Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement tonight: “Later tonight, I will start the process of bringing a bill to reduce gun violence to the Senate floor. This bill will include the provisions on background checks, school safety and gun trafficking reported by the Judiciary[Read More…]
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Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Co-sponsors Congressional Bill to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2013. This week, Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-District 1) joined the effort to end marijuana prohibition and start regulating marijuana like alcohol at the federal level. Rep. Pingree, as well as Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), signed on to co-sponsor H.R. 499, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act[Read More…]
Justice Department to Invest $20 Million in Firearm Background Check System Improvements
Grants to Help Reduce Information Gaps in National Instant Criminal Background Check System Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2013. The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is planning to invest more than $20 million to strengthen the firearm background check system by improving states’ abilities to share information with the National Instant[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Turkey and Israel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2013. I welcome the call today between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Erdogan. The United States deeply values our close partnerships with both Turkey and Israel, and we attach great importance to the restoration of positive relations between them in order to advance regional peace and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Hall of Children, Yad Vashem
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2013 – 10:22 A.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: “Unto them I will give my house and within my walls a memorial and a name…an everlasting name that shall not be cut off.” President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Chairman Shalev, Rabbi Lau — thank you for sharing this[Read More…]
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Marijuana Reform Dropped From NY Budget Talks As Lawmakers Plan to Leave for Vacation
Each Week of Delay Results in 1,000 More Arrests, Costing Taxpayers Nearly $1.5 Million and More Than 2,000 Police Hours Community Groups Join NY State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus to Demand Action From Albany Leadership New York—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2013. State legislators are set to go on vacation[Read More…]
Remarks by President and President Peres of Israel at State Dinner
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013 – 8:15 P.M. IST PRESIDENT PERES: I think that’s the President’s remarks. Mr. President, can I read your speech? (Laughter.) They are mistaken. (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first, Bravo. Bravo, President. (Applause.) It is my great pleasure to welcome you tonight. [Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg, Vice President Biden and Families From Newtown, Connecticut Discuss Need for Common-sense Federal Gun Laws
More Than 900 Mayors and 1.4 Million Supporters Have Joined Coalition to End Gun Violence; www.DemandAction.org NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered today in the Blue Room at City Hall: “Well good morning, everyone. Today we’re honored to welcome some very special[Read More…]
Sen. Leahy and Rep. Lofgren Lead Bicameral Introduction Of Refugee Protection Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives Thursday that would improve the Nation’s immigration laws to ensure the longstanding American tradition of protecting refugees and asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their home[Read More…]
Bipartisan Legislation Institutes Warrant Requirements to Track Americans with GPS Data
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Recent reports indicate that by the end of 2013 smart phones could account for 70 percent of all mobile phones in the U.S. Each of these cutting-edge devices includes built-in GPS technology collecting more personal geolocation data than ever before. However, the rules governing how law-enforcement can[Read More…]
