NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014 – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has banned Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA, it was announced today at a press conference in Manhattan.  Commissioner Silver has also fined Mr. Sterling $2.5 million, the maximum amount allowed under the NBA[Read More…]

GROW AMERICA Act would create jobs, provide certainty for country’s future growth WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today unveiled a long-term transportation bill he is sending to Congress for consideration as the House and Senate face looming deadlines to avoid the economic uncertainty and job loss that[Read More…]

Underscores U.S. Commitment to Enforce Iran Sanctions Worldwide WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned individuals and entities for aiding Iranian ballistic missile procurement and for support to the Government of Iran in evading oil sector sanctions pursuant to Executive Orders (E.O.) 13382 and 13645, respectively. [Read More…]

LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Thank you for those kind words – and thank you all for such a warm welcome.  It’s an honor to join so many dedicated leaders, committed public servants, and distinguished policymakers from around the world for this important Forum.  It’s a pleasure, as always, to be back[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014.  One in five women is sexually assaulted while in college.  Most often, it happens her freshman or sophomore year.  In the great majority of cases, it’s by someone she knows – and also most often, she does not report what happened.  And though fewer, men, too,[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby provided the following readout: “Secretary of Defense Hagel spoke today by phone with Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoygu.   The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues related to the situation in Ukraine, with Sec. Hagel requesting clarification of[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. On this Yom HaShoah, I join people of all faiths in the United Sates, in the State of Israel, and around the world in remembering the six million Jews – innocent men, women and children – who were senselessly murdered during the Holocaust, as well as[Read More…]

Rep. Keith Ellison Joins Hundreds of Workers Outraged by Growing Income Inequality Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  As Congress returned from a two-week recess, more than 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol to protest the growing chasm between rich and poor Americans, calling on Congress to stand with everyday people instead[Read More…]

Groups Double Down on President Obama to End Immigrant Suffering; 1,100 People Protesting Outside White House Today Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014.  Pressure on President Obama over deportations is increasing as 12 people were arrested outside the White House today in an act of civil disobedience for family unity — broad[Read More…]

Manila, Philippines–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 – 7:24 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO:  President Obama; Vice President Jejomar Binay; Former President Fidel Valdez Ramos; President Joseph Ejército Estrada; Senate President Franklin Drilo;, members of the Senate present; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. and now members of the House present; Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno[Read More…]