WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014 – President Barack Obama today proclaimed Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, as a day for all Americans to “never forget” the service and sacrifices of U.S. military members in defense of the nation and to “pray for and hold close the families of the fallen.” The president’s[Read More…]
Day: May 23, 2014
Department Announces Facilities Adjustments in Europe
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today that it will fully return 21 sites to their host nations in Europe, saving the U.S. government approximately $60 million annually. This return is part of a continued effort for U.S. European Command to shed non-enduring and excess sites from[Read More…]
DEA Stands Down: Allows Kentucky To Go Forward With Hemp Planting
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2014 By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The Drug Enforcement Agency is permitting Kentucky farmers to go forward with plans to engage in the state-sponsored cultivation of industrial hemp. According to the Associated Press, representatives from the federal anti-drug agency late Thursday granted Kentucky regulators permission to[Read More…]
Boil Water Notice Issued for All Portland, Oregon Water Bureau Customers & Affected Regional Water Providers
Water samples taken at three locations test positive over three-day period for bacteria. Portland, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. The State of Oregon Health Authority’s Drinking Water Program has required the City of Portland to issue a Boil Water Notice for all Portland Water Bureau customers and some regional water providers. Until[Read More…]
Can the FHFA Save the Mortgage Market?
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt announced steps that the agency will take to try and ensure that qualified borrowers in all parts of the country have a shot at sustainable homeownership. A new analysis released today by the Center for American[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, May 23, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Statement / Concern for U.S.-Iranian Citizen Saeed Abedini Sentenced in Iran BENGHAZI Letter to House Oversight Government Reform Committee / Issue of the Select Committee THAILAND Coup Declared / Review of U.S. Assistance Ongoing / Current Suspensions within FMF and IMET[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Thailand Travel Alert, May 23, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014. The U.S. Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens reconsider any non-essential travel to Thailand, particularly Bangkok, due to ongoing political and social unrest and restrictions on internal movements, including an indefinite nighttime curfew throughout Thailand. The Department of State has advised official U.S. government travelers to[Read More…]
Bloods Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy in Tennessee
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2014. Kenneth Gaddie, aka K.G., 24, of Nashville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy in federal court in Nashville, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney David Rivera for the Middle District of Tennessee and[Read More…]
Navy Military Sealift Command Official and Businessman Charged with Bribery
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2014. Scott B. Miserendino, Sr., 55, a former government contractor who performed work for the United States Navy Military Sealift Command , and Timothy S. Miller, 57, a businessman whose company sought contracting business from the Military Sealift Command, were indicted today on charges including conspiracy and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Nomination of Shaun Donovan as OMB Director and Mayor Julián Castro as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014 – 3:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. When I took office, businesses were shedding 800,000 jobs a month, our deficits were heading towards $1 trillion a year, and every member of my Cabinet had[Read More…]