Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. As you and your families come together to celebrate Nowruz, I want to extend my best wishes on this new spring and new year. Around the world, and here in the United States, you are gathering at the Nowruz table—to give thanks for loved ones, reflect[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 18, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013 – 12:25 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Thanks for being here. Welcome back from what I hope was a fabulous weekend. And I have no announcements to make at the top. I think you probably saw, if you did not attend, the President’s announcement that[Read More…]
Maryland: Lawmakers To Debate Marijuana Legalization Bill Tomorrow
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director NORML will be among a number of advocacy groups in Annapolis tomorrow to testify in favor of House Bill 1453, which seeks to legalize and regulate adult marijuana consumption in Maryland. NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre will be testifying[Read More…]
UN Chief Urges Consensus on Robust Arms Trade Treaty as Conference Begins
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 March 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged participants of the United Nations Final Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to conclude work by 28 March on a comprehensive instrument that would establish standards for international trade in conventional weapons. “You are not here to initiate new[Read More…]
Report on Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter’s Visit to South Korea
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visited the Republic of Korea March 18. During his visit, Deputy Secretary Carter met with senior U.S. and ROK officials. In each meeting, he reconfirmed the steadfast commitment to the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Announcing the Nomination of Thomas Perez for Secretary of Labor
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2013 – 11:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Have a seat. As I’ve said before, my top priority as President is doing everything we need to do to make sure that we’re growing our economy and that we’re strengthening our middle[Read More…]
Jobless Rates Up in 25 States, Down in 8 in January, 2013; Payroll Jobs Up in 34 States, Down in 16
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2013. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in January. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia recorded unemployment rate increases, 8 states posted decreases, and 17 states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Forty states and the District of Columbia[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Time to Create the Energy Security Trust (Video/Text)
Lemont, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2013 Hi, everybody. As a nation, our top priority is growing our economy and creating good middle class jobs. That’s why this week I’m speaking to you from the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, because few areas hold as much promise as what they’re focused on right[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Two-year Anniversary of the Syrian Revolution Foreign Influence in Syrian Conflict EU Discussions Treasury Dept. General License for SOC Syrian Opposition Visit to DC and NY NORTH KOREA Short-range Rocket Launch INDIA/PAKISTAN Direct Dialogue BANGLADESH Protests against Sheikh Hasina NIGERIA President[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, March 15, 2013
En Route Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013 – 11:26 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Two announcements at the top. The first is the Vice President will be leading a delegation to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis. Joining the Vice President as part of that delegation to Rome will be New[Read More…]
