En Route Kansas City, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011 – 10:58 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: I want to thank you all for coming on this trip today to Osawatomie, Kansas. As I’m sure you’re aware, this is the location where Teddy Roosevelt gave his New Nationalism speech, a speech that really set the[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on Republican Filibuster of Caitlin Halligan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. I am deeply disappointed that a minority of the United States Senate has blocked the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Ms. Halligan has the experience, integrity, and judgment to serve with distinction on[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Return of Ambassador Ford to Syria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. Ambassador Robert Ford returns to Damascus today with our full confidence and support. His return demonstrates our continued solidarity with the Syrian people and the value we place on Ford’s efforts to engage Syrians on their efforts to achieve a peaceful and democratic transition. We believe[Read More…]
Alpha Natural Resources Inc. and Department of Justice Reach $209 Million Agreement Related to Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2011. Alpha Natural Resources Inc. has agreed to make payments and safety investments totaling $209 million in connection with the criminal investigation of the April 5, 2010, explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine (UBB) in Montcoal, W.Va., announced Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney R. Booth Goodwin[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: Working to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons Globally
The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights.” –President Obama, December 6, 2011 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. Since taking office, President Obama has demonstrated that his vision for[Read More…]
State Department Briefing on the Rollout of Virtual Embassy Tehran
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. MR. HAMMER: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m pleased to have with us Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Wendy Sherman, who’s here to talk to you about the launch of our Virtual Embassy Tehran website. Wendy? UNDER SECRETARY SHERMAN: Thank you. Good afternoon. Yes, I guess[Read More…]
Department of State Announces Virtual Embassy Tehran
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. The following statement is attributed to Victoria Nuland, Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson: I am delighted to announce the online opening of the Virtual U.S. Embassy Tehran as a new and exciting engagement opportunity between the peoples of Iran and the United States. Because the United States and[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta Message to Pearl Harbor Survivors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. “Seventy years ago on a December morning, our nation sustained a cruel and destructive attack at Pearl Harbor. Our enemies thought that by this sudden and deliberate raid, they could weaken America. Instead, they only strengthened it. That day truly awoke a sleeping giant. “As we[Read More…]
IDVA to Host ‘Helping Our Hometown Heroes’ Veterans Benefits Fair December 8th in Pontiac
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans this Thursday, December 8th at the Pontiac Town Hall, 115 West Howard St. in Pontiac, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and organizations together[Read More…]
NATO and ISAF Leadership Join President Karzai to Condemn Suicide Attacks Across Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–Dec. 6, 2011. The commander of the International Security Assistance Force and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan join President Karzai in condemning today’s terrorist attacks in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif that reportedly killed and wounded dozens of innocent Afghan civilians observing Ashura. “An attack against Ashura pilgrims on one[Read More…]
