Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, by[Read More…]
Day: December 14, 2012
Remarks by Secretary Panetta in Incirlik, Turkey
Incirlik, Turkey–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. (MODERATOR): The gentleman I’m introducing needs no introduction, but I feel it’s important that — to say a few words — (inaudible). Talk a lot to you about where we live, the big picture, how we fit into that, our location here at Incirlik and our[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, December 14, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Status of ARB/Overview of Process / Consultations with Congress CHINA/JAPAN Senkaku Islands CHINA/TIBET Urge China to Address Tensions NORTH KOREA Satellite / Looking for a Clear and Credible Response at the UN Security Council IRAN IAEA Efforts / Concerns about Parchin[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, December 14, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012 – 12:41 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Before I start, I wanted to let you know that at approximately 10:30 this morning, in the Oval Office, the President was notified by his Homeland Security Advisor, John Brennan,[Read More…]
Statements of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chairs on Newton, Connecticut Shooting
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Statement of Mayor’s Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg: “With all the carnage from gun violence in our country, it’s still almost impossible to believe that a mass shooting in a kindergarten class could happen. It has come to that. Not[Read More…]
What Are the Chances You Will Have a White Christmas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) can help answer that age-old question. This year the Center updated a map that shows the climatological probabilities of a white Christmas across the Nation. The Probability of a White Christmas map, now based on the most recent 1981–2010[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers Statement on Massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Statement of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. “The entire AFT community is shaken to its core by this massacre of young children and the educators and school employees who care for and nurture[Read More…]
Earthjustice: EPA Acts to Protect Lives, Lungs from Soot
New air standard will save thousands of lives annually Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted protections that will slash the amount of soot allowed in our air, improving air quality for millions of Americans. This move by the EPA comes in response to legal[Read More…]
Video and Text: Statement by President Obama on the School Shooting in Newtown, CT
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012 – 3:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will have every single resource that he needs to investigate this heinous crime,[Read More…]
Senator Blumenthal Statement on Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Hartford, CT–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting: “As a parent and a public official, my heart and prayers are with these innocent victims, their families, and the entire community. I share the shock of all Connecticut at[Read More…]