October 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2012. This fall, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on four occasions: Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 14th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday, October 19th from[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at Reception Marking Eid ul-Fitr
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012. SECRETARY CLINTON:Good evening, and although I am many weeks overdue in saying it: Eid Mubarak. No matter how belated we are honoring Eid and the end of Ramadan, this is a cherished tradition here at the State Department. And I would like to thank all[Read More…]
President Obama’s Rosh Hoshanah Greeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012. As we look forward to the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays Sunday night, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating the New Year. This is a joyful time for millions of people around the world. But Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Appreciation for Condolences, Solidarity LIBYA/REGION Interviews with Employees of Embassy Benghazi Circumstances Surrounding Deaths / Libyan-Led Investigation / Involvement of FBI Rejection of Message and Content of Video / No Excuse for Violence Security at Mission in Benghazi / Review of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Golden, CO
Golden, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012 – 11:03 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Golden! (Applause.) Thank you! (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.) You know, this is just too pretty. (Laughter.) I don’t know how you guys get any work done around here. (Laughter.) It is[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, September 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012 – 10:30 A.M. MDT MR. CARNEY: Okay, thanks for doing this, this morning, from a spectacular gymnasium. I just wanted to note at the top that the President spoke with the leaders of Libya and Egypt last night. As you know, we put out statements on[Read More…]
AARP and Charles Schwab Foundations Team Up on Financial Capability Program to Help People 50+ Struggling to Make Ends Meet
AARP Foundation Finances 50+SM Aims to Give People Tools and Resources to Improve Financial Health and Well-Being SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012 – In an effort to address the distinct needs of low-income workers and jobseekers age 50 and older, AARP Foundation and Charles Schwab Foundation have launched a new financial[Read More…]
Pennsylvanians Can Get Voter ID on Sept. 18
Together, We Will Do This! Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012. On Tuesday, September 18, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) representatives, labor, community and voting rights groups will be stationed outside the local PennDOT office (708 Smithfield St.) to help citizens trying to get an ID. They also will answer questions about other voting[Read More…]
Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa Says Organized Labor Fighting Back Against Right-Wing Radical Agenda
Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa Speaks to National Press Club WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012. Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said today in a National Press Club speech that organized labor is the country’s last barricade against a Tea Party takeover of the Republican Party that has lurched to the extreme right[Read More…]
Former DEA Heads Urge Justice Department To Oppose Statewide Marijuana Initiatives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012. Nine former directors of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sent a letter last week to US Attorney General Eric Holder urging his office to actively oppose several statewide ballot measures that seek to depenalize the personal use and possession of cannabis by adults. “We[Read More…]
