Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013 – 12:14 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Are there some Blackhawks fans here?  Must be. I think it’s been announced, I know there’s a call time for the Chicago Blackhawks event.  Anyone who’s going there should not feel badly at all if they get up and leave. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Direct Final Status Negotiations / U.S. Plays Facilitation Role / Nine Month Timeframe PAKISTAN Hakimullah Mehsud Prime Minister Sharif’s Visit to Washington / Ongoing Dialogue GLOC Routes / Substantive Discussions / Relations with Pakistan SYRIA Nonlethal Assistance / Working[Read More…]

Leahy: “Until we pass legislation banning all discrimination in the workplace, we will fail to achieve the motto engraved in Vermont marble above the Supreme Court building that declares ‘Equal justice under law.’” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Today, Senators will finally have a chance to cast a vote that will[Read More…]

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER SAUD: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. It’s my pleasure to welcome Secretary John Kerry and his delegation in Saudi Arabia. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques received Secretary Kerry this afternoon. In the meeting, they discussed[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Today, President Obama met with Clifford Sloan, the State Department’s Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure, and with Paul Lewis, the Defense Department’s Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure. The President thanked the two Special Envoys for their important work. The President reiterated that he remains fully committed[Read More…]

AUSTIN–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013.  Following a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that allowed the immediate enforcement of a state law blocking women from getting services from one-third of abortion providers in the state, reproductive health care providers have taken their case to the U.S. Supreme[Read More…]

Cairo, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER FAHMY: (Via interpreter) Good evening, Mr. Secretary. In the beginning, I would like to extend my thanks and welcome to you here in Egypt, especially at a time when the Middle East is witnessing very sensitive developments and when there is a need for[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Good morning – and thank you all for being here.  I am joined by Associate Attorney General [Tony] West; Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division [Stuart] Delery; U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania [Zane] Memeger; U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts [Carmen][Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2013. Hi, everybody.  On Thursday, I addressed a conference for business leaders from around the world.  And my pitch was simple:  Choose America.  Invest in America.  Create jobs in America. It speaks to my top priority as President: growing our economy, creating good jobs, strengthening security and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013- 1:48 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon and happy Friday, everyone.  Thanks for being here.  Before I take your questions, I have a brief announcement.  On Friday, November 8, the President will travel to the New Orleans area for an event on the economy.  The President[Read More…]