Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Senator Ron Wyden has introduced an amendment to Senate Bill 3240, the Senate version of this year’s federal farm bill, that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing the cultivation of industrial hemp. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant[Read More…]

Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Thanks very much, folks. Appreciate your patience. It’s really been terrific to be back here in Israel, and also to be able to pay a visit to the Palestinian territories. Enjoyed a shawarma and a small walk on the streets, which was fun.[Read More…]

Lumbini, a World Heritage site, is the birthplace of Buddha. Photo: UNESCO/Nipuna Shrestha NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2013 – The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to face today’s most pressing challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, in a message marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013.  The Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE), yesterday approved H.R. 2052, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013. The bipartisan legislation, authored by Subcommittee Chairman Terry and Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), seeks to increase the United States’ share[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. The President today presented a comprehensive vision for how we will continue to protect the nation from terrorism, especially from al Qaeda and its affiliates, while remaining true to our values and laws.  I have directed the Department of Defense to work closely with our interagency[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Welcome to Pakistan Visiting Journalists NIGER Attacks in Agadez and Arlit SYRIA/IRAN/LEBANON/JORDAN Support for the Opposition / Assad Regime LIBYA Benghazi / ARB Procedures / Ambassador Pickering and Admiral Mullen DEPARTMENT Reporter James Rosen / Department of Justice / Legal Process[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013.  In a broad and comprehensive address at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. The President provided the American people with an update on how the threat of terrorism has changed substantially[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013 – 2:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated.  It is a great honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791 — standing guard in the earliest days of the Republic, and[Read More…]

Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Well, John, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to Jerusalem. You’re an old, personal friend and a longstanding friend of Israel. And that friendship was demonstrated in President Obama’s historic visit here in March. It was demonstrated yesterday in the extraordinary resolution by the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. I condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack against a British service member in Woolwich on May 22.   The United States stands resolute with the United Kingdom, our ally and friend, against violent extremism and terror.  There can be absolutely no justification for such acts,[Read More…]