Web browsers allow you to navigate the internet. There are a variety of options available, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. How do web browsers work?A web browser is an application that finds and displays web pages. It coordinates communication between your computer and the web…
The following email was sent to me by United for Peace and Justice. Can anyone substantiate their claims?The U.S. occupation of Afghanistan passed a sobering milestone last week. The 1,000th U.S. soldier to die in Operation Enduring Freedom lost his life in the Marja offensive, even as 27 Afghan…
Every time a servicemember is killed or wounded in combat, it sets off a sweeping process aimed at identifying what happened, who perpetrated it and how it might have been prevented -- and instituting changes to reduce the likelihood of it being repeated.
TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 1241 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84), I am providing a classified report prepared by my Administration…
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq., it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Order of Succession. (a) Subject to the provisions of section 2…
Check out the White House Photo Office's picks for Photo of the Day in March of 2010.
A PROCLAMATION From long before American independence to today, countless individuals have reached our shores, bringing vibrant cultures and diverse roots, and immeasurably enriching our Nation. This month, we honor the contributions made by the tens of millions of Americans who trace their…
A PROCLAMATION As the foundation that makes all other learning possible, literacy is the key to unlocking every child's full potential. From riding a bus to opening a bank account, our everyday tasks and decisions require comprehension of the written word. On Read Across America Day, we…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the…
NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ZIMBABWE On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, pursuant to the…
On Monday, March 1, 2010, the President signed into law: S. 2950, the “Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009”, which extends through March 30, 2011, a pilot program for certain volunteer organizations that serve children to have fingerprint checks on applicants for…
Katherine M. Gehl, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for a term expiring December 17, 2010, vice Collister Johnson, Jr., term expired. Michael J. McCord, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Michael C. Camuñez, Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance, Department of Commerce President Obama said, “I am tremendously grateful to Michael for…
2:00 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Sorry, guys, no -- Q Where's the jersey? MR. GIBBS: We're in the process of getting the hockey sweater -- thank you, Major, for correcting a southerner's -- it's on its way. Trust me, the Canadians have kept in very close contact for this. …
2:05 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks so much, everyone. Please, sit. (Applause.) Thank you. It is such a pleasure to be here with all of you. Thanks so much for that warm welcome. And I also want to thank Dora for that kind introduction and for your outstanding…
States Head Into Spring Construction Season with Over 12,000 Recovery Act Projects Funded, Nearly 7,800 Already Underway CLERMONT, FL – At a Recovery Act construction site outside Orlando today, Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that every state and…
10:18 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Everybody please have a seat. Let me begin by acknowledging some of the extraordinary people who are working on this extraordinary project. First of all, I want everybody to know, in case you…
Magnitude 8.8 – OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILEMagnitude 8.8Date-Time Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 06:34:14 UTCSaturday, February 27, 2010 at 03:34:14 AM at epicenterTime of Earthquake in other Time ZonesLocation 35.846°S, 72.719°WDepth 35 km (21.7 miles) set by location programRegion OFFSHORE MAULE,…
Torrential rains caused it to rain fish from the sky in Australia. The bizarre phenomena happened twice in the same day.When Christine Balmer saw “hundreds and hundreds” of fish falling from the sky, she could not believe it.“It rained fish in Lajamanu on Thursday and Friday night,” she…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his Administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers. President Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates…