MIAMI –(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. The Florida Peninsula Command Post continues with its planning efforts to mitigate potential wildlife impacts should they be needed in the Florida Peninsula and Florida Keys arising from the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. Under federal and state law, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Marine Fisheries Service[Read More…]
Day: June 18, 2010
Interior Issues Directive Strengthening Blowout Prevention Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. As part of Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s continuing agenda to strengthen safety and oversight of offshore oil and gas operations, the Department of the Interior today issued a directive to oil and gas lessees and operators requiring them, when they file for a new[Read More…]
Britain Approves Liquid Marijuana as Prescription Medicine
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Major news: It was announced today that Sativex, a cannabinoid-based liquid medicine sprayed under the tongue, has been approved for use in Great Britain to help treat the muscle spasticity suffered by multiple sclerosis patients. Sativex is a natural marijuana extract that is produced by British-based[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on World Refugee Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Good morning, and welcome to the Benjamin Franklin Room here on the eighth floor of the State Department. And we’re delighted to be joined via video link from Syria by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Gutierrez. Welcome, Antonio. And we’re delighted that either[Read More…]
Student Assistance Commission Issues MAP Proclamation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. At its June 18 commission meeting, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing students’ contributions to the restoration of funding for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Donald McNeil, chairman of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission,[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Navy Veteran Darwin Coligado as June 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
ELK GROVE VILLAGE–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named U.S. Navy Veteran and wheelchair athlete Darwin Coligado as the June 2010 Veteran of the Month . The Illinois “Veteran of the Month” award is a distinction that is given to military Veterans who give back[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Father’s Day, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. From the first moments of life, the bond forged between a father and a child is sacred. Whether patching scraped knees or helping with homework, dads bring joy, instill values, and introduce wonders into the lives of their children. Father’s Day is a special time to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Site of the 10,000th ARRA Road Project
Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is great to be back in Ohio. Strickland said I’ve been in Ohio so much he might start charging me for it. (Laughter.) It is wonderful to be back in[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by Deputy White House Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One, June 18, 2010
En Route Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – 10:50 A.M. EDT MR. BURTON: We’ll make this fast so you guys can eat. Q Why did the President take a shot at China in his G20 letter today — alluded to their problems with Chinese currency rates? MR. BURTON: Well, look, what[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19. Her determination, courage, and personal sacrifice in working for human rights and democratic change in Burma inspire[Read More…]
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