Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 457,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 476,000. The 4-week moving average was 462,750, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 June 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced deep concern at the news that the municipality of Jerusalem has advanced planning for the demolition of existing homes and the construction of further settlements in the Silwan area in the east of the city. “The planned moves are contrary[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 June 2010 – As major economies continue to cope with the global financial crisis, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged businesses to think differently about how and where they devote resources, stressing the importance of investing in developing nations to promote global growth. “We can’t afford not to invest[Read More…]

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2010. The American Civil Liberties today submitted written testimony to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties for a hearing on updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the need for reform in the use of location tracking information. ECPA became law[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2010.  President Obama has decided to increase U.S. humanitarian assistance to Yemen by $29.6 million, to $42.5 million this fiscal year.  This assistance will provide food, water and sanitation, shelter, and health care to over 280,000 individuals displaced by the conflict in northern Yemen, as well as[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2010. President Obama offers his congratulations to Julia Gillard on her assumption of the position of Prime Minister of Australia and on the historic step of becoming Australia’s first female prime minister.  The United States and Australia enjoy a special and productive relationship and alliance that will[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2010. In a call yesterday, President Obama informed President Karzai of his decision to accept General Stanley McChrystal’s resignation  and his intent to nominate General David Petraeus to assume command of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.  Both leaders expressed admiration and praise for General McChrystal’s[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2010. Following up on earlier conversations between their national security teams, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron spoke yesterday on Afghanistan.  The Prime Minister confirmed that U.K. Lieutenant General Nick Parker would serve as the acting Commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force mission until a new[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 June 2010 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees has urged the international community to bridge a $103 million budget deficit, saying any further funding shortfall would continue to undermine its ability to provide services to those in need. “Without more generous[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Delivered Remarks at U.S.-India Chief Executive Officer forum Secretary Clinton Opening Remarks Event Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month Upcoming Visit of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak Travel of AF Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson Travel of IO Assistant Secretary Esther[Read More…]