Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010 – 5:19 PM EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! AUDIENCE: Merry Christmas! THE PRESIDENT: Happy holidays. We are just thrilled to have all of you here. Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for the kind introduction and for all that you’re doing to protect our national parks and[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010. One year ago, I was humbled to receive the Nobel Peace Prize – an award that speaks to our highest aspirations, and that has been claimed by giants of history and courageous advocates who have sacrificed for freedom and justice. Mr. Liu Xiaobo is far[Read More…]
The Tax Man Tweets: IRS Expands Use of Twitter to Help Taxpayers, Tax Professionals
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of expanded Twitter feeds to share timely information with taxpayers and the tax professional community. The IRS Twitter news feed, @IRSnews, provides the latest federal tax news and information for taxpayers. The focus of the IRS Twitter messages will be on easy-to-use[Read More…]
St. Louis Mayor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
St. Louis, MO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Not everyone got what exactly they wanted from this week’s agreement between President Obama and Congressional leaders, but I believe that most of us got enough. That is the definition of a good compromise. Reforming the complex regulations of the alternative minimum tax is a[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 8, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Visit to TEDWomen Conference Secretary Clinton’s Remarks to the Business Roundtable CEO Quarterly Meeting / President’s National Export Initiative Announcement from Cote d’Ivoire on Presidential Election / President-Elect Alassane Ouattara / ECOWAS Statement / Closely Monitoring Situation Special Envoy Scott Gration in[Read More…]
UN Envoy Calls for ‘Strategy Adjustment’ in Middle East Peace Efforts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2010 – A senior United Nations official today called for a “strategy adjustment” in the face of continued Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, which he said is causing a crisis of confidence in Middle East peace efforts. “Settlements are contrary to the Road Map[Read More…]
Press Conference by President Obama, December 7, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2010 – 2:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I answer a few questions, I just wanted to say a few words about the agreement we’ve reached on tax cuts. My number one priority is to do what’s right for the American people, for jobs,[Read More…]
Governor Douglas Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
Montpelier, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Governor Jim Douglas this morning spoke with the White House regarding the tax compromise reached by President Obama and Congressional Republicans. He issued the following statement in support of the compromise: “Vermonters and all Americans are looking for Washington to produce results. If we are to[Read More…]
Charlotte Mayor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
Charlotte, NC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx announced his support of the bipartisan measure to extend unemployment benefits and Bush era tax cuts to promote job creation and economic growth: “President Obama and a bipartisan coalition of federal lawmakers have come together to extend unemployment benefits and tax cuts,[Read More…]
Interested Parties Memo on the Impact of the Tax Agreement on Economic Expansion and Job Growth
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Earlier this week President Obama announced a framework agreement on tax cuts that, in the words of one leading economist, “ensures the economic recovery evolves into a self-sustaining economic expansion.” The framework will avert what could have been a major shock to the U.S. economy had[Read More…]
