Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg, a proud New Jerseyan who lived America’s promise as a citizen, and fought to keep that promise alive as a senator. The son of working-class immigrants, Frank joined the Army during[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at National Conference on Mental Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013 – 10:00 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Welcome to the White House. And thank you, Janelle, for that introduction and sharing your story, and making such a difference through your organization. We’re really proud to have you here. I want to thank Secretary[Read More…]
New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89
Last remaining World War II veteran serving in the Senate WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, the last remaining World War II veteran serving in the Senate, passed away due to complications from viral pneumonia at 4:02 a.m. today at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. He was 89 years old. Senator Lautenberg is[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Congress Should Take Action to Continue Growing the Economy (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2013. Hi, everybody. Over the past four and a half years, we’ve been fighting our way back from an economic crisis and punishing recession that cost millions of Americans their jobs, their homes, and the sense of security they’d worked so hard to build. And thanks to[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, May 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013 – 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all on this beautiful Friday. Mr. Carney is off chaperoning his daughter’s field trip today, so I assume that he’s answering a different variety of questions this afternoon, but probably not[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Unconfirmed Death of American Citizen Opposition Leadership / Geneva II TURKEY Protests in Istanbul ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Settlement Activity LEBANON Extension of Parliament’s Mandate LIBYA Benghazi MEXICO Release of Yanira Maldonado LAOS D.P.R.K. Refugees BURMA Cease-fire Talks with Kachin Independence Organization/Army IRAN Sanctions[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle After Their Meeting, May 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. It’s a tremendous pleasure for me to welcome Guido Westerwelle here to Washington and particularly to be able to thank him again for his wonderful welcome of me in Berlin on my first trip as Secretary of State. I remember it[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013 – 11:45 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure once again to welcome our Secretary of NATO, Anders Rasmussen. He has been an extraordinary partner for us and, I believe, a great leader for NATO. Over the last several years, he has helped to orchestrate[Read More…]
Steelworkers Reach Tentative Agreement with Caterpillar
PITTSBURGH–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013. The United Steelworkers (USW) yesterday said that negotiators for Local 1343 have reached tentative agreement with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) on a new labor contract for 803 hourly workers at the company’s South Milwaukee, Wis. plant. Union members will meet with their negotiating committee on June 9, 2013[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2013 – 10:26 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I know it’s a little warm. (Laughter.) One of my favorite things about this job is that I get to spend some time with[Read More…]
