Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 353,000, a decrease of 35,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 388,000. The 4-week moving average was 367,250, a decrease of 8,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
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Fact Sheet: Creating Pathways to the Middle Class for All Americans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. On Wednesday, June 25th, President Obama addressed the National Urban League and discussed his Administration’s work strengthening our communities by investing in manufacturers and small businesses, cutting taxes for middle-class families, reforming education by raising standards, and ensuring millions more Americans have access to quality, affordable[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passage of the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. With the Senate’s vote, the House Republicans are now the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle-class tax cuts for 98% of Americans and nearly every small business owner. The last thing a typical middle class family can afford is a $2,200 tax hike at[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the National Urban League Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Urban League! (Applause.) Thank you. It is good to be with the Urban League. (Applause.) And it’s good to be in the Big Easy. (Applause.) Now, I don’t know if the fact that this is called the Morial Convention[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Campaign Event — House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012 – 5:49 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, Big Easy? It is good to be in New Orleans. Now, I’ve got to admit I was thinking about just blowing everything off and going and getting something to eat. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Where we going? THE[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, July 25, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Olympics / Consular Assistance to American Citizens DPRK Marriage of Kim Jong-un SYRIA Attack Last Week that Killed Senior Regime Officials in Damascus VENEZUELA Withdrawal from Inter American Court of Human Rights DEPARTMENT Egyptian MP Visa Case / U.S. Visa Processing[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Arrest of Activists in Cuba
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. We condemn the arrest of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists by the Cuban government during funeral ceremonies for Oswaldo Paya this week. Some of those arrested were reportedly beaten at the time of their detention. The fact that this occurred while hundreds of people gathered peacefully to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event, July 24, 2012
Portland, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012 – 4:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Portland! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Well, it is — it is great to be back in Portland. (Applause.) And I just want to point out every time I come to Portland, it’s like 80[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, July 24, 2012
En Route Portland, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–July 24 2012 – 11:04 A.M. PDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon. As we have done in the past, Jen and I will brief you together. I don’t have any announcements for[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, July 24, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Syrian Opposition / Post-Assad transition planning EGYPT Prime Minister’s Appointment / Democratic Process UNITED NATIONS WIPO investigation GHANA President Mills’s Death ISRAEL/PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Petition to Demolish Homes in Hebron RUSSIA Law on Civil Society CHINA South China Sea Chen Guangcheng /[Read More…]
