Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2010. Andrew Romanoff applied for a position at USAID during the Presidential transition. He filed this application through the Transition on-line process. After the new administration took office, he followed up by phone with White House personnel. Jim Messina called and emailed Romanoff last September to see[Read More…]
Month: June 2010
Remarks by President Obama in Presenting Library of Congress Gershwin Prize to Sir Paul McCartney
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2010 – 8:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please, everybody have a seat. The show is not over. (Laughter.) To all the tremendous artists from all the genres and backgrounds who’ve joined us tonight to pay tribute to[Read More…]
Death Notice: Mary Arriaga nee Garcia
Mary Arriaga nee Garcia, 88, resident of Richton Park, IL. previously of Chicago’s Bridgeport area, May 30, 2010. Beloved wife of Ralph; loving daughter of the late Sylvestre and Ramona Garcia; dear mother of Hope (Jose) Vilella, late Rudolph Arriaga, Elena (Joseph) Sabbia, Roberto Arriaga, and Yolanda Demitroulas; cherished grandmother[Read More…]
Death Notice: Rose Borgia
Rose Borgia, 86, May 29, 2010, Richton Park, IL; Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Palma Borgia; dear sister of Raymond Borgia, late Helen Degnan, and the late Peter Borgia; Rose was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a member of the Third Order[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, June 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 2:21 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Mr. Feller. Q Sir. Two topics I’d like to ask you about, Robert. On the Mideast, does President Obama condemn Israel’s raid of the aid ship headed to Gaza? MR. GIBBS: Well, Ben, let me simply restate what the international[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Alan García of Peru in the Oval Office
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 6:41 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I’ve just had an excellent meeting with President Garcia. I want to welcome him not only to the Oval Office but also say to the Peruvian people how much we appreciate the friendship between our two countries. Peru I[Read More…]
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: BRP Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Units:[Read More…]
With Iraqi Poll Results Certified, UN Envoy Urges Formation of New Government
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2010 – The top United Nations official in Iraq today welcomed the decision by the country’s highest court certifying the results of the parliamentary elections held nearly three months ago, and called on leaders to complete the formation of the new government at the earliest. In a[Read More…]
UN Peacekeepers Help with Rescue Efforts After Ship Sinks Off Liberian Coast
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2010 – United Nations peacekeepers serving in Liberia have joined in search and rescue efforts off the coast of the West African country after a ship sank overnight, with many passengers reported missing. The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) dispatched two helicopters this morning to help search[Read More…]
UN Security Council Calls for Prompt, Impartial Probe Into Deadly Gaza Convoy Incident
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2010 – The Security Council today condemned the acts that led to the deaths of at least 10 civilians after the Israeli military yesterday intercepted a convoy of aid ships bound for Gaza, calling for a “prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation.” Dozens of others were also[Read More…]