Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010 – 12:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good morning, everybody. Let me begin by pointing out that although Washington is supposed to be a town of sharp elbows, it’s getting a little carried away. For those of you who are worried about my lip, I[Read More…]
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Fact Sheet: Cutting the Deficit by Freezing Federal Employee Pay
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Because of the irresponsibility of the past decade, the President inherited a $1.3 trillion projected deficit upon taking office and an economic crisis that threatened to put the nation into a second Great Depression. He moved quickly to get the economy moving again. Now, the economy[Read More…]
President Obama In Stitches After Basketball Game (Video)
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy The President of the United States took a knock on the basketball court. He’s back on the job after receiving 12 stitches.
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending November 20, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Nov. 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 407,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 441,000. The 4-week moving average was 436,000, a decrease of 7,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Delivers Thanksgiving Greeting (Video and Text)
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2010. During this holiday season, President Obama used his weekly address to give thanks for the blessings of America, in particular that distinctly American impulse to give something of ourselves and do what is required to make tomorrow better than today. With that sense of determination and sacrifice,[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Thanksgiving Day, 2010
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2010. A beloved American tradition, Thanksgiving Day offers us the opportunity to focus our thoughts on the grace that has been extended to our people and our country. This spirit brought together the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe — who had been living and thriving[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden on Tomorrow’s Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010. “Around the globe, violence against women is an epidemic. Violence robs women and girls of their full potential and causes untold human suffering. Violence against women impedes economic development, threatens peace and prosperity, and inhibits full participation in civic life. For every woman who has been[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010 – 10:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, everybody, have a seat. Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: I have my two trusty assistants here — (laughter) — Malia and Sasha for one of the most important duties that I carry out as President. Before everybody[Read More…]
Top UN Envoy Welcomes Certification of Afghan Poll Results
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 November 2010 – The top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan today welcomed the certification of nearly all the final results for September’s legislative elections, adding that the formation of a new parliament will be a major step on the country’s path to building stability. Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission[Read More…]
US Department of State Statement on North Korea, Nov. 24, 2010
Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010. The following statement is attributed to Stephen W. Bosworth, State Department Special Representative for North Korea Policy: The United States stands in solidarity with our South Korean allies and the international community in condemnation of North Korea’s artillery attack against the island of Yeongpyong on November[Read More…]
