Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014 – 2:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Please, have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And give it up for our special guests, the 2013 WNBA Champions, “Los Lynx” -– the Minnesota Lynx. (Applause.) We happen also to have some fierce Lynx fans,[Read More…]
Day: June 12, 2014
Release of President Obama’s 2014 Medical Exam
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. The following is a report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The physical examination was performed and supervised by Ronny L. Jackson, MD, FAAEM, Physician to the President and Director of the White House[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abbott of Australia After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014 – 12:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s wonderful to have an opportunity to visit with Prime Minister Abbott. We had a chance to meet when I had the great honor of addressing the Australian Parliament. And we are so glad to be able to return[Read More…]
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister of Nouri al-Maliki, June 12, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President expressed the United States’ solidarity with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The Prime Minister discussed Iraq’s current security situation, and the Vice[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner’s Record Shows Voters Can’t Trust Him with their Tax Dollars
After Making Millions Off Illinois Taxpayers with the Help of Now-Convicted Political-Fixer Stu Levine, Rauner Says He Doesn’t Need a Government Salary Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. At a news conference today, Bruce Rauner said he would not accept a salary if elected Governor, falsely suggesting it would be a key piece of[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Letz Named All-American
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. The South Suburban College Baseball Program’s sophomore outfielder Stephen Letz (Lake Central High School) was selected as a 1st Team All-American by the Division I National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This is the second consecutive year Letz has received All-American honors, an impressive feat[Read More…]
Representative DeFazio Introduces Transportation Funding Bill
Bill eliminates federal gas tax, provides long-term funding Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today introduced legislation that would save the Highway Trust Fund from insolvency. HR 4848,“The Repeal and Rebuild Act,” is a long-term solution that would[Read More…]
Fungus That Causes Deadly Bat Disease Spreads to Mississippi
White-nose Syndrome Has Already Killed Millions of Bats in United States JACKSON, Miss.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The fungus that causes the bat-killing disease known as white-nose syndrome has been detected for the first time in Mississippi. The fungus that has already spread to 25 states and killed millions of bats was[Read More…]
US Cancer Survivors Face Significant Economic Burden
Medical costs, health insurance access, and lost productivity have an impact Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. U.S. cancer survivors face significant economic burdens due to growing medical costs, missed work, and reduced productivity, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly[Read More…]
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. High School Students at Lowest Level in 22 Years
Latest CDC teen behavior survey also finds fewer fights, too much texting and driving Current cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students lowest in 22 years. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Cigarette smoking rates among high school students have dropped to the lowest levels since the National Youth Risk[Read More…]