secretary VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:35:06 -0400 Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week. President Donald Trump, who publicly identified the affected Pence aide, said he was “not worried” about the virus spreading in the White House. Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller, who tested positive Friday, had been in recent contact with Pence but not with the president. Full Article
secretary Home Secretary Priti Patel facing legal action from Sir Philip Rutnam after bullying allegations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:21:23Z Legal action has been formally launched against Priti Patel following allegations of bullying from a top civil servant. Full Article
secretary Home Secretary Priti Patel 'cleared of bullying staff after investigation' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:01:19Z Priti Patel has reportedly been cleared of bullying members of staff after an official investigation. Full Article
secretary Jennie Formby resigns as general secretary of Labour Party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T11:09:19Z Jennie Formby has resigned as Labour's general secretary as new leader Sir Keir Starmer reshapes the party. Full Article
secretary Pence press secretary Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:58:59 -0400 An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for the coronavirus, senior administration officials confirmed Friday. Full Article
secretary Pence press secretary tests positive... By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:46:38Z Pence press secretary tests positive... (First column, 8th story, link) Related stories:White House shaken...President flouts virus protocols...Secret Service has 11 current cases, as concerns about staff grow...STUDY: US death toll halved had it acted 4 days sooner...Nine disasters we still aren't ready for...Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle... Full Article
secretary Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clash over footballers' wages as Health Secretary says he won't take pay cut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:49:00Z The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has ruled out taking a pay-cut during the coronavirus pandemic, after he was quizzed over his calls for footballers to do so by television presenter Piers Morgan. Full Article
secretary Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirms talks to resume Premier League 'as soon as possible' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T18:59:00Z Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has confirmed personal talks with the Premier League over resuming top-flight football "as soon as possible". Full Article
secretary Premier League 'not been given green light' yet over return, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:28:00Z Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden remains "really hopeful" over the resumption of the Premier League season, though insists the go ahead has not been given yet. Full Article
secretary Hospices still denied access to PPE as Health Secretary insists government is doing 'as much as we can' By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:50:05 +0100 One hospice ITV News spoke to is three days away from running out of protective gowns needed to treat patients with coronavirus. Full Article
secretary Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces £2bn package to boost cycling and pedestrian capacity By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:54:12 +0100 The Secretary of State will be joined at Downing Street with deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam. Full Article
secretary Britain's Prime Minister, Health Secretary and Chief Medical Officer all hit by coronavirus in a single day By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:39:04 GMT In the middle of a national crisis, three of the four key figures leading Britain's response have been knee-capped by COVID-19. Full Article
secretary Trump 'not worried' about virus spreading through White House after Pence's press secretary tests positive By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:08:15 +1000 A member of US Vice-President Mike Pence's team tests positive for COVID-19, but Donald Trump says it shows the whole concept of testing isn't necessarily great. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Donald Trump Government and Politics World Politics
secretary ACTU secretary tells Q+A the Government is 'spying' on union leaders By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:16:19 +1000 ACTU secretary Sally McManus tells Hamish Macdonald the Government taps the phones of union chiefs, while economist Gigi Foster causes a stir by saying the coronavirus lockdown may not be worth the cost. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Government and Politics Personal Data Collection Policy Refugees Business Economics and Finance
secretary Covid 19 coronavirus: Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary tests positive By www.nzherald.co.nz Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:49:52 +1200 US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said today, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.President Donald Trump,... Full Article
secretary Who is Donald Trump's new press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany? By www.nzherald.co.nz Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:48:39 +1200 She's the young, blonde and beautiful at the forefront of Donald Trump's war on fake news.The US President's new press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany – his fourth since his term began three and a half years ago – has kicked off her... Full Article
secretary VP Mike Pence's Press Secretary Tests Positive for Coronavirus By www.tmz.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:11:12+00:00 The White House is dealing with a second positive coronavirus test -- now it's Mike Pence's press secretary ... who's husband happens to be one of President Trump's top aides. POTUS said Friday at the White House ... Pence's press secretary, Katie… Full Article
secretary Joint Statement by Secretary Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder on Today’s Signing of a DEA-ICE Drug Trafficking Enforcement Agreement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:40:01 EDT "Giving ICE agents the authority to investigate drug trafficking cases, enhancing information sharing capabilities between ICE and the DEA, and ensuring full participation in intelligence centers will strengthen our efforts to combat international narcotics smuggling, streamline operations and bring better intelligence to our front line personnel." Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General and Education Secretary Call for National Conversation on Values and Student Violence By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:05:29 EDT “Youth violence isn’t a Chicago problem, any more than it is a black problem or a white problem. It’s something that affects communities big and small, and people of all races and colors. Today is the beginning of what will be a sustained, national effort on behalf of this entire administration to address youth violence and to make our streets safe for everyone,” Holder said. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder, Secretary Duncan Meet with Youth Leaders, Parents on Teen Dating Violence By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:32:10 EST “We must engage the broadest spectrum of community partners in order to stem youth violence, and a cornerstone of that partnership is young people themselves,” said Attorney General Holder. “The Department of Justice is committed to working with young people to develop innovative solutions to help prevent teen dating abuse.” Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder, Secretary Salazar Announce Settlement of Cobell Lawsuit on Indian Trust Management By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:42:37 EST “Over the past thirteen years, the parties have tried to settle this case many, many times, each time unsuccessfully,” said Attorney General Holder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Joint Study on School Crime and Safety By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:40:59 EST “Eradicating youth violence is a priority of this administration and a priority of both these agencies," said Attorney General Holder and Education Secretary Duncan. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder, Secretary Sebelius Convene National Summit on Health Care Fraud, Unveil Historic Commitment to Fighting Fraud in President’s FY 2011 Budget By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:12:06 EST “Health care fraud affects all Americans and demands a coordinated, national response,” said Attorney General Holder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder, Secretary Sebelius Send Letter to State Attorneys General on New Outreach and Education Efforts to Combat Medicare Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 09:29:51 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today sent a letter to state attorneys general urging them to work with HHS and federal, state and local law enforcement officials to mount a substantial outreach campaign, beginning this summer, to educate seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries about how to prevent scams and fraud. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder and Secretary Sebelius Kick-off First Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Miami By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:41:37 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today kicked-off the first in a series of regional health care fraud prevention summits in Miami. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder and HHS Secretary Sebelius Host Second Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Los Angeles By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:41:00 EDT Today Attorney General Eric Holder and U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius kicked off the second in a series of daylong summits bringing together a wide array of federal, state and local partners, beneficiaries, providers and other interested parties to discuss innovative ways to eliminate fraud within the U.S. health care system. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce Settlement Agreement with Native American Farmers Claiming Discrimination by USDA By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:23:38 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against USDA by Native American farmers alleging discrimination by USDA. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder and Secretary Sebelius Team up at Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Boston By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:32:04 EST Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visited Boston today, where they participated in the fourth Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Secretary Napolitano and Attorney General Holder Form Joint Task Force to Assist Mexico’s Investigation into Yesterday’s Shooting of Two ICE Agents in Mexico By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:09:47 EST Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder today met to discuss the shooting by unknown assailants of two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents in the line of duty yesterday while driving in Mexico. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announce Settlement of Lawsuit Against USDA by Native American Farmers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:30:15 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the approval by the U.S. District Court of the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against USDA by Native American farmers alleging discrimination by USDA. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Applaud Final Approval of Cobell Settlement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:47:49 EDT Today, the Departments of Justice and Interior applauded the final approval by U.S. Senior District Judge Thomas F. Hogan of Cobell v. Salazar, a long-running and contentious individual American Indian trust class-action lawsuit. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder, Secretary Duncan Announce Effort to Respond to School-to-Prison Pipeline by Supporting Good Discipline Practices By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:02:44 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the launch of the Supportive School Discipline Initiative, a collaborative project between the Departments of Justice and Education that will address the “school-to-prison pipeline” and the disciplinary policies and practices that can push students out of school and into the justice system. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General and DHS Secretary Announce Largest U.S. Prosecution of International Criminal Network Organized to Sexually Exploit Children By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 11:29:13 EDT Attorney General Holder and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano announced today the unsealing of three indictments and one complaint charging a total of 72 individuals for their participation in an international criminal network dedicated to the sexual abuse of children and the creation and dissemination of graphic images and videos of child sexual abuse throughout the world. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the United Nations Secretary-General’s Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:05:17 EDT "In this time of uncommon challenges and evolving threats, our allegiance to these values – of liberty, privacy, opportunity, and justice – and the achievement of our collective security goals – have never been more important, or more urgent," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
secretary Statements by Attorney General Holder and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement Agreement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:05:11 EDT “This settlement allows the Department of Agriculture and African-American farmers to focus on the future, and brings us one step closer to giving these farmers a chance to have their claims heard,” said Attorney General Holder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Readout of Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Trip to Ottawa, Canada By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:10:43 EST U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited Ottawa, Canada to participate in the Cross-Border Crime Forum with Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Rob Nicholson, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews. Secretary Napolitano, Attorney General Holder and Minister Toews also signed a memorandum of understanding to better prevent and combat human smuggling and trafficking. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder and Secretary Duncan Issue Guidance for School Districts to Ensure Equal Access for All Children to Public Schools, Regardless of Immigration Status By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 8 May 2014 10:05:38 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary Arne Duncan today announced updated guidance to assist public elementary and secondary schools to ensure enrollment processes are consistent with the law and fulfill their obligation to provide all children – no matter their background – equal access to an education. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Attorney General Holder and Secretary Duncan to Announce Law Enforcement Action to Protect Military Servicemembers from Unfair Lending Practices By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 10:08:10 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will hold a press conference to announce a major law enforcement action to protect military servicemembers from unfair lending practices today, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 1:15 p.m. EDT. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Former Secretary-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft of Union Treasury Funds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:26:58 EDT The former Secretary-Treasurer of Security Police Fire Professionals of America Local 287 pleaded guilty today to theft from a labor organization in violation of his fiduciary responsibilities as a union officer. Full Article OPA Press Releases
secretary Webinar: A conversation with Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:56:35 +0000 The COVID-19 pandemic is among the most serious challenges confronting the globe since World War II. Its projected human and economic costs are devastating. While the armed forces of the United States will rise to this challenge as they have others, the Department of Defense will not stop planning for long-term threats to America's security,… Full Article
secretary Webinar: A conversation with Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:56:35 +0000 The COVID-19 pandemic is among the most serious challenges confronting the globe since World War II. Its projected human and economic costs are devastating. While the armed forces of the United States will rise to this challenge as they have others, the Department of Defense will not stop planning for long-term threats to America's security,… Full Article
secretary HHS Secretary Sebelius is the Big Loser in Today's Filibuster Game-Changer By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:00:00 -0500 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius may lose the most from the Senate’s rule change on the filibuster—and the Affordable Care Act may be healthier for it. I wrote last month on the FixGov blog that “Republicans are the Reason Secretary Sebelius Won’t Resign” (or be fired). That argument is no longer valid. My claim—the president’s inability to get her successor confirmed because of filibustering Republicans—is nullified by the Senate’s rule change, and the benefits may reach far beyond Obamacare. The Implications of Filibuster Reform for Healthcare Problems exist in HHS. No one denies it. However, for many appointees in the Department, the Senate rules served as a life preserver in a torrent of poor implementation, managerial failures, and bad PR. So long as the president faced the prospect of long-term vacancies among appointees overseeing ACA, the HHS leadership would be spared. Today, that all changed. Moving forward, President Obama needs the support of only 51 Senate Democrats to replace top-level political appointees throughout the executive branch. This offers the president substantial breathing room. Nominees no longer need the support of every Democrat and a scarcely identifiable five Republicans. Instead, nominees can draw the ire of as many as four Democrats and still be confirmed. Maybe Kathleen Sebelius is not to blame for the botched healthcare marketplace roll out. Maybe her Office did not give the thumbs up for the President to repeat “if you like your plan you can keep it.” Maybe she did not contribute to the poor salesmanship of the legislation from the start. However, if she was to blame (and perhaps if she wasn’t), her days in the president’s cabinet may well be numbered. The same may be true for deputies and other administrators in the Department who oversaw the weaker areas of the roll out of this law. By repositioning HHS personnel or breathing new life into a Department facing continued struggles, the president may well ensure the administration of his signature legislation accomplishment improves. The right appointees can coordinate and communicate policy needs and goals up and down the bureaucratic hierarchy. Rather than settling for a program that meets or falls short of expectations, there is an opportunity to build an effective ACA. Good Governance beyond Obamacare The first half of October showed us that political actors in Congress contributed to a broken legislative branch. The second half of October showed us that political actors in the Administration contributed to a broken executive branch. Now is the time for the president to start anew and fix one branch, in the shadow of a Senate trying to fix itself. In my piece from last month, I also argued that the filibuster rules in the Senate allow for the continuation of poor management and governance. If weak appointed personnel are causing policy problems, communication miscues, and other headaches for the president, the ability to replace them with something other than the word “ACTING” was limited by the 60-vote threshold. President Obama, who has faced a string of personnel and management issues over the past year, now has greater freedom not simply to oust problematic appointees, but to install talented, effective leaders. With this ability comes a tremendous opportunity to jumpstart an administration that is sputtering. Filibuster reform will not be the magical elixir that cures all of the ills in the Obama administration. Yet, it’s a good start. The President should channel the flashiness of his campaigns and loftiness of his rhetoric into a focus on real issues of governance. Authors John Hudak Image Source: © Jason Reed / Reuters Full Article
secretary U.S. Economic Engagement on the International Stage: A Conversation with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:30:00 -0500 Event Information December 3, 20148:30 AM - 9:30 AM ESTFirst Amendment LoungeNational Press Club529 14th St. NW, 13th FloorWashington, DC Register for the EventThe world’s top economies had much to discuss at the G-20 summit in Brisbane, Australia last month, including reinvigorating global growth, the reduction of trade barriers, financial regulation reforms, and global infrastructure. The G-20 meeting took place at a key time for U.S. international economic policy, as it came on the heels of President Obama’s prior stops at the APEC summit and the ASEAN summit. As the U.S. joins its G-20 colleagues in aiming to boost G-20 GDP by an additional 2 percent by 2018, there remain many questions about how G-20 countries will follow through with the goals set in Brisbane. On December 3, the Global Economy and Development program and the Economic Studies program at Brookings welcomed U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Nathan Sheets in his first public address since being confirmed in September. Following the recent G-20 meeting, Sheets discussed his perspectives on priorities for international economic policy in the years ahead across key areas including trade, the international financial architecture, and the United States’ evolving economic relationships. Join the conversation on Twitter using #GlobalEconomy Video U.S. Economic Engagement on the International Stage: A Conversation with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets Audio U.S. Economic Engagement on the International Stage: A Conversation with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20141203_sheets_international_economic_engagement_transcript Full Article
secretary Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets: Global Economy Falls Short of Aspirations By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:02:00 -0500 “Although we are seeing a strengthening recovery in the United States, the overall performance of the global economy continues to fall short of aspirations,” said Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Nathan Sheets to a Brookings audience yesterday. In the event, hosted by the Global Economy and Development program and the Economic Studies program at Brookings, Undersecretary Sheets described six “pillars” that form his offices “core policy agenda for the years ahead” to support “a growing and vibrant U.S. economy.” Strengthening and rebalancing global growth. Undersecretary Sheets noted the “persistent and deeper asymmetry in the international economic landscape,” and called for policymakers to “work together toward mutually beneficial growth strategies” such as boosting demand. Deepening engagement with emerging-market giants, such as China, India, Mexico, and Brazil. On India, for example, the undersecretary noted that “faster growth, deeper financial markets, and greater openness to trade and foreign investment promise to raise incomes, reduce poverty, and bring many more Indians into the global middle class.” Framing a resilient global financial system. “To be sustained,” he said, “growth must be built on a resilient financial foundation.” (See also Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard’s remarks yesterday on the Fed’s role in financial stability.) Enhancing access to capital in developing countries. “Expanding access to financial services for the over 2 billion unbanked people in the world promises to open new possibilities as the financial wherewithal in these populations grows,” he said. Promoting open trade and investment. Undersecretary Sheets explained that “Increased U.S. access to foreign markets, and the consequent rise in exports of our goods and services, is an important source of job creation in the United States.” He described current trade priorities, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) concerning China, and the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) concerning India. Enhancing U.S. leadership in the IMF. Undersecretary Sheets said that Treasury and the Obama administration “are firmly committed to securing approval for the 2010 IMF quota and governance reforms.” Citing the widespread support already in place for these policies, Sheets argued that “without these reforms, emerging economies may well look outside the IMF and the international economic system we helped design, potentially undermining the Fund’s ability to serve as a first responder for financial crises around the world, and also our national security and economic well-being.” He also called on the Senate to confirm six administration nominees as executive directors or alternate executive directors at the IMF and multilateral development banks. Watch the video here: Get a transcript of Undersecretary Sheets’ prepared remarks here. Brookings expert Donald Kohn, the Robert S. Kerr Senior Fellow, moderated the discussion. The speaker was introduced by Senior Fellow Amar Bhattacharya. Authors Fred Dews Image Source: Paul Morigi Full Article
secretary What should the Senate ask Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:38:08 +0000 On March 13, President Trump nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to become the next U.S. secretary of state. This Thursday, Pompeo will go before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for his nomination hearing. What should the committee members ask? Brookings foreign policy experts offer their ideas below. ASIA Richard Bush, Co-Director of the Center for East… Full Article
secretary Webinar: A conversation with Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:56:35 +0000 The COVID-19 pandemic is among the most serious challenges confronting the globe since World War II. Its projected human and economic costs are devastating. While the armed forces of the United States will rise to this challenge as they have others, the Department of Defense will not stop planning for long-term threats to America's security,… Full Article
secretary Dodd-Frank at 5: A conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:45:00 -0400 Event Information July 8, 20158:45 AM - 9:30 AM EDTThe Brookings InstitutionFalk Auditorium1775 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.Washington, DC 20036 Register for the EventIn July 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a far-reaching and still-controversial piece of legislation that was intended to reduce the odds of a repeat of the worst financial crisis in generations. Five years later, is it working as hoped? Did it go too far—or not far enough? Are there parts that should be revisited? What remains on the U.S. and global financial-stability to-do list? On July 8, the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy hosted a conversation with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to address those and other questions about financial stability and the economy. Follow the conversation at @BrookingsEcon or #DoddFrank Video Dodd-Frank at 5: A conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. LewSecretary Jack Lew on Dodd FrankSecretary Jack Lew on the $10 billSecretary Jack Lew on GreeceSecretary Jack Lew on China Audio Dodd-Frank at 5: A conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20150708_dodd_frank_lew_transcript Full Article
secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, secretary of Homeland Security, out amidst national emergency By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:30:13 +0000 Kirstjen Nielsen, the secretary of Homeland Security, submitted her resignation letter on Sunday, April 7, 2019, marking the 15th Cabinet-level departure in the Trump administration since January 2017. By contrast, President Obama had seven departures after three full years in office, and President George W. Bush had four departures after three full years. Cabinet turnover… Full Article
secretary Brookings hosts U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker for a conversation on economic opportunities and the liberal international order By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:30:00 -0400 Event Information June 2, 20161:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDTFalk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 A conversation with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny PritzkerOn Thursday, June 2, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Senior Fellow Robert Kagan for a conversation on the economic dimensions of the liberal world order, including the critical economic opportunities on the global horizon and the role America’s private sector can play in helping shape modern commerce. They also discussed the importance of trade agreements to strengthening U.S. global competiveness. Suzanne Nora Johnson, vice chair of the Brookings Board of Trustees, moderated. Video Economic opportunities and the liberal international order Full Article
secretary Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Leaves a Legacy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:11:41 -0500 Lahood presided over "the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized." Full Article Business
