WASHINGTON, February 11, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced investments in projects in 24 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to improve rural community facilities such as schools, health care facilities, libraries, and first responder services and equipment. “These projects will bring lasting improvements that are essential to maintaining strong rural economies […]
Feb 11 2011 | Posted in
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(Honolulu, HI) Maritime heritage archaeologists working with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries have found the nationally-significant wreckage of a famous 1800’s Nantucket whale ship, Two Brothers, on a reef off French Frigate Shoals, nearly six hundred miles northwest of Honolulu, in the remote Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. This rare archaeological discovery is the first […]
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The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of authority, but it is not yet clear that this transition is immediate, meaningful or sufficient. Too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the government is serious about a genuine transition to democracy, and it is the responsibility of the government to speak clearly to […]
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of 11 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces Technical Sgt. Charles A. Bode, 23, Baltimore, will be buried on Feb. […]
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Initiative expands wireless coverage to 98% of Americans, reduces deficit by nearly $10 billion, invests in nationwide public safety network WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will today detail his plan to win the future by catalyzing the buildout of high-speed wireless services that will enable businesses to grow faster, students to learn more, and public safety officials […]
Feb 10 2011 | Posted in
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Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on a report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, “Reduction Targets and Strategies Have Not Been Established to Reduce the Billions of Dollars in Improper Earned Income Tax Credit Payments Each Year.” The report says the IRS continues to report that 23 […]
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The 2012 Presidential Election seems so far away but, for those considering a run for the office, the road has started. Tim Pawlenty is a former Minnesota Governor that recently left office at the beginning of 2011. Like him, others with interest in the office or just interested in advancing their line of thought or […]
As spring break approaches, many students are preparing for a trip abroad. The State Department’s website for students traveling overseas provides useful safety and travel information for parents and students alike: studentsabroad.state.gov. The majority of students will have safe and enjoyable adventures. However, even on the best-planned trips, things can go wrong. Each year more […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill to require federal agencies to put new safeguards and controls on government charge cards used by federal employees. The bill also would require penalties for violations. “This bill is about accountability,” Grassley said. “The public trust has been violated by abusive use of government charge cards. […]
Feb 8 2011 | Posted in
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Funds will benefit Linn, Montgomery, O’Brien, Winnebago and Woodbury Counties WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that a total of $1,816,000 will be coming to Iowa for five projects aimed at creating jobs and providing new economic opportunities in rural communities. The funding comes through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant […]
Feb 8 2011 | Posted in
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