Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2013 – 1:38 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Thank you for being here.  Before I you’re your questions let me offer a few things.  First, the President, earlier today, had another update on the shutdown and the issue of the need to raise the debt ceiling.  Again, the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2013. Last night, President Obama called Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia to inform him that, due to the government shutdown, he will not be able to go forward with his planned travel to Malaysia. The President reaffirmed the close partnership that he has forged with Malaysia and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2013. Last night, President Obama called President Aquino of the Philippines to inform him that, due to the government shutdown, he will not be able to go forward with his planned travel to the Philippines. The President reaffirmed our strong alliance with the Philippines and respect for[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013 – 2:02 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you for being here.  I hope you had a chance to hear the President’s remarks in the Rose Garden about this historic day, the first day that Americans across the country, millions of Americans, are taking[Read More…]

Bureau Finds Cost of Credit Has Generally Declined but Concerns Remain WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2013. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report detailing how the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act) reduced penalty fees and made the cost of credit cards clearer[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Government Shutdown / Passport, Consular Services / USAID / Maintaining Services Overseas Impacted State Department Offices / U.S. Citizen Services / Funding Evaluating Elements of Travel as Needed IRAN/ISRAEL Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Remarks at UN Iran’s Nuclear Program[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013 – 1:01 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning, everybody.  At midnight last night, for the first time in 17 years, Republicans in Congress chose to shut down the federal government.  Let me be more specific:  One faction, of one party, in one house of Congress, in[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The United States government has shut down. What’s open? What’s closed? ABC News reports that the following are closed/impacted: Al National Parks are closed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ceased disease surveillance. Most routine food inspections by the Food and Drug Administration are suspended. About[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  The following message from the Attorney General was emailed to Justice Department employees on October 1, 2013. Dear Colleagues, As we enter this unnecessary and harmful government shutdown, I have been asked to pass on the attached message to all federal employees from President Obama. I[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013 – 1:31 P.M. EDT   MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for being here.  Thank you for your patience.  Of course, I wanted to make sure that you heard the President’s remarks at the end of his bilateral meeting with the Israeli Prime[Read More…]