Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2012. Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. The President proposed $1.5 billion for high-impact summer jobs and year-round[Read More…]

OWDC Adds Two Houses While Continuing Freedom Plaza Occupation, Adds New Projects, Builds for Massive American Spring Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2012. Occupy Washington, DC at Freedom Plaza announced today that it is expanding its efforts this winter and building toward a massive American Spring.  The Occupation announced adding two houses[Read More…]

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 January 2012.  The United Nations envoy to Iraq today voiced concern as he met with senior officials in the country’s Kurdistan region over Iraq’s continued political stalemate and rising sectarian tensions. In a statement released after his meeting with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in the city of Sulymaniya, the[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012. President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint four individuals to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant. • Richard Cordray, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau • Sharon Block, Member, National Labor Relations Board • Terence F. Flynn, Member, National Labor Relations Board • Richard Griffin, Member,[Read More…]

Shaker Heights, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012 – 1:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Ohio!  (Applause.)  Ah, it is good to be back in Ohio.  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Shaker Heights — (applause) — home of the Red Raiders.  (Applause.)  AUDIENCE MEMBER:  Mr. President, I love you! THE PRESIDENT: [Read More…]

En Route Cleveland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012 – 11:12 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Thank you all for joining us on our flight to Cleveland, Ohio, and on this trip. I’m sure you’ll ask me about the President’s announcement that he’ll be making today in Cleveland that he is appointing Richard Cordray to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Quartet Meetings INDIA State Department Map QATAR/AFGHANISTAN Taliban / Political Reconciliation YEMEN President Saleh / Visa MISCELLANEOUS U.S. Engagement with International Political Parties IRAN Freedom of Navigation in International Waters EU Sanctions American Citizen Detained in Iran Iranian Government treatment of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns. The IRS encourages taxpayers to e-file as it is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds. The IRS also[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2012. Unemployment rates were lower in November than a year earlier in 351 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 16 areas, and unchanged in 5 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Eight areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 25[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012.  THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Iowa! How are you guys?  I miss you all.  And I understand that it’s actually warmer tonight than it was four years ago, which means, I’m sure, great turnout at the caucuses. You know, on the ride over here I was reminiscing with[Read More…]