January 2010
7 January 2010: Remarks by President Obama on Strengthening Intelligence and Aviation Security
"As I announced this week, we've taken a whole range of steps to improve aviation screening and security since Christmas, including new rules for how we handle visas within the government and enhanced screening for passengers flying from, or through, certain countries." (Full Remarks) (Video) (Review Summary) (Press Briefing)
15 January 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #1
Report Highlights: Florida Freeze Driving Canadian Import Substitutions * Canadian Cattle Industry Plan to Capitalize on Traceability Requirement * The Ups and Downs of Canadian Canola * Canadian Pulse Industry is Posturing for Future Trade to Asia (82KB PDF)
19 January 2010: Ambassador Jacobson's Interview on CTV's Power Play
CTV's Robert Fife speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson about how Canada and the U.S. coordinated their response to the Haitian earthquake, as well as the shift in strategy in the mission in Afghanistan. (Watch: Part One | Part Two)
21 January 2010: Secretary Clinton's Remarks on Internet Freedom
The spread of information networks is forming a new nervous system for our planet. When something happens in Haiti or Hunan, the rest of us learn about it in real time -- from real people. And we can respond in real time as well. (Full Remarks) (Video) (America.gov: Internet Freedom) (Français - 176KB PDF)
22 January 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #2
Report Highlights: Moving Day for Ministers * Canadian Agriculture and Trade Bills Stalled During Prorogation * Inspection Agency Will Continue Food-Labeling System (82KB PDF)
25 January 2010: Secretary Clinton's Remarks at Haiti Ministerial Preparatory Conference
Haiti Ministerial Preparatory Conference
"We know that the extent of this devastation is almost more than any of us can grasp, but day by day, we have to make progress." (Full Remarks) (Video) (Remarks with Prime Minister Harper)
27 January 2010: State of the Union Address
President Obama: "One year ago, I took office amid two wars, an economy rocked by a severe recession, a financial system on the verge of collapse, and a government deeply in debt. Experts from across the political spectrum warned that if we did not act, we might face a second depression. So we acted -– immediately and aggressively. And one year later, the worst of the storm has passed." (Full Remarks) (Video)
29 January 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #3
New Seed Verification Required for Flax Sector * New Rules on Horse Meat Exports * Exports of Dairy Genetics Follow Low Milk Prices * Nut Wars in Canada * Canadian Flax Scare Rubs Off on Mustard Exports to EU (83KB PDF)
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More Than Elections: How Democracies Transfer Power
Democracy requires more than holding elections. Healthy democracies are defined by the expectations of citizens and the common rules, understandings, and trust they build. This eJournal USA explores the contours of civil society and political legitimacy within which peaceful transitions of power can occur. (Français)
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