Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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

Monday, November 28, 2011

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

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Charlie Gonzalez

Friday, November 25, 2011

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

Thursday, November 24, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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”

Monday, November 21, 2011

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

Sunday, November 20, 2011

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

Saturday, November 19, 2011

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

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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

Monday, November 14, 2011

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

Sunday, November 13, 2011

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

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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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

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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

Monday, November 7, 2011

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

Sunday, November 6, 2011

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

Saturday, November 5, 2011

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

HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN, HHS SECRETARY SEBELIUS DISCUSS HOUSING, HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

Americans Trust Small-Business Owners Most on Job Creation

Google picks Mobile as model for mobile business

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to Convene 22nd Session of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Chengdu, China

U.S. Department of Education Proposes Dedicated Office for Early Learning

Senate Passes Cantwell Bill to Improve Travel, Trade with Asia

11 LOCATIONS WHERE VERMONTERS CAN GET HELP WITH DISASTER LOAN APPLICATIONS

With 15,000 Pennsylvanians Still Without Power, Casey Calls for Investigation into Delays in Turning Power Back On

With 15,000 Pennsylvanians Still Without Power, Casey Calls for Investigation into Delays in Turning Power Back On

Sen. Brown Discusses Cleveland Harbor in Meeting with Army Corps of Engineers

As Asian Carp Director Travels to Ohio, Sen. Brown Urges Obama Administration to Step Up Efforts To Prevent An Asian Carp Infiltration In Lake Erie

Gov. Nixon: "Another historic step forward for America's automotive industry"

Sen. Brown Letter To Majority Leader Harry Reid: Hold A Clean Vote On 3% Withholding Repeal

Whip Hoyer Discusses Bipartisan Letter to Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, Taking Action on Jobs on CNBC

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference On Protecting Voting Rights

Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Consideration of Rebuild America Jobs Act

Gov. Branstad, Sec. Northey call on U.S. Labor Department to extend comment period on regulations regarding young people in agriculture

Gov. Branstad, Sec. Northey call on U.S. Labor Department to extend comment period on regulations regarding young people in agriculture

BOXER, ISRAEL, BEGICH & MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Business Barometer® Small business optimism climbs incrementally

Governor Announces Nearly $1.4 Million in Recreational Trail Grants

Governor Announces More Than $4.8 Million in Transportation Enhancement Grants

VA Receives 2011 Presidential Award for Environmentalism

President Obama Urges Congress to Put Construction Workers Back on the Job

White House Launches 2011 Campus "Champions of Change" Challenge

President Obama Nominates Justice Andrew David Hurwitz to Serve on the United States Court of Appeals

Governor Quinn Opens New Research Facility at Illinois Institute of Technology

Cantwell Urges Action to Protect WA Coastal Jobs from Floating Tsunami Trash

Gov. Shumlin directs $13.5 million to fuel assistance for low-income Vermonters

With Winter Fast Approaching, Brown Joins Ohio Senior Citizen to Stand Against Plan to Send Ohio's Home Heating Assistance Funds to Other States

100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service honored at Congressional Gold Medal ceremony

Akaka questions TSA administrator on APEC safety, expedited screening program at Honolulu airport, and continuing body scanner privacy concerns

U.S. Senate confirms Honolulu's Pat Loui to Board of Export-Import Bank

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference On Bipartisan Letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

Hoyer Remarks During Special Order Hour on Protecting Voting Rights

Begich’s Coast Guard Bill Advances in Commerce Committee

Boxer, Isakson Urge Administration to Lower Refinancing Costs for All Responsible Borrowers

New Post Office Reform Bill Protects Alaska Priorities

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Senate Passes Cantwell Amendment to Investigate and Respond to Deadly Salmon Virus

Brown Introduces Bill to Expand Markets for Farmers and Increase Access to Local Foods

Hoyer, 182 Democrats Call on Republicans To Take Partisan Policy Riders Out of Appropriations Bills

Alabama Leads the Nation in Reading Gains, Meets National Average for the First Time

Louisiana's Business Climate Earns Highest Ranking Ever

VA’s Veteran Canteen Service Helping Homeless Veterans

Secretary of State Jim Condos Awards $23,000 in Grants to Vermont Towns - Grants are Awarded to Improve Access to Voting in Vermont

Ex-Im Bank Announces Supply Chain Finance Program with GE Capital

Secretary Chu Congratulates the National Renewable Energy Lab on 2011 GreenGov Presidential Award

MBA Seeks Qualified Small Businesses for Potential DoD Activities

Accenture's American Indian Scholarship Fund to Provide Scholarships to Students Seeking Support for Post-Secondary Education

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND SPEAKER QUINN ANNOUNCE NEW INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL CORRIDORS ACROSS THE CITY AND CREATE JOBS

Ladies First Offers Free Mammograms for Eligible Women

Statement by the Press Secretary on the United States-European Union Summit

CARDIN, RUPPERSBERGER ANNOUNCE BILL TO CREATE “HOTELS FOR HEROES” PROGRAM FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

CARDIN HOLDS HEALTH CARE JOBS EXPO ON EASTERN SHORE

Casey on White House Endorsement of His Bipartisan Bill to Address Drug Shortages

Brown Announces New Federal Resources to Improve Rural Housing in Ohio

Sen. Brown Announces SBA Disaster Loans to Butler and Hamilton Counties

On Halloween, Sen. Brown, Ashland Univ. Professor Give Progress Report on Safety of Halloween Toys Sold in Ohio

Brown To Energy Secretary: Immediately Release DOE Research Development & Demonstration Funds To Sustain Piketon’s American Centrifuge Plant

Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of "Jobs Express" Website to Help Unemployed New Yorkers Find Job Openings

Sen. Brown To Introduce House-Passed 3% Withholding Repeal In Senate Today

Governor O’Malley Announces $2.2 Million in S*T*O*P Violence Against Women Act Funding

Gov. Rick Scott Announces 550 Aerospace Jobs Coming to Florida’s Space Coast

Whip Hoyer Discusses the American Jobs Act, Immigration Reform on Univision’s Al Punto

Bennet Marks 150th Anniversary of the Creation of Colorado’s Original 17 Counties