Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Meeting of State Department Officials with Yemeni Minister of Defense MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S. Urge For Restraint on Both Sides Jonathan Pollard Discussions Ongoing RUSSIA/UKRAINE UNGA Vote / NATO Ministerial Meeting / Security Council Vote Statement by the[Read More…]

Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good evening to everybody. This obviously could not be a more important time for NATO allies to come together and to reaffirm our commitment to each other, to the transatlantic treaty and transatlantic security, and especially to our common values. As we mark[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014 – 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  I got a few things to say here.  First of all, it’s great to see you as we kick off the 2014 baseball season.  Now, I thought I invited the Red[Read More…]

“The GM Ignition Switch Recall: Why Did It Take So Long?” WASHINGTON D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. GM Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra’s testified today to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  Her testimony addresses the GM Ignition Switch Recall and answers the question: “Why Did[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014.  To build real, lasting economic security for the middle class, the President and Democrats in Congress have a plan to grow our economy from the middle out, not the top down, and create more opportunities for every hardworking American to get ahead.  Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Congressman Paul Ryan released his 2015 budget blueprint: “The budget put forth by Congressman Paul Ryan is another attempt to balance the budget on the backs of hardworking middle class families, students and seniors.  The Ryan budget would[Read More…]

BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—1 April 2014. 1. We, the Foreign Ministers of NATO, are united in our condemnation of Russia’s illegal military intervention in Ukraine and Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We do not recognize Russia’s illegal and illegitimate attempt to annex Crimea.  We urge Russia to take immediate steps,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014 – 1:30 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Hello, everyone.  Welcome to the White House.  Thanks for being here.  Thank you for your patience.  Before I take your questions let me note that, as some of you may know, today is the last day to sign up for[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel / Meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas JAPAN 160th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between U.S. and Japan PHILIPPINES/CHINA Harassment by Chinese Coast Guard of Philippine Vessels / Second Thomas Shoal MIDDLE EAST PEACE No[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director This afternoon, “The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the mayor after being approved by the city council in a 10 to 1 vote. This measure amends the punishment for the[Read More…]