Sunday, October 30, 2011

Prudential Supplier Diversity Manager Beth Canning named a “Champion of Diversity”

Walmart Donates $5 million to Help Build the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Indianapolis Sam’s Club Donates $20,000 to Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Sandia/California SHARE campaign exceeds goal, pledges $266,750 to regional charities

Chase is again #1 SBA lender, already provided more than $12.6 billion in credit to U.S. small businesses

Elizabethtown Gas Donates $120,000 in Energy Assistance Grants

ADP Launches TotalSource HR Outsourcing Solution for Small Businesses in Oklahoma

"We Can't Wait" to Strengthen the Economy and Create Jobs

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Iraqi National Security Advisor al-Fayyadh visit with National Security Advisory Donilon

B.C. workers benefit from minimum wage increase

Governor to Promote International Trade

We Can't Wait: Obama Administration Announces Two Steps to Help Businesses Create Jobs, Strengthen Competitiveness

Friday, October 28, 2011

Statement on VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Contract

Op-ed by President Obama: A firewall to stop Europe's crisis spreading

President Obama Signs Louisiana Disaster Declaration

CARDIN ADDRESSES MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT

Governor Quinn Addresses 2011 Sustainable Universities and Colleges Symposium

Governor McDonnell Appeals FEMA's Denial of Individual Assistance for Earthquake Damage

Cantwell, Spokane Community College Unveil New Details of Program to Connect Veterans with Aerospace Jobs

Governor McDonnell Announces Revenue Bonds for Critical Local Government Projects to be Offered to Virginia Retail Investors First

Roundtable on Electricity and Economic Development Reveals Low Cost, Reliable Power is Key to Job Creation and Investment in the Tennessee Valley

Casey Holds Conference Call with Flood Victims, Outlines Steps for Businesses to Get Back on Their Feet

On National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Brown Urges Additional Efforts to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse in Ohio

After A Day With Massachusetts Job Creators, Brown Again Calls For Bipartisan Jobs Bill

Akaka holds Honolulu field hearing on preventing invasive species

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Joint Statement of the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic

CARDIN CELEBRATES NEW JOBS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION IN THE FEDERAL CENTER AT WOODLAWN ENTERPRISE ZONE

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE GRANTS TO IMPROVE PRIMARY CARE FOR MEDICARE BENEFICARIES IN MARYLAND

Governor Quinn Honors Volunteers for Working to Improve Their Communities

City to Invest More Than $2.3 Billion in Infrastructure

Gov. Nixon closes $200 million trade agreement with Hebei Province in China; two Missouri businesses also close agreements with Chinese customers

Gov. Nixon closes $100 million export agreement with Zhejiang Province; brings total export agreements closed this week to $4.6 billion

Message from Mayor Vincent C. Gray - Happy Diwali to the Hindu and Indian Communities of the District of Columbia

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Nominates Former DC Auditor Deborah Nichols to Lead Board of Elections and Ethics

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Opens Job Fair That Connects Veterans with Employment Opportunities

Mayor Gray Proposes Legislation to Reform and Expand Film Incentive Fund

U.S. Commerce Department & Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Tout $1 Million i6 Green Investment to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Job Creation

Director of State-Federal Relations Named

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

State Small Business Development Center Receives National Accreditation

VA Announces Winner of “Blue Button for All Americans” Contest

We Can't Wait: Obama Administration's New Initiatives to Help Create Jobs for Veterans

White House Announces Secretary Ken Salazar as Administration's Senior Official Responsible for Oversight of Implementation of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

We Can't Wait: Obama Administration to Lower Student Loan Payments for Millions of Borrowers

CARDIN, SENATORS URGE SUPERCOMMITTEE TO REDUCE DEBT THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY AND CONSERVATION

CARDIN BILL RENEWS CHESAPEAKE GATEWAY GRANT PROGRAM THAT HELPS BOOSTS TOURISM ECONOMY

Department of Energy to Invest $60 Million to Develop Innovative Concentrating Solar Power Technologies

SBA Disaster Loans Available in Alabama following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration

Cantwell: ‘Aerospace Skills Training Needed to Support SW WA Job Growth, Maintain American Competiveness’

Following Senate Passage of Biggest Bipartisan Jobs Bill This Congress, Sen. Brown Calls for House Vote, President's Signature on China Currency Bill at Stamping Plant in Toledo

U.S. House passes legislation to make APEC member business travel easier

Boxer, Isakson Urge Administration to Make it Simple for Homeowners to Refinance

Monday, October 24, 2011

UPCOMING REVERSE TRADE MISSIONS REPRESENT LOW-COST OPTION FOR COMPANIES LOOKING TO OPEN NEW EXPORT MARKETS

United States and Egypt Advance Bilateral Trade and Investment Talks in Support of Egypt’s Democratic Transition

State Approves more than $825,000 for Clean Ohio Assistance Fund Projects

Gov. Beshear Announces $2.9 Million Federal Grant to Prevent Runoff Pollution in the Commonwealth

MAYOR BLOOMBERG, SPEAKER QUINN AND NEW YORK CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HOLD CITY'S FIRST FOOD MANUFACTURING EXPO TO CONNECT IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS TO BROKERS AND BUYERS AND CREATE JOBS

Gov. Hickenlooper releases updated economic development plan

SBA Proposes Tougher Penalties for Companies That Misrepresent Their Size

U.S. Department of Education to Host Education Leaders from Around the World for the 2012 International Summit on the Teaching Profession

21,000 WA new aerospace workers needed over next 10 years At field hearing in Seattle, Cantwell and WA employers detail strategies to produce more skilled workers

SBA APPROVES $16 MILLION IN DISASTER LOANS FOR TROPICAL STORM IRENE

Following Senate Passage of Biggest Bipartisan Jobs Bill This Congress, Sen. Brown, Rep. Ryan Join Small Business Owner to Call For House Vote, President Signature on China Currency Bill

Gov. Nixon closes $4.4 billion export agreement to sell Missouri goods in China

Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Unveil "International Travelers Bill of Rights"

Brown: President's Refinancing Plan A Step In The Right Direction

Sens. Shaheen, Brown Lead Coalition to Preserve Critical Small Business Programs

Akaka to hold Honolulu field hearing Thursday Oct. 27 on Safeguarding Hawaii's Ecosystem and Agriculture Against Invasive Species

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Other Officials Host October 25th Employment Fair to Help Connect Veterans with Jobs

Begich Website Wins “Best in Senate”

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Renewing America's Global Leadership

Statement by the President on the Declaration of Liberation in Libya

Gov. Shumlin calls first-ever Vermont Clean Up Day a success

Saturday, October 22, 2011

SBA’s October Web Chat Revisits Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program

Move to electronic payments holds many implications for small business. Farewell to cheques?

U.S. Trade Representative Kirk Comments on EU Announcement Regarding Russian Accession to WTO

President Obama Presents the National Medals of Science & National Medals of Technology and Innovation, and Announces Additional Steps to Help Bring More Cutting-Edge Ideas to Market

CARDIN CRITICIZES REPUBLICANS FOR BLOCKING ANOTHER JOBS BILL

Governor O’Malley, Senate President Miller and House Speaker Busch Announce Retention of Bechtel Power Division, 1,250 Jobs in Frederick

Illinois Enters Race to the Top Competition for New $70 Million Grant

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson Taps Senior Capitol Hill Staffer and Veteran Attorney as New Chief of Staff

Additional Federal Assistance Available to Delaware Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Hurricane Irene

Small Businesses Lead the Way in Green Technology Innovation

35 States, D.C. and Puerto Rico Submit Applications for the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge

Alexander on Vote to Tax Small Business Owners: “That Doesn’t Sound Like a Jobs Bill to Me”

Alexander Votes to Prevent Trying Cases Against Enemy Combatants in Civilian Courts

Alexander Votes to Prevent Trying Cases Against Enemy Combatants in Civilian Courts

Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Submits Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Proposal

Bingaman Votes for Bill to Create and Maintain Jobs in New Mexico

Gov. Nixon discusses upcoming trade mission to China while in St. Louis; Missouri to ink multi-billion dollar export agreements during trip

Gov. Nixon, Ford leaders confirm historic $1.1 billion investment in next-generation vehicle production in Kansas City

Brown Co-Sponsors Cybersecurity Resolution

National Association Ranks Maryland as One of Top 10 States in Energy Efficiency

Committee approves Native CLASS Act to improve the education of Native people

Statement by Senate President Mike Haridopolos on the Decline of Florida’s Unemployment Rate

Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Bill to Keep Teachers and First Responders On the Job

Mayor Vincent C. Gray to Seek Presidential Disaster Declaration for August Earthquake Damage

Begich Statement on Last Night’s Jobs Vote

Delegation Praises Millions in Grants for Rural Communities

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

VA Awards $7.5 Million to U.S Olympic Committee

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Private Sector Commitment to Hire 25,000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Support of Joining Forces

U.S. Ex-Im Bank, Nigerian Ministry of Power Sign Agreement for up to $1.5 Billion to Increase Power Output in Nigeria

Geithner Touts Small-Business Strategy

Cantwell: Nearly 1.1 Million Washingtonians to Get Social Security Increase in 2012

With Winter Fast Approaching, Sen. Brown Leads 33 Senators on Bipartisan Letter Urging Deployment of Heating Assistance Funds for Seniors, Low-Income Families

Brown Announces New Resources to Improve Fairfield County Electrical Infrastructure and Spur Job Creation

Brown Introduces Amendment to Combat Unfair Chinese Practices Harming U.S. Solar Industry and Manufacturers

Bingaman: Increase in Social Security Benefits to Benefit New Mexicans

Longtime Springfield steel tank manufacturer plans to expand local operations and create 289 new local jobs, make $600,000 capital investment, Gov. Nixon announces

Senators Celebrate Key Committee Passage of Bill to Combat Wasteful Spending

Sens. Scott Brown, Collins, Lieberman Introduce Acquisitions Reform Bill

Statement by Senate President Mike Haridopolos on the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant

District Observes Crime Prevention Month with Number of Events

SENS. REID, BEGICH AND KLOBUCHAR HOST DISCUSSION WITH WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE ADVOCATES ON JOB CREATION FOR WOMEN

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Small Business Committee Looks at Progress One Year After Enactment of Small Business Jobs Act

State awards export development grants to 26 small businesses

VA Announces Winners of 2011 Employee Innovation Competition

CARDIN SAYS DIRECT LENDING TO SMALL BUSINESSES CAN HELP BOOST JOB CREATION

U.S. Departments of Transportation and Commerce Forge Partnership to Boost Domestic Manufacturing Across America

Small Business Lending "Finally Turning The Corner": PayNet

Governor McDonnell Announces $700,000 in Community Development Block Grant Urgent Needs Funding

Governor McDonnell Congratulates Snagajob for Being Named Best Small Company to Work For in America

Casey: New Jobs and Investment at GE a Boost to Erie Economy

Casey Leads Fight to Save Assistance for Pennsylvania Companies and Workers

USDA grants Gov. Nixon's request for disaster declaration to help farmers in counties impacted by excessive heat, severe drought during July and August

China is Missouri's third-largest export market; trade mission will ensure that Missouri exports to China continue to grow

Sens. Hutchison, Tester Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging “Supercommittee” to Reduce Overseas Military Construction

Monday, October 17, 2011

Ohio Welcomes Global Venture Capital Organization Conference, Headquarters

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $928.5 Million To Put Americans Back to Work Repairing, Rebuilding, Modernizing the Nation’s Transit Infrastructure

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

Small Business Profile shows big job creation in B.C.

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES NEW SUPPORTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS

Cornyn Introduces Amendment to Put an End to ‘Fast and Furious’

“There’s No Reason Congress Can’t Fix No Child Left Behind and Send it to the President by Christmas”

Brown, Kaptur Raise Concerns over Effect of Toledo Mail Processing Plant Study on Service Quality and Jobs In Northwest Ohio

Brown Applauds Groundbreaking of Green City Growers, Which Will Use Federal Resources to Create 40 Jobs and Grow Local, Healthy Food

Governor O’Malley, Senate President Miller, House Speaker Busch Announce Legislative Hearings to Explore Job Creation Opportunities

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Working Together to Create Jobs

Cantwell: New Skills Training Programs Will Support Spokane Aviation Jobs

Gov. Nixon orders Missouri National Guard to support efforts to find missing Kansas City child

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Urges D.C. Residents to Demand Full Democracy and Autonomy from Congress at Rally and March

New Bank Fees are a Predictable Consequence of Government Price Fixing

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Obama Administration Releases Creating Pathways to Opportunity Report Highlighting Work Done to Help Underserved Communities, Strengthen the Middle Class

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE ALMOST $750,000 GRANT FOR MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES PROGRAM

Statement from Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank on Retail Sales in September 2011

New Report by Council of the Great City Schools Supports Urgency for Passage of President's American Jobs Act

At Training Site, Cantwell, Murray Unveil New Program to Train Workers for Aerospace Jobs

Cantwell Statement on First Cross-Border Trucking Permit Issued to Mexico

Corker Statement on Obama Administration's Decision to Stop Implementation of CLASS Act

With Lake Erie Algal Bloom Worsening By the Day, Brown Invites Agriculture Conservation Chief to Ohio, Calls for Continued Focus on Western Lake Erie Basin

Students and community will benefit from $500,000 donation to rebuild, refurnish Joplin High School science lab, Gov. Nixon says

Sen. Scott Brown Named 'Taxpayer Hero' By Citizens Against Government Waste

Bennet Calls for Crack Down on Prescription Drug Theft at Recently Burglarized Pharmacies in Loveland, Fort Collins

Alaska Delegation Introduces Bill to Name Anchorage Federal Courthouse

Alaska Priorities Outlined to Deficit Super Committee

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Small Business Committee Backs Chief Counsel for Advocacy

Snowe, Small Business Committee Republicans Make Recommendations to Deficit Reduction Super Committee

SBA-Proposed Size Standard Increases for Information and Administrative Services Industries Reflect Marketplace Changes

VA Announces PSA About Women Veterans

Statement by the President on the Passage of Trade Agreements and Trade Adjustment Assistance

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $4 MILLION IN FUNDING TO EXPAND, IMPROVE GARRISON FOREST VETERANS CEMETERY

Department of Energy Announces New Clean Energy Partnership with the Republic of Korea

SBA-Proposed Size Standard Increases for Information and Administrative Services Industries Reflect Marketplace Changes

Edmonton’s Economic Strength Envied: Chief Economist

Members of WA Delegation Call for Continued Support to Protect Communities near Puyallup River

Corker Willing to Debate Job Creation Legislation and Glad Senate is Moving to Trade Agreements

Governor Cuomo Announces Steps to Cut Waste and Improve Government Efficiency Expected to Save $600 Million Over Five Years

Bingaman & Udall Introduce Proposal to Provide Millions for New Mexico Counties

Sens. Scott Brown, Carper Introduce Legislation To Audit Department of Homeland Security

Sen. Scott Brown Statement On Passage Of Free Trade Agreements

Hawaii to receive more than $14 million to buy new buses and repair existing fleets

Indian Affairs: Carcieri Crisis hearing commences with concerns, concludes with bicameral/bipartisan charge for legislative fix

Hoyer on Committee Recommendations to Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Expresses Disappointment with Senates Failure to Pass American Jobs Act

Boxer, Grassley, Tonko Urge Supercommittee to Help Reduce the Deficit by Limiting Taxpayer-Funded Salaries for Government Contractors

Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds: $3,500 in Down Payment Assistance now Available for Qualified Iowa Home Buyers through the Iowa Finance Authority

Senators Call for Coordinated, Robust Energy Review

Alaska’s Senators Laud Target’s Sustainable Seafood Mission

Begich Priorities Included in Education Legislation

Governor Bentley Launches “Work Alabama” and Announces Team to Address Jobs Needs

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

MBDA Builds Partnerships to Help U.S. Firms Grow

Statement by the President on the Senate Vote on the American Jobs Act

Illinois Office Of Tourism Announces Free Enjoy Illinois Travel App Now Available On Android Mobile Phones

Education Department Announces Resolution of Civil Rights Investigation of Los Angeles Unified School District

City of Toronto announces recipients of the 2011 Toronto Garden Awards

Cantwell Votes to Move Forward on Trade Package to Support Washington Products and Jobs

Senate Passes Brown-Led Bill Cracking Down on Illegal Chinese Currency Manipulation

Governor Nixon kicks off first-ever Missouri Golf Day, highlights sport's impact on tourism economy

Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Consideration of the American Jobs Act

Begich Introduces Coast Guard Reauthorization Act

Monday, October 10, 2011

Majority of American Workers Wouldn’t Change a Thing About Their Boss, According to Adecco Survey

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Growing the Economy with the American Jobs Act

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood and Illinois Officials Break Ground on Chicago High-Speed Rail Project

Growing Forward brings over $1M to B.C. agriculture industry

Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Individuals in the Wake of Tropical Storm Lee

Gov. Perry Names Richardson Chair of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education

Governor Cuomo Requests Expedited Federal Approval of Tappan Zee Bridge Project

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Non-Profit Organizations in DC

Saturday, October 8, 2011

afeguarding the U.S. Government's Classified Information and Networks

CARDIN, REID, BOXER INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES UPGRADE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH

HUD SECRETARY, U.S. SENATOR BROWN, MAYOR COLEMAN TO HIGHLIGHT HOW AMERICAN JOBS ACT WILL COMPLEMENT EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION EFFORTS

New co-chair appointed to Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation

Delegation and Governor announce economic development funds to Lyndon and Brighton

Mental Health Offers ‘Starting Over Strong’ Services After the Flood

Governor Cuomo Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Help Thousands of Low Income Students Obtain a College Degree

Crapo Fights for Farmers and Ranchers

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Snowe, Sessions Unveil ‘Honest Budget Act’ To Strip Away Washington’s Most Outrageous Gimmicks

Jobs Act Loan Incentives Led to Record SBA Loan Approval Volume, Supporting Over $30 billion in Small Business Lending

Governor Quinn Launches $78 Million Initiative to Support Small and Start-Up Businesses

 Delegation and Governor announce economic development funds to Lyndon and Brighton

Digital Dynamos – Facebook, Google and Twitter - Support Small Business Saturday

New Brunswick first out of the gate in launching public sector pension review

CARDIN INTRODUCES BILL TO ENSURE SAFETY OF NANOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

U.S. Department of Education Awards $47.7 Million in TRIO Grants

Sen. Brown Announces New Federal Resources to Improve Higher Education Access in Ohio

Sen. Brown Letter To Reid, McConnell: Reject Politically Driven Legislation

Akaka, Feinstein introduce Safeguarding American Agriculture Act

Indian Affairs Committee examines Internet accessibility and e-commerce in Native communities

Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Press Conference on the American Jobs Act

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Reflects on the Passing of Apple Founder Steve Jobs

U.S. MEDICAL INNOVATION AT RISK: FEWER NEW COMPANIES AND THERAPIES RECEIVING FUNDING, SAYS REPORT

Boxer Statement for Senate Foreign Relations Hearing on “The Peace Corps – the Next 50 Years”

Boxer Urges American Bar Association to Take Stronger Steps to Protect Law School Students

Senate Bill Creates Jobs by Boosting Domestic Tourism

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Landrieu, Snowe: Recent Charges Highlight Necessity for Bill to Combat Small Business Contracting Fraud

Business Barometer ® Small business confidence holding its own

IMF Sees Latin America Facing a Range of Challenges from Global Crisis

Secretary Shinseki Announces an Additional $10.3 Million to Help Eliminate Veterans Homelessness

President Obama to Deliver Remarks at White House American Latino Heritage Forum

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FEDERAL GRANT TO HELP VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES

Ex-Im Bank Approves First Financing of U.S. Exports to Tajikistan

Event Hosting Supports Nova Scotia's Economic Growth

Cantwell Applauds Investment in Washington State’s Agricultural Economy

As Senate Debates Brown-Led Bill Cracking Down on Illegal Chinese Trade Practices, Brown Joins Dayton-Area Manufacturer to Outline Bill That Would Help Create and Protect American Jobs

Bingaman Applauds Obama Administration's Plan to Improve Energy Transmission

Hoyer Floor Statement on Republican Bills to Undermine Clean Air Protections

Indian Affairs Hearing on Internet Infrastructure in Native Communities Wed, October 5, 2011

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Announces Support for One Hundred Thousand Strong

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Names Experienced Workforce Professional as Executive Director of Workforce Investment Council

Bennet Statement in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Bennet Applauds FDA Commitment to Modernize, Foster Innovation, Drive Global Economy

Governor Bentley Announces Alabama Receives Two Grants for Export Promotion

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

House Passes 45-Day Extension for Federal R&D Small Business Programs

NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES RECEIVES DOWNTOWN MERIT AWARD FOR ITS EXCELLENCE IN DOWNTOWN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Gov. Jindal Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month: Job fairs to be held across the state

White House Report: American Jobs Act Supports Nearly 400,000 Education Jobs

Cornyn: Today in Texas President Should Learn, Not Lecture

In Advance of Senate Vote, Banking Panel Examines Role of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Supporting Job Creation and Financial Stability

Governor Cuomo Announces U.S. Small Business Administration Approves New York's Application for Grant to Promote State Exports

Brown to Congress: "Enough already. We need to be Americans first."

Sen. Brown Slams CMS for Deficiencies in Curbing Prescription Drug Abuse

Idaho Senators Earn Top Marks from Taxpayer Watchdog Group

Hoyer Statement on Passage of the Short-Term Continuing Resolution

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Challenges City Employees to Raise One Million Dollars at DC One Fund Kick-Off

Monday, October 3, 2011

Iceland, IMF Announce International Conference on Lessons, Challenges of Economic Crisis

U.S Trade Representative Ron Kirk Calls for Swift Passage of Trade Agreements

Democrats and Republicans Should Get Together and Pass the American Jobs Act

Governor Announces MUS Received $20 Million Grant for Science and Engineering

Governor Quinn Announces PARC Investments to 22 Communities, Creating 300 Jobs

Statement by Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank on President Obama’s Submission of Trade Agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama to Congress

Exclusive: Small Business Borrowing Jumps: PayNet

Statement by U.S. Education Secretary Duncan on National Disability Employment Awareness Month

First Grants from Cantwell-Backed Program Will Provide 100 Washington Small Businesses with Tools to Increase Exports and Create Jobs

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Ex-Im Bank Authorizes $3.4 Billion in Financing at Fiscal Year-End Supporting Over 20,000 U.S. Jobs

U.S. EDA Invests to Help American Communities and Regions Tap Foreign Direct Investment and Export Opportunities

Casey Statement on the Persecution of Religious Minorities in Iran

Brown Joins Business and Community Leaders to Discuss Job Growth and Innovation in Cincinnati

Mineral Area College to retrain 275 unemployed Missourians through new MoHealthWINs grant, Gov. Nixon announces

Senator Mike Fasano Responds to Judge’s Ruling Against Prison Privatization

D.C. Department of Health Ensures Continuance of Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Begich Statement on Backpay for Furloughed FAA Employees

Alaska Files Brief Supporting Property Rights

Gov. Makes Case to Pursue Rare Earth Minerals