Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. I strongly condemn today’s terrorist attacks, claimed by Jundallah, that targeted Iranian men, women, and children worshipping at a mosque in Chabahar, Iran. On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend condolences to the families and loved ones of all those injured and[Read More…]
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DOD Evaluates Sexual Harassment and Prevention Response Efforts at the Military Service Academies
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. The Department of Defense (DoD) today released key findings from the Academic Program Year (APY) 2009-2010 “Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the United States Military Service Academies.” The report also contains the results from the “2010 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey.” The academies[Read More…]
Ask Willie Nelson to Hold a Benefit Concert for Marijuana Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. After his recent marijuana arrest, legendary musician Willie Nelson said it was time for an increased political focus on changing our nation’s failed marijuana laws. “Tax it, regulate it and legalize it,” he said, “and stop the border wars over drugs. Why should the drug lords make[Read More…]
Department of Energy Closes $400 Million Loan Guarantee for State of the Art Solar Manufacturing in Indiana and Colorado
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that a $400 million loan guarantee has been finalized for Abound Solar Manufacturing, LLC to manufacture state-of-the-art thin-film solar panels. The Abound Solar project represents the fifth Recovery Act project to close to date. The project, which includes facilities[Read More…]
To Those Who Agreed We Needed A Bill Of Rights: Thanks
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…]
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…]
