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Jose H. Villarreal Named as U.S. Commissioner General to the 2010 World Exposition,
Shanghai, China


Jose H. Villarreal Named as U.S. Commissioner General to the 2010 World Exposition

Jose H. Villarreal has been named as U.S. Commissioner General of Section of the United States Exhibition to World Expo Shanghai 2010.  Commissioner General Villarreal will head United States participation.  He is responsible for oversight of the U.S. Pavilion.  In addition, he is the official U.S. government representative to the Government of China on issues relating to World Expo Shanghai 2010. 

"I am delighted that Commissioner General Villarreal has accepted this role.  He has the background and stature required to ensure a strong United States presence at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.  Our national pavilion will showcase American business and technology, as well as cultures and values to foster stronger friendship between the American and Chinese peoples as it also demonstrates America’s commitment to a forward-looking, positive relationship with China,” said Secretary Clinton.  “The theme of Better City, Better Life gives us a perfect opportunity to highlight U.S. innovation, particularly in environmental initiatives, and to share ideas with countries from around the world on ways to create better cities and communities for all our people.”...(Full text)

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Freedom of Information “Built on Principles of Open Government”  June 30  2009
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United States Seeks Active Engagement with European Partners  June 24  2009

Travel Alert     June 19, 2009
 
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the quarantine measures imposed by the Government of China in response to the 2009-H1N1 pandemic that may affect travel to China.  This Travel Alert expires on September 30, 2009. (complete text)  

Clinton Calls for an Upgrade in U.S.-India Relations  June 18  2009

Giving to Charity Remains at High Level in United States  June 17  2009
Private gifts to colleges are highest ever

Access to Government Information Going Digital  June 12  2009
Online access to records is the new frontier in government transparency

Freedom of Information Is Bedrock of Free and Open Societies  June 08  2009

U.S. EFFORTS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF H1N1

The United States Government is very concerned about the recent cases of novel H1N1 influenza that have been identified in the United States and around the world.

Any influenza is serious. Over 35,000 people in the U.S. and about 500,000 people worldwide die each year because of regular seasonal flu. It's uncertain at this time how severe this novel H1NI outbreak will be in terms of illness and death compared with other influenza viruses.   (complete text)

U.S., China Cooperating to Help Shape Global Economic Recovery  01 June  2009


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