WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014.  The government’s Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has concluded that the NSA’s mass domestic phone spying is illegal, ineffective, and should end. American Civil Liberties Union Deputy Legal Director Jameel Jaffer, who testified before the board in July, had this reaction: “We welcome the board’s report,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 326,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 325,000. The 4-week moving average was 331,500, a decrease of 3,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2014. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Smarter Sentencing Act, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin and Mike Lee. A copy of the Attorney General’s statement, which was recorded as an online video, appears below: “Our criminal justice system works only[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2014 – 2:05 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Folks, let me start off by telling you why I’ve never had a doubt about joining this man on the ticket and why I’m so proud of Valerie Jarrett and all that she does. One of the first things[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2014 – 12:55 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Kind of feels like Monday, weirdly.  My kids still haven’t gone to school this week. Good afternoon.  I hope you’re holding up in the wintry weather, today’s cold.  Before I take your questions I’d like to tell you that this[Read More…]

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014.  Purdue University officials confirmed that one man was fatally shot and one suspect was taken into custody following a shooting that occurred on campus around noon Tuesday (Jan. 21). “Our police reacted quickly, and the university alert notification system was activated immediately,” said Tim Sands,[Read More…]

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014.  Purdue University officials confirmed that one man was fatally shot and one suspect was taken into custody following a shooting that occurred on campus around noon Tuesday (Jan. 21). “Our police reacted quickly, and the university alert notification system was activated immediately,” said Tim Sands,[Read More…]

Christie Calls for Alternatives to Incarceration and Expanded Drug Treatment; Advocates Applaud Inaugural Remarks Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014.  Governor Chris Christie today took the oath of office for a second term and delivered his inaugural address at the War Memorial in Trenton.  During his inaugural address he called for an[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2014. The following press release is attributed to Rear Admiral John F. Kirby, USN The United States has offered its full support to the Russian government as it conducts security preparations for the Winter Olympics.  To that end, U.S. commanders in the region are conducting prudent planning[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2014. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens planning to attend the 2014 Olympic Games in Russia that they should remain attentive regarding their personal security at all times.  The Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Sochi, Russia, from February 7 to March 16, 2014.[Read More…]