Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014 – 1:37 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your patience — I apologize for the delay. Before I take your questions, I wanted to mention that today the House Appropriations Committee has moved forward with a provision that replaces the[Read More…]
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Medical Marijuana Advocates Hail Unprecedented, Major Victory in Congressional Vote to Curb DOJ Enforcement
The 216-189 House floor vote forces Obama Administration to end federal attacks in medical marijuana states Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2014. In an unprecedented 219-189 floor vote late tonight, the House of Representatives approved the end of funding for Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement in medical marijuana states. Advocates are hailing[Read More…]
Dept. of Interior Signs Agreements with Three Additional Tribal Nations to Reduce Fractionation in Indian Country
Coeur d’Alene, Umatilla and Gila River agreements will facilitate purchases to individual landowners under Buy-Back Program WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor today announced that the Department has signed three additional agreements to facilitate the purchase of individual interests in fractionated trust lands and consolidate ownership[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 29, 2014
Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing RUSSIA Readout of Secretary’s Call with Lavrov PAKISTAN U.S. Strongly Condemns “Honor Killing” in Pakistan DISCLOSURES Secretary Kerry’s Remarks During Interviews SUDAN State Department Action on the Case of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag EGYPT Elections / Waiting for Final Results / Low[Read More…]
DOT Fines Southwest Airlines for Violating Price Advertising Rule, Assesses Additional Penalties for Violating Previous Cease and Desist Provisions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. The U.S. Department of Transportation today fined Southwest Airlines $200,000 for violating the Department’s full-fare advertising rules and ordered the carrier to cease and desist from further violations. By violating the full-fare advertising rule in this case, Southwest Airlines also violated the cease and desist provision of[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending May 24, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 300,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 326,000 to 327,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against RealtySouth for Mortgage Disclosure Violations
Bureau Orders Alabama Realty Firm to Pay $500,000 WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered RealtySouth, the largest real estate firm in Alabama, to pay $500,000 for inadequate disclosures that could leave consumers unaware of their rights to choose service providers during the home-buying[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Libya Travel Warning, May 27, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Libya depart immediately. Due to security concerns, the Department of State has limited staffing at Embassy Tripoli and is only able to offer very limited emergency services to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Maya Angelou
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2014. When her friend Nelson Mandela passed away last year, Maya Angelou wrote that “No sun outlasts its sunset, but will rise again, and bring the dawn.” Today, Michelle and I join millions around the world in remembering one of the brightest lights of our time –[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 27, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing BELGIUM Attack at the Jewish Museum in Brussels SYRIA Attack on Convoy of OPCW Inspectors and UN Staff UKRAINE Successful Elections Reports of Violence / OSCE Team Abduction Focus on De-escalation / Urge Restraint Elections / Actions of Armed Russian Militants /[Read More…]
