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Press Releases: Remarks at the Annual State Department Iftar

Remarks at the Annual State Department Iftar Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC September 7, 2010read more »

Krueger Op-Ed: Measure Succeeds in Promoting Private-Sector Hiring

9:03 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

To view or print the PDF content on this page, download the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®. September 6, 2010TG-845Krueger Op-Ed: ‘Measure Succeeds in Promoting Private-Sector Hiring’ WASHINGTON – In an op-ed piece for the McClatchy-Tribune News Service, Treasury Chief Economist and Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy Alan Krueger writes about the impact of the HIRE Act on private-sector hiring and the continued economic recovery. To read the op-ed piece online, see link below. The full text of the piece follows. The Treasury Department today also released an updated report on the number of newly hired workers who are eligible for tax credits under the HIRE Act. Nationally, fromread more »

Readout of President's Meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

7:39 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

The President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the Oval Office earlier today. The President thanked the Secretary General for the significant NATO commitment to promoting peace and stability around the world, particularly in Afghanistan where nearly 50,000 non-U.S. ISAF troops, trainers, and civilians are serving alongside Americans with distinction. The two leaders discussed progress in implementing our shared strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan and ways to further strengthen the international community’s efforts. The President and the Secretary General discussed goals for the November 19 - 20 NATO Summit in Lisbon, including unveiling a new NATO Strategic Concept that reinforces the allied commitment to invest in 21st Century capabilities, particularly missile defense, cyber defense, and civilian-military capabilities; reforming NATO’s structures to make it more agile and efficient to take on the range of challenges that faceread more »

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Call with Prime Minister Gillard of Australia

7:14 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Today, President Obama was pleased to call Julia Gillard to offer his congratulations on her successful formation of a government and becoming the new Prime Minister of Australia. The President conveyed his personal commitment, and the commitment of the United States, to the enduring alliance between our two nations, which advances our shared interests and values. The President and Prime Minister agreed to work closely to ensure our common security and prosperity, in the Asia Pacific and around the world. The President looks forward to working with Prime Minister Gillard at the G-20 and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits in November, and is confident that the U.S-Australian alliance will only grow stronger in the years ahead. read more »

Remarks by the First Lady at Judith Jamison Dance Celebration

7:09 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

5:10 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please, sit, relax. Welcome to my home. Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) And thank you, Damian, for that wonderful introduction. Damian has made so many outstanding contributions in the arts, from his time as a world-renowned dancer to the work as Artistic Director of the Vail International Dance Festival to his service as a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities today. So I thank you for your pirouettes -- (laughter) -- but for all that you’ve done for the arts and for all of the hard work that you’ve put in to pulling together today’s program. I'd like to just take a few moments and recognize some people -- first of all, the co-chairs of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: Margo Lion and George Stevens, Jr. I want to thank them and all of the memberead more »

BarackObama: David Plouffe lays out what's ahead in the final 56 days before the November elections—and how you can make a difference. http://j.mp/dbe0IQ

6:40 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: David Plouffe lays out what's ahead in the final 56 days before the November elections—and how you can make a difference. http://j.mp/dbe0IQread more »

Statement by the President on Mayor Richard M. Daley

7 Sep 17:18 | US Politics and Govt

No mayor in America has loved a city more or served a community with greater passion than Rich Daley. He helped build Chicago’s image as a world class city, and leaves a legacy of progress that will be appreciated for generations to come. read more »

Live Stream: The White House Dance Series: A Tribute to Judith Jamison

7 Sep 16:31 | US Politics and Govt

While the economy remains the President's central focus, which he will discuss again tomorrow in Cleveland, the First Lady continues to celebrate America's cultural heritage amongst her many other issues, from military families to tackling childhood obesity. First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off the White House Music Series more than a year ago with The Jazz Studio, describing it as an event that "exemplifies what I think the White House, the People's House, should be about. This is a place to honor America's past, celebrate its present and create its future. And that's why all of you all are here today. It's about you, the future.” Today, Mrs. Obama will welcome dance students and world-renowned dancers for the Administration’s first event celebrating dance. Featuring American dance from ballet to hip hop, The White House Dance Series: A Tribute to Judith Jamison will honor Jamison for her outstanding career as an American dancer, choreographer, and Artread more »

BarackObama: Michelle and I wish all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a sweet year full of health and prosperity.

7 Sep 16:27 | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: Michelle and I wish all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a sweet year full of health and prosperity.read more »

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 9/7/2010

7 Sep 15:56 | US Politics and Govt

12:16 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Yes, ma’am. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. Robert, there’s a church in Gainesville, Florida, that says it’s going to go ahead and burn copies of the Koran to mark the 9/11 anniversary. Is the White House -- is there anything the White House is doing to discourage that or prevent them from going ahead with that? MR. GIBBS: Well, look, I think the best place to look for the views of this administration would be to look at the -- look at what General Petraeus said over the weekend. We know that that type of activity -- we know that that type of activity is being transmitted back to places like Afghanistan, when General Petraeus obviously is our lead commander. As he said, it puts our troops in harm’s way. And obviously that -- any type of activity like that would be -- that puts our troops in hread more »

Prize Platform Invites Citizens to Solve Nation’s Challenges

7 Sep 15:26 | US Politics and Govt

In search of novel solutions to the tricky problem of how to keep astronauts fit during prolonged periods of weightlessness, NASA found an unlikely ally in Alex Altshuler. Altshuler works for a mechanical engineering firm in Foxboro, MA. He had never before responded to a formal government Request for Proposal (RFP), let alone worked with NASA. Yet, the exercise device he designed in response to a NASA challenge constituted a major breakthrough in mitigating the loss of bone and muscle density in astronauts. NASA dubbed the results “outstanding.” Citizen solvers like Altshuler are at the heart of the Obama Administration’s read more »

President Proposes New Jobs, Renewed Infrastructure

7 Sep 15:23 | US Politics and Govt

Yesterday I had the great honor of joining President Obama in Milwaukee to celebrate Labor Day. And it was a pleasure hearing his historic announcement of $50 billion in job-creating transportation infrastructure investments. Infrastructure investments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have already shown terrific results, and it makes good sense to continue. read moreread more »

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom

7 Sep 14:19 | US Politics and Govt

The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today to continue their frequent consultations on global issues. The President reiterated his congratulations to the Prime Minister and Mrs. Cameron on the birth of their daughter, Florence Rose Endellion, and wished the Prime Minister and his family well. The two leaders discussed Afghanistan, counterterrorism cooperation, Middle East peace, and Pakistan flood relief efforts. read more »

EPA News Release (Region 7): Sept. 10 Event to Highlight Construction Progress at Stevens Creek Basin, Lincoln, Neb.

7 Sep 13:57 | US Politics and Govt

(Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 7, 2010) - News media representatives and the public are invited to attend a Sept. 10 event in Lincoln, Neb., to highlight sewer improvements at Stevens Creek Basin. Approximately 85 percent of a sanitary sewer pipeline project has been completed near 84th Street and Havelock Avenue.

Remarks by the President on the Occasion of Rosh Hashanah

7 Sep 13:46 | US Politics and Govt

As Jews in America and around the world celebrate the first of the High Holy Days I want to extend my warmest wishes for the New Year. L’shana Tova Tikatevu – may you be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the spiritual calendar and the birth of the world. It serves as a reminder of the special relationship between God and his children, now and always. And it calls us to look within ourselves – to repent for our sins; recommit ourselves to prayer; and remember the blessings that come from helping those in need. Today, those lessons ring as true as they did thousands of years ago. And as we begin this New Year, it is more important than ever to believe in the power of humility and compassion to deepen our faith and repair our world. At a time when too many of our friends and neighbors are struggling to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads, it is up to us to do what read more »

EPA News Release (HQ): EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Awarded

7 Sep 13:13 | USA News

September 7, 2010

EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Awarded

Press Releases: U.S. Delegation to the Fourth U.S.-China ICT Consultations

7 Sep 12:17 | US Politics and Govt

U.S. Delegation to the Fourth U.S.-China ICT Consultations Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 7, 2010On Tuesday, September 7, Ambassador Philip L. Verveer, U.S. Coordinator for Communications and Information Policy, will lead a U.S. delegation including FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Department of Commerce Assistant Secretread more »

Press Releases: 2010 Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence Finalists Selected

7 Sep 11:39 | US Politics and Govt

2010 Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence Finalists Selected Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 7, 2010Twelve finalists have been selected for the Secretary of State’s prestigious 2010 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). These U.S. companies were chosen from a record number of 78 nominations submitted by Americread more »

Press Releases: Special Representative to Muslim Communities to Host "Generation Change" Event

7 Sep 11:25 | US Politics and Govt

Special Representative to Muslim Communities to Host "Generation Change" Event Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 4, 2010Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith will host a special “Generation Change” event prior to the Secretary’s Iftar dinner as part of the celebrations for the Holy Month read more »

Press Releases: Andorra's National Day

7 Sep 10:37 | US Politics and Govt

Andorra's National Day Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Washington, DC September 7, 2010On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Andorra as you celebrate your national holiday, Our Lady of Meritxell Day, on September 8. Andorrread more »

Press Releases: Department of State Once Again Ranks in Top Ten in 2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

7 Sep 09:46 | US Politics and Govt

Department of State Once Again Ranks in Top Ten in 2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 7, 2010The Partnership for Public Service and American University’s Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation have announced the results of the 2010 Best Places to Work read more »

Press Releases: Republic of Tajikistan's Independence Day

7 Sep 09:11 | US Politics and Govt

Republic of Tajikistan's Independence Day Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Washington, DC September 7, 2010On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan as you celebrate the 19th anniversary of your independence this September read more »

Krueger Op-Ed: Measure Succeeds in Promoting Private-Sector Hiring

7 Sep 00:21 | US Politics and Govt

President Obama on Labor Day: The Fight for America's Workers Continues

6 Sep 19:30 | US Politics and Govt

President Barack Obama shakes hands with the audience before remarks at the Milwaukee Laborfest at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisc. "Got a lot of hardworking people here," the President told the fired up crowd at Laborfest in Milwaukee, urging them to calm down and get comfortable. "You deserve to sit down for a day. You’ve been on your feet all year working hread more »

Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Jefferson Thomas

6 Sep 18:40 | US Politics and Govt

Michelle and I are saddened by the passing of Jefferson Thomas, who as one of the "Little Rock Nine," took a stand against segregation and helped open the eyes of our nation to the struggle for civil rights. Mr. Thomas was just a teenager when he became one of the first African-American students to enroll in Little Rock Central High School. Yet even at such a young age, he had the courage to risk his own safety, to defy a governor and a mob, and to walk proudly into that school even though it would have been far easier to give up and turn back. And through this simple act of pursuing an equal education, he and his fellow members of the Little Rock Nine helped open the doors of opportunity for their generation and for those that followed. The searing images of soldiers guarding students from those days will forever serve as a testament to the progress we've made, the barriers that previous generations have torn down, and the power of ordinary men and womenread more »

Photo of the Day: August 2010

6 Sep 18:25 | US Politics and Govt

Regular visitors are probably familiar with the Photo of the Day, a special pick selected by Pete Souza and the White House Photo Office daily. But you may not have realized that each one is loaded up as part of a gallery for that month, and as it turns out, looking back through the photos of the day is a pretty interesting way to recap the month. The gallery for August is below -- President Obama talks with soliders at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas as the combat mission in Iraq comes to a close; tours a new housing development in New Orleans, Louisiana five years after Hurricane Katrina; signs Elena Kagan's commission in the Oval Office before celebrating read more »

Remarks by the President at Laborfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

6 Sep 17:38 | US Politics and Govt

2:11 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Thank you. It is good to be back in Milwaukee. It is good to be -- I’m almost home. (Applause.) I just hop on the 94 and I’m home. (Applause.) Take it all the way to the South Side. It is good -- it is good to be here on such a beautiful day. Happy Labor Day, everybody. (Applause.) I want to say thank you to the Milwaukee Area Labor Council and all of my brothers and sisters in the AFL-CIO for inviting me to spend this day with you -- (applause) -- a day that belongs to the working men and women of America. I want to acknowledge your outstanding national president, a man who knows that a strong economy needs a strong labor movement: Rich Trumka. (Applause.) Thank you to the president of Wisconsin AFL-CIO Dave Newby. (Applause.) Our host, your area Labor Council Sread more »

BarackObama: Announcing a plan to modernize America’s roads, rails, and runways—creating jobs now and making our economy better over the long haul.

6 Sep 17:00 | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: Announcing a plan to modernize America’s roads, rails, and runways—creating jobs now and making our economy better over the long haul.read more »

BarackObama: This Labor Day, know that I’m going to keep fighting to turn this economy around, put our people back to work, and renew the American Dream.

6 Sep 16:07 | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: This Labor Day, know that I’m going to keep fighting to turn this economy around, put our people back to work, and renew the American Dream.read more »

LP Monday Message: High Unemployment on Labor Day

6 Sep 15:40 | US Politics and Govt

September 6, 2010

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Analysis: Dems Increasingly Show ‘Panic’ Over Midterms

6 Sep 14:59 | US Politics and Govt

Democrats are increasingly worried about the midterm elections, and there is “panic” in the White House as polls continue to trend well for Republicans in the weeks leading up to November, political analysts said over the weekend.read more »

Obama Seeks $50 Billion For Transport Infrastructure Upgrade

6 Sep 14:56 | USA News

President Barack Obama has announced he will seek $50 billion from Congress to expand and renew America's roads, railways and runways.read more »

BarackObama: Honoring America’s workers on Labor Day at 3:10pm ET. Watch live: http://wh.gov/live.

6 Sep 14:55 | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: Honoring America’s workers on Labor Day at 3:10pm ET. Watch live: http://wh.gov/live.read more »

The Right Comparison Between Recoveries

6 Sep 14:35 | US Politics and Govt

The Wall Street Journal ran a graph this weekend claiming, “The private sector is adding jobs … but the recovery is slower than in past cycles.” In fact, even though it is not fast enough, the rate of job growth is actually faster now than was the case at comparable points of the past two recoveries. How did the Wall Street Journal get it wrong? The problem is that their graph indexes job growth to the start of the recession, not the start of the recovery. The economy stopped contracting at the end of the second quarter last year and has since expanded for four straight quarters. So June 2009 is a reasonable date to pick for the start of the recovery, although the “official” date has not yet been set by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Private sector job growth started six months after GDP started expanding in the current recovery. By contrast, in the 2001 recoveryread more »

Let's Stop Torturing Facts and Start Working Together

6 Sep 14:16 | US Politics and Govt

Lindsay Graham has often shown that he’s fully capable of being reasonable and bipartisan. Which made it particularly disappointing to see his misleading use of numbers yesterday. On Meet the Press, the Senator, against a wave of evidence to the contrary, argued that the Recovery Act has been “an absolute disaster” and called for cancelling “a lot” of what’s left in the bill (transcript here). His evidence for this claim: “...we’ve lost two-and-a-half million jobs since the stimulus passed.” Take a look at the figure below and you’ll see why this is so misleading. He’s conflating two periods of very different employment trends. In the first, when his team’s policies dominated, employment hemorrhaged at nightmarish rates. In the second, when the read more »

Background on the President’s Remarks Today at Milwaukee Laborfest

6 Sep 11:12 | US Politics and Govt

REMARKS AT 2010 MILWAUKEE LABORFEST Henry Maier Festival Park 2:10 PM CDT Today, President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive infrastructure plan to expand and renew our nation’s roads, railways and runways at the annual Milwaukee Area Labor Council Laborfest, an event sponsored by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council and affiliate unions. Laborfest is open to the general public, the speaking program will be ticketed, with most tickets distributed to union members and their families. Pre-Program speakers and elected officials expected to attend are listed below. PRE-PROGRAM Milwaukee Area Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer Sheila Cochran Congresswoman Gwen Moore Mayor Tom Barrett Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis EXPECTED TO ATTEND Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Dave Newby read more »

President Obama to Announce Plan to Renew and Expand America’s Roads, Railways and Runways

6 Sep 08:29 | US Politics and Govt

Infrastructure investments one key way to continue recovery and keep our economy growing WASHINGTON – Today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive infrastructure plan to expand and renew our nation’s roads, railways and runways. This proposal is among a set of targeted initiatives that the President will outline in Cleveland on Wednesday to support our economic recovery and ensure long-term sustainable growth. The plan builds upon the infrastructure investments the President has already made through the Recovery Act, includes principles the President put forth during the campaign, and emphasizes American competitiveness and innovation. A fact sheet on the President’s plan announced today is below. FACT SHEET: Renewing and Expanding America’s Roads, Railways, and Runways The President today laid out a bold vision for renewing and expandinread more »

BarackObama: On Labor Day we honor the American worker and reaffirm our commitment to the great American middle class. http://j.mp/a3RjbF

5 Sep 10:13 | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: On Labor Day we honor the American worker and reaffirm our commitment to the great American middle class. http://j.mp/a3RjbFread more »

Press Releases: Update: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster

4 Sep 15:15 | US Politics and Govt

Update: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 4, 2010The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. This includes $167 million to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan, read more »

Press Releases: Special Representative to Muslim Communities to Host "Generation Change" Event

4 Sep 12:41 | US Politics and Govt

Weekly Address: President Obama Honors America's Workers; Outlines Steps Taken to Strengthen the Middle Class

4 Sep 06:00 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to America’s workers and the middle class. Even before the current recession hit, the middle class had been hurting from stagnant incomes and declining economic security. To repair the economy and strengthen the middle class, the administration has invested in infrastructure projects that will lead to jobs in the private sector, taken emergency steps to prevent the layoffs of hundreds of thousands of teachers and cops, and cut taxes for 95 percent of working families. The President is fighting to pass a law that will provide tax breaks for folks who create jobs in America. The full audio of the address is HERE. The video can be viewed online at www.whitehouse.gov. Remarks of President Barack Obamaread more »

Weekly Address: Honoring the American Worker

4 Sep 06:00 | US Politics and Govt

The President talks about his fight to make America work for the middle class and make sure hard work is rewarded -- rather than greed and recklessness . Click here to see the video. read more »

FEMA Urges Caution And Preparation As Hurricane Earl Moves Towards New England

3 Sep 18:05 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON - With Hurricane Earl moving up the East Coast and expected to arrive in New England by tonight, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging New England residents to stay informed about any developments with the storm and to listen to directions of state and local officials, including any calls for evacuations. Yesterday, at the request of Governor Deval Patrick, President Obama signed a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Massachusetts, making federal funds availableread more »

Presidential Memorandum-- Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Resulting from Flooding in Pakistan

3 Sep 17:59 | US Politics and Govt

September 3, 2010 Presidential Determination No. 2010-14 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the "Act"), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is important to the national interest to furnish assistance under the Act in an amount not to exceed $33 million from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for the purpose of meeting unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs, including by contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and payment of administrative expenses of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State, related to humanitarian needs resulting from recent devastating flooding in Pakistan. You are authorized aread more »

President Obama to Award Medal of Honor

3 Sep 17:41 | US Politics and Govt

On September 21, President Barack Obama will award Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Chief Etchberger will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on March 11, 1968 in the country of Laos. He displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor - deliberately exposing himself to enemy fire in order to place his three surviving wounded comrades in the rescue slings permitting them to be airlifted to safety. As he was finally being rescued, he was fatally wounded by enemy ground fire. Chief Etchberger's sons, Cory Etchberger, Richard Etchberger and Steve Wilson will join the President at the White House to commemorate their father’s example of selfless service and sacrifice. PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Richard (Dick) L. Etchberger served in the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1968. Born in Hamburg, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1933, he was inspiredread more »

BarackObama: We can’t afford to go backward to the failed policies of the past. We have to move forward. Commit to vote this November. http://j.mp/cQ5kd7

3 Sep 17:35 | US Politics and Govt

BarackObama: We can’t afford to go backward to the failed policies of the past. We have to move forward. Commit to vote this November. http://j.mp/cQ5kd7read more »

FEMA Urges Caution And Preparation As Hurricane Earl Moves Towards New England

3 Sep 17:26 | US Politics and Govt

A First Step: Re-launching Direct Negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians

3 Sep 17:18 | US Politics and Govt

The delegations have departed, the speeches have been delivered, and the talks have begun. Re-launching direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians was of course a first step, but the meetings this week at the White House and the State Department went quite well, and represent a good foundation for progress. As Senator Mitchell said, the tone was constructive and serious, and the two leaders began to establish a positive relationship. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas met for nearly two hours one-on-one at the State Department on September 2nd. They talked very frankly and openly with each other, and got a sense of each other’s seriousness of purpose. read more »

Presidential Proclamation-Labor Day

3 Sep 16:51 | US Politics and Govt

A PROCLAMATION Working Americans are the foundation of our Nation's continued economic success and prosperity. From constructing the first transcontinental railroad to shaping our city skylines, they have built our country and propelled it forward. Through great innovation and perseverance, our labor force has forged America as a land of limitless possibility and a leader in the global marketplace. On Labor Day, we honor the enduring values and immeasurable contributions of working men and women today and throughout our history. As we recognize the contributions of the American workers who have built our country, we must continue to protect their vital role and that of organized labor in our national life. Workers have not always possessed the same rights and benefits many enjoy today. Over time, they have fought for and gained fairer pay, better benefits, and safer work environments. From the factory floors during read more »

A New Presidential Proclamation on Childhood Obesity

3 Sep 16:50 | US Politics and Govt

Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, affecting children across the nation and changing country’s overall health and wellness. Building on the momentum of the Let’s Move! campaign and highlighting the steps that individuals, families and communities can take to address this issue, President Obama recently issued a proclamation making September 2010 National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The new Presidential Proclamation encourages Americans to be more active in addressing this ongoing struggle and raising a healthier generation of children: “One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a Nation is to safeguard the health and well-being of our children. We now face a national childhood obesity crisis, with nearly one in every three of America's children being overweight or obese. There are concrete steps we can take right away as cread more »

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