Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Keystone XL Pipeline ITALY Cruise Line / U.S. Embassy Work During Tragedy RUSSIA/IRAN Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Comments Ambassador McFaul’s Expertise IRAN U.S. Engagement Remains Open Sanctions on Iranian Crude / Consultations / Issue of Talks Iranian Film Director Asghar Farhadi SYRIA[Read More…]

Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- President Barack Obama issued a statement on the White House Web site stating that he is denying the Keystone XL Pipeline, in part because the “arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s impact, especially the health and safety of the American[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The City Council of Charlottesville, Virginia, home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and the University of Virginia, passed on Tuesday evening, January 17, 2012, a resolution believed to be a first in the country, opposing the launching of a war on Iran, as well as calling[Read More…]

PENNSYLVANIA—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2012. Today the Port Authority of Allegheny County announced a new set of service changes that if implemented would result in a 35 percent service reduction. Nearly half of the county’s current routes could be eliminated, stranding 45,000 riders and eliminating 600 transit jobs. Transportation across Pennsylvania is[Read More…]

Session with Michael Moore, Chris Hedges, Kevin Zeese, Margaret Flowers, Birgitta Jonsdottir, and Jimmy Holovat Will Be Held 24 Hours Later on Thursday, January 19, at 5 PM EST Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2012. In solidarity with a world-wide website blackout to protest the SOPA and PIPA censorship bills, RevolutionTruth and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012 – 3:33 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Please be seated.  Hello, everyone. AUDIENCE:  Happy birthday! MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, thank you! THE PRESIDENT:  It’s her birthday! MRS. OBAMA:  It’s my birthday. THE PRESIDENT:  It’s her birthday today. MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  And this is a great way to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012 – 12:53 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  I have no announcements to make — welcome to the White House for your daily briefing — so I will go straight to questions.  Ken.  Q    The President is going to be meeting with King Abdullah today.  What is he[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012 – 3:07 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It is a great pleasure for me to once again welcome His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan, as well as his delegation.  We have very few countries around the world that are better friends and better partners[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Travel Ambassador Grossman Travel, Meetings TURKEY Strong Partner/Stalwart Ally PAKISTAN Military Cooperation Legislation on Central Bank of Iran/Ties to Iranian Petroleum Essential Partner to Afghan-led Reconciliation Process JORDAN/ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Government of Jordan Venue for Face-to-Face Talks/ U.S. Stands Ready to Support[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 January 2012.  Countries throughout the world will experience an economic slowdown this year as the sovereign debt crisis in Europe continues to unfold, according to a United Nations report launched today that also warns that governments must urgently address high unemployment rates, particularly among youth. The World Economic[Read More…]