Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2013. Hi, everybody. Over the last few years, Democrats and Republicans have come together and cut our deficit by more than $2.5 trillion through a balanced mix of spending cuts and higher tax rates for the wealthiest Americans. That’s more than halfway towards the $4 trillion in[Read More…]
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…]
Coffee Enemas? Addicted Couple Can’t Get Enough (ABC Video)
Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | Technology News | Celebrity News Ugh. From ABC News: Mike and Trina swear by their coffee. He enjoys a fine espresso grind, which is "on the cold side"; she prefers a "saturated blend" that is "warm[Read More…]
FBI: Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than 26 Years in Federal Prison on Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford, Illinois man was sentenced February 7 in federal court on drug conspiracy charges. Steven T. McDowell, 38, of Rockford, also known as “Ty,” was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to 315 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute[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…]