Washington, DC…This week, I laid out my plan for our fiscal future. It’s a balanced plan that reduces spending and brings down the deficit, putting America back on track toward paying down our debt. We know why this challenge is so critical. If we don’t act, a rising tide of borrowing will damage our economy, […]
Washington, D.C…George Washington University 1:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Please have a seat, everyone. It is wonderful to be back at GW. I want you to know that one of the reasons that I worked so hard with Democrats and Republicans to keep the government open […]
Washoe County’s Department of Regional Parks and Open Space is seeking public feedback about the future development of the North Valleys Regional Park, including preferred use of the $5.2 million remaining proceeds from the sale of water rights at Sierra Sage Golf Course. The public is asked to provide comment to an online survey available […]
Washington, DC…After 30 years of spaceflight, more than 130 missions, and numerous science and technology firsts, NASA’s space shuttle fleet will retire and be on display at institutions across the country to inspire the next generation of explorers and engineers. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on Tuesday announced the facilities where four shuttle orbiters will be […]
The Placer County Board of Supervisors will hold a regularly scheduled meeting in the Lake Tahoe area on Mon., April 11, and Tues., April 12, 2011. The Board typically meets in the Tahoe area three times a year. The Board will try, where practical, to hear Lake Tahoe-related items at its meetings in the Tahoe […]
The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to tentatively eliminate the county’s projected budget deficit for next fiscal year. The board’s actions pave the way for formal development of a 2011-12 proposed budget plan to be presented in June. “Today’s direction will put the county in position to make the difficult, but necessary […]
Next week the Washoe County Commissioners will meet to discuss and receive public comment regarding important pending fire service issues. At their regularly-scheduled County Commission meeting on April 12th, the Board will convene as the Sierra Fire and Truckee Meadows Boards of Fire Commissioners to receive a presentation of the final draft of the Regional […]
Washington, DC..After weeks of negotiations, President Obama and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties in Congress found common ground in an agreement about the United States’ budget. This means the government will remain open to serve the public, including small businesses who need need loans to grow, families who’ve applied for mortgages and […]
EL DORADO COUNTY – The Special General Election for State Assembly, 4th District will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Polls will open at 7am and close at 8pm. The last day to register to vote in this election is April 18, 2011. Sample ballots and Vote by Mail ballots will commence to be […]
Washington, DC…AP..With a deadline less than two days away to avoid a government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday that he is not nearly as optimistic in a deal getting done as he was following a White House meeting Wednesday night. (April 7)
