RANDOM GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASES AND NEWS: February 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Binding Wounds, Fighting to Serve: African-Americans in Military Medicine - Part 3, Integration to Today; Experts say more needs to be done to combat assaults on males; Fort Bliss Donors Recognized at Ceremony

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Binding Wounds, Fighting to Serve: African-Americans in Military Medicine - Part 3, Integration to Today; Experts say more needs to be done to combat assaults on males; Fort Bliss Donors Recognized at Ceremony

LANL News: Venture Acceleration Fund awards spur investment in Northern New Mexico

MMWR- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Friday, February 27, 2015

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate | The White House

Glenda (was 14S - South Indian Ocean) | NASA

NASA | Megadroughts Projected for American West

Guidance Issued on Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Pentagon Farmers Market Puts Healthy, Fresh Food Choices Within Reach; Fort Bragg Soldiers and Families Learn Mission Critical Life Skills; FCPOA Sponsors “1st Class” Blood Drive

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Pentagon Farmers Market Puts Healthy, Fresh Food Choices Within Reach; Fort Bragg Soldiers and Families Learn Mission Critical Life Skills; FCPOA Sponsors “1st Class” Blood Drive

IR-2015-33: March 2 Tax Deadline Nears for Many Farmers and Fishermen; New IRS Direct Pay Tool Offers Easiest Way to E-Pay Your Taxes

CDC Press Release-Million Hearts Recognizes 2014 Hypertension Control Champions

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Labor Department News Releases Update

Chicago in Winter | NASA

Gaggle aboard Air Force One en route Miami | The White House

Orion and Ikhana UAS

Defense.gov News Release: AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System Tracks, Simulates Engagements of Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

Defense.gov News Article: Dempsey: Coalition Gains Put ISIL in 'Difficult Position'

Presidential Proclamation -- Establishment of the Honouliuli National Monument | The White House

LANL News: Los Alamos scientists join prestigious ranks of APS fellows

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Defense.gov News Article: Army Secretary Details Sequestration Dangers

Marcia (Southern Pacific) | NASA

Glenda (was 14S - South Indian Ocean) | NASA

Remarks by President Obama and the Amir of Qatar After Bilateral Meeting | The White House

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts | The White House

Seizing the Post-ISIL Opportunity for Democracy and Inclusion

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Researchers investigate respiratory health of deployed personnel during operations; Multi-service life-saving training course prepares medics for combat operations; Reducing stigma associated with behavioral health treatment

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Researchers investigate respiratory health of deployed personnel during operations; Multi-service life-saving training course prepares medics for combat operations; Reducing stigma associated with behavioral health treatment

Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons

S&T Press Release: DHS S&T Announces Cyber Security Technology To Be Licensed

Labor Department News Releases Update

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Marcia (Southern Pacific) | NASA

New Data Show House Republican Bill Would Allow Billions in Cuts for Largest School Districts Serving High Populations of Black and Hispanic Students

US Labor Department updates Family and Medical Leave Act’s definition of spouse

Defense.gov News Release: DOD Announces Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Qualifies for Campaign Medal

Defense.gov News Article: Dempsey Discusses Pacific Rebalance During Australia Visit

What You Need to Know: FAQ’s on the Measles | HHS Blog

Know the ABCS of Heart Health this American Heart Month | HHS Blog

Monday, February 23, 2015

Orion Journey To Mars

Space to Ground: Progress Arrives: 2/20/15

New and Enhanced Initiatives to Support Older Americans | HHS Blog

Media Advisory-CDC and Partners Investigate Newly Discovered Virus

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at DREAM 2015 | The White House

Remarks by the President at DNC Winter Meeting | The White House

Sunday, February 22, 2015

DOD VIDEO: ADM. KIRBY BRIEFS PRESS

United States Department of Defense (defense.gov)

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar | The White House

Let’s Get Every Kid in a Park

U.S. Department of State and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Launch Partnership to Improve Air Quality Data

Millions Got Covered For 2015 | HHS Blog

Remarks Announcing the New Special Envoy for the Colombian Peace Process Bernie Aronson

FACT SHEET: Launching the Every Kid in a Park Initiative and Designating New National Monuments | The White House

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Troops Fighting Ebola Faced Bigger Enemies: Themselves and the Environment; Getting Hypoxic with the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron; Donors Recognized for Giving “The Gift” of Blood

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Troops Fighting Ebola Faced Bigger Enemies: Themselves and the Environment; Getting Hypoxic with the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron; Donors Recognized for Giving “The Gift” of Blood

Readout of the Vice President’s Calls with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and President Petro Poroshenko | The White House

Weekly Address: We Should Make Sure the Future Is Written by Us | The White House

Weekly Fishing Report: February 19, 2015

IR-2015-32: Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Members Selected

MMWR- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Friday, February 20, 2015

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf | The White House

Opening Statement at the Proxy Voting Roundtable

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Navy Reservist Learns Importance of Blood Donations, Saves Lives; Care Coalition Supports Wounded, Ill Special Ops Troops; DHA Research & Development working to make war fighters more efficient

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Navy Reservist Learns Importance of Blood Donations, Saves Lives; Care Coalition Supports Wounded, Ill Special Ops Troops; DHA Research & Development working to make war fighters more efficient

Lam (Southern Pacific Ocean) | NASA

Remarks by the President at Designation of Three New National Monuments | The White House

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz en route Chicago, IL, 2/19/2015 | The White House

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Labor Department News Releases Update

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: UltimateMe Helps Warfighters and Their Families Track Fitness Goals; Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs; Donors Recognized for Giving “The Gift” of Blood

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: UltimateMe Helps Warfighters and Their Families Track Fitness Goals; Soldier-Scientists begin closure of Ebola testing labs; Donors Recognized for Giving “The Gift” of Blood

Biosecurity in the Time of Ebola

IR-2015-31: IRS Warns Tax Preparers to Watch out for New Phishing Scam; Don’t Click on Strange Emails or Links Seeking Updated Information

Labor Department News Releases Update

FACT SHEET: The White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism | The White House

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Ministerial on Information Sharing to Counter Foreign Terrorist Fighters

Statement by the President on Ash Wednesday | The White House

Remarks by the President After Meeting with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter | The White House

Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko | The White House

Try before you fly

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Department of Defense will encourage warfighters to ‘Go for Green’ to improve health; Teacher Uses Initiative to Encourage Healthy Habits for a Lifetime in Students; Massive Global Effort Created Anti-Ebola Success

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Department of Defense will encourage warfighters to ‘Go for Green’ to improve health; Teacher Uses Initiative to Encourage Healthy Habits for a Lifetime in Students; Massive Global Effort Created Anti-Ebola Success

Get Ready for Bitterly Cold Temperatures This Week

Department of State Promotes U.S. Aerospace and Defense Technology at Aero India 2015

Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Kinematics - Science of NFL Football

Open Dialogue for the U.S. National Action Plan for Responsible Business Conduct

Defense.gov News Article: Iraqi Security Forces Repel ISIL Attack

Monday, February 16, 2015

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Murder of Egyptian Citizens | The White House

Growing Deltas in Atchafalaya Bay | NASA

Investor Advisory Committee Opening Remarks

IR-2015-29: IRS Makes it Easier for Small Businesses to Apply Repair Regulations to 2014 and Future Years

FACT SHEET: Supporting Travel and Tourism to Grow Our Economy by Improving the Arrivals Experience for International Travelers to the US | The White House

S&T Snapshot: Wildland Fire Fighter Uniform Redesigned

Sunday, February 15, 2015

IR-2015-28: More Taxpayers Using IRS.gov in 2015

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: DHA Health IT Director gives keynote address at event for fellow Cornell Business School Alums; Binding Wounds, Fighting to Serve: African-Americans in Military Medicine, Part 2; Air Force Ebola support winds down

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: DHA Health IT Director gives keynote address at event for fellow Cornell Business School Alums; Binding Wounds, Fighting to Serve: African-Americans in Military Medicine, Part 2; Air Force Ebola support winds down

WHITE HOUSE REPORT: Investing in our Future: Helping Teachers and Schools Prepare Our Children for College and Careers | The White House

Welcomes the Inaugural Class of Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellows

Higos (Northwest Pacific Ocean) | NASA

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Weekly Address: Giving Every Child, Everywhere, a Fair Shot | The White House

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Measles Outbreak Reinforces Need for Vaccines; Snuff Out Tobacco During The Great American Spit Out on Feb 19; The Lights Are Out and Everybody’s Home: Now What?

Defense.gov News Article: Carter ‘Will Help Keep Our Military Strong,’ President Says

Ceremony salutes recently returned units for service in Afghanistan

DOL NEWS BRIEF FOR FEB. 12, 2015

http://www.dol.gov/_sec/newsletter/

Technical Workshop on the Potential for Finding Life in a Europa Plume | NASA

Friday, February 13, 2015

Statement by the President | The White House

MMWR News Synopsis for February 12, 2015

LANL News: A Different Big Bang Theory: Los Alamos Unveils Explosives Detection Expertise

U.S. High School Graduation Rate Hits New Record High

IR-2015-27: IRS Warns of High Volume on Toll-Free Customer Service Phones; Urges Taxpayers to use IRS.gov Tools for Faster Answers

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at the 2015 Community College National Legislative Summit | The White House

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Remarks With Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Mangala Samaraweera Before Their Meeting

Labor Department News Releases Update

Secretary Duncan's Statement on Legislation Concerning No Child Left Behind Approved by U.S. House of Representatives Committee

President Obama Delivers a Statement on ISIL

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco Strengthening our Nation’s Cyber Defenses | The White House

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Attend the Presidential Inauguration of Her Excellency Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, President-elect of the Republic of Croatia | The White House

Defense.gov News Release: Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Proposed Authorization for Use of Military Force

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Air Force Medicine: A Vision for the Future; Emerging communications capability set to save lives during critical en-route care operations

Iron Brigade welcomes new command team

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Support for Authorization for Use of Military Force

Letter from the President -- Authorization for the Use of United States Armed Forces in connection with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant | The White House

Chairman Pearce Responds to Intro of Congressional Review Act Resolution

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: 'What You Do Matters': The Value for Navy Medicine Caregivers; DoD Patient Safety Resource Spotlight: Briefs and Huddles Toolkit

Defense.gov News Article: Obama, Merkel Discuss Ukraine Situation, ISIL

Wisconsin Air Guard team improves disaster response unit capabilities

Defense.gov News Article: Army Approves Purple Hearts for Fort Hood Shooting Victims

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Readout of the President’s Call with President Poroshenko of Ukraine | The White House

'We can take these kids where they need to go”

Affordable Care Act Gives New Farmers the Freedom to Farm | HHS Blog

Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan Rice on the 2015 National Security Strategy | The White House

Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Shelf Life Extension Program Cuts Drug Costs, Aids Combat Readiness; February 19 is Great American Spit Out; Responding to all Situations

From Brownsville, Brooklyn to the Oval Office: Vidal Meets the President

Monday, February 9, 2015

Readout of the Vice President’s Meetings in Munich | The White House

Ex-Im Celebrates Four Years of Opening Doors for Small Businesses

U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury Continue Raising Awareness of Income-Driven Repayment Options for Federal Student Loans

Secretary Duncan’s statement on new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives concerning No Child Left Behind

SEC.gov | Investor Alert: “Prime Bank” Investments Are Scams

IR-2015-22: IRS Launches Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers; Online Tool Offers New Option to Help Taxpayers

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Remarks at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo

MMWR- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Mountain to Mountain Video Series: Basin & Range Birding Trail

Wisconsin National Guard band sweeps Army music competition

LANL News: Scientists Call for Antibody ‘Bar Code’ System to Follow Human Genome Project

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Weekly Address: Everyone Who Works Hard Should Get Ahead | The White House

Mountain to Mountain Video Series: Recreation

Press Availability With Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk After Their Meeting

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Healthy Base Initiative Helps Grow Healthy Heart Community of Interest; AFMC promotes awareness of heart attack warning signs; Supporting Wounded, Ill and Injured Troops a DoD Priority

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Healthy Base Initiative Helps Grow Healthy Heart Community of Interest; AFMC promotes awareness of heart attack warning signs; Supporting Wounded, Ill and Injured Troops a DoD Priority

U.S. Education Department Announces Resolution of Civil Rights Investigation of Yakima School District (WA) Efforts to Address Harassment of Students

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Face of Defense - Clinicians Help Deployed Troops Fight Stress; Patient Safety Awareness Week 2015 – “United in Safety”; Sentinel Event Spotlight – Dental Events: Wrong-side Procedures

Wednesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Face of Defense - Clinicians Help Deployed Troops Fight Stress; Patient Safety Awareness Week 2015 – “United in Safety”; Sentinel Event Spotlight – Dental Events: Wrong-side Procedures

Friday, February 6, 2015

Remarks by the Vice President at a Meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk | The White House

Statement by the President on the Passing of Representative Alan Nunnelee | The White House

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Zero Tolerance Day for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting | The White House

IR-2015-24: Updated IRS Smartphone App IRS2Go Version 5.0 Now Available

Labor Department News Releases Update

We Are the Midwest Region - 2014

FDA ON Expanded Access (Compassionate Use)

Expanded Access (Compassionate Use)

Triumph Aerostructures, LLC Agrees to Reinstate 5 Employees and Pay $204,665 in Back Pay and Lost Benefits

Zenith has agreed to implement a series of improvements to improve outcomes, strengthen career training, and ensure accountability and transparency

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Labor Department News Releases Update: Jobs Report

Labor Department News Releases Update

Remarks by the President at National Prayer Breakfast | The White House

Readout of the President’s Meeting with American Muslim Leaders | The White House

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate | The White House

Remarks by the President Before Cabinet Meeting, 2/3/2015 | The White House

Ola (South Pacific Ocean) | NASA

Precision Medicine Initiative

http://www.nih.gov/precisionmedicine/

Human Rights in the New Approach to U.S.-Cuba Policy

IR-2015-19: Abusive Tax Shelters Again on the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2015 Filing Season

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Statement by the President on the Passing of Charlie Sifford | The White House

Defense.gov News Article: Work: FY 16 Budget Request Targets Modernization Efforts

Remarks by the President at the ACA Letter Writer Roundtable | The White House

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 2/3/2015 | The White House

President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration | The White House

The Death of Jordanian First Lieutenant al-Kasasbeh

Interview With Markus Sievers of Berliner Zeitung

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Soldiers reflect on 114th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps; Binding Wounds, Fighting to Serve: African-Americans in Military Medicine; Sentinel Event Spotlight – Addressing unresponsive neonatal resuscitation events: Improving Teamwork

Tuesday Health.mil News Round-Up: Soldiers reflect on 114th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps; Binding Wounds, Fighting to Serve: African-Americans in Military Medicine; Sentinel Event Spotlight – Addressing unresponsive neonatal resuscitation events: Improving Teamwork

Budget Press Conference | HHS.gov

Labor Department News Releases Update

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Defense.gov News Article: Hagel, Austin Extend Condolences on Murder of Jordanian Pilot

President Obama hosts the L.A. Kings and the L.A. Galaxy at the White House

Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Protect your heart – stop smoking; TRICARE Shares Safety Tips for the Season; Official Thanks Blood Donors, Encourages More Donations

Super View of Glendale and Phoenix | NASA

Obama’s 2016 Budget Seeks to Expand Educational Opportunity for All Students

President Obama's 2016 Budget Proposes Significant Investment in America's Public Buildings

Remarks by the President Honoring 2014 Stanley Cup Champions the L.A. Kings and 2014 MLS Cup Champions the L.A. Galaxy | The White House

Monday, February 2, 2015

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Chancellor Merkel of Germany | The White House

IR-2015-15: EITC Awareness Day: Many Workers May Not Know of Significant IRS Benefit

Federal Agencies Collaborate to Improve After-School Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education

Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama on USAToday.com: Counselors build the bridge to college | The White House

Red Arrow Soldiers return to Wisconsin

Recently-Approved Devices Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve - P140017

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Face of Defense: Compassionate Soldier Motivates Patients; Blood Donations prove useful for more than just traumatic events; AFSOUTH aides in training partners for UN Peace keeping mission

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Face of Defense: Compassionate Soldier Motivates Patients; Blood Donations prove useful for more than just traumatic events; AFSOUTH aides in training partners for UN Peace keeping mission

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: On Groundhog Day, Don’t Be Afraid of the Shadow of Failed Resolutions; Go Red on February 6th for Women’s Heart Health!; Affordable Health Care Act and Service Members

Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: On Groundhog Day, Don’t Be Afraid of the Shadow of Failed Resolutions; Go Red on February 6th for Women’s Heart Health!; Affordable Health Care Act and Service Members

DOL NEWS BRIEF FOR JANUARY 29, 2015

http://www.dol.gov/_sec/newsletter/

GSA Awards BPA for Infrastructure Services

Defense.gov News Article: Hagel Led Change, Maintained Mission Focus

Defense.gov News Article: Special Ops Commander Discusses Challenges, Priorities

Defense.gov News Article: Super Bowl Participants to Troops: ‘You’re the Real Heroes’