Zurich, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015 Thank you, Attorney General [Michael] Lauber, for those kind words – and for your unwavering partnership on a range of issues with profound implications for our nations, and for the world.  I could not be more grateful for your bold leadership, your unyielding determination, and your[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2015. Hillary Clinton released the following statement after the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry endorsed her for President. The United Association has 340,000 members and joins previous endorsements from the American Federation of Teachers, the Machinsts Union, and the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2015 Hi, everybody.  Next week marks seven years since a financial crisis on Wall Street that would usher in some hard years for working families on Main Street.  Soon after that, I took office.  And we set out to rebuild our economy on a new foundation for[Read More…]

Near the town of Gevgelija, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, a young Syrian girl holds the hand of an adult waiting to board a train to the Serbian border. Photo: UNICEF/Tomislav Georgiev GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–11 September 2015 – The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed the European Commission’s proposals unveiled last Wednesday[Read More…]

Medical Expert: “Continual enteral feeding is shockingly inadequate” New York –(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2015. Attorneys for a 74-pound Guantánamo prisoner who is “on the precipice of death” according to three medical experts today urged a federal court to order his release despite the Obama administration’s opposition. Tariq Ba Odah, who is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015.  Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning and thank you all for being here.  It is an honor to stand with so many friends, colleagues and members of our extended Justice Department family as we observe a tragic anniversary of devastating loss – and as we[Read More…]

Law Enforcement Lobby Deploys Heavy-Handed Scare Tactics; Senator Mitchell’s Bill, SB 443, Would Have Required Conviction Before Forfeiture SACRAMENTO, CA —(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015. Civil asset forfeiture reform legislation authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) and David Hadley (R-Torrance) failed to pass the Assembly Floor today after extraordinary efforts by[Read More…]

OHIO—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015. In remarks at a “Women for Hillary” grassroots organizing meeting in Columbus, Ohio, Hillary Clinton made clear that she would fight for women, girls and their families on an array of issues as president. From ensuring quality affordable childcare and paid family leave to raising the minimum[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015 Today, the Senate took an historic step forward and voted to enable the United States to work with our international partners to enable the implementation of the comprehensive, long-term deal that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This vote is a victory for diplomacy,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2015 The President today spoke with over 500 rabbis from the four major American Jewish religious denominations to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on September 13. In addition to wishing the Rabbis and their congregations a happy, healthy new year, the[Read More…]