Thursday, January 21, 2010
Shah to coordinate U.S. disaster assistance to quake-hit Haiti
Rajiv Shah, the new administrator of the country's foreign development assistance body, is already being tested within less than a week of taking office as administrator at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). President Obama has assigned him to coordinate a major inter agency effort to send help to Haiti, hit by a disastrous 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12 that killed tens of thousands of people.
Speaking from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House the morning after the quake, President Obama announced a massive aid effort to Haiti, including sending an aircraft carrier to waters near the island nation.
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Speaking from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House the morning after the quake, President Obama announced a massive aid effort to Haiti, including sending an aircraft carrier to waters near the island nation.
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Labels: haiti, haiti earthquake, magnitude, Obama, rajiv shah, White House
Monday, March 16, 2009
Eight South Asian innovators among 40 finalists meet Obama
A ll forty Intel Science Talent Search finalists, including eight of Indian descent offered President Barack Obama their ideas in a meeting at the White House on March 9. They discussed the role of math and science education in solving some of today's most important global problems, said Intel in a press release.
"What's cool is that President Obama is really on board in terms of supporting science education," said Aniruddha Deshmukh from Cupertino, Calif., one of the finalists. "He said he's supporting policies that would increase funding towards science and education programs on a very large scale in the U.S. That's really key."
The students had to cut short their science project presentations to respond to the President's invite.
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"What's cool is that President Obama is really on board in terms of supporting science education," said Aniruddha Deshmukh from Cupertino, Calif., one of the finalists. "He said he's supporting policies that would increase funding towards science and education programs on a very large scale in the U.S. That's really key."
The students had to cut short their science project presentations to respond to the President's invite.
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Labels: education programs, finalists meet Obama, Intel, Intel Science Talent Search finalists, President Barack Obama, President's invite, role of math and science education, White House
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
President Obama names Kundra nation's Chief Information Officer
President Obama has appointed Vivek Kundra, Chief Technology Officer of Washington, D.C., as the nation's Chief Information Officer at the White House. In this position, he will direct policy and strategic planning of federal information technology investments.
"Vivek Kundra will bring a depth of experience in the technology arena and a commitment to lowering the cost of government operations to this position," President Obama said in a statement announcing the appointment on March 5.
This appointment also signals the President's attempt to lower costs of government operations through use of technology, something Kundra has proven during his tenure as the capital city's CTO since 2007.
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"Vivek Kundra will bring a depth of experience in the technology arena and a commitment to lowering the cost of government operations to this position," President Obama said in a statement announcing the appointment on March 5.
This appointment also signals the President's attempt to lower costs of government operations through use of technology, something Kundra has proven during his tenure as the capital city's CTO since 2007.
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Labels: Chief Technology Officer of Washington, cyber security, government operations, IT portfolio management, President Obama, public safety communications, technology arena, Vivek Kundra, White House
Friday, February 6, 2009
United States, India natural friends, allies, says President Obama
President Barack Obama regards India as a natural ally, said the White House, and he expects to detail his plans on deepening the bilateral relationship in the future.
"… the President believes that obviously the U.S. and India are natural friends and natural allies," said White House Press Officer Robert Gibbs at a press briefing January 28. He was responding to a question on what change could be envisaged in the bilateral relations between the two countries with a new administration.
"The President looks forward over the course of this term to deepen the partnership that's been built between the two countries over these past many years, to strengthen those ties. He will have more to say about that in the future," said Gibbs. Candidate Obama during his campaign, had made several references to resolving the Kashmir dispute, something that did not sit well with New Delhi, and according to South Asia experts,
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"… the President believes that obviously the U.S. and India are natural friends and natural allies," said White House Press Officer Robert Gibbs at a press briefing January 28. He was responding to a question on what change could be envisaged in the bilateral relations between the two countries with a new administration.
"The President looks forward over the course of this term to deepen the partnership that's been built between the two countries over these past many years, to strengthen those ties. He will have more to say about that in the future," said Gibbs. Candidate Obama during his campaign, had made several references to resolving the Kashmir dispute, something that did not sit well with New Delhi, and according to South Asia experts,
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Labels: Afghanistan and Pakistan, india, Kashmir dispute, Manmohan Singh Government, New Delhi, President Barack Obama, President believes, Richard Holbrooke, Special Representative, White House
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Invited to National Prayer Service by 2009 Inaugural Committee
Dr. Uma Mysorekar, a gynaecologist and President, Hindu Temple Society of North America based in New York, was invited to the National Prayer Service organized by the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee on January 21, a national tradition of incoming Presidents. It was held at the stately National Cathedral in Washington.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as their children Malia and Sasha, top White House officials and Obama appointees attended. The service included scripture readings, prayers, hymns and blessings delivered by faith leaders, from across the United States. The "Responsive prayers" as they were called by the organizers, were passages read out by each of the 6 faith leaders including Mysorekar, and each was meant to "symbolize America's traditions of religious tolerance and freedom"
Dr. Mysorekar spoke to News India-Times about her experience:
Q. How did it feel to be there?
It was a wonderful event, really extraordinary, truly historic, particularly this one where it meant a lot to a lot of people, especially young people.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as their children Malia and Sasha, top White House officials and Obama appointees attended. The service included scripture readings, prayers, hymns and blessings delivered by faith leaders, from across the United States. The "Responsive prayers" as they were called by the organizers, were passages read out by each of the 6 faith leaders including Mysorekar, and each was meant to "symbolize America's traditions of religious tolerance and freedom"
Dr. Mysorekar spoke to News India-Times about her experience:
Q. How did it feel to be there?
It was a wonderful event, really extraordinary, truly historic, particularly this one where it meant a lot to a lot of people, especially young people.
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Labels: America, children Malia and Sasha, Dr. Uma Mysorekar, First Lady Michelle Obama, Hindu Temple Society of North America, President Barack Obama, Presidential Inaugural Committee, White House
Monday, October 13, 2008
President Bush invites hundreds to formal signing of law on nuclear deal
President Bush invited more than 100 Indian Americans plus a host of business representatives and others to the White House October 8, to witness his triumphant signing into law of the U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement. He called the two countries "natural partners" that fought colonialism to establish vibrant democracies, encourage private enterprise, and now, to jointly fight terrorists. He offered a Diwali prayer for expanding bilateral relations before signing the dotted line.
The President also countered critics in India who have said external clauses Congress had inserted would jeopardize India's independence.
The bill, H.R. 7081, United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, establishes the legal framework for the 123 Agreement to come into effect. The 123 Agreement lays out the details and obligations of the nuclear trade relationship ."The bill makes clear that our agreement with India is consistent with the Atomic Energy Act and other elements of U.S. law," the President emphasized before the signing.
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The President also countered critics in India who have said external clauses Congress had inserted would jeopardize India's independence.
The bill, H.R. 7081, United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, establishes the legal framework for the 123 Agreement to come into effect. The 123 Agreement lays out the details and obligations of the nuclear trade relationship ."The bill makes clear that our agreement with India is consistent with the Atomic Energy Act and other elements of U.S. law," the President emphasized before the signing.
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Labels: agreement, Atomic Energy Act, bill, Diwali prayer, india, Indian Americans, invites, nuclear deal, President George W. Bush, signing of law, United states, White House, witness
Sunday, March 9, 2008
President Bush and McCain stress their unity, and so do the Democrats
President Bush usually does not like to be kept waiting, but he appeared to be in a giddy mood on March 5 when he emerged from the North Portico of the White House, only to find that Sen. John McCain, (R-AZ), was not there.
"So, anyway," Bush said to the reporters who had assembled there to see the two men shake hands. "As I was saying ..." He smiled a bit, but no McCain. He did a mock soft-shoe dance.
"I'm just going to tap-dance a little," the leader of the free world said. Finally, he disappeared into the White House, telling onlookers: "Pretend like it never happened."
After McCain and his wife, Cindy, finally arrived, Bush and the senator lunched in the small dining room next to the Oval Office, then emerged for the long-anticipated endorsement by the president in the Rose Garden. Bush promised to campaign for his onetime rival and occasional legislative critic as both men seek to keep Democrats from taking over the White House.
McCain said he was "honored and humbled" to have the president's support going into a tough general-election campaign. But campaigning arm-in-arm with Bush may prove troublesome as the senator woos independents and moderate Democrats, among whom the president remains unpopular.
"I appreciate his endorsement," McCain told reporters, indicating he does not intend to distance himself - at least not too much. "I intend to have as much possible campaigning events together as is in keeping with the president's heavy schedule." Democrats seized the opportunity to link McCain and Bush, who has the job approval of only about 32 percent of Americans.
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"So, anyway," Bush said to the reporters who had assembled there to see the two men shake hands. "As I was saying ..." He smiled a bit, but no McCain. He did a mock soft-shoe dance.
"I'm just going to tap-dance a little," the leader of the free world said. Finally, he disappeared into the White House, telling onlookers: "Pretend like it never happened."
After McCain and his wife, Cindy, finally arrived, Bush and the senator lunched in the small dining room next to the Oval Office, then emerged for the long-anticipated endorsement by the president in the Rose Garden. Bush promised to campaign for his onetime rival and occasional legislative critic as both men seek to keep Democrats from taking over the White House.
McCain said he was "honored and humbled" to have the president's support going into a tough general-election campaign. But campaigning arm-in-arm with Bush may prove troublesome as the senator woos independents and moderate Democrats, among whom the president remains unpopular.
"I appreciate his endorsement," McCain told reporters, indicating he does not intend to distance himself - at least not too much. "I intend to have as much possible campaigning events together as is in keeping with the president's heavy schedule." Democrats seized the opportunity to link McCain and Bush, who has the job approval of only about 32 percent of Americans.
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Labels: Democratic National Committee, North Portico, President Bush, White House
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