Holder: ‘We will start by fundamentally rethinking the notion of mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related crimes.’ SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Thank you, Bob Carlson, for those kind words – and for your exemplary service as Chair of the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates.  It’s a pleasure to be with[Read More…]

Bi-partisan Support Grows In Congress for Overhauling U.S. Drug Laws NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. In a speech to the American Bar Association today Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to announce major federal sentencing changes, including dropping the use of mandatory minimum sentencing in certain drug cases, expediting the release[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2013. Hi, everybody.For the past few weeks, I’ve been visiting folks across America to talk about what we need to do as a country to secure a better bargain for the middle class. I’ve been laying out my ideas for how we can build on the cornerstones[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  President Obama believes that there should be increased transparency and reforms in our intelligence programs in order to give the public confidence that these programs have strong oversight and clear protections against abuse.  That is what he has pursued as President, and today he is announcing[Read More…]

Court Blocks Enforcement of Dangerous New Jersey Law Newark, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  A New Jersey federal district court judge granted motions for a preliminary injunction today, blocking the enforcement of a dangerous state law that would put online service providers at risk by, among other things, creating liability based on[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of potential reforms to Section 215 of the PATRIOT ACT and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. “Many of the reforms proposed by the President stem from suggestions made by myself and my colleagues[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody, and welcome. We are delighted to welcome Ministers Lavrov and Shoygu, two Sergeys. We’re happy to have them here today, and I particularly want to welcome my old friend Chuck Hagel from the Defense Department. The relationship between the United[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013 – 3:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been talking about what I believe should be our number-one priority as a country — building a better bargain for the middle class and for Americans who[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013 – 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, before I sign this, I just want to say thank you to this extraordinary coalition that helped make this signing possible.  I want to thank Chairman Kline, all the members of both House and Senate from both parties that[Read More…]

Coincides with Bennett-Backer Jeb Bush’s Keynote at ALEC Meeting in Chicago WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2013.  In a call for increased transparency and accountability, the AFT and AFT Indiana yesterday filed public information requests for all communications between former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett and Jeb Bush’s Foundation for Excellence[Read More…]