ACLU and Americans United Will Appeal Ruling To Colorado Supreme Court DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. A Colorado appeals court ruled 2-1 today that a voucher plan adopted by the Douglas County School District does not violate the Colorado Constitution by diverting taxpayer money to pay students’ tuition at religious and other[Read More…]

Rome, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon again. I just have a very brief statement, then I’m happy to take a few questions. I just got to look outdoors and actually see that it is a beautiful day here in Rome, and I want to again thank our host,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement today on the House passage of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act: “I am pleased that Congress has voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a landmark law that has transformed the way we[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Today Congress put politics aside and voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Eighteen years ago, I envisioned a world where women could live free from violence and abuse.  Since VAWA first passed in 1994, we have seen a 64% reduction in domestic violence.  I[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. I was pleased to see the House of Representatives come together and vote to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act.  Over more than two decades, this law has saved countless lives and transformed the way we treat victims of abuse. Today’s vote will go[Read More…]

ROME–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2013.  NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen held talks with the new US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday 27 February in Rome in the margins of a Transatlantic Dinner on global issues. “Today we discussed many key issues on NATO’s agenda. These include the progress of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. The Departments of Justice and Labor today announced the availability of approximately $32 million through two grant competitions that will offer job training, education and support services to formerly incarcerated youths and women.   “Expanding access to job training programs and educational opportunities is a proven[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Jack Lew as our nation’s next Treasury Secretary.  At this critical time for our economy and our country, there is no one more qualified for this position than Jack.  As my Chief of Staff,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 344,000, a decrease of 22,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 366,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,000, a decrease of 6,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN P-5+1 Talks / Arak Heavy Water Reactor Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation PAKISTAN/IRAN Gas Pipeline with Iran ISRAEL Golan Heights RUSSIA Readout of Bilateral Meeting SYRIA President al-Khatib / Secretary Kerry Remarks in Paris / Assad Regime PERU Missing U.S. Citizens YEMEN[Read More…]