Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. To All Department of Defense Personnel: “Tomorrow morning, Chuck Hagel will be sworn in to succeed me as secretary of defense. It’s been the privilege of my life to serve with and lead the men and women of this department, and I am grateful that President[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Statement from President Obama on the Confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. With the bipartisan confirmation of Chuck Hagel as our next Secretary of Defense, we will have the defense secretary our nation needs and the leader our troops deserve. From the moment he volunteered for military service in Vietnam, Chuck has devoted his life to keeping America[Read More…]
Governors State University Announces Interim Vice President of Development
William A. Davis (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University has appointed William A. Davis, of Bolingbrook, as Interim Vice President of Development. Davis will be in charge of strategic oversight for philanthropic initiatives, as well as corporate and individual giving on behalf of the university. The appointment became[Read More…]
American Astronomical Society Applauds Obama Administration’s New Open-Access Policy
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The American Astronomical Society (AAS) supports President Barack Obama’s new policy on “open access,” the idea that published results of taxpayer-funded research should be made freely available on the Internet rather than permanently restricted to journal subscribers or other paying customers. Central to the new policy is the recognition that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, February 26, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Trip to Germany / Meeting with German Youth ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Arafat Jaradat’s Autopsy Continue to Seek Negotiations / Urge Restraint SYRIA Nonlethal Assistance Call with Mr. al-Khatib / Rome Meeting Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov ITALY Elections SYRIA Al-Khatib[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Phone Call with Egyptian President Morsy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Morsy today to reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to the Egyptian people as they continue their transition to democracy. The President welcomed President Morsy’s commitment to serving as a President for all Egyptians, including women and people of all[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Impact of the Sequester – Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013 – 1:23 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Newport News! (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you here today. I want to thank your CEO, Mike Petters, for showing me around. I usually don’t get a chance to hang out with nuclear submarines,[Read More…]
Request for Qualifications Responses Show Strong Interest in Potential Midway Lease Deal
RFQ Submission Process Closed Today at 4 pm; 16 Responses Received, Showing Strong Interest CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The City of Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lois Scott announced today that the City of Chicago’s “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for the Midway Lease process, which closed Friday at 4:00 pm, has[Read More…]
Readout of Senator Kirk’s Meeting with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today met with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew to discuss his nomination. Sen. Kirk and Secretary-designate Lew held a positive discussion on a range of issues with a particular focus on Iran sanctions. “While I have serious concerns about the administration’s plan[Read More…]
36 Senators Urge EU to Eliminate Loophole in Iran Sanctions
Kirk-Shaheen letter calls on ECB to eliminate Iran’s access to foreign held euros WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. As Iran continues its pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with 34 other U.S. Senators, yesterday asked the European Union (EU) to close[Read More…]
