Month: December 2011

FACT SHEET: The Beginning of the End of AIDS

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011.  Today is a remarkable day. Today, we come together, as a global community, across continents, faiths and cultures, to renew our commitment to ending the AIDS pandemic – once and for all. –President Obama, December 1, 2011 Combating a Global Pandemic Since AIDS was identified 30[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation — World AIDS Day, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. On World AIDS Day, 30 years after the first cases of HIV/AIDS were reported, we stand with the individuals and communities affected by HIV and recommit to progress toward an AIDS free generation. My Administration is taking action to turn the corner on the HIV/AIDS pandemic[Read More…]

Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act, November 30, 2011

Scranton, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2011 – 2:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Scranton!  Thank you.  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Scranton.  Go, Knights!  (Applause.)  It is good to be here.  Thank you, Principal Schaeffer, for letting us hold this little assembly here at the high school.  (Laughter.)  The principal[Read More…]

White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest aboard Air Force One, November 30, 2011

En Route Scranton, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2011 – 1:14 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon.  We’re en route to Scranton, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the Honorable Vice President Joe Biden.  We’re looking forward to the trip.  A couple quick announcements and then I’ll take your questions. The first is, this morning, at[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 30, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2011.  Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT President Announced Intent to Nominate Rick Barton to be Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, CSO IRAN UK Embassy in Iran / Sovereign Decision to Protect Their Own Civilians, Diplomats Violation of Vienna Convention Commitments Two-Track Approach[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 30, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2011.  Japanese Government Increases Radiation Testing for Rice Crops Industry/Regulatory/Political Fukushima Prefecture is stepping up its testing of rice crops, now that more radioactive cesium has been found in harvested samples. Government officials measured twice the allowable radiation limit in rice from farms in Date City, about[Read More…]

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