Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 260,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 259,000. The 4-week moving average was 259,250, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden react after Prince Harry of Wales hands the First Lady a ball that came to him while watching a wheelchair basketball game in the field house at Fort Belvoir, Va., Oct. 28, 2015. Their visit to Fort Belvoir is in support of[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2015 – 2:18 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good afternoon, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Welcome to Chicago, my hometown.  (Applause.)  Chief Beary, thank you for that introduction because it was brief, which — (laughter) — and that’s what I like.  At this point, one way or another,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015.  The Department of Justice today announced the release of an Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) report that addresses ambushes and violence against police officers.  The report, Ambushes of Police: Environment, Incident Dynamics, and the Aftermath of Surprise Attacks against Law Enforcement, analyzes ambushes of[Read More…]

Attorney General Lynch to Launch Phase Two of Six-City Community Policing Tour Highlighting Jurisdictions that Effectively Implement Recommendations in the 21st Century Policing Guidebook Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015.  The Department of Justice today released a new resource guide called The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Implementation Guidebook [external[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015 – 11:27 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, welcome to the White House, everybody.  And, Ayla, thank you for that introduction.  You did a great job.  I know your dad is incredibly proud of you.  I don’t know where your brother is right now.  (Laughter.)  But this[Read More…]

Perks and Kickbacks, Including Expensive Vacations to European Castles and Villas, Beach Getaways, Free iPads, Golf Outings, Expensive Jewelry and More Incentivize Retirement Advisors to Put Their Own Interests Ahead of Clients WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015.  United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today released the findings from an investigation into[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2015. Bernie Sanders was in New York on Monday to discuss the reasons his White House campaign is catching fire and whether he thinks he can capture the Democratic nomination. “Yeah, we can win,” Bernie told Whoopie Goldberg during an appearance on “The View.” (She called Bernie[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015 – 1:37 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Apologize for keeping you all waiting. Q    How was Harvard. MR. EARNEST:  The trip to Harvard was excellent.   Q    How was the visit?  How did they treat you? MR. EARNEST:  I enjoyed it.  They[Read More…]

Landmark Case Could Pave the Way for Marijuana Legalization NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2015. On Wednesday, Mexico’s Supreme Court will debate whether the prohibition of the consumption and cultivation of marijuana for personal use is unconstitutional. The Court will determine whether the prohibition of the consumption of marijuana – and its[Read More…]