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The Blog @ Homeland Security
20 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
Posted by the Office of Public AffairsSecretary Napolitano and White House Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Heidi Avery lay a wreath and observe a moment of silence in remembrance of those who were imprisoned, tortured or killed at Dachau Concentration Camp.[…]
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Armed with Science
20 May 2012 | 4:59 am
What would you do if a Facebook friend updated that they were depressed and thinking of ending their life?
What would you do if you observed a group of individuals bullying another person on a social media site? Would your[…]
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DoDLive
20 May 2012 | 4:38 am
More than 45 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a Tactical Small-Unit Leadership Course. The main focus of the event was to take potential fire team leaders out of their comfort zone and into[…]
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DoDLive
20 May 2012 | 4:18 am
A snapshot of true stories featuring veterans who honorably served their country, faced challenging life events and experiences, reached out for support, and are now living more fulfilled lives. They made the connection. You can, too. [There is a video[…]
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Armed with Science
19 May 2012 | 4:25 am
Did you know that the GPS was invented by scientists at the Naval Research Center?
Well now you do.
One of NRL’s greatest accomplishments has been the invention and development of the enabling technologies that became the Global Positioning System[…]
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Dipnote - U.S. Department of State Official Blog
18 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
In Afghanistan, the Administration has implemented three mutually reinforcing surges -- military, civilian and diplomatic -- to fulfill the national security imperative of ensuring that Afghanistan never again serves as a safe haven for al-Qaida. We are committed to learning[…]
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Dipnote - U.S. Department of State Official Blog
18 May 2012 | 6:36 pm
I stepped onto South American soil for the first time to participate in TechCamp Lima, the tenth such TechCamp. TechCamps are the pillar of Secretary Clinton's Civil Society 2.0 initiative and organized and run by the Secretary's Innovation team and[…]
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Office of Public Affairs
18 May 2012 | 2:55 pm
This week the Justice Department commemorated National Police Week by hosting and attending events across the country to honor those who have sacrificed for the protection of us all. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated[…]
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The Department of Commerce Blog
18 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
Guest blog post by Commerce Deputy Secretary Rebecca M. BlankThis morning, I had the privilege of delivering the commencement address to graduate students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) commencement ceremony.I was also deeply honored to receive an[…]
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The HUDdle
18 May 2012 | 12:18 pm
On Wednesday, May 16th, we released two reports on the impact HUD-approved housing counseling has for those families who purchase their first homes and those struggling to prevent foreclosure. In both studies, we found housing counseling significantly improved the likelihood[…]
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The HUDdle
18 May 2012 | 10:17 am
The White House, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a Maryland White House Forum on Housing yesterday to discuss programs and initiatives promoted by the Obama Administration that help responsible[…]
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(Work in Progress)
18 May 2012 | 7:48 am
Join the Department of Labor (DOL) for a Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, May 22 at 12 pm EDT.
Follow the Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall using the hashtag #VetsTownHall
You’ll have the chance to ask questions about[…]
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It's Our Environment
18 May 2012 | 7:30 am
Today is Bike to Work Day.
Two days ago, we blogged about the benefits of biking to work.
Did you ride your bike to work today?
If so, tell us about your experience in the comments below.
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Random Samplings
17 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
Written by: Alexa Jones-Puthoff
Census Bureau population estimates released today revealed a major demographic milestone. For the first time, a majority of our population under age 1 is minority. That means that more than 50 percent were some group other[…]
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The Department of Commerce Blog
17 May 2012 | 1:15 pm
Thirty-five outstanding small- or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) took center stage at the President’s “E” Awards ceremony at the White House today. This morning, Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Michelle O’Neill joined Senior[…]
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It's Our Environment
17 May 2012 | 7:30 am
By Lina Younes
As the summer season fast approaches, we’re seeing more colorful summer fashion items for sale in stores. However, there is one popular item that is valuable not only as a fashion statement, but for its health benefits[…]
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(Work in Progress)
17 May 2012 | 7:06 am
I believe that inclusion leads to innovation, and that by fostering a work culture respectful of individual differences—including disabilities—organizations benefit from varied perspectives on how to confront challenges and achieve success. And I know I’m not alone in this belief,[…]
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The Blog @ Homeland Security
16 May 2012 | 3:08 pm
Cross-posted from the Coast Guard Compass Posted by: LT Stephanie YoungDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano speaks at the Coast Guard Academy's 131st commencement exercise May 16, 2012, in New London , Conn. In all, 233 cadets received their[…]
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ED.gov Blog
16 May 2012 | 11:53 am
In the just-released April 2012 edition of “School Days,” the monthly video journal of the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama calls for quick action by the Congress to avoid a dramatic increase in the interest rate for Federal college[…]
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Family Matters Blog
16 May 2012 | 11:51 am
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service Ask people what their all-time favorite family vacation has been and chances are good national parks will be in most of the answers. I don’t have any science to back that up, but I have[…]
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ED.gov Blog
15 May 2012 | 10:59 am
Each year, millions of students face the challenge of choosing a college – and how to afford it is increasingly daunting for families. For many, the high price tag of a college education may discourage them from pursuing a degree,[…]
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Office of Public Affairs
14 May 2012 | 2:14 pm
The following post appears courtesy of Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs This week, we honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week. We are reminded that last[…]
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Family Matters Blog
11 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 11, 2012 – Military families have gotten a lot of attention lately for their sacrifices for the nation and for their volunteerism, which research shows runs well above the general population.[…]
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The Commissioner's Voice
11 May 2012 | 4:10 am
Every Mother’s Day, I gave my mom a gift—the potholders I wove on the loom myself or the ashtray with my picture on the bottom that I made at school. I would hide the present in my closet because my[…]
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Random Samplings
8 May 2012 | 2:40 pm
Written by: Wan He
China and India sit next to each other on the Asian continent, sharing a thousand-mile long border. The Silk Road connected these two countries more than 2,000 years ago, allowing exchanges not only in trade but[…]
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The Commissioner's Voice
5 Apr 2012 | 6:47 am
Technology has the power to help break down silos between state health and human services programs and improve customer service. The promise of interoperable computer systems is that families will not have to go through multiple applications, interviews and appointments[…]
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DOE Blog
27 May 2011 | 1:15 pm
Editor's note: This is a cross-post from the Energy Savers blog.
There are many ways to honor the men and women who died in service to our country this Memorial Day. You may be planning to attend a parade or[…]
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DOE Blog
27 May 2011 | 12:31 pm
Countries across the globe have a diversity of languages, cultures, and economics. But there’s one thing most of us share that we’d rather not -- a dependence on petroleum. Just as the U.S. Department of Energy is working to increase[…]
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USDA Blog
Nearly 150 years ago – on July 2, 1862, just two months after the creation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture – President Lincoln signed another historic measure, the Morrill Act, which created the land grant university system. Over the[…]
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