SCHOOLS & RULES – IMMIGRATION & EDUCATION

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Sequestration Looming; Energy Booming

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SPECIAL POST: THE STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH

President Obama’s first SOTU of his second Administration forcefully advocated for his economic and social agenda, including immigration, education, and gun control.  Through his speech, he addressed several issues of key importance to the Federal Policy Week community.  The full speech is available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2013 (video and interactive written speech).   Some key highlights (in order […]

Energy & Innovation – A New Congress, A New Day

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ENERGY & INNOVATION & WILD HORSES

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Special Post: Obama’s Inaugural Speech

President Obama’s Inaugural Speech marked a dramatic change in the President’s demeanor and resolve on key issues.  Will his willingness to take the lead and advocate for sustainable energy, climate change, and immigration reform succeed?  I will keep you posted.  His entire speech is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/01/21/inaugural-address-president-barack-obama President Obama’s comments on some key issues: Energy: “The path towards […]

OBAMA ADMINSITRATION – TAKE TWO

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Special Post: Sup. Ct. Upholds Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding

Special Blog Posting The US Supreme Court Upholds Obama Administration’s Policy on Funding for Embryonic Stem Cells.  See below an article on the Supreme Court’s decision from LA Times and the statement by NIH Director Collins. 1.         Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obama stem cell policy By David G. Savage, January 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — The […]

LET’S MAKE A DEAL – FISCAL CLIFF (SORT OF) AVERTED.

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HOLDING OUR BREATH – WILL CONGRESS REACH AN AGREEMENT?

Congress and the President are entering the home stretch.  Will they reach a deal or put if off until 2013? To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page.  You will receive a verification email to confirm your subscription.  Thank you! IN […]