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PRESIDENT
BARACK OBAMA'S WEEKLY VIDEO ADDRESS April 11, 2009
The President discusses the multitude of problems and opportunities
before the world through the prism of Passover and Easter.
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Arab
ministers to stress peace commitment
by AFP
AFP
AMMAN (AFP) — Arab foreign ministers were meeting in Amman
on Saturday to voice their support for the Israeli-Palestinian
peace process based on a two-state ...
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CANADA:
Minister Day Launches Trade Mission to China
from Canada News Centre - National News
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade
and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today launched a trade
mission in Shenyang-the first stop in his seven-day visit to
China.
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Obama
still has hundreds of important jobs to fill
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By NANCY BENAC
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama doesn't have time for
a victory lap now that his Cabinet is finally largely in place....
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Obama
calls on nations to unite to confront world’s challenges
from CNN Political Ticker by kkeckcnn
President Obama says the world's nations must find – and
build on – mutual interests. (CNN) — President Barack
Obama on Saturday urged the world’s nations to come together
to confront global challenges like the economic crisis and international
terrorism. In his first weekly address since returning from his
overseas trip, Obama said the United [...]
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China
foreign exchange reserves at $1.954 trillion
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
BEIJING (AP) -- China's central bank said Saturday that its foreign
exchange reserves rose 16 percent year-on-year to $1.9537 trillion
by the end of March....
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Obama
urges cooperation on global threats
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By PHILIP ELLIOTT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama invoked Christian and
Jewish holidays on Saturday to urge nations to confront together
the challenges he saw firsthand during last week's marathon trip
to Europe....
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SECURITY
COUNCIL PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT SEEKS SMOOTH TRANSITION TO PROPOSED
UN INTEGRATED PEACEBUILDING OFFICE IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
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UN
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONCERNED ABOUT POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN REPUBLIC
OF MOLDOVA
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UN
SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN REMARKS AT FIFTEENTH COMMEMORATION OF RWANDA
GENOCIDE, SAYS SILENCE OF INNOCENT VICTIMS SHOULD SPUR ACTION
TO SECURE JUSTICE
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GENERAL
ASSEMBLY DECIDES TO CONVENE HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE ON WORLD FINANCIAL
CRISIS, AT HEADQUARTERS 1-3 JUNE, ADOPTING RESOLUTION BY CONSENSUS
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GENERAL
ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES UNITED NATIONS WILL HOLD JUNE CONFERENCE
TO ASSESS GLOBAL FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC CRISIS
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NEW
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MYANMAR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
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NEW
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF LESOTHO PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
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NEW
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF FINLAND PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
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SECURITY
COUNCIL URGED TO 'SEND A SIGNAL' TO GUINEA-BISSAU'S SECURITY
FORCES, GOVERNMENT ON RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS
AHEAD OF JUNE ELECTIONS
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SIXTEEN
FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED FOR 2009 UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL LAW
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
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COMMISSION
ON LIMITS OF CONTINENTAL SHELF CONCLUDES TWENTY-THIRD SESSION
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REPORT
ON GAZA MAY BE READY IN TWO WEEKS, BOARD OF INQUIRY TELLS SECRETARY-GENERAL
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SRI
LANKA'S PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-GENERAL AGREE TO 'WORK TOGETHER
URGENTLY' IN DAYS AHEAD TO ADDRESS SHARED CONCERNS ABOUT CIVILIANS
TRAPPED IN VANNI REGION
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SECRETARY-GENERAL
APPEALS FOR CALM, URGES FULL RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AFTER FIJI
COURT RULES 2006 REMOVAL OF ELECTED GOVERNMENT 'UNLAWFUL'
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SECURITY
COUNCIL WELCOMES SWEARING-IN OF INTERIM PRESIDENT IN GUINEA-BISSAU,
NOTES 'COMMITMENT' TO CONSTITUTION AFTER ASSASSINATIONS OF PRESIDENT,
ARMED FORCES CHIEF
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SECURITY
COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
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BRIEFING
UN SECURITY COUNCIL, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE DETAILS CONTINUING
DIFFICULTIES IN ESTABLISHING STATE AUTHORITY IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC OF CONGO
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SEC
Seeks Comments on Short Sale Price Test and Circuit Breaker Restrictions
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously
to seek public comment on whether short sale price restrictions
or circuit breaker restrictions should be imposed and whether
such measures would help promote market stability and restore
investor confidence. In June 2007, the SEC voted to eliminate
price restrictions.
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U.S.
does not see Iran's nuclear claims as rebuff
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
said on Thursday she did not see Iran's latest statements about
its nuclear program as a rebuff to U.S. overtures to engage Tehran.
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H.R.
24, A bill to redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department
of the Navy and Marine Corps
from Recent CBO Cost Estimates
Cost estimate for the bill as introduced in the House of Representatives
on January 6, 2009
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Summers:
Economic 'free-fall' ending
from Politico.com: Politics by Andy Barr
But he warns that the economy still faces "downdrafts"
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New
York Fed posts loan rates for April 7 TALF operation
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Change
in Minimum Fee Rate for SOMA Securities Lending Program
from NY Fed | News
Effective April 8, 2009, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's
Open Market Trading Desk is making the following temporary change
to the System Open Market Account (SOMA) securities lending program:
The minimum fee rate will be increased to 0.05 percent from 0.01
percent. All other program terms remain unchanged.
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Primary
dealers list revised
from NY Fed | News
The latest list reflects the following changes: Effective April
1, 2009, Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. changed its name to
RBS Securities Inc.
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New
York Fed offers $37.50 billion through Term Securities Lending
Facility
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New
York Fed announces $1.7 billion in TALF loans requested at April
7 facility
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Joint
response from Chairman Bernanke and President Dudley to Congressional
Oversight Panel's inquiry into TALF
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New
York Fed purchases $2.970 billion in Treasury coupons
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New
York Fed accepts $9.35 billion through Term Securities Lending
Facility
from NY Fed | News
New York Fed accepts $9.350 billion through Term Securities Lending
Facility
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New
York Fed purchases $30.4 billion net ($74.7 billion gross) in
agency mortgage-backed securities
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Strategies
for Handling the Upcoming Presidential Election in Afghanistan
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with a White House fact
sheet on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's support for
the President's new strategy for Afghanistan, an Asia Society
report proposing a strategy for the stabilization of Afghanistan
and Pakistan, an Afghan TV interview with the Secretary of Defense
detailing the potential impacts of the new strategy in Afghanistan,
a Department of Defense briefing on the security transition in
Afghanistan, a State Department statement announcing that the
Afghanistan Supreme Court has endorsed President Karzai's term
of office until a freely and fairly elected successor can take
office, a briefing before the Commission on Security and Cooperation
in Europe evaluating the human rights situation in Afghanistan,
an Information Council on Security and Development report recommending
strategies for handling the upcoming presidential election in
Afghanistan, and a Strategic Studies Institute report assessing
the impact of Provincial Reconstruction Teams on Afghanistan's
security situation. Please see the Recently Added Documents section
for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Security,
Democracy, and Economic Progress in Haiti
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Haiti MiPAL has been updated with a statement from the U.S.
Permanent Representative to the United Nations detailing Haiti's
vulnerabilities and international efforts to promote security,
democracy, and economic progress in Haiti and a Fundación
para las Relaciones Internacionales y el Diálogo Exterior
report assessing the impact of political corruption in Haiti.
Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Russia's
Foreign Policy
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Russia MiPAL has been updated with a Jamestown Foundation
article evaluating possible Russian motivations behind the Chechen
President's decision to scale down counter-terrorism operations,
a joint statement by the President and the President of Russia
announcing an agenda to enhance U.S.-Russia relations and to
build a partnership intended to strengthen strategic capabilities
to meet global threats, a RAND Corporation report analyzing the
sources and implications of Russia's foreign policy, and a report
detailing the policy recommendations of the Century Foundation's
Working Group on United States Policy towards Russia. Please
see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Secretary
Gates' Recommendations for Restructuring Major Defense Programs
and Systems
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Transformation MiPAL has been updated with a briefing by
the Secretary of Defense announcing recommendations for the restructuring
of major defense modernization weapons systems and programs,
including the Navy's CG(X) next-generation cruiser program and
the Army's Future Combat Systems program, a Center for a New
American Security report arguing that the U.S. should apply lessons
learned from current conflicts to the strategies in the making
for the development of capabilities for future warfare, a Strategic
Studies Institute report assessing the impact of current stabilization
operations on the development of future land forces, and a Center
for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments report evaluating current
U.S. Navy plans for the future. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates
are in bold.
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Obama's
Prague Speech on the Threat of Nuclear Weapons
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Weapons of Mass Destruction MiPAL has been updated with a
statement by the President declaring that the threat of nuclear
weapons is a fundamental issue for the security of all nations,
a Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists article assessing the effectiveness
of disarmament negotiations in slowing the spread of nuclear
weapons, a series of reports from the Henry L. Stimson Center
proposing a role for the insurance industry in the prevention
of Weapons of Mass Destruction terrorism and arguing for the
consideration of the perspectives of China and India in the development
of an international strategy to combat nuclear weapons, the U.S.
Army's Concept Capability Plan for Combating Weapons of Mass
Destruction, and a Government Accountability Office report evaluating
the need for enhanced oversight to assist the International Atomic
Energy Agency in handling proliferation challenges. Please see
the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic
- the newest updates are in bold.
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The
U.S.-Republic of Korea Bilaterial Relationship and Cooperative
Relations between Australia and Indonesia
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The East Asia and the Pacific Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a White House statement and background briefing
detailing the President's discussion with the President of the
Republic of Korea on issues of regional security and the U.S.-ROK
alliance and a Lowy Institute for International Policy report
assessing the progress made in building cooperative relations
between Australian and Indonesia. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest
updates are in bold.
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President
Obama's Trip to Europe
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Europe and Eurasia Regional Policy Overview has been updated
with remarks by the President during his visit to Europe, including
the President's remarks on the U.S. partnership with Turkey,
the President's remarks welcoming Albania and Croatia to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the President's remarks
on the history and future of the U.S.-European alliance, a hearing
before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe evaluating
challenges for U.S. and European engagement in the Western Balkans,
a transcript of a Brookings Institution event analyzing the future
of Turkish democracy through the lens of local election outcomes,
a Cato Institute report questioning the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization's relevance in the modern security environment,
and a Center for Strategic and International Studies report detailing
a broad spectrum of complications and opportunities facing the
U.S.-Turkey relationship. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Security
Challenges Posed by Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal
Areas
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Pakistan MiPAL has been updated with Council on Foreign Relations
articles evaluating the new U.S. strategy toward Pakistan and
Afghanistan and examining the security challenges posed by Pakistan's
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), an Asia Society report
proposing a strategy for the stabilization of Pakistan and Afghanistan,
and remarks by a State Department official on the challenges
to the delivery of aid to Pakistan and on the need for a stable,
long-term relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan. Please
see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
country - the newest updates are in bold.
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China's
Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The China MiPAL has been updated with Jamestown Foundation articles
examining China's involvement in African conflict zones, the
working relationship between the Central Commission on Political
and Legal Affairs and the Chinese Communist Party, and China's
growing relationship with Mexico, a Monterey Institute of International
Studies report assessing China's perspectives on nuclear disarmament,
a Foreign Policy Research Institute article evaluating the Obama
Administration's strategic agenda for China, a Council on Foreign
Relations article evaluating China's human rights record, a European
Council on Foreign Relations report detailing China's response
to the global financial situation, and a Center for Strategic
and International Studies report analyzing the global implications
of China's capacity to manage infectious diseases. Please see
the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country
- the newest updates are in bold.
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The
Insurance Industry's Role in Preventing WMD Terrorism
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Terrorism MiPAL has been updated with a Government Accountability
Report detailing supplemental and annual appropriations dedicated
to the Global War on Terrorism, a Henry L. Stimson Center article
proposing a role for the insurance industry in the prevention
of Weapons of Mass Destruction terrorism, Jamestown Foundation
articles profiling a religious extremist leader in Pakistan's
Swat valley and evaluating the Palestinian reaction to Osama
bin Laden's plans for Gaza, and a report from the Combating Terrorism
Center at West Point outlining the counter-terrorism lessons
that can be learned from a strategic analysis of al Qaeda in
Iraq. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the
latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.
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Obama's
Trip to Iraq
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with President Obama's remarks
during his surprise visit to Iraq, including the President's
remarks with the Prime Minister of Iraq and the President's remarks
on the progress made by the armed forces and diplomatic corps
in Iraq, a Department of Defense briefing detailing the military's
logistical capabilities in Iraq, a Combating Terrorism Center
at West Point report analyzing al Qaeda in Iraq, a United States
Institute of Peace report assessing the impact of Iraq's neighbors
on the stabilization and reconstruction of post-Saddam Iraq,
and a Congressional Research Service report evaluating the ongoing
crisis for Iraq's refugees and internally displaced persons.
Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Turkey's
Role in Middle East Peace Diplomacy and the Exploitation of Natural
Resources as a Contributing Cause of Instability and Conflict
in the Middle East
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a Council on Foreign Relations article detailing
Turkey's evolving role in Middle East peace diplomacy, a Washington
Institute for Near East Policy article assessing the prospects
for the composition and regional policies of the new Israeli
government, a statement by the President marking the 30th anniversary
of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, a United States
Institute of Peace report evaluating the impact of Iraq's relations
with neighboring countries on the strategic context of the Middle
East, and a Henry L. Stimson Center report analyzing the exploitation
of natural resources as a contributing cause of instability and
conflict in the Middle East. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Humanitarian
Situation in Sri Lanka, a Strategy for Stabilizing Pakistan and
Afghanistan, and Nepal's Strategic Partnership with China
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The South and Central Asia Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a State Department statement on the discussion between
State Department officials and representatives of members of
the Tamil diaspora on improving the humanitarian situation in
Sri Lanka and on the need for a political end to the conflict,
an S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies article arguing
that Bangladesh should apply the lessons from Pakistan's counter-terrorism
experiences, a Congressional hearing featuring the testimony
of top defense officials on the situation in Afghanistan and
Pakistan, an Asia Society report proposing a strategy for the
stabilization of Pakistan and Afghanistan, Institute for Defence
Studies and Analyses articles evaluating Nepal's prospects for
a strategic partnership with China and analyzing the challenges
facing counter-terrorism operations in Bangladesh, and a Henry
L. Stimson Center article on nuclear stabilization issues in
South Asia. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.
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Future
Prospects for the Homeland Security Council
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with reports from
the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy addressing
the technology and human security concerns inherent in the U.S.-Mexico
border management system and evaluating the challenges to maintaining
security within the U.S.-Mexico border areas, a Heritage Foundation
article assessing the Department of Homeland Security's Secure
Flight program, designed to screen flight passenger data in an
effort to identify possible terrorists, a Homeland Security Policy
Institute report evaluating future prospects for the Homeland
Security Council, a Journal of Homeland Security article examining
the threat of terrorist attacks to the supply chain, and a Canadian
International Council report analyzing the security challenges
threatening the U.S.-Canada border. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates
are in bold.
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Regional
Implications of the Obama Administration's Diplomatic Engagement
with Syria
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Syria MiPAL has been updated with a Washington Institute
for Near East Policy article assessing the regional impact of
the Obama Administration's efforts to diplomatically engage with
Syria, a report from the Brookings Institution and the Dubai
School of Government evaluating the socioeconomic implications
of the growing demand of young Syrians for public sector employment,
and a United States Institute of Peace report analyzing Syria's
influence on the stabilization and reconstruction of post-Saddam
Iraq. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the
latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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The
Strategic Importance of Engagement with the Muslim World, Recommendations
for the FY2010 Defense Budget, and Reform of the American Energy
System
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The National Security Strategy MiPAL has been updated with the
President's remarks to the Turkish Parliament on the strategic
importance of broadly engaging with the Muslim world, a briefing
by the Secretary of Defense announcing the Department of Defense's
recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2010 defense budget, as well
as reaction to the Secretary of Defense's briefing by the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a Reform Institute report arguing
that the reform of the American energy system is vital to national
security, a Strategic Studies Institute report emphasizing a
focus on the critical nature of armed stabilization operations
in the evaluation of U.S. landpower, a Canadian International
Council report contending that national missile defense is necessary
to minimize nuclear threats stemming from hostile nations, and
a Chatham House report detailing the national security risks
associated with cyberspace. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Gabriel
Weimann to Lecture on Nazi Propaganda
from Library of Congress: Upcoming Events
Gabriel Weimann, professor of communication at Haifa University,
will explore this dark period in European history in a lecture
at the Library of Congress titled "Nazi Propoganda: The
Machinery of Evil" at noon on Monday, May 18 in the Pickford
Theater, located on the third floor of the Library’s James
Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
The multimedia presentation will include posters, movies, speeches,
public events, books, cartoons and other media used by the Nazi
Party.
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World
Digital Library Launch Slated
from Library of Congress: News
The Library of Congress, UNESCO and 32 partner institutions on
April 21 will launch the World Digital Library, a website that
features unique cultural materials from libraries and archives
from around the world.
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Recent
Trends in Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage
from Library of Congress: New on the Web
Site
Chandra Reedy of the University of Delaware on the UNESCO Convention
for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003).
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NLS
Talking Book Topics 3-4/2009
from Library of Congress: New on the Web
Site
Information from the National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped (NLS) at the Library of Congress.
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New
Library of Congress Information Bulletin
from Library of Congress: New on the Web
Site
The latest issue features an in-depth review of the 2008 National
Book Festival, hosted by the Library and Laura Bush; the opening
of the literary season with a program of readings by Poet Laureate
Kay Ryan; and more.
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Library
of Congress on YouTube
from Library of Congress: New on the Web
Site
The Library of Congress launches a YouTube channel as part of
a continuing initiative to make its incomparable treasures more
widely accessible to a broad audience.
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NDIIPP
Works with Indian National Digital Preservation Programme
from Library of Congress: Digital Preservation
April 7, 2009 -- The National Digital Information Infrastructure
and Preservation Program was well represented at the Indo-US
Workshop on International Trends in Digital Preservation held
in Pune, India on March 24-25, 2009. Workshop objectives included
learning from the experiences of other nations and developing
a strategy for implementing the Indian National Digital Preservation
Programme.
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Call
for Papers for the Cultural Heritage Online Conference
from Library of Congress: Digital Preservation
The Call for Papers is now open for the Cultural Heritage Online
Conference. The conference is being sponsored by the Digital
Renaissance Foundation, the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage
and Activities and the Library of Congress.
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Registration
Open for the Archiving 2009 Conference
from Library of Congress: Digital Preservation
The sixth IS&T Archiving Conference brings together an international
group of experts from industry, academia, government, archives,
libraries and museums to share the latest information about digital
stewardship and preservation imaging.
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GAO-09-500R,
High-Level Leadership Needed to Help Guam Address Challenges
Caused by DOD-Related Growth, April 9, 2009
from GAO Reports
In an effort to improve the U.S. military's flexibility to address
conventional and terrorist threats worldwide, the Department
of Defense (DOD) plans to relocate more than 8,000 Marines and
an estimated 9,000 dependents from Okinawa, Japan, to Guam as
well as expand other U.S. force capabilities on the island at
an estimated cost of more than $13 billion. Guam is an integral
part of DOD's logistical support system and serves as an important
...
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GAO-09-112,
Aviation Safety: NASA's National Aviation Operations Monitoring
Service Project Was Designed Appropriately, but Sampling and
Other Issues Complicate Data Analysis, March 13, 2009
from GAO Reports
The National Aviation Operations Monitoring Service (NAOMS),
begun by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
in 1997, aimed to develop a methodology that could be used to
survey a wide range of aviation personnel to monitor aviation
safety. NASA expected NAOMS surveys to be permanently implemented
and to complement existing federal and industry air safety databases
by generating ongoing data to track event rates into the ...
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GAO-09-307R,
Single Audit: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Single Audit
Process and Oversight, March 13, 2009
from GAO Reports
Federal government grant awards to state and local governments
and nonprofit organizations have risen substantially from $7
billion in 1960 to $500 billion budgeted in fiscal year 2009.
In constant dollars, federal grant awards rose from about $42
billion in 1960 to $500 billion in fiscal year 2009. The auditing
of federal awards, including grant funds, administered by state
and local governments and nonprofit organizations is intended
...
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GAO-09-533R,
Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary: Civilian Health
and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)/TRICARE:
Inclusion of TRICARE Retail Pharmacy Program in ...
from GAO Legal Products
GAO reviewed the Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary's
(OSD) new rule on Civilian Health and Medical Program of the
Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)/TRICARE. GAO found that (1) the
final rule implements section 703 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2008, and provides that with respect to any
prescription filled on or after the date of enactment, the TRICARE
Retail Pharmacy Program shall be treated as an element ...
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April
10, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN
from FMS Publications
Updated 4/10/2009: April 10, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT
PROGRAM RESULTS OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date
Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 27% 04-09-2009 04-09-2009 $
677 1/Actions based on known balances are reported as dollars
and listed here as N/A. Actions that refer to future balances
are
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April
10, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN
from FMS Publications
Updated 4/10/2009: April 10, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT
PROGRAM NOTICE OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date
Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 33% 04-10-2009 04-10-2009 $
905 A Call 100% 04-17-2009 04-22-2009 33 B Call 100% 04-17-2009
04-22-2009 224 The actual results of each account transfer will
b
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Quarterly
Receipts by Department Reports: Monthly Treasury Statement: Publications
& Guidance: Financial Management Service
from FMS Publications
Updated 4/10/2009: Quarterly Receipts by Department Reports (MTS)
is released on the 8th workday each month.
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DTS:
April 09 2009
from FMS Publications
Updated 4/10/2009: TABLE I — Operating Cash Balance Opening
balance Type of account Closing balance today Today This month
This fiscal year Federal Reserve Account Financial Institution
Account Supplementary Financing Program Account Tax and Loan
Note Accounts (Table V) $ 41,508 0 199,929 1,982$ 23,684 0 199,928
2,011
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DTS:
April 09 2009
from FMS Publications
Updated 4/10/2009: 1 DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT PAGE: 1 Cash and
debt operations of the United States Treasury Thursday April
09, 2009 (Detail, rounded in millions, may not add to totals)
_ TABLE I Operating Cash Balance | _ |
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Schedule
for $250 Economic Recovery Payments: Press Release: Financial
Management Service
from FMS Press Releases
Updated 4/9/2009: Press Release
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CIA
director says no more contractor interrogations
from CNN Political Ticker by sarahbethparker
CIA Director Leon Panetta has carried through on his pledge to
prohibit independent contractors from conducting interrogations
of terror suspects. WASHINGTON (CNN) – CIA Director Leon
Panetta has carried through on his pledge to prohibit independent
contractors from conducting interrogations of terror suspects.
In a message to Agency employees on Thursday, Panetta said he
had notified the [...]
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Zakaria:
Pentagon's new plan is 'revolutionary'
from CNN Political Ticker by sarahbethparker
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is pushing a 2010 Pentagon
budget that reflects major changes in Defense Department priorities.
(CNN) – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is pushing a
2010 Pentagon budget that reflects major changes in Defense Department
priorities. One of the high-profile programs on the chopping
block is the Air Force's most expensive [...]
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Message
from the Director: Interrogation Policy and Contracts
from CIA Press Releases & Statements
April 9, 2009 - Statement to Employees by Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency Leon E. Panetta on the CIA's Interrogation
Policy and Contracts
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World
Factbook Updates - April 10, 2009
from CIA Library
April 10, 2009 - Updates to The World Factbook reflect changes
to numerous countries in all nine World Factbook categories—Introduction,
Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation,
Military, and Transnational Issues.
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Equal
Employment Opportunity at the CIA
from CIA Featured Story
April 9, 2009 - Everyone wants to work in an environment where
they feel comfortable and accommodated. At the Central Intelligence
Agency, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) ensures
that every employee and applicant has a chance to experience
a work environment conducive to productivity.
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VIDEO:
State Dept. Press Briefing on AUSMIN Meeting
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Australia's Defense Minister Joel Fitzgibbon and Foreign Minister
Stephen Smith are in Washington for the annual Australia-U.S.
Ministerial (AUSMIN). They met with Sec. of State Hillary Clinton
and Sec. of Defense Robert Gates to discuss shared security concerns.
Later, Defense Minister Fitzgibbon spoke at the Center for a
New American Security.
Length: 1 hr.
Published: Thursday at 3:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
William Borucki, NASA’s Kepler Mission, Ames Research Center
Scientist
from C-SPAN Recent Video
In March, NASA launched the Kepler spacecraft to search for Earth-like
planets around the Sun. On Tuesday, the dustcover on the Kepler
telescope was successfully ejected, which allows NASA to begin
collecting data about other possible Earth-like planets.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Friday at 8:15am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama on the State of the Economy
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Pres. Obama met with his top economic advisers at the White House
for an update on the administration’s initiatives to stabilize
the financial and housing markets, along with other stimulus
efforts. Top officials included; Sec. Geithner, Federal Reserve
Chair Bernanke, FDIC Chair Sheila Bair & SEC Chair Mary Schapiro.
Length: 6 min.
Published: Friday at 11am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Carnegie Endowment for Peace Discussion on Russia & Arms
Control
from C-SPAN Recent Video
When Pres. Obama met with Russian President Medvedev during the
G20 Summit in London, they agreed to restart arms control talks.
Today, proliferation expert Alexei Arbatov discusses the agreement
in light of challenges facing Russia. Carnegie Endowment for
Int'l Peace hosts the event.
Length:
Published: Friday at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Panel Discussion on Education Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Thomas Fordham Institute hosted a panel on "Can Budget
Cuts Foster Education Reform?"
Length: 1 hr. 28 min.
Published: Thursday at 9pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
LBJ White House Tapes
from C-SPAN Recent Video
From the last release of his conversations by the LBJ Library,
listen to President Johnson’s 1968 calls. You’ll hear
conversations about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago,
the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the war in Vietnam.
Throughout the program, LBJ Library Senior Archivist Supervisory
Archivist Claudia Anderson provides context and background.
Length: 1 hr. 6 min.
Published: Today at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Interviews From NCTA Annual Conference
from C-SPAN Recent Video
From the National Cable & Telecommunications Association
“Cable Show,” Viacom Inc.'s CEO Philippe Dauman discusses
the future of his business. Then, Amy Tykeson, President &
CEO of BendBroadband, goes over the challenges of providing video,
internet and digital phone services to Central Oregon. Michael
Lee, the Chief Strategy Officer at Rogers Communications, talks
about his role in developing new services for his company.
Length:
Published: Today at 6:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
American Perspectives: Espionage & War Crimes
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Author Ronald Olive talks about the case of Jonathan Pollard,
a former Naval CIA analyst, who was caught spying for Israel.
Next, Wolf Trap CEO Terrence Jones discusses funding for the
arts. Finally, lawyers and experts talk about their experiences
dealing with the trials of Saddam Hussein, former Serbian leader
Radovan Karadzic and the Khmer Rouge.
Length:
Published: Today at 7pm (ET)
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Rockefeller’s
Health Care Record Honored
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall
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Weekly
Address: President Obama Says Nations Must Unite To Overcome
Global Challenges
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama extended his best
wishes to everyone celebrating this week’s Passover and
Easter holidays and called on nations around the world to come
together to solve the current trials facing the world. On the
heels of his weeklong trip overseas, the President said he believes
it is important to acknowledge no single nation can solve global
problems like a recession, international terrorism, climate change,
or nuclear proliferation. But, working with other nations, the
United States can lead the way in overcoming these challenges.
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Readout
of the President’s call with President Garcia of Peru
President Obama spoke with President Garcia of Peru to express
his desire to deepen our bilateral relationship and work together
to advance shared goals.
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Readout
of the President’s call with President Mills of Ghana
President Obama congratulated President Mills on his inauguration
and noted that Ghana's election demonstrated the Ghanaian people's
commitment to democratic governance.
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President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts 04-10-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate
the following individuals for key administration posts: Larry
EchoHawk, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department
of the Interior; Sandra Henriquez, Assistant Secretary for Public
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development;
Thomas McClellan, Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control
Policy; John Porcari, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation.
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Readout
of the Presidents call with Prime Minister Manning of Trinidad
and Tobago
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Patrick Manning of
Trinidad and Tobago today to thank him for his efforts in preparing
to host the upcoming Fifth Summit of the Americas.
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PRESIDENT
BARACK OBAMA'S WEEKLY VIDEO ADDRESS April 11, 2009
The President discusses the multitude of problems and opportunities
before the world through the prism of Passover and Easter.
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Weekly
Address: Passover & Easter
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Recovery
in Action: “Beginning to Percolate Nationwide”
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Treasury
Department Statement on Auto Supplier Support Program
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New
Open Solicitations for Office of Justice Programs updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Labeling
News & Events for TTB.gov updated
We recently updated t this information
to include the latest COLA statistics, and is now available.
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San
Diego Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Diplomatic
Security : U.S. Department of State Honors Diplomatic Courier
for Heroism
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:58:42 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State: Remarks At National Bureau of Asian Research
Conference Engaging Asia 2009: Strategies for Success
James B. Steinberg
Deputy Secretary of State
Bureau of Deputy Secretary
Washington, DC
April 10, 2009
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California
Commission Considers Tax Changes
Posted: 09 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By Kevin Yamamura, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.
Apr. 10--It seemed appropriate that a panel examining ways to
overhaul the state's tax structure met Thursday in the academic
confines of UC Davis rather than the politically charged Capitol.
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CIA
Abandons Use of Contract Interrogators
Posted: 09 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By PAMELA HESS
WASHINGTON - The CIA has stopped using contractors to interrogate
prisoners and fired private security guards at the CIA's now-shuttered
secret overseas prisons, agency Director Leon Panetta said Thursday.
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Pres.
Obama to Move on Immigration Reforms
Posted: 09 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By DENIS STAUNTON
PRESIDENT BARACK Obama plans to move this year to introduce comprehensive
immigration reform, which could allow up to 12 million undocumented
immigrants, including thousands of Irish citizens, to remain
in the United States legally.
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Public
Meeting to Address Agenda Items for the 18th Session of the Codex
Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:57:26 -0500
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and receive
public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that
will be discussed at the 18th Session of the Committee.
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New
Press Releases from the U.S. Fire Administration posted
This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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CSMS#
09-000170 - OGA-FDA OASIS Down on 04/11/09
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:30:45 -0500
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CSMS#
09-000169 - Final Reminder Notice of Enhancements for all ACE
Portal Accounts
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:27:40 -0500
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CSMS#
09-000172 - Final Reminder Notice WITH ATTACHMENT
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:47:08 -0500
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NRC
Seeks Public Input on Environmental Review of Duane Arnold Nuclear
Plant License Renewal; Meeting April 22
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IRS.GOV Issue Number: TT-2009-70 : Things
You Need to Know About Tax Refunds
Inside This Issue
Are you expecting a refund from the IRS
this year? Here are the top ten things you should know about
your refund.
Refund Options You have two options for receiving your individual
federal income tax refund: a paper check or a direct deposit.
Separate Accounts You may use Form 8888, Direct Deposit of Refund
to More Than One Account, to request that your refund be allocated
by direct deposit among up to three separate accounts, such as
checking or savings or retirement accounts.
Paper Return Processing Time If you file a complete and accurate
paper tax return, your refund will usually be issued within six
weeks from the received date.
Returns Filed Electronically If you filed electronically, your
refund will normally be issued within three weeks after the acknowledgment
date.
Check the Status Online The fastest and easiest way to find out
about your current year refund is to go to the IRS.gov Web site
and click on the “Where’s My Refund?” link available
from the home page. You will need your Social Security number,
filing status and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund
to check the status online.
Check the Status By Phone Call the IRS Refund Hotline at 800-829–1954.
When you call, you will need to provide your Social Security
number, your filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount
of the refund shown on your return.
Delayed Refund There are several reasons for delayed refunds.
For things that may delay the processing of your return, refer
to Tax Topic 303 on IRS.gov, which includes a Checklist of Common
Errors When Preparing Your Tax Return.
Larger than Expected Refund If you receive a refund to which
you are not entitled, or one for an amount that is more than
you expected, do not cash the check until you receive a notice
explaining the difference. Follow the instructions on the notice.
Smaller than Expected Refund If you receive a refund for a smaller
amount than you expected, you may cash the check, and, if it
is determined that you should have received more, you will later
receive a check for the difference. If you did not receive a
notice and you have questions about the amount of your refund,
wait two weeks after receiving the refund, then call 800–829–1040.
Missing Refund The IRS will assist you in obtaining a replacement
check for a refund check that is verified as lost or stolen.
If the IRS was unable to deliver your refund because you moved,
you can change your address online. Once your address has been
changed, the IRS can reissue the undelivered check. For more
information, visit IRS.gov or call 800-829-1040.
Links:
Where’s
My Refund?
Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund (PDF
62K)
Tax Topic 152
— Refunds
Frequently Asked
Questions
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Citizenship
and Immigration Services Ombudsman for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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FBI:
Billions in Mortgage Fraud Schemes, Part I
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:58:08 -0500
FBI Special Agent Brian Weber says there are more than 2,000
investigations in the U.S. right now. The broadcast is part of
our radio show "FBI, This Week," which is broadcast
on ABC Radio Networks.
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TRICARE
Beneficiary Bulletin 10
04/09/09 4 min 53 sec
TRS - Kids in DEERS - Caffeine
To download or listen to this weeks podcast visit: http://www.tricare.mil/pressroom/podcast.aspx
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending April 10, 2009
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including the
charging of two Department of Defense contractors in a bribery
scheme in Afghanistan; the sentencing of a former U.S. Navy soldier
for disclosing classified information; and the sentencing of
a physicist for illegally exporting space launch data to China.
More
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U.S.
Department of State Bangla New Year - Pohela Boishakh Message
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 11, 2009
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National Center for Environmental Health
(NCEH) Homepage, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information concerning Perchlorates has
been added. This information is featured in the Spotlight section
of NCEH's
Homepage.
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
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U.S.
Department of State: Khmer New Year
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 10, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State: Fiji: Abrogation of Constitution
Richard Aker
Acting Deputy Department Spokesman, Office
of the Spokesman
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
April 10, 2009
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Economic
Recovery updates for Federal Transit Administration updated
This information has recently been updated
with ARRA/TIGER logo guidance, and is now available.
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CDC
Media Telebriefing on 2008 Preliminary FoodNet Data
Including an audio recording (MP3)
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Flu
Weekly Report and Flu
Weekly Map for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) has been updated
. This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State: Lao New Year
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 10, 2009
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What's
New on the Influenza Site for Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has been updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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VACANCY:
Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-9 FEMA
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:45:49 -0500
SA2-09-273-RZB3 (Closing Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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NRC
To Discuss 2008 Performance Assessment For LaSalle Nuclear Power
Plant Unit 1 and 2
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U.S. Air Force solicits nominations
for DoD outreach awards
AF solicits nominations for DOD outreach
awards
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air
Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2009 Department
of Defense Outreach Awards. There are nine different awards,
each with its own eligibility requirements and deadlines. These
awards include:
Federal Asian Pacific American Council
Military Meritorious Service Award
The 2009 FAPAC Military Meritorious Service Award honors military
service men and women who supported the Global War on Terrorism,
best displayed the ideals of duty, honor, country, or who best
epitomized the core values and the citizen-warrior attributes
of their respective military service. The period of performance
for this award is from May 2007 through March 2009. Nominations
should be e-mailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than Apr. 24.
The National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award
The 2009 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award honors military
members and Department of Defense civilian employees who supported
the GWOT and demonstrated role model qualities and the core values
of their respective military service. The period of performance
for this award is from July 2006 through May 2009. Nominations
should be e-mailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than Apr. 24.
Society of American Indian Government Employees
Meritorious Service Award
The 2009 SAIGE Meritorious Service Award honors military members
and DoD civilian employees who supported the DoD mission, GWOT,
and demonstrated role model qualities and the core values of
their respective military service. The period of performance
for this award is from June 2007 through April 2009. Nominations
should be e-mailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than Apr. 24.
The National Image, Incorporated Meritorious
Service Award
The 2009 National Image, Inc. Meritorious Service Award honor
military members and DoD civilian employees who supported the
DoD mission, GWOT, or whose attributes best epitomized the qualities
and core values of their respective military service or agency.
The period of performance for this award is from May 2007 through
March 2009. Nominations should be e-mailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than Apr. 24.
The League of United Latin American Citizens
Excellence in Military Service Award
The 2009 LULAC Excellence in Military Service Award honors military
Service men and women who supported the DoD mission, GWOT, or
whose attributes best epitomized the qualities and the core values
of their respective military service. The period of performance
for this award is from July 2007 through May 2009. Nominations
should be e-mailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than Apr. 30.
The National Organization for Mexican American
Rights Meritorious Service Award
The 2009 NOMAR Meritorious Service Award honors military members
and DoD civilian employees who supported the DoD mission, GWOT,
and demonstrated role model qualities and the core values of
their respective military service or agency. The period of performance
for this award is from August 2007 through June 2009. Nominations
should be emailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than May 15.
Blacks in Government Meritorious Service
Award
The 2009 BIG Meritorious Service Award honors military members
and DoD civilian employees who supported the GWOT and demonstrated
role model qualities and the core values of their respective
military service. The period of performance for this award is
from August 2006 through June 2009. Nominations should be e-mailed
directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than May 15.
National LATINA Symposium Distinguished
Service Award
The 2009 National LATINA Symposium Distinguished Service Award
honors military members and DoD civilian employees who supported
the DoD mission, GWOT and demonstrated role model qualities and
the core values of their respective military service and agency.
The period of performance for this award is from September 2007
through July 2009.
Nominations should be e-mailed directly
to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than June 15.
Hispanic Engineer National Achievement
Award Corporation Cadet Role Model Award
The 2009 HENAAC Cadet Role Model Award honors service academy
cadets, midshipmen and Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets
who aspire to academic excellence, demonstrate dignity and pride
and displays individual leadership. The period of performance
for this award is from October 2008 through August 2009. Nominations
should be e-mailed directly to dpsidr.taskmgt@randolph.af.mil
no later than July 15.
Major Commands, Forward Operating Agencies,
Direct Reporting Units, and units of the award recipients are
responsible for funding the travel and per diem costs associated
with attendance at the respective recognition ceremony. You can
obtain additional information from the Air Force Personnel Center
Awards and Decorations Division, Special Trophies and Awards
Section at DSN 665-4512 or 665-2356.
USAF Manpower, Personnel and Services News
For more news and information, visitThe Air Force Manpower Agency,
http://www.afma.af.mil/
The Air Force Personnel Center, http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/
The Air Force Services Agency, http://www.afsv.af.mil/
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Border
Patrol Addresses Seattle-Area Democratic Club Forum
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:29:05 -0500
Sequim, Wash. - A Port Angeles, Wash. Border Patrol agent spoke
on border security at a Clallam County Democratic Club forum
Wednesday evening. The agent addressed northern border issues
at the gathering just northwest of Seattle.Nearly 40 residents
attended the two-hour forum in which Agent Dyer delivered an
overview of the Border Patrol national strategy and northern
border philosophy. (more)
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Please
Register for the Texas College Democrats Student Lobby Day Today!
Hello All,
Many of you have already RSVP'd on Facebook
for the Lobby Day, but we also need attendees to register officially
online.
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CSMS#
09-000173 - ACE Entry Summary Query CATAIR Chapter
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:56:38 -0500
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IRS.GOV
Revenue Procedure 2009-23
On March 4, 2009, the United States Government
released details about the Home Affordable Modification Program
(HAMP), which will apply to mortgage loans held by real estate
mortgage investment conduits (REMICs) and fixed investment trusts.
This revenue procedure describes the conditions under which modifications
to mortgage loans pursuant to the HAMP will not cause the IRS
to challenge the tax status of REMICs or fixed investment trusts
or to assert that those modifications to mortgages held by a
REMIC give rise to a prohibited transaction.
Notice 2009-36 and Revenue Procedure 2009-23 WILL BE IN IRB 2009-17,
dated: April 27, 2009
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IRS.GOV
Notice 2009-36 -- Pursuant to the Home Affordable Mortgage
Program, the U. S. Government may
make certain payments to a real estate mortgage investment conduit
(REMIC), one of the types of securitization vehicles that hold
pooled mortgages. This notice states that if those payments are
“contributions” subject to the 100 percent contribution
tax set forth in the statutory rules governing REMICs, and if
none of the exceptions set forth in those rules apply, then regulations
will be issued that will provide an exception for such payments.
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SAMHSA
Accepting Applications for FY 2009 National Child Traumatic Stress
Initiative Community Treatment and Services Center Grants
The grants total approximately $60 million over three years.
More...
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New
Manual Teaches Strategies to Manage Depressive Symptoms in Substance
Abuse Clients
The manual offers substance abuse counselors new insights on
working with clients with depressive symptoms and substance use
disorders. More...
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New
and Revised Airports Advisory Circulars page on the FAA website
updated
AC 150/5370-6D, Construction Progress and Inspection Report --
Airport Improvement Program
Change 1 of AC 150/5320-5C, Surface Drainage Design
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Recall
Case Archive for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service updated
This information has recently been updated.
These cases have been archived:
022-2008, Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Beef Products
005-2009, Alaska Sausage Co. Sausage Products
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Disposition
Announcements by the CFTC.gov posted
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Federal
Register Notices Index for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
updated
This information has recently been updated.
Added: Docket FSIS-2009-0010, Codex Alimentarius Commission:
Meeting of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs
in Food
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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April 10, 2009 BLS Update posted
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
A listing of the latest
publications from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is now available
at
http://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
Please refer questions to
blsdata_staff@bls.gov .
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NRC
Analysis Confirms Continued Seismic Safety at Diablo Canyon Nuclear
Power Plant
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Commitments
of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov posted
The current reports for the week of April 10, 2009 are now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
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WB
- Women's Bureau - Home Page for United States Department of
Labor has been updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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USDOL - Office of Administrative Law Judges
Web Site Update
The newsletter "RECENT
SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS - MONTHLY DIGEST # 208 - March 2009"
has been posted to the OALJ web site.
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The following documents have been posted to
the United States Department of Labor, Office of Administrative
Law Judges Web Site:
1. Recent
Significant Federal Court Decisions (Apr. 10, 2009)
2. Administrative
Review Board Decisions (Mar. 2009)
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U.S.
Courts Proposed Rule Changes Move Step Closer
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:24:00 -0500
An advisory committee has approved proposed amendments to several
Criminal Rules. The proposals could take effect in late 2010
if approved by another Judicial Branch committee, the Judicial
Conference of the United States, and the Supreme Court —
in the absence of other action by Congress.
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Colorado
State Senate District 27 Democrats invites you to the Family
Potluck Social on Sunday, April 19 at 11:55am
Nancy says, "If you are a Democrat
living in Senate District 27, or know someone who might be, please
check out this invitation. Hope you can come!".
Event: Please come to a SD27 Democrats
Family Potluck Social !!!
"Meet new Democrat neighborhood friends and visit with old
ones!"
What: House Party
Host: Colorado State Senate District 27 Democrats
Start Time: Sunday, April 19 at 11:55am
End Time: Sunday, April 19 at 3:00pm
Where: Senate District 27 Family Potluck Social !!
To see more details and RSVP, follow the
link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=69443668243&mid=49a0bcG211ee0fdG1a1e860G7
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CDC's Manual for Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable
Diseases updated
Additional appendices were temporarily
removed for minor corrections. Use this link to access the Surveillance
manual web page.
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Atlanta
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Oklahoma
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES TO RELEASE REAGAN
AND BUSH 41 PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS
Washington, DC. . . Acting Archivist of
the United States Adrienne
Thomas announced today that 245,763 pages of Ronald Reagan and
George
H.W. Bush Presidential records will be opened for research on
Monday,
April 13, 2009, at their respective libraries. These records,
which
were still pending with the George W. Bush Administration as
of January
20, 2009, today cleared the review process established by President
Barack Obama under Executive Order 13489.
In making the announcement, Thomas said,
"I am delighted that the
Obama Administration has cleared the way to open these Presidential
records. This action allows the American people to view historical
records relating to the Presidency and judge for themselves the
actions
of federal officials."
These Presidential records are being released
in accordance with the
Presidential Records Act and the new Executive Order 13489, titled
"Presidential Records," which was signed by President
Obama on
January 21, 2009.
On Monday, April 13, 2009, the Ronald Reagan
library will open 244,966
pages of records processed in response to hundreds of Freedom
of
Information Act (FOIA) requests. These records include the Presidential
Briefing Papers collection, Office of Speechwriting research
material,
and approximately 13,000 pages of declassified records on numerous
foreign policy topics. To date, more than ten million pages of
Presidential records have been processed at the Reagan library.
The
library is located at 40 Presidential Drive Simi Valley, California.
Research room hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
See
http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/research.html.
On Monday, April 13, 2009, the George H.
W. Bush library will open 797
pages of records that deal with Saudi Arabia. To date, more than
six
million pages of Presidential records have been processed at
the Bush
library, which is located at 1000 George Bush Drive West, College
Station, Texas. Research room hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday
through Friday. See http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/research.
* * *
For press information, contact the National
Archives Public Affairs
Staff at 202-357-5300.
09-67
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New
Orleans Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Ann Shin running for California Democratic
Party Female Vice-Chair
Ann Shin, currently the AD22 CDP Delegate,
is running for California Democratic Party Female Vice-Chair.
She is the founder of "Rescue Comes to the Bear Market"
on Facebook with some 60+ members. She is also the IT person
for the Bay Area for Change group on Facebook.
Her stated main goal as a Vice-Chair would
be to ensure a better financial future for CA., as CA has its
own financial system not backed up by the Federal Government
with their State stimuli plans.
For further information see Ann’s
CV at visualcv.com/annshin1.
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Dept of Education Launches Guide for
Emergency Management at Institutes of Higher Education
The U.S. Department of Education Office
of Safe and Drug-Free Schools has released The Action Guide for
Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education. The
Guide offers higher education institutions a useful resource
in the field of emergency management. Due to recent emergencies
and crises, it is critical for policies regarding campus safety
to be adequately modified to meet today’s needs. To access
The Action Guide and additional Emergency Planning information
from the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, visit http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html.
This news story and other Community Preparedness news, including
Citizen Corps Bulletins, can be found on our website at http://www.citizencorps.gov/.
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DoD
Contracts for April 10, 2009
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:02:00 -0500
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NASA
TV's This Week @ NASA, April 10
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500
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Secretary
Napolitano to Visit Los Angeles to Tour DHS Operations and Meet
with Congressional, State and Local Officials
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
will travel to Los Angeles on Monday, April 13, to meet U.S.
Representatives Jane Harman, Laura Richardson and Maxine Waters,
talk with state and local officials, and tour air and sea ports
of entry.
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Scheduled
Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert: Programming Information
for Fri. 4/10 - Mon. 4/13, 2009
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C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* 61st Conference on World Affairs Discussion on Rebranding Republicans
(8pm)
* Pres. Obama on the State of the Economy (9:20pm)
Saturday:
* Communicators: National Cable Television Association Conference
(6:30pm)
* A&C: 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Oral Argument: U.S. v.
Moussaoui (7pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman (10am)
* Q&A: Syndicated Columnists Mona Charen & Ruth Marcus
(8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes Tuesday, April 21
* Steve Milloy, Author, "Green Hell" Speech at Heritage
Foundation (12pm) - LIVE
* National Press Club Address by IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman
(1pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* Book TV: Robert Rubin, Author, "In An Uncertain World"
(8pm)
* Book TV's After Words: Robert Bork, Author, "A Time to
Speak" (9:05pm)
Saturday/Sunday:
* Book TV on C-SPAN2 All Weekend
* Check the Book TV Schedule, Updated Daily: http://www.booktv.org/
Monday:
* U.S. Senate: In Recess. Reconvenes Monday, April 20
* AEI Panel on The Taiwan Relations Act (9am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* CSIS Panel Discussion on NATO's 60th Anniversary (8:30pm)
Saturday:
* Orville Vernon Burton, Author, "The Age of Lincoln"
(10am)
Sunday:
* Book TV: Rev. Dr. Peter Gomes, "The Scandalous Gospel
of Jesus" (10am)
Monday:
* Programming TBA. Check http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=schedule&tID=&date=2009-04-13
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Supreme Court Oral Arguments (6pm)
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
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Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
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Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)
* Discussion on Food Stamps
* Discussion on Cyber Espionage & National Security
Sunday:
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Roundtable Discussion on the News of the Week
* Discussion on Foreign Policy
Monday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on Veterans Health Care
* Discussion on the Economy
* Discussion on Taxes
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C-SPAN Capitol Spotlight
* Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates plans
to brief congressional leaders Monday on a “fundamental
shift” in defense spending and priorities, his spokesman
said Friday. The fiscal 2010 funding choices... - Full Story
at http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight
* Of the 49 Democrats from McCain-voting
districts, who represents the most pro-McCain district? - Answer
at http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight
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Baltimore
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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EVENT:
TFCD Spring Conference at MTSU
"Meet college Dems from across the state!"
What: Dorm/House Meeting
Host: MTSU College Democrats
Start Time: Saturday, April 18 at 9:30am
End Time: Saturday, April 18 at 5:00pm
Where: State Farm Room of the BAS
To see more details and RSVP, follow the
link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=30421714943&mid=49b8efG211ee0fdG1a20659G7
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Tax
Division Injunctions for U.S. Department of Justice updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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San
Francisco Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Chicago
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Kansas
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Cleveland
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Phoenix
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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FEMA
Aid to Kentucky Continues to Rise
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:25:17 -0500
FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than $49 million worth of public works
projects have now been approved in Kentucky to receive aid from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency after last January's
ice storm - and this is only the beginning.
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ETA - Advisories - Unemployment Insurance
Program Letters (UIPL) for United States Department of Labor
updated
This information has recently been updated.
UIPL 21-09 -- Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) for Eligible
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Recipients has been added to
the database and is now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2739.
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Seattle
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Newark
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Charlotte
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 4/11/2009
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:38:00 -0500
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Department
of Defense Schedule for 4/12/2009
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:50:00 -0500
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Department
of Defense Schedule for 4/13/2009
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:03:00 -0500
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Buffalo
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Memphis
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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ETA
- Advisories - Unemployment Insurance Program Letters (UIPL)
for United States Department of Labor
This information has recently been updated.
UIPL 22-09 -- Minimum Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Weekly Benefit Amount: April 1- June 30, 2009 has been added
to the database and is now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2740.
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Minneapolis
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Constituent
Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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NASA
TV's This Week @ NASA, April 10
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500
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LCROSS
Introduction & History
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500
A brief overview of the LCROSS mission and see what it is going
to accomplish.
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Today's top Air Force stories
Reserve commander meets with deployed reservists
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123143976
Airmen make pledge to prevent sexual assaults
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123143896
Pararescuemen conduct water test of new
NASA capsule
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123143863
VA budget adds mental-health services for
combat vets
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123143776
Reading program reaches out to military
families
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123143775
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How
can I get more time to file my federal taxes?
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:54:38 -0500
If you aren't able to file your federal individual income tax
return by April 15, you may be able to get a six-month extension
of time to file (but not an extension of time to pay). Visit
USA.gov for a link to the form you'll need.
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Business
Opportunities for U.S. Army Environmental Command updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. Please click on the large green cleanup
PBA icon to receive notifications on the latest cleanup FY09
Anticipated RFP Release Dates. The cleanup notifications are
updated monthly.
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Army
Earth Day for U.S. Army Environmental Command updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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NEW
VACANCIES AT the CFTC.gov
The following job opening has been published.
09-186,
Information Technology Specialist, CT-2210-13
Office of Information and Technology Services, Washington, DC
Closes April 24, 2009
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NASA
to Announce New Space Station Module Name April 14
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA's newest module for the International Space Station will
get a new name on April 14.
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Cms.hhs.gov-
Electronic Health Records Demonstration for Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS) updated
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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