WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. A report released by the Pentagon today found that a large majority of respondents to a survey of active-duty and reserve service members and their families say that ending the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy barring lesbian and gay service members from serving openly would not[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, November 30, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010 – 1:45 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Robert. A few follow-up questions on the meeting with lawmakers. On taxes, the President outlined this accelerated negotiation process to come up with some sensible common ground, as he called it. Did he suggest at all[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on DOD Report on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. As Commander in Chief, I have pledged to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law because it weakens our national security, diminishes our military readiness, and violates fundamental American principles of fairness and equality by preventing patriotic Americans who are gay from serving openly in our[Read More…]
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Released by Department of Defense
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. The Defense Department released the “Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ ” today. The Report can be viewed at http://www.defense.gov/dadt. Source: defense.gov
Statement by President Obama on House Passage of the Claims Settlement Act of 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. I am pleased that today, the House has joined the Senate in passing the Claims Settlement Act of 2010. This important legislation will fund the agreements reached in the Pigford II lawsuit, brought by African American farmers, and the Cobell lawsuit, brought by Native Americans over[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama after Meeting with Bipartisan Leadership
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010 – 12:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. By the way, for those of you who are curious, we’re using this room because we’ve got about a hundred volunteers decorating the White House. So we’re spending a little more time in the EEOB. I just wrapped[Read More…]
In Biggest Appeal Ever, UN Seeks $7.4 Billion for Humanitarian Efforts in 2011
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 November 2010 – The United Nations today appealed for more than $7.4 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to 50 million people suffering from the effects of conflicts and natural disasters in 28 countries over the coming year. The amount sought for 2011 is the largest since the creation[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer Re: Egypt’s Recent Legislative Elections
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. The United States is disappointed with the conduct during and leading up to Egypt’s November 28 legislative elections. While we are continuing to assess reports from a variety of sources, the numerous reported irregularities at the polls, the lack of international monitors and the many problems[Read More…]
PSC Nursing Students Teach Children Poison Prevention
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College nursing students (back, left to right) Brittany Brownlee, of St. John, Ind.; Robin Fleisher, of Steger; and Lisa Freoum, of Park Forest, teach poison prevention to three- and four-year-olds in the college’s Children’s Learning Center. The nursing students will visit other area[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Open House Slated for Dec. 5
A few of the nearly 300 Marian Catholic Open House Guides stop for a quick photo with Sister Dorothy Marie, Director of Recruitment. From the left is Uzoma Nwabara (Olympia Fields), Liz Murzyn (Schererville), Beth O’Malley (Tinley Park), Sister Dorothy Marie, O.P., Jordan de Bord (Schererville), Emma Terrazas (Lansing) and[Read More…]
