Saturday, August 31, 2013

President Obama's Decision on Syria

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President Obama's Decision on Syria

Just now, President Obama laid out the case for a targeted military action against Syrian regime targets as a result of their use of chemical weapons that killed over one thousand people -- including hundreds of children. The President also made clear that this would not be an open-ended intervention, and there will be with no American troops on the ground.

While the President was clear on the need for action, he announced he would seek Congressional authorization for the use of force.

Watch the President’s statement now in his own words:

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Commemorating Labor Day

President Obama discusses Labor Day and reflects on the contributions of the working men and women in our country. The President says that by recommitting ourselves to the values of working Americans and coming together with common purpose, we can ensure that everyone who works hard has a chance to get ahead.

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50th Anniversary of the March on Washington: On Wednesday, President Obama spoke from the Lincoln Memorial at the “Let Freedom Ring” Ceremony, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. President Obama was joined by former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, along with members of the King family, civil rights leaders, and other dignitaries. Thousands converged from across the country to join in this historic event. In his remarks, President Obama honored the heroes that marched in 1963, but stressed that while the nation has come far in the past fifty years, there is still work to be done.

But we would dishonor those heroes as well to suggest that the work of this nation is somehow complete. The arc of the moral universe may bend towards justice, but it doesn’t bend on its own. To secure the gains this country has made requires constant vigilance, not complacency.

In recognition of the historic March on Washington, Administration officials wrote blog posts reflecting on what the civil rights movement meant for the country, the urgency of continuing that march, and what lies ahead.

For more information, check out six videos that capture our favorite moments of the President with icons of the Civil Rights Movement.

“The Powerbroker” Screening: A day before the President spoke at the Lincoln Memorial, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a screening of “The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights,” a documentary detailing the life and achievements of the civil rights leader. The First Lady also spoke to a group of students who attended the screening.

The thing I want you all to remember, as you watch this film, is that we are here because of that struggle.  I'm here because of that struggle. And even though you may think you have some struggles, your paths are a whole lot easier because of the work these men and women did.

Women’s Equality Day: Tuesday was Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment and celebrates advocates like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Ida B. Wells, who devoted their lives to ensuring that women would have a voice in democracy. In advance of Women’s Equality Day, the President visited Seneca Falls, New York during his college affordability bus tour, where the first Women’s Right Convention was held in 1848. President Obama presented the Women’s Rights National Historic Park with a copy of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the first bill he signed into law, which makes it easier for women to bring forward pay discrimination claims.

Medal of Honor Ceremony: Also on Tuesday, the President presented the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter. Carter was one of 53 Americans stationed at a remote outpost in Afghanistan when it came under attack by more than 300 Taliban fighters. The President recognized Carter’s courage and strength, both on the battlefield and in speaking openly and honestly about his struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress.

ATF Director Sworn-In: Vice President Joe Biden swore-in B. Todd Jones as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Thursday. The Vice President also announced two new executive actions to reduce gun violence, building on the gun violence reduction plan he and the President presented at the beginning of this year.

Appointment of new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan: On Wednesday, President Obama appointed Ambassador Donald Booth as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. Ambassador Booth will play a vital role in supporting peace between these two nations.

 

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Friday, August 30, 2013

2013-08-31 06:38:37 UPDATED: (M6.1) ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKA 51.4 -174.9 (442af)

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M6.1 - ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKA

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Magnitude 6.1
Date-Time
  • 31 Aug 2013 06:38:37 UTC
  • 30 Aug 2013 18:38:37 near epicenter
  • 30 Aug 2013 20:38:37 standard time in your timezone
Location 51.415N 174.939W
Depth 20 km
Distances
  • 100 km (62 mi) SSW of Atka, Alaska
  • 1548 km (959 mi) SSE of Anadyr', Russia
  • 1803 km (1117 mi) E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia
  • 1819 km (1127 mi) E of Yelizovo, Russia
  • 2640 km (1636 mi) W of Whitehorse, Canada
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 14.4 km; Vertical 6.8 km
Parameters Nph = 123; Dmin = 101.5 km; Rmss = 1.26 seconds; Gp = 57°
Version = 7
Event ID us b000je9f

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Ajax, a German shepherd military working dog, leaps over a hurdle during a training session on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2013. Ajax is assigned to the 673d Air Base Wing Security Forces Squadron, where airmen train with their K-9 counterparts to keep their teams flexible to respond to law enforcement emergencies and overseas deployments.
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Beeler constructs wall frames while building a compound for an Army support brigade in Shindand, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2013. Beeler, a builder, is assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15.
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Because They Marched

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This week, the President hit the road for a College Affordability bus tour in New York and Pennsylvania, conferred the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry, and reflected on what the Civil Rights Movement has meant for the country on the anniversary of the March on Washington 50 years ago, at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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Reducing America’s Dependence on Foreign Oil As a Strategy to Increase Economic Growth and Reduce Economic Vulnerability 

Yesterday the Bureau of Economic Analysis revised up its estimate of second quarter GDP from 1.7 percent to 2.5 percent. This is yet another reminder that the President’s focus on increasing America’s energy independence is not just a critical national security strategy, it is also part of an economic plan to create jobs, expand growth and cut the trade deficit.

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Historic Energy Efficiency Rules Would Save Consumers Money and Cut Carbon Emissions

Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Heather Zichal shares the President's new goal in his Climate Action Plan: efficiency standards for appliances and federal buildings set in the first and second terms combined will reduce carbon pollution by at least 3 billion metric tons cumulatively by 2030

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Vice President Biden Swears in ATF Director, Announces Two New Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence

Yesterday, Vice President Biden swore in B. Todd Jones as the first permanent Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in seven years. As the Vice President said, “ATF is the key agency enforcing our gun laws, and they need a permanent director in order to do that and to do the job to the best of their ability.” The Vice President was joined by Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy Attorney General Jim Cole.

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12:00 PM: The Vice President will host President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia GrybauskaitÄ— of Lithuania and President Andris BÄ“rziņš of Latvia for a lunch meeting

2:15 PM: The President and Vice President meet with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, Dalia GrybauskaitÄ— of Lithuania, and President Andris BÄ“rziņš of Latvia

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2013-08-30 16:25:03 UPDATED: (M7.0) ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKA 51.7 -175.4 (442af)

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M7.0 - ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS., ALASKA

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Magnitude 7.0
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  • 30 Aug 2013 16:25:03 UTC
  • 30 Aug 2013 04:25:03 near epicenter
  • 30 Aug 2013 06:25:03 standard time in your timezone
Location 51.711N 175.366W
Depth 34 km
Distances
  • 91 km (56 mi) ESE of Adak, Alaska
  • 1509 km (935 mi) SSE of Anadyr', Russia
  • 1765 km (1094 mi) E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia
  • 1782 km (1104 mi) E of Yelizovo, Russia
  • 2642 km (1638 mi) W of Whitehorse, Canada
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 12.7 km; Vertical 6.3 km
Parameters Nph = 140; Dmin = 93.8 km; Rmss = 1.07 seconds; Gp = 57°
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Event ID us b000jdt7

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Wellness Pharmacy, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Six Medications Due to Concerns of Sterility Assurance at Testing Vendor

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