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Death of John Glenn

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Written by State Department State Department

Published: 09 December 2016 09 December 2016

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "I join all Americans in mourning the loss of my Senate colleague and good friend John Glenn – a steadfast voice of patriotism and one of our greatest Americans.

How Safe are our Bridges and Buildings

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Written by Douglas P. Taylor Douglas P. Taylor

Published: 09 December 2016 09 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - America’s bridges need work.

So do some of the nation’s buildings - both old and new - that were designed to avoid collapsing during an earthquake or other major catastrophe, but aren’t quite up to the task of remaining inhabitable after disaster strikes.

Winners for the 2016 Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence

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Written by State Department State Department

Published: 09 December 2016 09 December 2016

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is pleased to announce the six winners for the 2016 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). The winners will be presented with the award at the annual ACE ceremony on January 5, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. EST at the State Department.

President Obama's Call with Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand

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Written by White House White House

Published: 08 December 2016 08 December 2016

Washington, DC - President Obama spoke yesterday by phone with Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to thank him for the close friendship and partnership the two leaders have enjoyed over the last eight years.