WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014. The Department of Energy today announced the first step toward issuing a $150 million loan guarantee to support the construction of the Cape Wind offshore wind project with a conditional commitment to Cape Wind Associates, LLC. If constructed, the project would be the first commercial-scale offshore[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014 – 12:37 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Apologize for the scheduling switcheroo we had a little earlier today. It was my intention to be done by now, but instead we are just getting started. I do not have announcements here at the top, Nedra,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Pride Month Celebration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014 – 5:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Well, I want to thank Jim and Patrick. First of all, I think they supported me in my state Senate campaign. (Laughter.) Those were some early supporters, and we might not be here if it hadn’t been[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Nomination of Robert McDonald as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014 – 4:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Let me start by thanking Acting Secretary Gibson for welcoming us here today. I am pleased to be joined by our Vice President, Joe Biden, from leaders across this department, and our many partners,[Read More…]
GM Announces Additional Six Safety Recalls Involving Approx. 7.6 Million Vehicles, June 30, 2014
DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. General Motors announced today it will conduct six new safety recalls in the United States involving about 7.6 million vehicles from the 1997 to 2014 model years. “We undertook what I believe is the most comprehensive safety review in the history of our company because nothing is more[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Gen. Breedlove, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. GENERAL PHILIP M. BREEDLOVE: Okay, thanks for being here this afternoon. And thanks for giving me the opportunity to be here. It’s the first time I’ve been here in this capacity as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and the European Command commander. I look forward to[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary, Rear Admiral John Kirby on Additional Security Forces to Iraq, June 30, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. At the direction of the president, the U.S. military augmented its security assistance by up to approximately 200 personnel to reinforce security at the U.S. embassy, its support facilities, and Baghdad International Airport. The president authorized this augmentation as a prudent measure to protect U.S. citizens[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Nomination of Bob McDonald
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. “I welcome President Obama’s nomination of Bob McDonald to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs. Bob has been one of America’s premier corporate leaders and is a fellow Army veteran and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy. If confirmed by Congress, he will be well-equipped[Read More…]
Statement from Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs on President Obama’s Intent to Nominate Former Proctor & Gamble Chief Executive Robert A. McDonald to be Next Secretary of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson today released the following statement after President Obama’s announcement that he intends to nominate former Proctor & Gamble chief executive Robert A. McDonald to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “I have been close friends with Bob McDonald[Read More…]
Latin Kings’ Leader of Little Village Region Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Related Gang Crimes
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. A high-ranking leader of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced today to 35 years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering conspiracy and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence that plagued the Little Village neighborhood on the city’s west side. The defendant, JUAN AMAYA,[Read More…]
