Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013 – 1:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come out here, first of all, to tell you that Jay is prepared for all your questions and is very much looking forward to the session. The second thing is I want to let you know that[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013 – 1:52 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I’m here to take your questions, traditional briefing. I would understand if folks need to go file — that’s fine. And I leave it to our friends in the front row to tell me how brief we can keep this.[Read More…]
USDA and Interior Announce Partnership to Protect America’s Water Supply from Increased Wildfire Risk
Western Watershed Enhancement Partnership to Support Investments in Building Resilience for Critical Water Resource Infrastructure; Pilot Project Launched in Colorado – Additional Pilots Expected in Arizona, Idaho, California, Washington and Montana WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 203. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Asia-Pacific Policy
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you for offering the venue here at GW. You’re always generous, and we appreciate it a great deal. [Read More…]
Governor Snyder Authorizes Detroit Bankruptcy Filing, Describes it as Only Viable Option to Help Residents and Restore City
Tough step will revive city buried in $18 billion debt and unfunded liabilities DETROIT—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2013. Gov. Rick Snyder today authorized Detroit’s emergency manager to seek federal bankruptcy protection for the city, saying it was the only viable option to provide the 700,000 people of Detroit with the public services[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Blunt Reintroduce ‘GAS Act’
Bill Will Help Lower Gas Prices By Improving Flexibility, Access To Affordable Fuels WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. As Americans grapple with high summer fuel costs, U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (Ill.) and Roy Blunt (Mo.) reintroduced the “Gas Accessibility and Stabilization” (GAS) Act today to reduce gas price spikes by improving[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, July 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing CHINA Xu Zhiyong Taken into Custody / U.S. Concern DEPARTMENT Cuts in Aid / Working with Congress / Embassy Security DPRK/PANAMA Seized Ship / U.S. Assistance / Sanctions CUBA U.S. Relations JORDAN Secretary Kerry’s Visit to a Refugee Camp MEPP Resumption of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh after Visit to Za’atri Refugee Camp
Za’atri Refugee Camp, Jordan–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, obviously, the stories that I’ve just heard and the people that I’ve just met put a real face on the level of the humanitarian crisis, and it underscores the urgency of the international community, one, helping to take care of these[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I may have had something to announce, but I can’t remember what it was. (Laughter.) So I’ll go straight to your questions. Jim. Q Thanks, Jay. Two things on health care. Regarding the President’s announcement today, as you know, much[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as Administrator of the EPA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Gina McCarthy as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. With years of experience at the state and local level, Gina is a proven leader who knows how to build bipartisan support for[Read More…]
