Texas–(ENEWSPF)– A Texas father is refusing to apologize for forcing his child to hold a pink "I am a bully" sign because he says that "we don’t need another Columbine." When Jose Lagares found out that his son got in trouble for bullying in his fourth grade class, he sent[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2013. Good morning. Earlier this week, the Republican House of Representatives chose to shut down a government they don’t like over a health care law they don’t like. And I’ve talked a lot about the real-world consequences of this shutdown in recent days – the services disrupted;[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013.  Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor, thanking members of the Capitol Police Force for their bravery and dedication.  Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: Every day members of Congress come to work at the United States Capitol with the knowledge that[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 4, 2013. Major League Baseball issued the following statement today in response to the lawsuit filed by Alex Rodriguez: “For the more than four decades that we have had a collective bargaining relationship with the Major League Baseball Players Association, every player and club dispute has gone through[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2013.  House Republicans have shut down the government in an effort to push their reckless agenda. Congress could open the government today if Speaker Boehner would allow democracy to work its will, but he is refusing to allow a vote on the Senate-passed continuing resolution.  Senior Democratic[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWPSF)–October 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Government Shutdown / Secretary Kerry’s Travel / Global Impact / Opposite Message from Congress / Furloughs Numbers / Budget and Financial Limitations EGYPT Clashes with Pro-Muslim Brotherhood Supporters / Troubled by Reports / Monitoring Situation Muslim Brotherhood U.S. Assistance / Engagement[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013. Due to the government shut-down, President Obama’s travel to Indonesia and Brunei has been cancelled. The President made this decision based on the difficulty in moving forward with foreign travel in the face of a shutdown, and his determination to continue pressing his case that Republicans[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013 – 1:09 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Thanks for being here.  I hope you all were able to hear the President’s remarks earlier today if you didn’t actually travel to Rockville for the event.  Before I take your questions, let me note that this morning, the President[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Shutdown Effects on Department / Diplomacy VENEZUELA Current Staffing at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela DEPARTMENT FMF/IMET/PKO Funding for FY14 IRAQ Special Immigrant Visas DEPARTMENT Shutdown / Embassy Security Furloughs CHILD SOLDIERS PREVENTION ACT Rwanda / No Waiver Granted / FMF and[Read More…]

Rockville, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013 – 10:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Good to see all of you.  Please, please have a seat.  Well, hello, Rockville!  Let me start by recognizing three public servants who fight hard every day for Maryland families and businesses.  First of all, Congressman Chris[Read More…]