Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. This statement was released today by United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard: “Quite simply, there is no place for discussion of cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid during ongoing debt ceiling negotiations. The beneficiaries of these programs — working Americans, seniors and the poor[Read More…]
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Modern Polar Bears Are Descended From Extinct Brown Bears From Ireland
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–8 July 2011. Scientists have discovered that modern polar bears are descended from now extinct brown bears that roamed the region we know today as Britain and Ireland. It is thought that polar bears moved into this area just before, or during the last Ice Age, where they mated[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. Today, Americans across the country watched with pride as four of our fellow citizens blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and America reached for the heavens once more. Behind Atlantis and her crew of brave astronauts stand thousands of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 8, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011 – 11:39 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for coming to an earlier than usual briefing on this Friday. I have no opening announcements to make, so I’ll go straight to questions. Yes, ma’am. Q Can you talk about how[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Monthly Jobs Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011 – 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Obviously, over the last couple of days, the debate here in Washington has been dominated by issues of debt limit, but what matters most to Americans, and what matters most to me as President, in the wake[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 8, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Nicanor Amper IV, 36, of San Jose, Calif., died July 5 in Khowst, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade. [Read More…]
Air Force Pilot Missing from Vietnam War Identified, July 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force Maj. Richard G. Elzinga of Shedd, Ore.,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Prevent Violence Among Elementary Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help students across Illinois to learn about how to prevent violence and resolve conflicts peacefully. The Governor also signed bills into law that will help elementary school students who are struggling with math and reading by ensuring that they[Read More…]
DOE Offers Conditional Commitment for a $105 Million Loan Guarantee for First-of-its-Kind Cellulosic Bio-Refinery in Iowa
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $105 million loan guarantee to support the development of the nation’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant. Project LIBERTY, sponsored by POET, LLC, will produce up to 25 million gallons of ethanol[Read More…]
Patients’ Lawsuit Forces Federal Gov’t to Answer 9-Year-Old Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Petition
Petition’s Denial Maintains Status Quo, But Gives Advocates Chance to Appeal and Argue Marijuana’s Therapeutic Value Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2011. Less than two months after patient advocates filed a lawsuit compelling the federal government to answer a 9-year-old petition to reschedule medical marijuana, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today made[Read More…]
