Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden issued the following statement today after the Obama administration announced the search for a CEO and chief technology officer for the Affordable Care Act’s, or ACA’s, federal and state marketplaces. In May, CAP issued a report calling for[Read More…]
Day: June 20, 2014
ACLU: White House Announces Plans to Expand Immigration Detention Centers for Families with Children
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. The Obama administration said today, it will open new detention facilities to house immigrant families crossing the border illegally, amid a surge from Central America. The administration said it also plans to surge government enforcement resources to increase their capacity to detain individuals who bring their children[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 20, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing LEBANON Terrorist Bombing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Travel to Middle East & Europe IRAQ Comments by Sistani and McGurk Immunities for Non-combat and Advisory Forces / Chief of Missions Protections U.S. Calls for Cohesion and Unity / U.S. Outreach with Iraqi Leadership Formation of[Read More…]
Remarks By Secretary of State Kerry at the Release of the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Ambassador Lou CdeBaca, thank you very, very much. Thank you for your leadership, primarily. You’re a visionary on this and a relentless advocate on behalf of human rights. We are all deeply grateful to you for your leadership. And Sarah Sewall, thank you for[Read More…]
Owners of Two Houston-Area Home Health Care Companies, Doctor, and Hospital Employee Sentenced for Their Roles in $3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2014. Owners of two home health agencies, a doctor, and a hospital employee who sold patient information were all sentenced today for their roles in an $3 million Medicare fraud scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Cardwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson[Read More…]
Op-Ed by President Obama on the 70th Anniversary of the GI Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. In an op-ed published in Military Times, President Obama reflects on the 70th Anniversary of the GI Bill, and how the investments we make in veterans help produce the leaders America needs. The following op-ed by President Obama appeared in Military Times: You pick the school,[Read More…]
White House Press Call on Efforts to Enhance Enforcement on the Southwest Border
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2014 – 12:35 P.M. EDT MS. VARGAS: Thank you, everybody, for participating today. This call is on the record and without embargo. You should also have received from the White House more information, including a factsheet from the Vice President’s trip to Guatemala and actions that we’re[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on 2014 World Refugee Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Today I join people around the world in commemorating World Refugee Day. It is an opportunity to honor the resilience of those who flee violence and persecution and the dedication of those who help them. The forces that shatter communities and uproot their residents are difficult[Read More…]
White House Offers Hope for Pollinators
New Task Force Must Act Fast to Save Honey Bees Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Today, the White House released a much anticipated Presidential Memorandum outlining efforts to protect the nation’s vital pollinators, including bees, butterflies and other species. The memorandum establishes a new Pollinator Health Task Force and outlines plans[Read More…]
Louisville’s Fischer Joins Mayors for the Freedom to Marry
New York–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. In advance of a meeting by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Dallas, Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville today joined Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be able to share in the love and[Read More…]
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