USNS Comfort Hospital Ship in Columbia Treating Refugees From Venezuela & More.
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/26/2018 06:28 PM
Bogota, Columbia....The first phase of the USNS Comfort hospital ship mission in Turbo finished yesterday after assisting 5,450 patients and performing 131 surgeries. The mission will continue in Riohacha as of November 26. In the five days of the mission in Turbo, USNS Comfort staff and their allies attended a total of 5,450 patients and performed 131 surgeries. The Hospital Comfort Ship is now heading to Riohacha where it will pay attention during the days November 26 to 30, once it finishes its mission in Colombia it will depart to Honduras.
President Trump Before Marine One Departure...Comments on Russia, GM, Caravan & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/26/2018 10:21 PM
Washington, DC....Will you have any response to Russia firing on the Ukraine, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Not good. We’re not happy about it at all. Not at all. We’ve let our position be known, and we’re not happy about it. Q Have you reached a deal with Mexico to hold migrants at the border? THE PRESIDENT: Well, Mexico wants to see if they can get it straightened out. But we’ve, during certain times, as you know, closed the border. They’re not coming into the United States. They will not be coming into our country.
Washington, DC...So we’re going now to the southern White House. We have a lot of work we’re going to be doing in Florida. We had great — some really great election results, as you know. Georgia just came in and that was a big success. Florida was a tremendous success with both the governor, Ron DeSantis — he’ll be a great governor — and the senator, Rick Scott.
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 08:22 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. Please, be seated. Good afternoon, everyone. A very special day at the White House. We are thrilled to be joined today by our great First Lady, Melania. (Applause.) On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving. (Applause.) At this time of the year, we reflect on all of the many blessings in our lives.
Calaveras County 2018 Holiday Special Event Road Closures
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 08:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...The driving public should be advised that there will be several temporary road closures in the upcoming weeks for various parades and holiday celebrations. “Christmas in White Pines Parade of Lights”. Blagen Road and Henry Street will be closed to traffic from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 23, 2018.
President Trump at Signing of H.R.3359, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act & Comments on Press
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 04:16 PM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you for coming over so fast. I think this was a little bit unexpected. You didn’t expect to be here. But I think that this is so important what we’re doing right now, that you should be here and it should be covered. Today, it’s my great honor to sign the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act into law. The people behind me and alongside of me have been working long and hard on this for — actually, for years. And I want to congratulate them.
Trump Administration Reaffirms Support to Fight the California Wildfires and Help Those Affected
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 04:39 PM
Washington, DC..."We will do everything in our power to support and protect our fellow citizens in harm’s way." President Donald J. Trump From the Whitehouse...President Donald J. Trump is offering full support to California during their response to the wildfires. President Trump is traveling to California to meet with individuals affected by the wildfires. The President recently spoke with Gov. Jerry Brown to offer his full support and the Administration continues to be in close contact with State and local officials.
Attorney General Becerra on Multistate Comment Letter Opposing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposal to Allow Refrigerant Leakage
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2018 05:52 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, leading a coalition of 16 states, have filed formal comments against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rollback of refrigerant management regulations that grew out of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. The regulations ensure the safe disposal and evacuation of refrigerants from appliances such industrial air conditioners and commercial cooling equipment, diligent record-keeping, the certification of technicians, appliance maintenance, and leak repair. Venting or releasing these refrigerants and their substitutes contribute to ozone depletion and climate change - among the most severe environmental threats faced by modern human civilization.
Local Contractors Encouraged to Bid on Stanislaus National Forest Snow Grooming Contract
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2018 01:58 PM
Sonora, CA...Contracting officials posted a pre-solicitation notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website for snow grooming on the Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts. The notice to vendors announces the forest’s plans to post a contracting solicitation on or about Nov. 15 that will remain open for 15 days. “We are in the middle of our Travel Management, subpart C planning effort and recognize how important snowmobiling is as a recreational opportunity on the forest. A system of groomed trails is vital to providing that opportunity in a safe and sustainable way,” said Beth Martinez, Public Services staff officer for the Stanislaus National Forest. “I encourage individuals and organized user groups and clubs to help spread the word regarding the need to groom our trails and the upcoming contracting opportunity. Prospective vendors can find instructions on FedBizOpps about how to request contract announcements and prepare their bids.”
