Saturday, July 31, 2010
President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to Stop Blocking Aid for Small Businesses
U.S. Department of Education Awards $50,000 to Help Poplar Elementary School District Recover from Multiple Student Suicides
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Computer Sciences Canada and Brinqa Announce Strategic Reseller Agreement to Deliver Risk and Compliance Cybersecurity Solutions to Canadian Government Market
‘Make It In America’ Strategy Reflects Commitment to Creating Jobs and Promoting American Innovation
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Highlights Expanded Partnership With UPS Designed to Boost U.S. Exports
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Trust and Ethics in the Workplace Have Been Battered by the Recession, Deloitte’s 2010 Ethics & Workplace Survey Finds
President Obama to Meet with Small Business Owners, Urge Congress to Act to Support Small Businesses and Create Jobs
Lewis and Clark and Missoula counties first in Montana to benefit from ICE strategy to enhance the identification, removal of criminal aliens
New Report Shows States Have Awarded More Than $4 Billion in Recovery Act Funds to Create Jobs, Build Affordable Housing: Report Shows More Than 80,000 Jobs Saved or Created to Build and Rehabilitate
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Governor O'Malley Announces Appointment of Michele D. Hotten to Court of Special Appeals; Announces Appointments of Eight Trial Court Judges
Governor Schwarzenegger Discusses the Need to Eliminate Fraud and Abuse, Make Government More Efficient
The Walmart de México Foundation earmarks 430,000,000 pesos ($33.6 million) in 2010 to benefit 3 million Mexicans
Humber College Selects SunGard Higher Education Banner Digital Campus to Help Promote Student Success
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Humboldt Deliver New BizPaL Service New Online Business Permit and Licence Service Saves Time, Cuts Paperwork and Helps Entrepreneurs
Ahead of G-8, New Analysis Reveals African Countries Top List of 20 Countries Making Most Overall Progress on MDGs
Friday, July 23, 2010
NAACP SUPPORTED ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT OBAMA
NEW LAW ADVANCES BETTER PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS LENDING PRACTICES WHILE CREATING CONSUMER FINANICIAL PROTECTION BUREAU€
(WASHINGTON, DC) On Wednesday, July 21, President Obama signed an historic bill, which the NAACP has supported and helped develop for over a year, into law. This legislation will help protect consumers from predatory mortgage loans and other unscrupulous financial products that strip hard-earned wealth from consumers. H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 would, among other things, establish a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which would be charged with overseeing consumer protection in the home mortgages and financial services areas. This is just one step toward pulling America back together, and protecting our families hard earned wealth and savings. The NAACP will continue to work tirelessly to ensure Congress and the President now focus on its implementation, stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. The NAACP is pleased to see the Restoring American Financial Stability Act signed into law. For far too long the responsibility for regulating financial services were put in the hands of agencies whose primary responsibility is to respect the solvency of the financial services industry and make millions of dollars on the backs of every day Americans. These sweeping reforms are a monumental step in actually providing protection for Americans throughout our country, and eliminate corporate abuse of consumers, added Jealous.The newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent watchdog and would have the power to write and enforce new rules governing mortgages, payday lending and other financial products. It would ensure American consumers get the clear, accurate information they need to shop for mortgages, credit cards, and other financial products, and protect them from hidden fees, abusive terms, and deceptive practices, stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy. Shelton went onto say This legislation will also have an Office of Fair Lending, whose primary focus would be to develop and implement fair rules so that consumers will not be taken advantage of by predatory lenders or other unscrupulous financial servicers when they try to purchase a home, buy a car, or obtain a credit card because of their race or ethnicity. This landmark legislation will also provide assistance for families and communities affected by the foreclosure crisis, including at least $1 billion in bridge loans to help families hold on to their homes while they search for a job and it includes comprehensive mortgage reform and anti-predatory lending measures essential to combating the abusive lending practices that ushered in the economic crisis.The NAACP also applauds Congress for making civil rights protections an important component of the new agencys stated mission by among other things, creating the Civil Rights/Fair Lending Compliance and Enforcement Office, stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy. The sad truth is that racial and ethnic minority American borrowers continue to pay more than our White peers for nearly every type of financial service, including credit cards, car loans, home mortgages and more. We hope these new rules will expedite the end of the cycle of abuse on American consumers and truly protect American families, concluded Shelton. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights
(WASHINGTON, DC) On Wednesday, July 21, President Obama signed an historic bill, which the NAACP has supported and helped develop for over a year, into law. This legislation will help protect consumers from predatory mortgage loans and other unscrupulous financial products that strip hard-earned wealth from consumers. H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 would, among other things, establish a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which would be charged with overseeing consumer protection in the home mortgages and financial services areas. This is just one step toward pulling America back together, and protecting our families hard earned wealth and savings. The NAACP will continue to work tirelessly to ensure Congress and the President now focus on its implementation, stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. The NAACP is pleased to see the Restoring American Financial Stability Act signed into law. For far too long the responsibility for regulating financial services were put in the hands of agencies whose primary responsibility is to respect the solvency of the financial services industry and make millions of dollars on the backs of every day Americans. These sweeping reforms are a monumental step in actually providing protection for Americans throughout our country, and eliminate corporate abuse of consumers, added Jealous.The newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent watchdog and would have the power to write and enforce new rules governing mortgages, payday lending and other financial products. It would ensure American consumers get the clear, accurate information they need to shop for mortgages, credit cards, and other financial products, and protect them from hidden fees, abusive terms, and deceptive practices, stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy. Shelton went onto say This legislation will also have an Office of Fair Lending, whose primary focus would be to develop and implement fair rules so that consumers will not be taken advantage of by predatory lenders or other unscrupulous financial servicers when they try to purchase a home, buy a car, or obtain a credit card because of their race or ethnicity. This landmark legislation will also provide assistance for families and communities affected by the foreclosure crisis, including at least $1 billion in bridge loans to help families hold on to their homes while they search for a job and it includes comprehensive mortgage reform and anti-predatory lending measures essential to combating the abusive lending practices that ushered in the economic crisis.The NAACP also applauds Congress for making civil rights protections an important component of the new agencys stated mission by among other things, creating the Civil Rights/Fair Lending Compliance and Enforcement Office, stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy. The sad truth is that racial and ethnic minority American borrowers continue to pay more than our White peers for nearly every type of financial service, including credit cards, car loans, home mortgages and more. We hope these new rules will expedite the end of the cycle of abuse on American consumers and truly protect American families, concluded Shelton. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights
Minister Day asks for a review to ensure all Canadians have an equal opportunity in the Public Service
Thursday, July 22, 2010
New Data Reveal 400% Increase in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for People Abusing Prescription Drugs
Landrieu, Boxer, Merkley Join Small Business Advocates to Discuss Bill to Benefit Small Businesses and Call for Broad Support
PATT-MCDANIEL APPROVES NEARLY $600,000 IN AMERICAN RECOVERY ANDREINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
AT&T Contributes $1.5 Million to Communities in Schools to Help Increase Graduation Rates for At-Risk Students
CENTRAL AMERICA: Heads of State, WB President Zoellick Agree on Action Plan to Boost Integration and Development
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
More Than Half of Large, Downsized U.S. Businesses Plan to Rebuild Their Workforces To Pre-Recession Levels by 2012, Accenture Study Finds
Report Re-Affirms Need to Pass Committee’s Initiatives to Improve Trade Programs for Small Exporters
President Obama Calls on Republicans to End Obstruction of Unemployment Benefits, Urges Congress to Pass Critical Aid for Millions of Americans
The Government of Canada's Urban Aboriginal Strategy is Making a Difference for Winnipeg's Aboriginal Population
Monday, July 19, 2010
USAID Urban Search and Rescue Teams from Los Angeles and Fairfax Counties Train First Responders in Haiti
Weekly Address: President Obama Says GOP Senate Leadership Choosing to "Filibuster Our Recovery and Obstruct Our Progress"
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Global Fund Enlists Support of Civil Society and Producer Organizations to Advance Country-led Agriculture and Food Security Programs
Entrepreneurs, Energy&Environment Educates Small Business Owners on Critical Offshore DrillingPolicy
PATT-MCDANIEL APPROVES $200,000 IN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
The Government of Canada supports literacy and essential skills to prepare Canadians for the jobs of the future
Thursday, July 15, 2010
JCPenney's "New look. New year. Who knew!" Back-to-School Campaign Features Cutting Edge, Creative Marketing Aimed at Teens
Duke Energy, Ohio Department of Taxation Reach Short-Term Deal to Lessen Impact of Tax Dispute during Appeal
Reid, Landrieu, Warner Join SBA Administrator and Small Business Advocate to Highlight Democrats' Small Business Agenda
MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES COMMISSIONER WALSH PRESENT NINTH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Government Of Canada Makes Funding Available To Address Public Safety And National Security Priorities
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
MAJORITY OF CONSUMERS REPORT NO INCREASE IN DEBT OVER PAST SIX MONTHS ACCORDING TO AMERICAN EXPRESS SPENDING & SAVING TRACKER
Accenture Acquires Acceria, Expanding Capabilities In Technology and Consulting Business Services for the Industrial Marketplace
Cost Reduction Pressures Driving Aerospace and Defense Companies To Use External Engineering Services, New Accenture Research Finds
President Obama and Other Administration Officials Continue Travel Across the Country for "Recovery Summer"
Public Safety Minister Toews and Secretary Napolitano Announce New Cooperative Initiatives to Combat Threats and Expedite Travel and Trade
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Consumers Redefine the “Game” of Shopping -- It’s Not Just About Saving: Deloitte/Harrison Group Study
AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN SPOTLIGHTS BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE HELPING REVITALIZE THE ECONOMY AND INSPIRING OTHERS TO "START BOOMING"
Weekly Address: President Obama Announces Changes to Help Veterans with PTSD Receive the Benefits They Need
Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Succession Planning, Corporate Reputation and Investor Confidence are Top Challenges for Today’s CEOs, NYSE Euronext “Back to Business” CEO Survey Reveals
Statement by the President on the U.S.-European Union Agreement on the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP)
Secretary Napolitano Announces $56 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Airport Security Technologies
NYC Department of Small Business Services Awards $415,838 in NYC Business Solutions Training Funds to Local Businesses
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sodexo's 2010 "Feeding Our Future®" Program to Provide More Than 320,000 Healthy Summer Lunches to Needy Children in 20 Cities
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 4,200 Backpacksto Chicagoland Children in Need
World Bank Group Record Lending to Europe and Central Asia in Fiscal 2010 to Address Global Economic Crisis
Government of Canada partners to provide high tech training initiative to Aboriginal Canadians: Canada's Economic Action Plan helps 60 Aboriginal people secure employment
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Weekly Address: President Obama Touts Nearly $2 Billion in New Investments to Help Build a Clean Energy Economy
Saturday, July 3, 2010
European CEO’s believe innovation, talent and skills development are keys to continued economic recovery, according to FEB, Accenture, and INSEAD Survey
Friday, July 2, 2010
Four out of 10 Americans say they've been hit or nearly hit by a driver distracted by their cell phone
GlaxoSmithKline creates a new operating unit dedicated to expanding access to medicines for people living in the world’s poorest countries
Deloitte’s CFO Signals Survey 2Q10: CFOs Wary Over Increased Government Regulation but Overall Optimistic on the Future
Demand for World Bank Group Support Tops $72 Billion as Developing Countries Face Continued Financing Gaps
Secretary Napolitano Announces Rail Security Enhancements, Launches Expansion of “See Something, Say Something” Campaign
Thursday, July 1, 2010
P&G Builds New Facility in Singapore to Increase Global Supply Of Clean Drinking Water for Aid and Disaster Relief Efforts
Accenture Grants Passerelles Numériques US$1.26 million to Build Information Technology Skills Among Underprivileged Young People
NAWBO Jointly Releases Roadmap to 2020: How Women's Businesses Will Drive Economic Growth and Create Jobs in Next Decade
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