Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Coordination with Congress on Benghazi SYRIA Doha Conference Update / Friends of the Syrian People and Ad Hoc Group Updates LIBYA Accountability Review Board TURKEY Defensive Support / NATO / Patriot Missiles ETHIOPIA Attention to Human Rights Urged GUATEMALA Earthquake /[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012  —  In attacks in Helmand and Zabul provinces today, insurgents detonated a number of roadside bombs that killed or wounded more than a dozen Afghan civilians, including women and children.  “Our sympathies are with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured today by[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 November 2012 – The United Nations stands ready to lend its support in response to the damage caused by an earthquake which struck Guatemala yesterday, a spokesperson for the world body’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while also noting the UN chief’s sadness over the event. “The United[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012.  Mayor Bloomberg today announced new temporary guidelines to speed heating oil deliveries and boiler repairs that will ensure New Yorkers can heat homes and businesses. As a result of Hurricane Sandy, sufficient quantities of the low sulfur oil required by New York City law have been[Read More…]

Trenton, NJ –(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012.  Governor Christie authorized the use of dyed diesel fuel on state roads until November 20 and extended an emergency waiver that allows unlicensed fuel merchants to buy fuel from out-of-state suppliers to November 14. Both measures are designed to hasten the end of gasoline and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012.  Good morning. What a great day. Welcome to the State Department and congratulations. I am so pleased and delighted to see so many families and children here at this special ceremony. And I particularly want to thank Secretary Janet Napolitano for joining us. You’ve already heard[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012.  Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas to participate in a special citizenship ceremony for adopted children, in recognition of National Adoption Month. “We have a strong tradition of welcoming immigrants[Read More…]

Postmaster General Predicts Nearly 20 Percent Jump in Shipping Volume WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2012.  ’Tis the season, and for the 237th year the U.S. Postal Service is ready for The Best Holiday Ever! with 365 million packages expected to be delivered this holiday season — a 20 percent increase over 2011.[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012.  Since Tuesday evening, the President has been receiving messages from his counterparts around the world congratulating him on winning re-election to a second term in office. The President appreciates all of these messages and looks forward to continuing to work with all of his fellow leaders[Read More…]

“Will you stand with Wall Street or families like mine?” ask Constituents in 25+ Direct Actions in Iowa, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New York, and Kansas Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012.  Between Nov. 8-14, everyday people across the country — families living in shelters since Hurricane Sandy, clergy, family farmers, people living[Read More…]