NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016. In a forward-looking policy address in Raleigh, North Carolina on Wednesday, Hillary Clinton explained how, as president, she will build an economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top. Clinton outlined five specific goals to realize this vision: 1) Pass the biggest investment in[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Supervision Finds Mortgage Servicers’ Ongoing Technology Failures and Process Breakdowns Trigger Rule Violations
CFPB Releases Special Edition of Supervision Highlights and Updates Mortgage Servicing Exam Procedures WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a special edition supervision report focused specifically on mortgage servicers. The report found that some mortgage servicers continue to use failed technology that[Read More…]
Statement from White House Counsel Neil Eggleston on the American Bar Association’s Evaluation of Chief Judge Merrick Garland
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. Today, the American Bar Association gave its highest possible rating to Chief Judge Merrick Garland, assessing him as unanimously well-qualified and affirming he has the experience and character to serve on the United States Supreme Court. The ABA, one of the largest and most respected nonpartisan[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Amendment to Expand Warrantless FBI Spying
Lose-Lose Proposal Does Nothing to Stop Terrorists; Removes Court Oversight Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today slammed a new amendment that would let the FBI demand broad amounts of Americans’ digital data without any court oversight. “Yesterday the Senate rejected measures that would help keep guns[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton in Ohio: Trump ‘Shouldn’t Have His Hands On Our Economy’
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. In a major speech in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton explained how Donald Trump would endanger the American and global economies as president, saying, “Just as he shouldn’t have his finger on the button, he shouldn’t have his hands on our economy.” Clinton laid out the[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Senate’s Rejection of Common-Sense Gun Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to defeat proposals that would prohibit suspected terrorists from buying guns and that would close loopholes in the background check system: “It’s incomprehensible and shameful that 53 Senators put a higher[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, June 20, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 – 1:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. As you might suspect from the screens behind me, I have a couple of comments at the top before I get to your questions. I’m going with the subtle approach today. (Laughter.) As many of[Read More…]
Statement from Head of the Civil Rights Division Vanita Gupta on Mississippi’s Decision to Close Investigation into Murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, released the following statement on Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood’s decision to close the investigation into the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner: “During ‘Freedom Summer’ in 1964,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on World Refugee Day 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 Today, on World Refugee Day, we recognize the challenges and hardships that refugees face, honor their courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming obstacles, and celebrate their many valuable contributions to our Nation. This year’s commemoration comes as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reports[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 – 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by thanking Penny -– not only for her kind words and friendship, but for her outstanding leadership in promoting American business and making the case for commercial diplomacy. Congratulations not only to Penny, but also her[Read More…]
