President Barack Obama holds a bilateral meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico in the Oval Office, Jan. 6, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Watch on YouTube Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2015. This afternoon, President Obama welcomed Mexican President Peña Nieto and his delegation to the White[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Jan. 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015 – 1:30 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Hope you’re feeling as rested and recharged as many of us here at the White House. I know that I am. Some of you are — although I don’t see too[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Ukraine Travel Warning, Jan. 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to eastern Ukraine. Despite the signing of a ceasefire agreement in September 2014, violent clashes between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces continue in parts of the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, resulting in thousands[Read More…]
St. Louis County Grand Juror Challenges Lifetime Gag Order
Seeks to Participate in Public Discussion of Ferguson Events ST. LOUIS –-(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. Grand Juror Doe, who served on the grand jury which investigated the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, is suing Robert McCulloch, prosecuting attorney for St. Louis County. Doe would like to[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Make 2015 the Year for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2015. Hello everyone, this is Joe Biden. I want to wish you all a Happy New Year. I know this is the time of year when we make resolutions to take care of our health, whether it’s joining a gym or eating healthier. But there’s one thing[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Executive Order Re: Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea, Jan. 2, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015. Today, the President issued an Executive Order (E.O.) authorizing additional sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This E.O. is a response to the Government of North Korea’s ongoing provocative, destabilizing, and repressive actions and policies, particularly its destructive and coercive cyber attack on Sony[Read More…]
#USTIRED: U.S. Visit by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Sparks National Week of Actions, Protests Demanding Obama & Congress End ‘Plan Mexico’ Drug War Funding
In the Wake of the Human Rights Crisis Exposed by Disappearance of the 43 Students in Iguala, Guerrero, Latinos and Allies Organize National Week of Action with Lobbying, Rally in Washington D.C., and events in 10 Other U.S. Cities to Demand Obama End Military Aid to Corrupt Mexican Government ACROSS[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Mario Cuomo
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015. Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo. An Italian Catholic kid from Queens, born to immigrant parents, Mario paired his faith in God and faith in America to live a life of public service – and[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Dec. 27, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 280,000 to 281,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jeff Rathke, Dec. 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing TURKEY/COUNTERTERRORISM MIDDLE EAST PEACE/REGION RUSSIA/UNITED STATES TURKEY ISRAEL SOUTH KOREA/NORTH KOREA MIDDLE EAST PEACE ARMENIA/AZERBAIJAN SOMALIA IRAN GAMBIA TRANSCRIPT: 12:25 p.m. EST MR. RATHKE: Good afternoon, everybody. So I have nothing for you at the top, so Matt, we’ll just turn over[Read More…]
