Today, Second Lady Karen Pence hosted business leaders from across the country, in partnership with American Corporate Partners, for a second business summit to create military spouse employment solutions. The summit took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. Fifty-seven businesses and organizations were represented at the summit to report the … [Read more...] about Second Lady Karen Pence Hosts Second Business Summit on Military Spouse Employment Solutions
$450 Million Supplemental Budget Approved by King County Council Includes Key Funding Championed by Kohl-Welles
Expansion of the West Wing for more use as a homeless shelter, addition of electric vehicle charging stations as part of broader investments in fighting climate change, a new human trafficking awareness campaign, investment in criminal justice technology and more were included in a $450 million supplemental budget passed Wednesday by the King County Council. Expansion of the … [Read more...] about $450 Million Supplemental Budget Approved by King County Council Includes Key Funding Championed by Kohl-Welles
DOE Responds To Ambassador Sondland’s Comments Before House Intelligence Committee
DOE Responds To Ambassador Sondland's Comments Before House Intelligence Committee The following statement is on the record, attributable to DOE Press Secretary Shaylyn Hynes: “Ambassador Sondland's testimony today misrepresented both Secretary Perry's interaction with Rudy Giuliani and direction the Secretary received from President Trump. As previously stated, Secretary … [Read more...] about DOE Responds To Ambassador Sondland’s Comments Before House Intelligence Committee
Secretary DeVos Delivers on Promise to Provide Students Relevant, Actionable Information Needed to Make Personalized Education Decisions
New College Scorecard contains program-level debt and earnings data, more inclusive graduation rates, holds all schools accountable to the same standards WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos delivered on her promise to provide students more information than ever before as they make decisions about their postsecondary education options. Thanks to the … [Read more...] about Secretary DeVos Delivers on Promise to Provide Students Relevant, Actionable Information Needed to Make Personalized Education Decisions
Stockholm awarded as Smart City of 2019 at Smart City Expo World Congress
The city of Stockholm has been chosen as the Smart City of 2019 at the Smart City Expo World Congress during the award giving ceremony hosted this evening. The Global Smart city awards are presented every year to the most outstanding initiatives and projects in the urban innovation and transformation industry. The remaining awards –, Innovative Idea, Digital Transformation, … [Read more...] about Stockholm awarded as Smart City of 2019 at Smart City Expo World Congress
DOD Awards $48.9 Million to Universities for Major Research Equipment
Continuing its long history of successful collaboration with the scientific community, the Department of Defense announced awards to 172 university researchers totaling nearly $49 million under the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program. These grants will benefit 91 institutions across 40 states in fiscal year 2020. The Department of Defense is a committed … [Read more...] about DOD Awards $48.9 Million to Universities for Major Research Equipment
Statement from Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence
Beginning January 20, 2017, I was privileged to serve as Chief of Staff at the National Security Council. Since April 23, 2018, I have served as National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States. In my role in the Office of the Vice President, Jennifer Williams, a detailee from the U.S. Department of State, has reported to me since April 1, 2019. I was on … [Read more...] about Statement from Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence
NIH study: Living in ethnic enclaves may improve pregnancy outcomes for Asian/Pacific Islanders
Among Asian/Pacific Islander women living in the United States, those who reside in ethnic enclaves — areas with a high concentration of residents of a similar ancestry — are less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications than those living in other areas, suggests a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. The findings appear in … [Read more...] about NIH study: Living in ethnic enclaves may improve pregnancy outcomes for Asian/Pacific Islanders
Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Delivers Exceptional Result
Rio Tinto’s 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection of 64 rare pink and red diamonds from its iconic Argyle mine has delivered strong results reflecting intense global demand for the rare diamonds. “The 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender was highly sought after with a set of results that underscores the ongoing value appreciation of these gems in the history of rare coloured … [Read more...] about Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Delivers Exceptional Result
Remarks by President Trump After Tour of Apple Manufacturing Plant | Austin, TX
Flextronics International Ltd. Austin, Texas 3:52 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. It’s an honor to be here. We’re seeing the beginning of a very powerful and important plant. And anybody that followed my campaign, I would always talk about Apple — that I want to see Apple building plants in the United States. And that’s what’s happening. And having — … [Read more...] about Remarks by President Trump After Tour of Apple Manufacturing Plant | Austin, TX