Weekly Address: Merry Christmas From The President & The First Lady
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/27/2016 10:56 AM
Washington, DC...In this week’s address, the President and the First Lady wished all Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. They reflected on the honor of serving the American people as President and First Lady over the past eight years and the progress that has been made. The President and the First Lady recognized our troops and their families for their service, and they encouraged everyone to visit JoiningForces.gov to find out how to support service members, veterans, and military families in your community.
President-Elect Donald Trump Appoints Dr. Peter Navarro To Head White House National Trade Council
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/22/2016 11:25 AM
New York, NY...President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced the formation of the White House National Trade Council (NTC) and his selection of Dr. Peter Navarro to serve as Assistant to the President and Director of Trade and Industrial Policy.
President-Elect Donald J. Trump Names Kellyanne Conway Counselor To The President
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/22/2016 05:28 PM
Palm Beach, FL...President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his selection of Kellyanne Conway to serve as Counselor to the President. Conway has been serving as a senior member of the President-elect’s transition team and previously served as the campaign manager of his successful run for the presidency.
President-Elect Donald J. Trump Names Carl Icahn Special Advisor To The President On Regulatory Reform
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/22/2016 05:11 PM
New York, NY... President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced that Carl Icahn has agreed to serve as a special advisor to the President on issues relating to regulatory reform.
National Income & Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product Revised Up To 3.5% In Third Quarter 2016
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/22/2016 10:56 AM
Washington, DC...Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2016(table 1), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.4 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for the "second" estimate issued last month. In the second estimate, the increase in real GDP was 3.2 percent. With this third estimate for the third quarter, nonresidential fixed investment, personal consumption expenditures (PCE), and state and local government spending increased more than previously estimated, but the general picture of economic growth remains the same..
President Obama Grants 153 Commutations & 78 Pardons To Individuals Deserving Of A Second Chance
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/19/2016 02:01 PM
Washington, DC...Today, President Obama granted clemency to 231 deserving individuals — the most individual acts of clemency granted in a single day by any president in this nation’s history. With today’s 153 commutations, the President has now commuted the sentences of 1,176 individuals, including 395 life sentences. The President also granted pardons to 78 individuals, bringing his total number of pardons to 148. Today’s acts of clemency — and the mercy the President has shown his 1,324 clemency recipients — exemplify his belief that America is a nation of second chances.
The Assassination Of Russian Ambassador To Turkey Andrey Karlov
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/19/2016 04:57 PM
Washington, DC...The United States condemns the assassination today in Ankara of Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, the Russian people, and with the other victims who were injured in this shooting.
Washington, DC...SECRETARY KERRY: Hello, everybody. I just wanted to bring you all up to date on what we’ve been trying to do with respect to the tragic situation in Syria, and obviously mostly focused or especially Aleppo.
President-Elect Donald J. Trump Intends To Nominate General James Mattis As Secretary Of The United States Department Of Defense
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/07/2016 12:39 PM
New York, NY... President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate General James Mattis, retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general, to serve as Secretary of the United States Department of Defense. Among the most decorated and legendary leaders in our country, Gen. Mattis has spent his life defending America in numerous theaters of war.
Justice Department Clears Alaska Air Group's Acquisition Of Virgin America
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/06/2016 05:05 PM
Seattle, WA...The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group's (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
