WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is playing a vital role in the oil spill response, using all the scientific methods at its disposal, including satellites in space, planes in the air, boats on the water, gliders under the sea, scientists in the field, and information online.[Read More…]
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BP Given 48 Hour Deadline to Devise More Aggressive Plan to Contain Leaking Oil
GULF COAST—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2010. Click HERE to view a response letter from BP COO Doug Suttles to Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rear Adm. James Watson’s directive to build greater capacity and redundancy for oil containment, and click HERE to read Rear Adm. Watson’s response directing BP to devise a more aggressive[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2010. Today, President Obama called Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe to offer condolences for the tragic loss of life during the horrible flooding in Arkansas and express his concern for those who remain missing. President Obama assured Governor Beebe that FEMA will remain in close contact with Arkansas[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2010. President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke today by telephone in their first substantive conversation since the President’s congratulatory call on May 22, 2010. The President looks forward to seeing Cameron in Canada later this month and in Washington on July 20. The President[Read More…]
Press Briefing by National Incident Commander for Deepwater BP Oil Spill Response, June 11, 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater BP Oil Spill response, briefed the media Friday morning. MODERATOR: Good morning. Welcome to today’s briefing. We’ll follow the standard format today. Admiral [Thad] Allen will give the daily update and then we’ll take 10[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Calls on Senate Republicans to Allow a Vote to Protect Medicare Reimbursements
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2010. More than a decade ago, Congress set up a formula that governs how doctors get paid by the Medicare program. The intent was to slow the growth of Medicare costs, but the result was a formula that has proposed cutting payments for America’s doctors year after[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Russia Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who observe Russia Day. On June 12, 1992, the first Congress of the Russian Federation declared a new sovereign nation. But the relationship between our peoples goes back much further. This year,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on World Day Against Child Labor
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Childhood is a time that should be spent in classrooms and on playgrounds, but for 215 million children around the world, it is a time spent working, often in dangerous and deplorable conditions. And while reports indicate that child labor continues to decline, much work remains[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Arkansas Flash Flooding
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. Michelle and I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this horrible flash flood, and we offer our prayers for those who anxiously await news of loved ones still missing. State and local first responders[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, June 11, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton met with Palestinian Authority President Abbas today Senator Mitchell will travel to the region next week Secretary Clinton met with King Abdullah II of Jordan Assistant Secretary Jeff Feltman will travel to Iraq next week Secretary Clinton met with Senator Dodd and[Read More…]
