Walgreens Store Chicago, Illinois 2:55 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, goodness. (Applause.) Keica, that was beautiful. You know, we can just stop right there. (Laughter.) That means so much to all of us, that statement. So we're just so …
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, on the passing of the Crown Prince and …
The Administration has made historic investments in Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help make college more affordable for millions of current and future students. While college remains an excellent investment for most students, debt …
Aboard Air Force One En Route San Francisco, California 12:23 P.M. PDT MR. CARNEY: Good day, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way north to Northern California, San Francisco, before we go to Denver. I have no lengthy …
Actions Offer Recent Graduates an Opportunity to Consolidate Loans and Reduce Interest Rates WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt …
26-10-2011 Committee on World Food Security wraps up discussions in Rome Measures to tackle food price volatility figured high on the CFS agenda. 26 October 2011 , Rome - A set of recommendations aimed at reducing food price …
26-10-2011 More attention to forest foods and services can improve food security in poor nations Farmers in Ghana tending fruit trees which were intercropped with cereals to maximize the use of the land and diversify sources …
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ) published a new national research agenda on libraries and teens, updating its 1994 research agenda. The agenda is available online at www.ala.org/yalsa/researchagenda . The YALSA Research …
October 25, 2011 – New York -- AJC criticized Archbishop Edward Gilbert, outgoing head of the Roman Catholic Church in Port-of-Spain, for his anti-Jewish comments. In a sermon Sunday, Gilbert negatively compared politicians in Trinidad and Tobago to Jews, …
President Obama is pleased to announce that the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will be the senior individual responsible for oversight of U.S. implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). As part of the United States …
The Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Detroit, Michigan 12:48 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: This is a good crowd! (Applause.) Oh, my goodness! (Applause.) I heard you all in here making some noise. Well, good afternoon, Detroit! (Applause.) Thank you so much. …
CHICAGO – Building upon a growing movement, the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, in partnership with the Alliance for Excellent Education, is calling on teachers, schools, principals, community …
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 25, 2011 On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Esther Brimmer , Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, will hold a conversation with Forest Whitaker , UNESCO Goodwill …
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:WINN), today announced that Fluzone Intradermal flu vaccinations are now available in Winn-Dixie in-store pharmacies. The Intradermal flu vaccination is administered …
CHICAGO - Nominations are being sought for the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects. The ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects began as an ALA Presidential initiative of Dr. Loriene …
U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. October, 24, 2011 As Prepared For Delivery Thank you, Rick, for that introduction and for the important work of the World Food Program USA to help meet humanity’s most basic need. Let me also …
For healthcare reform to work, it must give consumers control over their costs and over their coverage. Unfortunately, Obamacare does just the opposite. It takes away patient choice and drives up the cost of healthcare. A new report from Kaiser says a …
Remarks Michael H. Posner Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference San Francisco, CA October 25, 2011 Thank you very much for inviting me. I’d like to thank Access for organizing this …
October 25, 2011 – Rome – Rabbi David Rosen, AJC’s International Director of Interreligious Affairs, will address this week’s gathering of religious leaders in Assisi , Italy . Pope Benedict XVI invited representatives of the world’s religions to …
