“We need to encourage American innovation. Last year, we made the largest investment in basic research funding in history – an investment that could lead to the world’s cheapest solar cells or treatment that kills cancer cells but leaves healthy ones untouched.” – President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, January 27, 2010 Since […]
It’s been a little over a year since First Lady Michelle Obama stepped into her role at the White House, and she sat down today with Matt Lauer from the Today Show and reflected on her time so far and her future goals — click here to watch the video. She noted that she would […]
There did seem to be something even nicer than usual about the snow last night and this morning — one of those times when it’s nice to have Pete Souza around. Update: I am urged by Pete’s adoring White House colleagues to clarify that while it may be especially nice to have Pete Souza around […]
In his State of the Union Address last month, the President promised that this Administration would move aggressively to catalyze American innovation and economic growth, especially in a competitive global environment — and he pointed out that, "no area is more ripe for such innovation than energy." Today, at a meeting with a bipartisan group […]
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) today recommended 13 entities for consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, postponed its consideration of 31 applications and recommended a two-year suspension for another, Interfaith International. General, special or roster status is granted in accordance with such criteria as the applicant?s mandate, governance and financial regime. Organizations enjoying […]
It also Takes Note of 170 Quadrennial Reports The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) today recommended one entity for consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, postponed its consideration of 25 applications and closed nine without prejudice. Taking note of 170 quadrennial reports, while postponing its consideration of 15 others, the 19-member Committee […]
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Global Zero World Summit in Paris, 2 February: I am delighted to add my voice to yours. I send my very best wishes to all the experts, activists, students, and leaders who have come together to make this event possible. Though […]
Announcing a concert in support of United Nations human security initiatives at a Headquarters press conference this morning, a humanitarian official expressed the hope that the event would kick-off global awareness of a people-centred approach to global problems. ?The United Nations, as a gathering of sovereign States, has tended to see any issue from the […]
Last week, we told you how CNN had fact-checked the top ten items in a report issued by two opponents of the Recovery Act and found that nine of their top ten claims were false. “We took a closer look at the Senators’ top ten examples of so-called waste. We found that nine of the […]
Today, President Obama held a town hall meeting in Nashua, New Hampshire to discuss new initiatives and proposals to create jobs and encourage the growth of small businesses. He outlined the details of the new Small Business Lending Fund, which will be created using $30 billion from money repaid by Wall Street banks. The fund will […]
