Health Experts Host Teleconference On How The American Health Care Act Would Impact Older Adults
Boston, MA and Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Congressional Budget Office reported that the American Health Care Act, the House Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, would cause 24 million Americans to lose their health insurance by 2026. Older Americans (age 50+) would be among the hardest hit under the House plan […]
USDA Announces Karis Gutter as USDA’s First Military Veterans Agriculture Liaison
November 25, 2014 No CommentThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced that Karis T. Gutter, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran and current USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS), will be the first USDA Military Veterans Agricultural (MVA) Liaison. The MVA Liaison will coordinate USDA leadership across the Department to provide information, […]
Continue reading …FBI Announces Full Operational Capability of the Next Generation Identification System
September 17, 2014 No CommentThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division announced today the achievement of full operational capability of the Next Generation Identification (NGI) System. The FBI’s NGI System was developed to expand the Bureau’s biometric identification capabilities, ultimately replacing the FBI’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) in addition to adding new […]
Continue reading …Florida Memorial University Receives $1.25 Million Grant to Improve Education of Children with Disabilities
September 3, 2014 No CommentFlorida Memorial University’s School of Education was awarded a five year Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) grant in the amount of $1.25 million to improve the education of K-12 students with disabilities through its Project SIAIMESE which stands for Supporting Intensive Applications of Interventions by Minority Educators of Special Education. With this funding, Project […]
Continue reading …The United Steelworkers (USW) said today that ongoing tragedies in Ferguson, Missouri, demonstrates the immediate need for updated federal guidance and legislation to stop discriminatory law enforcement profiling. “Racially biased law enforcement has no place anywhere in our country,” said USW International President Leo W. Gerard. “While we applaud the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
Continue reading …RRBITC held the “First Africa Digital Security Conference” In Nation’s Capital
August 20, 2014 No Comment
The Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (RRBITC) held the “First Africa Digital Security Conference” hosted by The Women Ambassador Foundation on Thursday, August 7, 2014 during the historic White House Africa Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. Participants joined together in all day panels showcasing the First Africa Digital Security Conference during […]
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(Trice Edney Wire) – They were like shots heard around the nation – the shots from a police revolver that killed 18-year-old unarmed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Saturday – only two days before he was to start his freshman semester in college. Within 24 hours outrage had boiled over into protests in the […]
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City of Portland News
- City of Portland Commits to Clean Air Construction StandardPRESS RELEASEMAYOR TED WHEELER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/13/2018Contact: Eileen Park, (503) 823-6541Eileen.park@portlandoregon.gov City of Portland Commits to Clean Air Construction Standard Portland, ORE -- Today, the City of Portland committed to reducing diesel emissions on public sector construction sites. Multnomah County is also expected to adopt the Standard later this month by executive order. The Portland […]
- Community conversations about single-use plastics support new policyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2018 Contacts Eileen Park503-823-6541Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler Christine Llobregat503-823-7007Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Portland City Council passes ordinance to cut back on single-use plastic serviceware while Portlanders who rely on items for healthcare situations can still obtain what they need. After a second reading and unanimous vote, Portland City […]
- Energy reporting increases transparency in the commercial real-estate marketThe public can view and compare energy efficiency information for more than 800 commercial buildings within the city of Portland. Similar to labels on consumer products, such as cars and appliances, building energy ratings help tenants and prospective purchasers understand how much energy a building uses and how that might affect operating costs. In 2015, […]
City of Vancouver News
- Community Center Hours Updates and ClosuresFind out what reduced hours or closures are coming up soon for Vancouver, Washington community centers. In the event of inclement weather this page will also be updated with relevant weather-related closures.
- SE Evergreen Highway projects to get underway Jan. 21Construction is expected to begin Jan. 21 on two separate City of Vancouver projects on Southeast Evergreen Highway. Contractors for the City will be installing new water and sewer main lines along Southeast Evergreen Highway, from Southeast Ellsworth Road to Southeast 112th Avenue. The current schedule calls for work to start on the project’s east side […]
- Erik Paulsen appointed to vacant City Council seatErik Paulsen has been selected to fill a vacant seat on Vancouver City Council. The council made the appointment official with a vote during their Jan.14 meeting. Paulsen will take his oath of office on Jan. 28 at the regularly scheduled city council meeting at City Hall
- Annual Father Daughter Valentine’s Ball Presented by Evergreen Home LoansA fun and memorable event for fathers and daughters of all ages! Treat your daughter, granddaughter, niece or goddaughter to a wonderful evening of music and dancing at the Pearson Air Museum Historic Hangar.
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