Category: US Politics and Govt
Senate_GOPs: RT @SenJohnThune: Sen. Reid: "We do not need to bring a budget to the floor this year." http://t.co/4bEMPI7f - #Historyrepeating, this m ...
11:50 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Senate_GOPs: RT @SenJohnThune: Sen. Reid: "We do not need to bring a budget to the floor this year." http://t.co/4bEMPI7f - #Historyrepeating, this m ...read more »
BarackObama: President Obama proposes new ways to get veterans back to work: http://t.co/fpBT5RIh
8:21 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: President Obama proposes new ways to get veterans back to work: http://t.co/fpBT5RIhread more »
CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It' s Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD
8:02 pm Eastern | USA News
CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD read more »
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk.
8:02 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Allisonââ¬â¢s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk. Allisonââ¬â¢s Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products. read more »
Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk
8:02 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Greencore, USA ââ¬â Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk Greencore, USA is recalling approximately 550 pounds of egg salad sandwiches. The sandwiches contain eggs manufactured by Michael Foods Inc that are the subject of a previous recall due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. read more »
U.S., Israel Split Over Iran Strike
7:11 pm Eastern | USA News
The United States and Israel are split over the timing of a potential strike against Iran's suspected nuclear weapons facilities, as Tehran says it won't back away from pursuing what its leaders have called a "peaceful" atomic program.read more »
U.S., Israel Split Over Iran Strike
7:11 pm Eastern | USA News
The United States and Israel are split over the timing of a potential strike against Iran's suspected nuclear weapons facilities, as Tehran says it won't back away from pursuing what its leaders have called a "peaceful" atomic program.read more »
The Leader's Weekly Schedule - Week of 2/6/12
6:59 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012
read more »Arkansans Are Encouraged To Join The Great Central U.S. Shakeout
6:41 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Oklahomans Are Encouraged To Join The Great Central U.S. Shakeout
6:40 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »USTR Weekly E-Newsletter
6:29 pm Eastern | Business
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read more »President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
6:28 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bill Baer – Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, Department of Justice Marcilynn A. Burke – Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior Joseph Jordan – Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget John Norris – Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Heidi Shyu – Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, Department of Defense The President also aread more »
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
6:25 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeremiah O. Norton – Member, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jeremiah O. Norton, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jeremiah O. Norton is currently an Executive Director of J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. In this role, Mr. Norton advises financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions. Prior to joiread more »
BarackObama: The President is standing by American homeowners—his new plan could help families save up to $3K per year: http://t.co/7m1iTwi7 #progress
6:08 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: The President is standing by American homeowners—his new plan could help families save up to $3K per year: http://t.co/7m1iTwi7 #progressread more »
H.R.658
6:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (02/03/2012 legislative day) read more »
H.R.3578
6:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Baseline Reform Act of 2011 (02/03/2012 legislative day) read more »
H.Res.533
6:05 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. (02/03/2012 legislative day) read more »
S.Res.367
6:04 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
A resolution designating January 2012 as "National Mentoring Month". (02/02/2012 legislative day) read more »
Press Releases: Briefing On Her Role As The Newly-Appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2012
5:20 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Briefing On Her Role As The Newly-Appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2012 Special BriefingGillian A. MilovanovicChair of the Kimberley Process (KP) Via Teleconference Washington, DC February 3, 20read more »
BarackObama: New #ACA contraception guidelines will save money for women while respecting individual religious beliefs: http://t.co/mP2xtkWh
5:15 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: New #ACA contraception guidelines will save money for women while respecting individual religious beliefs: http://t.co/mP2xtkWhread more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - February 3, 2012
5:06 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Mark C. Toner Deputy SpokespersonDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC February 3, 2012 Index for Today's Briefing EGYPT Kidnapping, Release of U.S. Citizens Readout of Aread more »
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Announces U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints
5:04 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk today announced that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body found China’s export restraints on several industrial raw materials used as key components in the steel, aluminum, and chemicals industries to be inconsistent with China’s WTO obligations. The Appellate Body affirmed a WTO dispute settlement panel’s July 2011 finding, therefore agreeing with the United States and rejecting China’s attempts to portray its export restraints as conservation or environmental protection measures or measures taken to manage critical shortages of supply. read more »
Press Releases: Acting Assistant Secretary Roberta S. Jacobson To Travel to Peru and Argentina
4:53 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Acting Assistant Secretary Roberta S. Jacobson To Travel to Peru and Argentina Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Peru and Argentread more »
Press Releases: Background Briefing En Route to Munich, Germany
4:44 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Background Briefing En Route to Munich, Germany Special BriefingSenior State Department Officials En Route Munich, Germany February 3, 2012MODERATOR: Okay, we are en route to Munich and Sofia with the Secretary of State. Here to give you a laydown of our plan is [Senior State Department Official], hereafter Senior Stread more »
Louisa County's Thomas Jefferson Elementary School to Receive Over $3 Million in FEMA Assistance to Rebuild School
4:39 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Federal Election Commission FEC Weekly Digest Update
4:22 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »BarackObama: A little over 48 hours, 50,000 people, and $2 million dollars: amazing. http://t.co/DJGmfJlc
4:07 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: A little over 48 hours, 50,000 people, and $2 million dollars: amazing. http://t.co/DJGmfJlcread more »
Senate_GOPs: Did You Know... Obama Admin Approved A Different Pipeline In 2009, Arguing It Would Send 'A Positive Economic Signal'? http://t.co/f4jiejuP
4:03 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Senate_GOPs: Did You Know... Obama Admin Approved A Different Pipeline In 2009, Arguing It Would Send 'A Positive Economic Signal'? http://t.co/f4jiejuPread more »
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter Jan. 25 - Feb. 1
3:57 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
DOVER (Feb. 3, 2012) - To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents issued 21 citations between Jan. 25 and Feb. 1.read more »
Contractor Release - Metlife Study Finds Parents Have Limited Awareness of Recommended Pediatric Dental Care
3:44 pm Eastern | USA News
Metlife Study Finds Parents Have Limited Awareness of Recommended Pediatric Dental Careread more »
TRICARE Beneficiary Bulletin 152
3:42 pm Eastern | USA News
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The Facts About the National Flood Insurance Program
3:39 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »From the Archives: Startup America White Board
3:26 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
This week, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Startup America, a White House initiative to encourage and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship. Forgot to send a card in honor of the occasion? Don’t worry, we won’t tell. But you should take a few minutes to watch this White House White Board, released this day last year, and learn about how Startup America can help entrepreneurs overcome the “valley of death” they often face when launching a new project. read more »
BarackObama: The President on the economy this morning: "The recovery is speeding up. And we've got to do everything in our power to keep it going."
3:14 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: The President on the economy this morning: "The recovery is speeding up. And we've got to do everything in our power to keep it going."read more »
Press Releases: New Report Highlights Humanitarian Threat from "Dangerous Depots"
3:02 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
New Report Highlights Humanitarian Threat from "Dangerous Depots" Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012In recent years, accidental explosions at arms storage facilities in Cyprus, Russia, Turkmenistan, and elsewhere have highlighted read more »
Creating a Veterans Job Corps
2:42 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the Veterans Job Corp and the economy while speaking at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va., Feb. 3, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Even with the news that the economy added 257,000 private sector jobs in January, there is more work to do to help our veterans returning from war find new jobs at home. And this morning, President Obama visited a fire statioread more »
Presidential Memorandum -- Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended
2:42 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority conferred upon the President by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Division A of Public Law 106-386), as amended (the "Act"), to determine, consistent with sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Act, with respect to Burma for fiscal year 2012, that assistance described in section 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act would pread more »
Alabama EMA and FEMA Announce Opening of Disaster Recovery Centers in Chilton County to Help Survivors
2:40 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Community Relations Teams Canvassing Areas Hit By Tornadoes in Chilton and Jefferson Counties
2:40 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Alabama EMA and FEMA Announce Opening of Disaster Recovery Centers in Jefferson County to Help Survivors
2:40 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »FEMA Photo Library Update
2:35 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Press Releases: Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon Travel to Germany, Bulgaria, and Ukraine
2:20 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon Travel to Germany, Bulgaria, and Ukraine Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012On February 3-5, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gorread more »
Roemer First Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2012 Race
2:10 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
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read more »Senate_GOPs: Sen. Udall (D-CO): "I think there is a legitimate argument that it's in the national interest to build the pipeline." http://t.co/f4jiejuP
2:06 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Senate_GOPs: Sen. Udall (D-CO): "I think there is a legitimate argument that it's in the national interest to build the pipeline." http://t.co/f4jiejuPread more »
Press Releases: More than 1,200 Fulbright Students to Learn About "U.S. Politics and Elections: Democracy in Action"
1:58 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
More than 1,200 Fulbright Students to Learn About "U.S. Politics and Elections: Democracy in Action" Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 3, 2012Beginning February 9 in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educatread more »
Senate_GOPs: Remember when the Obama administration approved an oil-sands pipeline? http://t.co/f4jiejuP
1:58 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Senate_GOPs: Remember when the Obama administration approved an oil-sands pipeline? http://t.co/f4jiejuPread more »
BarackObama: Two of our state teams are going head to head in the run-up to Sunday’s big game—@OFA_MA v. @OFA_NY, most new followers by kickoff wins! #FF
1:55 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: Two of our state teams are going head to head in the run-up to Sunday’s big game—@OFA_MA v. @OFA_NY, most new followers by kickoff wins! #FFread more »
NEW DETAILS: President Obama to Host White House Science Fair
1:52 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release Event Will Highlight Winners of National Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Competitions WASHINGTON, DC -- On Tuesday, February 7th, President Obama will host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. The President will also announce key steps that the Administration and its partners are taking to help more students excel in math and science, and earn degrees in these subjects. At the fair, the President will view exhibits of student work, ranging from breakthrough research to new inventions, followed by remarks to an audience of students,read more »
Fact Sheets: United States-Brazil MOU on the Advancement of Women Focus Area: Advancing Women and Girls in STEM
1:47 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt
United States-Brazil MOU on the Advancement of Women Focus Area: Advancing Women and Girls in STEM Fact SheetWashington, DC February 2, 2012"I always hear stories about how we can’t find enough engineers, we can’t find enough computer programmers…And that’s why we’re emphasizing math and science. That’s why we’re emphasizing teaching girls math and science. We’ve got to lift our game upread more »
