June 30, 2008

A new report released today by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) describes how HRSA-funded health centers improve the lives of the more than 16 million people they treat each year. Full release

Africa's rapidly changing environmental landscape, from the disappearance of glaciers in Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains to the loss of Cape Town's unique vegetation, is graphically documented by more than 300 satellite images in Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment, a new publication from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Full release

In recognition of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing this summer, the National Archives presents a special program on August 6, at noon, and a document display on "Ping Pong Diplomacy" -- an athletic event that became part of diplomatic history. Both the program and display will take place at the National Archives Building, which is located on Constitution Avenue at 9th Street, NW, and is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. Full release

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the remaining $11,127,000 of a $17 million National Emergency Grant is being provided to Iowa to assist in the ongoing flood and tornado recovery efforts underway. Full release

In collaboration with the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI), the twelve Presidential Libraries of the National Archives and Records Administration will host a series of discussions on public policy issues between Labor Day and Election Day this fall. All forums will be open to the public. Full release

In collaboration with the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI), the twelve Presidential Libraries of the National Archives and Records Administration will host a series of discussions on public policy issues between Labor Day and Election Day this fall. All forums will be open to the public. Full release

Film and television stars Olivia Wilde ("House" and "The O.C.") and Peter Sarsgaard ("Jarhead" and "Boys Don't Cry") appear in two new public service announcements encouraging young people to register and vote in the 2008 election. Full release

John McCain says he would keep our country safe. But the reality is Senator McCain has voted repeatedly against giving our law enforcement officers the resources they need to protect our communities. Senator McCain voted against funding for the successful COPS program and against interoperable communications equipment for first responders. And instead of putting new officers on the street, helping officers prevent crime, and instituting tough new penalties for criminals, Senator McCain voted against the landmark 1994 Crime Bill. Full release

FLASHBACK: Sen. Clinton Attacked Barack Obama's Inconsistencies On Health Care: Sen. Clinton Said Obama "Could Have A Pretty Good Debate With Himself" Based On His Inconsistencies On Health Care. Sen. Clinton: "You know, Senator Obama has been -- as the Associated Press described it, he could have a pretty good debate with himself, because four years ago he was for single-payer health care." Full release

Yesterday, Gen. Wesley Clark Attacked McCain's Military Service: Gen. Clark: "But he hasn't held executive responsibility. That large squadron in the Navy that he commanded? It wasn't a wartime squadron. He hasn't been there and ordered the bombs to fall. He hasn't seen what it's like when diplomats come in and say, 'I don't know whether we're going to be able to get this point through or not, do you want to take the risk, what about your reputation, how do we handle this publicly?' He hasn't made those points Bob." (CBS' "Face The Nation," 6/29/08) Full release

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