Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–12:50 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing. Q On the Ides of March. MR. CARNEY: The Ides of March. I didn’t see the movie. Did you see the movie? (Laughter.) But I plan to. And I loved[Read More…]
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State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 15, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Fact Sheet on U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Syria YEMEN Iran’s Intentions in Yemen Political Process President Saleh AFGHANISTAN Taliban Statements / Reconciliation Process Continuing Support / President Karzai’s Statement Justice for Victims of March 11th Attack IRAN Nuclear Talks Secretary’s[Read More…]
Status Quo in Syria ‘Indefensible,’ Ban Says on Anniversary of Uprising
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 March 2012. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the anniversary of the uprising in Syria by calling for an end to the ongoing bloodshed, which has claimed more than 8,000 lives since popular protests began a year ago, and for a peaceful resolution of the crisis. “It is urgent to[Read More…]
AFL-CIO Executive Council Passes Statements on Key Issues for Working People and Economy
AFL-CIO also unanimously endorses Obama-Biden for re-election. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. The AFL-CIO Executive Council issued several statements on issues of major concern to working people at its biannual Executive Council meeting, in addition to endorsing President Barack Obama and Vice-President Biden for re-election. Among important statements, the Executive Council:[Read More…]
Enough Project Advisory: Beyond Kony 2012
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. This past week, our partner organization Invisible Children launched its “Kony 2012” campaign introducing millions of viewers to the brutal rebel group the Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, and its leader, Joseph Kony. The Enough Project is committed to arresting Kony and his top commanders as part of[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden on the Automotive Industry
Toledo, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012 – 11:18 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks, how are you? Hello, Toledo. Good to see you all. Please excuse my back. I apologize. AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Well, I want to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Energy
Largo, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012 – 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Well, I am so — what a wonderful reception. (Applause.) That is so nice. Thank you. You’re all just cheering because I know Michelle. (Laughter.) Well, it is wonderful to be here. [Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Meeting of the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the enduring cause of freedom. Then as now, we remain steadfast in our resolve to see that all men, women, and children have[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom in an Exchange of Toasts at State Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2012 – 9:01 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everyone. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I was just telling the Prime Minister that, so far, the evening has been successful because I have not stepped on Michelle’s train. (Laughter.) My main goal this[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending March 10, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 351,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 365,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,750, unchanged from the previous week’s revised average of 355,750.[Read More…]
