Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2013 – 12:56 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome, everyone. Thanks for being here, as ever. We can go right to questions because I have no announcements to make — although I’m sure I know what you’re going to ask. Julie. Q All right, then can you please[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013 – 12:44 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. Before I take your questions, I just wanted to note that earlier today the President was briefed by senior staff on the effects of the lapse in appropriations — the so-called[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Continued Impact from Government Shutdown / Perception Overseas IRAN P5+1 Talks / Under Secretary Sherman / Technical Details SYRIA Geneva 2 / Senior U.S. Engagement / Transitional Governing Body Condemnation of Violence Humanitarian Assistance BAHRAIN Death of Yousef Ali Al-Nashmi EGYPT[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Challenge to Michigan’s State Constitutional Ban on Race-Conscious College Admissions Policies
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, a challenge to Michigan’s Proposal 2. Mark Rosenbaum, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, argued the case before the court. Proposal 2 is a 2006 ballot measure that led to[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Provides Guidance on Mortgage Servicing Rules
Bureau Resolves Interpretive Issues Before January Implementation Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing a bulletin and interim final rule to provide greater clarity to the market concerning mortgage servicing rules that take effect in January 2014. The clarifications address communications with family members[Read More…]
Afghanistan: UN Mission Condemns Attack on Mosque that Killed Government Official
Kabul–(ENEWSPF)–15 October 2013 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today strongly condemned an attack on a mosque, which killed the governor of the Logar Province, Arsala Jamal. Mr. Jamal was killed this morning when an explosive device, reportedly affixed to a microphone, detonated while he was giving[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Eid al-Adha
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Michelle and I extend our best wishes for a joyous Eid al-Adha to Muslims around the world and congratulate those performing the Hajj this year. As our Muslim neighbors and friends gather for Eid celebrations, Muslim Americans are among the more than three million pilgrims joining[Read More…]
Joint Press Availability by Secretary of State Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai After Their Meeting
Kabul, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2013. PRESIDENT KARZAI: (Via interpreter) (Inaudible) Afghan and international media, the United States media, welcome to our today’s press conference. And we apologize for making you waiting from morning up to now. Thanks for being so patient. And I’m very happy that today, His Excellency John Kerry,[Read More…]
Governor Brown Vetoes Bill to Reduce the Penalty for Simple Drug Possession
Law Would Have Helped Curb Prison and Jail Overcrowding in California; California Remains One of Worst in Country with Harsh Drug Sentencing Standards SACRAMENTO, CA—(ENEWSPF)—October 12, 2013. Today, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB649, which aimed to give judges and District Attorneys the discretion to charge possession of small amounts[Read More…]
Video and Text: White House Weekly Address: Let’s Get Back to the Work of the American People
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2013. Good morning. Over the past few days, I’ve met with Republicans and Democrats from both houses of Congress in an effort to reopen your government and remove the dangers of default from our economy. It’s a positive development that House Republicans have agreed on the need[Read More…]
