Day: November 29, 2010

White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, November 29, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010 – 1:44 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  Yes, ma’am. Q    Thanks.  We have the statement that you put out yesterday condemning the WikiLeaks release, but what was the reaction from the President when someone informed him yesterday that these documents had come out and reports were coming[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on the 35th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010.   In America, we believe that every child, regardless of class, color, creed, or ability, deserves access to a world-class education.  But as recently as thirty-five years ago, an American child with a disability might have attended school without the interventions and accommodations necessary for their success;[Read More…]

U.S. Pressured Germany Not to Prosecute CIA Officers for Torture and Rendition

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010.  The Bush administration pressured Germany not to prosecute CIA officers responsible for the kidnapping, extraordinary rendition and torture of German national Khaled El-Masri, according to a document made public Sunday night by Wikileaks. The document, a 2007 cable from the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, describes a[Read More…]

Secretary General Ban Calls on Israelis and Palestinians to Show Courage Needed to Make Peace

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 November 2010 – The United Nations today marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a challenge from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to both Israelis and Palestinians to show the statesmanship and political courage needed to reach peace. He noted that there was little optimism on[Read More…]

Secretary Chu: China’s Clean Energy Successes Represent a New ‘Sputnik Moment’ for America

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010.   In a speech at the National Press Club, U.S Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and requires a similar mobilization of America’s innovation machine so[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Calls on Illinois Residents to Support Our Troops This Holiday Season

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual holiday tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Governor Quinn encouraged schoolchildren from across the state to take part in the annual drive by making holiday cards for servicemembers at the[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Discuss Federal Employee Issues, November 29, 2010

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2010 – 10: 38 AM (EST). Participating in today’s Press Briefing, being held by conference call, is White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer and U.S. Chief Performance Officer and OMB Deputy Director for Management Jeffrey Zients. MR. BAER:  Good morning, everybody.  Thanks for getting on.  We’re going[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama on the Federal Employee Pay Freeze

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010 – 12:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Good morning, everybody.  Let me begin by pointing out that although Washington is supposed to be a town of sharp elbows, it’s getting a little carried away.  For those of you who are worried about my lip, I[Read More…]

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