Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010 – 1:48 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Kuhnhenn, take us away. Q Thank you, Robert. We had a little House Democratic action today, and in the wake of that, the Speaker said that the tax plan would not come to the floor unless it was “improved,”[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010 – 5:19 PM EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! AUDIENCE: Merry Christmas! THE PRESIDENT: Happy holidays. We are just thrilled to have all of you here. Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for the kind introduction and for all that you’re doing to protect our national parks and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010. One year ago, I was humbled to receive the Nobel Peace Prize – an award that speaks to our highest aspirations, and that has been claimed by giants of history and courageous advocates who have sacrificed for freedom and justice. Mr. Liu Xiaobo is far[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 9, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary, 20, of Derry, N.H., died Dec. 8 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
Last Best Chance Option Surfaces for DADT Legislative Repeal This Year
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised the bipartisan proposal under the leadership of Sens. Lieberman and Collins that emerged this evening to pass repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as a stand-alone piece of legislation. The news[Read More…]
The Tax Man Tweets: IRS Expands Use of Twitter to Help Taxpayers, Tax Professionals
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of expanded Twitter feeds to share timely information with taxpayers and the tax professional community. The IRS Twitter news feed, @IRSnews, provides the latest federal tax news and information for taxpayers. The focus of the IRS Twitter messages will be on easy-to-use[Read More…]
Linzey Jones Sworn In As Circuit Court Judge
Judge Linzey Jones (center) with wife Gloria (left) and mother Dianne Jones. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Monday, December 6, approximately thirty family members, friends and supporters watched as Linzey Jones of Olympia Fields was sworn in as Circuit Judge of the Circuit Cook of Cook. Judge Jones[Read More…]
Gary, IN, Wastewater Treatment Operator and Managers Charged with Conspiracy and Violating Clean Water Act
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- United Water Services Inc., the former contract operator of the Gary Sanitary District wastewater treatment works in Gary, Indiana, and two of its employees were charged today with conspiracy and felony violations of the Clean Water Act in a 26-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury, the[Read More…]
St. Louis Mayor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework
St. Louis, MO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Not everyone got what exactly they wanted from this week’s agreement between President Obama and Congressional leaders, but I believe that most of us got enough. That is the definition of a good compromise. Reforming the complex regulations of the alternative minimum tax is a[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 8, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Visit to TEDWomen Conference Secretary Clinton’s Remarks to the Business Roundtable CEO Quarterly Meeting / President’s National Export Initiative Announcement from Cote d’Ivoire on Presidential Election / President-Elect Alassane Ouattara / ECOWAS Statement / Closely Monitoring Situation Special Envoy Scott Gration in[Read More…]
