Industry should follow the positive steps taken by Microsoft, General Electric (GE) and Motorola Solutions WASHINGTON, DC and LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2012.  Human rights groups in the US and the UK are calling on leading electronics and automotive companies to make public statements against the position taken by the US Chamber[Read More…]

Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.    Thank you, Margaret.   It is a privilege to stand with you today, and I want you to know how much I appreciate those kind words – especially today.   Above all, I want to thank you for the outstanding leadership that you are providing[Read More…]

United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney Canada and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporations Also Agree to Pay More Than $75 Million to U.S. Government BRIDGEPORT, Conn.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (PWC), a Canadian subsidiary of the Connecticut-based defense contractor United Technologies Corporation (UTC), today pleaded guilty to violating the Arms[Read More…]

Nashville, Tennessee–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012 – 11:05 A.M. CDT   MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my, my, my.  (Applause.)  Please, you all rest yourselves.  Thank you so much.  Let me tell you, it is such a pleasure and an honor to join you today in Nashville for your 2012 General Conference.   I want[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012 – 12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act — the name of the health care reform we passed two years ago.  In doing so, they’ve reaffirmed a fundamental principle that here in America[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 386,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 392,000. The 4-week moving average was 386,750, a decrease of 750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Wshington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  CNN News is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Health Care Act.  While the Court ruled that Congress could not require the mandate under the commerce clause of the Constitution, the Court opined that Congress did have[Read More…]

WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today announced that its offshore voluntary disclosure programs have exceeded the $5 billion mark and released new details regarding the voluntary disclosure program announced in January, including tightening the eligibility requirements. "We continue to make strong progress in our international compliance efforts that help ensure[Read More…]

WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today announced a plan to help U.S. citizens residing overseas, including dual citizens, catch up with tax filing obligations and provide assistance for people with foreign retirement plan issues. "Today we are announcing a series of common-sense steps to help U.S. citizens abroad get current[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA June 30 Meeting in Geneva / Talks Regarding Iranian Inclusion / Statements Regarding Kofi Annan’s Plan TURKEY Turkey Consultations with NATO SYRIA Kofi Annan Plan / Iranian Participation at Meeting / Erdogan’s Statements Regarding Syria/ Iranian Involvement in Geneva Meeting/U.S.-Turkey Alliance[Read More…]