Day: February 9, 2013

ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 9, 2013

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today. The detained Haqqani leader is believed responsible for conducting direct attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He is also accused of being involved in weapons and ammunition facilitation and[Read More…]

President Obama Lauds Panetta for Decades of Public Service

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013 – Citing nearly 50 years of public service that began in the uniform of an Army lieutenant, President Barack Obama today said soon-to-retire Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has kept alive and protected the dream his parents sought when they came to the United States from Italy.[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, February 8, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Phone Calls / Brazilian Foreign Minister / Afghan President Karzai MALI Suicide Attack in Gao / Incident in Bamako Security Situation Ambassador Huddleston’s Interview NIGERIA Killing of Health Workers EGYPT Recent Violence / Sexual Assaults TUNISIA Ongoing Violence /[Read More…]

White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney, February 8, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013 – 12:40 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Thank you all for being here.  As I think we advised earlier today for this gaggle, I have with me Danny Werfel, Federal Controller for the Office of Management and Budget; as well as Jason Furman, Principal Deputy Director of[Read More…]

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