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U.S. closes embassy in Syria
Washington— The Obama administration closed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Monday and pulled all American diplomats out of violence-wracked Syria as the U.S. stepped up pressure on President Bashar Assad to leave power.
Americans Gaining Energy Independence With U.S. as Top Producer
The U.S. is the closest it has been in almost 20 years to achieving energy self-sufficiency, a goal the nation has been pursuing since the 1973 Arab oil embargo triggered a recession and led to lines at gasoline stations.
Obama Freezes Iranian Government, Bank Assets in U.S.
President Barack Obama ordered a freeze on all Iranian government and financial institutions’ assets that are under U.S. jurisdiction, the White House said today.
Japan, U.S. agree to move 4,700 marines to Guam
Japan and the United States reached a broad agreement to transfer 4,700 U.S. marines stationed in Okinawa Prefecture to Guam, scaling down from the originally planned 8,000, Japanese government source .....
Egypt Asked by U.S. About Reports Americans Will Be Prosecuted
The U.S. State Department said it wants Egypt’s government to clarify reports that 19 Americans are among 43 people to be criminally prosecuted in Cairo in an investigation of non-governmental organizations in the country.
U.S. Asks Egypt About Reports Americans Will Be Prosecuted
The U.S. State Department said it wants Egypt’s government to clarify reports that 19 Americans are among 43 people to be prosecuted in Cairo in an investigation of non-governmental organizations.
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U.S. closes embassy in Syria
Washington— The Obama administration closed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on Monday and pulled all American diplomats out of violence-wracked Syria as the U.S. stepped up pressure on President Bashar Assad to leave power.
US closes embassy in Syria, senior State Department officials say
The U.S. State Department shuttered its embassy in Syria and pulled out its remaining staff Monday after the government refused to address its security concerns, senior State Department officials tell CNN.
U.S. government, military to get secure Android phones
Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.
Obama Freezes Iranian Government, Bank Assets in U.S.
President Barack Obama ordered a freeze on all Iranian government and financial institutions’ assets that are under U.S. jurisdiction, the White House said today.
Egypt relations at 'tenuous' moment
U.S. officials amplify warnings that Egypt is risking hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. aid.
U.S. closes Syrian embassy: How often does the U.S. shutter embassies?
The U.S. State Department closed its embassy in Syria on Monday and pulled the remaining staff. The decision came after the Syrian government refused to address U.S. security concerns amid the 10-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, State Department officials said. Ambassador Robert Ford and 16 other employees have left the country. Read full article >>
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Government purchasing might be consolidated under 1 official
State government spends more than $1 billion on goods and services a year – from computers to consultants – all of which soon may come under a single official and single set of rules.
State intervenes in Valley walkway dispute
The state government will offer to licence part of a Fortitude Valley walkway in a bid to end a private property dispute that is financially hurting dozens of small businesses.
Marcus: Taxing and spending centralized in Indiana
EYE ON THE PIEBY MORTON MARCUS The ongoing trend in state-local government relations in Indiana is increasing paternalism.
High death toll leads to regional road funding call
The RAC has called on the State Government to address the high rate of accidents on regional roads.
Payment plan for high school families criticised
The State Government says payments to the families of high school students would take away money from other areas of education.
Santos' govt 'brain drain'
STATE Government LNG compliance unit general manager Andrew Brier has taken up a new position with Santos. A Santos spokesperson confirmed that Mr Brier started with the company on January 30.
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Rich Mayfield completes county government institute
GOSHEN Richard Mayfield, director of operations and acting information technology commissioner for Orange County, was honored on Jan. 31 by the New York State Association of Counties for graduating from the association's Dennis A. Pelletier County Government Institute.
Ulster County has more government staff than its neighbors
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Staffing levels in Ulster County government are higher than in neighboring counties.
Dutchess finances worry County Executive Marc Molinaro
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro says more county government employees could lose their jobs and the county could be forced to borrow money to weather the current economic storm.
Buncombe considering pushing builders, developers for more affordable housing
ASHEVILLE — Buncombe County government staffers will look further into requiring developers who build more than a certain number of homes to also construct affordable housing.
"Moneyball" playing at King County?
King County government and the Oakland A's baseball team -- that's a comparison we hadn't heard before.
Federal Chesapeake Bay cleanup mandates irk officials in Augusta County
When the Augusta County's Agricultural-Industry Board held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 24 in the basement of the Agriculture Extension office at the Augusta County Government Center, the agenda was mostly housekeeping items like budget votes, election of officers and summer agriculture festivals.
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‘POLITICAL PERSECUTION!’
‘POLITICAL PERSECUTION!’ City gov’t threatens to demolish Ynion’s hotel BY JEZZA NEPOMOCENO ILOILO City – The city government has threatened to demolish the yet to operate hotel of businessman and Iloilo Press Club president Rommel Ynion.
City invest millions for education-related projects
THE City Government’s investments in education have reached P846.3 million within a four-year period from 2007 to 2011. Mayor Celso Lobregat however said the City Government will pursue more education-related projects and programs as long as he is the city mayor. Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos. “And as I end my third term in 2013, the City Government’s...
After 44 years of service to Louisville, Bill Summers is retiring [Opinion: The Arena]
by Thomas McAdam William Summers IV, who has served top leadership roles in Louisville city government over four decades and is currently Chief Administrative Officer overseeing all aspects of public safety, announced today that he will retire, effective March 1. “It has been an honor to serve my hometown, a community that I care for deeply,” Summers said. “The past four decades have seen ...
City opens achievers' award nomination
THE City Government’s search for Local Achievers’ Awards given to outstanding Zamboangueños is now open for nomination for the “Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga” celebration set on the third week of this month.
Despite IRA reduction, Celso vows more projects, services
The City Government will continue the massive implementation of infrastructure projects and the acceleration of social services despite the huge decrease in the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) this year.
Lapu-Lapu City surpasses tax collection target
THE Lapu-Lapu City Government exceeded its annual business and real property tax targets in 2011, with a total collection of P1 billion, an official announced yesterday.
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