Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2012. With the passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf, we’ve lost an American original. From his decorated service in Vietnam to the historic liberation of Kuwait and his leadership of United States Central Command, General Schwarzkopf stood tall for the country and Army he loved. Our prayers are[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Announcement that She Will Leave the Administration Early Next Year
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. Over the last four years, Lisa Jackson has shown an unwavering commitment to the health of our families and our children. Under her leadership, the EPA has taken sensible and important steps to protect the air we breathe and the water we drink, including implementing the[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama and the First Lady on Kwanzaa
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2012. Michelle and I extend our warm thoughts and best wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the first day of the week-long celebration of African-American history and culture through the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending December 22, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 350,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 362,000. The 4-week moving average was 356,750, a decrease of 11,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Toyota Announces Settlement of Economic Loss Litigation That Provides Value to Customers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2012 –Toyota Motor North America today announced an agreement to resolve economic loss litigation in the U.S. related to previous recalls by committing to actions that deliver value to its customers. “This agreement marks a significant step forward for our company, one that will enable us[Read More…]
Amid Proposed Adoption Ban, UNICEF Asks Russia to Focus on Best Interests of Children
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 December 2012 – Responding to the proposed adoption ban being considered by Russia, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today asked the Government there to be guided solely by the best interests of children in determining its policies and actions. “We ask that the Government of Russia, in[Read More…]
Syria: UN-Arab League Envoy Holds Talks on Crisis With President Bashar Al-Assad
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–24 December 2012 – The Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, met with President Bashar al-Assad today for further talks on the situation in the war-torn Middle Eastern country. “The President expressed his view regarding the current situation and[Read More…]
CNN Video: Iowa Supreme Court: OK To Fire ‘Irresistible’ Worker
Iowa-(ENEWSPF)- Only in Iowa? From CNN: Can a boss fire an employee he finds attractive because he and his wife, fairly or not, see her as a threat to their marriage? Yes, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday. And later in the same story: Toward the end of her employment,[Read More…]
Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend a Holiday Greeting and Thank our Troops for their Service
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2012. THE PRESIDENT: Hi everybody. This weekend, as you gather with family and friends, Michelle and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays. THE FIRST LADY: We both love this time of year. And there’s nothing quite like celebrating the holidays at[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Fiscal Cliff
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2012 – 5:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last few weeks I’ve been working with leaders of both parties on a proposal to get our deficit under control, avoid tax cuts — or avoid tax hikes on the middle class, and to make[Read More…]
