Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012 – 10:24 A.M. EDT NOTE: Please see below for a correction (marked with an asterisk*). THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Hope you guys are all staying cool. Well, listen, I just wanted to welcome these outstanding leaders to the Oval Office. I want to in particular acknowledge[Read More…]
Day: July 27, 2012
Fact Sheet: Advancing Israel’s Security and Supporting Peace
“Our commitment to the security of Israel is rock solid. And as I’ve said to the Prime Minister in every single one of our meetings, the United States will always have Israel’s back when it comes to Israel’s security. This is a bond that is based not only on our[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal Project to Be Expedited
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that the Atlanta Regional Multimodal Passenger Terminal project will be expedited as a nationally and regionally significant infrastructure project, shaving up to a year off the review timeline for the project. The Atlanta Regional[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! London Event
London, England–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012 – 11:30 A.M. BST MRS. OBAMA: Are you all having fun? (Applause.) It looks like so much fun! I am so excited to be here — AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you! MRS. OBAMA: You are welcome. (Laughter.) Thank you. I am thrilled to be here in London for[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at a Breakfast to Honor the U.S. Olympic Team
London, England–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012 – 9:00 A.M. BST MRS. OBAMA: Yay to you! Wow! I’m going to be saying that a lot over the next few days — wow! Wow! Wow! I can’t believe I’m here with you all. I am beyond proud. Thank you so much. It is a pleasure[Read More…]
Investigating Alleged LRA Activity in Sudan Critical to New UN LRA Strategy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2012. Joseph Kony and combatants from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) may be active in Sudan’s South Darfur region, which could impede a new regional strategy to stop LRA violence approved by the United Nations (UN) Security Council, a coalition of NGOs said today. The groups called[Read More…]
International Lawmakers Call on Iran to Release Narges Mohammadi
Senator Kirk Adds Jailed Human Rights Advocate and Journalist to Iranian Dissident Awareness Program WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2012. Senator Mark Kirk (US), Hon. Irwin Cotler (CA), MP Denis MacShane (UK), MP Michael Danby (AU), MP Fiamma Nirenstein (IT) and MP Emanuelis Zingeris (LT), members of the Global Iranian Political[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 27, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. President Obama Woos Older Voters in Florida In a recent campaign speech to a seniors audience in West Palm Beach, President Barack Obama laid out his platform for older Americans, pointing out the clear differences between his vision for the country and Mitt Romney’s. “You should[Read More…]
Pesticides Detected in Long Island Sound Lobsters for the First Time
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. A Connecticut state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection study has detected residues of mosquito control pesticides in lobsters pulled from Long Island Sound. Using new testing technology that can detect small concentrations of substances, ten lobsters were tested for three common mosquito control chemicals: malathion,[Read More…]
The SafeLawns Drought Bulletin: 23 Points to Save Water, Time & Stress (For You and the Plants)
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2012 This is the appearance of a typical drought-stressed lawn in many parts of North America right now. In all likelihood, however, it will recover when the weather cools and rain returns. As the news continues to build about the now-epic drought conditions sweeping the nation, my[Read More…]