Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014 – 1:23 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:Afternoon, everybody.Nice to see you all.Just a quiet Monday to get our Thanksgiving week going. Q We thought it was. MR. EARNEST:Yes, well, we like to keep you on your toes.Let’s get settled in here.Josh, would you like to get us[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama After Announcement of the Decision by the Grand Jury in Ferguson, Missouri
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014 – 10:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As you know, a few moments ago, the grand jury deliberating the death of Michael Brown issued its decision. It’s an outcome that, either way, was going to be subject of intense disagreement not only in Ferguson, but across America. [Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Supports Community Resistance in Ferguson, Condemns Grand Jury Failure to Indict Police Officer in Michael Brown Killing
New York –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. Today, Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) Executive Director Vincent Warren released the following statement in response to the news that the Grand Jury in the Michael Brown case failed to indict Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who killed him. It’s difficult to see how[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
ST. LOUIS, Mo. —(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. The grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., has declined to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson on charges in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown. The following is reaction from Jeffrey Mittman, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri: The[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Presentation of the Medal of Freedom, Nov. 24, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014 – 2:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. This is one of my favorite events. Once a year, we set aside this event to celebrate people who have made America stronger, and wiser, and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Resignation of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014 – 11:10 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: About a year ago, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel was visiting our troops in the Republic of Korea thanking them for their service and answering their questions, and they asked about the usual topics, about our national security, the future[Read More…]
East Coast Storm to Snarl Thanksgiving Travel
AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports a storm with rain and heavy snow will cause major disruptions and delays for Thanksgiving travel on the East Coast and in the Appalachians. Rain will initially spread northward along the Interstate-95 with snow and rain to start farther west in the I-81 corridor. However, a change to snow[Read More…]
SHOP Marketplace Premiums Flat in 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. By: Matt Fiedler, Matt Siegler On November 15, the Health Insurance Marketplace opened for the 2015 enrollment season, giving current Marketplace enrollees a chance to compare their options for 2015 and others the chance to think about purchasing affordable coverage through the Marketplace for the first[Read More…]
Top UN Health Officials Take Joint Mission to Mali in Support of Ebola Response
MALI–(ENEWSPF)–24 November 2014. The Ebola virus is continuing to claim lives across West Africa. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are the worst-affected countries, with transmission still widespread. Some 15 300 cases have been reported since the start of the outbreak and more than 5450 people have died. Mali, previously free[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, DSS Announce Addition of Two New Trucks to Enhance Graffiti Removal Efforts
New graffiti vehicles further enhance removal efforts Citywide CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) today announced an expansion of graffiti removal efforts with the addition of two new chemical graffiti removal trucks. These new chemical graffiti removal trucks will allow DSS to[Read More…]
