Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2013. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, and retail trade. Household Survey Data Both[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
Senator Stabenow Pledges Opposition to the ‘Monsanto Protection Act’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– June 7, 2013. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has announced her intent to oppose an extension of the “Monsanto Protection Act,” or “Biotech Rider.” Senator Stabenow announced her opposition in a conversation (“colloquy”) with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on the Senate floor.[Read More…]
Officials Reduce Federal Unemployment Benefits
Sequestration Lowers EUC Payments by 16.8 Percent State Benefits Do Not Change CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Weekly unemployment insurance benefits to the long-term unemployed will be reduced 16.8 percent as a result of federal sequestration’s across-the-board budget cuts, the Illinois Department of Employment Security reminded today. The reduction will be reflected[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 6, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Continued Evaluation of Potential Chemical Weapons Use Fighting in Qusayr / Concern Over Influx of Foreign Fighters Golan Heights / Concern For Regional Stability / Austrian Withdrawal Geneva 2 Conference DPRK Talks With South Korea TURKEY Continue to Urge Calm /[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Mooresville Middle School — Mooresville, NC
Mooresville, SC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013 – 3:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Hello, Mooresville! (Applause.) Hello, Mooresville. It is good to be back in North Carolina. (Applause.) Now, first of all, I want to thank my staff for being smart enough to schedule a visit right before school lets out. (Laughter.) [Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Deputy Principal Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan en route Mooresville, NC, June 6, 2013
En Route Mooresville, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013 – 12:58 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: So to get it started this afternoon, Secretary Duncan is here to talk to you a little bit about the announcement that the President is going to make at Mooresville Middle School today. I know there have[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Music Conservatory Chorus Performs With Rolling Stones
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6 2013. The Music Conservatory Chorus from Roosevelt University joined the Rolling Stones for their hit song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” during three shows at the United Center on May 28, 31 and June 3. Choral directors Cheryl Frazes Hill, head of music education and director[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Amendment Incorporating Key Provisions of the Troop Talent Act Passes the Armed Services Committee
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013. Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth’s amendment including key provisions of the Troop Talent Act passed the House Armed Services Committee’s mark of the FY14 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 1960. The Troop Talent Act of 2013 was introduced by Congresswoman Duckworth in the House of Representatives and[Read More…]
CDC Urges Everyone: Get Ready to Stay Cool Before Temperatures Soar
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2013 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging people to prepare for extreme heat this summer by staying cool, hydrated, and informed. “No one should die from a heat wave, but every year on average, extreme heat causes 658 deaths in the United[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Andrea Expected to Make Landfall Soon, UPDATE 2 PM EDT, June 6, 2013
Tornado Threat Continues for Much of the Florida Peninsula Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2013 – Update 2 PM EDT Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: The west coast of Florida from Boca Grande to Indian Pass Flagler Beach Florida to Cape Charles[Read More…]
