Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today the issuance of a joint Guidance for Employers Conducting Internal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 Audits. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), employers are[Read More…]
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Senator Wyden Questions FBI ID Policy on Freedom of Information Act Requests
Wyden Asks Why Government-Issued ID is Needed to Request Public Information; Questions How IDs Submitted to FBI Will be Used Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked FBI Director James Comey to explain the purpose of a new FBI policy requiring people to upload copies of government-issued[Read More…]
FAA Announces Small Drone Registration Rule
Registration Begins on December 21, 2015, First 30 Days are Free WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS) weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and[Read More…]
‘We Have Come a Long Way,’ Sanders Campaign Says of New Iowa Poll
MANCHESTER, N.H. –(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. Ahead here in New Hampshire, Sen. Bernie Sanders is gaining ground on Hillary Clinton in Iowa, according to a new Iowa Poll released Monday by Bloomberg Politics and The Des Moines Register. “We have come a long way in Iowa since we were at 5[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Burundi Travel Warning, Dec. 14, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Burundi and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Burundi depart as soon as it is feasible to do so. As a result of continuing violence, the Department of State ordered the departure of dependents of[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2015 – 5:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: In my first inaugural address, I committed this country to the tireless task of combating climate change and protecting this planet for future generations. Two weeks ago, in Paris, I said before the world that we needed a strong global[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at COP21 Plenary, Dec. 12, 2015
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2015. SECRETARY KERRY: Monsieur le President Hollande, Mr. Secretary-General, and my friend, Laurent Fabius, president of COP, let me begin by simply saying: Laurent, you have done a superb job, as everybody has said, exercising critical multilateral stewardship here, and everybody is very grateful for your leadership.[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Standing Strong in the Face of Terrorism
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2015. Hello, everybody. This week, Americans across our country have shown what it means to be strong in the face of terrorism. In San Bernardino, even as the community continues to grieve, people are refusing to be ruled by fear. Across the county, dedicated public servants are[Read More…]
Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill on Former Police Officer Daniel Holtzclaw’s Conviction of Sexually Assaulting Women While He Patrolled
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2015. Daniel Holtzclaw was found guilty of rape in Oklahoma, but rape culture is still being let off the hook. The former Oklahoma City police officer was accused of sexually assaulting thirteen African American women in the neighborhood he patrolled. Like so many other predators, Holtzclaw[Read More…]
Joint Press Conference With Secretary Carter and Secretary Fallon, Dec. 11, 2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon conduct a joint news conference at the Pentagon Dec. 11, 2015, after meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest. Carter hosted an enhanced honor cordon to welcome Fallon to the Pentagon. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt.[Read More…]
