Here's a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov:
Remembering Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, passed away last weekend. In a statement issued on Saturday, President Obama said that “Neil was among the greatest of American heroes – not just of his time, but of all time.”
Check out the photo gallery remembering Neil Armstrong and watch the video of Neil Armstrong’s visit to the White House in 2009. To learn more about Neil Armstrong, visit NASA.gov.
Hurricane Isaac: Throughout the week, the Administration has been monitoring Hurricane Isaac very carefully. On Tuesday morning, President Obama discussed preparations for then-Tropical Storm Isaac, after receiving updates from the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and the National Hurricane Center. As the storm continues moving north, federal emergency personnel are still monitoring its progress and mobilizing to provide relief for those in its path. For additional information, visit FEMA.gov.
- Read the safety tips we shared from Ready.gov to help people know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane
- Check out the list of steps federal officials have taken to respond to Isaac, compiled by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Historic Fuel Efficiency Standards: On Tuesday, the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency announced they are finalizing national standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for passenger cars and light trucks built in the years 2017 through 2025. The Administration’s combined fuel economy efforts represent the first meaningful update to fuel efficiency standards in decades. By 2025, the average car will achieve a fuel economy performance equivalent to 54.5 miles per gallon, nearly double that of cars on the road today. Read Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood’s blog post about the new fuel economy standards.
Fonte: White House