Press release: “Future reduction of sea ice in the Arctic could result in a loss of 2/3 of the world’s polar bear population within 50 years according to a series of studies released today by the U.S. Geological Survey.”
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Daily Archives: September 7, 2007
NIA Offers New Spanish-Language Website
“Accurate, up-to-date information on health issues affecting Hispanic seniors is now available online in Spanish from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health. The user-friendly website has information on a wide range of health topics, including diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer and diabetes. Helpful tips on choosing a doctor… Continue Reading
Bureau of Labor Commissioner's Statement on the Employment Situation
Statement of Philip L. Rones, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Friday, September 7, 2007: “Nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in August (-4,000), and the unemployment rate held at 4.6 percent. Payroll employment has grown little during the past 3 months (44,000 per month on average), following downward revisions to June and July estimates.… Continue Reading
SEC Filing by News Corp. and Dow Jones/WSJ
New SEC filing indicates there were no rival bids to purchase Dow Jones/WSJ: SEC Filing by News Corp. and Dow Jones & Co., Form S-4, filed September 7, 2007. Continue Reading
Today's GAO Reports, Correspondences and Testimony
Reports Health Care 20 Years From Now: Taking Steps Today to Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges. (Highlights of a forum convened by the comptroller general of the United States.) GAO-07-1155SP, September 2007, 2007 Maritime Transportation: Major Oil Spills Occur Infrequently, but Risks to the Federal Oil Spill Fund Remain. GAO-07-1085, September 7, 2007 Water Resources: Four Federal… Continue Reading
White House Fact Sheet: United States Cooperation with Southeast Asia
White House Fact Sheet: United States Cooperation with Southeast Asia, September 7, 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2007 – Fact Sheet: Strengthening the Forces of Freedom and Prosperity in the Asia Pacific Continue Reading
Congressional Anti-Semitism Task Force Launched
Press release: “The Congressional Anti-Semitism Task Force will provide insights into the depth and effects of anti-Semitism worldwide…”The Task Force’s primary role is to bring to light specific cases of anti-Semitism and educate Members of Congress, world leaders and citizens about the horrors that these cases pose on society. The task force, the initiative of… Continue Reading
