May 17, 2012
Ed note: This was cross-posted from tradeology, the official blog of the International Trade Administration
Today Commerce Secretary John Bryson presented 41 U.S. companies and organizations with ...
Today, join Ambassador Susan E. Rice and New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof as they break ground on the frontier of social media and U.S. foreign policy. In a live Google+ Hangout, Ambassador Rice and Mr. Kristof will discuss the world’s most pressing challenges and America’s role in an increasingly interconnected world. They will be joined live by a selection of citizens who will ask questions from the U.S. and overseas.
Watch the conversation live at...
May 15, 2012
As we celebrate Armed Forces Week, this is a particularly important time to pay tribute to the men and women who serve our country and safeguard our freedom.
Today, just one percent of Americans are fighting our wars, but we need 100% of Americans to be supporting our troops and their families –not just during Armed Forces Week, but all year long. That’s why we launched the Joining Forces Initiative...
Ed note: This was originally published on tradeology, the official blog of the International Trade Administration
Today more than 80 percent of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial products to Colombia become duty-free as part of the U.S. – Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. This includes agricultural and construction...
May 14, 2012
Ed. note: This is cross-posted from fastlane.dot.gov
Yesterday, DOT helped launch a national dialogue on strengthening transportation choices for America’s military veterans, wounded...
Last week, the House Judiciary Committee considered legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). However, the bill that came out of the House Judiciary Committee failed to include a key provision which has already been accepted by the Senate on a bipartisan basis and is essential to protecting Native American women.
Since 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been an essential tool in helping to protect victims of domestic and...
Summer Jobs+ is a call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for young people in the summer of 2012. It's about helping people find their first jobs.
Omar Epps is well known these days for his role as Dr. Eric Foreman on the tv show "House," but in the video below, the actor says he still has very fond memories of his first job, back...
May 12, 2012
President Barack Obama greets 2012 National Association of Police Organizations Top Cops honorees following his remarks...
May 10, 2012
Yesterday, during an interview with ABC News, President Obama said, “I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”
It’s no secret the President has gone through some soul-searching on this issue. He’s talked to the First Lady about it, like so many couples do. He’s heard from folks—gay and lesbian friends, staff members in long-term, loving relationships, as well as brave young servicemen and women he got to know through the...
Earlier this week the President visited the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s NanoTech Complex in Albany, New York where he called on Congress to act on a “To-Do List” that’ll create jobs and help restore middle class security. I’m sure you’ve seen the To-Do List by now. It’s about the size of a post-it note, and outlines five common-sense initiatives that’ll grow...