Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality. With today’s vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of states that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters should be treated fairly and equally under the law. Whenever[Read More…]
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Readout of President Obama’s Call to President Aquino of the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Today President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land. Over the weekend, the President directed[Read More…]
Justice Department Selects Four Courts to Identify Promising Practices in Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases
Courts in Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota and Oregon to Work with National Experts to Improve Child Custody and Visitation Decision-making Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), in partnership with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), announces the selection of[Read More…]
Typhoon Haiyan: Amid ‘Logistics Nightmare’ UN Agencies Mount Massive Relief Operation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2013 – As the magnitude of the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan unfolds in the Philippines, the United Nations and its partners are mounting a massive humanitarian operation, battling heavy rains, blocked roads and damaged airstrips and seaports to reach millions across the region desperate for food,[Read More…]
Justice Department Requires US Airways and American Airlines to Divest Facilities at Seven Key Airports to Enhance System-wide Competition and Settle Merger Challenge
Divestitures at Airports in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Near Washington, D.C. Opens Door for Low Cost Carriers to Compete Resulting in More Choices and More Competitive Airfares for Consumers Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Department of Justice today announced that it is requiring US Airways[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Veterans Day 2013
Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2013 – 11:35 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please be seated. Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for being a tireless advocate on behalf of America’s veterans, including your fellow Vietnam veterans. To[Read More…]
50 Organizations Seek Ban on Armed Drones
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2013. Fifty organizations and over 75,000 individuals are asking . . . the United Nations Secretary General to investigate the concerns of Navi Pillay, the U.N.’s top human rights official, that drone attacks violate international law — and to ultimately pursue sanctions against nations using, possessing,[Read More…]
Press Availability by Secretary of State Kerry Following the P5 + 1 Negotiations in Geneva, Nov. 10, 2013
Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you for hanging in here with all of us in what has obviously been a long and interesting process, but a very productive one if I can say so. I want to thank my colleagues from the United Kingdom, Turkey, France, Russia and[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Honoring America’s Veterans (Video and Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2013. Hello everyone. Veterans’ Day Weekend is a chance for all of us to say two simple words: “Thank you.” Thank you to that greatest generation who fought island by island across the Pacific, and freed millions from fascism in Europe. Thank you to the heroes who[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Careers in Film Symposium
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013 – 1:49 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hey! AUDIENCE: Hey! MRS. OBAMA: How are you doing? You guys, rest. Sit down. You’ve been here all day, you should feel at home by now. Oh, wasn’t that great. Alan, oh, Beauty — I thought he was going[Read More…]
