Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everyone. I want to offer a very warm welcome to Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya. This is the first visit to Washington of the Prime Minister as prime minister, but it’s an historic visit, and the reason is very simple: He represents[Read More…]
Day: March 13, 2013
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Import of Fuel / Sanctions Transitional Government / Geneva Framework Humanitarian Aid ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Getting Parties Back to the Table The President’s Upcoming Trip DEPARTMENT FY 2013 Continuing Resolution / Funding for Diplomatic Security CHINA Claims of Cyber Espionage TRANSCRIPT: 12:18[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on His Holiness Pope Francis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the Chair of Saint Peter and begins his papacy. As a champion of the poor and the most vulnerable among us, he carries forth[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013 – 12:47 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome to the White House. Sorry I’m late. Had some meetings that ran long. I do have something I want to say at the top. I wanted to provide a quick update on the ongoing engagement with the business community[Read More…]
Chicago Named as One of Five Winners in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge
Chicago Wins $1 Million Prize to Build First Citywide Real-Time Analytics Platform, Making Cities Smarter and Better Places to Live CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded the City of Chicago $1 million for its innovative idea to build the first citywide real-time predictive analytics platform. The award is through the[Read More…]
Windy City Hoops Basketball Nears Fundraising Goal and Has Enough Resources to Begin Play in Two Weeks
$377,000 Collected to Date Thanks to Large Contributions by Sammons Financial Group and the Gardner Family Foundation and $37,000 in Small Donations; Special $25,000 Match Campaign Announced as Final Push Begun Toward Goal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. Today Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly, and the Chicago Parks[Read More…]
Durbin Meets with Illinois Soybean Association to Discuss Agricultural Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association to discuss Mississippi River navigation the prospects for a new Farm Bill this year and other agricultural priorities. “Illinois’ soybean farmers are a critical part of our state’s economy,” said Durbin. “Last[Read More…]
Senate Budget Chairman Murray Opening Statement at the Mark-Up of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. “The Committee will come to order. “I want to thank my colleagues on this Committee for all of your hard work as we’ve written this budget resolution. I want to thank the Committee’s Ranking Member, Senator Sessions. As well as all of the members of the[Read More…]
Ryan Budget Includes Devastating Health Care Cost Increases for Seniors
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. An analysis released yesterday by the Center for American Progress finds that like last year, Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) misguided budget blueprint would not only create a death spiral—in which less-healthy beneficiaries leave the traditional Medicare plan, causing premiums to rise and resulting in more beneficiaries[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Ohio Hospital Over HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement with Glenbeigh Hospital of Rock Creek, Ohio, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement resolves allegations that Glenbeigh violated the ADA by denying admission to[Read More…]
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