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Senate Commerce Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for Manufacturing and Services Nominee
Washington (July 31)—William G. (“Woody”) Sutton testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Nominated in May 2007, President Bush selected Sutton to serve as Commerce Assistant Secretary of Manufacturing and Services, a unit of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. (More)
NOAA Administrator Releases Report on the Health of our Nation’s Estuaries
Washington (July 31)—National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator and Under Secretary Vice Admiral (Ret.) Conrad Lautenbacher announced the results of a comprehensive assessment of estuarine eutrophication, or nutrient pollution, of America’s coastal estuaries during a joint press conference with the Environmental Protection Agency at the National Press Club. (More)
Under Secretary Recognizes MEDecision as Leader in Innovative Healthcare IT Services
Wayne, Pa. (July 30)—Under Secretary for Technology Robert C. Cresanti presents a “Recognition of Excellence in Innovation” certificate to MEDecision founder and CEO David St. Clair. “I have made it a central point of the Technology Administration to recognize innovative, smart companies like MEDecision that are changing the way things are done,” Cresanti said. “I’m pleased to recognize a leader in the transformation of health information technology.” (More)
Gutierrez, Bush Economic Team Tout Strong GDP and Export Growth
Washington (July 27)—At a press briefing at the White House, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of Treasury Hank Paulson and Office of Management and Budget Director Rob Portman addressed the media to discuss our nation’s strong economy and our growing export culture. Today, the Commerce Department released the second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which showed that our economy grew at a robust 3.4 percent. (President’s Remarks) (Statement) (Transcript)
Gutierrez Honors Medal of Technology Laureates at Commerce Department
Washington (July 27)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez addressed the 2005-2006 National Medal of Technology Laureates at a reception honoring their “Spirit of Discovery, Invention, and Innovation” at the Commerce Department. The 14 Laureates received their awards from President George W. Bush at an earlier White House ceremony. The recipients were joined by other senior Commerce Department officials and business leaders. (Remarks) (More)
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NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program Unveils Its Latest Children’s Book
Washington (July 26)—NOAA’s Teacher at Sea program has unveiled its third in a series of four planned children’s books. The book is about the experiences of teacher Linda Armwood aboard NOAA ship Fairweather, a hydrographic survey ship operating in Alaskan waters. Fairweather collects data on water depth, obstructions, and navigational hazards for the nation’s nautical charts as part of NOAA’s mission to promote safe maritime navigation. (More)
Gutierrez Pushes Free Trade Agreements as Key to Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness
Washington (July 26)—In remarks to the IBM Forum on Global Leadership, Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez said economic growth will continue with “sound domestic economic policies, a commitment to innovation and a dedication to both immigration and open markets.” He explained that one of the best ways to open markets is through Free Trade Agreements which “contribute to developing sustainable, balanced trading relationships.” (Remarks)
Gutierrez Encourages Young Hispanics to be the Next Generation of American Leaders
Washington (July 26)—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez spoke to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program's 15th Anniversary Gala. The Secretary highlighted the growing contribution of Hispanic-Americans to our nation's economy and culture, and encouraged the interns to use their experience to lead our country in the future. The Commerce Department has hosted more than 600 HACU interns over the program's history.
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Assistant Secretary Spooner Discusses Trade Relations with China on Capitol Hill
Washington (July 25)—Assistant Secretary for the Import Administration David Spooner discussed U.S.-China trade while testifying before the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee, Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade and Tourism. Assistant Secretary Spooner discussed the Department of Commerce's responsibility to enforce trade laws and agreements while increasing access for U.S. exporters to Chinese markets. (Testimony)
Secretary Gutierrez Talks Economic Growth, Immigration Reform with Green Industry
Washington (July 25)—At the biannual legislative conference of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA), Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez highlighted the strength of our nation’s economy and the industry’s contribution to our economic growth. He also touched on the need for comprehensive immigration reform to continue that growth, cautioning against the patchwork of immigration laws that are cropping up nationwide in the absence of reform at the federal level.