Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2013. Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Grassley, and distinguished members of the Committee:  I appreciate this opportunity to provide an overview of the Justice Department’s recent achievements, and the accomplishments that my colleagues – the 116,000 dedicated men and women who serve in offices around the world –[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. At this challenging time of President Hugo Chavez’s passing, the United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people and its interest in developing a constructive relationship with the Venezuelan government. As Venezuela begins a new chapter in its history, the United States remains committed to policies[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013 – 1:05 P.M. EST   MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for being here in the Brady Briefing Room for your daily briefing.  Before I take your questions I have a couple of topics I wanted to raise.    First, tomorrow the United[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2013. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. DeMarco released the 2013 Conservatorship Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Scorecard details specific priorities for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2013 that builds upon the three strategic goals announced in FHFA’s Strategic Plan[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing NORTH KOREA/SOUTH KOREA D.P.R.K. Provocative Statements / R.O.K. is a Close Ally of U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation NORTH KOREA Ambassador Rice / Draft UN Security Council Resolution CHINA/NORTH KOREA Chinese Policies Related to North Korea SYRIA U.S. Assistance to Syrians[Read More…]

Doha, Qatar–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for this honor. SECRETARY KERRY: Delighted to be with you. Thank you. QUESTION: I know it’s early in your tenure, but I wonder if your experience to date, and particularly your exposure to me, has led you to the conclusion that[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013.  The National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security, released in January 2012, established the U.S. Government’s policy to strengthen the global supply chain to protect the interests of the American people and enhance our Nation’s economic prosperity.  The Administration, in coordination with private sector stakeholders and[Read More…]

Seeking to Thwart Will of Voters,  DEA Pushes For Continuation of Disastrous Drug War Policies On Eve of AG Holder’s Appearance Before Senate Judiciary Committee, Advocates Hopeful Obama Administration Will Continue to Allow Orderly Implementation of New Laws NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. For the second time in six months, former[Read More…]

Section of bill to be named after Hadiya Pendleton; Judiciary Committee to Consider Bill Thursday WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013.  Illinois’ two Senators, Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), unveiled a new bill today to combat straw purchasing[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA President al-Khatib’s Visit to Syria Aleppo Elections Humanitarian Assistance / Support for Moderate Opposition Russian Military Assistance Reports of Fighting at Iraqi Border IRAN P5+1 Talks in Almaty and Istanbul AFGHANISTAN Policy Progress Peace and Reconciliation PAKISTAN Attack in Karachi D.P.R.K.[Read More…]