Presidential Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week, 2018

Washington, DC - During Fire Prevention Week, we renew our commitment to preparedness, fire safety awareness, and individual responsibility.  We also honor our brave firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their families, as well as those firefighters who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to safeguard our lives and property.  Our Nation’s firefighters are heroes, and they deserve our deepest respect and gratitude for the selfless service they provide to our communities.

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Washington, DC - Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,296 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry deli-sliced products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination

Tolleson, Arizona - JBS Tolleson, Inc., a Tolleson, Arizona establishment, is recalling approximately 6,912,875 pounds of various raw, non-intact beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

2018 Benjamin Joy Award Honors U.S. Embassy Vientiane Team

Washington, DC - The 2018 Benjamin Joy Award, given jointly by the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce, was presented today to the State-Commerce team at U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos. Manisha Singh, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs and Ian Steff representing the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Global Markets (GM) and the Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, presented the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

President Donald J. Trump Is Protecting the United States from Terrorism

Washington, DC - "When it comes to terrorism, we will do whatever is necessary to protect our Nation." ~ President Donald J. Trump