Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2016 MR DICKERSON: We sat down earlier with Secretary of State John Kerry, who is just back from Brussels. We asked him how worried he was about another terror attack in Europe. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, I think everybody’s concerned, because for several years now foreign fighters have[Read More…]
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White House Weekly Address: Defeating ISIL, March 26, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2016 This week, our hearts are with the people of Belgium, as terrorist attacks claimed the lives of more than thirty people. Yesterday, we learned that at least two Americans were killed. We pray for their families and loved ones. At least fourteen Americans were injured. And we pray for[Read More…]
Groups Ask Federal Court to Order Home Water Delivery in Flint, As Tap Water Remains Unsafe
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – Flint residents, an organization of pastors, and national advocacy groups are asking a federal court to order home water delivery for every household in the Michigan city served by Flint’s water system. Flint’s tap water remains unsafe and is likely to remain undrinkable for[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, March 25, 2016
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016 PRIME MINISTER MICHEL: Well, ladies and gentlemen, first of all, I would want to thank Secretary Kerry and the United States for their visit today in Brussels. It’s very important support for us. We are facing in Belgium and in Europe very difficult moments with these terrorist[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Easter 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2016 Michelle and I join our fellow Christians in observing Good Friday and celebrating Easter this weekend. This is a time to remember the sacrifices made for us and hold all who suffer close to our hearts. Yet it is also a time to rejoice, give thanks[Read More…]
Senators Merkley, Murray, Bennet, Wyden Press Federal Financial Regulators to Provide Clear Guidance so that Legal Marijuana Businesses Can Access Banking Services
Currently, many legal marijuana businesses are forced to operate on an all-cash basis, creating a public safety risk and making it more difficult for states to collect taxes WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2016. Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Senator Ron Wyden[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders, Senate Democrats Call to End the Ban on CDC Gun Violence Research
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders and 16 senators urged Senate appropriators in a letter this week to dedicate funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct research into the causes and prevention of gun violence in the United States. A 1996 Republican appropriations rider prohibits[Read More…]
Sen. Warren and Rep. Takano Commend Social Security Administration for Taking Steps to Ensure SSI Beneficiaries in Same-Sex Marriages Are Not Penalized
WASHINGTON, DC -(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2016 – Following a letter from United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Congressman Mark Takano (D-Calif.), and 119 of their congressional colleagues, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has adopted a streamlined waiver process to address errors in SSA’s treatment of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending March 19, 2016
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 265,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 6,000 from 265,000 to 259,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry Before Meeting With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Russia–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, Sergey, thank you very much. First of all, thank you for welcoming me back to Moscow, and indeed, this is my third visit. And I think it’s fair to say that each of the visits that I’ve had and (inaudible) have permitted us to[Read More…]
