Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. I welcome today’s confirmation of Tom Perez to serve as Secretary of Labor.  Tom has lived the American dream himself, and has dedicated his career to keeping it within reach for hardworking families across the country.  At the Department of Labor, Tom will help us continue[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Thank you so much, everybody.  I want to thank Morgan for that introduction.  And I want to thank all of you for being here.  There are a couple of people that I want[Read More…]

Comey To Be Considered Next By Full Senate WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013.  Led by Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved the nomination of James Comey to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The nomination, which was unanimously approved on a bipartisan 18-0 vote, now[Read More…]

Comey To Be Considered Next By Full Senate WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013.  Led by Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved the nomination of James Comey to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The nomination, which was unanimously approved on a bipartisan 18-0 vote, now[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 July 2013 – The United Nations today marks Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrating the South African leader’s 95th birthday and honouring his dedication to public service, social justice and reconciliation, inspiring millions around the world. To commemorate the Day, the UN is joining a call by the Nelson[Read More…]

AUSTIN, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013.  Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed into law a sweeping anti-abortion bill that would result in the closure of most women’s health clinics that provide abortions in the state and block doctors from providing abortion care when needed. Over the last several weeks, thousands of protesters[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 334,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 358,000. The 4-week moving average was 346,000, a decrease of 5,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

  Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. On behalf of our family and the people of the United States, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday, as well as to Graça Machel, the Mandela family, and the government and people[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Engagement with Muslim Brotherhood / Deputy Secretary Burns Interim Government CUBA Migration Talks Seized Ship PANAMA Seized Ship / UN Process / U.S. Assistance MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Kerry Press Conference with FM Judeh Talks / Settlements MIDDLE EAST REGION Arab[Read More…]

Amman, Jordan–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER JUDEH: (Via interpreter) (In progress) — on his fifth or sixth visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in (inaudible) a while ago we had the honor of meeting (inaudible) with the delegation assigned by the Arab League Committee on the Peace Initiative. And[Read More…]