Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012 – 11:41 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone — or still morning, rather. Good morning. Thanks for being here. Before we start, I just thought I’d say, if I might, in what you could consider a point of personal privilege, setting aside assessments of winners[Read More…]
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USDOT Awards States and Communities $45 million in Pipeline Safety Grants
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) yesterday announced that 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands will receive nearly $44 million in Pipeline Safety Base grants and 23 communities around the country will share nearly $1[Read More…]
Argentina: Abortion Delays for Rape Survivor Amount to Torture
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. The decision by Argentina’s Supreme Court to allow a rape survivor to have her pregnancy terminated is a step forward for women’s rights in the country, Amnesty International said today. The country’s top court yesterday blocked an injunction previously issued by a lower court to halt[Read More…]
Defense Secretary Panetta Spells Out DOD Roles in Cyberdefense
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Octber 12, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta spelled out in detail the Defense Department’s responsibility in cybersecurity during a speech to the Business Executives for National Security meeting in New York yesterday. Panetta has stressed the importance of cybersecurity since taking office last year. In addition, the secretary[Read More…]
U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices and Services for 2013
First-Ever Global Forever Stamp Debuts When Prices Change January 27 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Beginning early next year, the Postal Service will introduce a First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp. The new stamp will allow customers to mail letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10, and is among[Read More…]
Justice Department Announces Lawsuit to Protect Rights of Military and Overseas Voters in Vermont
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. The Justice Department announced yesterday that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of Vermont and its chief election official to help ensure that military service members, their family members and U.S. citizens living overseas have the opportunity to participate fully in the Nov. 6,[Read More…]
Statement by U.S. State Department on the Death of Qassim M. Aklan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. We are deeply saddened by the killing of Qassim M. Aklan, a longtime employee of the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a. We condemn this vicious act in the strongest terms possible and extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Mr. Aklan,[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, October 11, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Killing of U.S. Embassy Employee in Sana’a, Yemen Deputy Secretary Burns to Travel to Japan, Korea, China, Burma, and India Special Representative for North Korea DPRK Issues Glyn Davies to Travel to Tokyo, Japan LIBYA Laurence Pope Selected as U.S. Chargé[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event — Miami, FL
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 – 3:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) How’s it going, Hurricanes! (Applause.) Can everybody please give Lizzie a big round of applause for that great introduction. (Applause.) It’s good to see your Senator, former astronaut, Bill Nelson in the house! (Applause.) Your outstanding local Congresswomen,[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the First Annual International Day of the Girl
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. On this first International Day of the Girl, the United States reaffirms our abiding commitment to promoting the rights and status of girls here in the United States and around the world. We know that when girls have access to education and health care, are safe[Read More…]
