This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. Note: The US Federal Government was closed on Thursday, in observance of Veterans Day. POTUS’ Schedule* 8:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT participates in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ meeting, where Leaders will discuss ongoing … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. Note: The US Federal Government is closed today, in observance of Veterans Day. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT hosts veterans and members of the military community before the group heads to Arlington … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office 4:40 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a virtual grassroots event for the Democratic National Committee | … Continue Reading
This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: September Jobs Report COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Mandate Updates Other General COVID-19 Updates Reconciliation Package Updates USTR Touts Focus on Labor Provisions… Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT receive the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office 1:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT hosts a meeting with business leaders and CEOs on … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:35 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The First Lady depart Wilmington, Delaware, en route Joint Base Andrews 10:10 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The First Lady arrive at Joint Base Andrews… Continue Reading
Legislative Activity Comprehensive Energy Legislation This week the Senate will continue its floor debate of S. 2012, the comprehensive energy bill that Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) authored. Under the open amendment process 130 amendments were filed. While some of the non-controversial amendments were accepted last … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity House To Move Energy Bill This week, the House intends to hold a floor vote on H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. The bill addresses energy use and efficiency in the U.S. An all-Texan, bipartisan contingent of Congressmen including Representatives Joe Barton (R-TX), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Michael McCaul … Continue Reading
Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack After the horrific terrorist attack last Wednesday on the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, President Barack Obama spoke with French President François Hollande, expressing condolences for the loss of twelve civilian lives and solidarity with France. Countering Extremism On Sunday, the White House announced it will host a Summit … Continue Reading
