Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. First, let me acknowledge an announcement I made yesterday regarding Christine Fox, who is going to be our new acting deputy secretary of defense. I recommended Christine to President Obama because I felt we needed the continuity to continue[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Detainee Transfer Announced, December 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. The Department of Defense announced on Dec. 5 the transfer of Djamel Saiid Ali Ameziane and Bensayah Belkecem from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of Algeria. As directed by the president’s Jan. 22, 2009, executive order, the interagency Guantanamo Review Task Force[Read More…]
Joint Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Building on President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping’s shared commitment to building a new model of major country relations, both countries affirm their commitment to practical cooperation for the benefit of our two economies and to address global economic challenges. The United States and China[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden at a Breakfast with the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and the U.S.-China Business Council
Beijing, People’s Republic of China—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013 – 10:12 A.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Thank you very much. And I’m so late you probably thought you were going to hear from the 48th Vice President of the United States. (Laughter.) I apologize. I always, when I’m late at home,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Economic Mobility
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013 – 11:31 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, thank you, Neera, for the wonderful introduction and sharing a story that resonated with me. There were a lot of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Affordable Care Act Youth Summit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013 – 2:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) Hello, everybody. Hello, hello. Good to see you. Everybody, sit down. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Welcome to the White House. This is a little bit of a rowdy bunch. (Laughter.) Well, it is wonderful to be with all[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldogs Basketball Team Garner Top Spot in National Poll
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Program (9-1) is now ranked #1 in the most recent poll from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II. This marks the third time in four years the Bulldogs have been the top-ranked team. Additionally, sophomore[Read More…]
South Suburban College Announces New Schedule for Oak Forest Center in the New Year
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. South Suburban College will be offering a new schedule of general education classes at their Oak Forest Center for the Spring 2014 Semester. Spring classes begin January 13, 2014. The Oak Forest Center is conveniently located near 167th and I-57, accessible from Kilbourn Avenue. The[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Operator, City Councilmember Becomes Mayor of Sebastopol, CA
Historic, unprecedented vote illustrates political strength, legitimacy of medical marijuana community Sebastopol, CA –(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. In an unprecedented move, the Sebastopol City Council voted yesterday to seat Vice Mayor and medical marijuana community leader Robert Jacob as Mayor of Sebastopol. Jacob, 36, founder and executive director of Peace in[Read More…]
Marian Catholic: Brighter Because of Bernie
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Bernie Jablonski was a teacher and theatrical director at Marian Catholic High School for 33 years. He inspired the souls of his students. He was unique, proud of his uniqueness, and appreciated each student’s individuality. He was a gentle man with a great sense of humor and[Read More…]
