Three months ago, the critics denied that the Recovery Act was making any jobs. Today, everyone – including the critics – can see those jobs for themselves on Recovery.gov. Now that the evidence has proven them wrong, they are left to cast doubts about just how many jobs were made and where. But for all […]
Total of 14 Texts Recommended to Assembly; Human Rights Situations in Myanmar, Democratic People?s Republic of Korea, Right to Food, among Other Issues Addressed Raising grave concerns over the dangers posed to political and socio-economic stability by the illegal drug trade, the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today approved, by consensus, a draft resolution […]
Click here to see the video. This is take two for our sign off from Korea video with Speechwriter Jon Favreau. The first attempt was at the final event of the President’s trip across Asia, a rally with our troops at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea. Things start to speed up towards […]
Addressing Informal General Assembly Meeting, Top United Nations Climate Official Calls for Political Will to Resolve Key Mitigation, Finance Issues Only 17 days ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon today refuted reports that the talks on reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions would fall short of expectations, and called on […]
There is a palpable sense of excitement among the staff as we mill around the lobby of the St. Regis Hotel, eagerly awaiting the return of the motorcade. Once we load in, it’s straight to that most Chinese of tourist attractions, the Great Wall of China. Folks look ready to go. Everyone is in warm […]
Acting on Recommendations of Budgetary Committee, Assembly Fills Vacancies on Key Administrative, Contributions, Auditing, Investment Panels The General Assembly?s powers to discuss issues of the greatest concern to its Member States — from international peace and security, to development, human rights and international law — should be completely engaged to take advantage of the 192-member […]
We all know that creating jobs is more important than counting jobs. But when misinterpreting the count casts doubt on their creation, it is worth talking about the count. Two aspects in particular worth discussing are how recipients create jobs before receiving money, and why some awards don’t yet show jobs. Some critics have raised questions about […]
Click here to see the video. Veterans Day serves as a reminder to not only honor America’s men in uniform, but also the women—the mothers, sisters, daughters, and grandmothers who, throughout history, broke barriers and endured hardships to serve our country. Today at the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama, along with Blue Star Mom […]
It’s no secret that institutions of all stripes focus their communications on certain messages day to day. We thought it would all be a little more open and transparent if we went ahead and published what our focus will be for the day, along with any related articles, documents, or reports. Supporting letter: 20 Leading […]
All day today Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Small Business Administrator Karen G. Mills will convene a forum on small business financing issues for a range of key stakeholders including policymakers, lenders, and small business owners to explore new ideas and strategies for expanding access to financing for small businesses. The event, which the President […]
