NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – The United Nations stands ready to support Egypt’s political transition, the United Nation’s top political official has said, noting the world body understands that the process must be led by Egyptians. “The UN fully respects and understands that Egypt’s transition must be done by and[Read More…]
Day: February 28, 2011
UN Security Council Stresses Need for Due Process in Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – While underlining the importance of the United Nations sanctions regime against individuals and entities linked to the Taliban or Al-Qaida as an essential tool in fighting terrorism, the Security Council today also stressed the need for fair and due process for those implicated. In a[Read More…]
MV DOVER Pirated in the North Arabian Sea
Northwood, Middlesex–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011. At approximately 0600Z on 28 February, the Bulk Cargo Carrier MV DOVER was pirated approximately 260 nautical miles North East of Salalah in the North Arabian Sea. The Panamanian flagged, Greek owned vessel was on its way to Saleef (Yemen) from Port Quasim (Pakistan) when it was[Read More…]
New Report: Restoring Tricare – Ensuring the Long Term Viability of the Military Health Care System
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress released a report on Tricare, by Senior Fellow Lawrence Korb, which challenges policymakers to “do what works,” to rethink the status quo in the military health care system, embrace innovation and experimentation, and be ready to execute changes fairly and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden to the National Governors Association
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011 – 11:16 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. I’m Joe Biden — I’ll Jill Biden’s husband — (laughter) — which is how I’m getting to be known around here. You’re about to — we decided to bring in the second team now to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Frank W. Buckles
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Michelle and I were inspired by the service and life story of former Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I and the oldest known World War I era veteran in the world, who passed away yesterday at the[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to the National Governors Association
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011 – 10:54 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Good morning, and thanks to all of you for inviting us here today. It was a great time last night, wasn’t it? We had a great day — MRS. OBAMA: Whooo! (Laughter and applause.) DR. BIDEN: So Michelle and I[Read More…]
Op-Ed by Dr. Jill Biden in the Philadelphia Inquirer: ‘Harnessing Community Colleges’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. The following op-ed, penned by Dr. Jill Biden, was published today in the Philadelphia Inquirer: Harnessing Community Colleges By Jill Biden I have been a teacher for more than 30 years and a community college instructor for the last 18 of them. Every day in my[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: The Affordable Care Act: Supporting Innovation, Empowering States
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Today, President Obama reiterated his belief that States should have the power and flexibility to innovate and find the health care solutions that work best for them and announced his support for accelerating State Innovation Waivers and allowing states to apply for them starting in 2014.[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Human Rights Council, February 28, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Thank you, Mr. President, and I want to thank the High Commissioner and all my colleagues for their strong words here today, as well as during the special session on Friday. Today the world’s eyes are fixed on Libya. We have[Read More…]
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