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NASA’s Hubble Telescope Makes First Atmospheric Study of Earth-Sized Exoplanets
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- Published: 23 July 2016 23 July 2016
Washington, DC - Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have conducted the first search for atmospheres around temperate, Earth-sized planets beyond our solar system and found indications that increase the chances of habitability on two exoplanets.
Education Department Proposes Rule on State Authorization of Postsecondary Distance Education, Foreign Locations
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- Published: 23 July 2016 23 July 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Education Friday proposed regulations that seek to improve oversight and protect more than 5.5 million distance education students at degree-granting institutions, including nearly 3 million exclusively online students by clarifying the state authorization requirements for postsecondary distance education.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Call with Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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- Published: 23 July 2016 23 July 2016
Washington, DC - The following is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner:
Energy Department and American Public Power Association Sign Agreement to Accelerate Growth of Electric Vehicle Market
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- Published: 23 July 2016 23 July 2016
Washington, DC - Friday, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Friedman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Energy and the American Public Power Association (APPA), ensuring collaborative efforts to electrify personal and fleet transportation in public power communities throughout the United States.
White House Press Secretary on the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016
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- Published: 22 July 2016 22 July 2016
Washington, DC - President Barack Obama shares the goal of streamlining pensions given to former Presidents as a means to reduce costs to taxpayers. He stands ready to work with Congress on legislation to get that done.