This issue of Tech Talk looks at problem drywall in homes and encourages homeowners to test life safety alarms (smoke/carbon monoxide/gas) that may be adversely impacted by the presence of drywall imported from China.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a massive and potentially unprecedented environmental disaster which can seriously damage the economy and environment of our Gulf states and could jeopardize the livelihoods of thousands of Americans who live throughout the Gulf region. From…
NASA and USA TODAY announced the winners of the 2010 No Boundaries National Competition. The winning student teams are from across the country and excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The Louisiana National Guard is conducting around-the-clock operations to fill in a breach in support of operations related to the oil spill off the Louisiana coast.
Soldiers of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team marched into history during Russia's 65th Victory Day parade in Moscow, May 9.
“The United States is disappointed by the Egyptian government’s decision to extend the State of Emergency which has been in effect continuously since 1981. We call on the Egyptian government to fulfill its pledge to the Egyptian people to replace the Emergency Law with a counterterrorism law…
2:31 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Before I take your questions, we're going to hear from our Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Craig Fugate, to give you all an update on the flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as the storms that we all saw last evening in Oklahoma. …
Today, I was pleased to call David Cameron to extend my personal congratulations for the successful campaign that he ran and for becoming the new British Prime Minister. As I told the Prime Minister, the United States has no closer friend and ally than the United Kingdom, and I reiterated my deep…
“This afternoon, following a briefing from FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, President Obama called Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry. The President told Governor Henry that his thoughts and prayers were with the people of Oklahoma as they cope with the devastating damage caused by tornadoes and…
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden remains in stable condition, alert, with full motor and speech skills after suffering a mild stroke. The Attorney General will be transferred this afternoon to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for further observation and examination. The…
“On Tuesday, June 1, President Obama will welcome President Alan Garcia of Peru for a meeting at the White House. Peru is an important partner with the United States and the President looks forward to the opportunity to discuss a wide range of bilateral, hemispheric, and global issues with…
“President Obama and Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero spoke today by telephone as part of the President's ongoing consultations with close allies on the global economic situation. They discussed the importance of Spain taking resolute action as part of Europe's effort to…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and tornadoes beginning on May 1, 2010, and continuing. The President's…
"Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden was admitted this morning to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware after having what we believe to be a mild stroke. He is in good spirits and talking with his family at the hospital. He is fully alert, in stable condition and has full motor and…
Pictures from Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Spain and Belgium.
The President spoke today with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority. The President congratulated President Abbas on the start of Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks. He reiterated his strong support for the establishment of an independent, viable Palestinian state living in peace and…
10:40 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thanks, everyone, and thanks, Melody, for that kind introduction, that wonderful summary. I want to thank Melody in particular for her work with this administration, especially her leadership on this Task Force. As I said when we announced the Task Force effort, this…
National Lab Day Launched in Response to President Obama’s Call to Raise American Students to the Top of the Pack in Science and Math Achievement over the Next Decade WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, members of the Cabinet and senior White House officials are scheduled to participate alongside…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Improving the Federal Recruitment and Hiring Process To deliver the quality services and results the American people expect and deserve, the Federal Government must recruit and hire highly qualified employees, and public…
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is at Christiana Medical Center undergoing treatment at present. He is alert and awake, and communicating with his parents and his wife, who are with him. We will provide more details as they become available.