Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. This afternoon, Senators Schumer and McCain briefed me on the bipartisan immigration reform bill that they have drafted with their colleagues in the Senate.  This bill is clearly a compromise, and no one will get everything they wanted, including me.  But it is largely consistent with[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and the UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their commitment to the strong partnership and friendship between their two countries.  The Crown Prince expressed his condolences for those who were[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Assistance after Boston Marathon Bombings SAUDI ARABIA Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister VENEZUELA CNE’s Decision to Declare Winner in Presidential Election / Violent Protests SYRIA President Assad Offers Amnesty for Prisoners DPRK U.S. Open to Negotiations GUANTANAMO Legal[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  The Attorney General released the following statement today on the ongoing investigation into the explosions in Boston:  “I want to express my deepest sympathies to the victims of yesterday’s heinous attack in Boston, to those who suffered injuries, and to those who lost friends and loved[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  This morning the President, joined by Vice President Biden, convened a briefing in the Oval Office with his national security team on the ongoing investigation into the explosions in Boston. Participating in the briefing was Attorney General Eric Holder, FBI Director Robert Mueller, Homeland Security Secretary[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. On the 65th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, I join my fellow Americans in wishing the Israeli people a joyous Independence Day.  On this date 65 years ago, the Jewish people realized their dream of the ages—to be masters of their fate[Read More…]

Washigton, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013 – 11:30 A.M. EDT Good morning, everybody.  I’ve just been briefed by my national security team, including FBI Director Mueller, Attorney General Holder, Secretary Napolitano, and my Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco, on the attacks in Boston.  We continue to mobilize and deploy all[Read More…]

As Congress Works to Responsibly Reduce the Federal Deficit, the Bill Would Help Make Sure Pharmaceutical Companies Pay Their Share WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Al[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. Good afternoon, everybody.  Earlier today, I was briefed by my homeland security team on the events in Boston. We’re continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds.  And I’ve directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities[Read More…]

Bill Would Shield Citizens from Federal Enforcement in States That Have Reformed Marijuana Laws; Supermajority of Americans Believe Federal Government Should Leave State Marijuana Reforms Alone WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), long-standing opponent of the Department of Justice’s use of federal money to undermine state medical marijuana[Read More…]