Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Mothers are cornerstones of our families and our communities. On Mother’s Day, we honor the remarkable women who strive and sacrifice every day to ensure their children have every opportunity to pursue their dreams. Our Nation first came together to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11,[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on Helping Responsible Homeowners
Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012 – 12:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) And thank you for arranging a beautiful day. This is just a spectacular afternoon and I’m thrilled to be here. We all know how difficult these past few years have been for this country, but especially[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, May 11, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Presidential Elections ALGERIA NDI Election Monitors PAKISTAN Haqqani Network / FTO Designations / On-Going Counterterrorism Dialogue with Pakistani Government Opening of Supply Routes / Continued Dialogue NATO SUMMIT Invitations / NATO-Israeli Cooperation MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Clinton’s Conversation with Israeli Prime[Read More…]
Bill Moyers Interviews National Nurses Director RoseAnn DeMoro Sunday on Call for Robin Hood Tax
Sunday 6 p.m. – most PBS stations NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Moyers & Company, a current affairs program featuring Bill Moyers and airing on PBS stations nationwide, will run a segment this Sunday evening with RoseAnn DeMoro, executive director of National Nurses United, the largest union and professional association of[Read More…]
Postal Service Losses of $3.2 Billion in Second Quarter Underscore the Need for Legislative Changes
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. The Postal Service ended its second quarter (Jan. 1 – March 31) with a net loss of $3.2 billion, compared to a net loss of $2.2 billion for the same period last year. Despite ongoing management actions that have grown and improved efficiency, the losses will[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Impact of October Refinancing Actions, Calls on Congress to Act on ‘To Do List’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Today, President Obama will travel to Reno, Nevada, where he will continue to push Congress to act on a “To Do List” he laid out earlier this week with initiatives that have bipartisan support and will create jobs and help restore middle class security. While in[Read More…]
National Coalition Urges Congress to Consider Sweeping Social Security Proposals for Women, Caregivers and Same-Sex Couples
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. “The truth is, as our nation ages and retirement income continues to decline for millions of Americans, Congress should be talking about the adequacy of Social Security’s benefits — not cutting them. Congress should examine the inequities that have created a poverty rate for senior women[Read More…]
Afghanistan, Capabilities and Partnerships Top Busy Chicago Summit Agenda
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 May 2012. Afghanistan, future capabilities and strengthening partnerships will top the agenda of next week’s Chicago Summit, said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on 11 May 2012. The Secretary General said that the 20-21 May Summit will be an important meeting for the Alliance. “This will be a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event in Studio City, California
Studio City, California–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012 – 7:30 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Good to see you, L.A.! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please everybody have a seat. What a extraordinary evening. It is wonderful to be with all of you. A couple of[Read More…]
Adjuncts Association at Duquesne Requests Voluntary Recognition
PITTSBURGH–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that members of its Adjuncts Association at Duquesne University will ask the university’s Vice President of Management and Business Steve Schillo for voluntary recognition of their union on Monday, May 14, 2012. The Adjunct Association of the USW will request that[Read More…]
