Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado, 25, of San Jose, Calif., died May 23 in Zharay, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his patrol with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]
Day: May 25, 2012
FACT SHEET: Memorial Day and Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2012. This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have defended our nation, and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. On Memorial Day, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will participate in an event at Arlington National Cemetery. The President, Vice President,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Energy in Newton, Iowa
Newton, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2012 – 4:30 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Iowa! (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in Newton! (Applause.) It’s been a while. It’s good to be back in Iowa. It’s brought back memories — of a lot of driving. (Laughter.) And I just had a great[Read More…]
Not Coming to America: Why the US is Falling Behind in the Global Race for Talent
Immigrants get off a ship at Ellis Island. New York-(ENEWSPF)- Partnership for a New American Economy and Partnership for New York City Release Study on Successful International Recruitment Strategies and Ways the U.S. Can Fix Its Broken Immigration System The Partnership for a New American Economy and Partnership for New[Read More…]
Report: America’s Immigration System Has Caused ‘Self-inflicted Economic Wounds’
From GlobalPost.com: The report makes several recommendations to better the American immigration system, including providing more visas and green cards based on economic needs; creating a program to allow foreign entrepreneurs to start their companies in the US; and allowing local governments to recruit immigrant workers to meet regional needs, The[Read More…]
Being Dominican: What Sets Marian Catholic Apart
Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic offers this video under the title, "What makes your school Dominican?" Marian Catholic is run by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL. Enjoy the video below. Punch it up to full screen to get the full effect. The video[Read More…]