NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 September 2013 – In the wake of an August chemical attack in Syria which a United Nations team later confirmed had killed hundreds of civilians, the Security Council on Friday called for the elimination of the country’s chemical weapons, while endorsing a diplomatic plan for Syrian-led negotiations toward[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Global Counterterrorism Forum Ministerial
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning. Thank you all very, very much for joining us here at this counterterrorism forum. We’re very grateful to all of you for taking time. I’m delighted to welcome you to New York for the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Global Counterterrorism[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks on Justice Department’s Efforts to Provide Law Enforcement Assistance to City of Detroit
Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Thank you all for being here – and for welcoming us back to Detroit. It was a privilege to join my Administration colleagues, and so many state and local leaders, for this afternoon’s roundtable discussion – which I know, and which I pledge, will form the[Read More…]
Department of Justice Awards Hiring Grants for Law Enforcement and School Safety Officers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013. The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced funding awards to 263 cities and counties, aimed at creating 937 law enforcement positions. More than $125 million will be awarded nationally, including nearly $45 million to fund 356 new school resource officer[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Iran, Syria and the U.S. Budget, Sept. 27, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013 – 3:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I discuss the situation in Congress, let me say a few things about two important opportunities in our foreign policy. Just now, I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India after Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013 – 12:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’ve asked for Prime Minister Singh’s indulgence to begin my remarks on the issue of Syria. As many of you are now aware, yesterday the United States and Russia were able to hammer out an agreement, partnering with the[Read More…]
U.S. Education Department and Social Security Administration Award Four Grants to Improve Retirement Security within Minority Low-Income Communities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administration today announced the award of $466,603 to four Minority-Serving Institutions to conduct research in the areas of retirement security, financial literacy, and financial decision-making within minority and low-income communities. The purpose of the program is twofold:[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kery After the P-5+1 Ministerial on Iran
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: First of all, I think you’ve heard some of the other ministers. We had a constructive meeting, and I think all of us were pleased that Foreign Minister Zarif came and made a presentation to us, which was very different in tone and very[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Kerry on Release of the Fifth Assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. This is yet another wakeup call: Those who deny the science or choose excuses over action are playing with fire. Once again, the science grows clearer, the case grows more compelling, and the costs of inaction grow beyond anything that anyone with conscience or common sense[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder, Justice Department and Other Officials, Cities Work to Break Cycle of Violence, Sept. 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Justice Department officials along with other senior officials from the Administration yesterday convened the third annual National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence to share strategies on how to prevent and reduce violence and gang activity and improve opportunities for young people. The summit brings together teams[Read More…]
