Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010 – 12:00 p.m. EDT Admiral Thad Allen: I’d like to provide an update regarding the last briefing I gave on the relief well. But before that, let me just give you a quick update. We continue to remove boom where it’s no longer needed. In Louisiana, Florida,[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation–Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Early in our Nation’s history, higher education was not possible for most African Americans, and simple lessons in reading and writing were often conducted in secret. With a unique mission to meet the educational needs of African Americans, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Grandparents Day 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Throughout our history, American families have been guided and strengthened by the support of devoted grandparents. These mentors have a special place in our homes and communities, ensuring the stories and traditions of our heritage are passed down through generations. On National Grandparents Day, we honor[Read More…]
Audubon: The Senate and the Gulf: A Ticking Clock
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. This article first appeared in The Miami Herald and other McClatchy-Tribune publications around the country September 8, 2010. By Audubon President, David Yarnold Is this too much to ask of the Senate? To hold polluters like BP accountable for their catastrophes and make funds available for[Read More…]
Why the Qur’an Burning Was Canceled (Video)
A story that is as confusing as it is bizarre. The burning of the Qur’an is off. Then it’s on hold. The Muslim Community Center in New York is moving, then it’s staying. Pastor Terry Jones spoke with the imam in New York, but New York says there never was[Read More…]
Judge: Military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy Unconstitutional
From the Chicago Sun-Times: A federal judge in Southern California on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of gay and lesbians. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the government’s "don’t ask,[Read More…]
Republicans Campaign by Litigation Nationwide
Commentary The G.O.P. is unveiling a new campaign tactic for the fall elections: litigation. They haven’t got a snowball’s chance in a September Washington of winning these cases. From Politico.com, and the people have who repeatedly insist that Barack Obama is of the Muslim faith born outside the United States:[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, September 9, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2010. Past 24 HOURS Unified Command Transitions Sea Turtle Response Efforts to New Phase Wildlife scientists from the Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill Unified Command are finding fewer sea turtles offshore that require rehabilitation, and are now turning their focus to releasing rehabilitated turtles, continuing near shore stranding[Read More…]
Mayor Race Wide Open As Daley Steps Aside
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Suddenly, the race for Chicago mayor is on. Mayor Richard M. Daley has thrown the competition for the city’s top job wide open by announcing he won’t run for a seventh term, ending 21 years of token opposition and prompting speculation about who’s next in line to lead[Read More…]
Governor Quinn proclaims September as Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed September is Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois. Since 2000, nationally there have been 71 fatal off-campus fires that have claimed the lives of 102 students, plus many more that were injured, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal[Read More…]
