NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2012.  The United Nations and the League of Arab States announced this evening that they have appointed the former UN chief Kofi Annan as their Joint Special Envoy to deal with the crisis in Syria, where thousands of people have been killed as a result of the Government’s[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012 – 11:21 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much. Thank you so much.  Please, have a seat.  Thank you very much.  Well, good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE:  Good morning. THE PRESIDENT:  I want to thank France for that introduction and for her leadership[Read More…]

En Route Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012 – 11:35 A.M. EST   MR. CARNEY:  Good morning, everyone.  Thanks for joining us on our trip today to Miami and Orlando, Florida.  It’s a good thing we left that cold winter weather behind today as we head to Florida.    I don’t have[Read More…]

Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012 – 2:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Miami!  (Applause.)  The U!   (Applause.)  It is good to see all of you here today.  (Applause.)   I want to thank Erica for that outstanding introduction.  She said her parents were tweeting.  (Laughter.)  We’re so proud of you, Erica.  I also[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.   Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Talks in Tunis / The Three Pillars / Humanitarian Assistance Friends of Syria Group / China Strong International Pressure / UN / Regional Support AFGHANISTAN U.S. Looking to Collaborate with Afghan Authorities President Karzai / Demonstrations SRI LANKA Issue of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  Registered Nurses at the District’s largest hospital charge the hospital is violating federal labor law by refusing to meet with nurse representatives which is undermining the ability of nurses to address patient safety problems and undermining the ability of the hospital to recruit new RNs. The RNs,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  In a move to help ensure the future of the nation’s mail system, while adapting to America’s changing mailing trends, the U.S. Postal Service today announced that the Area Mail Processing consolidation studies that began more than five months ago have been completed. These changes are[Read More…]

UBA, South Sudan–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  The government of the Republic of South Sudan should delay a disarmament campaign in Jonglei state until relations between the state’s three major communities begin to stabilize and security can be ensured, said the Enough Project. Instead, to create the necessary conditions for a future[Read More…]

Internet Advertising Networks Announces Commitment to “Do-Not-Track” Technology to Allow Consumers to Control Online Tracking WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  The Obama Administration today unveiled a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of a comprehensive blueprint to improve consumers’ privacy protections and ensure that the Internet remains an engine for[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  The Obama Administration unveiled a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of a comprehensive blueprint to protect individual privacy rights and give users more control over how their information is handled. This initiative seeks to protect all Americans from having their information misused by giving[Read More…]