FEMA Approves Additional Federal Earthquake Assistance to Individuals and Governments

AN IDAHO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE MAKES SENSE, BUT HOW IT'S DONE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE

Treasury Targets Key Panama-based Money Laundering Operation Linked to Mexican and Colombian Drug Cartels

Ambassador Kirk Announces Results of Annual Presidential African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review

Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Joshua Earnest on U.S. Sale of Defense Equipment to Saudi Arabia

DHS Announces "If You See Something, Say Something™" Campaign Partnership with the National Hockey League

Alabama Medicaid Agency Receives $19 Million Performance Bonus for Efforts to Enroll Uninsured Children in Medicaid

Six Year-End Tips to Reduce 2011 Taxes

Governor McDonnell Announces $2.8 Million in Industrial Revitalization Fund Grants

Governor Cuomo Launches Countdown to Lower Taxes for New Yorkers

Commission will focus on hunting permits, sportfishing proposals at Olympia meeting

Gov. Shumlin: State Will Supplement Heating Assistance for Low-income Vermonters

Vermont EB-5 Regional Center Recognized as Best in the Nation, Receives EB-5 Regional Center of the Year Award for Second Consecutive Year

State Announces $409,532 in Municipal Planning Grants, 42 Municipalities Will Share Funding for Planning Projects

Communities Receive $1.8 Million for Downtown Revitalization

Governor O’Malley Appoints Frank Kratovil to Queen Anne’s County District Court

Governor Submits Balanced Budget Aimed at Funding High-Priority Programs and No Tax Increases

FHA EXTENDS WAIVER OF ANTI-FLIPPING REGULATIONS THROUGH 2012

Gov. Hickenlooper announces appointments to the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System

ATTORNEY GENERAL REACHES SETTLEMENTS WITH LCD MANUFACTURERS IN PRICE-FIXING CASE

Governor Bentley Orders State Agencies to Promote Energy Efficient Practices

Rick Chambers of R/C Hobbies is a Story of Persistence in Small Business

SBA Accepting Nominations for Small Business Innovation Research Awards

Largest Women's Group WIPP Applauds President Obama's Support for "Small Business Saturday"

Statement by the President and First Lady on Kwanzaa

'Cash Mobs' Help Ignite Buy-Local Effort

Prudential Mortgage Capital Company provides $88.5 million of the $177 million total secured financing of 28 industrial facilities in Mexico

Xerox Approach to Corporate Citizenship Makes a Difference in Sustainability, Innovation, Workplace; Draws Worldwide Recognition

Walmart Gives $90,000 to Nine Nonprofits on the Ninth Day of Holiday Facebook Campaign

Walmart Grants $500,000 to First Nations Development Institute to Support Healthy Food Systems in Native American Communities

Walmart Gives $200,000 to 10 Nonprofits on the 12th Day of Holiday Facebook Campaign

PwC donates $75,000 to Tampa charities for fourth consecutive holiday season

 10,900 manufacturing jobs created in 2011, Gov. Nixon announces during visit to aerospace parts manufacturer

Governor McDonnell, Amazon.com Announce Company's Plans to Open Two Fulfillment Centers in Virginia, Creating More than 1,350 New Jobs

Governor McDonnell Announces 150 New Jobs in Halifax County

Governor O’Malley Appoints Judges to the Court of Appeals, Court of Special Appeals, Circuit Courts

Hoyer Statement on Extension of Middle Class Tax Cuts

Governor’s Pilot Program Helps Lewiston Employer Meet Workforce Needs

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Maine Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration

HUD EXPANDS SERVICES TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PUBLIC IN 175 LANGUAGES

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Alabama Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration (S3210)

D.C. Gridlock Seen as Big Threat to Small Business

Statement by U.S. Education Secretary Duncan on the Formation of the Reconnecting McDowell Partnership in West Virginia

Department of Education Awards $200 Million to Seven States to Advance K-12 Reform

Casey Announces Nearly $30 Million for Pennsylvania Small Businesses and Manufacturers

Senators Highlight New GAO Study Revealing Problems in Navy and Marine Corps Accounting Systems

Boxer Statement on House Republicans' Vote to Block Middle-Class Tax Cut

VEPC Authorizes $8.3 Million in Job Creation Incentives for 10 Companies. Employers to Create 988 New Jobs Over Five Years

Governor Quinn Announces More Than $17 Million Capital Funding for College of Lake County

Ex-Im Bank Chairman, GE Transportation President Highlight How Export Financing is Supporting Pa. Jobs

HUD AWARDS $1.5 BILLION TO MORE THAN 7,100 LOCAL HOMELESS PROGRAMS

Energy Department Awards Nearly $7 Million for Research to Reduce Costs of Electric Vehicle Chargers

Gov. Hickenlooper proposes more funding for education after revenue forecast comes back higher than expected

ADFA Receives Grant to Promote Small Business Growth

New Mobile Applications Offer Vital Information and Resources for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs

i3 Projects Receive $18 Million in Matching Funds from Private Sector

Casey Unveils Buy America Bill – New Effort Will Dramatically Increase Investment in U.S.-Made Goods

Brown Announces that Ohio Will Receive More Than $165 Million in Home Heating Assistance Funds for 2012

Brown, Portman Troubled by New Chinese Import Duties on American-Made Automobiles

Sen. Brown Announces Trade Adjustment Assistance for More Than 40 Workers in Coshocton County

Sen. Brown Blasts House For Jeopardizing Tax Relief, Unemployment Benefits

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Urging House GOP to Stop Opposing Middle Class Tax Cuts

Army Corps Issues Final CD-5 Permit to ConocoPhillips

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba Discuss Trade Issues

United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security

IDOT Employees Contribute Nearly 1,200 Pounds of Food and Supplies to Troops Serving Overseas

Who Will Be America’s Next Top Energy Innovator?

Obama Administration Announces 2011 Promise Neighborhoods Grant Winners

Education Department Launches Video Contest to Publicize Cost of College Calculators for Students, Parents and Consumers

Women in Public Service Project

SBA Amends Disaster Declaration and Extends Incident Period; Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Two Additional Counties

Cantwell Applauds Washington State Award of Education Grant of up to $60M

Corker Comments on Senate Passage of $1 Trillion Year-End Spending Bill and Temporary Payroll Tax Cut

Brown Announces Ohio to Receive Nearly $70 Million In Race to the Top Funds for Early Childhood Learning

Bingaman & Udall: Spending Bill Funds New Mexico-Based National Security & Border Security Initiatives

Hoyer Statement Urging Republicans to Drop Opposition to Middle Class Tax Cuts

Newly-formed Denver Exploratory Committee begins examining potential bid for Olympic Winter Games

CARDIN SAYS DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL THREATENS CIVIL LIBERTIES

CARDIN, MIKULSKI CONGRATULATE MARYLAND ON WINNING “RACE TO THE TOP” GRANT

CARDIN INTRODUCES BILL TO CREATE NATIONWIDE STANDARD FOR REST0RING VOTING RIGHTS AFTER PRISON

CARDIN VOTES TO PROTECT MIDDLE INCOME AMERICANS AND PRESERVE INVESTMENTS IN JOB-CREATING PROGRAMS

Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Maryland’s Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant

Governor and Volunteers Announce Results from Successful Annual State Employee Charitable Appeal

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson to Lead Infrastructure Trade Mission to India

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Lauds Progress on Early Childhood System Improvements

New Entrepreneurs May Need to Learn About Budgets

We Can't Wait: Nine States Awarded Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grants Awards Will Help Build Statewide Systems of High Quality Early Education Programs

Casey Calls On SEC To Investigate China’s Access to U.S. Capital Markets - Illegal Activity Puts U.S. Jobs, Investors At Risk

After Call from Sen. Brown, Ancestry.com Removes Social Security Numbers from Website to Prevent Fraud

Brown to Obama Administration: Appeal WTO Ruling So Americans Can Know Where Their Food is Coming From

FDA Supports Bennet Call to Address Prescription Drug Shortage, Improve Safety With Universal System

LED Highlights State Economic Successes in 2011, Adding a Fourth Record Year of Economic Development

United States Welcomes Opportunities for U.S. Suppliers Under Newly Revised WTO Government Procurement Agreement

Obama Administration Releases Report and Interactive Maps Highlighting Critical American Jobs Act Investments in Education

Ohio Launches a New Energy-Saving Finance Tool

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to honor Jack Amberg as its ‘Veteran of the Month’

Illinois receives $1.6 million grant from Jobs for the Future’s Accelerating Opportunity Initiative

Deputy Secretary Poneman Delivers Remarks on Nuclear Power at Tokyo American Center in Japan

Cantwell Helps Secure Committee Approval of Key FREIGHT Act Provisions

Governor McDonnell Allocates $100 Million in Additional Higher Education Funding Per Year in New Budget

Gov. Perry: Expanded Disaster Declaration Provides Much-Needed Relief for Communities Impacted by Wildfires

Corker Cosponsors Bill to Eliminate Duplication, Waste and Inefficiency in Government Programs

Brown Leads Members of Ohio Delegation on Letter Urging Obama Administration to Invest in NASA Glenn Research Center in 2013 Budget

Bingaman Cosponsors Bill to Increase Affordable Housing for New Mexicans While Creating Construction Jobs

Hawaii receives $13.5 million to help improve Saddle Road

Begich Keeps Promise to Alaskans by Fighting for Transparency

Gov's Budget Funds Mat-Su Road Improvements

U.S. Trade Representative Kirk to Arrive in Geneva for 8th WTO Ministerial Conference

United States Announces New Initiatives to Boost Trade, Investment for Least-Developed Country Members of World Trade Organization

CARDIN ANNOUNCES UNVEILING OF 2012 STAR-SPANGLED BANNER COMMEMORATIVE COIN DESIGNS

CARDIN, SCHUMER INTRODUCE BILL TO PROHIBIT VOTER INTIMIDATION AND VOTER SUPPRESSION

CARDIN SAYS U.S. MUST ADDRESS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN RUSSIA

CARDIN SAYS AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT NECESSARY TO BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET

Governor Quinn Announces New Home Financing Package for Illinois Veterans and Military Families

Small Business Loan Demand Shows New Economic Gain

Small Business Committee Members: Longevity and Stability for Small Business R&D Programs

All Adults, All Levels of Government Have Moral Duty to Protect Children

Brown, Portman, Gibbs, Push Obama Administration to Enforce Trade Law and Stand Up for Guernsey County Manufacturer

Senator Arthenia Joyner Recognized For Championing Human Rights

Obama Administration Follows Sen. Brown's Currency Efficiency Act

Boxer, Grassley Criticize Failure to Limit Exorbitant Taxpayer-Funded Salaries for Defense Contractors

Campaign to Cut Waste: Vice President Biden Announces U.S. will Halt Production of Excess Dollar Coins and Department of Justice Recovered a Record $5.6 billion in Fraud in 2011

Statement by the Press Secretary on Tonight's House Vote on the GOP Payroll Tax Cut Plan

Almost $300 Million in Tax Cuts under Schweitzer Administration

CARDIN SAYS REPAIRING OUR NATION’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IS URGENT FOR CLEAN, SAFE WATER AND CREATING QUALITY JOBS

Small-Business Optimism Grows in November

Join MBDA Network to Create Jobs and Grow Minority-Owned Enterprises

Casey Calls on Defense Department to Enter Into a New Contract With Ridley Boeing Plant to Protect 2,000 Local Jobs

Gov. Nixon tours preschool classroom in St. Louis, applauds $23.1 million investment in early childhood education

Governor Tomblin Presents Small Cities Block Grants for 23 Projects

CARDIN JOINS ANOUNCEMENT OF $3 MILLION GRANT TOWARD PUBLIC LANDS ACROSS NATION

Governor O’Malley Announces Nearly $60 Million in Business Deals for Maryland, Touts Successful India Trade Mission

Statement From Governor Quinn on Economic Growth and Tax Reform Package

What The Health Care Law Will Mean for Your Small Business

 Brown Announces That More Than 2,000 Ohio Taxpayers Have Unclaimed Tax Refunds

Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Creating Inner City Youth Employment Program

Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Year-End Extension Package

Hoyer Applauds Proposal to Improve Job Opportunities for Americans with Disabilities

County-by-County Breakdown: Bennet Urges Coloradans to Claim Undelivered Tax Returns

CARDIN VISITS CHARLES COUNTY JOBS PROJECT

CARDIN, MIKULSKI JOIN BIPARTISAN SENATE COALITION URGING SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO EXTEND MASS-TRANSIT COMMUTER BENEFITS

Governor Martin O’Malley Hosts Symposium on Job Creation

State Employee Charitable Giving Reaches $250,000

Millbridge Man Sentenced for Failure to File Maine Income Taxes

Readout Of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting With Secretary Lahood And Canadian Minister Lebel

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson on U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services in October 2011

White House Taking New Steps to Help Small-Business Startups

Bentley Awards $150,000 for Statewide Drug Task Force

Governor Bentley and Legislative Leadership Committed to Making Immigration Law Most Effective in Nation

Jose Rico Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

William Mendoza Appointed Director of White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education

Governor McDonnell Announces Tourism Marketing Grants

Clock Ticks Toward Tax Increase for Working Families as Minority Blocks Casey Bill

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GOP Wastes Time On Bill That Won’t Create Jobs, Rather than Confront Pressing Year-End Issues

Bennet Fights for Weatherization Programs to Save Money, Save Energy and Create Jobs for Coloradans

To Protect American Jobs, United States Announces Next Step in Dispute Against China

President to Honor Troops Returning from Iraq at Fort Bragg; Attend 112th Army-Navy Football Game

Obama Administration Announces $2 Billion in Resources to Support Job-Creating Startups

CARDIN, COLLEAGUES URGE SENATE TO REJECT SACRIFICING FEDERAL WORKERS TO PAY FOR TAX EXTENDERS

We Can't Wait: Obama Administration Announces $2 Billion in Resources to Support Job-Creating Startups

State launches $1.6 million Export Washington program for small businesses

Governor Schweitzer Announces Launch of Montana Winter Tourism Campaign

CARDIN CALLS EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ‘THE RIGHT THING TO DO’ AND ESSENTIAL TO KEEP U.S. ECONOMY MOVING

Mobile Chamber Recognizes Minority Business Success

SBA Loan Numbers Increase in Alabama (McMahan)

Casey: Defense Department Missing Contracting Goals for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses; Immediate Reform Needed

Social Security Actuary: Casey Payroll Tax Cut Protects Social Security

Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Skelos & Speaker Silver Announce Comprehensive Plans to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy

The Taxpayers Right to Know Act Introduced in Both Chambers of Congress Today

Statement By Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich On Republican Governor Rick Scott’s Proposed Budget

Hoyer Statement on the 35th Anniversary of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Mourns the Passing of African-American Public Relations Pioneer Ofield Dukes

Bennet, Ayotte Blue Star Mothers Membership Expansion Bill on Way to President’s Desk

New HHS Rule Provides More Transparency to Help Colorado Families, Consumers Make Informed Decisions

Sen. Begich Statement on 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

The ‘Taxpayers Right to Know Act’ Introduced in Both Chambers of Congress Today

Are Your Leadership Skills Enough to Lead Your Company Through a Crisis?

Washington Small Business Credit Initiative to spur $300 million in new lending

DSHS involved in welfare fraud investigation at $1.2 million Lake Washington home

TWO NEW PROJECTS WILL SUPPORT TURKEY'S CLEAN ENERGY GOALS

Update on Implementation of Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Colombia, and Panama

White House Releases New Report on the Importance of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director

Bentley Awards Grants to Help Domestic Violence Victims in Three Counties Understand Rights, Obtain Protection

SBA Success Story: Express Employment Professionals - Mobile, AL

Alabama Voices: Smart to Support Small Businesses

Corker Congratulates Coach Pat Summitt for Being Named Sports Illustrated’s Sportswoman of the Year

Boxer Praises Department of Veterans Affairs for Expanding Insurance Coverage to Include Groin Injuries Suffered by Our Troops

Survey results show broad consensus on reform goals put forward by Branstad, Reynolds

Branstad, Reynolds to hold six education transformation town hall meetings, parent roundtable

 One in Five Americans Report Feeling Severely Under-Protected, Tapping Into National Feelings of Financial Unpreparedness

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Marantis Hails Advances in the U.S.-Rwanda Bilateral Trade and Investment Relationship

HUD OFFERS $114 MILLION IN GRANTS TO CLEAN UP LEAD AND OTHER HOUSING-RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS

HUD OFFERS MORE THAN $40 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR HOUSING COUNSELING

 Gov. Nixon calls on Corps to restore Holt County levee to pre-flood condition; says requiring levee district to pay for damage caused by Corps action is

 Joplin minister Randy Gariss will be the featured speaker at 2012 Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Jefferson City

Sen. Snowe Commends House Small Business Regulatory Reform Advancement

Governor, VBSR and Local First Vermont: Support Local Retailers, Businesses

President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings

President Obama Hosts 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference

Ohio Launches New Small Business Job-Creation Tool: InvestOhio

SENATORS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELEASE OF AMERICAN ALAN GROSS FROM CUBAN PRISON

CARDIN URGES THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT STRONGER SANCTIONS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH IRAN

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $15 Million to Improve Transit Options for American Indians, Alaska Natives on Tribal Lands

Small Business Latest Focus of House Republicans

More Than 40% of Low-Income Schools Don't Get a Fair Share of State and Local Funds, Department of Education Research Finds

New Guidance Supports Voluntary Efforts to Promote Diversity and Reduce Racial Isolation in Education

Alexander: Keystone Pipeline Could Bring 100,000 Jobs to “the Obama Economy”

Casey Calls on Attorney General to Send Top Officials To Erie To Support Crime Reduction Plan

Brown Urges Cooper Tire Workers, Management to Work Together to Reach Agreement

Gov. Nixon closes $200 million export, investment agreement with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China

Creating A Nation of Venture Capitalists Through Crowdfunding

SENATE APPROVES BROWN-AYOTTE ?NO CONTRACTING WITH THE ENEMY? MEASURE

Defense Bill Passes With Key Sen. Brown-Sponsored Provisions

Small Business Committee Senators Push for Federal R&D Programs

Crapo, Schumer, Toomey, Warner Announce Bipartisan Plan to Make it Easier for Growing Firms to Go Public

Crapo, Leahy Propose Bill to Reauthorize Landmark Violence Against Women Act

Hawaii to receive more than $14 million to establish online health insurance exchange

Indian Affairs oversight hearing identifies Carcieri decision as largest obstacle to economic development, job creation

Hoyer Floor Statement on GOP Bill That Undermines Workers’ Rights

Most Pressing Item We Must Address Is Extending Unemployment Insurance

Hoyer Statement on GOP Proposal to Pay for Payroll Tax Holiday By Targeting Federal Employees

Hoyer Statement on GOP Efforts to Add Hurdles to Regulatory Process, Undermine Ability to Protect Voters

Hoyer Statement on Democrats’ Invest in American Jobs Act

Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Calling on GOP to Take Action On Unemployment Insurance, Payroll Tax Holiday, SGR

New Dept. of Ed Report Highlights Need to Pass Bennet Bill on School Funding Inequities

Bennet Signs on to Bipartisan Bill to Increase Safety on College Campuses

Bennet Statement on Passage of Amendment to Give the National Guard a Seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Boxer, Grassley, Rockefeller Applaud Senate Passage of Amendment Curbing Taxpayer-Funded Salaries for Defense Contractors

Boxer Statement on GOP Plan to Cut Jobs to Protect Millionaires

“Coaches’ Mentoring Challenge” closes gap for the first time since its inception

Delegation Wants Equal Treatment for Alaska’s Fisheries

Begich Amendments to Defense Authorization Help Alaska

Defense Bill Brings Nearly $400 M in Facility Investment to Alaska

White House Names Alaskan Teressa Baldwin “Champion of Change”

Begich Pleased with Alaska Native Education Initiative

Landrieu Leads SBIR/STTR Reauthorization through Senate

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to New Mexico Private, Nonprofit Organizations

Canadian Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Support Free Trade Agreement with European Union

Gov. Hickenlooper and Mayor Hancock to promote Colorado in two-day economic development trip to California

CARDIN, MIKULSKI, MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS SEND ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE TO MARYLAND YOUTH

CARDIN JOINS MARYLAND & VIRGINIA SENATORS TO ANNOUNCE $150 MILLION IN METRO SAFETY FUNDS

HUD APPROVES $37.1 MILLION MORTGAGE TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN MOUNT VERNON, OHIO

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and District and Regional Officials Prepare for Severe Winter Weather Events

SET Enterprises Project Gets $12 Million in SBA Loans

State agencies fill key health reform positions

Gov. Shumlin pleased by receipt of $18 million federal grant for health care reform efforts

Casey: Fix to Medicare Donut Hole Will Save Older Pennsylvanians More Than $87 Million

Following Action Taken By Sen. Brown, USDA Announces Reductions in Crop Insurance Premiums for Ohio Corn and Soybean Farmers

Bingaman: New Mexico Receives $34 Million Grant to Create Health Care Marketplace

Sen. Brown's 'No Contracting With The Enemy' Makes It Into DOD Bill

Honolulu Rail Transit Project eligible to receive up to $510,000,000 in federal funds next year

Governor Honors Soldiers Being Deployed

High-Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth

Chicago-area nonprofits share $141,000 in grants from Veterans Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales

IDOT Launches Diversity Web Site to Promote Business and Employment Opportunities

Gregory Calhoun Introduces New Procurement Opportunities for Minority and Woman-Owned Firms

Casey Introduces Bill to Cut Taxes for the Middle Class and Help Small Businesses Create Jobs

Governor Cuomo's Storm Task Force Holds Summit to Assess Recovery Efforts

Governor Cuomo Announces "Jobs Express" Website Now Lists 52,000 Job Openings Throughout New York State

Sen. Brown Supports Bill To Extend Unemployment Insurance

Governor O’Malley Kicks Off Historic India Trade Mission

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Barney Frank

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Charlie Gonzalez

Attorney General Burns to Resign

Prudential to contribute $6.2 million to support military veterans and their families

Chase Announces Grants to 100 Local Charities in Community Giving Program

Southern California Edison Issues $250 Million in Bonds Jointly Led by Minority-Owned Investment Bank

Black & Veatch provides recommendations for overcoming economic pressures in the water industry

Aetna Helps Raise More Than $1.1 Million for Hole in the Wall Camps

AEP Ramps Up Economic Development Program To Support Business And Job Growth In Service Territory

On Thanksgiving, Grateful for the Men and Women Who Defend Our Country

Coca-Cola Taps Natasha Bedingfield to "Shake Up Christmas" for Global Holiday Campaign

Two Banks Repay $210 Million in Tarp Funds, Provide Additional Positive Return on TARP Bank Programs for Taxpayers

President Obama Signs New Mexico Disaster Declaration

Statement by President Obama on the Signing of the GCC-Brokered Agreement in Yemen

Super Committee’s Inaction Put Social Programs on the Chopping Block

SBA Success Story: Barlovento, LLC - Dothan, AL

Seven States Apply for Race to the Top Round 3 Funds

Sen. Cornyn Thanksgiving Day Statement: America’s Heroes Deserve Our Thanks

Brown Announces Support for Historic Bid of Dayton Soldiers' Home

With This Sunday's Browns-Bengals Game Blacked Out, Brown Tosses Red Flag on the Sports Blackout Rule

Sundrop Fuels Announces $450 Million Biofuels Refinery in Alexandria Area

Maritime International Announces It Will Move Production From China to Louisiana

CARDIN, MIKULSKI APPLAUD NEW FUNDING TO BRING JOBS, HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY TO WESTERN MD

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE OVER $23 MILLION IN FUNDING TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS IN MARYLAND

Governor Quinn Encourages Consumers to Support Illinois’ Small Businesses this Holiday Season

Bentley Awards $152,600 to Aid Effort Against Domestic Violence in Three Counties

Cantwell Encourages Washingtonians to Support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26

Sen. Brown Announces Trade Adjustment Assistance for More Than 85 Workers in Richland County

With Nearly 1 in 6 Ohio Families Deemed 'Food Insecure," Brown Urges National Hour for Hunger

Dalrymple Congratulates Western North Dakota on $1.8 Million Planning Grant to Address Future Growth

Gov. Nixon, Agriculture Director Hagler joined by Missouri Ag groups in celebrating Thank a Farmer Day; Governor presents agricultural achievement award to Fischer Farms

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Announces Unprecedented Citywide Community Partnership Agreement With Walmart

Statement from Mayor Vincent C. Gray on the Super Committees Failure to Agree on Deficit Reduction and Its Impact on the District

Bennet Adds His Support to Bipartisan Bill to Provide Estate Tax Relief to Family Farmers and Ranchers Through Conservation Easements

Sen. Begich Launches “Operation Yellow Ribbon”

U.S. Pressure and Sanctions Against Iran

Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor McDonough’s visit to Sudan and South Sudan

Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION IN WESTERN MARYLAND

Bond Commission Approves $18.7 Million for Projects and $3.7 Million in Savings Statewide

HUD ANNOUNCES 2011 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARDS

U.S. and China Conclude 22nd Session of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Make a Big Difference on Small Business Saturday®

Statement By U.S. Secretary Of Education Arne Duncan On The Supercommittee

Governor McDonnell Encourages Virginians to Support Local Small Businesses on Saturday

Virginia's State Public Safety Agencies Raise more than $189,000 for Disaster Victims

Bingaman Reacts to 'Super Committee' Impasse

Gov. Nixon helps break ground for new John Deere facility in Strafford; company plans to create 55 jobs, make capital investment of $14 million through the project

Sen. Brown Says Jose Pimentel Should Be Tried In Military Court System, Calls On Congress To Pass 'Enemy Expatriation Act'

en. Brown Statement On Failure Of Deficit Reduction Committee

Sen. Brown Joins President Obama For Jobs Bill Signing Ceremony

Governor O’Malley Appoints Robert Hagans to the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Board of Trustees

Hoyer Statement on Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

Senate Passes Bennet, Ayotte Bipartisan Bill to Open Membership in Blue Star Mothers to More Family Members of Our Heroes

Sam’s Club® Supports Child Hunger through $1 Million Donation to Feeding America

Sodexo Foundation and YSA Work Together to End Hunger

Sodexo Executive Dr. Rohini Anand Honored with Mosaic Woman Leadership Award

Aravo Assure™ Creates A New Paradigm For Business Social Networks

ADP Workforce Now® Surpasses The 20,000 Client Milestone After Just Two Years

Senate Passes Extension for Federal R&D Small Business Programs

Spouse Telephone Support Program Demonstrates Improved Quality of Life

Joint Statement by President SusiloI Bambang Yudhoyono of The Republic of Indonesia and President Barack Obama of The United States of America

Creating an Economy Built to Last

Ex-Im Bank Chairman, Governor Call on Michigan Companies to Export to More Countries

Duquesne University's Small Business Development Center Joins Ex-Im Bank as City/State Partner for Support Small Business Financing

Chu: “We Can and Must Compete in Clean Energy – and I Believe We Can Win”

U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson Stops in Beijing Before U.S.-China Trade Negotiations in Chengdu

Alabama’s October Unemployment Rate Experiences Significant Drop

Governor and First Lady McDonnell Promote Virginia Wine in India

Governor McDonnell Announces Virginia Trade Representation in India

Speaker Boehner on Balanced Budget Amendment: Democrats Skip Another Opportunity to Work Together for Jobs

Sen. Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort To Impose Sanctions On Central Bank Of Iran

Statement By Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich (D-Weston) On Florida’s Latest Unemployment Figures

Colorado Program to Drive Down Health Care Costs, Improve Care Set to Launch in Cities Across Country

Governor Announces New Board Appointments

Alabama’s October Unemployment Rate Experiences Significant Drop

Hofstra and New York Life’s Long Island Office Score with Season-Long Sponsorship

IMPSA gets IDB loan to finance Latin America wind energy investment plan

Landrieu Touts Young Entrepreneurs During National Entrepreneurship Month

NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

U.S. Export Promotion and the Asia-Pacific

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR SPACE IN HARLEM

CARDIN ENCOURAGES SHOPPERS TO SHOP LOCAL AND SHOP SMALL ON “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY”

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $749 MILLION TO FUND HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Energy Department Recognizes Nation’s Top Green Power Programs

NFIB Brings Consumers, Business Owners Together For Small Business Saturday

$200 Million Now Available for Race to the Top Round Three

Cantwell, Inslee Introduce Legislation to Support Outdoor Economy, Permanently Protect Last Remaining Wild Forestlands

Alexander Joins With Tennessee Small Business Owners to Urge Closing of Online Sales Tax Loophole

Casey Files Amendment to Must-Pass Bill That Would Restore Small Business HUBZone Status to 16 Rural PA Counties

Casey Calls on Obama Administration to Use Upcoming Trade Summit to Crack Down on China’s Unfair Trade Practices

Following Brown Push to Defend Nearly 240 Lima Jobs, International Trade Commission Votes to Protect Key Agricultural Industry Manufacturers

Brown, Portman Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing the Global Significance and Economic Impact of Cincinnati Hosting 2012 World Choir Games

Sen. Brown Requests Hearing On STOCK Act, Insider Trading In Congress

House Passes Sen. Brown's 3% Withholding Repeal, Vets Jobs Package

Senate passes resolution commending Federal workers' generosity on 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign Thu, November 17, 2011

U.S. Senate designates November as Native American Heritage Month and November 25th as Native American Heritage Day

Hoyer: Republican Gun Bill Violates States’ Rights, Creates Zero Jobs

Hoyer: Conference Report for Appropriations Bills Shows Congress Can Work Together

Environmental Protection Agency Honors the District with Its Green Power Community of the Year Award

Boxer, Grassley, Rockefeller Introduce Measure to Limit Taxpayer-Funded Salaries for Defense Contractors

Alaska Priorities Secured in Funding Bill

Governor Honors Service of Fallen Soldiers

SBA-Proposed Size Standard Increases for Real Estate and Educational Services Industries Reflect Marketplace Changes

Agencies Cut Nearly $18 Billion in Improper Payments, Announce New Steps for Stopping Government Waste

Gov. Quinn Announces $5 Million Grant for Hybrid Buses in Five Illinois Communities

FHA ISSUES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT TO CONGRESS

Energy Department Announces $7 Million to Reduce Non-Hardware Costs of Solar Energy Systems

Gov. Perry Appoints Williams to Product Development and Small Business Incubator Board

Casey Urges Google to Host Small Business Technology Event to Get SWPA Businesses Online

Pennsylvania Senators, Representatives Ask for Analysis of Economic, Energy Impact of Potential PA Refinery Closures

Governor Cuomo Announces Clean Technology Vehicle Manufacturer to Open Facility in New York City, Create More Than 100 Jobs

Sen. Brown Introduces Learn To Earn Reemployment Training Improvement Act

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill To Prohibit Insider Trading In Congress

Governor and First Lady O’Malley to Lead Businesses, Educators and Local Officials on Historic Trade Mission to India

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to hold event celebrating Native Americans' commitment to the armed forces

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Cuts Ribbon on Permanent Supportive Housing Units for Women

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Chancellor Kaya Henderson Announce New Athletic Director for DC Public Schools

IDB, partners establish new competition for Hispanic entrepreneurs in the US

VA Introduces Make the Connection: Shared Experiences and Support for Veterans

VA Names Members of National Academic Affiliations Council

MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY WILL HAVE A RECORD 90,000 HOTEL ROOMS BY YEAR’S END, CONTRIBUTING TO CITY’S BOOMING TOURISM SECTOR AND CREATING JOBS

U.S. Commerce Department Announces $3 Million to Support Critical Business Expansion in Palm Bay, Florida

Karen Mills: The Big Push for Small Business is Jobs

President Signs into Law Cantwell Bill to Improve Travel, Trade with Asia

Sen. Brown Slams Million Dollar Bonuses Paid To Fannie, Freddie Executives

Bill Exempting Off-Farm Packinghouses from Electricity Sales Tax Passes Out of Senate Agriculture Committee

Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Hear Legal Challenges to the Affordable Care Act

Bennet Encourages Colorado Health Care Providers, Businesses to Compete for Innovation Challenge Grants

Boxer, Snowe Praise DOT for Levying First-Ever Penalty for Three-Hour Rule Violation

Boxer, Snowe Praise DOT for Levying First-Ever Penalty for Three-Hour Rule Violation

Branstad, Reynolds highlight expanded use, hours of Workforce access points

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of her Visit to Japan

Statement By U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk On Announcements From Mexico And Canada Regarding The Trans-Pacific Partnership

Statement by the President on the Arab League's Actions Regarding Syria

The United States in the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Trans-Pacific Partnership Leaders Statement

APEC on Travel Facilitation

Readout by the Press Secretary on the President's meeting with Prime Minister Noda of Japan

Readout by the Press Secretary on the President's meeting with Prime Minister Harper of Canada

Fact Sheet on 19th Annual Leaders Meeting Outcomes Creating Jobs, Growth, and Economic Opportunity with AELM Declaration & Annexes

Honoring our Veterans for their Service and Sacrifice

SBA, Banks Seek Balance to Loans for Small Business

Wells Fargo Launches New Site to Guide People Toward Sustainable Home Ownership

Walmart Foundation Grant to Help Connect 1,000 Veterans to Green Job Opportunities

Sodexo Foundation and Share Our Strength® Launch NoKidHungry2.org Engaging Young Americans in Fight to End Childhood Hunger

Columbus Metropolitan Library Awarded $185,956 Grant From PNC Foundation To Create Financial Education Program For Preschoolers

PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycling Initiative Announces Second $500,000 Donation to Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)

METLIFE ORIGINATES OVER $1.6 BILLION IN AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES

The Home Depot & The Home Depot Foundation Celebrate U.S. Veterans; $10 Million Donated and 320 Volunteer Projects Completed

CVS Caremark Joins First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Supporting Employment Opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses

Going Green with ActOnEnergy Helps Nonprofits Earn Extra Green Consumers, Charities Benefit with Referral Bonus

Alcoa Foundation Partners With Veterans Organizations to Support Our National Heroes

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Statement by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk on Japan's Announcement Regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Readout of the President's Calls with Senator Patty Murray and Representative Jeb Hensarling

Readout by Ben Rhodes on the President's Call to President Calderon of Mexico Aboard Air Force One En Route San Diego, CA

STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON ANTI-SEMITIC PROPERTY CRIMES IN BROOKLYN

Robert G. Boehmer Named Interim President of East Georgia College

CARDIN JOINS MD VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY IN VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE AT CHELTANHAM VETERANS CEMETERY

Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Authorization of Restart of North Anna Power Station

Gov. Nixon approves plan for construction of new interchange on U.S. 50 at Lafayette Avenue in Jefferson City

Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day

Veterans Day 2011 Message from Mayor Vincent C. Gray

MBDA Invests $1.75 Million to Launch New Federal Procurement Business Center to Advance the Growth of Minority Businesses

Louisiana Highlights Opportunities For Veteran-Owned Businesses

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Private Sector Commitments to Hire 100,000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Support of Joining Forces

CARDIN, MIKULSKI PRAISE SENATE COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF BILL TO CREATE HARRIET TUBMAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARKS

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR EASTERN SHORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER

CARDIN LAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO BOOST HIRING OF UNEMPLOYED AND SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS

U.S. Exports Hit $180.4 Billion in September, An All-time High

HUD EXPANDS JOB AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND THE BUSINESSES THAT HIRE THEM

U.S. Department of Commerce and FedEx Launch New Initiative to Expand Exports

As Senate Prepares to Pass First Component of American Jobs Act, Sen. Brown Outlines New Bill that Would Put Veterans Back to Work

Brown, Portman, Tiberi, Stivers Push Obama Administration to Enforce Trade Law and Open Markets for Central Ohio Manufacturer

Bingaman Bill to Restore Public Lands While Employing Young Americans Gains Support

Bingaman Bill to Create National Conservation Area in Northern New Mexico Clears First Hurdle

Senate Passes Sen. Scott Brown's Small Business, Veterans Jobs Bills

Akaka introduces legislation to protect the rights of veterans seeking jobs at the FAA and TSA

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs examines the SAVE Native Women Act

Senator Akaka applauds the service of Native American veterans

Whip Hoyer to Deliver Remarks at Third Way Event "Manufacturing Growth: Advanced Manufacturing and the Future of the American Economy"

Boxer Praises Senate Passage of Veterans Jobs Bill

Boxer, Merkley Introduce "Spouses of Heroes Education Act"

Branstad names Mark Schouten as new head of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Begich Supports Hiring Veterans, Providing Job Training

Governor Parnell Issues Veterans Day Message

Governor Parnell Issues Veterans Day Message

Gov. Commends Communities for Being Prepared

SBA Helps Veterans Start, Grow and Expand Small Businesses

Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Maximum Coverage Increases

White House Hosts African American Policy in Action Leadership Conference

Ohio Tourism Premieres Scene in Ohio Website

CARDIN SAYS TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR JOB CREATION

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nearly $35 Million to Improve Transportation Choices and Job Access for Military Families

HUD MARKS AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH

Small Business Important to Economic Recovery

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support U.S. Covered Bond Market

Governor Cuomo Announces Refund of $114.5 Million in Health Insurance Overcharges to Consumers and Businesses

Gov. Nixon joined by business leaders in St. Louis for MOSIRA bill-signing ceremony

Scott Brown Bill Seeks To Help Small Businesses Capitalize On Facebook Era

Senate To Vote On Scott Brown-Sponsored Vets Jobs Amendment Tomorrow

Governor Martin O’Malley Officially Launches “Maryland: Stronger Together” Campaign

Crapo Honors Idaho Veterans and Volunteers with Spirit of Freedom Awards

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VA Executive Honored with Spirit of Leadership Award

President Obama Takes Action to Improve Quality and Promote Accountability in Head Start Programs

State of Ohio Launches Tax Credit Program to Spur Investments in Small Businesses

MAYOR BLOOMBERG OUTLINES SPECIFIC ACTIONS FOR SUPER COMMITTEE TO BALANCE FEDERAL BUDGET TO SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH

Department of Energy Announces Funding to Help Consumers Better Manage Their Energy Consumption

Helping Small Businesses Provide Health Care for Their Employees

Dalrymple Thanks Hess Corporation for $25 Million Donation to Enhance North Dakota Education

Governor Cuomo Announces $4.2 Million in Community and Economic Development Grants to Create and Retain 695 Jobs

State Forms Task Force To Protect Military Bases, Jobs

Senators Introduce Legislation Empowering States to Protect Consumers from Abusive Lending

Leading Veterans Organizations Back Returning Heroes, Wounded Warrior Tax Credits; President Obama Announces Initiatives to Get Veterans Back to Work

Ex-Im Bank Chairman Announces Strong Commitment to Finance U.S. Exports to China

Gov. Perry Announces TEF Investment in Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies to Create 130 Jobs in Baytown

Bingaman: New Mexico Receives $434.5 Million in Royalty Payments for Energy Produced on Federal Lands

Gov. Nixon presents four veterans from World War II, Vietnam with Silver Star banners; says Veterans Day is reminder to honor veterans' service and sacrifice

Gov. Nixon announces $1.4 million in Delta Regional Authority grants to fund business growth and community improvement projects in southeast Missouri

Hoyer Statement Urging Republicans to Support Bill to Help Put Veterans Back to Work

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Wishes Peace and Blessings to Muslim Community on EID Al-ADHA

New Report Proposes Creation of National Veterans Foundation to Improve Collaboration Between Public and Private Resources

Bennet, Udall Urge Senate Leadership to Consider Rural Communities in Postal Service Reforms

New Tax Credits Working to Develop Resources

New Tax Credits Working to Develop Resources

VA Announces Industry Innovation Competition Winners

ice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Pennsylvania and New York on Veterans Day

Statement from the President on Senate Republicans Blocking the Infrastructure Bill

Fact Sheet on Cannes Action Plan for Growth and Jobs

Fact Sheet on Common Global Challenges

Governor Quinn and Mayor Emanuel Announce $1 Billion to Rebuild CTA’s Busiest Train Line

Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Pennsylvania and New York on Veterans Day

CARDIN ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP VICTIMS OF CRIME

CARDIN CONCERNED ABOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND INFRASTRUCTURE IN LIGHT OF LATEST MOVE TO BLOCK SENATE ACTION ON JOB CREATION

Ex-Im Bank Announces $103.2 Million in Export Financing for Solar Projects in India