Bill Clinton wraps up whirlwind Haiti trip to promote tourism, lure investors

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Bill Clinton has wrapped up a two-day trip to Haiti aimed at luring first-time travellers and investors.

The former U.S. president brought with him more than a dozen executives who run businesses that range from a major U.S. hotel chain to an independent travel organizer.
The group arrived in Haiti late Wednesday night and crisscrossed the country http://www.canada.com/travel/Clinton+wraps+whirlwind+Haiti+trip+promote+tourism+lure+investors/6864151/story.html

VIDEO Bill Clinton hopeful for Haiti's future

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xruoxd_clinton-hopeful-for-haiti-s-future_news

VIDEO President Bill Clinton Congratulates Corporate Eco Forum Members and 2012 C.K Prahalad Award Winners

Former President Bill Clinton congratulates Corporate Eco Forum members on CEF's 5th Anniversary and honors the winners of the 2012 CK Prahalad Award for Global Sustainability Leadership: Unilever and Paul Polman (company), the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (collaboration), and Neil Hawkins (individual).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u-N8uA61DY&feature=youtu.be

Bill Clinton is in Haiti assessing future development plans

Clinton is in Haiti to visit sites for future tourism development as we expand our long-term recovery efforts
This latest investment delegation will identify sites for future tourism development in southern Haiti, adding to our longterm recovery efforts and continuing to promote cultural and historical attractions including the city of Jacmel and the Sans-Souci Palace.


https://twitter.com/ClintonTweet/statuses/218403418992160768
See progress here
http://haiti.clintonfoundation.org/cfhf/cfhf_projects_partnerships.php

Statement by President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Nora Ephron

“We were saddened to learn of the death of Nora Ephron. Nora was a brilliant role model everyone could relate to, and a one-of-a-kind personality. In her prose, plays, and movies, she effortlessly captured the highs and lows of being a smart and funny American woman, and nobody did it better or with more style. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nicholas, Jacob, Max, and her entire family.”

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/news/news-media/statement-by-president-clinton-and-secretary-clinton-on-the-passing-of-nora-ephron

July events at the Clinton Presidential Center

In July, the Clinton Presidential Center celebrates Independence Day with free admission to the Library all day long. With three temporary exhibits, “Dorothy Howell Rodham & Virginia Clinton Kelley,” “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America,” and “Play Ball! The St. Louis Cardinals,” the Center offers something for everyone this summer. Spend Saturdays at the Center soaking in baseball-themed activities and programs created especially to coincide with “Play Ball!” Or, take a round-trip adventure to Central America at this month’s Around the World Thursday.
Click here for a complete listing of events. http://www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/events/

Bill Clinton to speak at Oxford University conference

Mr Clinton will deliver the closing address at the invitation-only Re/Source 2012 forum next month. It takes place on on July 12 and 13 at the Examination Schools, in High Street, close to University College, where Mr Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar.
http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/9785792.Clinton_enters_debate_over_global_resources/?ref=rss

Clinton-Bush fund awards $2.6 million in loans, grants to Haiti businesses, job programs

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A nonprofit set up by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush has issued nearly $2.6 million in loans and grants to help Haitian businesses and job training programs.

The money given by the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund goes to projects such as renovations at an oceanfront hotel in southern Haiti, training of nursing faculty at a college, small business loans and purchase of equipment for a construction company. The average interest rate on the loans is 3.5 percent.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/clinton-bush-fund-awards-26-million-in-loans-grants-to-haiti-businesses-job-programs/2012/06/27/gJQAHEsy6V_story.html

Bill Clinton: Africa - a continent ready to fulfill its potential

Wonderful op-ed by President Clinton
http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/bill-clinton-africa--a-continent-ready-to-fulfil-its-potential-7892725.html

'A Remarkable Evening' Bill Clinton to speak at fundraiser

Former President Bill Clinton will visit New Albany on Nov. 29 as the keynote speaker for "A Remarkable Evening," the New Albany Community Foundation's 10th annual fundraiser.
"(His keynote address) will be related to how good philanthropy is good business," community foundation president Craig Mohre said. "He probably will talk about his Global Initiative and tie it into what we're doing in New Albany. It will be about giving and philanthropy." For ticket  information, visit www.newalbanyfoundation.org or call 614-939-8100.
http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/germanvillage/news/2012/06/26/a-remarkable-evening-clinton-to-speak-at-fundraiser.html

PHOTOS The Clintons’ Visit: Behind the Scenes

http://redondobeach.patch.com/articles/the-clintons-visit-behind-the-scenes

VIDEO The Clinton Global Initiative hosted the mid-year meeting today 6/25

http://vimeo.com/44615330

PHOTOS The Clintons in NJ over the weekend

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Thumbs up: Clinton Foundation comes through with commitment

With his participation in the Humana Challenge PGA golf tournament in January, President Bill Clinton and his foundation made a commitment to the Coachella Valley. And now he's following through. http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120623/OPINION01/206220336/Thumbs-up-Clinton-Foundation-comes-through-commitment?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFrontpage%7Cp

Bill Clinton hails huge step for Anglo-Irish history

Speaking to the Irish Independent in Cork, Mr Clinton said a handshake between Mr McGuinness and the queen was "a very good thing and reinforces the peace process".
"I think it is a good thing for him. I think it is a good thing for her," he said.
"You know she (Queen Elizabeth) has become quite a big and important figure."
Mr Clinton said next week's meeting would be a major milestone in Anglo-Irish relations. http://www.independent.ie/national-news/clinton-hails-huge-step-for-angloirish-history-3147114.html

VIDEO Bill Clinton in Cork

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/clinton-thrilled-by-prospect-of-sf-and-queen-meeting-198519.html

Bill Clinton was in Ireland

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Teneos-Declan-Kelly-delivers-Bill-Clinton-keeps-expanding-159992925.html

VIDEO Bill Clinton In Cannes!!! COOLNEWS.TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uZBQoUWTbA&feature=youtu.be&a

Bill Clinton urges ad industry to do both "well and good"

Former US President Bill Clinton has issued a rallying cry to the advertising industry to use its power for good and to affect change, as it will be the communicators that have the most impact on how the next three decades turn out.
Addressing thousands of delegates at the Cannes advertising festival, Clinton said the interdependent world we live in, while positive, also had negative effects and due to the global financial crisis we are currently experiencing bothhttp://www.bandt.com.au/news/advertising/clinton-urges-ad-industry-to-do-both-well-and-good

Elton John, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates to Speak at AIDS 2012 Conference in Washington

Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), has been selected by the organizers of the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) to serve as a keynote speaker for the Conference. Elton will deliver his keynote address during the Monday, July 23, session on Public Private Partnerships. AIDS 2012 will be held July 22-27, in Washington, DC. Other high-level speakers at the Conference will include President Bill Clinton and philanthropist Bill Gates. http://eventsnetwork.com/content/elton-john-bill-clinton-bill-gates-speak-aids-2012-conference-washington

Clinton Foundation eNewsletter

http://whatcounts.com/dm?id=2F7041EC8BE64CCC9448A7A6D916AD1ABDEE05065D1DE9DF

VIDEO by Bill Clinton is very compelling economics

President Clinton on the importance of retrofits as a economically sustainable solution to address climate change.  http://vimeo.com/44132247

Cidades podem e devem liderar transformação sustentável', diz Bill Clinton

Ex-presidente participa do lançamento de uma meta ambiciosa: as maiores cidades do mundo pretendem reduzir as emissões de gás carbônico em um bilhão de toneladas por ano até 2030

http://veja.abril.com.br/noticia/ciencia/bill-clinton-na-rio-20-cidades-podem-e-devem-liderar-transformacao-sustentavel?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Tues Bill Clinton will speak via satellite at "Rio+C40: Megacity Mayors Taking Action on Climate Change

Tomorrow morning, President Clinton will speak via satellite at "Rio+C40: Megacity Mayors Taking Action on Climate Change." This event will highlight the importance of cities in the fight against climate change during this week's Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development.

Watch the live webcast tomorrow and ask us questions on Twitter using the hashtag #ycities at 9:30am ET

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/

Bill Clinton to attend Voices in the Park concert to take place on September 15

At a press conference at the Brockton Fields in Stanley Park, singer Sarah McLachlan released the initial line-up for the Voices in the Park concert to take place on September 15. The event presented by TELUS is a fundraising concert for the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, a charity founded by the star to provide music education to underserved and at-risk Vancouver youth.
Tickets: $85 – $285 go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 22 at ticketmaster.ca

As to whether Clinton would be performing with the singer in a duet, she had this to say: “I told him if he showed up he had to bring his horn. We’re working on it.”  http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/06/18/sarah-mclachlan-and-bill-clinton-jam-in-stanley-park/

PHOTOS Bill & Chelsea Clinton, Jesse Williams & Ben Harper

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Former US president Bill Clinton visits Ireland this week

Former US president Bill Clinton visits Ireland this week to deliver the keynote address at the annual conference of the worldwide Ireland Funds.

The three-day event at the Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork, will be attended by more than 200 business leaders, donors, Ireland Funds board members and politicians, including Taoiseach Enda Kenny and senior ministers.  http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/clinton-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-conference-197826.html

Bill Clinton to speak at Cannes Lions

Taking to the stage in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on Thursday evening 21 June, President Clinton will deliver a keynote speech at the event titled How Advertising Can Help Build a Better World. http://dailyproteinlive.blogspot.com/2012/06/bill-clinton-to-speak-at-cannes-lions.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DailyProteinLive+%28Daily+Protein+Live%29

PHOTOS Bill Clinton speaks at Redondo Union graduation

http://photos.dailybreeze.com/2012/06/photos-president-clinton-speaks-at-ruhs-graduation/
http://redondobeach.patch.com/articles/clinton-go-out-and-live-your-dreams#photo-10338075

http://yfrog.com/j2vs0uej

VIDEO President Clinton spoke at The Brookings Institution

President Clinton spoke at The Brookings Institution about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, how to accelerate sustainable growth & the future of foreign aid in Africa.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3vnOD10OZ0&feature=youtu.be

Join the team to run in the 2012 ING New York City Marathon

The Clinton Foundation and The Alliance for a Healthier Generation have joined together to build Team Healthier Generation.

http://www.facebook.com/billclinton?ref=ts

PHOTOS Bill Clinton at Barbra Streisand's charity event

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-poses-barbra-streisand-center-photo-102611513.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-center-poses-barbra-streisand-photo-102611476.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-poses-barbra-streisand-dedication-photo-102611771.html

Bill Clinton boosting valley ties to focus on area health issues

The Clinton Foundation and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation are both recruiting desert- based managers to build relationships with locals, work on lowering childhood obesity rates in valley schools, and reduce the costs and the disparities of health care.

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120615/SPORTS0504/206150301/Bill-Clinton-boosting-valley-ties

Former President Clinton expected at Horn Lake event to launch electric vehicle

The vehicle would reportedly sell for about $10,000.

The “unveiling” of the two-seater will be 1 to 3 p.m. July 6 at the former Dover Elevator plant.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/jun/14/former-president-clinton-expected-horn-lake-event/

Follow Clinton's Tweets

Who will be our 100,000th follower? Follow us for updates on President Clinton & his Foundation.

https://twitter.com/ClintonTweet/statuses/213381687189585922

PHOTOS Bill Clinton Visits Third Street Promenade In Santa Monica

http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Bill-Clinton-Visits-Third-Street-Promenade-In-Santa-Monica/34841

Bill Clinton said I inspire him

No matter what the challenge, you have refused to look away.
Your work with the Clinton Foundation is a daily inspiration to me.
Our work is already starting to make an incredible impact in these countries, and I'm certain that, together, we can help them build a stronger future. And that is all because of you.


Because you refuse to look away when someone is in need, and refuse to assume someone else will solve a problem, we've been able to help thousands of farmers in Rwanda and Malawi increase their yields, find better prices for their harvests, and create a more stable future for themselves and their families.

Amy Dugan added what the Clinton Foundation is doing for the US.
More than 32,000 jobs will be created, including 6,600 green jobs.


More than 500,000 jobs will be filled by veterans and their family members.

Nearly 68,000 people will receive improved access to capital or financial services.

More than 117,000 people will benefit from access to job training and certification.

Nearly 760 million kilowatt hours of energy will be saved.

More than $84 million of new capital will be invested in green initiatives.

More than 12,000 people will gain increased access to health services.
Your action serves as an inspiration every day,


President Clinton is personally offering to match all donations you make by June 25, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 to help us improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
https://re.clintonfoundation.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=4416&utm_campaign=Match2012&utm_medium=email&utm_source=061412Match2012ND

LIVE Webcast Clinton speaking at the @BrookingsGlobal discussion on African Growth and Opportunity Act

I am sure the webcast will be up after the event is over also http://www.brookings.edu/events/2012/06/13-africa-growth-opportunity

VIDEO Bill Clinton to Charlie Rangel: 'My friend, my congressman'

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/06/6007455/bill-clinton-charlie-rangel-my-friend-my-congressman

Lovely photo of the Clinton family in Little Rock

http://www.facebook.com/amy.dugan.9/posts/117303735076957#!/photo.php?fbid=10150894903807252&set=a.80803687251.82448.65646572251&type=1&theater

Hear how those at Clinton Global Initiative America are going to help US

Hear firsthand how ‪#CGIAmerica‬ attendees are turning ‪#IdeasIntoAction‬ through commitments.
http://www.cgiamerica.org/blog/?title=cgi-america-participants-announce-their-commitments-to-action-video/

2 VIDEOs Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton were all in Little Rock Sunday (6/10)

Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton were all in Little Rock Sunday (6/10) for the opening of a new exhibit honoring the influential women that brought a President and Secretary of State into the world.

The Clinton Presidential Center has carved out space for an exhibit honoring two women:
http://www.katv.com/story/18751370/clinton-family-in-little-rock-to-honor-mothers
http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=548672

Clinton Foundation Supporting Haitian Artisans: Donna Karan and the Urban Zen Foundation

See our ‪#Haiti‬ artisan partners at ‪#DiscoverHaiti‬ in DC. We've worked with these artisans to expand into global markets
http://haiti.clintonfoundation.org/longterm_recovery.php?id=53&issue_area=economic&project_type=long-term_recovery

Bill Clinton Backs Sean Patrick Maloney In NY-18

“I support Sean because I know he’ll be an outstanding member of Congress,” Clinton said in a statement backing Maloney for the NY-18 Democratic nomination. “Sean worked closely with me in the White House to create jobs, grow our economy and balance the budget. It’s time to bring a common sense approach back to Congress, and Sean Patrick Maloney is the right Democrat to help restore the economy and get people back to work in the Hudson Valley.” http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/06/bill-clinton-backs-sean-patrick-maloney-in-ny-18

Exhibit on Mothers of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton Opens at Clinton Center Today

The exhibit, on display through Nov. 25, features photographs (including some rarely seen images), archived video interviews from both women, recent video interviews from close friends and family and personal items, all of which paint a three-dimensional portrait of these two remarkable women and of the changing role of women during 20th century America.
Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-17. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (501) 748-0419. http://www.inarkansas.com/31723/exhibit-on-mothers-of-bill-clinton-and-hillary-rodham-clinton-opens-at-clinton-center-today

Clinton Foundation partner @Urban_Zen is hosting a live ‪#twitterparty‬ on Monday

Clinton Foundation partner @Urban_Zen is hosting a live ‪#twitterparty‬ on Monday .The Twitter Party is a part of on our on-going celebration of our Discover Haiti Exhibition, which is traveling to our nation’s capital in celebration of our collaboration with the IDB Group. Not only does this Discover Haiti Twitter Party present an exciting opportunity for you to discuss our collective love of Haiti, it’s an opportunity to win a selection of accessories from our Haita Artisan Project – curated, designed and signed by our founder, Donna Karan!
http://www.urbanzen.org/news/discover-haiti-twitter-party-urban-zen-nomad-worlds-cine-institute-idb/

Press Release: President Clinton Announces Impact of Commitments Made at the Second Annual Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting

Press Release: President Clinton Announces Impact of Commitments Made at the Second Annual Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting


When fully funded and implemented, the 58 new CGI America commitments aim to positively impact the lives of nearly 3.9 million Americans in the following ways:



More than 32,000 jobs will be created, including 6,600 green jobs.

More than 500,000 jobs will be filled by veterans and their family members.

Nearly 68,000 people will receive improved access to capital or financial services.

More than 117,000 people will benefit from access to job training and certification.

Nearly 760 million kilowatt hours of energy will be saved.

More than $84 million of new capital will be invested in green initiatives.

More than 12,000 people will gain increased access to health services.

More than $640 million of the total value of the new commitments will address housing recovery, including returning distressed single-family housing to productive use, retrofitting homes in 25 new cities, and developing affordable housing units for low-income individuals. DETAILS HERE http://www.clintonfoundation.org/news/news-media/press-release-president-clinton-announces-impact-of-commitments-made-at-the-second-annual-clinton-global-initiative-america-meeting

Clinton Global Initiative America 2012 has ended. See webcasts and photos here

Below you will find all the text updates, photos, and videos that were posted during the event.
http://cgiamerica.org/

http://new.livestream.com/accounts/376536/CGIAmerica2012?origin=Event%20Broadcast&mixpanel_id=a381764325dae-09e3c76cc-43681f0a-2ee000-a381764326e62&acc_id=444095&medium=email

Bill Clinton to visit Redondo Beach, participate in education fundraiser

Former President Bill Clinton - uncle to a senior at Redondo Union High School - will be in town next week to help raise money for the Redondo Beach Education Foundation, and might even attend Friday's commencement ceremony. Cost of the event is $750, which will purchase a meet-and-greet with Clinton as well as a chance to pose for a photo with him. Only 50 tickets are available.  http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_20817369/bill-clinton-coming-redondo-beach-may-attend-ruhs?source=rss

PHOTOS Bill & Chelsea Clinton at House of Blues Chicago

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http://twitter.com/tomjyang/status/210950784068751360/photo/1
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Bill Clinton talks US economic recovery in Chicago

Former President Bill Clinton on Thursday opened a conference that drew hundreds of business and government leaders to discuss ways to support the nation's economic recovery.

"We are here because we believe that every person's life has worth and dignity and should have the chance to be developed," Clinton said. "We are here because we believe the severe underutilization of human and capital resources and inequality ... are severe constraints on growth here and around the world." http://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/bill-clinton-talks-economic-recovery-in-chicago/article_d797c522-ec41-5293-8eaa-8db6364ebcf3.html

Bill Clinton on CNN June 7 4pm CT

Wolf interviews Bill Clinton today.

Former President Clinton to attend energy summit at Bellagio

Clinton will give the keynote address at the National Clean Energy Summit on Aug. 7 http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/local/story/Former-President-Clinton-to-attend-energy-summit/RLeOvl3-M0WAT4yBAHHWvg.cspx?rss=3269

VIDEO Clinton warns time is running out for Euro zone

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7410756n

PHOTOS President Clinton with President Obama

http://finance.yahoo.com/photos/bill-clinton-factor-photo-003026018.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/photos/bill-clinton-helping-hurting-obama-photo-003027196.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/photos/obama-bill-clinton-same-page-photo-183020292.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/clinton-romney-presidency-calamitous-photo-052715566.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-president-barack-obama-wave-photo-014423003.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-speaks-during-campaign-event-photo-222106441.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/president-obama-bill-clinton-stump-growth-vs-austerity-photo-031824036--abc-news-politics.html

Watch CGI AMERICA webcasts June 7-8

President Clinton will host the second convening of CGI America, an annual event focused on finding solutions that promote economic recovery in the United States. View the webcast schedule and list of speakers for June 7-8:  Go here for webcasts of all of the meeting http://www.cgiamerica.org/2012/webcast/

VIDEO Clinton Climate Initiative Helps Retrofit Empire State Building

The Empire State Building retrofit beat its 1-year savings estimates by reducing the building's carbon emissions by 4,400 metric tons and saving $2.4 million in energy costs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Rcgd6XxkHDE

PHOTOS Bill Clinton in WI

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-left-speaks-behalf-democratic-photo-194238386.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-president-bill-clinton-democratic-candidate-governor-tom-photo-194238086.html
http://twitpic.com/9rnjpe
https://twitter.com/#!/search/bill%20clinton/slideshow/photos?url=http%3A%2F%2Fflickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fwisaflcio%2F7316119730

VIDEOS Bill Clinton interview on CNN

Videos from the show are as video clips on the right side of the webpage
http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/31/bill-clinton-on-mayor-bloombergs-proposed-soda-ban-i-think-hes-doing-the-right-thing/?hpt=pm_mid