New York - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg announced the United States' first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector and local, state and tribal governments to reduce food loss and waste in order to improve overall food security and conserve our nation's natural resources.

Washington, DC - In support of the President’s goal to double U.S. energy productivity by 2030, Secretary Moniz unveiled a strategic plan laying out a path businesses, state and local governments, consumers and other stakeholders can use to achieve this goal.

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce inaugural U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD) will be held in Washington, D.C., on September 22, following an opening reception on September 21.

Washington, DC - Friday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Washington, DC - In this week's address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the steps we can take to build on that momentum and strengthen the economy for the long term. 

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 64,607 checks totaling $1.5 million to consumers who lost money to an online operation that illegally debited their bank accounts when they sought payday loans.