CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014.  “I was deeply saddened to learn of Jim Brady’s passing today. Thinking of him brings back so many memories – happy and sad – of a time in all of our lives when we learned what it means to ‘play the hand we’re dealt.’ “On the 1980[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Statement by Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Former Press Secretaries Jay Carney, Robert Gibbs, Dana Perino, Scott McClellan, Ari Fleischer, Jake Siewert, Joe Lockhart, Mike McCurry, Dee Dee Myers, Marlin Fitzwater, and Ron Nessen: Jim Brady defined the role of the modern White House Press Secretary.[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Jill and I are saddened to hear of the loss of James Brady, our dear friend and one of the country’s finest public servants.  Our friendship goes back to the days when Jim was the press secretary to my former colleague, Republican Senator Bill Roth of[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former White House Press Secretary James Brady on his passing.  Jim is a legend at the White House for his warmth and professionalism as press secretary for President Reagan; for the strength he brought to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. “We are heartbroken over the passing of James Brady. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife, Sarah, and the rest of his family as we mourn the loss of our dear friend and a true American hero. Jim never gave up fighting and never lost his[Read More…]

Two-Year Battle for Bail Reform Culminates in Comprehensive Legislation That Will Promote Justice, Fairness and Public Safety; Advocates Applaud Bi-Partisan Effort for Reform Trenton, NJ—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Today the New Jersey State Assembly passed major bail reform legislation.  The legislation has already passed in the State Senate and will now[Read More…]

Fighting in Khuza’a Shows Grave Dangers to Families Seeking Safety Gaza–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014.  Israeli forces in the southern Gaza town of Khuza’a fired on and killed civilians in apparent violation of the laws of war in several incidents between July 23 and 25, 2014. Deliberate attacks on civilians who are[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. Well, President Kim, Jim, thank you very, very much for your welcome. Welcome to all of you here, and I appreciate your – the substance of your comments. And I also appreciate your generous comments regarding my privilege of being here as Secretary. (Laughter.) This is[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In this week’s address, the President discussed the new monthly jobs report and the fact that our economy created over 200,000 new jobs in July for the sixth straight month – the longest streak since 1997. To ensure this momentum can be sustained, the President is pressing Congress[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to eastern Ukraine due to ongoing violent clashes between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.  In addition, Russian military forces continue to occupy the Crimean Peninsula and[Read More…]