Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012.  SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 367,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 379,000. The 4-week moving average was 375,750, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2012. Unemployed and homeless VOCAL-NY members who recently became Bank of America shareholders attempted to deliver a letter to CEO Brian Moynihan this afternoon (2-1-12) at the New Bank of America Tower in New York City. They were denied access to the building in the lobby and[Read More…]

Coalition Issues Demands to Bank of America, Sallie Mae, Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo and Verizon; Plans to mobilize tens of thousands of people in lead up to shareholder season Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1 2012. An unlikely coalition of workers, retirees, families fighting foreclosure, students, immigrants, and environmentalists will engage in more than[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2012 – 1:22 P.M. EST         MR. CARNEY:  Thank you all for being here, ladies and gentlemen.  Today, as you probably noticed when you closely watched the President’s remarks earlier, is all about the initiatives he’s put forward to help responsible homeowners.  I have with me here[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2012. In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a Blueprint for an America Built to Last, calling for action to help responsible borrowers and support a housing market recovery. While the government cannot fix the housing market on its own, the President believes[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE David Hale’s visit / Settlements SYRIA Support of Arab League Plan in New York / Consultations Foreign Minister Lavrov / Russian Support of Draft Resolution Increase in Violence / Defections Security Upgrades / Ambassador Ford / Status of Embassy[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2012.  The story of African Americans is a story of resilience and perseverance.  It traces a people who refused to accept the circumstances under which they arrived on these shores, and it chronicles the generations who fought for an America that truly reflects the ideals enshrined in[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2012.  The Arab League has demonstrated important leadership in this crisis.  And for many months, the people of the region and the world have watched in horror as the Assad regime executed a campaign of violence against its own citizens.  Civilians gunned down in the streets, women[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Settlements / Encourage Parties Back to the Negotiating Table / David Hale SYRIA/RUSSIA Talks Foreign Minister Lavrov / Deputy Secretary Burns’ call with Deputy Foreign Minister Bogdanov EGYPT U.S. Citizens Staying on U.S. Embassy Compound in Cairo / Letter[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2012 – 1:15 P.M. EST   MR. CARNEY:  Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here on this glorious Tuesday afternoon. As you probably saw in some paper that we put out today on the one-year anniversary of the Startup America initiative, the President is sending a[Read More…]