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President Obama Bans Importation of Kalashnikov & Izhmash Firearms
2014-07-17 22:27:11| Steel - Topix.net
The addition of Kalashnikov Concern to the SDN list is part of a larger effort established by Executive Order 13662 to place Ukraine-related sanctions on specified sectors of the Russian economy.
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Obama to help communities adapt to climate change
2014-07-16 21:54:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced new measures to make the country's infrastructure stronger and more resilient, to help states and communities adapt to climate change. "Climate change poses a direct threat to the infrastructure of America that we need to stay competitive in this 21st-century economy," Obama said during a meeting with state, local and tribal officials to discuss global warming. "That means that we should see this as an opportunity to do what we should be doing...
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Obama: Climate change a direct threat to US cities
2014-07-16 21:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Harsher storms, worsening flooding and rising seas threaten the public's safety and health across the country, President Barack Obama warned Wednesday as he urged local communities to prepare for the effects of climate change. Joined by top federal officials and local, state and tribal leaders at the White House, Obama said communities experiencing negative effects firsthand know that climate change is already upon us. He said boosting the nation's resilience and fighting climate change shouldn't...
Pres. Obama Bulks Up Local Defenses Against Climate Change
2014-07-16 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Hill: In a slew of actions, President Obama on Wednesday is unveiling new tools for state, local and tribal leaders that will better prepare them for the impacts of climate change. The unilateral actions, in line with Obama's year of action pledge and climate change agenda, will provide millions to tribes for adaptation training, establish awards for states to improve rural electric infrastructure and make available mapping and data tools for climate resilience. The new actions are sure to set off...
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Obama inks massive $11 billion weapons deal with Qatar
2014-07-15 06:59:32| IT Services - Topix.net
"The British-educated Sheikh is believed to be closer to the Muslim Brotherhood than many in the nation's current leadership..." In the biggest arms deal so far this year, the Obama Administration finalized a multi-billion dollar weapons deal with the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar .
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