Day: September 13, 2010

Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, September 13, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.   PAST 24 HOURS  Statement from National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen on the Relief Well “After extensive consultation between BP engineers and the federal science team, as well as reviewing data collected from measurements I authorized Friday, the Development Driller III today began the final steps[Read More…]

Statement from Admiral Allen on the Relief Well

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.  Statement from National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen on the Relief Well: “After extensive consultation between BP engineers and the federal science team, as well as reviewing data collected from measurements I authorized Friday, the Development Driller III today began the final steps towards the completion[Read More…]

ACLU Seeks Reinstatement of Air Force Major Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Tacoma, Washington—(ENEWSPF)–September 13 – The landmark case of Major Margaret Witt, a decorated U.S. Air Force flight nurse dismissed under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, goes to trial today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma. The ACLU of Washington is representing Maj. Witt in challenging her discharge. The trial[Read More…]

Under Obama, Raids on State-Legal Medical Marijuana Entities Continue, But Officials Stay Mum

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.  Federal raids on state-legal medical marijuana entities have continued under the Obama administration, despite repeated assurances that they would end. But there has been one noticeable difference from how the raids were carried out under the Bush administration: officials are no longer publicizing them. Mike Riggs[Read More…]

Obama Administration Launches National Financial Capability Challenge for 2010-11 School Year

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.  Today, the Obama Administration marked back to school season by emphasizing the importance of financial education and launching its National Financial Capability Challenge for the 2010-11 school year. The Challenge is a voluntary online exam and classroom toolkit that helps educators teach high school students about saving,[Read More…]

Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder on 2009 Crime Statistics

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.  “Today’s report showing violent crime declined in 2009 is an encouraging sign that our nation continues to make progress in the fight against crime. Although there are many reasons behind the decline, one thing is certain: smarter policing practices and investments in law enforcement play a significant[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama at HBCU President’s Reception

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010 – 10:36 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  Welcome.  Welcome to the White House.  It is good to see some old friends and familiar faces.  And I want to especially welcome three of our newest board members of the President’s Board of[Read More…]

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