BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011.  This Saturday, October 22 in recognition of the the 16th annual National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, we will mark a historic development in our movement: on this day, activists from Occupy Boston will be joining activists from Occupy the Hood in a joint demonstration of[Read More…]

BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011.  The following proposal was consented to by Occupy Boston’s General Assembly on Thursday, October 20: Occupy Boston stands in solidarity with the Occupy the Hood rally taking place at 6pm on October 21 in Dudley Square Plaza. Occupy Boston will activate our solidarity by sending volunteers to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2011, 7:58 am In Chile, dozens of students and other protesters interrupted a Senate committee meeting Thursday to demand a popular referendum on how to resolve the country’s social problems, especially education. Portuguese trade unions on Thursday began a week of protests against the government’s austerity policies,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011 – 5:16 P.M. EDT         PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Hello, everybody.  I am very happy to welcome Prime Minister Stoltenberg to the Oval Office, and his delegation to the United States.  Michelle and I have incredibly fond memories of our visits to Oslo, and the extraordinary hospitality that[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Future of NATO Mission Confirmation on Qadhafi Death / Momentous Day for the People of Libya NATO Confirmation of Convoy Strike Controlling and Destroying Conventional Weapons / MANPADS Destruction Road Ahead for TNC needs / Establish Control of Militias /[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.  President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20.  The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway, which are grounded in our common heritage, values, ideals and interests.  The leaders renewed their commitments[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011 – 2:34 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming to the daily briefing. I do not have any announcements to make at the top, so I will go right to your questions. Erica. Q How and when was the President[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.   President Obama held a videoconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister David Cameron.  They discussed developments in Libya and the European financial crisis.  Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy fully understand the urgency of the issues in the Eurozone[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.  Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate” directing agencies to identify and dispose of $3 billion[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 20, 2011.  With the presentation today of a groundbreaking charter as a National Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, the National Taxi Workers Alliance became the 57th organization to be affiliated with the national federation of American unions.  The taxi workers are emblematic not only of changing employment relationships[Read More…]