Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel Update / Meetings in Saudi Arabia Welcome to Visiting Pakistani Journalists / ECA Exchange Program SUDAN Meriam Ibrahim Released on Bail SYRIA/SAUDI ARABIA Meeting with President Jarba / Syria / ISIL Threat Meeting with King Abdullah / Syria[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Ramadan, June 27, 2014.
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2014. On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan. A time for self-reflection and devotion through prayer and fasting, Ramadan is[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2014. Today at a review conference in Maputo, Mozambique, the United States took the step of declaring it will not produce or otherwise acquire any anti-personnel landmines (APL) in the future, including to replace existing stockpiles as they expire. Our delegation in Maputo made clear that we[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy in Minneapolis, MN, June 27, 2014
Minneapolis, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2014 – 10:15 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Minneapolis! (Applause.) How is everybody doing today? You look good. (Applause.) It is good to see all of you. I miss Minneapolis. I missed you guys. Go ahead and have a seat, I’m going to be talking for a[Read More…]
Congressional Scorecard on Mass Surveillance: StandAgainstSpying.org Launches to Encourage NSA Reform
Diverse Coalition Reveals Lawmakers Who Aced, Failed and Were Missing in the Debate Over Mass Spying San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2014. A coalition of 22 organizations from across the political spectrum today launched StandAgainstSpying.org, an interactive website that grades members of Congress on what they have done, or often not[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence: Healthy Job Growth Offsets Dismal Wage Prospects, June 27, 2014
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2014. The small June gain in consumer confidence was not as meaningful as the fact that the Consumer Sentiment Index has remained largely unchanged at its current level for the past six months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Conducted by the U-M[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Howard Baker
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2014 Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Howard Baker. Howard was many things over the course of his career – from Senate Majority Leader, to White House Chief of Staff, to Ambassador. Yet, it was his ability to broker compromise and his[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Town Hall, June 26, 2014
Minneapolis, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2014 – 2:24 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Minneapolis! (Applause.) Good to see you. Good to see you. Everybody have a seat. It is good to be back in Minnesota. (Applause.) Last time I was here it was colder. (Laughter.) Here’s just a tip for folks who[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, June 26, 2014
En Route Minneapolis, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2014 – 11:55 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I know we have a couple of Minnesotans on board, so I know there’s particular excitement back here about our ultimate destination this afternoon. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Merkley Highlight NTSB’s Call for Expanded Oil Trains Transparency
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2014. First responders need more timely and detailed information about crude-by-rail trains in order to better protect communities, according to a letter from the National Transportation Board released today by Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. The senators urged Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to use[Read More…]
