Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2012. The United States strongly condemns this terrorist attack and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the people of Israel. As I arrive in Cairo, I am closely monitoring reports from Tel Aviv, and we will stay in close contact with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Trip to Jerusalem ISRAEL / PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES U.S. Diplomatic Engagements on Gaza Situation in Gaza / Urging De-escalation Activities by the Quartet/ Support for Humanitarian Aid INDIA President Karzai’s Visit to India SYRIA Syrian Opposition Coalition TUNISIA Incarceration of Two[Read More…]

Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: I want to welcome Secretary Clinton once again to Jerusalem. I want to thank President Obama, you, and the American Government and people for their strong support for Israel in this hour of need. I want to also thank you especially for your support[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012.  “My thoughts and prayers today are with the family of former Senator Warren Rudman.  He was a dear friend and I had the honor of serving with Senator Rudman in the United States Congress, where I worked closely with him and other leaders from both parties[Read More…]

Working Group Co-Chair New York Attorney General Schneiderman‘s Lawsuit Charges Credit Suisse Misrepresented Loan Quality Review Process, Deceived Investors Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Working Group Co-Chair New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today filed a Martin Act complaint against Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012.  With the passing of Warren Rudman, the United States has lost a decorated war veteran and one of our country’s great public servants.  Over almost 20 years representing the people of New Hampshire – first as Attorney General and then in the Senate – Warren was[Read More…]

Kansas City electrical parts maker puts 194 workers on street for health care  Kansas City, MO.–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012 – The 194 employees of Milbank Manufacturing Co., have been unlawfully locked out since Sunday, despite an offer by the United Steelworkers (USW) to continue bargaining past the midnight contract expiration. Janet[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012.  Today, 300 leading social insurance experts, including 250 Ph.D. economists and 50 experts with doctorates in related fields, issued a statement opposing proposals to tie the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to a lower chained consumer price index. Tying the COLA to a chained CPI would result[Read More…]

CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Registered nurses at 10 Northern California hospitals will strike on Tuesday, November 20, to protest employer demands for sweeping cuts in nurses’ and patient care standards. Some 5,000 RNs are represented by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United at the 10 hospitals. It will be a two-day[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2012. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in October. Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia recorded unemployment rate decreases, seven states posted rate increases, and six states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Forty-two states and the District of[Read More…]