Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Condolences for Russia Plane Crash Secretary Kerry’s Speech on U.S. Policy in the Western Hemisphere Secretary Kerry’s Travel Schedule MIDDLE EAST PEACE Encouraged by Comments by Both Sides Negotiating Team IRAN P5+1 / Principles Sanctions ISRAEL Bilateral Relationship / Secretary Kerry’s[Read More…]
Day: November 18, 2013
Senator Merkley: When Will We Say Enough is Enough?
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Senate Republicans filibustered another qualified nominee to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Robert Wilkins. In recent weeks, the Republican minority has also filibustered the nominations of Mel Watt to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency as[Read More…]
Senate Republicans Block Yes-or-No Vote on Fourth D.C. Circuit Nominee
Partisan obstruction stops Judge Robert Wilkins from taking seat on critical appellate court Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Today, all but two Senate Republicans blocked a yes-or-no vote on the nomination of District Judge Robert Wilkins to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. It was[Read More…]
Promising Start to Colorado Air Pollution Rules But Much Work Remains
Rulemaking process must result in strong protections for public health and Colorado communities Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division today unveiled proposed revisions to the state’s air pollution rules for the oil and gas industry that would, for the first time, directly regulate the powerful greenhouse[Read More…]
National Labor Relations Board Office of the General Counsel Authorizes Complaints Against Walmart, Also Finds No Merit to Other Charges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. The National Labor Relations Board Office of the General Counsel has investigated charges alleging that Walmart violated the rights of its employees as a result of activities surrounding employee protests. The Office of the General Counsel found merit in some of the charges and no merit[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Analysis on U.N. Climate Talks in Warsaw from Experts on the Ground
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Today, as the U.N. climate talks continue in Warsaw, Poland, the Center for American Progress released a new analysis on the status of the negotiations. The analysis finds that progress on important issues under discussion this week is being compromised by controversial issues including climate finance and addressing[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Calls on State Governments to Reform Outdated, Ineffective, and Bureaucratic Forms of Education Funding
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Too many state governments and school districts are employing outdated and ineffective forms of school funding, according to two new reports released today by the Center for American Progress. The reports detail how outdated approaches for funding and managing schools can hinder school-improvement efforts. While categorical grants—funding[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, November 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Alex A. Viola, 29, of Keller, Texas, died Nov. 17, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Organization of American States on U.S. Policy in the Western Hemisphere
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Mr. Secretary-General, thank you very, very much. Thank you for a wonderful welcome on this absolutely beautiful, luscious, seductive fall day, as pretty as it gets, and one that’s quickly prompting all of us to ask why we’re at work today. I’m privileged to be here.[Read More…]
Department of Justice Announces Investigation of the St. Louis County Family Court
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation of the Family Court of St. Louis. The investigation will focus on whether the court provides constitutionally required due process to all children appearing for delinquency proceedings and whether the court’s administration[Read More…]
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
Most Viewed
What A Former Roller Rink is Now at SD 162
6296 views