Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Unemployment rates were lower in October than a year earlier in 280 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 79 areas, and unchanged in 13 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-three areas had jobless rates of at least 10.0 percent, and 57[Read More…]

Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: It’s good to have you again, Secretary of State John Kerry. John, you’re a welcome friend, and it’s good to welcome you back in Jerusalem. Our discussion this morning focused on two central issues. First and foremost, we discussed the danger to the world[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending November 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, a decrease of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 321,000. The 4-week moving average was 322,250, a decrease of 10,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Building on President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping’s shared commitment to building a new model of major country relations, both countries affirm their commitment to practical cooperation for the benefit of our two economies and to address global economic challenges.  The United States and China[Read More…]

Beijing, People’s Republic of China—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013 – 10:12 A.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT:  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  And I’m so late you probably thought you were going to hear from the 48th Vice President of the United States.   (Laughter.)  I apologize.  I always, when I’m late at home,[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013 – 11:31 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you so much.  Please, please have a seat.  Thank you so much.  Well, thank you, Neera, for the wonderful introduction and sharing a story that resonated with me.  There were a lot of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Fox News’ Todd Starnes accused a Georgia elementary school of "confiscating" Christmas cards in an effort to stifle religious expression, prompting outrage from residents and threats of corrective legislation from Georgia lawmakers. But according to the school district, Starnes’ allegations are completely false. In a story posted on his Fox[Read More…]

At Ceremony on National Mall, New Fasters Pick Up Where Others Left Off WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013.  After 22 days of a water-only fast on the National Mall, four long-term fasters of the “Fast for Families” today announced an expansion of the action as they passed the fast on to[Read More…]

Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody. Before we get to a discussion of the NATO business, I’d like to just spend a brief moment, if I can, saying something about events that the whole world is watching, and that is the situation in Ukraine. The powerful expressions[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing PHILIPPINES Secretary’s Conversation with Philippine Foreign Secretary Del Rosario D.P.R.K. Merrill Newman CUBA 4th Anniversary of Alan Gross Imprisonment EGYPT Draft Constitution / 30 Days to Call for Referendum YEMEN Under Secretary Sherman Meeting with Yemen’s Minister of Defense Second Annual U.S.-Yemen[Read More…]