Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. North Korea announced today that it conducted a third nuclear test.  This is a highly provocative act that, following its December 12 ballistic missile launch, undermines regional stability, violates North Korea’s obligations under numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, contravenes its commitments under the September 19,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) and 28 co-sponsors, including House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson (D-MN), have reintroduced legislation in Congress that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing the cultivation of industrial hemp. Hemp is a distinct[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013.  House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) today released a letter signed by more than 50 constitutional law experts written and organized by leading members of the American Constitution Society, or ACS, and a memo commissioned by the Center for American Progress,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Under Secretary Sherman to Lead Delegation to Libya Ministerial in Paris BAHRAIN Bahrain National Dialogue ISRAEL Settlement Approval at Beit El TURKEY Attack at Border Posts EGYPT Censorship of YouTube Protests PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Support to Palestinian Authority / Appropriated Money from[Read More…]

Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013 – 12:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing.  I know there’s a call time for the Medal of Honor ceremony, so we’re going to have to keep this quick so everybody who wants to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach will formally introduce a bill to tax and regulate marijuana in Pennsylvania. “This past November, the people of Washington State and Colorado voted to fully legalize marijuana,” said Leach. “It is time for Pennsylvania[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. On behalf of Americans everywhere, Michelle and I wish to extend our appreciation and prayers to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Michelle and I warmly remember our meeting with the Holy Father in 2009, and I have appreciated our work together over these last four years. [Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. I want to thank Administrator Mills for her outstanding work on behalf of America’s small business owners and entrepreneurs.  I asked Karen to lead the Small Business Administration because I knew she had the skills and experience to help America’s small businesses recover from the worst[Read More…]

CFPB to Closely Monitor Transfer Activity at Bank and Nonbank Servicers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a bulletin advising mortgage companies about their legal obligations that protect consumers during loan transfers between mortgage servicers. When handing over the processing of loans, mortgage servicers[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 February 2013 – The Government of Sudan and one of the main rebel factions in Darfur have signed a ceasefire agreement to move the peace process forward, the United Nations-African Union mediator announced today. “This is a major breakthrough in the road towards a comprehensive and lasting peace[Read More…]