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Under Secretary Cresanti Addresses Emerging Trends in IT, Biopharmaceuticals and Financial Services

Washington (April 20)—Under Secretary for Technology Robert Cresanti addressed the National Academies’ Roundtable on Globalization of Innovation: Emerging Trends in IT, Biopharma, and Financial Services, sponsored by the Technology Administration, a bureau of the Commerce Department. Cresanti focused on the need to discuss the public policy implications of the expanding global economy for key industries and technologies. (More)


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Secretary Gutierrez Addresses Immigration Reform at Contractors Conference

Washington (April 19)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez highlighted the importance of comprehensive immigration reform at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association Annual Leadership and Legislative Conference. The Secretary focused on the economic issues facing the industry including trade, worker's rights and comprehensive immigration reform. (Speech)


Assistant Secretary Bohigian poses with award recipients.

Assistant Secretary Bohigian Leads Clean-Energy Technologies Trade Mission to India and China

Chennai, India (April 18)—Assistant Secretary David Bohigian presents the U.S. Green Building Council Gold Rating Award for Olympia Tech Park to Mr. Ajit Chordia, Managing Director, Khivraj Group. Bohigian is leading a Clean-Energy Technologies trade mission that aims to match U.S. companies with opportunities in India and China, where American clean technology goods and services can help improve the environment. (More)


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Census Bureau Hosts Kickoff Event for 2008 Dress Rehearsal

Stockton, Calif. (April 18)—Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Cynthia A. Glassman officially dedicated the local Census office in Stockton, Calif. The 2008 dress rehearsal is designed to fine tune the operations planned for the 2010 Census. San Joaquin County, including Stockton, is one of only two dress rehearsal sites in the nation. (More)


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Hurricane Center Director Leads Six-City Tour in Caribbean to Raise Hurricane Awareness

Washington (April 18)—NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Director Bill Proenza is touring six cites this week on a U.S. Air Force Reserve WC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft as part of the 2007 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour. The tour is designed to raise hurricane awareness and preparation and includes Cancun and Campeche, Mexico; Grand Cayman Island; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; St. Croix; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. (More)


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Under Secretary Highlights U.S.-China Economic Relations at UCLA

Los Angeles (April 16)—U.S. Under Secretary for International Trade Franklin L. Lavin discussed U.S. economic engagement with China at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Judy D. Olian, Ph.D., Dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management, introduced Under Secretary Lavin prior to his comments, and is pictured greeting him. (Remarks)


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Secretary Gutierrez Highlights America’s Increasing Export Culture

Washington (April 13)–Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez commented on the February Trade Report issued today, which shows that U.S. exports increased 10.1 percent to $250.8 billion during January and February 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Imports increased by 3.0 percent to $368.1 billion and the trade deficit narrowed by 9.3 percent during the same period. (Statement) (Fact Sheet)


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Secretary Gutierrez Commemorates 200th Anniversary of NOAA

Washington (April 13)—At a wreath-laying ceremony today at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez delivered keynote remarks to commemorate both the birthday of President Jefferson and the 200th anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which Jefferson founded in 1807. Calling him a "visionary patriot," the Secretary highlighted his guardianship of our nation's vital waterways. (Speech)


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Deputy Secretary Sampson Headlines Grand Opening of Arkansas World Trade Center

Rogers, Ark. (April 13)—Deputy Secretary David A. Sampson joined Congressman John Boozman, Arkansas business, government and community leaders, and a delegation from Central American countries including the Dominican Republic for the grand opening of the Arkansas World Trade Center. (Remarks)


Fish are processed on a conveyor belt.

Commerce Secretary Applauds Congressman Rahall’s Commitment to Aquaculture

Pie, W. Va. (April 12)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez applauded the announcement today by Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee Nick J. Rahall, II (D-WV) that he would introduce a bill, at the request of the Administration to help establish an offshore aquaculture industry. Pictured at left are arctic char being processed in West Virginia before being shipped fresh across the United States. (Release)