However, Provision that Makes It a Crime to Harbor Undocumented Immigrants is Enjoined; ACLU Reacts PHOENIX –(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. A federal district judge yesterday blocked the “harboring” provision of Arizona’s SB 1070 anti-immigrant law but refused to issue a new injunction on the law’s most controversial remaining section. However,[Read More…]
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending September 1, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 365,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 377,000. The 4-week moving average was 371,250, an increase of 250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, September 5, 2012
En Route Charlotte, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2012 – 2:25 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Charlotte, North Carolina. So happy to have you. I have no announcements. MS. PSAKI: As I did yesterday, I’m just going to tick through the speakers for[Read More…]
Earthquake Strikes Northwest Coast of Coast Rica
Costa Rica—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2012. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the northwest coast of Coast Rica today. The quake hit Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, on the Pacific coast about 87 miles west of the capital, San Jose. It was centered more than 28 miles deep.[Read More…]
‘Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity’ to Visit New York on September 6-7 to Call for End to Failed Drug War
Unprecedented Coalition of NY Organizations to Welcome Caravan with Vigil-March, Press Conference at City Hall, Action at HSBC Bank, and More Poet Javier Sicilia and Other Drug War Survivors Will Honor 60,000+ Lives Lost in Mexico and Demand Accountability for Wall Street’s Money Laundering for Drug Traffickers New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 5,[Read More…]
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention (Video/Text)
Charlotte, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012 – 10:38 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! MRS. OBAMA: With your help. With your help. (Applause.) Let me start — I want to start by thanking[Read More…]
White House Appoints 2012-2013 Class Of White House Fellows
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. Today, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2012-2013 Class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions, and have all shown a strong commitment to public service and leadership. The 2012-2013 Class of Fellows and their[Read More…]
Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best August Sales in Five Years
Auburn Hills, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–September4, 2012 – Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 148,472 units, a 14 percent increase compared with sales in August 2011 (130,120 units), and the group’s best August sales since 2007. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each recorded year-over- year sales gains[Read More…]
Ford Escape, Fusion Deliver Best-Ever August Sales; Company Sees Gains in Cars, Utilities and Trucks
DEARBORN, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 4, 2012 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. total sales increased 13 percent in August compared with last year – and 19 percent for retail sales – with gains in cars, utilities and trucks. “As fuel prices rose again during August, we saw growing numbers of people[Read More…]
General Motors U.S. Sales Increase 10 Percent
Chevrolet passenger car sales up 25 percent DETROIT –(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2012. General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported August sales of 240,520 vehicles in the United States, up 10 percent compared with a year ago. GM increased its sales to retail customers by 11 percent, making August its best retail month[Read More…]
