NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 April 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the current crisis on the Korean peninsula “has already gone too far,” following an announcement by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to restart its Yongbyon nuclear reactor. “I am deeply troubled. As Secretary-General, it is my duty to[Read More…]
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State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, April 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Rebellion / Governance U.S. Assistance SYRIA Nonlethal Support to Syrian Opposition Coalition and Supreme Military Command D.P.R.K. / R.O.K. Latest Provocations from D.P.R.K. Regional Diplomacy / Secretary’s Meeting with R.O.K. Foreign Minister / Trip International Obligations AZERBAIJAN National Democratic[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013 – 12:53 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Hello, everyone. It’s very good to see you. Thanks for taking care of Josh in my absence last week. Before I take your questions, I want to say a couple of things. One, and perhaps most importantly, I apologize[Read More…]
FMCSA Shuts Down Atlanta-based Trucking Company Southern Transportation, Inc.
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today shut down Atlanta-based trucking company Southern Transportation, Inc. using new authorities given to FMCSA under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Earlier this week, Southern Transportation stopped cooperating with FMCSA[Read More…]
Video: ‘We Have Not Forgotten’ – President Obama on Protecting Our Children from Gun Violence
Excerpt from President Obama’s speech on protecting our children from gun violence. Learn more about the President’s plan to reduce gun violence at http://wh.gov/NowIsTheTime
Weekly Address: President Obama Offers Easter and Passover Greetings (Video and Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2013. Hi, everybody. For millions of Americans, this is a special and sacred time of year. This week, Jewish families gathered around the Seder table, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and the triumph of faith over oppression. And this weekend, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I will join[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Easter Weekend
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. This weekend, Michelle and I join our fellow Christians here at home and around the world in marking Good Friday and celebrating Easter. These Holy Days are a time to reflect on the momentous sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for each of us, and to celebrate[Read More…]
The ‘Rebuild America Partnership’: President Obama’s Plan to Encourage Private Investment in America’s Infrastructure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Investing in infrastructure not only makes our roads, bridges, and ports safer and gives our businesses and workers the tools to compete successfully in the global economy, it also creates thousands of good American jobs that cannot be outsourced. Since the President took office four years[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Rebuilding America Partnership in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013 – 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) It is good to be back. You know, I’ve been waiting for spring. I realize I just had to come down to Miami. (Laughter.) It is wonderful to be here. We’ve got some outstanding[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force, March 29, 2013
En Route Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013 – 10:55 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Bienvenidos aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Miami today. Typically, at the beginning of gaggles like this, I’ll have a little presentation to preview for you the remarks of the President and give[Read More…]
