Oklahoma City, OK–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. Secretary Napolitano: Good morning. I am humbled to be here today to mark this solemn anniversary, and to honor the 168 lives taken from us, now 15 years ago in an unspeakable act of terrorism. We honor the survivors, their friends, and family members, whose[Read More…]
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USDA Employees Remember Those Lost in 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and the employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture marked the 15th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing with a moment of silence to honor the memories of the 168 people, including seven colleagues from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,[Read More…]
Federal Reserve Board Releases On-Line Publication on Rules for Gift Cards
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. A new online publication to help consumers better understand how to protect themselves against harmful gift card practices was unveiled Monday by the Federal Reserve Board. What You Need to Know: New Rules for Gift Cards is the third publication in a series designed to explain[Read More…]
Statement from DOT Secretary LaHood on Toyota’s Agreement to Pay Maximum Civil Penalty
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today made the following statement after Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to pay a $16.375 million fine – the largest fine permitted by law – for failing to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a dangerous pedal defect for[Read More…]
Independent UN Rights Expert Warns Israeli Orders May Breach Geneva Convention
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2010 – Two orders by the Israeli military relating to movement in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) may breach the fourth Geneva Convention and violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), an independent United Nations human rights expert said today. “The orders appear to[Read More…]
‘Encouraging’ Changes Under Way in Persian Gulf Countries, Says UN Rights Chief
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2010 – A top United Nations official today pointed to “encouraging” efforts to improve human rights by the six nations that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council, while also noting ongoing concerns in areas such as women’s rights and freedom of expression, association and assembly. High Commissioner[Read More…]
UN Development Official on Visit to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2010 – The top development official at the United Nations heads to Bahrain today to discuss human development in the Arab world and to find ways to speed up progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in a country that is leading the way in the region.[Read More…]
UN Agency Condemns Attack on Refugee Site in Pakistan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 April 2010 – The United Nations humanitarian agency strongly condemned today a twin suicide bombing at a UN registration point for internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing the trial violence in northwest Pakistan, and temporarily suspended critical services in the area. “We mourn their loss, and condemn their killing,”[Read More…]
Afghanistan: UN Envoy Recommends Release of International Funds for Elections
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 April 2010 – “We feel, that based on this, and according to this being put in writing and (in the) format of guidelines for Elections 2010, we are in a position, under those circumstances, to recommend to the international community, to support financially the future elections,” added Mr.[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Travel to Poland
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2010. “I spoke with acting President Komorowski and told him that I regret that I will not be able to make it to Poland due to the volcanic ash that is disrupting air travel over Europe. Michelle and I continue to have the Polish people in our[Read More…]