GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. This follows an announcement on May 29 to move to the next step in the subsea operations. Subsea Source Control and Containment Preparations are ongoing[Read More…]
Month: June 2010
Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder on Gulf Oil Spill, June 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2010. This morning, I surveyed just one small portion of the damage caused by what is now the largest oil spill in American history. I was briefed by Coast Guard officers involved in the massive response effort and also surveyed the famed Louisiana Delta, where the early[Read More…]
2010 Doors to Diplomacy Award Winners
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2010. The Department of State is pleased to announce the selection of two winning websites for its 2010 Doors to Diplomacy Award, which is co-sponsored by Global SchoolNet. The awards recognize the web projects that best teach young people about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy.[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton Re: Certification of the Iraqi Election Results
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. I welcome today’s action by the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court certifying the results of the national election. Voter turnout in the March 7th vote was strong across Iraq’s 18 provinces. Iraq’s electoral commission and security forces successfully organized and carried out a credible and competitive election.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Strengthen Illinois’ ‘Race to the Top’ Application
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will strengthen Illinois’ application for federal ‘Race to the Top’ funds. Senate Bill 226, sponsored by Sen. Deanna Demuzio (D-Carlinville) and Rep. Mike Smith (D-Pekin), will revise the certification process for individuals who would like to become[Read More…]
ACLU Renews Call For Accountability At Start Of Torture Awareness Month
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union today renewed its call for the Obama administration to hold Bush-era government officials accountable for the torture and abuse of detainees in U.S. custody. Despite disavowing torture, the current administration continues to shield from civil liability, criminal investigation and public scrutiny[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Meeting with BP Oil Spill Commission Co-Chairs, June 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 11:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with these gentlemen, former Senator Bob Graham of Florida and former EPA Administrator, Bill Reilly. They will lead the National Commission on the BP oil spill in the Gulf, which is now the greatest[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Memorial Day at Andrews Air Force Base
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2010 – 7:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. First of all, I want to just say thank you to Colonel Steve Shepro who’s just done such great work for us and for me over the last several months, several years. I know he’s about to be[Read More…]
Former Vice President Al Gore and Wife Tipper Gore to Seperate After 40 Years of Marriage
From ABC News: In an email to friends Tuesday entitled "Email from Al and Tipper Gore," the couple said: "We are announcing today that after a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate. "This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have[Read More…]
Blacksmith Brands Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Four PediaCare Children’s Products
Tarrytown, NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. Blacksmith Brands, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is voluntarily recalling all lots of four children’s products in the PediaCare line. These products are sold exclusively in the United States. These products were manufactured for Blacksmith Brands by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a[Read More…]
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
Most Viewed
What A Former Roller Rink is Now at SD 162
6295 views