Cyclone Chapala made landfall in Yemen, dumping heavy rainfall on the island of Socotra. Photo: UNICEF Yemen/Ahmed Tani YEMEN–(ENEWSPF)–3 November 2015 – As cyclonic storm Chapala made landfall this morning in the southwest of Riyan in Yemen with a surface wind speed of 120 to 130 kilometres per hour, United[Read More…]
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In New Ad, Hillary Clinton Calls For Action To Confront ‘Epidemic of Gun Violence’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2015. In her newest TV ad, “Together,” Hillary Clinton expresses her commitment to confronting what she calls an “epidemic of gun violence.” The ad, drawn from footage of Clinton speaking at a recent town hall in New Hampshire, notes that between 88-92 Americans die each day from gun violence.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Criminal Justice Reform, Nov. 2, 2015
Newark, New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2015 – 4:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. It is good to be in Newark. (Applause.) Let me, first of all, thank your chancellor, Nancy Cantor, for hosting us here today. Where’s Nancy? (Applause.) There she is. Your Mayor, Ras Baraka, is[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, Nov. 2, 2015
En Route Newark, New Jersey—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2015 – 12:51 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Newark, New Jersey, where the President will visit with leaders in this community who are working to rehabilitate and reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals. The potential benefits[Read More…]
The Justice Department and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announce New Juvenile Re-Entry Assistance Program
New Re-Entry Program Aims to Reduce Barriers to Public Housing, Employment and Educational Opportunities Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2015. In an effort to reduce barriers for justice-involved youth, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a new Juvenile Re-Entry Assistance Program:[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Signing of the Budget Act of 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2015 – 11:50 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, last week, Democrats and Republicans came together to set up a responsible, long-term budget process, and what we now see is a budget that reflects our values, that grows our economy, creates jobs, keeps America safe. It’s going to[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Campaign Statement on Speaker Ryan’s Comments about Immigration Reform
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2015. In response to new House Speaker Paul Ryan’s comments this weekend ruling out any consideration of comprehensive immigration reform while President Obama is in office, Hillary for America Latino Outreach Director Lorella Praeli released the following statement: “Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement that he will not pass[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: President Obama Announces New Actions to Promote Rehabilitation and Reintegration for the Formerly- Incarcerated
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2015. This Administration has consistently taken steps to make our criminal justice system fairer and more effective and to address the vicious cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that traps too many Americans and weakens too many communities. Today, in Newark, New Jersey, President Obama will continue[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Receives Endorsement of International Longshoreman Association
Charleston, South Carolina—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2015. On Saturday, Hillary Clinton attended an organizing event with Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and International Longshoreman Association Local 1422 President Ken Riley. Clinton proudly accepted the union’s endorsement, and is thankful for the ILA’s role in the maritime industry to bolster both the local and[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: It’s Time To Reform our Criminal Justice System
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2015. Hi, everybody. Today, there are 2.2 million people behind bars in America and millions more on parole or probation. Every year, we spend $80 billion in taxpayer dollars to keep people incarcerated. Many are non-violent offenders serving unnecessarily long sentences. I believe we can disrupt the[Read More…]
