Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2015 Michelle and I are grieving tonight. Beau Biden was a friend of ours. His beloved family – Hallie, Natalie, and Hunter – are friends of ours. And Joe and Jill Biden are as good as friends get. Beau took after Joe. He studied the law, like[Read More…]
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Statement by Vice President Biden on the Death of His Son, Beau
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2015 It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life. The entire Biden family is[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Pass the USA Freedom Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2015. Hi, everybody. As President and Commander in Chief, my greatest responsibility is the safety of the American people. And in our fight against terrorists, we need to use every effective tool at our disposal — both to defend our security and to protect the freedoms and[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Lebanon Travel Warning, May 29, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because of ongoing safety and security concerns. U.S. citizens living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept the risks of remaining in the country and should carefully consider those risks. In[Read More…]
At Debate, UN and Security Council Renew Pledge to Counter Foreign Terrorist Fighters
Security Council holds meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. UN Photo/Loey Felipe NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 May 2015 – The increasing number of foreign terrorist fighters populating the front-lines of the world’s conflict zones is cause for deepening concern and requires the international community’s bolstered efforts[Read More…]
Scores Tell FEC: Ban on Political Contributions by Government Contractors Should Apply to All Entities of the Contractor
Philadelphia Mayor, Connecticut and New York Elections Officials Are Among Those Urging the Agency to Close the ‘Many Faces of Chevron’ Loophole WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. A federal contractor should not be able to evade the law by making campaign contributions through one corporate entity while handing over ownership[Read More…]
UN ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Desperate Situation Facing Thousands of Iraqis Fleeing Ramadi
Many people were stranded for several days waiting in searing heat to cross Bzebiz bridge, the main entry point from Ramadi in Anbar province into Baghdad. Photo: UNHCR/G. Ohara GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)-29 May 2015 – Some 85,000 Iraqis have fled fighting in the central city of Ramadi but as temperatures in the[Read More…]
U.S. Removes Cuba From Terror List
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2015. In December 2014, the President instructed the Secretary of State to immediately launch a review of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and provide a report to him within six months regarding Cuba’s support for international terrorism. On April 8, 2015, the Secretary of[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Eric Shultz Aboard Air Force One, May 28, 2015
En Route Joint Base Andrews–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015 – 3:02 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One en route back to Washington, back from Miami where the President had a really worthwhile day touring the National Hurricane Center, discussing climate change, and then as you saw,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Annual Hurricane Season Outlook and Preparedness Briefing
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015 – 2:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am here at the National Hurricane Center for our annual update on preparations for hurricane season, which begin on Monday. And I want to thank our NOAA Administrator, Kathy Sullivan; FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate, and their teams[Read More…]
