Washington, D.C –(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2012 – 7:33 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you tonight. Thank you so much for having me. I want to start by thanking Congressman Cleaver and Shuanise[Read More…]
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Message from President Obama to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2012. On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, boldly declaring that on New Year’s Day, 1863, all people held as slaves in areas “in rebellion against the United States shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” One hundred and fifty years after[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event — Milwaukee Theater
Milwaukee, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2012 – 3:21 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you! (Applause.) It is great to be here. Thank you. (Applause.) All right, everybody have a seat, have a seat. AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.) It[Read More…]
PBS Video: Shields and Brooks on Romney’s Tax Returns, ’47 Percent’
NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week’s top political news with Judy Woodruff, including the release of Mitt Romney’s 2011 tax returns, Romney’s remarks on the ’47 percent,’ and President Obama’s handling of the unrest and deadly protests over the American anti-Islam video.
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2012. Hi, everybody. Last week, without much fanfare, Members of the House of Representatives banged a gavel, turned out the lights, and rushed home, declaring their work finished for now. If that frustrates you, it should – because their work isn’t finished. See, when they skipped[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 21, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN P-5+1 Meetings at UNGA LIBYA Investigations of Attacks in Benghazi MIDDLE EAST PEACE Possible Meetings at UNGA LIBYA Process of Accountability Review Board IRAN IAEA Concerns / Dual-track policy PAKISTAN Concern Over Violence / Security Efforts to Maintain Order Public Condemnation[Read More…]
Mitt Romney Releases 2011 Tax Return
BOSTON—(ENEWSPF)—September 21, 2012. R. Bradford Malt, partner at Ropes & Gray, LLP, the trustee of the Romney’s blind trust since 2003 released the following statement today: Gov. and Mrs. Romney filed their 2011 tax return with the IRS. At 3:00pm today, the Romney for President campaign will be posting the[Read More…]
Paul Ryan is Booed at AARP Conference
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 21, 2012. Today GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan addressed AARP’s National Annual Conference in New Orleans. In his remarks, he attacked President Obama for cutting $716 billion from Medicare, but did not say that he had included the same cuts in his own budget. He also stated,[Read More…]
‘Empowering Citizens Act’ – Congressman Price Pushes Sweeping Reform to Empower Small Donors, Blunt Super PACS
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012. Yesterday evening, Representative David Price (D-NC) introduced H.R. 6448, the Empowering Citizens Act (ECA), calling for passage of comprehensive campaign reform to empower citizens in all federal elections and reduce the influence of outside groups such as Super PACs. The ECA combines the ideas behind Reps.[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Tunisian Foreign Minister Rafik Abdessalem Before Their Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012 SECRETARY CLINTON:Good morning. I am pleased to welcome the Foreign Minister from Tunisia. I’m looking forward to our meeting. We obviously have a great deal to discuss, and I want to thank the Foreign Minister and the Government of Tunisia for their efforts over the[Read More…]
