Church Claims It Owns the Term ‘Mormon’ San Francisco–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) urged a federal judge to quickly resolve a dispute over the use of the term “Mormon” in an online dating site, arguing that extended litigation based on a frivolous claim could bury a small[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the award and distribution of approximately $123.5 million for passenger ferry projects and ferry operators throughout the United States and selected territories. The funds will support existing ferry service on many of the nation’s waterways, establish new ferry service[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSFP)—May 31, 2014. Today the American people are pleased that we will be able to welcome home Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held captive for nearly five years.  On behalf of the American people, I was honored to call his parents to express our joy that they can expect his safe[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2014. Hi, everybody.  I’m here at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., visiting with some kids being treated here all the time for asthma and other breathing problems.  Often, these illnesses are aggravated by air pollution – pollution from the same sources that release carbon and contribute[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 1:50 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  How are you?  You obviously heard earlier from the President in this room and he took some of your questions, so perhaps that means this will be a relatively short briefing.  (Laughter.)  Might go easy[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection released a report on the agency’s use of force policies and practices completed over a year ago by a respected independent think tank, the Police Executive Research Forum, along with a revised Use of Force Policies Handbook that incorporates the report’s[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Warsaw, Paris, and Normandy Transatlantic Diplomatic Fellowship Program Visitors SYRIA American Citizen Involved in Suicide Bombing / Concern about Foreign Fighters BENGHAZI Congressional Subpoena PALESTINIANS No Decisions on U.S. Engagement before Formation of Interim Government ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS U.S.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 2:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  We’re here at FEMA’S National Response Coordination Center to get an update on this year’s preparations for hurricane season, which begins on Sunday.  I want to thank Secretary Jeh Johnson as well as FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for leading this[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2104. President Obama announced today that White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is stepping down. Carney plans to leave the position in mid-June. He informed President Obama of his decision in April. Carney has served as Press Secretary since 2011 replacing Robert Gibbs. President Obama said Carney[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – 12:35 P.M. EDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Earlier this year, I launched something we’re calling “My Brother’s Keeper,” and I think that many of you recall me talking in very personal terms about someone who grew up without a father and made some mistakes when I[Read More…]