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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Mary B. DeRosa, Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United NationsFrank E. Loy, Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United NationsKendrick B. Meek, Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations

The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Jack Baylis, Member, National Infrastructure Advisory CouncilDavid J. Grain, Member, National Infrastructure Advisory CouncilDonald R. Knauss, Member, National Infrastructure Advisory CouncilConstance H. Lau, Member, National Infrastructure Advisory CouncilBeverly A. Scott, Member, National Infrastructure Advisory Council

President Obama said, “These fine public servants both bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their new roles.  Our nation will be well-served by these men and women, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come.”

President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Mary B. DeRosa, Nominee for Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
Mary B. DeRosa served as Deputy Counsel to the President and National Security Council Legal Adviser from January 2009 until June 2011. Before joining the Administration, Ms. DeRosa was a staff member on the Obama Biden Transition Team.  Ms. DeRosa was Chief Counsel for National Security for the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2007 to 2008 and a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies from 2002 to 2007. From 1994 to 2001, Ms. DeRosa held a number of positions in the Clinton administration, including serving as Special Counsel to the General Counsel at the Department of Defense, Deputy Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, and Special Assistant to the President and Legal Advisor. Prior to joining the government, Ms. DeRosa was in private practice at Arnold & Porter. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the George Washington School of Law.

Frank E. Loy, Nominee for Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
Frank E. Loy was the Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs at the Department of State from 1998 to 2001.  From 1981 to 1995, Mr. Loy was President of The German Marshall Fund of the U.S.  Prior to that, Mr. Loy served at the Department of State as Director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs, with personal rank of Ambassador, from 1979 to 1981 and as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Affairs from 1965 to 1970.  Mr. Loy also held a number of positions in the business sector including roles as President of Penn Central Company and as Senior Vice President for International Affairs of Pan American World Airways.  Mr. Loy currently serves on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund, the Nature Conservancy, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Washington Ballet, Resources for the Future, and the Pew Center for Global Climate Change.  Mr. Loy holds a B.A. from UCLA and L.L.B. from Harvard.

Kendrick B. Meek, Nominee for Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
Kendrick B. Meek is the President of KBM Solutions LLC, a consulting firm focusing on disaster recovery, humanitarian assistance, emergency medical relief, and Chairman of the Editorial Board of Politic365, an online news source for policy and politics affecting communities of color.  From 2002 to 2010, Mr. Meek represented the 17th Congressional District of Florida.   During his time in Congress, Mr. Meek served on the House Armed Services and Ways and Means Committees.  He also served as co-chairman of the 30-Something Working Group, and was appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.  Mr. Meek began his career as a Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol.  He later became a Captain and was assigned to the security detail traveling with Democratic Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay.  Mr. Meek served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1995 to 1998 and in the Florida Senate from 1999 to 2002.   Mr. Meek graduated from Florida A&M University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to  key Administration posts:

Jack Baylis, Appointee for Member, National Infrastructure Advisory Council
Jack Baylis is the Executive Vice President of Global Water for AECOM Technology Corporation, a global provider of professional, technical and management support services for a range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water, and government.  Previously, he was the U.S. Group Executive for Strategic Development at AECOM.  Prior to joining AECOM, Mr. Baylis was Senior Vice President at CH2M Hill, a global provider for full-service engineering, construction, and operations.  He also served as  Vice President at Brown and Caldwell and as President and Chief Operating Officer of the manufacturing firm Linabond.  Mr. Baylis holds a B.S. from the University of California at Davis.

David J. Grain, Appointee for Member, National Infrastructure Advisory Council
David J. Grain is the Founder and Managing Partner of Grain Management, LLC, a private equity firm that invests in the telecommunications sector, primarily focused on Federal and state government wireless systems.  Grain Management’s investments include towers, spectrum, and backhaul.  Prior to founding Grain Management, Mr. Grain served as President of Global Signal Inc. from 2002 to 2005.  Before joining Global Signal, Mr. Grain was Senior Vice President of AT&T Broadband's New England Region and was an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley.   He is the Vice Chair of the Investment Advisory Council for the Florida State Board of Administration.  Mr. Grain holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and an M.B.A. from The Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.

Donald R. Knauss, Appointee for Member, National Infrastructure Advisory Council
Donald R. Knauss is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Clorox Company.  Prior to joining Clorox, Mr. Knauss worked for The Coca-Cola Company from 1994 to 2006.  His executive leadership there included President and Chief Executive Officer of The Minute Maid Company from 2000 to 2003 and President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola North America from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Knauss previously held a variety of positions in marketing and sales with the Frito-Lay and Tropicana divisions of PepsiCo, Inc.  He began his business career as a brand manager in the paper products division at Procter & Gamble. Prior to that, he served as an officer of the United States Marine Corps.  Mr. Knauss holds a B.A. from Indiana University.

Constance H. Lau, Appointee for Member, National Infrastructure Advisory Council
Constance H. Lau currently serves as Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer for Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI).  She is also Chairman of the Board for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., an HEI subsidiary.  Since joining HEI in 1984, Ms. Lau has served in various leadership capacities including Assistant Corporate Counsel for the Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer of HEI, and Financial Vice President and Treasurer of HEI Power Corp., a former HEI subsidiary.  In addition to her current role at HEI, Ms. Lau has also been serving as the President and Chief Executive of American Savings Bank since 2001.  She previously served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Savings Bank from 1999 to 2001.  Ms. Lau began her career as a corporate attorney in San Francisco and has been involved in finance, law, real estate development, investments, and international business.  She holds a B.S. from Yale University, a J.D. from the University of California’s Hastings College of Law, and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

 Beverly A. Scott, Appointee for Member, National Infrastructure Advisory Council 
 Beverly A. Scott is the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.  She was appointed to this position in 2007, becoming the first female Chief Executive Officer of MARTA.  Prior to her current position, she served as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Sacramento Regional Transit District.  Prior to that, she served as the General Manager of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, one of four statewide public transit systems in the United States.  Ms. Scott has also held senior-level positions with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation, the Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit.  Ms. Scott began her career with the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority. Ms. Scott holds a B.A. from Fisk University and a Ph.D. from Howard University.

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Obama launches administration strong cities, strong communities for local development support

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For Immediate Release July 11, 2011 Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Local Development

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Obama Administration launched Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a new and customized pilot initiative to strengthen local capacity and spark economic growth in local communities while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and efficiently. To accomplish this, federal agencies will provide experienced staff to work directly with six cities: Chester, PA; Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; Fresno, CA; Memphis, TN; and New Orleans, LA.  These teams will work with local governments, the private sector, and other institutions to leverage federal dollars and support the work being done at the local level to encourage economic growth and community development.  

Additionally, communities nationwide will be eligible to compete for comprehensive economic planning assistance through a grant competition designed to spark local innovation. By integrating government investments and partnering with local communities, SC2 channels the resources of the federal government to help empower cities as they develop and implement their vision for economic growth.  

“Over the past two and a half years, the Obama Administration received feedback from leaders all across the country who described the kind of partnership that would be most useful to them for economic growth,” said Domestic Policy Director Melody Barnes.  “The result is Strong Cities, Strong Communities, an innovative new pilot that will help strengthen local communities while also delivering federal resources and assistance more effectively.”   

Added Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, “This is exactly the kind of federal initiative that President Obama pledged to create – one that respects the wisdom of local leadership and helps mayors and other local officials utilize federal resources more effectively.  President Obama has consistently demonstrated his commitment to a robust partnership with America’s cities and counties– Strong Cities, Strong Communities is yet another example of this important partnership.”

Through this pilot, the Obama Administration will focus on three key goals:

Improving the way federal government does business:  Cutting through red tape and rationalizing the federal bureaucracy to help deal with the overlapping maze of agencies, regulations and program requirements that are sometimes confusing to local governments;Providing assistance and support – working with local communities to find ground up, not top down solutions:  Providing on the ground technical assistance and planning resources tailored to local governments’ needs and helping them use the federal funds they already receive more efficiently and effectively; andPartnering for growth: Developing critical partnerships with key local and regional stakeholders that encompass not only municipal and state governments, but also new partnerships with the business community, non-profits, anchor institutions, faith-based institutions, and other public, private, and philanthropic leaders.  

In addition to building the capacity of local governments, SC2 aims to encourage partnerships among local community organizations, anchor institutions, businesses, foundations and government agencies, helping to leverage federal investments and increase impact. The four components of SC2 include:

SC2 Community Solutions Teams: Community Solutions Teams comprised of federal employees from several different agencies will work directly with cities to support mayors in Chester, PA; Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; Fresno, CA; Memphis, TN; and New Orleans, LA. Community Solutions Teams will assist cities with issues mayors have identified as vital to their economic strategies, including efforts to build on local assets, strengthen regional economies, develop transportation infrastructure, improve job-training programs and support community revitalization.  SC2 Fellowship Program: A complement to the Community Solutions Teams, a new fellowship program will select, train, and place early- to mid-career professionals to serve multi-year terms in local government positions to give cities additional capacity.  An intermediary will be selected to run the fellowship program, and Fellows will be selected through a competitive national process. The Program will be funded primarily by philanthropic partners; the Rockefeller Foundation is providing $2.5 million in initial funding.SC2 Economic Planning Challenge: In addition to the six pilot locations, SC2 includes an Economic Planning Challenge designed to help additional cities develop economic blueprints.   This national grant competition will enable cities to adopt and implement innovative economic development strategies to support comprehensive city and regional planning efforts. Six cities will be competitively selected to receive a grant of approximately $1 million that they will use to administer an “X-prize style” competition, whereby they will challenge multi-disciplinary teams of experts to develop comprehensive economic and land use proposals for their city.  The Challenge will be administered by EDA, and EDA will assist cities in the administration of the competition.   National Resource Network: Pending authorization of funding, the National Resource Network (NRN) will aggregate public and private resources to provide a broader set of cities, towns and regions with access to a one-stop portal of national experts to provide holistic policy and implementation support.   Once funds are secured, HUD will host a competition to select an intermediary to run the NRN.  Cities, towns and regions will apply to get access to the NRN, and outside experts will apply to be able to provide consulting services through the NRN.  A menu of customized and comprehensive technical assistance in a variety of policy areas will be available to communities, delivered through on-site training and staff development.  The NRN will also foster peer-to-peer learning to strengthen the network of urban practitioners and thinkers.  

SC2 pilot cities were selected on the basis of economic need, strong local leadership and collaboration, potential for economic growth, geographic diversity, and the ability to test the SC2 model across a range of environments.  Federal assessment teams spent time on the ground working directly with mayors and other local officials to determine needs, opportunities and gather input for the pilot initiative.

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WASHINGTON, DC - nominated today, President Obama, Danya Ariel Dayson, Peter Arno Krauthamer, and John Francis McCabe, Jr. serving as a judge in partial richtigungsweisenden of the Supreme Court in the District of Columbia.

"Her career these people a commitment to justice and public service showed while" , said President Obama.  "I am proud to be them, the Court of Justice in the District of Columbia nominate Supreme."

Danya Ariel Dayson: Nomination for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Transdomo Ariel Dayson is a lawyer with the firm of O'Toole, Rothwell, Nassau & Steinbach, where their practice includes litigation in the State and federal courts. She represented criminal defendants in a large number of cases of drug-related offences on capital cases. Ms. Dayson serves the domestic relationships and paternity and support Subcommittee of the family court Implementation Committee and volunteers as a coach and the family court self help on the Supreme Court in the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Steering Committee for the family court section of the District of Columbia Bar Association. Ms. Dayson serves as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of law. She received two degrees Bachelor of Arts in political science and Russian and Eastern European studies at Appalachian State University and received her law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. After law school, Mrs Dayson was as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. active Morin by the Supreme Court in the District of Columbia.

Peter Arno Krauthamer: Nomination for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Peter Arno Krauthamer is Deputy Director for public defender service for the District of Columbia, where he managed a team of approximately 220, including 110 lawyers. He is also responsible for the definition and implementation of policies, participation in the formulation and implementation of the budget and the advice of the Director on various legislative initiatives. Mr. Krauthamer started his career as a staff attorney in the service of the public defender in 1983. He was promoted to the head of the Department trial 1990 and training Director in 1992. From 1994 to 1995, Mr. Krauthamer was an employee lawyer with the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia. In 1995, became a professor at the Howard University School of law lawyer as Assistant Professor and clinical surveillance and remained until 2000 in those positions. From 2000 to 2004 he was Deputy Director for the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency. Mr. Krauthamer received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University and earned his law degree from the Boston University School of law.

John Francis McCabe, Jr., Nominee for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
John Francis McCabe, Jr., is a magistrate judge on the Supreme Court in the District of Columbia. Since his appointment in 2002, he has in the Court and has the Chair of the Criminal Division in offense trials, indictments and preliminary hearings. Since 2010, he is a judge and the alternate Chairman, Deputy Chairman judges of the District of Columbia Commission on mental health. He also served as co-Chair of the Committee training family court. From 1998 to 2002, judge McCabe worked as an Assistant for the United States Attorney in the District of Columbia, and from 1990 to 1998 he served as Assistant Corporation counsel with the Office of the Corporation counsel (now the Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia). From 1989 to 1990 judge McCabe was a staff attorney of aid society of the District of Columbia, and from 1986 to 1989 legal, he was associate at Peterson young even & Asselin, in Atlanta, Georgia. Judge McCabe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Duke University and earned his law degree from the Tulane University law school.

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Statement by President Obama on the passing of Elizabeth Anne Ford

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For Immediate Release July 08, 2011 Statement from President Obama on the Passing of Elizabeth Anne Ford

Throughout her long and active life, Elizabeth Anne Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion. As our nation’s First Lady, she was a powerful advocate for women’s health and women’s rights.  After leaving the White House, Mrs. Ford helped reduce the social stigma surrounding addiction and inspired thousands to seek much-needed treatment. While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such as the Betty Ford Center will honor her legacy by giving countless Americans a new lease on life.

Today, we take comfort in the knowledge that Betty and her husband, former President Gerald Ford, are together once more. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to their children, Michael, John, Steven, and Susan.

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For Immediate Release July 08, 2011 President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 26-27, 2011.
 
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Caledonia and Washington.
 
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding also is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Caledonia County.
 
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
 
W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Craig A. Gilbert as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area.
 
FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
 
FEMA said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  FEMA (202) 646-3272.

Blog posts on this issue June 29, 2011 1:00 PM EDTNational Strategy for Counterterrorism

President Obama's National Strategy for Counterterrorism, which was presented June 29, 2011 by John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism in a speech at SAIS.

June 24, 2011 9:50 AM EDTStanding by Those Who Serve and Their Families

The President's speech on Afghanistan signals a reaffirmation of America's commitment to its veterans and military families.

May 31, 2011 1:52 PM EDTPresident Barack Obama Fills Out His New National Security Team

The President nominates Gen. Dempsey to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Admiral Winnefeld to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Gen. Odierno as Army Chief of Staff.

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I am proud to say that officially southern Sudan Republic July 2011 recognizes the United States as a sovereign and independent State after this day 9.  After so much struggle of the people of southern Sudan welcomed the State of the birth of a new nation.

Today pointed out that after the darkness of war, the light of the new dawn is possible. A proud flag flies over Juba and has redrawn the map of the world was. These symbols speak the blood that is been buried, the tears that have been ballots, which have been converted and the hopes that have been realized so many millions of people. The eyes of the world are on the Republic of Sudan. And we know that their sovereignty claimed southern Sudanese, and shown that its would not dream of self-determination can be denied.

This historic achievement is a tribute, above all the generations of the southern Sudan, to fight for that day. It is also a tribute to the support that has been shown by so many friends and partners all over the world for Sudan and southern Sudan. Sudan African played neighbours and the African Union to make an integral part of this day in the real world.  And along with its many international and civil society partners, the United States was proud to play a leading role over two administrations. Many Americans were deeply moved by the efforts of the Sudanese people and extended support for southern Sudan in different races, regions and political convictions in the United States.  I am confident that the bonds will deepen friendship between southern Sudan and the United States only in the coming years.  Like southern Sudan the hard work of building their new country undertake, promises the United States our partnership, security, development, and responsive governance that can meet their expectations and respect their human rights while they are looking for.

Today also the creation of two new neighbors, in southern Sudan and the Sudan, marked both peoples must realize that they will be safer and more prosperous when they go a bitter past and peaceful differences solution. Will be realized only lasting peace, if all pages of their responsibilities.  The comprehensive peace agreement must be fully implemented, must be resolved through negotiation status of Abyei and violence and intimidation in the southern Kordofan founded, must be completed mainly by the Government of Sudan. The security of all people, especially minorities, must be protected. This can be the beginning of a new chapter of more peace and justice for all of the Sudanese people by courage and difficult decisions.

Martin Luther King decades ago reflects on the first moment of independence on the African continent in Ghana, "knew to say, I fight of all of the and all the pain and all the pain that had undergone these people for that moment." Today, we are moved by the story of the fight, which led to this cause for hope in southern Sudan, and we think of those who do not live to see their dream realized.  Now, the heads of State and Government and people in southern Sudan have to opportunity, this moment of promise to make lasting progress.  The United States will continue the efforts which all Sudanese support.  Together we can make sure that today marked another step in Africa's long journey towards opportunity, democracy and justice.

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Head to Spain to meet officials travel with Spanish officials and mutual important issues.

Tina Khlebtsy, Chief of staff for the first lady, shares stories about the amazing organizations, historical and holy sites and inspiring heads of State and Government, that the first lady visited during their travels in Africa.

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President Obama appoints Joseph H. Gale, the Court of Justice of the United States tax

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For Immediate Release July 08, 2011 President Obama Nominates Joseph H. Gale to the United States Tax Court

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Joseph H. Gale as a Judge to the United States Tax Court for a second term.

“Joseph has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout his careers,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate him to serve on the United States Tax Court.”

Joseph H. Gale, Nominee for Judge, United States Tax Court
Joseph H. Gale is currently a Judge on the United States Tax Court. Prior to his appointment, Judge Gale served as Minority Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance and earlier as the Committee’s Chief Tax Counsel. He also served as Tax Legislative Counsel to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) from 1985 through 1992. He was an attorney in private practice at the firms of Dewey & LeBoeuf and Dickstein Shapiro between 1980 and 1985. Judge Gale received an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Blog posts on this issue July 11, 2011 9:41 AM EDTSupporting Strong Cities and Strong Communities Around the Country

Today, in six cities across the country, the Obama Administration announces a pilot initiative, designed to encourage economic growth and community development.

July 11, 2011 9:22 AM EDTWatch Live: President Obama Holds a Press Conference Today at 11:00 a.m. EDT

President Obama meets with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room of the White House as part of ongoing negotiations to find a balanced approach to the debt limit and deficit reduction.

July 09, 2011 4:54 PM EDTSouth Sudan's Moment of Promise

Check out our special edition of West Wing Week that takes you behind the scenes of the referendum that led to today's celebration of an independent South Sudan and President Obama's statement on this important day.

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President Obama characters Arkansas disaster declaration

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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid, State and local recovery efforts in the area of severe storms, tornadoes, hit and floods during May 24-26, 2011 to complete.

The President's action makes federal funding for the affected in Franklin County and Johnson County.

Assistance can include grants for lower rental service and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property damage and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Federal funding is also available for State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of equipment of severe storms, tornadoes, damage and flooding in the counties of Crawford, Franklin and Johnson.

Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for risk mitigation measures statewide.

W. Craig Fugate, administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, Nancy M. called Casper as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the Federal Republic of recovery in the affected area.

FEMA said to additional labels can be made later at the request of the State and justified by the results of further damage reviews.

FEMA said that residents and business owners who suffered losses in the designated counties applying for morning can start support from online registration at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and impaired. The toll free phone numbers work from 7.00 to 10 P.m. (local time) seven days of the week until further notice.

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President Obama announces more key administration posts

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WASHINGTON has now President Barack Obama his intention to appoint the following persons to the Central Administration posts:

Michael A. Hammer, Assistant Secretary for public affairs, the Department of StateCharles Mcconnell, Assistant Secretary for fossil energy, Department of energy

The President announced also its intention to appoint the following persons to the Central Administration posts:

Terry Guen, Member, Advisory Council on historic preservationDorothy t. Lippert, Member of the Advisory Council on historic preservationRosemary A. Joyce, Member of the cultural property of Advisory Committee

President Obama said: "Our nation strong is served by the talent and the experience to bring these people in their new roles." "I am grateful that they have agreed in this administration are used, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years."

President Obama announced his intention of the following people for centrally managing, posts to call:

Michael A. Hammer, nominee for Assistant Secretary for public affairs, the Department of State
Currently is Michael A. Hammer, a career member of the senior foreign service, acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for public affairs at the U.S. Department of State.  In this assignment Mr. Hammer as Special Assistant to the President, Senior Director for press and communication and National Security Council spokesman January 2009 to January 2011. previous assignments in the National Security Council spokesman and Director of the Andes include Affairs Deputy.  Since 1988 the foreign service, Mr. Hammer served abroad in Bolivia, Norway, Iceland and Denmark.  In Washington, D.C., Mr. hammer has also in the operations center and as a Special Assistant Under Secretary for political affairs was.  Mr. Hammer holds a b.a. from Georgetown University School of foreign service and master's degrees from the Fletcher School of law and diplomacy of at Tufts University and the National War College at the National Defense University.

Charles McConnell, nominee for Assistant Secretary for fossil energy, Department of energy
Charles McConnell is the Chief Operating Officer for fossil energy at the U.S. Department of energy (DOE). Before he was Mr. McConnell as Vice President of carbon DOE in 2011, management of the Battelle energy technology from 2009-2011, responsible for Economics and technology management. He previously spent 31 years with Praxair, Inc., in various positions in the United States and Asia, including as global Vice President. Mr. McConnell technologies gasification and clean coal technology foundation of Texas has held a series of advisory positions, including the presidencies of the Council. He served on the Advisory Boards of the FutureGen in Texas, the Gulf Coast carbon Center and T & P synthesis gas company, the Pittsburgh coal Conference coal use Research Council. Mr. McConnell holds a BS in chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA in finance from Cleveland State University.

President Obama announced his intention of the following people for centrally managing, posts to call:

Terry Guen, Member of the Advisory Council on historic preservation officer
Terry Guen, FASLA, is President and owner of Terry Guen Design Associates, Inc., a Chicago consulting firm specialized in the master planning and design of the contextual and sustainable public spaces and landscapes.  Mrs Guen was lead landscape architects and urban planners for the West side waterfront - Hudson River Park plan in New York, the Charles River basin plan for the Department of conservation and recreation in Boston, and is the master landscape architect of Millennium Park, Chicago.  In 2009, Ms. Guen was honoured as a fellow of the American Society of landscape of architects.  Graduate of Bowdoin College and the University of Pennsylvania, is on the Faculty of design at the Illinois Institute of technology (with), program for landscape architecture.

Dorothy t. Lippert, Member of the Advisory Council on historic preservation officer
Dorothy Lippert is currently a case officer in the repatriation Office of the National Museum of natural history of the Smithsonian Institution. In her current position, Mrs Lippert responds to return requests from native American tribes for human remains and sacred material.  After graduate school, Mrs Lippert worked McGovern Hall of the Americas as a coordinator for the John p. at the Houston Museum of natural science education.  She is currently Executive of the World Archaeological Congress in the and is a member of the Board of Directors for the society for American archaeology past.  Her research interests include the development of indigenous archaeology, repatriation, ethics, and the archaeology and Bioarchaeology of the southeastern United States.  Mrs Lippert b.a. their. from Rice University and their m.a. and PhD. from the University of Texas at Austin.

Rosemary A. Joyce, representative members, cultural property Advisory Committee
Rosemary, Joyce is Professor of anthropology and former Chairman of the Anthropology Department at the University of California, Berkeley. It is one of the world's leading experts on Honduran archaeology and once served as an Assistant Director of the Peabody Museum at Harvard University and Director of the Hearst Museum in Berkeley. It served as an officer of the Department of archaeology of the American Anthropological Association, in the committees of the society for American archaeology and Archaeological Institute of America, and is a member of the society for historical archaeology. Her research includes comparative study of the collections of Honduras in the sixteenth century from archaeological materials in museums in Europe, the United States, and Central America and historical research on the origins of the museums in systematic recording of objects.  Professor Joyce delivered her a.b. from Cornell University and her PhD. in Anthropology from the University of Illinois in Urbana.

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President Obama meets Congressional leadership in the Cabinet room of the White House in the context of the ongoing negotiations for a balanced approach, the debt limit and deficit-to-find.

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For Immediate Release July 05, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Matan Koch, Member, National Council on DisabilityStephanie Orlando, Member, National Council on Disability

The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Denis J. Cruz, Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics  Dr. Millie García, Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for HispanicsMonica R. Martinez, Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for HispanicsVeronica E. Melvin, Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for HispanicsBrenda S. “Sue” Fulton, Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Military AcademyTom Healy, Member, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship BoardWarren Glenn Hioki, Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship FoundationMarc Lefar, Member, President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee

President Obama said, “I am proud to nominate such impressive men and women to these important roles, and I am grateful they have agreed to lend their considerable talents to this Administration. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.”

President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Matan Koch, Nominee for Member, National Council on Disability
Matan Koch is an Associate at Kramer, Levin, Naftalis, & Frankel LLP, where he focuses on Commercial Litigation and Advertising matters. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and has been actively involved in the disability community for many years. From 2001 until 2002, Mr. Koch served as the Vice Chairman of the New Haven Commission on Disabilities where he also chaired the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  Subcommittee. In addition, he has served as a member of the Union for Reform Judaism-Department of Jewish Family Concerns' Disability Task Force and currently serves on  the union's Special Needs Camping Committee. While working in the Legal Division of Procter & Gamble, Mr. Koch was a member of the company's People with Disabilities Network. Mr. Koch also served on the board of Jewish Vocational Services of Cincinnati. He has a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. cum laude from Yale University where he served as the President of the student disability community.

Stephanie Orlando, Nominee for Member, National Council on Disability
Stephanie Orlando is the Director of YOUTH POWER! of Families Together in New York State, a statewide advocacy network comprised of young people who have disabilities and experience in state child-serving systems.  After receiving children’s mental health, special education and residential services herself, Ms. Orlando has become a strong advocate for youth with disabilities on county, state and national levels.  Beginning in 2006, she served a term as Chairperson of the Youth Advisory Committee to the National Council on Disability. Ms. Orlando serves on the New York State Commissioners’ Committee on Cross-Systems Services for Children & Youth, the New York State Commissioner’s Advisory Panel for Special Education Services, the New York Mental Health Services Planning Council, and the Board of Directors of the Children’s Mental Health Coalition of Western New York.  She received the Diana Vietz Award in 2008 from the National Council on Independent Living, the mpower Award in 2006 from Mental Health America (formerly National Mental Health Association) and the 2004 Erie County Executive Award for Disability Employment Awareness Month. Ms. Orlando earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2005 from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to  key Administration posts:

Denis J. Cruz, Appointee for Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics  
Denis J. Cruz is the principal of Laurel Elementary School, in the East Whittier School District in California.  Previously, Mr. Cruz held a number of posts in the East Whittier School District, including Curriculum Director, Middle School Program Specialist and Language Arts Coach; but he spent the majority of his career as a fifth and sixth grade teacher.   As Director of Curriculum, Mr. Cruz assisted teachers in the curriculum alignment process that identified the specific academic needs of English Language Learners and at-risk students;   he also facilitated the writing of lessons for all grade levels on topics including integrity, courage, bully prevention, perseverance, and assertive behaviors.  Mr. Cruz was named California’s Teacher of the Year in 2006.  Mr. Cruz holds a Master of Arts in Education from Champan University and a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach.

Dr. Millie García, Appointee for Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
Dr. Millie García is the seventh president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the first Latina president in the California State University system.  Previously, Dr. García served as President of Berkeley College in New York and New Jersey.  Her research concentrates on equity in higher education and its impact on policy and practice.   She has authored numerous books, articles, book reviews and commissioned reports, concentrating her research on equity in higher education and its impact on policy and practice.  Dr. García serves on several boards, including the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education and the Advisory Board for Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.  Additionally, Dr. García is a founding member of National Council for Community and Education Partnerships.  Dr. García holds a Doctor of Education and M.A. from Columbia University, an M.A. from New York University, a B.S. from Bernard Baruch College, and an A.A.S. from New York City Community College.

Monica R. Martinez, Appointee for Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
Monica R. Martinez is currently an independent educational strategist for foundations and non-profits.  She is a leading national expert in secondary and post secondary education with experience directing and researching major education innovation and reform initiatives.  Most recently, Ms. Martinez was the CEO of New Tech Network where she directed the organization’s strategic direction and growth strategy.  Previously, she was the Vice President of Education Strategy for KnowledgeWork, and a Senior Associate at the Institute for Educational Leadership.  Ms. Martinez holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the Steinhardt School of Education at New York University, and she received her B.A. from Baylor University.  

Veronica E. Melvin, Appointee for Member, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
Veronica E. Melvin is the Chief Operating Officer for Communities for Teaching Excellence, which partners with communities across the U.S. to advocate for effective teaching for all students.  Previously, Ms. Melvin served as the Executive Director of the Alliance for a Better Community (ABC), an organization that promotes equity for Latinos in the areas of education, health, economic development and civic participation.  As its first Executive Director, Veronica led the organization through various community based advocacy campaigns that included promoting college preparatory curriculum for all Los Angeles Unified high school students, seeking greater access to quality preschool for L.A.’s children, and banning junk food and sodas in schools.  ABC achieved its goals by organizing local communities in policy advocacy and by facilitating the development of model programs that demonstrate innovation and excellence.  Ms. Melvin holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley and a M.P.P. from UCLA’s School of Public Affairs.

Brenda S. “Sue” Fulton, Appointee for Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy
Brenda S. “Sue” Fulton is the Executive Director and co-founder of Knights Out, an organization of LGBT West Point graduates and allies.  She is also a Founding Board member of OutServe, and serves as Communications Director for the Forum for the Military Chaplaincy and the Service Academy Gay and Lesbian Association.  Ms. Fulton worked until recently at Schering-Plough/Merck.  Prior to this, she did volunteer work in the U.S., India, and Israel from 1988 to 1989 after working for Procter & Gamble from 1986 to 1988.  In 1980, Ms. Fulton was commissioned in the Army Signal Corps and served for five years in Germany.  She commanded a Military Intelligence company and was honorably discharged from the Army at the rank of Captain.  Ms. Fulton is a 1980 West Point graduate, part of the first class to admit women.

Tom Healy, Appointee for Member, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
Tom Healy is a poet and writer.  His book, What the Right Hand Knows, was a finalist for the 2009 L.A. Times Book Prize and the Lambda Literary Award.  Mr. Healy teaches at New York University and was recently a fellow at the Goree Institute in Dakar, Senegal.  He served as President of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and received the 2006 New York City Arts Award from Mayor Michael Bloomberg for his work to rebuild the downtown art community after 9/11.  Mr. Healy opened one of the first contemporary art galleries in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.  Under President Clinton, Mr. Healy served on the White House Council on HIV/AIDS and has remained engaged in AIDS and microfinance projects across the world.  He received an A.B. from Harvard University and an M.F.A. from Columbia University.

Warren Glenn Hioki, Appointee for Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
Dr. Warren Glenn Hioki is the Executive Director of Technical Programs and High School Partnerships for the College of Southern Nevada (CSN).  Prior to starting his career with CSN in 1995, Dr. Hioki worked as a senior design engineer and project engineer for Electromagnetic Systems Laboratories (ESL) in Silicon Valley. He also taught full-time for 14 years at San Jose City College.  Dr. Hioki has served in various capacities for CSN, including teaching faculty, Director of Engineering Technology, Associate Dean, Interim Chief Campus Administrator, and Principal Investigator for CSN’s National Science Foundation grant.  He is the author of Telecommunications, a Prentice-Hall publication and leading seller in the college area for over a decade.  Dr. Hioki holds a B.S. in Engineering Technology from California Polytechnic State University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Marc Lefar, Appointee for Member, President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
Marc Lefar is the CEO of Vonage Holdings Corp.  Prior to joining Vonage, Mr. Lefar was Chief Marketing Officer of Cingular Wireless, now AT&T Mobility.  Prior to joining Cingular, Mr. Lefar served as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Value-Added Services for Cable and Wireless Global.  He also held senior leadership roles at Verizon Wireless and GTE Wireless.  Mr. Lefar’s career began at Procter and Gamble.  He holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia.

Blog posts on this issue July 08, 2011 12:15 PM EDTWatch Live: Sustainable Growth Summit

Join the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in a discussion on federal efforts to promote sustainable communities, encourage innovation, and support economic growth.

July 08, 2011 10:50 AM EDTHUD Takes the Test and Takes Control on June 27 for National HIV Testing Day

As a strong supporter of HIV/AIDS awarness in the community, the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at HUD participated in this year's "Take the Test, Take Control" campaign.

July 08, 2011 9:45 AM EDTThe Employment Situation in June

Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses the jobs numbers through June.

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