Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Under the First Amendment, I get to say most anything out loud without fear of government interference or retaliation. So I’d like to say … “Thanks.” “Thanks” to our nation’s founders who, after debate over whether[Read More…]
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Secretary General Ban Deeply Concerned Over Continuing Stalemate in Cote d’Ivoire
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned about the continuing political stalemate in Côte d’Ivoire, where the situation is taking a worrying turn with unfolding events that could lead to widespread violence. “The Secretary-General reiterates his call on all the Ivorian parties and their supporters to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Tax Cuts and CEOs Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010 – 9:23 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Today, the Senate is poised to pass tax cuts and unemployment insurance, putting the House of Representatives in the position to send me this critical economic package so I can sign it into law. I am absolutely[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Attack in Chabahar, Iran
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. I strongly condemn the outrageous terrorist attack on a mosque in Chabahar, Iran. The murder of innocent civilians in their place of worship during Ashura is a despicable offense, and those who carried it out must be held accountable. This is a disgraceful and cowardly act.[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the International Criminal Court Announcement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. Today, as the International Criminal Court announces the names of six suspects alleged to have participated in the post-election violence that threatened to tear Kenya apart three years ago, I encourage all Kenyans take a moment to reflect on the tremendous progress their country has made[Read More…]
Decoding Childhood Brain Cancer
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Childhood brain tumors have fewer genetic mutations than adult tumors, reports a new genomic analysis of medulloblastoma, a brain tumor that mainly affects children. Identifying recurrent genetic changes in human tumors can shed light onto how tumors of a given type arise, and ideally spur new ideas for[Read More…]
IRS Reminds Paid Tax Preparers to Register Now for PTINs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– As year end approaches, the Internal Revenue Service today strongly encouraged paid tax return preparers to register now for their new or renewed Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) to avoid any last-minute rush. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, use of the PTIN will be mandatory on all federal tax[Read More…]
Brinkman Turkey Farms Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy And Milk In ‘Brinkman’s Gourmet Barbecue Sauce’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. Brinkman Turkey Farms Inc. of Findlay, Ohio is recalling the following product from distribution: Brinkman’s Gourmet Barbecue Sauce in 22 oz. glass jars UPC# 033244000215, 40 oz. glass jars UPC# 033244000222, and 160 oz. plastic jugs UPC# 033244000208. This product is subject to recall because it[Read More…]
House Introduces ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Legislation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 14 – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) introduced a bill today in the House to repeal the discriminatory policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Today’s bill reflects the language of an identical Senate bill introduced last week after the National Defense Authorization Act[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, December 14, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010 – 2:15 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Let’s — let me do a quick readout from the President’s Afghanistan meeting — Pakistan meeting this morning. President Obama met for nearly two hours with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan. At the beginning of[Read More…]
