NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 18, 2015 By: Hillary Clinton The terrorist attack in San Bernardino made it clear that it’s not enough to contain ISIS — we have to defeat ISIS. The threat is real, and the need for action is urgent. We can’t give in to fear or let it drive[Read More…]
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Congress Adopts Significant Drug Policy Reforms in New Spending Bill
Bill Stops Feds from Blocking Medical Marijuana Legalization and Partially Lifts Federal Ban on Funding for Syringe Access Programs to Prevent HIV/AIDS; President Obama Expected to Sign Bill Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 18, 2015. Congress passed a must-pass spending bill this morning that includes language that stops the Obama Administration’s Department of[Read More…]
New Video: Hillary Clinton For Resolve Instead of Fear, GOP Candidates For Fear Instead of Facts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2015. Hillary for America released a new web video comparing Hillary Clinton’s recent remarks in Minnesota where she unveiled a plan to bolster national security with Republican candidates, who were exposed as unfit and ill-prepared during this week’s Republican debate. In the remarks, Clinton said that shallow slogans don’t[Read More…]
FDA Proposes Tanning Bed Age Restrictions and Other Important Safety Measures
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2015. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced important proposed steps to protect public health by preventing the use of sunlamp products (also commonly known as indoor tanning beds) by minors and reducing the risk of using these devices for adults. The FDA is committed[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Dec. 17, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2015 – 1:31 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. A couple of things before I go to your questions. The first is, and some of you may know, that today is the last day of Amy Brundage’s service to the Obama White House. Q Awww[Read More…]
California Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism and Being ‘Straw Purchaser’ of Assault Rifles Ultimately Used in San Bernardino, California, Attack
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2015. Enrique Marquez Jr., 24, of Riverside, California, a longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, the male shooter in the San Bernardino, California, terrorist attack, was charged today with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists based upon his role in terrorist plotting with Farook in 2011 and[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Resident Charged with Providing Material Support to ISIL
PENNSYLVANIA–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2015. A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resident was arrested today on charges of conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Jalil Ibn Ameer Aziz, 19, a U.S. citizen, is charged in a two-count criminal complaint that was unsealed today in[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama after Briefing at the National Counterterrorism Center. Dec. 17, 2015
McLean, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2015 – 12:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As President and Commander in Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people. And on a regular basis, I convene members of my national security team for an in-depth review of our efforts to prevent terrorist attacks[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer and Commuter Champions Applaud Restoration of Transit Tax Benefit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2015 – Today, following House passage of the PATH Act – a multiyear tax package – Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Peter King (R-NY), Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Bob Dold (R-IL) welcomed a permanent increase of the commuter tax benefit exclusion for transit riders to $255 a month,[Read More…]
Media Availability With Secretary Carter in Erbil, Iraq , Dec. 17, 2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with troops during his visit to Irbil, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2015. Carter is on a weeklong trip to the Middle East to meet with military leaders, and to thank troops for their service and sacrifice, especially during the holiday season. DoD photo by Army[Read More…]
