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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 »
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 »
EXPERT AVAILABLE: MU Law Expert Says Fair Housing Ruling is Correct
4:45 pm Eastern | USA News
'EXPERT AVAILABLE: MU Law Expert Says Fair Housing Ruling is Correct'read more »
EPA News Release (Region 7): EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Woodward, Iowa
2:22 pm Eastern | USA News
(Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 3, 2012) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the City of Woodward, Iowa, will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. The announcement was made at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in San Diego, Calif. The assistance will be delivered during a day-long community workshop to provide the city with ideas for changing local policies and procedures to improve the economy, the environment and quality of life.
read more »EPA News Release (Region 7): EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Van Meter, Iowa
2:19 pm Eastern | USA News
(Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 3, 2012) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the City of Van Meter, Iowa, will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. The announcement was made at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in San Diego, Calif. The assistance will be delivered during a day-long community workshop to provide the city with ideas for changing local policies and procedures to improve the economy, the environment and quality of life.
read more »EPA News Release (Region 7): EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Dallas Center, Iowa
1:56 pm Eastern | USA News
(Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 3, 2012) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the City of Dallas Center, Iowa, will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. The announcement was made at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in San Diego, Calif. The assistance will be delivered during a day-long community workshop to provide the city with ideas for changing local policies and procedures to improve the economy, the environment and quality of life.
read more »EPA Provides $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance to Communities
3 Feb 12:30 | USA News
*MEDIA CONTACT:* Nahal Mogharabi, mogharabi.nahal@epa.gov
read more »First Lady Michelle Obama to embark on three day national tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let's Move!
3 Feb 12:07 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release February 9th – 11th, First Lady to make stops in Des Moines, Iowa; Little Rock, Arkansas; Fort Worth, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Homestead, Florida; Longwood, Florida & Orlando, Florida WASHINGTON – On February 9, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off a three day, nation-wide tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let’s Move!, her initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. Since launching Let’s Move! on February 9, 2010, significant progress has been made to solve the problem of childhood obesity. Parents, businesses, educators, elected officials, members of the military, chefs, physicians, athletes, childcare providers, communread more »
Employment Improves in January as Jobless Rate Declines to 8.3 Percent
3 Feb 08:54 | USA News
Unemployment fell to 8.3 percent as the economy created some 243,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department said Friday.read more »
Friday, February 3, 2012
3 Feb 00:00 | USA News
Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED) Significant National Weather: West: A Pacific storm system is forecast to bring winter weather to the Rockies and Great Plains beginning later today and extending through the week. Tonight moderate amounts of snow, as much as 6-12 inches, will impact portions of Utah, western Wyoming and the central Colorado mountains. Strong winds east of Denver, over the Plains, could cause significant blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions possible on Friday.Midwest: Warm temperatures are forecast to continue for the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys, extending into the North Central U.S. into Saturday. Some rain and thunderstorms will move into portions of Texas, Oklahoma and eastern Kansas late in the afternoon; heavier rain and a few thunderstorms will develop tonight. A strong storm developing over the Plains will bring the threat of locally heavy snowfall acrosread more »
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
2 Feb 18:49 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jamie A. Hainsworth, of Rhode Island, to be United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years, vice Steven Gerard O'Donnell, resigned. Louise W. Kelton, of Tennessee, to be United States Marshal for the Middle District of Tennessee for the term of four years, vice Denny Wade King, term expired. Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, vice Robert W. Pratt, retiring. Michael P. Shea, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut, vice Christopher Droney, elevated. read more »
Statement by the Press Secretary on Aerial Bombardments in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States
2 Feb 18:49 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release The United States strongly condemns the bombing by the Sudanese Armed Forces of civilian populations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan. Aerial attacks on civilian targets are unjustified and unacceptable. Such attacks are a violation of international law and compound the ongoing crisis in these areas. We continue to be deeply concerned by the ongoing fighting and lack of humanitarian access in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan, which is causing tremendous human suffering, death, and displacement. In particular, we urge the Sudanese government to grant immediate and unconditional humanitarian access to civilian populations in need in these areas. Moreread more »
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
2 Feb 18:31 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Stephanie Marie Rose and Michael P. Shea to serve on the United States District Court. "These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system," said President Obama. "I am grateful for their willingness to serve and confident that they will apply the law with the utmost impartiality and integrity." Stephanie Marie Rose: Nominee for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa Stephanie Marie Rose currently serves as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, a position she has held since 2009.&read more »
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as US Marshals
2 Feb 18:31 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jamie A. Hainsworth and Louise W. Kelton to serve as United States Marshals. "These dedicated law enforcement officials have devoted their careers to serving and protecting the American people, distinguishing themselves as the best and brightest at every turn," President Obama said. "I am grateful for their service and honored to nominate them as United States Marshals." Jamie A. Hainsworth: Nominee for United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island Jamie A. Hainsworth serves as the law enforcement liaison and victim advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Rhode Island. Prior to his service with MADD, he spenread more »
Statement by the President on Passage of the STOCK Act
2 Feb 18:17 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release In my State of the Union Address, I laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last, where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules – especially those of us who have been sent here to serve the American people. Last week, I called on Congress to pass a bill that makes clear that Members of Congress may not engage in insider trading. No one should be able to trade stocks based on nonpublic information gleaned on Capitol Hill. So I’m pleased the Senate took bipartisan action to pass the STOCK Act. I urge the House of Representatives to pass this bill, and I will sign it right away. And while this is an important stepread more »
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/2/12
2 Feb 18:16 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. * The President asked the Department of Justice to establish a unit within the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, made up of Department of Housing and Urban Development, Securities and Exchange Commission and state Attorneys General, to investigate origination and securitization. Separately, federal enforcement agencies, state Attorneys General and some of the nation’s largest financial institutions continue negotiations to reach a settlement to resolve misconduct in the servicing of home loans. 1:45 P.M. EST MRread more »
News Release: EPA announces summary of Pacific Northwest and Alaska enforcement actions for Fall 2011
2 Feb 17:49 | USA News
EPA announces summary of Pacific Northwest and Alaska enforcement actions for Fall 2011
read more »Florida Resident Indicted for Attempting to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction
2 Feb 17:27 | USA News
Tampa Press Releases has been updated. You can access it at http://www.fbi.gov/tampa/news-and-outreach/press-room/2012-press-releases/rss.xml
read more »CDC’s Nowak Named First Mizzou Advantage Visiting Professional
2 Feb 16:06 | USA News
'CDC’s Nowak Named First Mizzou Advantage Visiting Professional'read more »
First Lady & Dr. Biden Announce “Joining Forces Community Challenge" finalists from across the country
2 Feb 15:13 | Sports
Release Time: For Immediate Release From more than 300 submissions, 20 finalists recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families and veterans Challenge winners to be announced this Spring, based on input from Tom Brokaw, J.R. Martinez, Sloan D. Gibson, Mayor Julian Castro and Deanie Dempsey Public encouraged to vote for the “The People’s Choice Winner” at http://joiningforces.challenge.gov/ WASHINGTON—First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced 20 finalists as part of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate citizens, communitread more »
Navy Tax Centers Open for Tax Preparation
2 Feb 15:05 | USA News
More than 100 Navy Tax Assistance Centers around the world are now open for business, ready to assist Sailors and their family members with their taxes.read more »
Transition Benefits: NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters at Florida Bases
2 Feb 15:05 | USA News
Representatives from Navy Personnel Command's fleet engagement team will meet with Sailors, families and leadership in Florida to discuss post-Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) matters and transition benefits, officials said Feb. 2.read more »
Navy Announces CSADD Chapters of the Year
2 Feb 15:05 | USA News
The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Sea and Shore chapters of the year were announced by the Chief of Naval Personnel Jan. 27, in NAVADMIN 038/12. read more »
Press Releases: Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to Meet in Atlanta February 9-10
2 Feb 13:03 | US Politics and Govt
Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to Meet in Atlanta February 9-10: Will Host Panel Discussion about Diversity and Join Fulbright Students in Volunteer Work Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 2, 2012On February 9-10, 2012, the read more »
Regional Roundup – Helping Responsible Homeowners
2 Feb 12:21 | US Politics and Govt
Last week in his State of the Union Address, the President laid out his blueprint for an economy built to last, where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules. He believes this is a make or break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it. He knows what’s at stake: the very survival of the basic American promise that if you work hard, you can do well enough to raise a family, own a home, and put enough away for retirement. The fact is, economic security for the middle class has been eroding for decades. Millionaires and billionaires saw their wealth skyrocket while too many Americans were struggling to get by. And in 2008, the house of cards collapsed. Mortgages were sold to folks who couldn’t afford or understand them. In addition to the nearly eight million jobs lost, it left responsible homeowners holdread more »
EPA News Release (Region 7): Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC to Pay $10,150 for Risk Management Plan Violations at Council Bluffs Ethanol Plant
2 Feb 11:51 | USA News
(Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 2, 2012) - Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC has agreed to pay a $10,150 civil penalty and spend at least $38,729 on a supplemental environmental project for failing to file a risk management plan and implement risk management regulations at its dry-mill ethanol plant in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
read more »Child Abuse And Neglect Cost The United States $124 billion
2 Feb 11:29 | USA News
The total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment (physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect) is approximately $124 billion, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.read more »
Seniors are Saving Money Today and Tomorrow, Thanks to Health Care Law
2 Feb 11:25 | US Politics and Govt
Ed note: This has been cross-posted from healthcare.gov Like thousands of Americans, Vero Beach, Florida resident William Morris is suffering from a rare, but treatable cancer. Compounding that difficult diagnosis is further bad news that, like many cancer drugs, the medicine he so desperately needs is very expensive. But help with this cost came for William and his wife Suzanne from newly enhanced benefits under Medicare Part D – made possible by the health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to the law, William saved $2,000 on the cost of his chemotherapy drugs. Suzanne and William Morris are not alone. For years, seniors have watched their health care bills go up. The Affordable Care Act helps folks like the Morris family, and other seniors, by closing the gap in prescription drug benefits known as the “donut hole.” To assist those in tread more »
Panetta: U.S. to Seek End to Combat Mission in Afghanistan Next Year
2 Feb 08:44 | USA News
The United States and NATO will seek an end to their combat missions in Afghanistan in 2013, more than a year earlier than first planned, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday.read more »
Thursday, February 2, 2012
2 Feb 00:00 | USA News
Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED) Significant National Weather: West: A Pacific storm system is forecast to bring winter weather to the Rockies and Great Plains beginning later today and extending through the week. Tonight moderate amounts of snow, as much as 6-12 inches, will impact portions of Utah, western Wyoming and the central Colorado mountains. Strong winds east of Denver, over the Plains, could cause significant blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions possible on Friday.Midwest: Warm temperatures are forecast to continue for the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys, extending into the North Central U.S. into Saturday. Some rain and thunderstorms will move into portions of Texas, Oklahoma and eastern Kansas late in the afternoon; heavier rain and a few thunderstorms will develop tonight. A strong storm developing over the Plains will bring the threat of locally heavy snowfall acroread more »
President Obama Talks About Ways to Help Homeowners
1 Feb 19:05 | US Politics and Govt
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan listens as President Barack Obama delivers remarks on housing and the Homeowners Bill of Rights at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, Va., Feb. 1, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today, in Falls Church, Virginia, President Obama expanded on the ideas he first presented in the State of the Union on ways to help responsibleread more »
Health Reform, Preventive Services, and Religious Institutions
1 Feb 18:35 | US Politics and Govt
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover women’s preventive services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible beginning in August, 2012. This new law will save money for millions of Americans. But more importantly, it will ensure Americans nationwide get the high-quality care they need to stay healthy. Under this policy, women who want contraception will have access to it through their insurance without paying a co-pay or deductible. But no one will be forced to buy or use contraception. On January 20th, Secretary Sebelius announced that certain religious organizations including churches would be exempt from paying their insurers to cover contraception. Other religious organizations, including those that employ people of different faiths, can qualify for a one-year transition period as they prepare to comply with the new law. In recent days, there has been some confusion about how tread more »
South Florida Fugitive Arrested in Alabama
1 Feb 17:53 | USA News
Miami Press Releases has been updated. You can access it at http://www.fbi.gov/miami/news-and-outreach/press-room/2012-press-releases/rss.xml
read more »Fugitive Previously Indicted for Copyright Infringement of Commercial Software Programs Arrested
1 Feb 17:39 | USA News
Baltimore Press Releases has been updated. You can access it at http://www.fbi.gov/baltimore/news-and-outreach/press-room/2012-press-releases/rss.xml
read more »West Frankfort Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Receiving Nearly $1 Million in Fraudulent Income Tax Refunds
1 Feb 17:38 | USA News
Springfield Press Releases has been updated. You can access it at http://www.fbi.gov/springfield/news-and-outreach/press-room/2012-press-releases/rss.xml
read more »Fort Lauderdale, Florida-Area Halfway House Owner Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Participating in Medicare Fraud Kickback Scheme
1 Feb 17:38 | USA News
Miami Press Releases has been updated. You can access it at http://www.fbi.gov/miami/news-and-outreach/press-room/2012-press-releases/rss.xml
read more »Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, 2/1/12
1 Feb 17:19 | US Politics and Govt
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:22 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Thank you all for being here, ladies and gentlemen. Today, as you probably noticed when you closely watched the President's remarks earlier, is all about the initiatives he's put forward to help responsible homeowners. I have with me here today the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan, who is spearheading these initiatives forread more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - January 31, 2012
1 Feb 17:15 | World
Mark C. Toner Deputy Department SpokesmanDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC January 31, 2012 Index for Today's Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Settlements / Encourage Parties Back to the Negotiating Tread more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - January 31, 2012
1 Feb 15:27 | USA News
Mark C. Toner Deputy Department SpokesmanDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC January 31, 2012 Index for Today's Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Settlements / Encourage Parties Back to the Negotiating Tread more »
CALENDAR ITEM: MU Law School to Host Symposium on Cyberbullying in Schools
1 Feb 15:05 | SciTech
'CALENDAR ITEM: MU Law School to Host Symposium on Cyberbullying in Schools'read more »
ICE HSI investigation nets 2 additional convictions for members of drug trafficking organization
1 Feb 13:48 | USA News
Two Florida men, Chester John Floyd and Pedro Lazaro Rodriguez, were convicted Monday on charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana following an investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).read more »
Playbook for tackling the Super Bowl with Google
1 Feb 13:39 | SciTech
While thousands of lucky fans will brave the crowds at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. to fill the coveted seats at this Sunday’s Super Bowl, many more in the U.S. will enjoy the game from home—in front of the TV, with mobile phones and tablets at the ready. read more »
Census Bureau News -- Profile America Facts for Features Black (African-American) History Month: February 2012
1 Feb 11:40 | USA News
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Jan. 4, 2012 *Black (African-American) History Month:*read more »U.S. Intel Says Iran Willing to Attack on U.S. Soil: Report
1 Feb 10:46 | USA News
A new U.S. intelligence assessment says Iran is prepared to launch terrorist attacks against the U.S. on its own soil, as the Obama administration ramps up pressure on Tehran over its suspected nuclear weapons program.read more »
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
1 Feb 00:00 | USA News
Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED) Significant National Weather: West: Rain and high elevation snow is expected across the Pacific Northwest and northern California. The system is expected to move to the east-southeast, reaching the Northern and Central Rockies by Thursday.Midwest: Skies will be mostly sunny across the Plains, with temperatures 15-20 degrees above average in most areas. A few light rain showers are possible across portions of Kentucky and Ohio. Late Thursday, snow will begin to increase across the Plains, from South Dakota to Kansas.South: Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are possible today from the central Gulf coast northeastward to the southern Appalachians. Rain is expected to be light to moderate over most areas, with some heavy rain possible near the Appalachians. A threat for severe weather will exist across portions of the Southern Plains by late Thursread more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - January 31, 2012
31 Jan 17:43 | USA News
Mark C. Toner Deputy Department SpokesmanDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC January 31, 2012 Index for Today's Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Settlements / Encourage Parties Back to the Negotiating Tread more »
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - January 31, 2012
31 Jan 16:21 | USA News
Mark C. Toner Deputy Department SpokesmanDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC January 31, 2012 Index for Today's Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Settlements / Encourage Parties Back to the Negotiating Tread more »
BarackObama: The Affordable Care Act has been helping Americans since day one—take it from these folks in Iowa: http://t.co/edsA1Upp
31 Jan 16:06 | US Politics and Govt
BarackObama: The Affordable Care Act has been helping Americans since day one—take it from these folks in Iowa: http://t.co/edsA1Uppread more »
Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
31 Jan 15:48 | Media
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