Istanbul, Turkey–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER DAVUTOGLU: I will speak in Turkish. (Via interpreter) Distinguished members of the press, U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, is once again with us, while second time in a row in a period of a month, and it gives me great pleasure and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Hi, everybody. Our top priority as a nation, and my top priority as President, must be doing everything we can to reignite the engine of America’s growth: a rising, thriving middle class. That’s our North Star. That must drive every decision we make. Now, yesterday, we[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013 – 1:26 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Before I take your questions, I just wanted to let you know about some events next week related to the President’s push for common-sense measures to reduce gun violence. As the Senate returns from the Easter recess to begin considering[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing D.P.R.K./R.O.K./REGION D.P.R.K. Warning to Embassies / U.S. Protecting Power in Pyongyang U.S. Citizens in D.P.R.K. / Embassy Seoul Message to U.S. Citizens Glyn Davies / Six-Party Process Coordination with China Rebalance to Asia IRAN P5+1 Talks DENUCLEARIZATION Progress in Reduction of Nuclear[Read More…]

DALLAS, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -(ENEWSPF)- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 9.4 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in March 2013, a 4.0 percent increase from the 9.1 billion RPMs flown in March 2012. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 3.8 percent to 11.5 billion from[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director On Friday, April 5th, Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky stated that he will let Kentucky’s industrial hemp measure become law without his signature. Gov. Beshear had expressed concerns that marijuana growers could hide their illegal growing operations with hemp plants.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Many traditionally write off the Southern United States as an area dead to cannabis law reform, but one Representative is behind a new effort that can change all of that. This week, Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) has introduced House Bill[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013 – 9:28 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you all for being here today.  And welcome to the White House, and a belated happy Easter — this time of the year when we celebrate renewal and we reflect on the faith that brings us together.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.  United States policy on Security Sector Assistance is aimed at strengthening the ability of the United States to help allies and partner nations build their own security capacity, consistent with the principles of good governance and rule of law.  The United States has long recognized that[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013.  Today, President Obama issued a new policy directive on security sector assistance.  The goals of this new policy are to:  help partner nations build the sustainable capacity to address common security challenges; promote partner support for the policies and interests of the United States; strengthen collective[Read More…]