En Route Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014 – 11:04 A.M. KST MR. CARNEY: Here to talk to you about negotiations in Japan and broadly on TPP, I turn it over to a senior administration official. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: So this was a very important couple of days for TPP. [Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Fact Sheet: Taking Action to Improve Teacher Preparation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. Providing all children in America with the opportunity to get a world-class education is critical for their success and the success of our nation, and there is no more important factor in successful schools than having a great teacher in every classroom. President Obama believes that[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady in Q&A With Children at Take-Your-Daughters-And-Sons-To-Work Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014 – 11:10 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) Hey, you guys. How are you doing? CHILDREN: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Have you been having — awesome. Have you been having fun today? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: All right. Give me — what’s the best thing you’ve done so[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Park at Korean Seals Presentation, April 25, 2014
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014 – 5:49 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: So we just had an excellent meeting, and I know that we’ll have the opportunity to answer questions from the press about policy. But I just wanted to make a brief remark about these remarkable artifacts. These are[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Park of the Republic of Korea before Bilateral Meeting, April 25, 2014
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014 – 4:21 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I would like to thank President Park for welcoming me here today. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come back to the Republic of Korea. But I am very mindful that my visit comes at a time[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Naturalization Ceremony for Servicemembers, April 25, 2014
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014 – 1:28 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good afternoon. Annyeonghaseyo. It is an honor to be here at the War Memorial of Korea. In a few moments, I’ll lay a wreath to pay tribute to our servicemembers who’ve given their lives in defense of[Read More…]
U.S.-Japan Joint Statement: The United States and Japan: Shaping the Future of the Asia-Pacific and Beyond, April 25, 2014
JAPAN–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. The relationship between the United States of America and Japan is founded on mutual trust, a common vision for a rules-based international order, a shared commitment to upholding democratic values and promoting open markets, and deep cultural and people-to-people ties. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone for[Read More…]
Police Departments Issue Joint Community Alert Regarding Sexual Assault
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three area police departments are issuing a joint Community Alert after a series of attacks on women in recent months. In the latest attack this morning, a woman was sexually assaulted in the area of Old Plank Trail and Homan Street in Matteson near the Metra Station.[Read More…]
Freeport Man Sentenced To 51 Months In Federal Prison For Tax Fraud
ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2014. A Freeport, Ill. man was sentenced yesterday in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala on a federal charge relating to his preparation of fraudulent federal income tax returns. The defendant, JASON BOOTH, 32, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison, to be followed[Read More…]
Three Chicago Men Indicted for Their Alleged Roles in a Series of Armed Robberies of 10 Retail Businesses in Chicago and Suburbs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2014. Three Chicago men are facing federal charges for their alleged roles in a series of armed robberies of various retail businesses in Chicago and several suburbs late last year and early this year, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The indictments charge nine armed robberies and an[Read More…]
