Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation. The UTCs, which are located throughout the United States, conduct research that directly supports the[Read More…]
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Opening and Closing Remarks by President Obama to the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012 – 11:13 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat, everybody. For those of you who I have not seen since before the break, Happy New Year. I am extraordinarily grateful for all the work that you have done. I want to start off by thanking[Read More…]
President Obama Meets with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Today, President Obama convened a meeting at the White House with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to discuss initiatives and policies to strengthen the economy, promote and accelerate job growth and bolster America’s competitiveness around the world. The White House has recently implemented a[Read More…]
John Huntsman Suspends Campaign; Endorses Romney
South Carolina—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2011. Republican Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman announced this morning in South Carolina that he has decided to suspend his campaign race. Huntsman also announced that he endorses Mitt Romney.
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Helping American Businesses Succeed
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Janaury 14, 2012. As you can see, I brought a few things with me for this week’s video. A padlock. A pair of boots. A candle. And a pair of socks. No, we’re not having a yard sale. And these products may not appear to have much in[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Background Briefing on Burma Secretary’s Conversations with President Abbas, Prime Minister Netanyahu Secretary Travel to Liberia, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cape Verde SYRIA Alleged Russian Shipment of Ammunition to Syria IRAN Strait of Hormuz/International Waterway U.S. Continues to Encourage Countries to Reduce[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012 – 10:26 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for being with us for this off-camera gaggle, but on the record. I have with me this morning, and I’d like to start with him, Mr. Jeff Zients. He is the Deputy Director for Management at[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Welcomes Prisoner Release and Other Important Moves By Myanmar Authorities
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2012. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the authorities in Myanmar on the long-awaited release of political prisoners today, as well as other important efforts being made to advance democracy and national reconciliation. Mr. Ban called the release – reportedly of 651 prisoners in all, including a number of[Read More…]
Guatemala Ratifies UN-backed Treaty Banning Nuclear Tests
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2012. Guatemala has ratified the United Nations-backed international treaty banning nuclear tests, bringing the number of State parties to 156. Out of a total listed number of 195 States, 182 have so far signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). For the treaty to enter into force ratification[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Janaury 13, 2012. On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation’s deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From the steps of[Read More…]
