Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement condemning the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and members of her staff today in Tucson, AZ: “I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff. An attack on one who serves[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by President Obama Re: Today’s Shootings in Tucson, Arizona
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and that Representative Giffords is gravely wounded. We[Read More…]
Statement by Dept. of State Re: Recent Protests and Website Hackings in Tunisia
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. We are concerned about demonstrations that have occurred over the past few weeks in Tunisia, which we understand to be the result of social and economic unrest. We encourage all parties to show restraint as citizens exercise their right of public assembly. We have also conveyed[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, January 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died January 5 of wounds suffered at Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit using an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Robert W. Pharris,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, January 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese, 24, of Winder, Ga., died Jan. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine[Read More…]
NPR: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot, Others Killed, By Gunman
Tucson, AZ-(ENEWSPF)- 3:56 p.m. update. Dr. Peter Rhee, Trauma Director at the University Medical Center in Tucson has reported that Congresswoman Giffords is under anesthesia after undergoing surgery for a single gunshot wound to the head “through and through.” “The Congresswoman is not deceased. She is in critical condition,” Dr.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot During Public Event in Tucson
Tucson, AZ-(ENEWSPF)- From the New York Times: A congresswoman from Arizona was shot on Saturday along with several others during at public event at a grocery store in Tuscon, according to her spokesman, C.J. Karamargin. The Tucson Citizen reported that Ms. Giffords had been shot at close range in the[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Touts Benefits of Tax Cut Package to Take Place in the New Year
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. Last month, our economy added more than 100,000 private sector jobs and the unemployment rate fell sharply. This follows encouraging economic news from increased auto sales to continued expansion of our manufacturing sector. Now, we know that these numbers can bounce around from month to month. [Read More…]
Fox’s 2012 GOP Influence
Commentary By Eric Hananoki Media Matters for America In a November ad for their special series "Fox News Reporting: The Challengers for 2012," Fox News promised "unrivaled access" to "the GOP’s top White House contenders." Such access, however, isn’t hard when correspondents just have to walk down the hall. That Fox News[Read More…]
Fox Suddenly Silent On Reported GOP Plans To Use ‘Cowardly’ ‘Demon Pass’ Rule
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Fox News’ extensive coverage of the new Republican House majority has so far ignored the fact that the GOP is reportedly embracing the use of the self-executing rule — commonly referred to as "deem and pass" — to mandate federal budget limits. By comparison, Fox figures repeatedly attacked[Read More…]
