En Route New York, New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2012 – 10:40 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for being here. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to New York City, where, as you know, the President will give the commencement address at a prestigious all-women’s college,[Read More…]
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Los Angeles, New York City Councils to Pass Responsible Banking Ordinances
Momentum Builds from Coast to Coast to Leverage Taxpayer Dollars to Hold Banks More Accountable During New Bottom Line’s “Move Our Money” Month New Bottom Line Co-Director Ilana Berger Available to Provide Overview of Nationwide Trend, Make Connections to Local Groups Working on Ordinances New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2012. On[Read More…]
Occupiers to Hold ‘People’s Summit’ Alternative to G8 Meetings
MARYLAND–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2012. Members of the Occupy movement will hold an “Occupy G8 People’s Summit” in Frederick, Maryland to provide a vision for democratic economic development as the G8 meetings commence on May 18. A series of speakers will lead discussions on the impact of concentrated wealth on global public[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Spokesperson on Human Rights Watch Report
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 May 2012. NATO conducted the campaign for Libya with unprecedented care and precision and to a standard exceeding that required by international humanitarian law. The mission was fully consistent with the United Nations mandate and saved countless lives. NATO did everything possible to minimise risks to civilians, but in[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2012. From the railroads that connected our continent in the 19th century to the highways that drove progress during the 20th, American infrastructure has fueled our Nation’s growth for generations. Our roads, rails, runways, and shipyards have formed the foundation for a thriving global marketplace, and our[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Afghan Transition
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2012. I welcome President Karzai’s announcement today of the third tranche of areas to transition to Afghan security lead, which is an important step forward in our effort to achieve our objectives in Afghanistan. As transition proceeds in these areas, nearly 75 percent of the population of[Read More…]
UN Mission in Afghanistan Condemns Assassination of Peace Council Member
KABUL–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2012. The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today’s assassination of Maulawi Arsala Rahmani, a senior member of the country’s High Peace Council, and stated its continued commitment to supporting the locally-led peace and reconciliation process. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) sent its condolences to[Read More…]
Statement by NATO Secretary General on Afghan Transition Announcement, 13 May 2012
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2012. The statement below is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I welcome President Karzai ‘s announcement confirming the third group of Afghan provinces, cities and districts to make the move to Afghan security lead. This means that the Afghan National Security Forces will soon have[Read More…]
ISAF Statement on Assassination of High Peace Council Official
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2012 — This morning an influential member of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council and Islamic Council member, Moulavi Arsala Rahmani, was murdered while reportedly riding in a vehicle on his way to work. Rahmani, a former Taliban member, chose to make a positive contribution to his nation by[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on ‘To-Do List’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2012. We all know the past few years have been difficult for this country. After the worst recession of our lifetimes, it will take longer than any of us would like for the economy to fully recover. But there are plenty of steps we can take to[Read More…]
