Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Today a federal judge in Michigan will begin hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed on behalf of Joseph Casias, the legal medical marijuana patient who was wrongfully terminated by a Battle Creek Wal-Mart because he tested positive for marijuana during a drug screen. Casias, 30, is[Read More…]
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Charges Made in 2006 Slaying of Metra Police Officer
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. A former Harvey resident has been charged with the murder of Metra Police Officer Thomas Cook following a long-term, joint investigation by the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, authorities announced today. State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced that Jemetric[Read More…]
Missing WWII Airman Identified, November 12, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces Capt. George W. Grismore, 30, of[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, Novmeber 12, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Dakota R. Huse, 19, of Greenwood, La., died Nov. 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 11, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. James B. Stack, 20, of Arlington Heights, Ill., died Nov. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton Re: Iraqi Government Coalition Agreement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Remarks attributable to Secretary of State Clinton: Iraq’s political leaders have worked together to agree on an inclusive government that represents the will of the Iraqi people and moves their country forward. Today’s coalition decision is a milestone in the emergence of the new Iraq and[Read More…]
Press Conference by President Obama After G20 Meetings, November 12, 2010
Seoul, Reuplic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010 – 4:43 P.M. KST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I discuss the G20, I want to briefly comment on the agreement in Iraq that’s taken place on the framework for a new government. There’s still challenges to overcome, but all indications are that[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on a New Global Framework to Fund Innovative SME Finance Models
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Today, President Obama, in partnership with Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the multilateral development banks, launched a global framework for financing the winning proposals of the G-20 SME Finance Challenge and other successful models. This framework provides a vehicle for interested donors and investors to[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on Sustainable External Imbalances and Orderly Global Adjustment
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. G-20 Leaders today launched the Seoul Action Plan, outlining their commitment to pursue the policies needed to deliver a strong, durable recovery that is not weakened by return to past imbalances. Unleashing domestic demand in surplus countries can support strong global growth as deficit countries increase[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on International Monetary Fund Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. At the Pittsburgh Summit, President Obama led the G-20 in calling for enhancing the role of dynamic emerging market and developing countries in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In response to that call, today in Seoul G-20 Leaders agreed to a historic and comprehensive reform of[Read More…]
