Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011. Thank you, Mr. President. And I would also like to express my appreciation to all of the delegates and to my colleague, Minister Rosenthal, for his comments. I want to thank the Implementation Support Unit for all the efforts to advance the work here. I want[Read More…]
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Attorneys General Oppose Federal Bill That Would Erode Right to Cell Phone Privacy
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011. Joined by her state counterparts from across the country, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called on Congress to oppose legislation that would allow for robo-calls to cell phones. Madigan said the “Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011” would force consumers to pay for the unwanted calls. Known[Read More…]
President Obama Speaks on Middle Class Tax Cuts (VIDEO)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Obama urges Congress to get to work on extending and expanding the payroll tax cut, which will help put more money in the pockets of middle class families.
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, December 6, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Open Skies Agreement with Montenegro SYRIA Ambassador Ford returns to Syria / Expect Syria to Abide by Vienna Convention Obligations / Security Considerations / Role of Turkey / Arab League Secretary’s Meeting with Syrian National Council / Respond to the Needs[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy in Osawatomie, Kansas
Osawatomie, Kansas–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011 – 12:59 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to start by thanking a few folks who’ve joined us today. We’ve got the mayor of[Read More…]
UN Deplores Deadly Twin Attacks on Afghan Civilians During Shiite Holiday
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 December 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have strongly condemned today’s explosions in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif that have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries of civilians who had gathered for a Shiite religious observance. Both explosions happened around midday, according to media reports. A[Read More…]
NATO Foreign Ministers to Discuss Operations, Partnerships and Chicago Summit
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–6 December 2011. The foreign ministers of NATO Allies and partner countries will meet in Brussels on 7 and 8 December to discuss current operations, the Alliance’s relationship with its partners, and preparations for the NATO summit in Chicago on 20-21 May 2012. The meeting will begin with a discussion[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, December 6, 2011
En Route Kansas City, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011 – 10:58 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: I want to thank you all for coming on this trip today to Osawatomie, Kansas. As I’m sure you’re aware, this is the location where Teddy Roosevelt gave his New Nationalism speech, a speech that really set the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Republican Filibuster of Caitlin Halligan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. I am deeply disappointed that a minority of the United States Senate has blocked the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Ms. Halligan has the experience, integrity, and judgment to serve with distinction on[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Return of Ambassador Ford to Syria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2011. Ambassador Robert Ford returns to Damascus today with our full confidence and support. His return demonstrates our continued solidarity with the Syrian people and the value we place on Ford’s efforts to engage Syrians on their efforts to achieve a peaceful and democratic transition. We believe[Read More…]
