Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013. On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, President Obama announced today more than $195 million in additional humanitarian assistance to provide life-saving food, medical care, and relief supplies for people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. The new contribution brings U.S. humanitarian aid to over $1[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Launch of the Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. Good morning, everybody. Please be seated. Thank you very, very much. Sorry to be a moment late. I apologize. Really delighted to be here this morning for this singular, historic initiative. And it’s a great pleasure for me to be[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Q and A with Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow
Los Angeles, California–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013 – 10:01 A.M. PDT MR. RASCOFF: Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Zillow is honored to host this unprecedented event and connect homeowners, renters and prospective buyers with President Obama, who’s ready to answer your housing questions. The housing market has come a[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr, August 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013. Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world. During the past month, Muslims have honored their faith through prayer and service, fasting and time spent with loved ones. At this year’s White House[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Calls for Major Sentencing Reform
Bi-Partisan Support Grows In Congress for Overhauling U.S. Drug Laws; Drug Policy Alliance Urges Administration to Think Big and Leave a Lasting Legacy NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2013. In an interview with NPR that aired today Attorney General Eric Holder said there are too many people in prison and it is[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on President Obama’s Travel to Russia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2013. Following a careful review begun in July, we have reached the conclusion that there is not enough recent progress in our bilateral agenda with Russia to hold a U.S.-Russia Summit in early September. We value the achievements made with Russia in the President’s first term, including[Read More…]
Interview of President Obama by Jay Leno, The Tonight Show, Aug. 6, 2013
Burbank, California–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013 – 4:34 P.M. PDT Q Welcome the President of the United States — Barack Obama. (Applause.) Welcome back, sir. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. It’s good to be back. (Applause.) Q Well, we’re thrilled to have you. THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be back. Q And[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Responsible Homeownership
Phoenix, Arizona–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013 – 1:00 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Hey! Hello, Phoenix! (Applause.) Hello, Arizona! (Applause.) It is — AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Obama! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. It is good to be here. (Applause.) I want to say thank you to the Thunder for hosting[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, August 6, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Mission Closures YEMEN U.S. Response to Immediate, Specific Threat Status of U.S. Embassy Sana’a Yemen Travel Warning in Effect since 2002 Reduction in Staff at Embassy Sana’a U.S. Embassy Operations in Sana’a Continue Concerns about Attacks against U.S. Citizens or[Read More…]
Congressional Leaders Tell Wall Street to ‘Can It’
Merkley, Blumenauer, Bonamici Highlight Wall Street Speculation That Is Costing Middle Class Families Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici visited Hopworks Brewery today to call attention to Wall Street speculation in commodity markets that is driving up the prices of aluminum,[Read More…]
