Sonora, CA...From the Stanislaus National Forest..."Wildlife biologist Marcie Baumbach helps conduct bat surveys across the forest to learn more about species composition, age, sex, reproductive status, and body condition." Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature. Bat Week is organized by a team of representatives from across the United States and Canada from conservation organizations and government departments.
The White House on a Year of Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/24/2018 01:10 PM
Washington, DC...One year ago this week, President Donald J. Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. Ever since, the Trump Administration has applied an all-of-Government approach to the epidemic, allowing each agency and department to do their part to help the cause. This is a crisis that cannot be solved through Government action alone. Private-sector and nonprofit partners are stepping up and stepping in to make a difference. Today, President Trump hosted 21 of these organizations at the White House. Their work is innovative, groundbreaking, and promising for the millions of Americans who struggle with addiction or support loved ones who do.
Washington, DC...Between October 22 and 24, 2018, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida. The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. “This investigation is of the highest priority for the FBI. We have committed the full strength of the FBI’s resources and, together with our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces, we will continue to work to identify and arrest whoever is responsible for sending these packages,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “We ask anyone who may have information to contact the FBI. Do not hesitate to call; no piece of information is too small to help us in this investigation.”
Secretary of State Pompeo on Saudi Arabia, Migrant Caravan & More!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2018 04:43 PM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start off by offering a somber commemoration. Thirty-five years ago today, a Hizballah terrorist, trained by the Iranian regime, drove a truck packed with explosives into the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 241 Marines, sailors, and soldiers. We will never forget that cowardly act of terrorism or the heroes who came in peace and gave their lives that day. The President just spoke, as many of you know. I have five topics I want to address today that will add color to some of the things that the President said.
Council of Economic Advisers Issue Report on The Opportunity Costs of Socialism
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2018 08:30 PM
Washington, DC...Today, the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) released a report outlining the opportunity costs of socialism on the macro economy, including standards of living, and the impact on the Federal budget. Coincident with the 200th anniversary of Karl Marx’s birth, socialism is making a comeback in American political discourse. Detailed policy proposals from self-declared socialists are gaining support in Congress and among much of the electorate.
This is the executive summary but you can read the full report here or by clicking the image above.
President Donald J. Trump Signs America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, Into Law
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2018 10:39 PM
Washington, DC...On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, the President signed into law: S. 3021, the “America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018,” which authorizes construction of Army Corps of Engineers water resources projects for flood risk management, navigation, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and environmental restoration; modifies previously authorized projects; and contains other water-related provisions.
Yosemite National Park Celebrates the 9th Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/21/2018 10:51 AM
Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the park’s Volunteer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in nine different categories for exemplary service to Yosemite National Park. In 2017, Yosemite National Park hosted over 10,734 volunteers who donated over 139,500 hours to help with a wide variety of volunteer projects. This annual award ceremony is held each year as part of Yosemite’s celebration of National Public Lands Day, and in conjunction with the Yosemite Facelift park-wide cleanup event.
HST Carrier Strike Group Enters Arctic Circle, First Carrier in Area Since 1991
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/21/2018 07:02 PM
Norwegian Sea.....Accompanied by select ships from Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG-8), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) traveled north to demonstrate the flexibility and toughness of U.S. naval forces through high-end warfare training with regional allies and partners. USS America (CV 66) was the last ship to operate in the area, participating in NATO exercise North Star in September 1991.
