Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT Statement Saluting Iraq’s Political Leaders for Forming a New, Inclusive Government Secretary Clinton Imposed Travel Restrictions to U.S. on Members of President Gbagbo’s Regime and Other Individual Supporters Groundbreaking Session at UN Security Council Today on Youth / Voices of a New Generation COTE[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern over clashes between Sudan’s Government troops and forces of one of the armed groups active in the country’s troubled western region of Darfur, noting that fighting has included attacks on civilians. Mr. Ban urged the Sudanese Government and the[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. In an Oval Office meeting today, the President discussed immigration reform with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC).  The President and the members discussed their deep disappointment with the DREAM Act failing in the U.S. Senate despite having the support of a majority of Senators[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010 – 11:15 A.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  Mr. Feller. Q    Thanks, Robert.  A few topics, please.  On the President’s meeting with the Hispanic Caucus that’s going on now, I assume — MR. GIBBS:  Yes. Q    Can you give us a bit of detail about what the mission[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  Across our Nation, mentors steer our youth through challenging times and support their journey into adulthood.  During National Mentoring Month, we honor these important individuals who unlock the potential and nurture the talent of our country, and we encourage more Americans to reach out and mentor[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  Stalking is a serious and pervasive crime that affects millions of Americans each year in communities throughout our country.  Though we have gained a better understanding of stalking and its prevalence since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994, this dangerous and criminal[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  Today’s decision will help preserve the free and open nature of the Internet while encouraging innovation, protecting consumer choice, and defending free speech. Throughout this process, parties on all sides of this issue – from consumer groups to technology companies to broadband providers – came together[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010.  I congratulate Iraq’s political leaders on forming a new, inclusive government that respects the will of the Iraqi people, reflects the nation’s diversity, and demonstrates a commitment to democratic ideals. This government is a testament to the desire of Iraqis to settle their differences through free[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2010. The Federal Communications Commission today acted to preserve the Internet as an open network enabling consumer choice, freedom of expression, user control, competition and the freedom to innovate. Chairman Genachowski voted for the Order; Commissioner Copps concurred and Commissioner Clyburn approved in part and concurred in[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 December 2010 – With the referendum on independence for Southern Sudan just weeks away, the United Nations refugee agency reported today that thousands of southerners living in the north are heading back by road, rail, barge and plane in both organized and spontaneous returns. Nearly 55,000 southern Sudanese[Read More…]