Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011 – 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Pretty full house. Q Why are you smiling? MR. CARNEY: Because it’s an absolutely gorgeous day outside for the first time in a while. And if only — if only — we should have done this[Read More…]
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State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, July 14, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Deputy Secretary Nides’ Telephone Call to Pakistani Minister of Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh / U.S. Civilian Assistance Program to Pakistan U.S. Expresses Condolences to Families of the Victims of PKK Attack in Turkey / Condemns the Attack / Strongly Supports Turkey[Read More…]
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Retail Sales in June 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for June 2011. Retail sales increased 0.1 percent, stronger than private-sector expectations of a 0.2-percent decline. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales were unchanged, matching private-sector expectations. Sales at gasoline stations declined 1.3 percent, largely due to[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Allegedly Soliciting Jihadists to Kill Americans
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2011. Emerson Winfield Begolly, 22, of New Bethlehem, Pa., was indicted by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., today for allegedly soliciting Islamic extremists to engage in acts of terrorism within the United States and posting bomb-making instruction materials online. The indictment was announced by Lisa Monaco,[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 9, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. Special Factor: Minnesota has indicated that approximately 11,500 of their reported initial claims are a result of state employees filing due to the state government shutdown. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 405,000, a[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 13, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011 – 12:54 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. I have a brief statement from the President on the attacks in Mumbai today. “I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai. And my thoughts and prayers[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Attacks in Mumbai
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai, and my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost loved ones. The U.S. government continues to monitor the situation, including the safety and security of our citizens. India is a close friend and[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on Attacks in Mumbai, India
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. We condemn these despicable acts of violence designed to provoke fear and division. Those who perpetrated them must know they cannot succeed. The Indian people have suffered from acts of terrorism before, and we have seen them respond with courage and resilience. We are continuing[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, July 13, 2011
Wshington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing INDIA Bombing in Mumbai / U.S. Condemnation / Offer of Condolences / Offer of Support and Assistance ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Quartet Meeting / Productive Session / Gaps Between Parties / Remain Engaged Proposed Law / Internal Israeli Matter / Freedom of Expression TURKEY[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, July 13, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2011. NEI Comments on NRC Post-Fukushima Report Tony Pietrangelo, NEI’s senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, conducted a teleconference with the media today on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff report recommending steps the agency should take in light of the accident at Fukushima Daiichi. Earlier[Read More…]
