Chattanooga, Tennessee–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2013 – 2:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Chattanooga!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Tennessee.  (Applause.)  It’s great to be here at Amazon.  (Applause.)  I want to thank Lydia for the introduction and sharing her story.  Give Lydia a big round of applause.  (Applause.) [Read More…]

Professors Hal Abelson and Peter Diamond complete review CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2013.  A much-anticipated report on MIT’s actions in relation to the case of Aaron Swartz, a young computer programmer and Internet activist who committed suicide in January, finds no wrongdoing on MIT’s part. But the report raises concerns about[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2013. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday night after the U.S. Senate voted 93-1 to confirm James Comey as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “Jim Comey is a dedicated public servant who brings an impeccable sense of judgment, a[Read More…]

Wasington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity.  In the face of ever-changing threats, he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to defending America’s security and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2013.  One of the cornerstones of the President’s plan to create a better bargain for the middle class is to ensure that every American who is willing to work for it will have the opportunity for a good job that pays good wages. In today’s speech, the President[Read More…]

Unions, Doctors and Civil Society Mobilize Support Ahead of Upcoming Parliamentary Vote; Government to Vote on Issue This Summer NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 203. This summer – perhaps as soon as this Wednesday – the Uruguayan House of Representatives will vote on a bill to legalize marijuana. If approved by both the House[Read More…]

Will Simulate Forced-Feeding Outside Senate Office Building Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2013. At noon on July 30, 2013 several American activists who have been on a long-term hunger strike in solidarity with the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay prison will hold a press conference and a creative demonstration outside of the Hart[Read More…]

First meeting of Council advances Administration’s commitment to Tribes through federal coordination WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013.  Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today convened the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Native American Affairs, launching President Obama’s national policy initiative to make federal agencies work more collaboratively and[Read More…]

ACLU’s Laura Murphy Among Attendees WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013.  President Obama and senior administration officials met with civil rights leaders at the White House today to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling in Shelby County v. Holder and the Voting Rights Act. The White House meeting comes on the heels of last week’s announcement[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Direct Final Status Negotiations / Nine Month Timetable Ambassador Martin Indyk Named Special Envoy for Middle East Peace Israeli Cabinet Vote DPRK Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with The Elders / Carter Center Kenneth Bae / Swedish Protecting Power EGYPT Secretary[Read More…]