Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012. Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Eid-al-Fitr. For Muslims, Ramadan has been a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. These past four weeks have also been a time to serve[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012. Hi, everybody.  This week, I spent some time traveling across Iowa talking with folks about rebuilding an economy where if you work hard, you and your family can get ahead.  And along the way, I stopped in at Cascade High School to thank the teachers there[Read More…]

Defendant Arrested by Canadian Authorities; Allegedly Collected More Than $1 Million from More Than 800 Distressed Homeowners WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012.  Federal authorities have charged a former Los Angeles man with aggravated identity theft and having operated a foreclosure-rescue scam in Southern California and elsewhere that promised to postpone foreclosure sales[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s attack on a Palestinian taxi in the West Bank. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, among them children, and we hope for their speedy recovery. We note that the Government of Israel has also[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012. The United States is concerned about both the verdict and the disproportionate sentences handed down by a Moscow court in the case against the members of the band Pussy Riot and the negative impact on freedom of expression in Russia. We urge Russian authorities to review[Read More…]

From Al Jazeera: South African President Jacob Zuma has launched an investigation into the deaths of 34 workers who were shot by police on Thursday during a protest over pay at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana. Zuma said on Friday that the official probe into the incident was necessary[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012.  A judge must oversee any investigation into the deaths of 34 people after South African police opened fire on protesting miners at the Marikana mine complex, Amnesty International said today.  The organization also called for an urgent resolution to the ongoing disputes and conflict between the[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 August 2012.  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemns a deadly attack in north-western Pakistan today, which reportedly left more than 20 people dead, according to his spokesperson. According to media reports, armed men ambushed three buses near the city of Gilgit on Thursday, forced passengers off the vehicles[Read More…]

Obama Administration on Idle Earmark Projects: Use It or Lose It “We Can’t Wait” Action Helps States Put People to Work, Improve Infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012.  The Obama Administration today announced that it won’t allow infrastructure funds to sit idle as a result of stalled earmark projects at a[Read More…]

Modifications to Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements Will Make Sure That Every Dollar of Earnings Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Generate Will Benefit Taxpayers Announcement Will Support the Continued Flow of Mortgage Credit during a Responsible Transition to a Reformed Housing Finance Market  WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012.  The U.S. Department of the[Read More…]