Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2014. A few hours ago, the family of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was informed by President Obama that their long wait for his return will soon be over. Sgt. Bergdahl is now under the care of the U.S. military after being handed over by his captors in Afghanistan.[Read More…]
Month: May 2014
Statement by President Obama on Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl’s Release from Captivity
Washington, DC—(ENEWSFP)—May 31, 2014. Today the American people are pleased that we will be able to welcome home Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held captive for nearly five years. On behalf of the American people, I was honored to call his parents to express our joy that they can expect his safe[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Reducing Carbon Pollution in Our Power Plants
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2014. Hi, everybody. I’m here at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., visiting with some kids being treated here all the time for asthma and other breathing problems. Often, these illnesses are aggravated by air pollution – pollution from the same sources that release carbon and contribute[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 1:50 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. How are you? You obviously heard earlier from the President in this room and he took some of your questions, so perhaps that means this will be a relatively short briefing. (Laughter.) Might go easy[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, May 30, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Jacob H. Wykstra, 21, of Thornton, Colorado, died May 28, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained as a result of an aircraft accident. The incident is under[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. I want to thank Secretary Shinseki for his long and distinguished service to our country, both in and out of uniform. His devotion to our troops, our veterans and their families remained steadfast throughout and evident always in his willingness to lead. Lilibet and I thank[Read More…]
Secretary Shinseki’s Farewell Message to VA Employees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. This morning, I resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. My personal and professional commitment and my loyalty to Veterans, their families, and our survivors was the driving force behind that decision. That loyalty has never wavered, and it will never wane. Over the course of the[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on VA Secretary Shinseki’s Resignation
Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Shinseki announced his resignation earlier today: “Secretary Shinseki has served our country with honor for decades. Though I believe that new leadership is necessary at the VA, I have the[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Expanding Access to 6,000 Community College Students to Proven Program that Helps Students Graduate from Community College
CCC’s Partnership with One Million Degrees is Part of Larger Effort to Ensure Students at All Seven City Colleges Complete and Move on to Further College and Careers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the expansion of a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Shinseki Resignation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement after President Obama announced he had accepted the resignation of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Eric Shinseki. “The Inspector General’s report is a call to action for Congress and the White House[Read More…]
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