Boston, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012.  Mitt Romney today made the following statement on September 11th: “Eleven years ago, evil descended upon our country, taking thousands of lives in an unspeakable attack against innocents. America will never forget those who perished.  America will never stop caring for the loved ones they left[Read More…]

Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012 – 9:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Secretary Panetta, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and most importantly, to the families –survivors and loved ones — of those we lost, Michelle and I are humbled to join you again on this solemn anniversary. Today we remember a[Read More…]

Deadly Attacks Against Civilians Represent “Total Disregard for International Human Rights Standards” Says Human Rights Group New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012.  Amnesty International today urged the Iraqi authorities to launch a thorough and impartial investigation into a wave of bomb attacks and shootings across Iraq on Sunday that reportedly killed at[Read More…]

Ontario, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012.   “Thank you, Tom [Buffenbarger], for your generous introduction. And thank you for inviting me to be a part of your convention. It’s an honor to be here. You know, Tom, we don’t have enough labor leaders like you. Tough. Fair. Unapologetic. And in our world[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2012 — Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of two senior Taliban leaders, including the suspected mastermind of the August 2008 ambush which left numerous French soldiers dead and 21 wounded.   The Taliban leaders—Mullah Hazrat and Shakir—were killed in a precision airstrike Sunday when Afghan[Read More…]

Dr. Margaret Flowers scales a tripod, blocks trade negotiators entering upscale golf resort; other activists erect a 75-foot high banner suspended by 10 weather balloons Lansdowne, VA –(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2012.  Two people were detained this morning after a tense stand off with police while blockading international trade negotiators from entering[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Upcoming Travel by Deputy Secretary Burns U.S. Congratulates Kosovo on Independence IRAQ Iraqi Court Decision Sentences Vice President Hashemi to Death CHINA/JAPAN Japanese Government Reaches Deal Regarding Senkaku Islands China Announces Territory Baseline TAIWAN Secretary’s Meeting with Taiwan Senior Representative JAPAN/ROK[Read More…]

Poor Stock Performance and High Executive Pay Make Case for Independent Board Leadership Proposal; Overcommitted Lead Independent Director is No Substitute for Independent Board Chair Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012.  The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are calling on FedEx [NYSE: FDX] shareholders to support its proposal for independent board leadership at[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012. Japan Announces ‘Grand Plan’ to Rebuild Some Evacuated Areas Industry/Regulatory/Political The Japanese government has announced a plan to rebuild some areas in the Fukushima Daiichi evacuation zone, enabling residents in those areas to return in two years once power, water and sewage services are restored. Returning[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012.  Iranian authorities released dissident Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani from custody at Evin Prison and acquitted him of the charge of apostasy over the weekend. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) welcomed the news but renewed his call on Iran to release all other political prisoners. Pastor Nadarkhani[Read More…]