Day: December 21, 2010

State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 21, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT Statement Saluting Iraq’s Political Leaders for Forming a New, Inclusive Government Secretary Clinton Imposed Travel Restrictions to U.S. on Members of President Gbagbo’s Regime and Other Individual Supporters Groundbreaking Session at UN Security Council Today on Youth / Voices of a New Generation COTE[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. In an Oval Office meeting today, the President discussed immigration reform with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC).  The President and the members discussed their deep disappointment with the DREAM Act failing in the U.S. Senate despite having the support of a majority of Senators[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, December 21, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010 – 11:15 A.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  Mr. Feller. Q    Thanks, Robert.  A few topics, please.  On the President’s meeting with the Hispanic Caucus that’s going on now, I assume — MR. GIBBS:  Yes. Q    Can you give us a bit of detail about what the mission[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–Mentoring Month

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  Across our Nation, mentors steer our youth through challenging times and support their journey into adulthood.  During National Mentoring Month, we honor these important individuals who unlock the potential and nurture the talent of our country, and we encourage more Americans to reach out and mentor[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–Stalking Awareness Month

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  Stalking is a serious and pervasive crime that affects millions of Americans each year in communities throughout our country.  Though we have gained a better understanding of stalking and its prevalence since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994, this dangerous and criminal[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on Today’s FCC Vote on Net Neutrality

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  Today’s decision will help preserve the free and open nature of the Internet while encouraging innovation, protecting consumer choice, and defending free speech. Throughout this process, parties on all sides of this issue – from consumer groups to technology companies to broadband providers – came together[Read More…]

Outlaws Motorcycle Gang Members Found Guilty

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. The national president and three members of the American Outlaw Association (Outlaws) motorcycle gang have been found guilty of participating in a violent criminal organization by a federal jury in the Eastern District of Virginia. U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia; Assistant[Read More…]

Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on Announcement of New Iraqi Government

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  I congratulate Iraq’s political leaders on forming a new, inclusive government that respects the will of the Iraqi people, reflects the nation’s diversity, and demonstrates a commitment to democratic ideals. This government is a testament to the desire of Iraqis to settle their differences through free[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, December 21, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Conrado D. Javier Jr., 19, of Marina, Calif., died Dec. 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive[Read More…]

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