Mar 10 2010

President Obama on Federal Employees

Yesterday, the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) held its annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C.  NTEU represents some 150,000 employees in 31 federal departments and agencies.  A topic of discussion at the NTEU conference was last month’s attack on Internal Revenue Service employees in Austin, Texas.  President Obama sent the following letter to NTEU’s National [...]

Dec 14 2009

The History and Significance of the Cabinet

The President has stated on many occasions that one of his proudest accomplishments has been assembling a Cabinet of such high caliber.  As the Cabinet Secretary in the White House, I have the privilege of interacting with this amazing group every day, and can attest first-hand that his pride is more than merited.  Every day, the [...]

Oct 17 2009

General Jones Flipped Here

Consider this post an addendum to our last, Gen. Jones Scoffs at Afghanistan “Surge” - Just Like Failed Iraq “Surge!”.
Scott Johnson at Power Line points us to a Michael Goldfarb post on the Weekly Standard blog revealing an astonishing decision by our ancient enemy, President Barack H. Obama’s National Security Advisor, Gen. Jim Jones.
As a [...]

Jul 17 2009

A Cabinet Secretary?s Visit Draws Volunteers to AZ Homeless Shelter

This piece from the Arizona Republic just scratches the surface of a great story of service, and how we can help increase volunteerism around the nation.
 
Publicity from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke’s recent tour of the La Mesita Family Shelter for homeless families in west Mesa was intended to help launch President Obama’s volunteerism program, [...]