NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Agnes Gund, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016. (New Position)
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) issued the following statement upon the concluding vote of the 111th Congress: “I am pleased that the 111th Congress has finally come to an end. Now we can halt the era of bailouts and big government spending. The …
WASHINGTON, DC - Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after final passage of the Ike Skelton Defense Authorization Act: "Today the House voted for final passage of the Ike Skelton Defense …
Our Nation was founded on the enduring principles of equality and freedom for all. As Americans, it is our solemn responsibility to honor and uphold this legacy. Yet, around the world and even within the United States, victims of modern …
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Brasilia to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil on January 1, 2011. The …
December 22, 2010 U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today determined that the economic effects of closing shellfish fisheries in Maine in 2009 due to a harmful algal bloom, commonly referred to as red tide, caused a commercial fishery failure. …
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Guinea as they witness the inauguration of their first democratically elected President since becoming an independent state in 1958. Just over a year ago, the world’s attention was …
Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC December 22, 2010 The following statement was agreed upon by the countries attending a meeting of the Friends of Zimbabwe held in Copenhagen on December 10, 2010. Participants: U.S., Australia, …
PlayStation gamers, the time has come for you to join Commander Shepard in his fight for the lost! After earning over 70 perfect scores, over 50 awards and having explored countless galaxies and uncharted worlds, Commander Shepard …
Statement By Kevin Knobloch, Union Of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON – (December 22, 2010) – The Senate today approved the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia by a 71 to 26 vote. The treaty, which …
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the first review of Ukraine’s economic performance under the program supported by a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The completion of the review enables the immediate disbursement of …
Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC December 22, 2010 The following statement was agreed upon by the countries attending a meeting of the Friends of Zimbabwe held in Copenhagen on December 10, 2010. Participants: U.S., Australia, …
Carleton, Quebec, December 22, 2010 - Canada's Economic Action Plan is delivering real results for Quebec's producers and processors. With these words the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State ( …
On Wednesday 22 December, Volvo Car Corporation got the go-ahead for a 3.55 billion Swedish kronor loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan was made possible following a decision on loan guarantees issued by the Swedish government. " …
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:06 A.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Good morning. Good night. (Laughter.) Before we take and do our regularly scheduled program, John Brennan -- who you all know as the President’s chief …
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC December 22, 2010 Today the Senate took a great step forward in enhancing our national security by providing its advice and consent to ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction …
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Agnes Gund , Member, National Council on the Arts President Obama also announced his intent to …
December 22, 2010 Samples of surface skin slim are taken from this Atlantic sailfish to determine gender. Download here. (Credit: NOAA) Billfish and tuna, important commercial and recreational fish species, may be more …
ArcelorMittal has been advised by the Ontario Securities Commission (the OSC) that the application by Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition Inc. (Nunavut) to cease trade the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland) shareholder rights plan (the Rights Plan) …
December 22, 2010 – New York – AJC welcomed the United States Treasury Department’s announcement that it is imposing fresh sanctions against the Iranian regime, targeting companies linked to the widely-feared Revolutionary Guard. “The U.S. …
