Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2012.  The unemployment rate decreased to 7.8 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 114,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in health care and in transportation and warehousing but changed little in most other major industries. Household Survey Data[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA FBI Investigation / Coordination with Libyan Investigation Response to Requests from Congress First Meeting of Accountability Review Board U.S. Assistance in Libyan Transition / Security Related Programs TURKEY Condemnation of Syrian Attack in Turkey JORDAN Dissolution of Parliament GREECE Christiaan Kappes[Read More…]

Denver, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2012 – 10:30 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Colorado!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Denver!  (Applause.)  Can everybody please give Lily a big round of applause for the great introduction.  (Applause.)  We’ve got so many dignitaries I can’t name them all.  But we’ve got your[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 October 2012 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his alarm at escalating tensions along the Syrian-Turkish border, and called on all concerned to exercise maximum restraint. At least six Turkish civilians were reportedly killed yesterday after mortar fire from Syria hit the town of Akcakale in[Read More…]

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2012.  Southern California Edison’s plan to restart one of its crippled San Onofre reactors is a reckless gamble that flies in the face of the utility’s claim that it puts safety ahead of profits. Conclusive evidence shows that the severe problems at the site apply to[Read More…]

Remarks With Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Yerlan Idrissov After Their Meeting Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– October 3, 2012.   The video below is available with closed captioning on YouTube     SECRETARY CLINTON:Good afternoon, everyone. I am delighted to welcome a very well known figure here to the State Department and to have this opportunity[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 367,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 363,000. The 4-week moving average was 375,000, unchanged from the previous week’s revised average. The advance[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Meetings LIBYA Secretary’s Response to Letter from Congressmen SYRIA Continuing Conversation with Russia / Transition Plan Condemnation of Mortar Attack in Turkey Turkish Aircraft Fired upon by Syrian Side Concern about Hezbollah’s Involvement AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN Strong Support for Afghan-Pakistan-NATO-U.S. Conversations Cross-Border[Read More…]

Denver, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. MDT MR. LEHRER:  Good evening from the Magness Arena at the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado.  I’m Jim Lehrer of the PBS News Hour, and I welcome you to the first of the 2012 Presidential Debates between President Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee,[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2012.  Unemployment rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 325 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 40 areas, and unchanged in 7 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Five areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 20[Read More…]