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One Dead, Five Rescued After Boat Capsizes on Columbia River

The crew of the Teresa D reported rescuing five people from the water, but that a sixth person was still missing.

(WARRENTON, Ore.) - A Good Samaritan and Coast Guard crews rescue five people and recover one person from a capsized boat on the Columbia River Bar, Friday.

Coast Guard Sector Columbia River watch standers received a call, at 9:19 a.m., from the crew of the 27-foot vessel Teresa D, stating that they had witnessed a 25-foot aluminum guide boat capsize on the Columbia River Bar with people in the water and that they were trying to rescue survivors.

Statement by the Press Secretary and Fact Sheets on Trade Adjustment Assistance and Pending Free Trade Agreements

Includes fact sheets on the proposed improvements to the Colombia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Today, Press Secretary Jay Carney made the following statement on progress on Trade Adjustment Assistance for American workers and pending free trade agreements that will support tens of thousands of American jobs.

“President Obama has fought for an ambitious trade agenda that doubles exports in five years, levels the playing field for American workers, and reflects American values..."

Colombia Protests Against Unlawful Killings by Security Forces

All the warring parties are responsible for systematic and widespread human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law.

(BOGOTA, Colombia) - Demonstrations were taking place in Bogotá and other Colombian cities on Friday, focused on the on-going problem of unlawful killings by the security forces.