Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Good morning, and welcome to the Benjamin Franklin Room here on the eighth floor of the State Department. And we’re delighted to be joined via video link from Syria by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Gutierrez. Welcome, Antonio. And we’re delighted that either[Read More…]
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Student Assistance Commission Issues MAP Proclamation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. At its June 18 commission meeting, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing students’ contributions to the restoration of funding for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Donald McNeil, chairman of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission,[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Navy Veteran Darwin Coligado as June 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
ELK GROVE VILLAGE–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named U.S. Navy Veteran and wheelchair athlete Darwin Coligado as the June 2010 Veteran of the Month . The Illinois “Veteran of the Month” award is a distinction that is given to military Veterans who give back[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Father’s Day, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. From the first moments of life, the bond forged between a father and a child is sacred. Whether patching scraped knees or helping with homework, dads bring joy, instill values, and introduce wonders into the lives of their children. Father’s Day is a special time to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Site of the 10,000th ARRA Road Project
Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is great to be back in Ohio. Strickland said I’ve been in Ohio so much he might start charging me for it. (Laughter.) It is wonderful to be back in[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by Deputy White House Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One, June 18, 2010
En Route Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010 – 10:50 A.M. EDT MR. BURTON: We’ll make this fast so you guys can eat. Q Why did the President take a shot at China in his G20 letter today — alluded to their problems with Chinese currency rates? MR. BURTON: Well, look, what[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19. Her determination, courage, and personal sacrifice in working for human rights and democratic change in Burma inspire[Read More…]
Michigan: Detroit Legalization Measure Confirmed For November Ballot
Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. Detroit citizens will vote this November on a municipal measure to prohibit the criminal prosecution of adults who possess minor amounts of marijuana. City Council members this week elected not to take action on the measure – instead opting to let the voters decide its outcome[Read More…]
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2010. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with[Read More…]
UN Deploys Speedboats to Save Victims of Floods in Myanmar and Bangladesh
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 June 2010 – United Nations aid agencies are using speedboats to help rescue people from flood waters that have inundated villages in western Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh and killed dozens of people. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported yesterday that eight boats that are normally used[Read More…]
