Paige Kuersten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Updated June 7 at 8:11 p.m. with arrangements. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School posted a statement on its Web site Sunday on the death of 16-year-old Paige Kuersten: The Marian Catholic High School Community grieves the loss of Paige Kuersten, who died Saturday evening[Read More…]
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Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, June 5, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides Operational Update for Unified Area Command National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen today provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the progress of the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill at the Theodore Staging[Read More…]
Press Briefing by National Incident Commander for Deewater BP Oil Spill Response, June 5, 2010
THEODORE, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010 – Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater BP Oil Spill Response, briefed the media Saturday morning at the Theodore staging area. 9:45 a.m. CT OPERATOR: Good morning everybody. We’re here at the Theodore, Alabama, staging area to give you the[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Passing of John Wooden
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010. I’m saddened to hear of the passing of an incredible coach, and an even better man, John Wooden. As a basketball fan, I remember fondly his ten NCAA championships, his unrivaled winning streak at UCLA, and the caliber of players he mentored. But as an American,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Announcement of James R. Clapper Jr. as Director of National Intelligence
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010 – 10:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. As President, I have no higher priority than the safety and security of the American people. And in an interconnected world where dangers can emerge suddenly, we have to protect ourselves against the full range of threats[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Outlines Administration Response Efforts to the BP Oil Spill
Grand Isle, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010. I’m speaking to you from Caminada Bay in Grand Isle, Louisiana, one of the first places to feel the devastation wrought by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. While I was here, at Camerdelle’s Live Bait shop, I met with a group of[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One En Route Louisiana, June 4, 2010
En Route Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010 – 1:51 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Hey, guys. So let’s go through a little of the schedule so we have a bit of a sense what we’re working on. I think that Ms. Hogan gave you guys the bait and tackle place — it’s an[Read More…]
Statement on the Gaza Flotilla by National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010. The Government of Israel has stated its desire to avoid a confrontation and a repeat of Monday’s tragic events on the Mavi Marmara. It remains a U.S. priority to provide assistance to the people of Gaza. In the interest of the safety of all involved, and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Briefing on Gulf Oil Spill Update
New Orleans, LA–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010 – 2:29 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to thank everybody who participated in this meeting. Most of the folks here were in the meeting that we had last week. One of the encouraging signs is that, at least with respect to Louisiana, it[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, June 4, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Calls with Ukrainian FM, Greek FM on Gaza, Iran, and other regional issues 21 years since Tiananmen Square, the US joins others in the international community to urge China to release all those still serving sentences for participating in peaceful protests then and[Read More…]
