Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. From the first moments of life, the bond forged between a father and a child is sacred. Whether patching scraped knees or helping with homework, dads bring joy, instill values, and introduce wonders into the lives of their children. Father’s Day is a special time to[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at Site of the 10,000th ARRA Road Project
Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is great to be back in Ohio. Strickland said I’ve been in Ohio so much he might start charging me for it. (Laughter.) It is wonderful to be back in[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by Deputy White House Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One, June 18, 2010
En Route Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – 10:50 A.M. EDT MR. BURTON: We’ll make this fast so you guys can eat. Q Why did the President take a shot at China in his G20 letter today — alluded to their problems with Chinese currency rates? MR. BURTON: Well, look, what[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19. Her determination, courage, and personal sacrifice in working for human rights and democratic change in Burma inspire[Read More…]
Michigan: Detroit Legalization Measure Confirmed For November Ballot
Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Detroit citizens will vote this November on a municipal measure to prohibit the criminal prosecution of adults who possess minor amounts of marijuana. City Council members this week elected not to take action on the measure – instead opting to let the voters decide its outcome[Read More…]
UN Deploys Speedboats to Save Victims of Floods in Myanmar and Bangladesh
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – United Nations aid agencies are using speedboats to help rescue people from flood waters that have inundated villages in western Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh and killed dozens of people. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported yesterday that eight boats that are normally used[Read More…]
Head of UN Tribunal for Rwandan Genocide Welcomes Release of Detained Lawyer
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – The head of the United Nations war crimes tribunal trying the ringleaders of the 1994 Rwandan genocide today welcomed Rwanda’s decision to free a defence lawyer who was arrested and detained in the African country last month. “I welcome the information provided by the Rwandan[Read More…]
On World Refugee Day, UN Warns That Many Displaced are Unable to Return Home
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – The United Nations is marking World Refugee Day by urging governments and individuals not to forget the 15 million men, women and children who have been uprooted by conflict or persecution and are unable to return to their homes. The theme for this year’s observance[Read More…]
UN Agency Announces Milestone in Resettlement of Iraqi Refugees
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – The United Nations said today that 100,000 Iraqi refugees have been referred for resettlement from the Middle East to third countries since 2007, a major milestone for one of the world’s largest refugee populations. “100,000 submissions of Iraqi refugees is a tremendous achievement,” UN High[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Vice President Biden and Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, June 17, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2010 – 2:12 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon, folks. Is this working? All right. You recognize our special guest. I want to turn this over to Vice President Biden. THE VICE PRESIDENT: You act surprised. (Laughter.) Well, I’m glad to see the reverence for the vice[Read More…]
