Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2011. Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger was a strong voice and stalwart champion for America’s values. His passing is America’s loss. Larry spent a lifetime defending America’s interests wherever he was needed, first in the Army, and later as an officer in the Foreign Service.[Read More…]
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NATO Attack Helicopters Increase Pressure on Qadhafi Regime
NAPLES—(ENEWSPF)—4 June 2011. Attack helicopters under NATO command were used for the first time on 4 Jun 2011 in military operations over Libya as part of Operation Unified Protector. The targets struck included military vehicles, military equipment and fielded forces. “This successful engagement demonstrates the unique capabilities brought to bear[Read More…]
Weekly Address: The Big Three Drive a Growing Manufacturing Sector
Toledo, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2011. Hello, everyone. I’m speaking to you today from a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio, where I just met with workers, including Jill. Jill was born and raised here. Her mother and step-father retired from this plant. And she met her husband here, and now they[Read More…]
First Lady and American Indian Children Plant Traditional Crops in the White House Kitchen Garden
Washington – One week after the launch of Let’s Move! in Indian Country (LMIC), and as part of the regular seasonal harvest, Mrs. Obama and American Indian children began the process of planting the “three sisters”– corn, beans and squash – in the White House kitchen garden. This traditional Native[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 3, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Twenty-Second Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell’s Travel to China, Mongolia, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea, June 5-10 YEMEN Attack on Presidential Compound GCC Proposal Charts the Best Way Forward / President Saleh Should Sign All U.S.[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, June 3, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011 – Update as of 2:30 P.M. EDT. Plant Status Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has reported that more than 100,000 tons of contaminated water has leaked from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi reactors. Given concerns over the spreading of contamination during the rainy season, the company is[Read More…]
Statement of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis on May Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the May 2011 Employment Situation report released today: “Our nation’s labor market continued to add jobs in the month of May. Nonfarm payroll employment added 54,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate registered at 9.1 percent. “While[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Chrysler Workers in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011 – 1:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Please have a seat. It is good to be back in Toledo. (Applause.) It is good to be with all of you. Now, for those of[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Violence in Yemen
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011. The United States condemns in the strongest terms the senseless acts of violence today in Yemen, including the attack against the Presidential Palace compound in Sana’a as well as other attacks in Sana’a and throughout the country. We call on all sides to cease hostilities[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, June 3, 2011
En Route Toledo, Ohio –(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011 – 10:44 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: How are we doing this morning, everybody? Q We’re fine, good. Thank you. MR. EARNEST: I’m glad you could join us for the ride to Toledo this morning. I do have a — I do want[Read More…]
