View the court documents. WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 12, 2012.  The Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and 49 state attorneys general announced today the filing of their landmark $25 billion agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers to address mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses.  The federal[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Visit from the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London IRAN UN Special Rapporteur in Geneva on for Human Rights in Iran GEORGIA Georgia’s Sovereignty AFGHANISTAN Condolences Extended / Full Investigation Underway / Ambassador Crocker U.S. Committed to Moving Forward in the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  US NRC Issues Orders to Enhance Post-Fukushima Nuclear Safety Industry/Regulatory/Political The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission last Friday approved the issuance of orders and information request letters for the U.S. nuclear industry to implement enhanced safety measures based on lessons learned from the Fukushima accident. The orders[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012. Thank you very much Foreign Secretary Hague for calling us together. Secretary General, thank you very much for your leadership. Today, we gather to discuss the wave of change that has swept the Middle East and North Africa. While each country’s experience has been unique, all[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012.  In his State of the Union address, the President laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last. A key part of getting more Americans back to work and strengthening the middle class is the President’s comprehensive plan to get Americans the skills they need[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2012. The progress report I received today from members of my administration underscores the headway our nation has made towards reducing our reliance on foreign oil, while also expanding American made energy. As the report highlights, we have made progress, with imports of foreign oil decreasing by[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2012. President Obama called President Karzai to express his shock and sadness at the reported killing and wounding of Afghan civilians. President Obama extended his condolences to the people of Afghanistan, and made clear his Administration’s commitment to establish the facts as quickly as possible and to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2012. I am deeply saddened by the reported killing and wounding of Afghan civilians. I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and to the people of Afghanistan, who have endured too much violence and suffering. This incident is[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2012 – The Commander of the International Security Assistance Force, Gen. John R. Allen, released the following statement today: “I was shocked and saddened to hear of the shooting incident today in Kandahar Province. I offer my profound regret and deepest condolences to the victims and their families.[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 March 2012.  The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Fasmussen: I want to express my shock and sadness at the tragic shooting incident in Kandahar province, where it is reported that several people, including women and children, have been killed or wounded. I offer my[Read More…]