Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. Piece by piece, the chipping away at the middle class standard of living has been accelerated in recent months. California Congressman D-George Miller provided a clear understanding on the methods and the architects behind the attacks against American workers as Miller referred to those who are[Read More…]
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FTC Steps Up Efforts Against Scams That Target Financially-Strapped Consumers
More Than 90 Actions Brought By Commission and Its Law Enforcement Partners Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. The Federal Trade Commission today stepped up its ongoing campaign against scammers who falsely promise guaranteed jobs and opportunities to “be your own boss” to consumers who are struggling with unemployment and diminished incomes[Read More…]
Nation’s Highway Traffic Reaches Highest Level Since 2007
Increase in U.S. Driving Underscores Need for Continued Investment in Roads, Bridges and Tunnels WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Americans drove three trillion miles in 2010, the most vehicle miles traveled since 2007 and the third-highest ever recorded, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced yesterday. The increase in traffic volume comes as[Read More…]
Former Army Major and Wife Convicted on All Charged Counts for Roles in Bribery Scheme Related to Defense Contracts to Support Iraq War
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. A federal jury in Decatur, Ala., has convicted Eddie Pressley, a former U.S. Army Major, and his wife, Eurica Pressley, on 22 counts in connection with a bribery and money laundering scheme related to defense contracts awarded in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, announced Assistant Attorney General[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Awarding the 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011 – 1:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. Please — please, have a seat. Thank you. Well, hello, everybody. It is wonderful to have all of you here. I want to make mention of some folks in particular that have helped us to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Shooting of American Soldiers in Germany
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011 – 1:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I want to take a brief moment just to say a few words about a tragic event that took place earlier today in Frankfurt, Germany. I’m saddened and I am outraged by this attack that took the lives of two[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. I am deeply saddened by the assassination of Pakistan’s Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti today in Islamabad, and condemn in the strongest possible terms this horrific act of violence. We offer our profound condolences to his family, loved ones and all who knew and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Passage of Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. I’m pleased that Democrats and Republicans in Congress came together and passed a plan that will cut spending and keep the government running for the next two weeks. But we cannot keep doing business this way. Living with the threat of a shutdown every few[Read More…]
Obama Administration Releases February Housing Scorecard
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the February edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show increased existing home sales as home affordability remains high, but officials caution that the market[Read More…]
State Department Remarks on Assassination of Pakistan Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. The remarks that follow are attributed to Secretary of State Clinton. I am shocked and outraged by the assassination today of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti. This was an attack not only on one man, but on the values of tolerance and respect[Read More…]
