Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. Today, we have taken the final major step toward ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law that undermines our military readiness and violates American principles of fairness and equality. In accordance with the legislation that I signed into law last December, I have certified and[Read More…]
Day: July 22, 2011
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Certified By President, Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. The repeal of the discriminatory military policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has been fully certified today by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen and President Barack Obama. The certification officially states that the military has completed its review[Read More…]
Secretary Panetta’s Statement on Certification of Readiness to Implement Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. “Last December, this department began a careful and methodical process to prepare for the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. “Since then, the Repeal Implementation Team has worked to coordinate the necessary changes to policy and regulations, and to provide education and training to service[Read More…]
Adm. Mike Mullen’s Statement on Certification of Readiness to Implement Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. “I believe the U.S. armed forces are ready for the implementation of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. I conveyed that opinion yesterday to the President and to the secretary of defense, and today we certified this to Congress. “My opinion is informed by[Read More…]
Durbin Meets with Illinois State Director of USDA Rural Development
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Colleen Callahan, Illinois State Director of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, to discuss Illinois agriculture issues including ethanol and other renewable fuels. Durbin originally recommended Callahan for the post, and she was officially named[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, July 22, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2011. TEPCO Assessment: First Step in Stabilizing Fukushima Reactors Complete Plant Status Japanese media are reporting on a joint assessment by Tokyo Electric Power Co. and the government that the company has met the first step in its effort to stabilize the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi[Read More…]
HRC Statement on DADT Repeal Certification
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – lauded today’s certification of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” After hearing from senior military leaders that repeal posed no threat to the armed forces, President Obama’s signature of the[Read More…]
Ross Stores Recalls Acacia Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. 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…]
NATO Secretary General Strongly Condemns Norway Violence
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–22 July 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. On behalf of NATO, I condemn in the strongest possible terms the heinous acts of violence in Norway. I would like to convey my sincere condolences to the Norwegian government, the Norwegian people and the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at University of Maryland Town Hall
College Park, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011 – 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Maryland! (Applause.) Hello! Nice to see you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. I see some smart folks up there wore shorts. (Laughter.) My team said I should not wear shorts. (Laughter.) My[Read More…]
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