Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2014. A few hours ago, the family of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was informed by President Obama that their long wait for his return will soon be over. Sgt. Bergdahl is now under the care of the U.S. military after being handed over by his captors in Afghanistan.[Read More…]
Day: May 31, 2014
Statement by President Obama on Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl’s Release from Captivity
Washington, DC—(ENEWSFP)—May 31, 2014. Today the American people are pleased that we will be able to welcome home Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held captive for nearly five years. On behalf of the American people, I was honored to call his parents to express our joy that they can expect his safe[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Reducing Carbon Pollution in Our Power Plants
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2014. Hi, everybody. I’m here at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., visiting with some kids being treated here all the time for asthma and other breathing problems. Often, these illnesses are aggravated by air pollution – pollution from the same sources that release carbon and contribute[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 1:50 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. How are you? You obviously heard earlier from the President in this room and he took some of your questions, so perhaps that means this will be a relatively short briefing. (Laughter.) Might go easy[Read More…]