Northampton, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. Today the Bill of Rights Defense Committee joined the Center for Democracy & Technology and a coalition of organizations from across the political spectrum in launching a campaign urging Congress to update a 1986 law that currently allows the government to read private email and track[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on the Occasion of Rosh Hashanah
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. Hello, everybody. Shana Tova. The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time for repentance and reflection. An opportunity to reaffirm our friendships, renew our commitments, and reflect on the values we cherish. As the High Holidays begin, we look back on all[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Town Hall with Linkedin
Mountainview, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011 – 10:58 A.M. PDT MR. WEINER: Thank you so much for joining us here today for a very special town hall discussion on a subject we all know to be truly important, and that’s putting America back to work. In just a moment, I’m going to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Wangari Maathai
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Professor Wangari Maathai. On behalf of all Americans, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Professor Maathai’s family and the people of Kenya at this difficult time. The world mourns with you[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko at Signing MOU on Nuclear Security Cooperation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: If I could, let me just say a word about the importance of what we have just done together. It is, for me, a great pleasure to welcome my colleague, the foreign minister of Ukraine, as we take yet another step in the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, September 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing ZAMBIA U.S. Congratulates Zambia on Successful Elections RUSSIA Prime Minister Putin’s Announcement That He Will Run for President / Next President of Russia is a Matter for the Russian People to Decide AFGHANISTAN Shooting Incident at U.S. Embassy Annex in Kabul /[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. Japan to Lift Evacuation Advisories for 5 Municipalities Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Japan’s government will lift evacuation advisories for five municipalities between the 12-mile to 19-mile advisory zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility, said Tadahiro Matsushita, senior vice minister for economy, trade and industry. Residents[Read More…]
G-20 Should Play Bigger Role in Global Economic Governance, China Tells UN Debate
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 September 2011. The Group of 20, the recently established bloc of major industrialized and developed economies, should have a greater role in global economic affairs, China’s Foreign Minister said today as he called on United Nations Member States to work more closely together to pursue development. Yang Jiechi told[Read More…]
DOT Fines Virgin Atlantic for Violating Price Advertising Rules
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Virgin Atlantic Airways, an airline based in the United Kingdom, $50,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel. “When passengers buy an airline ticket, they have a right to[Read More…]
ACLU Makes Case in Court Challenging Mandatory Drug Tests for TANF Applicants
ORLANDO, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. At a hearing today at the United States courthouse in Orlando, the ACLU of Florida defended the Constitutional rights of Floridians applying for the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program against a new law which requires TANF applicants to submit to a mandatory suspicionless[Read More…]
