Syria–(ENEWSPF)–26 August 2013 – A team of United Nations inspectors probing the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria will return to the Damascus suburb to which it was headed when its convoy was attacked by snipers, a UN spokesperson confirmed this morning. “The first vehicle of the Chemical Weapons[Read More…]
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Syria: Thousands Suffering Neurotoxic Symptoms Treated in Hospitals Supported by Doctors Without Borders
New York—(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013 — Three hospitals in Syria’s Damascus governorate that are supported by the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have reported to MSF that they received approximately 3,600 patients displaying neurotoxic symptoms in less than three hours on the morning of Wednesday,[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the National Action to Realize the Dream March, August 24, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2013. It is an honor to be here – among so many friends, distinguished civil rights leaders, Members of Congress, and fellow citizens who have fought, rallied, and organized – from the streets of this nation, to the halls of our Capitol – to advance the cause[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Making Higher Education More Affordable for the Middle Class
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2013. Hi, everybody. Over the past month, I’ve been visiting towns across America, talking about what our country needs to do to secure a better bargain for the middle class. This week, I met with high school and college students in New York and Pennsylvania to discuss[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Town Hall at Binghamton University, August 23, 2013
Binghamton, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013 – 12:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Binghamton! (Applause.) It is good to see all of you. Thank you so much. Now, go ahead and have a seat — I’m going to be here a while. (Laughter.) Well, first of all, let me thank the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest, August 23, 2013
Binghamton, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013 – 12:25 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: I don’t have anything off the top. I do have a week ahead at the end. And then, keep in mind the President is likely to get asked some of these news-of-the-day questions himself in this town hall, where[Read More…]
Peace Activists Commemorate 50th Anniversary of March on Washington with Vigil and Procession from Vietnam Veterans Memorial to MLK Memorial
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. On August 23rd and 24th peace and anti-war activists will commemorate the historic March on Washington 50 years ago and give voice to Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to end racism, poverty and war. On Friday night, August 23rd at 8pm United for Peace & Justice[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, August 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Secretary Calls / Ambassador Ford Dialogue with SOC Chemical Weapons / Red Line / Range of Options / UN Investigative Team General Dempsey’s Letter / National Security Interests Letter Sent to UN Secretary General Intelligence Community / Working with Counterparts /[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, August 22, 2013
En Route Buffalo, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 9:48 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Thank you for joining on what promises to be an exciting two-day bus tour through New York and Pennsylvania. I’m joined this morning by the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, who can answer your[Read More…]
NSA Misled Surveillance Court Multiple Times, Secret Opinions Show
Documents Reveal NSA Collected Emails of Thousands of Innocent Americans NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. The NSA misrepresented its surveillance activities to the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on at least three occasions, according to opinions newly released by the government. The court found some aspects of the NSA’s spying program[Read More…]
