Saturday, September 21, 2013

Weekly Address: Congress Must Act Now to Pass a Budget and Raise the Debt Ceiling

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Weekly Address: Congress Must Act Now to Pass a Budget and Raise the Debt Ceiling

In his weekly address, President Obama says the economy is making progress five years after the worst recession since the Great Depression, but to avoid another crisis, Congress must meet two deadlines in the coming weeks: pass a budget by the end of the month to keep the government open, and raise the debt ceiling so America can pay its bills. Congress should vote to do these now, so that we can keep creating new jobs and expanding opportunity for the middle class.

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Five-Year Anniversary of the Financial Crisis: This week marked the fifth anniversary of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. “We've cleared away the rubble from the financial crisis and we've begun to lay a new foundation for economic growth and prosperity,” the President said. During his remarks on Monday, President Obama stressed the importance of growing the economy faster, creating better jobs, increasing wages and incomes, and expanding opportunity.

And as long as I’ve got the privilege of serving as your President, I will spend every moment of every day I have left fighting to restore security and opportunity for the middle class, and to give everyone who works hard a chance to get ahead.  

On this anniversary, senior staff across the Obama administration sat down and talked about the behind-the-scenes decision-making process and the challenges we’ve overcome as a nation to rebuild the economy.  Make sure to check out the audio stories here.

President’s Remarks on Washington Navy Yard: On Monday, President Obama gave a brief statement about the tragic events that happened at the Washington Navy Yard. “We send our thoughts and prayers to all at the Navy Yard who’ve been touched by this tragedy,” the President said. “We’re going to be investigating thoroughly what happened, as we do so many of these shootings, sadly, that have happened, and do everything that we can to try to prevent them.” The President ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until September 20th.

President Meets with Business Roundtable: On Wednesday, President Obama  spoke with members of the Business Roundable, a group of CEOs from some of the country’s leading companies. “I’m hugely invested in your success because this room represents not only an enormous amount of economic output, but also represents the hopes and dreams of people who are working very hard trying to make a living,” President Obama said. “When you succeed, when you’re doing well, when you’re competitive at a global scale, then America can do well also.” Read his remarks here.

Meeting with Export Council: The President met with his Export Council  on Thursday. This committee of government and private-sector leaders advises the President on trade and export related issues.

But I tell you, one of the biggest bright spots in our economy has been exports. The fact that "Made in America" means something and has provided a boost to our domestic economy, and has reminded the world just how competitive we are.

Read his full remarks here.

America’s Uninsured: On Tuesday, the Census Bureau released data which found the share of Americans without health insurance declined between 2011 and 2012. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that nearly 6 out of 10 uninsured Americans - more than 30 million people - could have access to high value health insurance for under $100 per person per month starting in 2014.

As well, new data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that there has been a dramatic slowdown in healthcare costs.

First Lady Speaks to Food Marketers: First Lady Michelle Obama addressed leaders from the food and media industry on Wednesday about the power of marketing in influencing kid’s food choices. She spoke on the importance of collaboration to shift the marketing of unhealthy products to healthier products. “I am not asking anyone to take the fun out of childhood.  As we all know, treats are one of the best parts of being a kid,” the First Lady said. “Instead, the goal here is to empower parents instead of undermining them as they try to make healthier choices for their families. Read her full remarks here.

Citizenship Day and Constitution Week: This week was Constitution Week, where we celebrated the enduring strength of our Constitution. On Tuesday, we recognized National Constitution and Citizenship Day, a day to reaffirm that we are a proud nation of immigrants. Across the United States this week, more than 180 naturalization ceremonies took place.

 

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Friday, September 20, 2013

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Semifreddi's Announces Voluntary Recall of Almond Biscotti and Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti for Undeclared Milk and Soy

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Semifreddi's Inc. of Alameda, CA is recalling all packaged Almond Biscotti and Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti because the food allergens milk and soy were not declared on the product labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of serious allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, if they consume the products.

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CDC Media Advisory: Positive relationship factors may help break cycle of child maltreatment

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Positive relationship factors may help break cycle of child maltreatment

What

The Journal of Adolescent Health released a special supplement investigating the role of safe, stable, nurturing relationships (SSNRs) and social contexts in the cycle of child maltreatment across generations. Efforts focused on enhancing SSNRs between parents and children, as well as between parents and other adults, may be a helpful prevention strategy for breaking the cycle of child maltreatment and promoting life-long health.

The special issue includes the following:

  • Examining the Role of Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships in the Intergenerational Continuity of Child Maltreatment—Introduction to the Special Issue
  • Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships Break the Intergenerational Cycle of Abuse: A Prospective Nationally Representative Cohort of Children in the United Kingdom
  • Disrupting Intergenerational Continuity in Harsh and Abusive Parenting: The Importance of a Nurturing Relationship with a Romantic Partner
  • Tests of the Mitigating Effects of Caring and Supporting Relationships in the Study of Abusive Disciplining Over Two Generations
  • Breaking the Cycle of Maltreatment: The Role of Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships
  • Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships as a Moderator of Intergenerational Continuity of Child Maltreatment: A Meta-Analysis
  • The Complex Etiology and Lasting Consequences of Child Maltreatment
  • Advances in Understanding Intergenerational Transmission of Parenting Practices and the Role of Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships: Comments on a Promising Approach, Practical Application, and Some Cautions

When

September 20, 2013

Where

Journal of Adolescent Health

Findings
Key findings emerged on the positive effect of SSNRs on disrupting the transmission of child maltreatment across generations:

  • Parents who were maltreated as children were more likely to have children who were also maltreated.
  • SSNRs may help break the cycle of maltreatment from parent to child.
  • Supportive and nurturing relationships for adults can be protective for children

For more information on child maltreatment prevention, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/index.html
For more information on creating SSNRs, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/essentials/index.html
For more information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/ace
For more information on CDC’s Public Health Leadership Initiative, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/phl/index.html

 

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West Wing Week, or "Every Moment of Every Day"

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This afternoon, at 1:50 p.m. ET, the President will deliver a speech at the Ford Kansas City Stamping Plant in Liberty, Missouri, where he will continue to highlight the progress we have made since the beginning of the financial crisis five years ago and the work that lies ahead to continue strengthening our economy.

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West Wing Week, or "Every Moment of Every Day"

This week, President Obama spoke on the shootings at the Washington, DC Navy Yard. As part of the five-year anniversary of the financial crisis, he invited small business owners to the White House, addressed  the Business Roundtable and the Export Council, and sat down for interviews with ABC & Telemundo. President Obama also welcomed the Amir of Kuwait, newly appointed Foreign Ambassadors, and Youth of the Year winners -- and the First Lady spoke on marketing healthier food to children.

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President Obama Meets with the Export Council

Yesterday President Obama met with his Export Council, a committee of government and private-sector leaders who advise him on trade and export related issues. President Obama told the council that although there is more work to do five years after the start of the financial crisis, our economic recovery is well underway thanks to the grit and resilience of the American people, the work of our business sector and timely government response to the crisis.

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A Clean Energy Revolution -- Now

Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz writes about the new Department of Energy report, "Revolution Now: the Future Arrives for Four Clean Energy Technologies" documents this transformation and what it means for America’s energy economy. The clean technology revolution is upon us.

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First Lady Michelle Obama Encourages Collaborative Food Marketing Effort to Empower Parents

On Wednesday, the First Lady addressed a diverse cross section of leaders from food and media industry executives, advocates, parent leaders, government agency representatives and researchers about the power of marketing in influencing kids’ food choices and the need for leveraging this power toward healthier food options for our nation’s children.

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  Today's Schedule

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9:45 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

10:00 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

11:00 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks highlighting the launch of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue.

11:30 AM: The Vice President attends the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

12:20 PM: The President arrives Kansas City, Missouri

12:30 PM: The Vice President meets with President Enrique Peña Nieto

1:30 PM: The President tours the Ford Stamping Plant

1:30 PM: The Vice President and President Peña Nieto delivers statements to the press

1:50 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Ford Stamping Plant WATCH LIVE

2:55 PM: The President departs Kansas City, Missouri en route Washington, DC

5:05 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

5:20 PM: The President arrives at the White House

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Baxter Initiates Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Dual Luer Lock Caps

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09/19/2013 07:09 PM EDT

Baxter International Inc. announced today it has initiated a voluntary recall of two lots of its Dual Luer Lock Caps (Product Code 2C6250, Lots 10043 and 10044) because of the presence of loose particulate matter found in the packaging. Particulate matter entering the fluid path from the Luer Lock Caps may result in thrombotic and embolic events, including: pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction and stroke.

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Wegmans Food Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy (Allergen) in Wegmans Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins, 14 oz.

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09/19/2013 04:25 PM EDT

Wegmans is recalling 4,327 units of Wegmans brand APPLE CINNAMON Mini Muffins, Net Wt. 14 oz., because the product contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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