Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Arizona Congressman Trent Franks told blogger Mike Stark that African Americans were much better off under slavery. Franks, the most conservative member of the Republican caucus, who has in the past called the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision "the greatest holocaust in the history of mankind," is[Read More…]
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Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. This afternoon, President Obama spoke with President Michelle Bachelet to express his condolences for the losses Chile suffered as a result of this morning’s tragic earthquake. The President commended President Bachelet for the Chilean government’s response to the disaster and recognized Chile’s capacity and expertise in[Read More…]
Oxfam Send Staff to Respond to Chilean Earthquake
GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2010. Oxfam is today sending a team of water engineers and logisticians from Colombia and senior humanitarian staff from its centre in Mexico in response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile today. Oxfam is also contacting partners in the country so that the agencies response[Read More…]
UN Chief Monitoring Aftermath of Massive Earthquake in Chile
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean after a huge earthquake rocked Chile this morning, threatening to send tsunamis crashing through the region. “The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to those who have lost family[Read More…]
Johnny’s Fine Foods Recalls Johnny’s French Dip Powdered Au Jus Because of Possible Health Risk
Tacoma, WA–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010. Johnny’s Fine Foods of Tacoma, Wash., Johnny’s Fine Foods is recalling French Dip Powdered Au Jus in 6oz bottles and French Dip Powdered Au Jus in 1.1oz foil packets, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause[Read More…]
Chile’s Hospital Crisis After Earthquake (Video)
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gives an account of the earthquake damage in the country. Video from CNN.
Roads Ripped Apart in Chile (Video)
An earthquake destroyed bridges and ripped massive cracks into a roadway near Champa, Chile. Video from CNN.
Statement from Secretary of State Clinton Re: Earthquake in Chile
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. We are closely monitoring reports from Chile and across the Pacific rim, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have loved ones affected by this tragedy. The United States stands ready to provide necessary assistance to Chile in the days and weeks ahead[Read More…]
President Obama Statement Re: the Chilean Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010. President Obama made the following statement on the earthquake in Chile and preparations for a possible tsunami that could reach American shores later today: Good morning, everybody. Earlier today, a devastating earthquake struck the nation of Chile, affecting millions of people. This catastrophic event was[Read More…]
Update: Chile Earthquake
CHILE–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. The death toll from this morning’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile has now risen to 147. Three of the deaths have been attributed to a tsunami wave hitting a Chilean coastal town. Several aftershocks have been reported and felt as far away as Argentina. Major structural damage[Read More…]
