WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — At the Freedom Online conference hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 8-9, fourteen countries endorsed a declaration pledging concrete actions in support of Internet freedom. The launch of this coalition is a groundbreaking step in undertaking joint action for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online.
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United States and Greece Finalize Agreement to Protect the Archaeological and Byzantine Heritage of Greece through the 15th Century A.D.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — With an exchange of diplomatic notes on November 21, 2011, the agreement to protect Greece’s cultural heritage, which Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and then Minister of Foreign Affairs Stavros Lambrinidis signed on July 17, 2011, entered into force.
United States Helps Croatia Improve Arms Stockpile Security and Destroy Excess MANPADS
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The United States is investing $1 million in support of Croatia as it safely disposes of its remaining inventory of 71 out-of-date man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and improves the physical security and stockpile management of its arms and munitions depots.
Joint Statement on the U.S. – EU Energy Council Ministerial
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Following is the text of a U.S.-EU Joint Statement: On November 28, 2011, the U.S.-EU Energy Council met in Washington DC to review progress achieved on strategic energy issues, cooperation on energy policies, and research collaboration on sustainable and clean energy technologies as mandated by the Energy Council in 2009.
Montebello, California’s $2.5 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Close
MONTEBELLO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Montebello's $2.5 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) closed today – marking a milestone towards the City's ability to continue improving its operations. Approved by City Council in late August, TRANs raised $2.5 million in short term borrowing from private investors to meet near-term cash flow demands rather than resorting […]
Secretary Clinton Names Ellen DeGeneres as Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — During a major address on November 8, 2011 on HIV/AIDS at the National Institutes of Health, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that Ellen DeGeneres has been named as a Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness.
California Steel’s Craft Development Program gets boost from San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program. The in-house program provides on-the-job training and mentoring for employees to become "A" […]
City of Montebello, Calif., is on an ‘Improved Path’ Kosmont Management Report states
MONTEBELLO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The City of Montebello announces an improved path. As Americans, we are all in this together. Our country has gone through the worst recession since the tumultuous years of the Great Depression. Thousands of cities across the nation are in financial turmoil. Economic analysis shows continued stagnation over these next few […]
Allegany County Conservative Caucus endorses Maryland’s Krysztoforski for Congress
FREDERICK, Md. /CitizenWire/ — During their monthly meeting on October 16, the Allegany County Conservative Caucus reaffirmed their vote to unanimously endorse Joseph Krysztoforski, Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, over long term Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett.
Participants from 28 Countries and Territories Conclude U.S. Department of State Fellowships across the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — More than 200 international professionals will conclude this week their participation in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Professional Fellows Program, with a closing two-day Professional Fellow Congress in Washington, DC, October 19-20. The congress is the final segment of one month professional development fellowships that include placements at non-profit, […]
U.S. Department of State and Avon Foundation for Women Use International Exchanges to Combat Cancer and Raise Awareness Worldwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs teamed up with Avon to pursue global efforts to combat breast cancer and raise awareness. Through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Department brought 44 international medical specialists and health activists to the U.S. to join 40 international guests […]
U.S. Department of State Announces new interactive website to introduce students to the world of diplomacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Diplomacy Center – an office in the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State has launched a new interactive website to introduce the world of diplomacy and the work of the Department to high school and college students. Through the use of video clips, audio tracks, images and […]
U.S. Department of State, U.S. Soccer Announce Former U.S. Women’s National Team Standouts MacMillan and Noonan Travel to Guatemala as Sports Envoys
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and U.S. Soccer announced today that former U.S. Women’s National Team players Shannon MacMillan and Tracy Noonan will travel to Guatemala as Sports Envoys. From October 10-16, MacMillan and Noonan will be in Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango, and Solalá, Guatemala, where […]
IDA applauds Congressman Mike Simpson for Championing Bill to Strengthen Future for Idaho Dairy Producers
TWIN FALLS, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — The Idaho Dairymen’s Association (IDA) applauded Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) for taking a strong stand on behalf of the dairy industry as lead Republican proponent of the Dairy Security Act of 2011. Last Friday, the new dairy bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by House Agriculture Committee’s […]
U.S. Department of State Hosts Tech@State: Data Visualization Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State will host a conference featuring innovative and intriguing visualization techniques at Tech@State: Data Visualization on September 23-24, 2011.
California Jobs: Desert Green Veterans Grant offers skills upgrades and employment opportunities with recognized green businesses
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board seeks 100 veterans to participate in free job training programs. These training programs will teach the skills needed for green jobs available with local employers. Green industries include solar panel maintenance and installation, sustainable and recycled products manufacturing, transportation and logistics using alternative fuels.
Matrix.SBCAlliance.org Provides Valuable Career Information to Job Seekers and Helps Employers Find Qualified Employees
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — San Bernardino County has created a central online tool that brings together job seekers, employers and training programs that support the fastest-growing industries in the region. The site was launched by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board in partnership with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Alliance […]
Mike McDermott Announces Candidacy for a Seat on Tipp City Ohio City Council
TIPP CITY, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — ‘I’ve dedicated a good portion of my life to making things better for this community, by bringing people together to solve problems,’ said McDermott. ‘As your City Councilman, I will bring my passion for growing Tipp businesses, my commitment to our schools, along with some badly needed solutions-oriented approaches to […]
California Fish and Game Treats Ferret Enthusiasts as Pests, Not Citizens
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — According to LegalizeFerrets.org, the Department of Fish and Game has put impossible restrictions on the ferret legalization process. ‘We’re going by the book – but they’re ripping pages out from under us. Would California tolerate that behavior from any other Department?’ says Pat Wright, of LegalizeFerrets.
Millennium Administrators, Inc. to Provide Benefit Admin for Active Fire and Police, in Scranton, Pa.
SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. (CitizenWire) — Millennium Administrators, Inc., a benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the City of Scranton to provide benefit administration services for over 500 city employees. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the city benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services
U.S. Secretary Clinton to Honor ‘TechWomen’ July 6 at U.S. Department of State
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — On Wednesday, July 6, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will honor 37 women from the Middle East and North Africa and their American mentors who participated in TechWomen, an initiative that harnesses the power of technology and international exchanges as a means to empower women and girls worldwide. The event […]
Opinion: Raising California Taxes Indefensible While Killing Solvent Gold Mining Industry
CONCORD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, just got a boost from Washington, D.C. to help fend off erroneous Legislation which is now tangled in the ongoing California budget negotiations.
U.S. Department of State Releases New iPhone App for Travelers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The Department of State today released its new “Smart Traveler” app for U.S. travelers going abroad. The app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad (requires iOS 4.0 or later). Smart Traveler provides easy access to frequently updated official country information, travel alerts, travel warnings, maps, U.S. embassy locations, and […]
Opinion: Suction Dredge Gold Miners Targeted – Foes Provide Erroneous $1.8M Deficit to State Legislature to Kill Industry, says Gold Pan California
CONCORD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, has recently become the California headquarters for suction dredge gold miners whose industry faces permanent closure if 2 paragraphs of erroneous language are not deleted during the current Budget battle. ‘We are trying to alert the Legislators and […]
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Hosts EducationUSA Forum, June 22-24, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host its second EducationUSA Forum to promote U.S. higher education overseas June 22-24 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. With increased global competition in the field of international education, students […]
High Fuel Costs Won’t Slow Down California’s Inland Empire Transportation Companies thanks to Workforce Investment Act
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — A 30 percent increase in fuel surcharges has put tremendous pressure on the Inland Empire’s transportation companies, but won’t stop this industry from continuing to be a top local employer, says Terry Klenske, President of Dalton Trucking and member of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board.
Proposed Calif. Gold Mining Budget Cut of $1.8M will Increase State Deficit, says ‘Gold Pan California’
CONCORD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, has been building inventory of gold mining equipment in anticipation of the season re-opening in November. Pointing to a simple desk calculator, owner Mike Dunn cringes, ‘Can you believe the budget committees have made such a stellar math […]
U.S. Department of State Launches TechWomen Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that Assistant Secretary Ann Stock will launch “TechWomen” – an international exchange that uses technology as a means to empower women and girls worldwide. For five weeks, 37 women from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and the Palestinian […]
Actress Julia Roberts Joins Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as Global Ambassador
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Academy Award winning actor Julia Roberts will join the Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as “Global Ambassador,” and together with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will help to bring attention to the global issue that kills nearly 2 million people annually: toxic smoke from unsafe and inefficient cookstoves. Ms. Roberts […]
Harnessing Mobile Phone Technology To Improve Maternal and Child Health ‘Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action’ Partnership Established
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced a new partnership, the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), which will harness the power of mobile technology to deliver vital health information to new and expectant mothers. The partnership leverages the collective resources of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and […]
Defending Press Freedom in the 21st Century – World Press Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In honor of World Press Freedom Day, Dr. Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, and Michael Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor will participate in a panel discussion on press freedom at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center (Room 210-12). The event, hosted […]
U.S. Department of State and Fortune Most Powerful Women Host Sixth International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit and Vital Voices Global Partnership, have joined together for the sixth Fortune/State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership, taking place May 2 – May 22, 2011. This innovative public-private partnership connects more than […]
County of Middlesex, New Jersey selects Millennium Administrators to Provide Stand-alone RX Benefit Admin
SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. (CitizenWire) — Millennium Administrators, Inc., a pharmacy benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the County of Middlesex, NJ to provide stand-alone pharmacy benefit services for County employees and their dependents.
Secretary Clinton Lends Her Voice to the 2011 Hours Against Hate Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recorded a video supporting the 2011 Hours Against Hate campaign. In her video message, Secretary Clinton called on citizens around the world to “stand up and speak out against hate.” The focus of this campaign is to encourage people — especially youth — to take […]
A collective group of Texas animal organizations have come together to stand against a bill that they say is unconscionable
DALLAS, Texas (CitizenWire) — A collective group of animal organizations – Animal Owners Association of Texas, Professional Canine Breeder Association, East Texas Dog Lovers and individuals – have come together to stand against a bill that they say is unconscionable.
Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition Will Highlight New Businesses
MARSHALL, Mo. (CitizenWire) — The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced today that the 2011 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition, an event that will highlight new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational business development process, will accept preliminary submissions until April 29, 2011.
San Bernardino County Supports Employers Get Job Help with Human Resources Hotline
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, through a partnership with the California Employers Association, has helped more than 100 businesses with no cost human resources consulting.
United States and Canada Mark 20th Anniversary of Air Quality Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The United States and Canada today marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. – Canada Air Quality Agreement, an agreement that has significantly reduced acid rain and smog. Through this agreement, the United States and Canada have made great strides to reduce harmful air pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton recognizes 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Fifty years ago a pilot program called the Peace Corps started with President Kennedy’s signature, led by Sargent Shriver and fueled by the compassion and generosity of the American people. Today this is the foundation of a public service movement that represents the best the United States has to offer. More […]
Students at Technical Employment Training band together for special class project: designing and building a prosthetic leg for their classmate
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Members of the first graduating class of Technical Employment Training, Inc. (TET) were unable to accept their diploma because they were already busy at their new jobs, reports the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County.