Washington, DC—(ENEWSP)—May 10, 2012.  The Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit in federal court today against Maricopa County, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, arising from unconstitutional and unlawful actions by the defendants.  The lawsuit follows a comprehensive and independent investigation initiated, in June[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012.  On January 19th, 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order and announced new administrative initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in and to the United States. The U.S. travel and tourism industry is a substantial component of U.S. GDP, exports, and employment, and efforts to[Read More…]

Changes Expected to Help Save Businesses and Consumers Nearly $6 Billion WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s unprecedented government-wide regulatory review, the White House announced five final rules that will save nearly $6 billion in the next five years by eliminating outdated requirements and unjustified[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012.  SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 367,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 368,000. The 4-week moving average was 379,000, a decrease of 5,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Trip SYRIA Putting Pressure on the Assad Regime / Monitoring Mission CHINA Chen Guangcheng Case 18th Party Congress / Human Rights BAHRAIN Secretary’s Meeting with Crown Prince / Bilateral Relationship AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN Ground Lines of Communication (GLOC) YEMEN Bomb Plot /[Read More…]

INDIANAPOLIS – John Ensslin, president of the Society of Professional Journalists, expressed concern about the possible removal of Dave Copeland, student media adviser for The Comment at Bridgewater State University. The letter (included below) sent to Dana Mohler-Faria, president of the university, addresses reports that Copeland might be removed following[Read More…]

Vibrant Demonstrations Expose BofA’s Destructive Practices; Foreclosed Homeowner Arrested in Civil Disobedience After Being Blocked from Entering Meeting Charlotte, NC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2012.  The swelling wave of dissatisfaction with Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), both among investors and everyday people, reached a peak today in Charlotte. The historic Bank vs. America protest[Read More…]

Foreclosed-on Families, Coal Mining Communities, Others Harmed by BofA Available at Trade & Tryon in Charlotte at 7:30 a.m. and throughout day Charlotte, NC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2012.  99% Power –  A broad coalition of workers, seniors, families fighting foreclosure, students, the unemployed, environmentalists, and more – are at Bank of America’s[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012 – 5:46 P.M. EDT  THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please, please, have a seat.  Have a seat.  You’re[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Troubled by Reports of Violence in Moscow RUSSIA U.S. – Russia Bilateral Relationship / U.S. Position on Expression of Democratic Aspirations INDIA Secretary Clinton’s Remarks at Press Availability with Minister Singh / Iranian Oil YEMEN Thwarted Bomb Plot / Counterterrorism[Read More…]