NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 February 2014 – Amid the rapidly unfolding events in Ukraine, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for an inclusive political process to enable the country to emerge from its current crisis, one which reflects the aspirations of its people and preserves its unity and territorial integrity. “He reiterates[Read More…]
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U.S. State Dept. Updates Ukraine Travel Warning, Feb. 23, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Ukraine during the transition period following the departure of the President from Kyiv on February 22 and while a new government is formed. U.S. citizens in Ukraine, and those considering travel to Ukraine, should[Read More…]
Video: Georgia Republican Introduces Pedophile-Friendly Bill, Would Allow Them in Playgrounds and Schools
This is not a joke. A Republican Georgia state Rep who just started his first term less than two weeks ago has wasted no time in establishing himself as a certified, grade A idiot, starting with the very first bill he introduced in his hopefully short political career. On the[Read More…]
Video/Text – White House Weekly Address: Time to Lift the Minimum Wage and Give America a Raise
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2014. Hi, everybody. Restoring the idea of opportunity for all requires a year of action from all of us. Wherever I can act on my own, I will – and whenever I can ask more Americans to help, I’ll do that too. In my State of the[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Egypt Travel Alert, Feb. 21, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of traveling to Egypt due to continuing political and social unrest. This Travel Alert supersedes the Travel Alert issued on January 30, 2014, and will expire on May 22, 2014. Based on an assessment of[Read More…]
City of NY Agreement to Drop Stop-and-Frisk Appeal Takes Step Forward
New York–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. In response to the Second Circuit panel’s lifting of the stay in the Floyd v. City of New York class action lawsuit and remanding of the case to the district court, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: We are gratified that the Court[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s Phone Call with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Pavlo Lebedev
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2014. Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout: “Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke by phone with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Pavlo Lebedev this afternoon. “Minister Lebedev assured the secretary that the Ukrainian armed forces remain the protectors of the Ukrainian people, that[Read More…]
Dalai Lama Engages with President Obama for Third Time
President Barack Obama meets with the Dalai Lama in the Map Room of the White House, Feb. 21, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014. His Holiness the Dalai Lama met President Barack Obama today for nearly an hour at the White House. During the[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Ukraine, Feb. 21, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2014. The United States welcomes the agreement signed today between Ukrainian President Yanukovych and Opposition leaders. The agreement, facilitated by Foreign Ministers Fabius, Sikorski, and Steinmeier and witnessed by Russia, is consistent with what we have advocated in calling for a de-escalation of the violence, constitutional change,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama before Meeting with Democratic Governors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2014 – 11:20 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s wonderful to have America’s governors in town. Michelle and I look forward to hosting with their spouses our annual Governors’ Reception here and dinner. And it’s always a great opportunity to exchange ideas and hear what’s happening at[Read More…]
