Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2012. Hello, everybody. On Thursday, I went down to Florida to visit Disneyworld. To Sasha and Malia’s great disappointment, I was not there to hang out with Mickey or ride Space Mountain. Instead, I was there to talk about steps we’re taking to boost tourism and create[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, January 20, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2012 – 12:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: I apologize for the delay. Welcome to the White House for your daily briefing. I do not have any announcements to make, so I will go straight to Julie Pace. Q Thank you. A couple logistical questions on the State[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Death of Cuban Activist Wilmar Villar
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2012. President Obama’s thoughts and prayers are with the wife, family, and friends of Wilmar Villar, a young and courageous defender of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba who launched a hunger strike to protest his incarceration and succumbed to pneumonia. Villar’s senseless death highlights the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 20, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Possible Arrest of Abdelkader Chaar Arab League Monitors and Observers Zabadani IRAN P-5+1 / Ashton Letter FRANCE/AFGHANISTAN French Soldiers / Condolences to France, Families United States and France / Partners in Afghanistan REGION Ambassador Grossman Tour to Pakistan, India, Afghanistan Pakistani[Read More…]
Catholic Leaders Challenge Gingrich and Santorum on Divisive Rhetoric Around Race and Poverty
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- More than 40 national Catholic leaders and prominent theologians at universities across the country released a strongly worded open letter today urging “our fellow Catholics Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum to stop perpetuating ugly racial stereotypes on the campaign trail.” In the lead up to Saturday’s primary in[Read More…]
Number of People Affected by South Sudan Clashes Has Doubled – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 January 2012. More than 120,000 people affected by the recent violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state may need emergency assistance – double the number of those originally thought to need help – the United Nations humanitarian official in the country said today. Fighting between Lou Nuer and Murle[Read More…]
Statement by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Death of Four French Soldiers in Afghanistan
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–20 January 2012. Unfortunately, this is a very sad day for our troops in Afghanistan and for the French people. I would like to express my condolences for the four French soldiers who were killed today and my sympathy to those who were wounded. I pay tribute to the[Read More…]
American Music Legend Etta James Dies of Complications from Leukemia at Age 73
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2012. Musical legend, Etta James died today from complications from leukemia at Riverside Hospital. Her husband, Artis Mills and sons were by her side according to longtime friend and manager, Lupe DeLeon. Ms. James was 73 years old. James’ earthy voice spanned a variety of musical genres including[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Unveiling a Strategy to Help Boost Travel and Tourism
Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012 – 12:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) I am glad to be at Disney World! (Applause.) The Magic Kingdom. This is outstanding. Well, let me begin by thanking Ruben for that extraordinary introduction. And he was too bashful — maybe he’s not supposed to[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 19, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing PAKISTAN U.S.-Pakistan Relationship SYRIA Arab League/Monitor Report Continue to Work Globally to Tighten Constraints on the Assad Regime Russia/UN Security Council Resolution Ship from Cyprus Reportedly to Syria with Weapons ROMANIA Austerity Measures/Support the Right to Protest and Express Views Peacefully/Call to[Read More…]
