Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. Our Nation is linked to the Caribbean by our geography as well as our shared past and common aspirations.  During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the diverse cultures and immeasurable contributions of all Americans who trace their heritage to the Caribbean. Throughout our[Read More…]

Fourchon Beach, Louisiana– (ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010 – 11:07 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody, I want you all to meet Charlotte Randolph, who’s the parish president in this parish.  And what I just heard from Thad Allen was that this parish has been as effective as any in coordinating and working[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. As the Congress continues its work on funding bills for the Department of Defense, I want to reiterate my strong support for the reforms Secretary Gates is advancing at the Pentagon.  He has kept me fully apprised of his efforts to reform how our military operates[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. Today, the House passed an important package of measures that would bring much-needed relief to our nation’s families and businesses during these hard economic times. The bill extends vital unemployment benefits to help those Americans who are fighting to find a good job, and provides tax[Read More…]

Provo, Utah–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Sun-Times: Gary Coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff’rent Strokes" whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank says life support[Read More…]

ROBERT, La.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010.  The NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter conducting sampling in the Gulf has expanded its mission to use its sophisticated sonar equipment and other scientific instruments to help define the subsurface plume near the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill site and adjacent area. The mission is a collaborative[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010.  Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey will serve as acting director of the Minerals Management Service (MMS). “Bob Abbey’s recent leadership on onshore energy reforms is exactly the kind of experience we need as we continue[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: I am delighted to welcome Dr. Peiris here to the State Department. I first met him 15 years ago when I was in Colombo, Sri Lanka. And it is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to discuss Sri Lanka’s efforts to rebuild after[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. President Obama spoke with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh this morning to discuss the upcoming U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue.  The two leaders agreed that the Dialogue is an important milestone in the development of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and looked forward to its results.  President Obama[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. MEMORANDUM FROM ROBERT F. BAUER, WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL SUBJECT: Review of Discussions Relating to Congressman Sestak Recent press reports have reflected questions and speculation about discussions between White House staff and Congressman Joe Sestak in relation to his plans to run for the United States Senate.[Read More…]