Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. The National Labor Relations Board Office of the General Counsel has investigated charges alleging that Walmart violated the rights of its employees as a result of activities surrounding employee protests. The Office of the General Counsel found merit in some of the charges and no merit[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Organization of American States on U.S. Policy in the Western Hemisphere
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Mr. Secretary-General, thank you very, very much. Thank you for a wonderful welcome on this absolutely beautiful, luscious, seductive fall day, as pretty as it gets, and one that’s quickly prompting all of us to ask why we’re at work today. I’m privileged to be here.[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Taking Control of America’s Energy Future (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2013. Hi, everybody. On Thursday, I visited a steel plant in Cleveland, Ohio to talk about what we’re doing to rebuild our economy on a new foundation for stronger, more durable economic growth. One area where we’ve made great progress is American energy. After years of talk[Read More…]
Senators Highlight Key Concerns over Iran Nuclear Offer
Senators on Current Geneva Offer: In short, the American people will facilitate the payment of $20 billion in hard currency to the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and in return accept a more advanced and dangerous Iranian nuclear infrastructure. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.),[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, November 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing PHILIPPINES Assistance Update BURMA Release of Political Prisoners / Political Prisoner Review Committee IRAN Israel P5+1 SYRIA Chemical Weapons / UN / OPCW / International Community / Albania November 25 Trilateral Meeting / Under Secretary Sherman Geneva II REGION Special Representative Davies[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Georgetown University Symposium ‘Advancing Afghan Women’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. Thank you. Thank you, Hillary. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Hillary, for a very, very generous introduction. And thank you most of all for the remarkable work that you have done. I think you’re over here, Hillary. Here we go. (Laughter.) Get you[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013 – 3:38 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Cleveland. The last time I was here was about a year ago, in the final days of the campaign. I know how much you miss hearing how I approve this[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, November 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award PHILIPPINES Humanitarian Aid Update / Joint U.S. Government Response IRAN P5+1 Negotiations / Diplomatic Solution / International Obligations ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Israel / P5+1 Negotiations Secretary Kerry’s Calls IRAN P5+1 Negotiations / Diplomatic Path Forward Argentina U.S. Congressional[Read More…]
Kirk, Markey, Barton, Rush Introduce ‘Do Not Track Kids’ Act
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation will provide new tools for parents, protections for teens in mobile environment WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) today introduced the “Do Not Track Kids” Act, comprehensive children’s online privacy legislation. The[Read More…]
U.S. Hospital Ship Activates to Support Typhoon Relief Mission
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013 – The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet yesterday directed the activation of USNS Mercy to prepare the hospital ship for possible deployment to the Philippines. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. directed the activation to accelerate Mercy’s ability to attain full operating status in[Read More…]
