Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2013. Last night, President Obama called Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia to inform him that, due to the government shutdown, he will not be able to go forward with his planned travel to Malaysia. The President reaffirmed the close partnership that he has forged with Malaysia and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2013. Last night, President Obama called President Aquino of the Philippines to inform him that, due to the government shutdown, he will not be able to go forward with his planned travel to the Philippines. The President reaffirmed our strong alliance with the Philippines and respect for[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013 – 2:02 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you for being here.  I hope you had a chance to hear the President’s remarks in the Rose Garden about this historic day, the first day that Americans across the country, millions of Americans, are taking[Read More…]

Bureau Finds Cost of Credit Has Generally Declined but Concerns Remain WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2013. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report detailing how the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act) reduced penalty fees and made the cost of credit cards clearer[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Government Shutdown / Passport, Consular Services / USAID / Maintaining Services Overseas Impacted State Department Offices / U.S. Citizen Services / Funding Evaluating Elements of Travel as Needed IRAN/ISRAEL Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Remarks at UN Iran’s Nuclear Program[Read More…]