NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 December 2010 – Three independent United Nations experts today voiced concern over the crackdown on human rights defenders during the two months since jailed activist Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The experts stated that since 8 October they have received reports of over 20 arrests[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2010.   Remarks delivered December 12, 2010 THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you, everybody.  Please, please have a seat.    Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everybody.  I want to thank our wonderful host, Ellen DeGeneres, for being[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2010. First Lady Michelle Obama, Administration Officials and Let’s Move! Advocates Reaffirm Commitment to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids. “Today is a great day for kids throughout our country as they will soon have healthier, and more nutritious food in their schools. As we continue to[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 December 2010 – An attack by the Sudanese armed forces against rebels in Darfur, the second such incident in the past 24 hours, has prompted the joint United Nations-African Union representative in the volatile region to démarche the Government. The ground attack occurred this morning in Khor Abeche,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2010.  Statement by Phillip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs, Department of State. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke was admitted to George Washington University Hospital yesterday. This morning, doctors completed surgery to repair a tear in his aorta. He is in critical condition and has been joined by his[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2010.  Right now, there’s a big debate taking place in Washington that will affect how much you pay in taxes next year.  If Congress doesn’t act, tax rates will automatically go up for just about everyone in our country.  Typical middle class families would end up paying[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Meetings with Palestinian and Israeli Leaders Secretary Clinton will Speak Tonight at the Saban Center Secretary Clinton will Travel Monday to Wakefield, Quebec for North American Foreign Ministers Meeting U.S. will Continue to Watch the Situation in Ivory Coast Very Closely Acting[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010.  Congressman John Adler (NJ-3) released the following statement concerning the tax cut proposal negotiated between President Barack Obama and Republican Senate Leaders. The proposal was rejected earlier today in a voice vote by the incoming 112th House Democratic Caucus. “I support the deal President Obama negotiated[Read More…]

WASHINGTON D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s framework agreement on taxes: “Members of Congress across the political spectrum should agree to temporarily extend the tax cuts for every single American. Raising taxes would be an inappropriate burden for hardworking American[Read More…]

Columbia, SC—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2010. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in support of President Barack Obama’s compromise tax proposal: “President Obama has won a major victory for the working families who need it the most by extending unemployment benefits, making raising a family, running a small business[Read More…]