LOS ANGELES—(ENEWSPF)–Dec. 2, 2010. Nominations for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards® (www.grammy.com) were announced last tonight by The Recording Academy® and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. For the third year, nominations[Read More…]
Day: December 2, 2010
Opening Statement of Sen. Carl Levin, Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. The committee meets this morning to receive testimony on the Department of Defense’s comprehensive review of the issues associated with repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell.” We will hear from Defense Secretary Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Mullen, as well as the co-[Read More…]
Senator McCain’s Opening Statement at the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing regarding the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law with Secretary Gates, Admiral Mullen, General Ham, and Mr. Johnson: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Let me also thank our distinguished witnesses for[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Middle Class Tax Cuts
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. “The President continues to believe that extending middle class tax cuts is the most important thing we can do for our economy right now and he applauds the House for passing a permanent extension. But, because Republicans have made it clear that they won’t pass a[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Fisher House Tour and Ribbon Cutting
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010 – 11:25 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you. Thank you, Ken, for that very kind introduction. And I want to thank you and your wife, Tammy, for your outstanding work through the Fisher House Foundation. I also want to recognize our Secretary of the Navy,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden in a Meeting with Newly Elected Governors
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010 – 1:04 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Please sit down. Thank very much. Well, let me begin by saying congratulations to all of you. And, you know, I always ran for the United States Senate and would never have the courage to run for governor or[Read More…]
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
FTC Testifies on Do Not Track Legislation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. The Federal Trade Commission told Congress today that while the Commission recognizes that consumers may benefit in certain ways from the practice of tracking consumers online to serve targeted advertising, the agency supports giving consumers a “Do Not Track” option because the practice is largely invisible[Read More…]
Iran Again Fails to Provide Proof Nuclear Programme is Purely Peaceful, UN Warns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 December 2010 – On the eve of renewed talks between Iran and a six-nation group on its nuclear programme, a top United Nations official reported today that Tehran has still not provided the necessary proof that its activities are purely peaceful and not for military purposes. At a[Read More…]