Obama administration names its border czar to be Customs and Border Protection commissionerSeptember 22nd, 2009 Obama picks border czar for Customs commissionerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he intends to nominate his Southwest border czar to be commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. As commissioner, Alan Bersin would lead a Homeland Security Department security agency that helps keep terrorists and their weapons out of the country while securing and facilitating travel and trade as it enforces hundreds of regulations, including export and import controls, immigration and drug laws.
Nation's drug policy director kicks off ad campaign targeting methamphetamine abuseSeptember 1st, 2009 Drug czar kicks off anti-meth ad campaignST. LOUIS — Josh Palmer's story has played out countless times here in the heart of meth country.
US drug czar adopts 'wait-and-see' attitude on Mexican drug decriminalization lawJuly 30th, 2009 US 'wait-and-see' attitude on new Mexican drug lawMEXICO CITY — U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske says he will adopt a "wait-and-see attitude" on a new Mexican drug law that many see as effectively decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs including marijuana, cocaine and heroin.
Mexico plans to test special drug courts in north, drawing praise from visiting US drug czarJuly 28th, 2009 Mexico announces plan to test special drug courtsMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a pilot program Monday to have special courts handle cases involving addicted offenders who commit crimes while under the influence of drugs. The idea was praised by visiting U.S.
Seattle police arrest man in fatal Seattle stabbingJuly 25th, 2009 Police arrest man in fatal Seattle stabbingSEATTLE — Police have arrested a suspect in a weekend knife attack that killed one woman and wounded another as they slept in their Seattle home. KIRO-TV says officers arrested 23-year-old Isaiah M.K.
Trains set to roll on Seattle light rail line, planning for up to 50,000 first-day ridersJuly 18th, 2009 Seattle light rail line debutsSEATTLE — A new light rail line is set to debut in Seattle. The 13.9-mile Link route between downtown Seattle and the south Seattle suburb of Tukwila opens Saturday.
Michael Jackson's death is a wake-up call over prescription drug abuse: claimed nation's drug czarJuly 9th, 2009 Drug czar says Jackson's death a wake-up call
WASHINGTON — The government's drug czar says that Michael Jackson's death is a wake-up call to the nation about prescription drug abuse. Gil Kerlikowske (ker-li-/KOW-skee), chief of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, says more people are dying in the United States from drug overdoses than from gunshot wounds.
Senate panel approves Dr. Margaret Hamburg to head FDAMay 13th, 2009 Senate panel approves FDA nomineeWASHINGTON — A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration. The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Dr.
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox encouraged about US cooperation in drug warMay 12th, 2009 Fox encouraged about US cooperation in drug warKENNESAW, Ga. — Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said Tuesday he is encouraged that the Obama administration accepts some U.S.
Obama pick for FDA chief pledges to restore public's confidence in troubled agencyMay 9th, 2009 FDA nominee pledges to improve food safetyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's pick to oversee food and drug safety says she will revamp the FDA to better protect the nation's food supply and help prevent outbreaks of illness. Dr. Margaret Hamburg, a bioterrorism expert who once served as New York City health commissioner, also says she wants to restore public confidence in the Food and Drug Administration.
Senate approves nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as drug czarMay 9th, 2009 Seattle police chief gets Senate nod as drug czarWASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the nation's drug czar, signaling a change in U.S. drug policy.
Cohen joins Geithner at Treasury after Senate confirmation for job combatting terror financingMay 1st, 2009 Cohen wins Senate confirmation for Treasury jobWASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is no longer alone. The Senate has confirmed another Obama Treasury nomination.
Key lawmakers say turf battle hinders ICE in border security job, want more power for agentsApril 29th, 2009 Nominee to head ICE wants more drug-arrest powerWASHINGTON — The nominee to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement has picked up support from a key lawmaker for expanding the agency's authority to investigate drug crimes. John Morton, on track for confirmation, met with Sen.
Hill heading toward confirmation as new US ambassador to IraqApril 21st, 2009 Senate set to confirm new Iraq envoyWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Sam Brownback has agreed to cut short debate on the nomination of veteran diplomat Christopher Hill as the next U.S.
Senate committee approves Geithner to be Treasury secretaryJanuary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved Timothy Geithner's nomination to be Treasury secretary in President Barack Obama's administration, paving the way for Geithner's confirmation by the full US Senate. The Finance Committee voted 18-5 to send Geithner's nomination to the Senate, which could confirm his appointment later this week.
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