Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012 – 1:17 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Oval Office my good friend, President Rousseff.  This gives me an opportunity to return some of the extraordinary hospitality that I received when Michelle and our daughters and I had[Read More…]

New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012.  Syrian security forces summarily executed over 100 – and possibly many more – civilians and wounded or captured opposition fighters during recent attacks on cities and towns, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 25-page report, “In Cold Blood: Summary Executions by Syrian[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012. Good morning. It’s wonderful to be here to celebrate the strong ties between Brazil and the United States, and to talk, starting this morning and going through the day, about how we can strengthen and deepen those ties. I want to thank Tom Donohue and the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENWESPF)–April 9, 2012.  At the invitation of President Barack Obama, President Dilma Rousseff made an official visit to the United States on April 9, 2012 to discuss their countries’ ongoing relationship on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. The Leaders expressed satisfaction with the constructive and[Read More…]

Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012.  Mark Ayers, president of the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD) and an AFL-CIO vice president, passed away Sunday morning. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said: “I am deeply saddened by Mark Ayers’ passing. We join his family in commemorating this extraordinary leader and friend.” Prior to[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2012 — An Afghan Special Operations Unit and coalition troops killed a senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader during an operation in Almar district, Faryab province, earlier this week. The leader, Osmani Sahib, was one of multiple IMU members killed in an exchange of fire that resulted[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSP)–April 9, 2012. Our Nation has been profoundly shaped by ordinary Americans who have volunteered their time and energy to overcome extraordinary challenges. From the American Revolution and the Seneca Falls Convention to the everyday acts of compassion and purpose that move millions to make change in their communities,[Read More…]

New Haven, Connecticut—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2012.  CBS News has announced that veteran journalist Mike Wallace died last night surrounded by family.  Wallace’s career which spanned over sixty years was 93 years old. Wallace was one of the original correspondents for CBS’ 60 Minutes news show that has been a Sunday night[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2012.   For millions of Americans, this weekend is a time to celebrate redemption at God’s hand.  Tonight, Jews will gather for a second Seder, where they will retell the story of the Exodus.  And tomorrow, my family will join Christians around the world as we thank[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Raw video of a geyser that erupted April 4, 2012, when a construction crew breaks a pipe. Source: dcist.com