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West Wing Week: "The Year 5771"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, walk step-by-step with the President as he celebrates Labor Day in Milwaukee, welcomes the Secretary-General of NATO, outlines plans to grow the economy in Cleveland and much more. Click here to see the video. For more information on the events in this edition of West Wing Week, check out the links below: Monday, September 6, 2010 President Obama stands with American workers on Labor Day.read more »

Press Releases: Department of State's Pakistan Relief Fund Helps Bring Clean Water to Flood Victims

8:18 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Department of State's Pakistan Relief Fund Helps Bring Clean Water to Flood Victims Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 9, 2010The Department of State and USAID will deliver a number water purification kits, including buckets and filtering cloths, to Pakistanis affected by the worst humanitarian disaster in Pakistan’s hread more »

Hamilton County Disaster Recovery Center Closing Date Announced

6:04 pm Eastern | USA News

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- State and federal officials have announced the Hamilton County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at 500 Fairmeadow Drive in Webster City will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Hamilton County Disaster Recovery Center Closing Date Announced

6:02 pm Eastern | USA News

Jim Hogg, Zapata Counties To Host FEMA/State Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers

5:06 pm Eastern | Weather

LAREDO, Texas -- The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The mobile DRCs will open Saturday, Sept. 11, in Zapata County and Monday, Sept. 13, in Jim Hogg County for those affected by Hurricane Alex and subsequent flooding.

Don’t Miss Disaster Assistance - Apply Direct To FEMA

5:03 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Don?t Miss Disaster Assistance - Apply Direct To FEMA http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=52643"Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:57:44 -0500"

SBA Application Crucial To Disaster Recovery Process

5:03 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. ? Homeowners, renters and businesses who received U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications when applying for federal assistance are strongly encouraged to complete and return them as soon as possible.

[census-bureau-alert] Census Bureau Releases Revised 2009 Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions and Housing Unit Estimates

5:01 pm Eastern | US Politics and Govt

Census Bureau Releases Revised 2009 Population Estimates for Incorporatedread more »

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - September 8, 2010

9 Sep 15:55 | US Politics and Govt

Philip J. Crowley Assistant SecretaryDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC September 8, 2010 INDEX:DEPARTMENTread more »

Press Releases: Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg Travel to Geneva

9 Sep 15:29 | US Politics and Govt

Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg Travel to Geneva Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 9, 2010Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg will travel to Geneva September 10 – September 11. During his visit, the Deputy Secretary will speak at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Global Strategy Revread more »

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - September 9, 2010

9 Sep 15:05 | USA News

Mark C. Toner Acting Deputy Department SpokesmanDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC September 9, 2010 INDEX:DEPARTMENTread more »

Monroe County Flood Risk Open House Is Set For Sept. 21

9 Sep 15:02 | US Politics and Govt

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE), will host a flood risk information open house for Monroe County residents on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan State University, Monroe County Extension Office, 963 South Raisinville Road in Monroe.

Press Releases: HOK Selected for the Planning and Design of the New Office Annex in Moscow, Russia

9 Sep 14:22 | US Politics and Govt

HOK Selected for the Planning and Design of the New Office Annex in Moscow, Russia Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 9, 2010The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the Bureau of Administration announced today that HOK (Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum) has been selected for the planninread more »

Press Releases: Secretary Clinton Dispatches U.S. Special Envoy Gration to Sudan

9 Sep 14:06 | US Politics and Govt

Secretary Clinton Dispatches U.S. Special Envoy Gration to Sudan Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 9, 2010Following her calls to Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir and Vice President Taha yesterday, Secretary Clinton has dispatched U.S. Special Envoy Scott Gration to Sudan to continue senior-level dialogue with officialsread more »

TRICARE Beneficiary Bulletin 82

9 Sep 14:06 | USA News

: Childhood Obesity - Maternity Health Care - Cholesterol http://www.tricare.mil/mediacenter/ read more »

Press Releases: U.S. Department of State and Georgetown University Host a Discussion on the New START Treaty

9 Sep 14:02 | US Politics and Govt

U.S. Department of State and Georgetown University Host a Discussion on the New START Treaty Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 9, 2010On Monday, September 13, Assistant Secretary of State for Verification, Compliance and Implementation Rose Gottemoeller and Ambassador Richard Burt, the U.S. Chair of Global Zero, will discuss tread more »

Tennessee Disaster Counseling Continues Thanks To FEMA Grant

9 Sep 13:05 | US Politics and Govt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennesseans affected by the storms and flooding that began April 30 can continue to access disaster crisis counseling through next summer, thanks to additional federal funding.

Hurricane Earl: Ongoing Preparations By FEMA And The Federal Government

9 Sep 12:03 | Weather

*Earlier today FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read held a press conference call to discuss the latest developments with Hurricane Earl. To listen to the audio of today's briefing, click here. *

Tazewell County Flood Risk Open House Is Set For September 14

9 Sep 12:01 | US Politics and Govt

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will host a flood risk information open house for residents of Tazewell County on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tazewell Farm Bureau, 1505 Valle Vista Blvd in Pekin.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation

9 Sep 10:00 | USA News

Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.read more »

Press Releases: Remarks on United States Foreign Policy

9 Sep 09:50 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks on United States Foreign Policy Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Council on Foreign Relations Washington, DC September 8, 2010read more »

Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard

9 Sep 09:00 | USA News

The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.read more »

Helping Businesses Invest to Strengthen Our Recovery

9 Sep 08:30 | US Politics and Govt

When President Obama came into office our nation was losing 750,000 jobs a month, and the President took difficult steps to help save our economy and stave off a second Great Depression. While some of those steps weren’t popular, they were the right thing to do for our recovery: our country has now added private sector jobs for eight straight months and growth is back in positive territory. Still, the turnaround hasn’t happened fast enough. Main Street businesses are not yet back to firing on all cylinders, and too many Americans remain out of work. That’s why yesterday, the President unveiled a targeted set of proposals to continue our economic recovery and promote growth. One of these proposals will allow companies to fully deduct qualified capital investments through the end of 2011, and represents the largest temporarread more »

2:30 PM ET (11:30 AM PT) - Open for Questions: Video Chat on Latinos and Health Care

9 Sep 08:06 | US Politics and Govt

En español. Join Department of Health & Human Services officials for a live webchat from the White House this Thursday at 2:30 PM ET (11:30 AM PT) to introduce CuidadoDeSalud.Gov, the first website in Spanish of its kind to help consumers take control of their health care, and to take questions from readers of some of the most important Hispanic internet websites in the country about how new changes under the Affordable Care Act affect the Latino community. HHS officials will be joined on the chat by representatives from Univision.com’s health portal, Hola Doctor, and Dr. Aliza’s VidaYSalud.com. Consistent with the mandate in the Affordable Care Act, CuidadodeSalud.Gov is the partner site of HealthCare.gov and is the first website in Spanish to provide consumers with both public and private health coverread more »

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - September 8, 2010

9 Sep 07:38 | US Politics and Govt

Philip J. Crowley Assistant SecretaryDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC September 8, 2010INDEX:DEPARTMENTPromoting Full Implementation of 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan / Referendum in January read more »

New Report on National Health Expenditures

9 Sep 03:00 | US Politics and Govt

The CMS Office of the Actuary (OACT) released an update today regarding their annual National Health Expenditures report. The Office of the Actuary does a report on National Health expenditures annually every March. This year, when they put out their report, they indicated that Congress was poised to enact the health reform law and that they intended to publish an update after they had reviewed the law. This is that update. It is consistent with OACT’s earlier analysis of the law that was submitted to Congress by Rick Foster of the Office of the Actuary in April. Today’s report by the Office of the Actuary confirms a central point of the Affordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama: The Act will make health care more affordable for Americans. In fact, the Actuary’s report indicates that total health care spending per insured American will be more than $1000 lower thanks to the provisions of the new read more »

Joint Statement of Secretaries Geithner and Clinton Koreas Announcement of Sanctions on Iran

8 Sep 22:22 | US Politics and Govt

September 8, 2010TG-848Joint Statement of Secretaries Geithner and Clinton on the Republic of Korea’s Announcement of Sanctions on IranWASHINGTON – The U.S. Departments of Treasury and State today released the following statement from Secretary Tim Geithner and Secretary Hillary Clinton on The Republic of Korea's adoption of new sanctions against Iran: "The United States welcomes the announcement by the Republic of Korea of new sanctions on Iran as part of its implementation of UNSCR 1929. With this action, the Republic of Korea joins an emerging consensus of states that have taken steps to demonstrate to Iran the consequences of its failure to meet its international obligations. These actions strengthen the growing international resolve to prevent proliferation and Iran's development of nuclear weapons and to press Iran to return to serious negotiatioread more »

Fighting Foreclosures and Strengthening Neighborhoods

8 Sep 18:00 | US Politics and Govt

We all understand the impact the foreclosure crisis has had on homeowners. But the crisis has hurt communities, too. Foreclosed and vacant homes have a debilitating effect on neighborhoods and often lead to blight, neighborhood decay and reduced property values. That’s why the Administration is announcing today another $1 billion to help communities struggling with foreclosures. Already, HUD has provided $6 billion in two rounds of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding. These funds help communities buy and redevelop foreclosed and abandoned homes and residential properties – putting Americans back to work, creating more affordable rental housing and helping the neighborhoods that need it most. Today, the $4 billion first round of Neighborhood Stabilization funding is in communities, buying up and renovating homes, and creating jobs. The $2 billion included as part of President Obama’s Recovery Act is making a difference asread more »

President Obama on the Economy in Cleveland: "The America I Believe In"

8 Sep 17:51 | US Politics and Govt

This afternoon the President was in Cleveland, Ohio, the city where House Republican Leader Boehner recently put forth his party’s priorities for the economy. In his remarks, the President laid out a stark contrast between policies that help the economy work for the middle class, and the policies that allowed special interests to run amok -- and to run our economy into a ditch. He spoke about the need to strengthen our recovery in both the short and long terms by investing in America’s roads, bridges and runways, by helping small businesses grow and hire, and by giving certainty to businesses through a permanent incentive to innovate and create good jobs in America in the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit. But before all that he talked about the foundation of the values that guide his decisions: Yes, ourread more »

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - September 8, 2010

8 Sep 17:49 | US Politics and Govt

New FEMA Web Resources Promote Public-Private Partnerships Nationwide

8 Sep 17:06 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing efforts to cultivate public-private partnerships at the state and local level, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently launched a new web page for state and local officials and their private sector partners to provide them with resources and the opportunity to share practices and ideas. The goal of the new page, available here, is to build a national resource that will benefit emergency management professionals and their constituents inread more »

Hidalgo County To Host FEMA/State Mobile Disaster Recovery Center

8 Sep 17:03 | Weather

LAREDO, Texas -- The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of a mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Hidalgo County. The mobile DRC will open at noon on Monday, Sept. 13 in La Joya for those affected by Hurricane Alex and subsequent flooding. The center will close at 6 p.m.

The Affordable Care Act Strengthens Health Care for Latinos

8 Sep 16:12 | US Politics and Govt

En español. Today, an op-ed from President Obama is running in major Spanish-language newspapers across the country. The op-ed discusses the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for Latinos and announces the release of a new Spanish-language version of HealthCare.gov – www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov. The op-ed is running in ImpreMedia’s print publications (including La Opinión in Los Angeles and El Diario La Prensa in New York) and online properties, all of which have a monthly reach of 9.3 million adults and monthly distribution of nearly 11 million. As the President notes in his op-ed: read more »

Press Releases: Remarks on United States Foreign Policy

8 Sep 15:23 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks on United States Foreign Policy Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Council on Foreign Relations Washington, DC September 8, 2010 read more »

Be Floodsmart: Buy Flood Insurance

8 Sep 15:16 | US Politics and Govt

LAREDO, Texas -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sponsoring a campaign to educate consumers about floods and flood insurance. The nationwide FloodSmart consumer campaign seeks to educate homeowners on protecting their homes and property from flooding, and on the need to understand that homeowners insurance will not cover damage from floods.

Be Floodsmart: Buy Flood Insurance

8 Sep 15:15 | US Politics and Govt

FEMA Awards Evergreen State College Over $1 Million For Seismic Retrofits

8 Sep 15:14 | US Politics and Govt

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated $1,092,347 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to the state of Washington for seismic retrofitting of the Evergreen State College?s Dormitory Residence Hall A.

Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. Agrees to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts

8 Sep 15:00 | USA News

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Pro-Pac Distributing Corporation, of Gardena, Calif., has agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000, resolving CPSC staff allegations that Pro-Pac knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that two different children's hooded sweatshirts it imported and distributed had drawstrings at the neck.read more »

Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard

8 Sep 14:30 | USA News

The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.read more »

Press Releases: Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs - Release of Foreign Relations, 1969-1976, Volume VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

8 Sep 14:12 | US Politics and Govt

Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs - Release of Foreign Relations, 1969-1976, Volume VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972 Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 8, 2010The Department of State released today Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume VII, Vietnam, July 1970–January 19read more »

Press Releases: Title VIII Advisory Committee Charter Renewed

8 Sep 14:07 | US Politics and Govt

Title VIII Advisory Committee Charter Renewed Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 8, 2010The Department of State has renewed the Charter of the Advisory Committee for Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983 (Title VIII of P.L. 98-164), as amended.. This advisory read more »

Press Releases: Macedonia's National Day

8 Sep 14:05 | US Politics and Govt

Macedonia's National Day Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Washington, DC September 8, 2010On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Macedonia as you celebrate your Independence Day on September 8. On this occasionread more »

Press Releases: Allora & Calzadilla to Represent United States at 54th Venice Art Biennale

8 Sep 14:04 | US Politics and Govt

Allora & Calzadilla to Represent United States at 54th Venice Art Biennale Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 8, 2010The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the selection of Puerto Rico-based artist collaborative Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla asread more »

Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard

8 Sep 14:00 | USA News

The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.read more »

The Affordable Care Act Did Not Cause Unjust Premium Increases

8 Sep 13:51 | US Politics and Govt

Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that some health insurance companies are blaming the Affordable Care Act for premium increases that were planned long before the law was passed. We knew this would happen, which is why the President called on insurance companies not to use the Affordable Care Act as an excuse to implement unreasonable premium increases. In fact, when one insurance company in the State of Washington was called out for telling its beneficiaries that rate increases were due to the Affordable Care Act, that company agreed to issue a new letter clarifying the reasons for the increase. The premium increases discussed today – many of which were planned before the Affordable Care Act was even signed into law– demread more »

Fact Sheets: Devastating Floods in Pakistan: U.S. Secretary of State Calls for Worldwide Help

8 Sep 13:38 | World

Devastating Floods in Pakistan: U.S. Secretary of State Calls for Worldwide Help Bureau of Public Affairs Fact Sheet September 8, 2010 "The pictures we see coming out of Pakistan are painful images of human suffering at its worst. In surveying the lives and landscape affected by this disaster, we see 20 million members of the human family in desperate need of help. This is aread more »

Boehner's Budget Gimmicks: Another Attempt to Hold Middle Class Tax Cuts Hostage

8 Sep 13:30 | US Politics and Govt

It is disturbing but unfortunately not surprising that an entire political party would rally together to hold tax relief for middle class families hostage as leverage to push through tax cuts for the very richest Americans -- people who don’t need them and haven’t even asked for them. But that is apparently exactly what Republican Minority Leader John Boehner is trying to do. Even as the Republican Party has tried to shed its dismal record on fiscal discipline, they have been consistent and unwavering in their attempts to borrow more than $700 billion to support permanent tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. But giving an average $100,000 tax break to those making over $1,000,000 a year when we can’t afford them and they don’t need them is not sound economic policy. The latest trick from Republican Minority Leader John Boehner says a lot about Republican priorities and strategy – and seems like an obvious reread more »

Special Needs Require Special Preparation

8 Sep 13:03 | US Politics and Govt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Do you or a family member have a disability? Are you responsible for the care of a senior citizen? Do you have small children who require special attention and supplies? If the answer to any of these questions is ?yes,? then you should consider now what extra steps are needed in your family?s disaster plan.

Press Releases: Visas for Chinese Laborers (Taken Question)

8 Sep 12:36 | US Politics and Govt

Visas for Chinese Laborers Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC Question Taken at the September 7, 2010 Daily Press Briefing September 8, 2010Question: Are there any lawsread more »

Fact Sheets: Update: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster

8 Sep 12:30 | World

Update: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 8, 2010The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. The United States Government is now providing $258 million to assist with reread more »

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