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Results from the second annual National Health Security Preparedness Index
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Washington, DC - Today, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and more than 35 development partners, released its second report of the National Health Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI™). The NHSPI™ graded the nation’s preparedness for natural disasters, terrorism, and disease pandemics at 7.4 out of 10.
Increasing Safety and Efficiency while Saving Money at the Pump
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Washington, DC - The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to promote safety, combat climate change, cut energy waste, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Every year, there are roughly 11,000 tire-related vehicle crashes in the U.S. Many of these crashes can be prevented through proper tire maintenance including tire inflation, balance, alignment, and rotation—and understanding tire labels, aging, recalls and complaints. Meanwhile, 232 million passenger cars and light trucks in the U.S. consume about 134 billion gallons of fuel each year.
Boxer Statement on Senate Intelligence Committee's Report on CIA's Interrogation Practices
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement today after the Senate Intelligence Committee released the results of its review of the CIA’s interrogation and detention practices:
Office of Art in Embassies Collaborative Engraving Project With Jenny Holzer: Invitation To Submit Text
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Washington, DC - The Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies (AIE) is pleased to announce its partnership with distinguished American artist Jenny Holzer on a collaborative sculptural project to be featured at the new U.S. Embassy in London, scheduled to open in 2017.
U.S. Welcomes International Anticorruption Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On this day, International Anticorruption Day, the United States reiterates its commitment to working with its partners to combat the scourge of corruption.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants From Around the World Gather in Washington to Expand English Language Capacity
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Washington, DC - More than 400 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs) from over 50 countries will gather for a workshop in Washington, D.C., December 11-13, to explore ways to increase English language globally.
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