Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “Secretary Panetta spoke with Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-Jin today to discuss immediate coordinated actions and continuing collaboration in the wake of North Korea’s highly provocative nuclear test. Secretary Panetta reaffirmed the U.S. commitment,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Statement by President Obama on Ash Wednesday
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Michelle and I join with Christians here and around the world in marking Ash Wednesday. This is a day of both reflection and joy, a time to ponder the meaning of repentance and restoration. As we enter Lent, we join millions in renewing our faith and[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Reward Work by Raising the Minimum Wage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. The President’s plan strengthens the middle class by making America a magnet for jobs, equipping every American with the skills they need to do those jobs, and ensuring hard work leads to a decent living. The President believes that no one who works fulltime should have[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Afghanistan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Afghanistan In his State of the Union address, the President announced that the United States will withdraw 34,000 American troops from Afghanistan by this time next year, decreasing the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by half – the next step to responsibly bringing this war[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Make America a Magnet for Jobs by Investing in Manufacturing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. President Obama is committed to making America a magnet for jobs and manufacturing so we continue to build things the rest of the world buys. After shedding jobs for more than 10 years, our manufacturers have added about 500,000 over the past three. Manufacturing production has[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Manufacturing — Asheville, NC
Asheville, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013 – 12:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, North Carolina! (Applause.) It is good to be back. I love coming to Asheville. (Applause.) Love coming to Asheville. Michelle and I always talk about how after this whole presidency thing, we’re looking for a[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, February 13, 2013
En Route Asheville, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013 – 10:40 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Air Force One. It is fantastic to have you here. I know you all covered the President’s speech — State of the Union Address last night. As I think you might expect, we believe the[Read More…]
The Drama Group’s ‘Superior Donuts’ Opens February 15
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the comedy-drama ‘Superior Donut’s directed by Cathie Drakulich. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on February 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 7:30pm and February 17th and 24th at 2pm. The Studio Theatre is[Read More…]
NY Dept. of Health, OASAS, and Community Groups Team Up on Innovative Public Education Campaign to Prevent Overdose Deaths
Bilingual Campaign Seeks to Publicize New “911 Good Samaritan” Law Encouraging People to Call 911 During An Overdose Without Fear of Arrest for Drug Possession New York–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. On Thursday, February 14th at 10am, parents, family, advocates, treatment experts and elected officials will gather on Valentine’s Day to remember[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Endorses Robin Kelly
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, was endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at a press conference this morning. “I’m endorsing Robin because Congress needs someone who is going to fight for strong gun violence prevention laws, and Robin Kelly is that candidate. Robin has the[Read More…]
