Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. The President hosted Prime Minister Netanyahu for several hours to discuss a broad range of issues in their ninth bilateral meeting. They spoke at length about the threat from Iran. The President reaffirmed the United States policy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He[Read More…]
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State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 5, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing REPUBLIC OF CONGO Explosion in Brazzaville / Assistance RUSSIA Election / OSCE Mission / NGO Participation Syria U.S.-Russian Relations Georgia Sovereignty Khodorkovsky Case SYRIA Weaponry Valerie Amos Travel / Kofi Annan Travel IRAQ Attack in Haditha Syria ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Peace Process EGYPT American[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Nelson Statement on the Department of Justice’s Challenge of Florida’s New Voting Law
Senators held field hearing on the law and its impact last month WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. United States Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) each released the following statements today after the U.S. Department of Justice filed papers in court challenging portions of Florida’s new voting law. “The[Read More…]
Statement by US State Department on Presidential Elections in Russia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. The United States congratulates the Russian people on the completion of the Presidential elections, and looks forward to working with the President-elect after the results are certified and he is sworn in. The United States endorses the preliminary report of the observer mission of the Organization[Read More…]
Nurses Join Seniors in Oakland Action to Tell Congress: Hands Off Social Security and Medicare
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United will join the California Alliance for Retired Americans and other community activists Tuesday to picket the Oakland appearance of Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson who will be in town promoting their call for a deficit plan that features sweeping cuts in[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012 – 10:53 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu and the entire Israeli delegation back to the White House, back to the Oval Office. This visit obviously comes at a critical time. We are seeing incredible changes that are taking place[Read More…]
Top UN Relief Official Granted Permission to Visit Syria
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 March 2012. The United Nations relief chief Valerie Amos announced today that she will visit the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Wednesday to urge all parties to the conflict to allow unhindered access for aid workers to evacuate the wounded and deliver essential humanitarian supplies. “The Syrian authorities have[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at AIPAC Policy Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2012 – 11:10 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Well, good morning, everyone. Rosy, thank you for your kind words. I have never seen Rosy on the basketball court. I’ll bet it would be a treat. (Laughter.) Rosy, you’ve been a dear friend of mine for a[Read More…]
Nurses Speak Out to Protect Michigan Workers’ Voices
MNA members help lead pushback against Lansing’s attacks on collective bargaining LANSING–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Michigan Nurses Association members are serving on the frontline of the fight to protect collective bargaining in Michigan, joining teachers, firefighters and other workers this week in launching an online petition to preserve this most basic[Read More…]
Sun-Times: Obama Joins Fray Over Limbaugh ‘Slut’ Comment
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: Stepping into an emerging culture clash over women, President Barack Obama made a supportive phone call Friday to a law student who testified before Congress about the need for birth control coverage, only to be called a “slut” by Rush Limbaugh. For Obama, it[Read More…]
