Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. In his meetings with King Abdullah in Riyadh, President Obama reiterated the significance the United States places on its strong relationship with Saudi Arabia, which has endured for over 80 years. The United States and Saudi Arabia are working together to address a number of critical[Read More…]
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Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Putin, March 28, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2014. President Putin called President Obama today to discuss the U.S. proposal for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine, which Secretary Kerry had again presented to Foreign Minister Lavrov at the meeting at the Hague earlier this week, and which we developed following U.S. consultations[Read More…]
Navy to Christen Research Vessel Neil Armstrong
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2014. Tomorrow afternoon, the Navy will christen the Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27) during a ceremony held at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed in Anacortes, Wash. In keeping with tradition, Carol Armstrong, the ship’s sponsor, will break a bottle of sparkling[Read More…]
Roosevelt University English Professor Receives Fulbright to Teach in Denmark
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. Roosevelt University professor Lawrence Howe has been selected by the Fulbright Scholars Program to teach American Studies during the coming academic year in Denmark. Howe, professor of English and chair of the Department of Literature and Languages in Roosevelt’s College of Arts and Sciences, will be Distinguished[Read More…]
Lincoln Trio to Perform Works by Students on April 6 in Roosevelt University’s Ganz Hall
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. One of Chicago’s most celebrated music ensembles, the Lincoln Trio, will perform works for violin, cello and piano written by composition students at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6 in the University’s seventh-floor Ganz Hall, 430 S. Michigan Ave.,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel More Than Doubles Jobs And Training For Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Since Taking Office
City will provide critical jobs, training and support to nearly 2200 formerly incarcerated individuals in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City is making significant investments in programs that serve formerly incarcerated individuals, providing critical jobs, training, and support to nearly 2,200 individuals, more than[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Celebrates Life of César Chávez as Biographical Film Opens
New Movie Highlights Chávez’s Fight for Fair Wages CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today honored the life of César Chávez as millions of moviegoers across the nation prepare see the film biography of the legendary activist. The Governor also proclaimed March 31 as César Chávez day in Illinois, and[Read More…]
Appointment of NATO Secretary General Designate
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–28 March 2014. This afternoon, the North Atlantic Council decided to appoint Mr. Jens Stoltenberg as Secretary General of NATO and Chairman of the North Atlantic Council, in succession to Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Mr. Stoltenberg will assume his functions as Secretary General as from 1 October 2014, when Mr. Fogh[Read More…]
Statement by White House Press Secretary on the Selection of former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg as the Next NATO Secretary General
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. We welcome the selection of former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg as NATO’s next Secretary General, beginning October 1, 2014. Mr. Stoltenberg is a proven leader with a demonstrated commitment to the transatlantic Alliance. As Prime Minister, he built Norway’s military capabilities and actively contributed to[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One en route Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 28, 2014
En Route Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014 – 12:08 P.M. CET MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Air Force One, en route Riyadh from Rome. I have with me Benjamin Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor, and he will gladly answer your questions on a variety of topics, as will I. No announcements. [Read More…]
