President Obama Nominates John Bryson to be Our Nation?s Next Commerce Secretary

Today, President Obama announced the nomination of John Bryson as the next Commerce Secretary. Bryson brings a wealth of experience to this role and understands what it takes for America to succeed in a 21st century global economy. In an announcement from the State Dining Room of the White House, the President said:

As Commerce Secretary, John is going to be an important part of my economic team, promoting American business and American products across the globe.  By working with companies here at home, and representing America’s interests abroad, I’m confident that he’s going to help us meet the goal that I set of doubling our nation’s exports. 

In this new role, John will be able to draw on decades of business experience across a range of industries -– from his role on the boards of major companies like Disney and Boeing, to his leadership in the clean energy industry.  That’s the expertise that will help us create new jobs and make America more competitive in the global economy. 

With outgoing Commerce Secretary Gary Locke at his side, the President praised his success in the role and thanked him for his extraordinary service:

Of course, John will be building on the success of outgoing Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, who has tirelessly advanced America’s economic leadership abroad, securing export deals that will mean hundreds of thousands of jobs here in America -– including an agreement with China, where Gary will now be serving as our next ambassador.  And we couldn't be prouder of him and we're confident he is going to be doing an outstanding job there.

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Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/05/31/president-obama-nominates-john-bryson-be-our-nation-s-next-commerce-secretary

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West Wing Week "OCONUS III: A Homecoming of Sorts"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama embarked on a six-day trip to Europe, visiting Ireland, the United Kingdom, France and Poland to engage our allies in the region on a host of issues. While overseas, the President pledged support for those back home affected by devastating tornadoes in Missouri and across the Midwest. Before leaving, the President met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and went to the CIA Headquarters in Langley, VA. That's May 20th to the 26th, or "OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) III: A Homecoming of Sorts."

Find out more about the topics covered in this edition of West Wing Week:

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Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/05/27/west-wing-week-oconus-iii-homecoming-sorts

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Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting with President Saakashvili of Georgia

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Vice President Biden met with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili today while the two leaders were in Rome to attend the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Italian unification. Vice President Biden and President Saakashvili discussed our shared interest in security, democracy and prosperity in Georgia. Vice President Biden reiterated the United States' support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Vice President expressed his appreciation to President Saakashvili for Georgia's significant new contribution of forces to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, which will make Georgia the largest non-NATO contributor to ISAF. The Vice President also expressed support for the Swiss-mediated talks between Georgia and Russia regarding Russia's candidacy for membership in the World Trade Organization.

Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/06/01/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-president-saakashvili-georgia

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Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting with President Saakashvili of Georgia

Release Time: 
For Immediate Release

Vice President Biden met with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili today while the two leaders were in Rome to attend the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Italian unification. Vice President Biden and President Saakashvili discussed our shared interest in security, democracy and prosperity in Georgia. Vice President Biden reiterated the United States' support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Vice President expressed his appreciation to President Saakashvili for Georgia's significant new contribution of forces to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, which will make Georgia the largest non-NATO contributor to ISAF. The Vice President also expressed support for the Swiss-mediated talks between Georgia and Russia regarding Russia's candidacy for membership in the World Trade Organization.

Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/06/01/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-president-saakashvili-georgia

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Kobe Bryant and the Best Partners in Crime Shaquille O'Neal Ever Had

With Shaquille O'Neal's recent announcement that he is retiring, it's time to look back at the players Shaq helped and those who boosted Shaq late in his career.

A sure-fire Hall-of-Famer, O'Neal wasn't without at least one All-Star caliber player throughout his career. And as great as Shaq was, he still got by with some help from his teammates.

Some aided Shaq, others picked up his slack and some didn't get along with him at times (see Bryant, Kobe). But in almost all cases, success was to be found.

Here's a list of his best teammates through his 19-year career.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/720353-shaquille-oneals-best-partners-in-crime

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