BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2010. I strongly condemn the suicide attack today in Kabul, which has led to the death of Afghan civilians and ISAF soldiers, and injuries to many more Afghans. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this suicide attack, and I wish[Read More…]
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Statement from Commerce Secretary Locke on New Residential Construction in April 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released new residential construction data for April 2010. Permits for new housing units fell 11.5 percent in April, but housing starts rose 5.8 percent. Permits have grown 15.9 percent over the last 12 months, and starts have risen 40.9 percent. “Monthly housing[Read More…]
BP Agrees to Comply with Senators Boxer and Nelson Request to Turn Over Oil Spill Videos
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. This morning, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), received a call from a senior official with British Petroleum (BP) indicating that BP has agreed to comply with a request made by Senator Boxer and Senator Bill Nelson[Read More…]
Congressman McDermott Blasts Republicans’ Deceptive Claims About TANF Emergency Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. In their new “YouCut” project, House Republicans call for the elimination of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund (TANF ECF) describing it as a “new non-reformed welfare program.” One slight problem: the program they describe does not exist. TANF ECF does not include[Read More…]
House Panel to Hold Seven-Part Oversight Hearing Series on Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. As the Committee with primary jurisdiction over offshore oil and gas drilling, the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), will hold a seven-part oversight hearing series to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and examine the future of America’s offshore[Read More…]
Children’s Giraffe Blanket Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Giraffe Security Blankets Units: About 44,000 Importer: Rashti & Rashti,[Read More…]
Representative Mark Souder (R-Ind) Resigns from Congress
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. What follows is the announcement of Representative Mark Souder (R-Indiana) that he is resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives. It is with great regret I announce that I am resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as resigning as the Republican Nominee for[Read More…]
Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Re: New START Treaty
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2010. Well, Chairman Kerry and Senator Lugar and members of the committee, thank you for calling several hearings on the new START treaty and for this invitation to appear before you. We deeply appreciate your commitment to this critical issue. And I think both the Chairman and[Read More…]
Broad Coalition Urges Attorney General To Leave Miranda Warnings Intact
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2010. A broad coalition of human rights, religious and civil liberties groups sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder yesterday urging him to reconsider his call to Congress to “modernize” the public safety exception to Miranda warnings for terrorism suspects. Miranda warnings, ruled by the U.S. Supreme[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en route Youngstown, Ohio, May 18, 2010
Aboard Air Force One, En route Youngstown, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010 – 12:18 P.M. EDT MR. BURTON: I want to start with a statement about the attack in Afghanistan today. We’re reminded again this morning of the great sacrifice that our troops and their families are making, and our thoughts and[Read More…]
