Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2013. One year ago today, a quiet, peaceful town was shattered by unspeakable violence. Six dedicated school workers and 20 beautiful children were taken from our lives forever. As parents, as Americans, the news filled us with grief.  Newtown is a town like so many of our[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel NORTH KOREA Core Policy on North Korea Unchanged Brutal Human Rights Record of Regime Continued Collaboration with Regional Allies Chinese Relationship, Communications with North Korea Provocative Actions not in the Interests of Regional Stability Sanctions Regime against North[Read More…]

Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. I want to thank Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas yet again for their great hospitality and for their joint commitment to try to continue very, very doggedly to work on these difficult issues. We had a very interesting[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2013. A man has been charged in federal court with attempting to explode a car bomb at Wichita Mid Continent Airport, Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John Carlin and U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom announced today. The defendant was arrested as part of an FBI undercover[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2013 – 2:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome not only some of the most outstanding mayors in the country, but also folks who are representing incredible cities, world-class cities, that are going to be central to America’s economic growth and[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2013. Representative Blumenauer (OR-3) issued the following statement yesterday: “I very reluctantly voted for H.J.Res 59, having been quoted accurately that it is a D+ piece of legislation. It sadly represents what Congress has become.  It is now a victory to avoid another government shutdown.  It is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The bipartisan agreement passed by the House today represents a positive step forward for the nation and our economy. The President called on Congress to work together on a budget that grows our economy faster, creates more jobs and makes the investments needed to strengthen the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013 – 1:00 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Hello, everyone.  Thanks for being here.  Thank you for giving my deputy the opportunity for brief for an hour and seven minutes yesterday.  I’m going to top that today.  (Laughter.)  I’m going to just go and go and go.  Q   [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel / Meetings in Ramallah and Jerusalem GREAT LAKES REGION Welcoming of Declarations Marking end of the Kampala Dialogue MISCELLANEOUS Annenberg Foundation Purchase of Native American Items / Support for Native American Tribes SYRIA Decision to withhold Material Assistance[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013.  United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today (9/19) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew and Education Secretary Arne Duncan questioning their departments’ ongoing relationship with Sallie Mae despite Sallie Mae’s pattern of breaking the rules and ignoring its contractual obligations. “While the government has[Read More…]