Decriminalization Bill Unanimously Approved by Panel of D.C. Councilmembers; With Support of Mayor and Supermajority of Councilmembers, Marijuana Decriminalization Appears Imminent NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—January 15, 2014. D.C. lawmakers approved legislation today that would eliminate criminal penalties under District law for the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana for personal[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
Raleigh, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2014 – 1:14 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Raleigh! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in North Carolina. (Applause.) If you have a seat, go ahead and have a seat. Now, if you don’t have a seat,[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, Jan. 15, 2014
En Route Raleigh, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2014 – 10:25 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome aboard Air Force One for the first outing of the New Year. I hope you look forward to it as I do. I just wanted to say a couple of things[Read More…]
National Labor Relations Board Issues Complaint Against Walmart
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 15, 2014. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel has issued a consolidated complaint against Walmart alleging that the company violated the rights of its employees as a result of activities surrounding employee protests in 14 states. The Office of the General Counsel informed[Read More…]
New Hampshire Passes Pot Legalization Bill
MPP-(ENEWSPF)- The New Hampshire House of Representatives just became the first legislative chamber in U.S. history to vote in support of ending marijuana prohibition! By a vote of 170-162, it approved HB 492, which would legalize marijuana for adults in the "Live Free or Die" state and establish a system[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry After Meeting With Secretary of State of the Holy See Pietro Parolin
Rome, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2014. Well, let me just say that it was a privilege for me as the first Catholic Secretary of State in about 32 or 33 years to have the privilege of going to the Vatican today to talk with the new Secretary of State there about the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring NBA Champion Miami Heat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2014 – 3:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Actually, for these guys, it is welcome back to the White House — (applause) — after being back-to-back world champions, the Miami Heat. Now, one[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before Cabinet Meeting, Jan. 14, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2014 – 11:04 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I’m glad to be able to pull together my Cabinet for the first official Cabinet meeting of the year, and I want to wish everybody a wonderful New Year. We’ve got a lot to do in 2014. As I’ve said[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, January 13, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2014 – 1:48 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you had a fine weekend. Before I take your questions, I have a couple of things to announce. First, tomorrow, Maria Shriver will present the President with a copy of the latest Shriver[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, January 13, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Paris Secretary Kerry’s Travel to the Vatican / Diplomatic Anniversary SYRIA Geneva Conference Russian Involvement London 11 Situation on the Ground Iranian Involvement Ceasefire RUSSIA Lavrov Meeting / Idaho Potatoes SYRIA Saudi Arabia Involvement SOC THAILAND Political[Read More…]
