Some of the damage in Kathmandu Valley caused by the devastating earthquake which rocked Nepal. Photo: UNDP Nepal/Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–28 April 2015 – In response to severe devastation caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and many strong aftershocks that have hit Nepal since 25 April, the United Nations Emergency[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015.  Attorney General Loretta Lynch released the following statement on the situation in Baltimore, Maryland: “I condemn the senseless acts of violence by some individuals in Baltimore that have resulted in harm to law enforcement officers, destruction of property and a shattering of the peace in the[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015 SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Let me start by thanking Ambassador Ferouki and Director General Amano for their leadership and for the deep commitment to the principles and the goals that are embodied by the NPT. I want to begin by reading a portion of the[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015 Following her swearing-in this afternoon, President Obama met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the White House to welcome her to the team and reiterate that he looks forward to her leadership at the Department of Justice. The Attorney General thanked the President then updated him[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today warned all 50 governors about the devastating cuts their states will face if the Republican budget plan becomes law. In a series of letters, Sanders explained what the cuts would mean for working families, the elderly, children, the sick and the[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Mark Warner (D-VA) today sent a letter to Senate Rules Committee Chairman Roy Blunt (R-MO) calling for contractors[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015 As I look out over all of you gathered here today, my overwhelming reaction is one of profound gratitude.  I must, of course, thank the President for his faith in me in asking me to lead the department that I love to even greater heights. Thank[Read More…]

Cleveland, Ohio –(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. Good morning.  It is an honor to be here today alongside my colleagues who are stalwart champions of our seniors.  We are here because we care about making sure that all Americans, throughout their lifespans, can have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2015.  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nepal and recommends that U.S. citizens in Nepal exercise caution when traveling in or planning departure from the country following the 7.9 magnitude earthquake on April 25.  The possibility for aftershocks of significant[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2015 I join the people of the United States in expressing our deepest condolences to all of those affected by today’s earthquake in Nepal, including the families of those who died in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. We are working closely with the government of Nepal to provide[Read More…]