NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013.  In a matter of hours, the state of Georgia plans to execute Warren Hill, whom experts for the state and the defense have unanimously found to be intellectually disabled. “This case is highly unusual in that no state expert disputes that Mr. Hill falls within the[Read More…]

Cairo, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Good afternoon, everyone. Ramadan Kareem. I’d like to begin by offering my condolences for the victims of the terrible bus attack in the Sinai earlier today. It’s good to be back in Egypt, a country which I’ve been fortunate to visit many times[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel to Jordan EGYPT Deputy Secretary Burns Meetings Process Will Take Time Morsy Reported Meeting of Senior Muslim Brotherhood Officials from Region Secretary Kerry’s Calls Global Pledges of Assistance for Egypt Senators McCain and Graham SYRIA Military Assistance to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013 – 12:24 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good day, everyone.  Welcome to the White House.  I hope you had a terrific weekend.  Since you asked, I had a great weekend.  (Laughter.)  Q    How great was it? MR. CARNEY:  I took my son to see Paul McCartney Friday[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013 – 1:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon, everybody.  And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  Twenty-three years ago, President George H.W. Bush began a tradition.  He knew that across the country every day, Americans were finding ways to serve[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. Thank you, Secretary [Alexis] Herman, for those kind words – and thank you all for such a warm welcome. It’s a privilege to join you, President [Cynthia] Butler-McIntyre, National Social Action Co-Chair [Patricia] Watkins Lattimore, National First Vice President [Paulette] Walker, and every member of your[Read More…]

Patient advocacy group argues that over 200 peer-reviewed studies are more than adequate to show medical efficacy Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013.  Medical marijuana patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) filed a petition for writ of certiorari today with the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a January Circuit Court[Read More…]

Old School Meets New School in Ballard as Top Seattle Breweries Brew New Beer to Celebrate Legalization of Marijuana SEATTLE—(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013 – Redhook Brewery, the Northwest’s original craft brew, announced last week the release of “Joint Effort,” a new hemp beer brewed in collaboration with Seattle’s Hilliard’s Beer that[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. Thank you, Denise [Bureau of Justice Assistance Director, Denise E. O’Donnell], for that introduction.  And thank you West [NADCP’s CEO West Huddleston] and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals for having me here. It is an honor to be among this dedicated and diverse group[Read More…]

  Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2013. The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy.  Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America.  I know this case has elicited strong passions.  And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. [Read More…]