Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2012. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that tragically took so many lives in Wisconsin. At this difficult time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers, and our hearts go out[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2012. I welcome the announcement by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel of an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on oil revenue. This agreement opens the door to a future of greater prosperity for the people of both countries.  The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2012. Hi, everybody.  Today, I want to take a break from the back-and-forth of campaign season, and talk about something that’s brought us all together this week – the Summer Olympics.   These games remind us that for all our differences, we’re Americans first.  And we could not[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012 – 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Good morning.  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Well, it is great to see all of you, and I hope you guys are having a wonderful summer.  I[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2012.  Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 163,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, and manufacturing. Household Survey Data Both the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Reaction to Annan Resigning as Syria Joint Special Envoy Sanctions / Humanitarian Assistance / Security Council Resolution / Assad Regime / Czech Republic Protective Power / Transition / Nonlethal Assistance / Peaceful Protests / Summary Executions / Cross-Border Spillover NORTH KOREA[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), on behalf of the White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI), today announced the eight neighborhoods that will receive training and technical assistance through the groundbreaking Building Neighborhood Capacity Program (BNCP).   These competitively selected neighborhoods are located[Read More…]

En Route Orlando, Florida-(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012 – 12:36 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Florida.  I have no announcements to make at the top.  But Jen does, so I’ll turn it over to Jen. MS. PSAKI:  So a couple[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  Today, despite the strong leadership of Senators Reid, Lieberman, Collins, Rockefeller and Feinstein, an overwhelming majority of Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the only comprehensive piece of cybersecurity legislation that would have begun to address vulnerabilities in the nation’s critical infrastructure[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012.  House Republicans last night voted to extend the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest few and shower millionaires and billionaires with a $1 trillion tax cut that will inevitably be paid for by gutting investments in critical programs needed to create jobs and strengthen the economy. [Read More…]