Thursday, January 26, 2012

Accenture Study: Majority of Companies Say They Must Rethink Their Capabilities To Secure Growth in Emerging Markets

Governor, bipartisan group of Senators, Representatives will work together to pass critical legislation to create jobs as rebirth of auto industry continues

Whip Hoyer Discusses President Obama's State of the Union Address on CNN and CNBC

Bennet Seeks Feedback from Colorado Businesses, Communities, Nonprofits on Experiences with Federal Grants and Contracting

Seasonal Jobs Announced at State Department of Agriculture

Detroit to Host VA Small Business Conference, Hiring Fair

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U.S. Trade Representative Kirk, Egyptian Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Eisa Adopt Joint Statement on a Trade and Investment Partnership

President Obama’s Blueprint to Support U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Discourage Outsourcing, and Encourage Insourcing

Use Tax Look-Up Table to Assist Taxpayers in Reporting Untaxed Retail Purchases

LULAC Reflects on President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

Secretary Napolitano Unveils National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security

HUD, MAYOR BING ANNOUNCE “TRANSITION PLAN” TO RETURN DETROIT HOUSING COMMISSION TO LOCAL CONTROL

HUD CHARGES MASSACHUSETTS APARTMENT BUILDING OWNER WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

Delaware Tourism Industry Study Results Are In - 2010 Analysis Substantiates the Value of Tourism to First State

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Microsoft Announce Strategic Digital Alliance

Alabama Business Incubators Touted for Economic Growth

Lt. Governor Ivey Participates in Efforts to Save Alabama Communities $2.5 Million

DaVita Way of Giving: Local Clinics Give $1,000,000 to Charities

PACIFIC LIFE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $2.4 MILLION IN GRANTS TO NEARLY 200 NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DURING ANNUAL GRANTS RECEPTION $5.6 Million Committed for 2012

PACIFIC LIFE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $242,500 OF COMMUNITY GRANTS IN GREATER OMAHA, NEBRASKA

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Route 460 Corridor Improvement Project to Grow Virginia's Economy

State of the Union is an Important Step Towards a National Manufacturing Strategy

In Advance of State of the Union Address, Sen. Brown Previews Speech, Outlines Next Steps for Boosting Ohio Manufacturing

State of the Union Needs Focus on Jobs, Economy

Governor Scott urges employers to make Hiring Florida’s Heroes their business

Hoyer Op-ed: Our Economic Recovery Can Create Opportunities For All

Gov. Branstad announces identification of $50 million in Road Use Tax Fund efficiencies

New Program Offered by VT Fish & Wildlife Department Provides Early Childhood Educator Training to Help Connect Children to Nature

Egypt – U.S. Trade and Investment Partnership Promoting Opportunity & Job Creation

Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

CARDIN STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

75 Employers Set to Participate in Hiring Veterans and Their Spouses

Governor Quinn Announces Federal Funding to Improve Nursing Home Safety

2012 guide unveiled at annual Tourism and Hospitality Day event

Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Travel Across America to Discuss the Obama Administration’s Commitment to Energy Innovation and Manufacturing

Women's Business Center of North Alabama Not Just for Women

Economic Development Alliance Unveils Plan

'Accelerate Alabama' Growth Plan Takes Aim at 11 Sectors

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

U.S. Workers’ Financial Situation and Confidence in Retirement Security Improve, Towers Watson Survey Finds

PepsiCo and Ocean Spray Announce Strategic Alliance in Latin America

Kroger Ranks Among the Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities

Duke Energy Names 2011 Power Partners-Winners committed to strategic energy solutions and economic development

Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Charitable Donation of $6.9 Million to Support Cancer Patients

Total customer benefits of approximately $500 million estimated over the next 20 years

Governor Cuomo Launches NY Youth Works Program to Address Inner City Jobs Crisis

Sen. Siplin Wins First Endorsement for Additional Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families

Joint Statement from the Meeting of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Commission

President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals

CARDIN PARTICIPATES IN POULTRY SUMMIT; SAYS SUMMIT RENEWED COMMITTEMNT TO AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY

Bond Commission Approves Over $72 Million for Projects and $5.2 Million in Savings Statewide

Monday, January 23, 2012

Cantwell Visits to 3 Ports Highlight WA Jobs Impacted by Freight Bill

Cantwell: ‘Keep the Internet Open for Free Speech and Innovation’

Leahy, Sanders, Welch, Shumlin: Vermont Nets $21.6 M. In Post-Irene Community Development Funds

Brown Gives Update and Discusses Path Forward for American Centrifuge Plant

Governor Cuomo Announces New York State To Receive $93 Million In Federal Grants For Disaster Relief

Senator Akaka's provision in Wall Street Reform leads to new protections for Americans sending money to foreign countries

Bennet Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of Democracy-Damaging Supreme Court Citizens United Decision

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Continues Dramatic Decline

VA Providing Credit Monitoring to Misidentified Veterans

Fayneese Miller; Sean-Marie Oller Chosen to Serve on National Task Force On the Role of Technology in Schools and Communities

U.S. Appeal in WTO Dolphin-Safe Tuna Labeling Dispute with Mexico

Readout of the President’s call with Egyptian Field Marshal Tantawi

Statement by the President on Resignation of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

Top Tourism Leaders Recognized by Gov. Daugaard

Governor Meets with Legislative Leadership to Discuss Budget

U.S. Supreme Court Reversed and Remanded the Redistricting Case With Instructions to the U.S. District Court On How to Proceed With New Texas Maps

Ex-Im Bank OKs $6 Billion in Small Business Export Financing During First Year of Bank's Nationwide "Global Access" Outreach Initiative

HUD PROVIDES $400 MILLION TO HELP COMMUNITIES IN EIGHT STATES TO RECOVER FROM 2011 DISASTERS

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Joins Mayors from Across Nation Supporting Freedom to Marry

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Hails Top National Ranking for District in LEED Green Buildings

Gov. Hickenlooper announces TeleTech expansion and 500 jobs

Bentley awards grants to Morgan County truancy, parenting programs

13 Types of Insurance a Small Business Owner Should Have

Friday, January 20, 2012

Casey: Pennsylvania Will Receive Over $52 Million in LIHEAP Assistance

Casey Unveils Bill to Match Unemployed With Skills Training for New, In-Demand Jobs

Casey: Continued Improvements to Lancaster Train Station Critical to Region’s Economy

Gov. Nixon visits Crawford County business to outline Missouri Works strategy

Begich Praises President’s Focus on Tourism Industry

2012 Farm to School Grants will be Awarded at the Farm Show - Five Schools will Receive Grants

We Can’t Wait: President Obama Takes Actions to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States

The Office Of The State Fire Marshal Urges Citizens To Identify Signs Of The End Of Life For Carbon Monoxide Alarms Unique Beeps of a Dead CO – Sign to Take Action

Illinois Tollway And Illinois Department of Transportation Leaders Named "Women Of The Year" By Women's Transportation Seminar Chicago

Governor Quinn Announces Active Community Care Transition Plan

U.S. EDA Investment Supports Renewable Industry That Will Create Jobs in North Central Montana

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Remarks at the National Sheriffs’ Association 2012 Winter Conference

Coinciding with Presidential Visit, Secretary Bryson Welcomes New Travel and Tourism Advisory Board Members

Gov. Hickenlooper signs Executive Order requiring state agencies to review rules and regulations

Bentley awards $234,130 grant to aid computer crime investigations

Department of Education Issues ADA Amendments Act Dear Colleague Letter to Provide Guidance Under Amended Legal Standards

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Accenture Survey Finds Diverse Geographic Regulations, Laws and Practices Impacting European Retailers’ Cross-Border Sales Aspirations

Governor McDonnell Announces New Virginia Cyber Security Marketing Effort

Governor McDonnell Announces 2012 Virginia's Outstanding Scientists and the Governor's Award for Science Innovation

Corker Says Obama Administration’s Decision to Deny Permit for Keystone Pipeline Will Cost Thousands of American Jobs, Deny Access to Large Supply of North American Energy

Governor O’Malley Presents FY 2013 Budget Focused on a Balanced Approach of Reductions and Investments to Create Jobs

Idaho Students Chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Ladies First Expands Eligibility for Vermont Women

United States and Saudi Arabia Work to Strengthen Ties, Expand Trade and Investment Relationship

States Moving Forward to Implement Health Reform’s Affordable Insurance Exchanges

Ohio Receives Funding to Support Small Business Exports

CARDIN, MIKULSKI APPLAUD DECISION TO RELOCATE COAST GUARD CUTTER CHOCK TO BALTIMORE

CARDIN INVITES MARYLAND SENATOR JOANNE BENSON TO BE HIS GUEST AT STATE OF THE UNION

CARDIN SAYS REJECTION OF KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE PROTECTS AMERICANS’ HEALTH AND CLEAN WATER FROM BIG OIL POLITICS

CARDIN ATTENDS GROUNDBREAKING OF KNORR BRAKES’ NEW FACILITY THAT WILL CREATE JOBS, ECONOMIC GROWTH

Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $19 Million in Federal Funding for Local Infrastructure Projects

U.S. EDA Investment in Nez Perce Tribe to Help Develop Equine Center and Foster Job Creation

U.S. EDA Promotes Business Expansion and Manufacturing in Chester County, South Carolina

Secretary Napolitano Meets with State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement on Countering Violent Extremism

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

HUD AWARDS $6.8 MILLION TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND THE SCALE OF HOMELESSNESS IN THEIR AREAS

Readout of the Meeting Between U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Egyptian Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Mahmoud Eisa

DELAWARE'S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO MAKE PRESENTATION BEFORE PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL ON THURSDAY AT THE U.S. TREASURY

Report Says SBDCs Are Essential for Small Business Access to Programs

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Governor McDonnell Announces $1.2 million in Farmland Preservation Grants

Cornyn, Judiciary Republicans Ask Democrats to Delay PIPA Vote

IDAHO EDUCATION NETWORK REACHES AN HISTORIC MILESTONE

Hawaii to receive more than $1.4 million to pay for tsunami damage at Keehi Small Boat Harbor

Alaska Exports Top $5 Billion for First Time

VA To Host Major Veteran Career Fair in Washington D.C.

Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Recognizes 75 Years of Wildlife Conservation and Partnership Success

President Obama Announces Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jeffrey Zients

President Obama Meets with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House

STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON GOVERNOR CUOMO'S BUDGET ADDRESS

IDVA Veterans Cash grant helps to deliver ‘freedom beneath the waves’ for disabled Illinois veterans

More than 152,000 Illinois Residents Planning to Participate in Multi-State Earthquake Drill

Businesses Qualify for $67 Million in Tax Credits

Governor Quinn Announces 100 New Jobs at Excel Foundry & Machine

Deputy Secretary Poneman Statement on Second Meeting of the U.S. – South Africa Bilateral Energy Dialogue‬

CRIME VICTIMS RECEIVED MORE THAN $3.8 MILLION IN REPARATIONS IN 2011

U.S. Department of Education to Host Teachers from Close Up Foundation for Civic Education Discussion Series

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Gov. Nixon encourages Missourians to nominate citizen heroes for national Citizen Service Before Self Honors

Hoyer Statement in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinsekin on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

President Obama, Cabinet Secretaries, and Senior Administration Officials Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service by Participating in Community Service Projects and Events Throughout the Country

Monday, January 16, 2012

SoCalGas Launches Annual Winter Campaign to Assist Low-Income Families

PORT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES MILESTONE AWARD OF $1 BILLION IN WORLD TRADE CENTER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

PG&E Announces $1 Million Scholarship Program

Procter & Gamble Launches Global 'Thank You Mom' Campaignfor London 2012 Olympic GamesPlanning to Raise $5 Million for Youth Sportsand Support More Than 150 Athletes

NGLCC Optimistic About Reorganization; SBA Cabinet Elevation

Three in four women small business owners predict more tough times in 2012

SENSE OF FAMILY FINANCIAL OBLIGATION AMONG AMERICANS IS STRONG, BUT NOT UNLIMITED, ACCORDING TO NEW METLIFE STUDY

Duke Energy Awards Two Austin Schools $40,000 to Boost Energy Efficiency

Covidien Donates Additional $1 Million to Support Haitian Hospital

AT&T Earns Recognition as Top Employer for People with Disabilities

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ADP Launches TotalSourcesm HR Outsourcing Solution for Small Businesses in Tennessee

Speaker’s Bipartisan Delegation Completes U.S. Jobs Mission in Latin America

With Prescription Painkiller Thefts at Pharmacies on the Rise, Brown Joins Pharmacy Owner to Outline Legislation to Crack Down on Drug Burglaries, Stiffen Penalties for RX Theft

Statement by the President on Taiwan’s Elections

Helping American Businesses Succeed

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Sen. Brown Announces Rocky River, Maumee Students Chosen as New U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates from Ohio

With Support for "Blue Alert" System Gaining Momentum, Brown Joins Youngstown Law Enforcement Leaders to Outline Bill that Would Create a National System to Track Down Criminals Who Injure or Kill Law Enforcement Officers Serving in the Line of Duty

Senator Burr’s Statement on President Obama’s Call for Consolidation Authority

Gov. Nixon visits Sikeston business to outline Missouri Works strategy

Begich Responds to President’s Plan to Reorganize Government

Governor Tomblin Announces NCO Group will Create 90 New Jobs in Kanawha County

DEC Ecosystem Restoration Grant Supports Northwest Regional Planning Commission Shoreline Stabilization Grant Program

Statement by the President on the Release of Burmese Political Prisoners

President Obama Announces proposal to reform, reorganize and consolidate Government

Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey

CARDIN HOLDS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ABOUT JOBS AT FREDERICK WORKFORCE CENTER

CARDIN HOLDS SENIOR FORUM IN HAGERSTOWN TO DISCUSS MEDICARE, SOCIAL SECURITY AND BUDGET ISSUES AFFECTING SENIORS

CARDIN SAYS MOVE TO ELEVATE SBA WILL HELP MILLIONS OF AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES

Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Nearly $23 Million in Funding for State Park Improvements

Maine's Office of Securities Announces Investment Scam Sentencing in Federal Court

IEMA Working with Federal Officials to Identify, Secure Contaminated Tissue Box Holders

Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Governor Quinn Announces Web Portal for Environmental Permitting Process

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

Franchises, on a Smaller Scale

Friday, January 13, 2012

Gov. Nixon announces Missouri Works strategy to create career opportunities in the new economy

Sen. Brown Calls On Obama To Speed Up Release Of LIHEAP Funds

Boxer Calls on Southern California Edison to End Delay in Connecting Renewable Energy Projects to Electric Grid

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE BALTIMORE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDED NEARLY $1.4 MILLION IN COMPETITIVE FUNDING FOR FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson on Retail Sales in 2011

Delaware Tourism Office Pursues Motorcoach Business & Announces Rewards Program

Thursday, January 12, 2012

At Port of Vancouver, Cantwell Urges Passage of Freight Measures to Support WA Port Job Growth

Casey to ConocoPhillips: Clarify Intentions for Trainer Facility and Protect Workers

Casey Urges Shell to Bring Job-Creating Natural Gas Processing Plant to Pennsylvania

White House and Congress Need to Crack Down on China

Brown Applauds News of Expanded ArcelorMittal Operations in Cleveland, Expected 150 New Jobs

Bennet Launches Online Resource to Help Colorado Families Navigate College Application, Financial Aid Process

President Obama Issues Call to Action to Invest in America at White House "Insourcing American Jobs" Forum

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Coordinated Effort by America's Academic Institutions to Combat PTSD & TBI

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY

STATEMENT BY U.S. SENATOR BEN CARDIN HONORING THE LIFE OF THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FEDERAL FUNDING TO PURCHASE RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS

Attorneys General Call on Congress to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

State Successfully Sells General Obligation Bonds for Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Program

Ex-Im Bank Approves Export Financing for Power Generation Equipment Supporting 825 Jobs at Siemens North Carolina Plant

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and U.N. Environment Programme Announce District Will Be North American Host City for World Environment Day 2012

Bentley awards grants to help abuse victims statewide

Small Business Optimism Edged Up in December

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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

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A More Efficient, Effective Government": Governor McDonnell and Republican Leadership Announce Joint Agenda for 2012 Legislative Session

At Cincinnati State, Sen. Brown Outlines Plan to Connect Out-of-Work Ohioans with Jobs in Emerging, High-Tech Industries

Brown Announces Neighborhood Revitalization Projects in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland

Statement From Governor Andrew Cuomo on Warning From the U.S. Department of Education

Gov. Terry E. Branstad delivers 2012 Condition of the State address to the Iowa General Assembly

New Law Change Increases Insurance Coverage for Veterans

Treasury Sanctions Three Drug Traffickers Tied to Mexican Drug Lord Chapo Guzman

President Obama Announces New White House Director of Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE TECHNOLOGY FUNDING FOR ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MD

TEAM MARYLAND DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $7.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY REPAIR FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM LEE

Governor Martin O’Malley Announces More Than $370 Million in School Construction Funding and Upgrades for Maryland Public Schools

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Boost Tax Relief for Working Families

HUD AWARDS $3.6 MILLION IN CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNING GRANTS

HUD MAKES $2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING COUNSELING TRAINING

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Announces First-Round Recipients of H Street NE Retail Priority Grant Program

State government moves to paperless payroll, saving money and resources

Department Releases State Reports Profiling First-Year Progress Under Race to the Top

U.S. Department Of Education Calls For Action To Develop 21st Century Citizens, Strengthen Democracy

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

At Port of Pasco, Cantwell Urges Passage of Freight Measures to Support WA Port Job Growth

Cornyn Statement Following Report that U.S. Debt is Larger Than Economy

They’re Not Waiting: Keystone Delay Could Send American Jobs & Energy to China

Sen. Brown Hosts Jobs Fair At Worcester State University

Governor Tomblin Releases Education Efficiency Audit of West Virginia's Primary and Secondary Education System

State Approves more than $517,000 for Clean Ohio Assistance Fund Projects

CARDIN, VAN HOLLEN PRESENT MONTGOMERY CO. POLICE OFFICER WITH CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY AWARD

Governor O’Malley Signs Historic Executive Orders Officially Recognizing Indigenous Indian Tribes

Jose Garza to Present Oral Argument to U.S. Supreme Court in Texas Redistricting Case

Quinn and Durbin Announce $7.7 Million Investment to Help Illinois Communities Recover From Storms

OVER A HUNDRED SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ATTEND TAMPA EXPORTER FORUM

DOE Releases New Video on Electric Vehicles, Highlights Administration Support for U.S. Auto Industry in Detroit Economic Club Speech

Gov. Hickenlooper announces regulatory reform and red tape reduction for state government

Business Council of Alabama Nominates Turner Medical of Athens for Dream Big Award

New Push To Commercialize UAB Research Includes Business Community

Food Safety Inspectors Conducting Quality Assurance Checks on Over-the-Counter Medications

Monday, January 9, 2012

Statement on Reaching an Initial Agreement with HSTA

U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELEASES FISCAL YEAR 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

Continuing to Grow the Economy in the New Year

Supreme Judicial Court Invites Amicus Briefs On Permissive-User Status With Regard To Automobile Liability Insurance

Saturday, January 7, 2012

New Online Course Introduced for Native American Small Business Owners

Cantwell: Aerospace Jobs Poised to Grow in Central Washington with the Right Investments

Governor McDonnell Announces Governor's Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance

Governor McDonnell Announces "The Greatest Opportunity: Jobs and Economic Development Legislative Agenda" for 2012 General Assembly Session

Corker Says President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray Undermines Any Effort to Bring Accountability, Balance to Consumer Bureau

Casey to Federal Reserve Bank: Make Job Creation a Priority in Sale of Downtown Building

Casey Announces $40.6 Million for Recovery from Irene and Lee

Casey Introduces Bill to Support Agriculture Jobs and Local Farms

Brown Announces Nomination of 16 Northeast Ohio Seniors to U.S. Military Service Academies

Brown Announces Nomination of 4 Southeast Ohio Seniors to U.S. Military Service Academies

Sen. Brown Announces New Resources to Bolster Firefighter Resources in Franklin County

Brown Announces Nomination of 40 Ohio Seniors to U.S. Military Service Academies

Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Major Restoration Projects at the New York State Capitol

Governor Cuomo Outlines Plan to Continue Building a New New York by Growing the Economy, Reinventing State Government, and Advancing New York as a Progressive Leader

Bingaman Statement on New Mexico's 100th Anniversary

Sen. Brown Statement On December Unemployment Report

Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Kiplinger’s Ranking of Five Maryland Colleges Among the Nation’s “Best Values”

Governor O’Malley Congratulates the Baltimore Ravens on their Fourth Straight Year in the Playoffs

Hoyer Statement One Year After Republicans Took Control of the House

Bennet to Explore Opportunities to Expand Economic Markets, Increase Competitiveness During Visit to India

Bennet Statement on New U.S. Military Strategic Guidance

Bennet, College In Colorado to Host Joint College Financial Aid Information Sessions Across Colorado

Boxer Statement on Appointment of Richard Cordray to Head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Branstad, Reynolds to take Condition of the State speech to Iowa communities

Department of Agriculture Seeking Agritourism Media Award Entries

Hazard Mitigation Grant Deadline for Vermont Communities Extended

Prescription Drug Abuse Workgroup Issues Report

We Can't Wait: The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth

President Obama to Meet with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House

11 South Carolina Communities Receive Community Development Block Grants

CARDIN STATEMENT ON OBAMA ADMINISTRATION PROPOSAL ON FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE PAY

LULAC Supports Immigration Proposal by the Obama Administration that Will Have a Significant Impact on Countless American Families

IEMA Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips for People with Functional and Access Needs

Governor Quinn Highlights South African Trade Efforts

State Employment Security Department Signs Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

Governor Quinn Launches New Year’s Challenge: “Walk Across Illinois”

Ex-Im Bank Chairman Concludes Successful Mission to India

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards $186 Million to Illinois to Expand High-Speed Rail in the Midwest

HUD SUSPENDS PHILADELPHIA COMPANY AND PRESIDENT

Department of Energy Launches Initiative with Industry to Better Protect the Nation’s Electric Grid from Cyber Threats

Obama Administration Announces Appointments to U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum

Commerce Department Report Provides Roadmap for Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness

Small Business Payrolls Rise 55,000 in December

$2.5-Billion Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for Small R&D Firms Extended 6 Years

Small Business Leading Job Market Back

Dr. Melinda Rowe named Alabama Medicaid Assistant Medical Director

“Town Hall” meetings planned to discuss maternity care improvement

HIPP Program benefits recipients, saves money for the state

Upcoming Deaf Coffee Night is a Social and Educational Event

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Brown Announces Selection of Four Oak Harbor Residents as Participants in Summer Jobs Summit at White House

Sec of State Jim Condos Reminds Businesses to File Annual Reports

Watershed project honored as Champion of the Environment

MAYOR BLOOMBERG, SPEAKER QUINN ANNOUNCE MORE THAN 500 RESTAURANTS HAVE GONE THROUGH THE CITY'S NEW BUSINESS ACCELERATION PROGRAM THAT SPEEDS UP JOB CREATION

Governor Schweitzer: Montana Hits the One Million Mark

Governor Announces “Governor Schweitzer’s One in a Million” Scholarship Fund

Make your own Maryland travel resolutions

CARDIN, MIKULSKI, VAN HOLLEN ANNOUNCE FEDERAL FUNDING TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Maine State Parks “First Day Hikes” to become Regular New Year’s Day Event

Bentley Awards $145,870 to Improve Evidence Analysis

Alabama has E-Verify Service for Small Businesses

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Firebomb Attacks

Nitijela Elects New RMI Leadership

Monday, January 2, 2012

GM Foundation and PACE Give $87,700 to Howard University

Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Teacher Evaluations

Gov. Nixon announces appointment of MTC Director Jason Hall as Director of Missouri Department of Economic Development

Crapo Selected to Negotiate Extension of Payroll Tax/Job Creation Measures

Gov. Scott commends teamwork that resulted in Embraer contract $355 million aircraft manufacturing deal set to boost Jacksonville economy

Working Together in the New Year to Move America Forward

Statement by the President on H.R. 1540

CARDIN AND MIKULSKI CONGRATULATE MARYLAND FOR WINNING A FEDERAL PERFORMANCE BONUS TO HELP COVER COSTS OF PROVIDING MORE MARYLAND KIDS WITH HEALTH COVERAGE

DEP Recommends Reevaluation of Product Take-Back Programs to Improve Recycling Rates, Decrease Cost

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Outlines Accomplishments of First Year in Office

Mayor Vincent C. Gray and District Public Safety Officials Welcome Big Drop in Homicides and Announce Plan to Improve Police Service