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From The White House
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland at a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
President Obama Announces A Key Administration Post
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/19/2013
President Obama Signs New Hampshire Disaster Declaration
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kenny of Ireland Before a Bilateral Meeting
Remarks by the First Lady at Champions of Change Women's Veterans Event
Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the Iraq War
White House Announces New Coordinator for Defense Policy, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Arms Control
Remarks By The President at Women's History Month Reception
Statement by the Press Secretary Announcing the Visit of African Leaders
Statement from the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden on the Nomination of Cathy Russell
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 03/18/2013
Statement by President Obama on Nowruz
Statement by the President on Rebecca Blank’s Departure
Remarks by the President Announcing the Nomination of Thomas Perez for Secretary of Labor
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Formation of Israel’s New Government
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the 25th Anniversary of the Halabja Massacre
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Time to Create the Energy Security Trust
Remarks by the President on American Energy -- Lemont, Illinois
Presidential Proclamation -- National Poison Prevention Week, 2013
From the House of Represenatives:
"On the House Floor"
H.Con.Res.25
H.Res.115
H.Res.127
H.Res.122
From the Senate:
"On the Senate Floor"
H.R.933
S.Res.81
From the State Dept.
Progress in Afghanistan
Syrian Humanitarian Crisis
Daily Press Briefing: Iraq
Yemen's National Dialogue
Ross Sea Conservation
U.S.-Irish Partnership
Resettlement Offer for Former Camp Ashraf Residents
U.S.-Australian Relations
St. Patrick's Day
Deteriorating Situation in the Central African Republic
From Congressional Budget Office
Snapshot of Guarantees of New Residential Mortgages
CBO Testifies on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program
Snapshot of the Highway Trust Fund
CBO Testifies on Federal Financial Support for Fuels and Energy Technologies
Snapshot of Child Nutrition Programs
Snapshot of Unemployment Benefits
Snapshots of CBO’s Budget Outlook
CBO’s Role in Budget Resolutions
Presentation to the National Association for Business Economics
Automatic Reductions in Government Spending -- aka Sequestration
From Consumer Product
Safety Commission
LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard
Stuart Weitzman Girls' Cha Cha Boots Recalled by Synclaire Brands Due to Fall Hazard
UNIQLO Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Walker Due to Choking Hazard
White House | Black Market Women's Shoes Recalled by Impo International Due to Fall Hazard
Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment
Disco Lights Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Electrical Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Justice
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
SlumberWorld Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Jerdon Style Recalls One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Dynacraft Recalls Monster High City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
From the Dept. of Education
A Level Playing Field, an Equal Starting Line
Education Department Releases Guidance on Providing Title IV Eligibility for Competency-Based Learned Programs
U.S. Department of Education Announces 10 States Will Receive Funding to Turn Around Their Lowest-Performing Schools
The Time is Now: Students Talk School and Community Safety with Secretary Duncan
Celebrating Women Educators
The Good News-Bad News Story of Education
Five Great Ways to Celebrate Pi Day on 3/14
U.S. Department of Education Announces 11 States Will Receive Funding to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Their Lowest-Performing Schools
Civil Rights Agreement Reached with South Carolina Technical College System on Accessibility of Websites to People with Disabilities
Updated Tool Helps Schools Track FAFSA Completion
U.S. Department of Education Announces New Executive Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Sequester Harms Education and Our Economy
U.S. Department of Education Awards More than $35,000 to Help Baltimore County's Perry Hall High School and Community Recover from School Shooting
Education Department Releases New School-Level Graduation Rate Data to Better Inform Parents, District Leaders
Teaching Computer Coding in K-12
America’s Middle Class Promise Starts Early
Champions of Change for Educational Excellence for African Americans
Let’s Move! Active Schools Initiative Hits the Schoolyard!
Smart Investments in Early Learning
CTE Can Fill The Gap, Open Doors to America’s Future
Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming Request Flexibility from No Child Left Behind
Supporting and Strengthening School Leadership
U.S. Department of Education Asks School Leaders to Initiate New Efforts to Reduce Gender-Based Violence
Announcing a New School Turnaround AmeriCorps Program
From FDA
Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain ProtiDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bars Manufactured by Pro-Amino International, Inc., Quebec, Canada
Nishimoto Trading Co., LTD Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kameda Brand 4.37 oz Packages of Rice Cracker "Kotsubukko"
Grippo Foods Inc. Issues A Voluntary Recall Of All Sizes Of Their Plain Potato Chips, Bar-B-Q Potato Chips, Cheddar Cheese With A Touch Of Jalapeno Potato Chips, Hot Dill Pickle Potato Chips, Sweet Bermuda Onion Potato Chips And Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips Due To Possible Health Risk
Bravo! Recalls 2 lb Tubes of Chicken Blend-Raw Frozen Food Diet for Dogs and Cats (One Lot Code) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possibility of Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Diggin’ Your Dog Recalls Strippin' Chicks Pet Treats Distributed in Colorado and Nevada Due to Possible Salmonella Hazard
Steve’s Real Food Recalls Turducken Canine Recipe Patties Because of Posssible Health Risk
Tri-union Seafoods Expands Recall To Include Chunk Light Tuna In Oil Products
Bumble Bee Foods Expands Voluntary Recall on Specific Codes of 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna Products Due to Loose Seals
Tri-Union Seafood Issues Voluntary Recall on Select 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
Bumble Bee Foods Issues Voluntary Recall On Specific Codes Of 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore And Chunk Light Tuna Products Due To Loose Seals
Cargill’s animal nutrition business conducts voluntary recall of select mineral product used in ruminant feed
Kroger Recalls Select Wheat Bread Products in Idaho, Oregon and Washington States
See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 1.7oz Divinity Egg with Walnuts, code L.A.D. 102/13
Food For Life issues Recall - Allergy Alert - Undeclared Allergen in Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal
United Pet Group Inc., Voluntarily Withdraws "Ultra Blend Gourmet Food for Parakeets," "eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets," "eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches," and "eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels" Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Domega NY International Co., Ltd Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Green Day Brand White Melon Seeds
Lion Pavilion Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grassplot Ginger Slices
Bruce Foods Corporation Expands Recall to Indiana of Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce Because of Possible Health Risk
From Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
FTC Staff: Connecticut Should Consider Expanding Advance Practice Registered Nurses' Role in Patient Care
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Epic Marketplace, Inc.
Retailers Agree to Settle FTC Charges They Marketed Real Fur Products as Fake Fur
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Equifax Information Services LLC
At FTC's Request, Court Halts Repeat Offender’s Most Recent Scam
Defendants Banned from Payment Processing, Will Pay $950,000 in FTC Settlement
FTC Announces Video With Tips for Mobile App Developers
FTC Staff Makes Recommendations to Texas Public Utility Commission on Programs to Improve Reliability of Electricity Markets
FTC Staff Revises Online Advertising Disclosure Guidelines
FTC and Idaho Attorney General Challenge St. Luke's Health System's Acquisition of Saltzer Medical Group as Anticompetitive
FTC Amicus Brief: Improper Use of Restricted Drug Distribution Programs May Impede Generic Competition
FTC Action Halts Brooklyn Company from Using Deception, Threats, and Intimidation to Trick Elderly Consumers Into Paying for Unordered Medical Alert Devices
FTC and DOJ Extend Public Comment Period for PAE Workshop Through April 5, 2013
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges That Non-Compete Agreement Harmed Competition in the Market for Bulk Bleach Used to Disinfect Water
FTC Staff Report Examines Growing Use of Mobile Payments
FTC to Host Mobile Cramming Roundtable May 8
In Comments to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, FTC Staff Expresses Concerns About Proposed Motor Vehicle Transportation Rules
Marketers of Alleged "Mass Joinder" and "Forensic Loan Audit" Mortgage Relief Services Scams Settle FTC Charges, Agree to Surrender Assets and Halt Deceptive Conduct
FTC Cracks Down on Senders of Spam Text Messages Promoting "Free" Gift Cards
FTC Sends Over $1 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Mortgage Relief Scheme That Posed as Government Assistance Program
FTC to Announce Nationwide Crackdown on Text Message Scams
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges Against The Sherwin-Williams Co. and PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.; Issues Enforcement Policy Statement on "Zero VOC" Paint Claims
FTC's Northeast Region Releases Top Complaint Categories in 2012
FTC Warns Small Businesses: Don't Open Email Falsely Claiming to be From FTC
From Library of Congress
InRetrospect: February Blogging Edition
Inquiring Minds: It’s All in a Word
I Love a Parade
Inquiring Minds: Exploring Jefferson's Universe
Leading a Library with a Long, Long Legacy
A Whale of an Acquisition
Library In The News: January Edition
National Book Festival: Save the Date, Take the Survey
The Feminine Mystique at 50
Last Word: Author Robert Caro on LBJ
From NASA
NASA to Hold News Teleconference to Discuss Planck Cosmology Findings (Update)
Space Station Astronauts Land Safely in Kazakhstan
NASA Media Accreditation Open for Test Flight of Orbital's Antares Rocket
NASA's Webb Telescope Gets Its Wings
NASA TV News Conference To Discuss Planck Cosmology Findings
NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility Manufactures Liquid Natural Gas Tanks for Lockheed Martin
NASA Rover Finds Conditions Once Suited for Ancient Life on Mars
Houston Conference to Feature NASA Missions' Science Results
NASA Launches Exploration Design Challenge
Amplified Greenhouse Effect Shifts North's Growing Seasons
From USA.gov Blog
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FTC Releases Top 10 Complaint Categories for 2012
Test Your Knowledge
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Buying a Car? Here’s What You Should Know
Tax Refund Thefts On The Rise
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First Emoji Book in the Library of Congress
Tornado Season is Here. Be Prepared!
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Don't Get Ripped Off by Fraudulent Health Products
How Many Federal Laws are There?
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Preserving Family Papers and Photos
Warning About the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) iPhone App
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What Are Sinkholes and Where Do They Occur?
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