WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. In their new “YouCut” project, House Republicans call for the elimination of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund (TANF ECF) describing it as a “new non-reformed welfare program.” One slight problem: the program they describe does not exist. TANF ECF does not include[Read More…]
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Representative Mark Souder (R-Ind) Resigns from Congress
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. What follows is the announcement of Representative Mark Souder (R-Indiana) that he is resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives. It is with great regret I announce that I am resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as resigning as the Republican Nominee for[Read More…]
Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Re: New START Treaty
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2010. Well, Chairman Kerry and Senator Lugar and members of the committee, thank you for calling several hearings on the new START treaty and for this invitation to appear before you. We deeply appreciate your commitment to this critical issue. And I think both the Chairman and[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en route Youngstown, Ohio, May 18, 2010
Aboard Air Force One, En route Youngstown, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010 – 12:18 P.M. EDT MR. BURTON: I want to start with a statement about the attack in Afghanistan today. We’re reminded again this morning of the great sacrifice that our troops and their families are making, and our thoughts and[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myong-bak spoke this evening by telephone as part of their ongoing consultations on the full range of U.S.-ROK alliance issues. President Lee provided an update on the status of the investigation into the sinking of the ROK naval vessel[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, May 17, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010 – 1:55 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Chuck, take us away. Q Okay, thank you — Q Robert, why is the White House pressuring Democrats to back off from the Cantwell-McCain attempt to bring back Glass-Steagall? MR. GIBBS: I don’t have anything on that. Q[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, May 17, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Memorial Service Honoring Embassy Port-au-Prince Civilian Earthquake Victims Under Secretary Bill Burns Meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov / Secretary Clinton’s Participation USAID Administrator Shah Travel to Juba Under Secretary Otero Travel to Indonesia U.S. Envoy Mitchell Travel to Middle East Assistant[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Signing of the Freedom of the Press Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010 – 11:32 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everybody. I am very proud to be able to sign the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act, a piece of legislation that sends a strong signal about our core values when it comes to the freedom of[Read More…]
DOT Announces Proposed Regulations to Prevent Railroad Crew Distractions While Operating Trains
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today continued his campaign to stop distracted driving by announcing a proposed rule to prohibit the improper use of distracting electronic devices by on-duty railroad operating employees. If adopted, the rules would explicitly restrict and in some cases prohibit the use[Read More…]
Iraq: Top UN Envoy Lauds ‘Proper Conduct’ of Election Recount Process
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 May 2010 – The top United Nations envoy to Iraq today welcomed the “proper conduct” of the manual recount of votes cast in the country’s March parliamentary polls. Following an appeal by the State of Law coalition, a political group headed by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, regarding the[Read More…]
