“Voto Ausente USA” (www.VotoAusenteUSA.org) Debuts in 12 States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2012. U.S. Vote Foundation (US Vote) and Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) proudly announce the debut of Voto Ausente USA, www.VotoAusenteUSA.org, a Spanish-language[Read More…]
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NATO Secretary General Stresses Commitment to Afghan Strategy
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–18 September 2012. NATO is fully committed to its strategy in Afghanistan despite recent challenges, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told journalists in Brussels on 18 September. “We remain committed to our strategy and we remain committed to our goal of seeing the Afghans fully in charge of their own[Read More…]
Remarks by the President to the AFL-CIO Convention — Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012 – 6:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, AFL-CIO! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Ohio! Good to see my brothers and sisters in labor. (Applause.) I want to start off by saying you’ve got an outstanding leader in Tim. Give him a big round of[Read More…]
ISAF Clarifies Information on Partnering With Afghan National Security Forces
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2012 — Recent media coverage regarding a change in ISAF’s model of Security Force Assistance (SFA) to the Afghan National Security Forces is not accurate. ISAF remains absolutely committed to partnering with, training, advising and assisting our ANSF counterparts. The ISAF SFA model is focused at the[Read More…]
Romney Offers No Apologies for Comments that 47 Percent of Americans Believe They are ‘Entitled’ to Help from the Government
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2012. In an impromptu seven minute news conference held late last night, Mitt Romney offered no apologies for the remarks he made to wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans believe the government has a responsibility to care for them. Romney said that his comments were “not[Read More…]
Obama Campaign Statement on Romney’s Behind Closed Doors Remarks
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF))–September 17, 2012. “It’s shocking that a candidate for President of the United States would go behind closed doors and declare to a group of wealthy donors that half the American people view themselves as ‘victims,’ entitled to handouts, and are unwilling to take ‘personal responsibility’ for their lives. [Read More…]
Video Reveals What Mitt Romney REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2012. David Corn of MotherJones released a video today of a private fundraiser held earlier this year where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gives a small group of wealthy contributors a real earful on what he thinks of those that support President Obama. When one of the donors[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 17, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Authorization of Ordered Departures in Tunis, Khartoum / Lebanon Travel Warning Embassy Cairo / Consul General Alexandria / Demonstrations PAKISTAN Situation Report / U.S. Monitoring Situation LIBYA Benghazi Attack / Ambassador Rice’s Comments Ongoing FBI Investigation / Libyan Investigation EGYPT/ REGIONS[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 17, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Japanese Government Panel Proposes Policy for Nuclear Phase-Out Industry/Regulatory/Political The Japanese government’s Energy and Environment Council last week proposed a goal of phasing out nuclear energy “in the 2030s.” The new policy follows recent public surveys that indicate support for ending the country’s reliance on nuclear[Read More…]
Robin Hood Tax Bill Introduced In Congress
HR-6411: To Tax Wall Street; Real Revenue for Critical National, International Needs Learn More about the Robin Hood Tax! New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. The U.S. Robin Hood Tax Campaign today applauded the introduction in Congress of a bill that would impose a tax on Wall Street speculation. Introduced[Read More…]
