Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2012. This evening, the President called Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto to express his condolences for the lives lost and his concern for those who were injured in today’s tragic shooting. The President told the Governor and Mayor that he had spoken with[Read More…]
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Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Sunday’s Shooting in Wisconsin
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2012. The President was informed of the tragic shooting in Wisconsin earlier today at 1:30pm EDT by his Advisor for Homeland Security, John Brennan. At 2:30pm EDT, the President received a follow-up briefing from FBI Director Bob Mueller, his Chief of Staff, Jack Lew, and Advisor[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of George McGovern
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2012. Jill and I are profoundly saddened to hear about George McGovern’s passing. I was honored to serve with him, to know him, and to call him a friend. George believed deeply in public service. It defined him as a Senator and as a man. And he[Read More…]
Statement of President Obama on the Death of George McGovern
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2012. George McGovern dedicated his life to serving the country he loved. He signed up to fight in World War II, and became a decorated bomber pilot over the battlefields of Europe. When the people of South Dakota sent him to Washington, this hero of war became a[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Congress Should Join the President to Help Responsible Homeowners
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2012. Hi, everybody. In recent weeks, you might have noticed something. Or maybe even heard the sound of it if you live close enough. New homes are going up. In fact, construction workers are breaking ground on new homes in America at the fastest pace in more[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Attack in Beirut
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2012. The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today in Beirut that killed Lebanese Internal Security Forces Information Bureau Director Wissam al-Hassan and at least seven others, and wounded dozens more. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event — Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2012 – 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Are you fired up? (Applause.) Are you ready to go? (Applause.) I can’t hear you! (Applause.) Well, it’s good to be back. Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Can everybody please give Cecile[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, October 19, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Trip to Haiti American Council of Young Political Leaders LEBANON Terrorist Attack BAHRAIN Attack on Police Officer PAKISTAN Support for Strong, Democratic Pakistan Hopes for Malala’s Speedy Recovery MALI Security Council Resolution / Meeting in Bamako SYRIA Turkey’s Efforts[Read More…]
Former Officers of American Mortgage Specialists Inc. Plead Guilty in North Dakota to Conspiracy in $27 Million Fraud Against Bnc National Bank
Two Additional Employees Charged for Roles in Scheme WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2012. Two former officers of Arizona-based residential mortgage loan originator American Mortgage Specialists Inc. (AMS) pleaded guilty today for their roles in a $27 million scheme to defraud North Dakota-based BNC National Bank, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer[Read More…]
Global Commission on Drug Policy Meets in Poland to Bring Debate to Eastern Europe
Global Commission Members, Including Four Former Presidents, To Gather in Warsaw Oct. 24-25 On Heels of Success in Latin America, Global Commission Will Strategize Next Steps for Global Drug Policy Reform NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)– October 19, 2012 – The Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) will gather in Warsaw on 24th and[Read More…]
