WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2011. The United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, Dennis K. Burke, announced today that his office filed a federal complaint against Jared Lee Loughner.  The complaint was signed by Magistrate Judge Michelle Burns in Phoenix. Loughner is suspected of shooting U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, Chief Judge John[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2011.  I am extremely pleased that polling has started for the Southern Sudan Referendum, and congratulate the people of Southern Sudan who are determining their own destiny. This is an historic step in the years-long process to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended the civil[Read More…]

Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2011. “It is a pleasure to be back in Beijing.  I’d like to thank the government and people of China for their gracious hospitality, which I’ve greatly enjoyed since my first visit almost 30 years ago.  Much has changed since then. “I also want to thank Gen.[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2011. Following is the text of a joint statement by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Støre, and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague on the start of polling for the Southern Sudan referendum. Begin Text: We welcome the start of polling today[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. FBI Director Mueller is traveling to Arizona to coordinate the investigation into a shooting today in Arizona that killed several individuals, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl, and wounded several others, including a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Attorney General Eric H. Holder,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011.  “I am saddened to hear of the attack on Congresswoman Giffords and members of her staff earlier today in Tucson, Arizona.   I have had an opportunity to interact with Congresswoman Giffords in her capacity as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, where she served[Read More…]

Arizona-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ chief of staff Pia Carusone released the following statement today after the congresswoman was shot: An unthinkable tragedy occurred at our Congress On Your Corner event today in Tucson. Our community has lost beloved friends and colleagues, and many more are injured. Our hearts and prayers[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011 – 4:46 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  As many of you are aware, earlier today a number of people were shot in Tucson, Arizona, including several who were meeting at a supermarket with their congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords.  We are still assembling all the facts, but we know[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011.  U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) made the following statement regarding the horrifying attack at an event for U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) in Tucson, Arizona: “I am horrified by the violent attack on Representative Gabrielle Giffords and many other innocent people by a wicked person who has[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2011. Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement condemning the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and members of her staff today in Tucson, AZ: “I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff.  An attack on one who serves[Read More…]