Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2014. Hi, everybody. Earlier this week was Equal Pay Day. It marks the extra time the average woman has to work into a new year to earn what a man earned the year before. You see, the average woman who works full-time in America earns less than[Read More…]
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State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 11, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Welcome to Briefing Visitors IRAN Iranian Ambassadorial Nominee to the United Nations / Visa P5+1 Negotiations Iranian Crude Oil Exports QATAR Secretary’s Meeting with Foreign Minister of Qatar UKRAINE / RUSSIA Letter Regarding Ukrainian Access to Oil Meeting of U.S., Ukraine,[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Carry Deputy Secretary William J. Burns’ Decision to Retire in October 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. It is hard to find words adequate to express who Bill Burns is, and what he means not just to the State Department, but to American foreign policy. With characteristic humility, he has enormous impact and influence in untold ways and myriad issues. The real measure[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Nominating Sylvia Mathews Burwell as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014 – 10:54 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) All right, everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. Well, good morning. In my sixth year in office, I am extraordinarily grateful to have so many aides and advisors who have been there since the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Retirement of Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Since I met Bill in Moscow in 2005, I have admired his skill and precision. Since I took office, I have relied on him for candid advice and sensitive diplomatic missions – he has been a skilled advisor, consummate diplomat, and inspiration to generations of public[Read More…]
Execution of Mexican National by US Authorities Regrettable, Says UN Rights Office
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–11 April 2014 – The United Nations human rights office today voiced deep regret at the execution of Mexican national Ramiro Hernandez Llanas in Texas on Wednesday, noting that the United States is in breach of international law since Mr. Llanas was not allowed access to consular services. Hernandez Llanas[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Bridge Drug Court Ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Thank you, Your Honor – and good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be in Charleston today, and a privilege to join you in celebrating such an important milestone in the life of today’s BRIDGE graduate. I appreciate the opportunity to see firsthand the[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the House Republican Budget, April 10, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Today’s vote illustrates once again that the House Republicans’ view of the economy is a top-down approach that cuts taxes for millionaires and could raise taxes on middle class families with kids by an average of at least $2,000. If the budget the House Republicans voted[Read More…]
Senators Schumer, Kirk, Heller, Murphy Introduce Critical Bipartisan Agreement to Re-Authorize and Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
Following 9/11, Private Insurance Companies Could Not Offer Sufficient Coverage Against Threat of Terrorism; Terrorism Risk Insurance Provides Backstop Against The Risk; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Is Set to Expire At End of 2014, But Bipartisan Plan WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Dean[Read More…]
Senator Cardin Leads Reintroduction Of Bill To Create Nationwide Standard For Restoring Voting Rights For Americans Released From Prison
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) has introduced a bill, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act that would reduce recidivism rates by restoring voting rights to individuals after they have served their time and have been released from incarceration. Studies indicate that former prisoners who have voting[Read More…]
