BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–19 October 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: On behalf of NATO, I condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent attacks in South-Eastern Turkey, which killed and injured several Turkish soldiers, policemen and civilians, including a child. There is no justification for[Read More…]
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Remarks by Dr. Biden and the First Lady at Major League Baseball-Joining Forces Event
St. Louis VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011 – 3:20 P.M. CDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Commissioner Selig, for that kind introduction. And thank you to everyone at Major League Baseball for your leadership on behalf of our nation’s veterans and military families all across this country. [Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act, Oct. 19, 2011
Fire Station 9, North Chesterfield, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011 – 2:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be in Chesterfield County. Thank you so much for the wonderful welcome. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: Well, I love you back. (Laughter.) It is great[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney on Bus Tour through Hampton, VA, Oct. 19, 2011
Bus Tour Through Hampton, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011 – 11:20 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: This is a brief gaggle, so I won’t — I don’t have any announcements. Obviously you heard the President and First Lady discuss just now the good news about the program of the American Logistics Association committing to hire[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and the First Lady on the American Jobs Act and Joining Forces
Hampton, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011 – 10:41 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everyone! (Applause.) This is really cool. I’m very thrilled, very honored to be here. Number one, I never get to do anything with my husband. (Laughter.) I haven’t seen him in three days. This is a nice date! It’s good[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Attack in Turkey
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011. The United States strongly condemns this morning’s outrageous terrorist attack against Turkey, one of our closest and strongest allies. On behalf of the American people, I offer my condolences to the families of the victims and to all of the Turkish people. The United States will[Read More…]
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Private Sector Commitment to Hire 25,000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Support of Joining Forces
270 companies committing to employ veterans and military spouses WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011. Today, while visiting Joint Base Langley-Eustis with President Obama on Day Three of the American Jobs Act bus tour, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that the American Logistics Association (ALA) and their 270 affiliate companies have committed[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, October 19, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Interagency Team of U.S. Officials will Meet with a North Korean Delegation Ambassador Steven Bosworth Steps Down as Special Representative for North Korea / Ambassador Glyn Davies / Clifford Hart Replaces Ambassador Sung Kim NORTH KOREA Exploratory Talks with North[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, October 19, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Michael D. Elm, 25, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Oct. 14 in Khowst, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Helps Illinois Consumers Access Important Information About Their Doctors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2011. As part of his ongoing efforts to increase consumer protections and transparency in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today launched a website that makes important information regarding Illinois’ physicians available to the public. Maintained by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the site offers consumers[Read More…]
