Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Under Secretary Sherman to Lead Delegation to Libya Ministerial in Paris BAHRAIN Bahrain National Dialogue ISRAEL Settlement Approval at Beit El TURKEY Attack at Border Posts EGYPT Censorship of YouTube Protests PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Support to Palestinian Authority / Appropriated Money from[Read More…]
Day: February 11, 2013
Remarks by President Obama in Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013 – 1:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Every day at the White House we receive thousands of letters from folks all across America. And at night, upstairs in my study, I read a[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, Februay 11, 2013
Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013 – 12:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing. I know there’s a call time for the Medal of Honor ceremony, so we’re going to have to keep this quick so everybody who wants to[Read More…]
Colorado Senate Health Committee to Vote Thursday on New Legislation that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
Legislation Expands Access to Life-Saving Overdose Antidote, Naloxone; Overdose Is a Leading Cause of Accidental Death in Colorado Treatment Providers, Public Health Advocates and Families Who Have Lost Loved Denver–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. This week, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee will consider SB 13-14, which expands access[Read More…]
Man Fighting Deportation to be Representative Gutierrez’ Guest at State of the Union Address
Congressman Has Been Helping South Carolina Father Fight Deportation Case For More Than A Year Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) announced today that he would bring Gabino Sanchez, a South Carolina father and husband fighting deportation, to be his guest at the President’s State of the Union[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Invites Mother of Illinois Shooting Victim to the State of the Union
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth has invited Denise Reed, the mother of Starkesia Reed and an advocate against gun violence, to the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Starkesia Reed was a fourteen year old honor roll student who was killed by a stray bullet from an[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, State’s Attorney Alvarez and Police Superintendent McCarthy Introduce Legislation Strengthening Illinois Gun Laws
Legislation Requires Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes; State’s Attorney Issues Directive to Prosecutors to Seek Maximum Penalties Until Law is Passed CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy today announced the introduction of statewide gun safety legislation that increases[Read More…]
PA State Senator Daylin Leach Formally Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill Today in Harrisburg
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach will formally introduce a bill to tax and regulate marijuana in Pennsylvania. “This past November, the people of Washington State and Colorado voted to fully legalize marijuana,” said Leach. “It is time for Pennsylvania[Read More…]
Increasing Opportunities for Chinese Direct Investment in Clean Energy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Today as President Obama prepares to deliver his State of the Union speech, expected to touch on ways that energy can be harnessed to move our economy forward, the Center for American Progress released “Increasing Opportunities for Chinese Direct Investment in U.S. Clean Energy.” This analysis[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on Pentagon Decision to Extend Benefits to Same-Sex Military Spouses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Today the Pentagon announced 20 new benefits to be available to gay service members and their families. In response the Center for American Progress released the following statement from Senior Fellow Lawrence J. Korb: The Pentagon’s announcement today that it would extend a number of benefits to[Read More…]
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