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…]
Day: September 13, 2010
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…]
Haiti: UN Launches New Campaign Against Rape and Gender-Based Violence
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 September 2010 – The United Nations has launched a new operation to combat rape and gender violence in Haiti, where some 1.3 million people were made homeless by January’s devastating earthquake, with the majority still living in camps. Police and soldiers from the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSTAH) and[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…]
Park Forest Historical Society Program on History of the Holiday Theater
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The History of the Holiday Theater will be the program at the Park Forest Historical Society annual meeting on Sunday September 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Park Forest Village Hall Board Meeting Room, 350 Victory Drive. Jack and Becky Mallers Black[Read More…]