U.S. Government
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
The commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) Haiti visited the medical triage and treatment center in Killick, Haiti, Jan. 25 to observe the teamwork of the Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Haitian volunteers providing care to earthquake victims.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
U.S. and international relief workers in Haiti are developing a 5,000-bed hospital in the capital of Port-au-Prince to increase medical capacity as the country struggles to recover two weeks after a devastating earthquake struck.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
The U.S. government still is figuring out the details of American assistance in Haiti, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here today, noting that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and President Barack Obama discussed the issue yesterday.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
The State Department increased the Reception and Placement per capita grant from $900 to $1,800, effective as of January 1, 2010.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
Under the new requirement, the Government of Haiti must approve every child's departure from the country. The United States is seeking to expedite the departure of children approved for humanitarian parole so they may be united with their U.S. adoptive pa
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
Regarding the current situation in Peru, I can report that right now, as of late morning, there are no air operations ongoing due to bad weather. Our latest information is that there are still about 200 American citizens around Aguas Calientes.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
I firmly believe their path to recovery lies in a whole-of-society approach— an approach that draws upon the immense capacity, compassion and camaraderie of the international community of nations.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) onloaded more than 400 pallets of water, food rations and medical supplies, as well as thousands of cots and tents to support Operation Unified Response, in less than 24 hours during a brief stop at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay (GTMO
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
"Probably this flight is saving their lives," Doctor Brewinski said, referring to her two infant patients. "I doubt they would have survived."
Monday, January 25, 2010 - 00:00
The Norfolk-based guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) is supporting relief efforts in the air, at sea and ashore for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.