Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013 – 10:24 A.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, Mr. Minister, Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, thank you very, very much. It’s a delight to be back in Mexico. I’ve been in public life for a long time, as you can tell. (Laughter.) And my first visits[Read More…]
Day: September 20, 2013
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy — Kansas City, MO, Sept. 20, 2013
Liberty, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013 – 12:53 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Missouri! (Applause.) Everybody give Jordan a big round of applause. (Applause.) I just want to say about Jordan — third generation Ford employee. She’s going to school during the week, works at the plant on the weekends,[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, Sept. 20, 2013
En Route Kansas City, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–September 20. 2013 – 10:42 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: All right, I’ve got a little opener, and then we’ll get to your questions — and a week-ahead, don’t let me forget. Good morning, and welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to the[Read More…]
Positive Relationship Factors May Help Break Cycle of Child Maltreatment Across Generations
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. The Journal of Adolescent Health released a special supplement investigating the role of safe, stable, nurturing relationships (SSNRs) and social contexts in the cycle of child maltreatment across generations. Efforts focused on enhancing SSNRs between parents and children, as well as between parents and other adults,[Read More…]
Thirteen Principles Against Unchecked Surveillance Launched at United Nations
Privacy Advocates Call Upon UN Member States to End Mass Internet Spying Worldwide Geneva–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. At the 24th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday, six major privacy NGOs, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), warned nations of the urgent need comply with international human rights[Read More…]
Senator Merkley: New Power Plant Rules Big Step Forward in Fight Against Climate Change
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the administration announced new rules that will significantly curb carbon emissions from new power plants: “These rules represent a big step forward in the fight against climate change. With record droughts, floods, storms, fires, and ecosystem changes that[Read More…]
U.S. Must Not Neglect Millions of Children Still Living in Poverty, Says American Academy of Pediatrics
In response to growing number of children living in poor and low-income households, AAP convenes leadership work group to address the health effects of child poverty Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2013. More than 1 in 5 children – 16.1 million – were poor in 2012, according to U.S. Census[Read More…]
Education Department Awards $1.4 Million Grant to Establish Center on Technology and Disability
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education announced today the award of a $1.4 million grant to Family Health International (FHI) in Washington, D.C., to establish a Center on Technology and Disability. The center is a collaborative effort among FHI, American Institutes for Research, and PACER Center. The[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $14 Million to Special Education Parent Technical Assistance Centers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education announced today more than $14 million in five-year grants to operate eight special education parent technical assistance centers that work to assist families of children with disability. The eight centers set to receive funding include one Center for Parent Information and[Read More…]
Latinos With Disabilities Rely on Cultural Ties to Avoid Substance Abuse
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2013. People with physical disabilities often turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with their condition, but many disabled Latinos rely heavily on cultural ties with family and friends to help them steer clear of substance abuse, say University of Michigan researchers. Unlike previous research that only[Read More…]
