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NOAA Declares October Second Warmest for Global Temperatures
Washington (Nov. 18)—The combined global land and ocean surface average temperature for October 2008 was the second warmest since records began in 1880, according to a preliminary analysis by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center. NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and conserves and manages our coastal and marine resources. (More)
Secretary Gutierrez Speaks to American Entrepreneurs About Administration’s Trade Accomplishments
Washington (Nov. 18)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez spoke about the importance of trade—and its role in ensuring our nation’s future prosperity at a Small Business Administration (SBA) trade symposium. “Exports were $1 trillion in 2001. At present rates, America’s exports will be approaching $2 trillion this year… and exports account for essentially all the growth in our economy so far this year,” Gutierrez said. An important step that will give our economy the stimulus it urgently needs would be passing the three pending free trade agreements before Congress, especially Colombia. (Remarks) (Video) (Fact Sheet)
Secretary Gutierrez Congratulates 2008 Corporate Citizenship Award Winners
Washington (Nov. 18)—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez addressed business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Annual Corporate Citizenship Awards Dinner. The awards honor businesses that are making our communities better places for people to work and live, and are having a genuine impact on our society and our world. Secretary Gutierrez thanked this year’s winners for their efforts in giving back to local communities.
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