Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. Japanese Cabinet Stops Short of Endorsing Phase-Out Plan Industry/Regulatory/Political The Japanese cabinet has endorsed a government policy panel’s strategy to gradually reduce nuclear as part of the country’s energy mix, while dropping a proposal to end the use of nuclear energy “in the 2030s.” Prime Minister[Read More…]
Day: September 24, 2012
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. PRESIDENT CLINTON: Thank you very much. Of all the useless introductions I’ve ever given, this would top the list. (Laughter.) We’ve already had a good morning laughing and talking about what happened yesterday, getting a report from Chelsea about a dinner she attended last[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Women’s Access to Justice High-Level Lunch Event at the United Nations, Sept. 24, 2012
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. It is an honor to take part in today’s forum, and to be joined by so many distinguished Heads of State and Government, honorable ministers, diplomats, and civic leaders. I’d like to thank Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for convening this critical discussion. And I[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Event on the Rule of Law, Sept. 24, 2012
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. Mr. President; your Excellencies. I am honored to represent the United States at this historic meeting on the rule of law – and I want to thank all of the distinguished leaders gathered here for bringing your voices, your perspectives, and your commitment[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: the Equal Futures Partnership and United States Commitments to Expand Women’s Political and Ecomomic Participation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. While the world has made significant strides in expanding opportunity for women and girls, continued inequalities remain, particularly in the areas of women’s political participation and economic opportunity. Growing bodies of evidence show that women’s political and economic empowerment are critical to fostering international peace and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, September 24, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012 – 11:44 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good Monday morning, everyone. Thanks for being here. I have no announcements at the top of this briefing, so I will go straight to the Associated Press. Q Thanks, Jay. The President will be heading up to New York for the[Read More…]
Lyric Opera Preview on September 30 Celebrates Great Music at Governors State University Center for the Performing Arts
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012—For the third consecutive year, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts begins its popular “Opera Up Close” series with a celebrated quartet of singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Lyric Opera Preview returns to the Center for Performing Arts stage for one performance[Read More…]
Danny Glover and Director, Eugene Jarecki Will Hold a Screening of ‘The House I Live In,’ Sundance Film Festival Winner in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 24
DocumentaryOffers Poignant and Disturbing Look at Devastating Impact of War on Drugs on Families and Communities Filmmakers Teaming Up with Advocacy Groups, Law Enforcement, Elected Officials across Country to Educate and Mobilize to End Disastrous War on Drugs SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. The Drug Policy Alliance, ACLU of Northern California,[Read More…]
Free the Vote: Cutting Red Tape from the Voting Process
Download NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012 | For the first time ever, people around the country who love American democracy have decided to come together to observe a National Voter Registration Day on September 25, 2012 – a day to pull out all the stops in making sure that[Read More…]
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Linzey Jones to Receive Southland College Prep Award
RICHTON PARK, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012— Hon. Linzey D. Jones, judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, will receive Southland College Prep Charter High School’s first annual Award of Excellence at the school’s Gala Benefit Saturday, September 29, 2012 in the institution’s Commons at 4601 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park. [Read More…]
