BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Today, the 48 NATO and ISAF Defence Ministers reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Afghanistan which remains NATO’s top operational priority. Ministers were updated on the operational situation from the Commander of ISAF, General David Petraeus, who explained how progress against the insurgency was enabling the transition to[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Parrots and Crows Show Their Inventive Side
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. A team of researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Vienna have tested the technical skills and innovation abilities of two of the most intelligent birds known, kea parrots and New Caledonian crows. New Caledonian crows regularly use and manufacture complex tools in the wild to[Read More…]
Dept. of Transportation Announces Funding for Creating New Jobs and Training the Next Generation of Transit Workforce
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $3 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support programs around the country that train, hire, develop and retain transit workers. “President Obama promised to help create good jobs for Americans,” said Secretary LaHood. “This money will help train[Read More…]
Report on Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Joplin, Missouri, June 9, 2011
JOPLIN, MO–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Missouri Governor Jay Nixon in Joplin, Mo., to survey the ongoing recovery and response efforts on the ground following the tornadoes and severe weather that devastated the region last month and meet with state, local and community partners[Read More…]
Advice for Obama’s Executive Reorganization Initiative—Six Lessons from the 1970s
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. White House officials are scheduled this week to present the president with recommendations for reorganizing and restructuring executive branch programs focused on competitiveness and trade, according to a memo from the president to his chief performance officer. The Center for American Progress today released a memo,[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the National Women’s Partnership Luncheon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011 – 1:26 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) You all, thank you so much. (Applause.) Oh, I can’t really see you out there, but I feel you. (Laughter.) It’s great to be here. First of all, let me thank Debra for her leadership and her[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Resignation of Mike Leiter
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Mike Leiter’s entire career has been one of service to our Nation and I know his decision to leave the National Counterterrorism Center was undoubtedly a difficult one for him. Serving in two Administrations since 2007, Mike led the National Counterterrorism Center with dedication and[Read More…]
Owner of Illinois Technology Company Sentenced to Serve 12 Months and a Day in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Defraud the Federal E-Rate Program
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2011. An owner of an Illinois-based technology company was sentenced today to serve one year and a day in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to defraud the federal E-Rate program, the Department of Justice announced. Barrett C. White was also sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Northwest Indiana Cyber Security Summit
Hammond, Indiana—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2011. Thank you, U.S. Attorney Dave Capp, for your kind words, and your two and a half decades of distinguished service here in the Northern District of Indiana. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and as interim U.S. Attorney – on no less than three occasions – you’ve[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Secretary of State Clinton in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, this is the end of a very productive day here in Abu Dhabi. I want to thank the United Arab Emirates for hosting us and to the UAE and Italy for co-chairing this meeting of the Libya Contact Group. The UAE’s[Read More…]
