National Income and Product Accounts Gross Domestic Product: Fourth Quarter and Annual 2017 (Second GDP Estimate Revised Down)
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2018 09:50 AM
Washington, DC...Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.2 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for the "advance" estimate issued last month. In the advance estimate, the increase in real GDP was 2.6 percent. With this second estimate for the fourth quarter, the general picture of economic growth remains the same.
Good Morning Calaveras Featuring Keynote by Kathy Toepel, Associate Director Common Ground Senior Services
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2018 01:54 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Monthly Good Morning Calaveras Program is March 7th. This month the Guest Speaker is Kathy Toepel, Associate Director, Common Ground Senior Services. Get Your Tickets Now...
Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress by Fed Chairman Jerome H. Powell
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2018 08:27 AM
Washington, DC....Chairman Hensarling, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee, I am pleased to present the Federal Reserve's semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress. On the occasion of my first appearance before this Committee as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, I want to express my appreciation for my predecessor, Chair Janet Yellen, and her important contributions. During her term as Chair, the economy continued to strengthen and Federal Reserve policymakers began to normalize both the level of interest rates and the size of the balance sheet. Together, Chair Yellen and I have worked to ensure a smooth leadership transition and provide for continuity in monetary policy. I also want to express my appreciation for my colleagues on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Finally, I want to affirm my continued support for the objectives assigned to us by the Congress--maximum employment and price stability--and for transparency about the Federal Reserve's policies and programs. Transparency is the foundation for our accountability, and I am committed to clearly explaining what we are doing and why we are doing it. Today I will briefly discuss the current economic situation and outlook before turning to monetary policy.
Mark Twain Medical Center Awards Over $32,000 in Community Grants
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2018 11:45 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is proud to announce the names of the several Calaveras County not-for-profit organizations that received the Dignity Heath Mark Twain Medical Center Community Grant for 2017. The hospital honored grant recipients at an awards luncheon in January. To date, more than $380,000 has been awarded to Calaveras organizations by the MTMC Community Grants Program. The Mark Twain Dignity Health Community Grants Program varies according to the size of each hospital. The project or program must be a response to the health priorities identified in the local Dignity Health hospital’s community health assessment or benefit plan, and the project to be funded must involve collaboration with a minimum of two other organizations and/or with a Dignity Health hospital in our community.
From left to right: Nicki Stevens, Marketing & Business Development Manager MTMC; Kevin Hesser, Calaveras Unified School District- Garden’s to Grow In; Katie Lackler , Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program; Cheree Munoz, Executive Camp Director of Dream Mountain Christian Camp; Bob Diehl, MTMC CEO/President
Congratulations To Deputy Andrew Smith on His Retirement
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/26/2018 02:20 PM
Sonora, CA...From the Tuolumne Sheriff's Dept. Congratulations to Jail Deputy Andrew Smith on his retirement. Dep. Smith has served our office and community for 20 years. We thank you for your professionalism and dedication and wish you the very best on your next chapter. You will be missed!
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on North Korea Sanctions
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2018 01:00 AM
Washington, DC...Hello, everybody. Today, the Treasury Department is announcing the largest set of sanctions ever imposed in connection with North Korea. This action targets the deceptive shipping practices that have enabled the Kim regime to fund its dangerous weapons programs. Our actions target shipping and trade companies, vessels, and individuals across the world who we know are working with North Korea’s behalf. Specifically, we are sanctioning 27 entities, 28 vessels, and 1 individual, all involved in sanctions evasions schemes.
Jackson Rancheria Donates $10,000 to Calaveras Community Foundation
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/23/2018 03:24 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). Rich Hoffman, CEO at Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, deserves our special thanks. As a loyal supporter and business partner for many years, the Rancheria maintains a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations in Calaveras County. During those years, over $90,000 has been donated to the Foundation. Additionally, Rancheria employees are making individual donations to CCF via payroll deductions. The CCF’s grant program benefits from these donations.
Attorney General Becerra Establishes Bureau of Environmental Justice
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/22/2018 09:19 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced that he is establishing a Bureau of Environmental Justice (Bureau) within the Environment Section at the California Department of Justice. The Bureau’s mission will be to protect people and communities that endure a disproportionate share of environmental pollution and public health hazards. This will be accomplished through oversight, investigation, and enforcement of the law. The Bureau’s attorneys will work primarily with attorneys in the Environment Section handling environmental enforcement matters on behalf of Attorney General Becerra. They will also coordinate with and utilize the expertise of other sections within the Attorney General’s Office, as needed.
