Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2014 – Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, issued the following statement today on the third estimate of GDP for the third quarter of 2014. You can view the statement HERE.
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John Kerry on Cuba Policy Changes
By John Kerry, Secretary of the State I was a seventeen year old kid watching on a black and white television set when I first heard an American President talk of Cuba as an “imprisoned island.”
A Major Step Forward for U.S. Economic Recovery in 2014
By Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers To view the full blog post, click HERE . The U.S. economic recovery took a major step forward in 2014, achieving a number of important milestones. American businesses set a new record for the most consecutive months of job growth: now 57 straight months and counting.… Continue reading A Major Step Forward for U.S. Economic Recovery in 2014
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu Welcomes Newest Bostonian
Boston, Dec. 10, 2014, — At 11:35 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu and her husband, Conor Pewarski, welcomed a son, Blaise Francis Pewarski. Blaise is the couple’s first child. Blaise arrived exactly on his due date (provided to bostonese.com).
Job Listing from Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians — 12/2014
Jewish Vocational Service Seeks Director Business Development Jewish Vocational Service seeks an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to oversee the implementation of the business plan which seeks to expand employer partners and services and grow relationships deeper across this division and the agency.
Eric Holder: Following through after Ferguson
By Eric H. Holder, Jr., US Attorney General, Dec. 2, 2014 Following Michael Brown’s tragic death, millions of people across the nation and around the world have focused their attention on unfolding events in Ferguson, both grieving together and making their voices heard. In recent days, many have been captivated by ongoing developments, anguished emotions,… Continue reading Eric Holder: Following through after Ferguson
Team Boston Travels to Guangzhou, China to Join Urban Innovation Competition
Boston, Dec. 1, 2014, — Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston’s Youth Engagement & Employment Department’s involvement in an Urban Innovation competition in Guangzhou, China. The competition focuses on initiatives that best incorporate innovation, civic engagement, community improvement, and sustainability.
Mayor Walsh Commends President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration & Info Session at City Hall
President Obama announced the executive action in the White House (from Web cast).
U.S. and China Extend Visas for Business Travelers, Tourists and Students
Beijing, Nov. 12, 2014, Starting today, the United States and the People’s Republic of China will reciprocally increase the validity of short-term business and tourist visas visas and student and exchange visas issued to each other’s citizens. A U.S. student visa issued in 2010 (file photo).
President Obama Announces 2014 Medal of Freedom Recipients
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014, –Today, President Obama named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. “I look forward to presenting these nineteen bold, inspiring Americans with our Nation’s highest civilian honor,” said the President. President Barack Obama delivers remarks and awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to honorees during a ceremony in… Continue reading President Obama Announces 2014 Medal of Freedom Recipients