Placerville, CA…With the change in weather the Eldorado National Forest will switch its focus from wildfires to prescribed burning as weather conditions and resources allow. Beginning in November, fire managers will continue with the annual prescribed burn program. “Prescribed fire is a valuable tool for achieving our goals of community protection, ecosystem health, and a […]
Rome, Italy…Please, sit down. I apologize for keeping you waiting. We were playing with elevators. (Laughs.) Long story. Anyway, good evening. I believe we’ve had a series of very productive meetings in the past few days, and I’m looking forward to continuing to make progress on critical global issues that we — as we head […]
Olympic Valley, CA…From Palisades on their opening day for the 21/22 Season…”That’s a wrap on Day 1 of the season! Thanks to everyone who came out to make some October turns with us, and to our awesome crews for getting the mountain ready for this early. Come celebrate Halloween weekend on the slopes–lifts will be […]
Silver Spring, MD….Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input from independent advisory committee experts who […]
Washington, DC…Full Text of the 1,684 page “Build Back Better” Bill. Click on the image below or following link for full bill…BILLS-117HR5376RH-RCP117-17
Washington, DC…We were honored by the visit from President Joe Biden, who inspired us with his vision and dazzled us with his thorough knowledge of the specifics of the Build Back Better Framework. He also emphasized his support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework. As you know by now, the House will postpone the vote on […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us. Before I turn to Drs. Walensky and Fauci, I want to provide an important update on the progress we’re making across a number of fronts in our fight against the virus, starting with vaccinations. We know vaccines are the very best line of defense against the virus, […]
Arlington, VA…Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: We love Joe! We love Joe! We love Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. My name is Joe Biden, and I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) It’s great to be with you all. I really mean that. First off, it goes without saying how much I appreciate your current governor, […]
Washington, DC…Three years ago, on a peaceful Shabbat morning, a lone gunman stormed into the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood and stole the lives of 11 souls in prayer. Eleven others managed to escape — some with serious physical injuries, others with indelible scars of grief. The attack was the deadliest […]
Sacramento, CA…Working to support the business community impacted by the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved federal disaster assistance for businesses in the region. The SBA Administrator has declared Orange County a disaster area, which makes […]
