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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Pacific Cities Consumer Price Index Summary (Pacific Cities Card) for March 2009 is now available at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro9xg01a.htm . Please refer questions to BLSInfoSF@bls.gov . |
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Information concerning Water Conservation
has been added. This information is featured in the Spotlight
section of NCEH's Homepage. |
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Institute’s
LINCS staff to Host Training, Workshops During COABE Conference The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS), the Institute’s dissemination arm, will host more than 10 pre- and conference trainings and workshops in Louisville, KY during the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference from April 18-24. Integrating Career Awareness into the ABE and ESOL Classroom, Preparing Adult English Learners for the Workforce: Models and Resources, Research-based Writing Instruction: How the National Institute for Literacy’s LINCS Basic Skills Collection Can Help, Accessible Health Information for Beginning ABE, and Building Bridges and Crossing Boundaries: Cultivating Communities of Practice, are among the many sessions and presentations, being offered by directors and staff of the LINCS Regional Resource Centers, Discussion Lists, and Resource Collections. For a listing of the sessions and the schedule http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/news_events/COABE09flyer.pdf To learn more about the Institute’s LINCS, visit http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/about/about.html While at COABE, please stop by the Institute’s booth (44/45) to meet LINCS staff and to pick up complimentary copies of our publications and materials. ### |
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Pittsburgh Most Wanted for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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US-CERT Current Activity: Oracle Releases Critical Patch Update for April 2009 Original release date: April 15, 2009 at
9:03 am
Oracle has released their Critical Patch
Update for April 2009 to US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the April Relevant Url(s): |
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The Airman's Roll Call for April 15, 2009
on the end of this year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is located at http://www.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-090414-015.pdf |
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NASA
Image of the Day: Mars Science Laboratory Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500 The parachute for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) passed flight-qualification after testing in March and April 2009 inside the world's largest wind... |
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This page has recently been updated with
a link to the following report: |
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Green
Tax Incentives Business owners are increasingly finding that energy management is good for the planet and good for business. Whether you’re replacing old equipment with more efficient options, or outfitting your facility in solar panels, you can take advantage of energy efficiency incentives. Check out this recently published blog for information to help guide you through the newly enacted incentives, where to begin upgrading, and how to make the most of your savings. Read more... |
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Secure
Communities' Executive Director Venturella's Testimony on "Priorities
Enforcing Immigration Law" Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Testimony of David Venturella, Executive Director, Secure Communities, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security, "Priorities Enforcing Immigration Law" on April 2, 2009 at the Rayburn House Office Building. |
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Appreciation
Finds No Language Barriers During Continuing Promise Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:02:00 -0500 |
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Pres.
Obama Promises Look at U.S. Options to Combat Piracy Posted: 12 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT By ANNE GEARAN WASHINGTON - The United States is considering new military and diplomatic strategies in the aftermath of the high-seas hostage drama, including adding Navy gunships along the Somali coastline and launching a campaign to disable pirate "mother ships." |
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ACLU
Calls for Changes at LA County Jail Posted: 13 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT The American Civil Liberties Union Tuesday called for an end to what it calls dangerous overcrowding in the Los Angeles County's central jail for men |
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U.S.
Eases Cuban Travel, Money Restraints Posted: 13 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT By ROBERT BURNS WASHINGTON - In a measured break with a half-century of U.S. policy toward communist Cuba, the Obama administration lifted restrictions Monday on Cuban-Americans who want to travel and send money to their island homeland. |
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Former
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Pleads Not Guilty Posted: 14 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT By MIKE ROBINSON CHICAGO - Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty to racketeering and fraud charges Tuesday, defiantly embarking on a long journey to clear his name but facing serious money problems and without a team of lawyers in place. |
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Ruling
Puts End in Sight in Minnesota Senate Fight Posted: 14 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT By John Fritze WASHINGTON -- The five-month battle over who won Minnesota's Senate election last year has left Republican Norm Coleman with few remaining options as he prepares to take the fight to the state's highest court, legal experts said Tuesday. |
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Pres.
Obama Tempers Optimism with Reality on Economy Posted: 14 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT By LIZ SIDOTI WASHINGTON - Aiming to assert control over the nation's economic debate, President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned Americans eager for good news that "by no means are we out of the woods" and argued his broad domestic agenda is the path to recovery. |
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Source:
Sec. Napolitano to Name a 'Border Czar' Posted: 14 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT By EILEEN SULLIVAN WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is naming a "border czar" to oversee issues related to drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and the hundreds of thousands of people who try to enter the U.S. illegally through the Southwest. |
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Marcy
M. Forman's Testimony on "Priorities Enforcing Immigration
Law" Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Testimony of Marcy M. Forman, Director, Office of Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, before the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security “Priorities Enforcing Immigration Law” given April 2, 2009 in the Rayburn House Office Building. |
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Ready Press Releases for Ready Campaign This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Birmingham Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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The
U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources
Division has updated its Press Releases page. Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty for Attempting to Receive Protected Leopard Tortoises (09-345) Oregon Corporation Sentenced for Clean Water Act Violation (09-342) United States Announces Largest Settlement Under Environmental Protection Agency’s Audit Policy (09-339) This information has recently been updated, and is now available. |
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Minneapolis Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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IRS.GOV Issue: April 2009 Special Edition
Inside This Issue Employee Plans News. This Special Edition contains the IRS’s request for comments on drafts of a revenue procedure and sample plan language for §403(b) prototype plans and highlights of the draft revenue procedure. To read the April 2009 Special Edition, please access the newsletter file directly or visit the Current Edition of the Employee Plans News page in the Retirement Plans Community section of the IRS.gov Web site. |
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Philadelphia Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The Midwest Consumer Price Index Summary for March 2009 is now available at http://www.bls.gov/ro5/ro5cpi08.pdf
. Please refer questions to BLSInfoChicago@bls.gov
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National
Medicare Training Program Audio-conference call Tuesday, April
21, 2009, 2:30-3:30 p.m. EDT Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:46:00 -0500 Date: 04/14/2009 Subject: SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 2:30-3:30 p.m. EDT Content: National Medicare Training Program Audio-conference call |
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CFTC.gov
Federal Register Notices for CFTC.gov The following Final Rules has been published: CITATION# 74 FR 17392 Summary : The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is adopting final rules to specify the exclusive procedures under which designated contract markets (DCMs), derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and derivatives transaction execution facilities (DTEFs) (collectively, ``regulated entities'') may request confidential treatment for products and rules submitted via certification procedures or for Commission review and approval under parts 40 and 41 of the Commission's regulations. The amendments also revise the Commission's part 145 regulations under the Freedom of Information Act by providing that the confidential treatment procedures specified in section 145.9 do not apply to information filed by regulated entities pursuant to parts 40 and 41. |
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Memphis Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Eight
More Counties Qualify for Federal Public Assistance Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:52:35 -0500 MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Eight more Minnesota counties were designated for Public Assistance (PA) today, bringing the total number of designated counties for PA to 15, according to officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) |
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FEMA
Recovery Centers Open In Moorhead And Breckenridge Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:50:58 -0500 MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Disaster Recovery Centers will open at noon, Wednesday, April 15 in Moorhead and Breckenridge to assist those affected by Red River flooding in Clay, Norman, Traverse and Wilkin counties. The centers are operated jointly by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). |
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VACANCY:
Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-12/13 FEMA Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:36:03 -0500 AN240935 (Closing Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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BEA News: April 2009 Survey of Current Business The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
announces the following: |
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March 2009 CPI Blue Card From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Philadelphia Regional Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Guard
Members Provide Clean Water for Storm-stricken Arkansas Town
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:52:00 -0500 |
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Legislative
History: What Goes into One and How to Use (To review the Meeting Announcement, point your browser to http://www.loc.gov/flicc/meeting_announcements/2009/ma0912.pdf) Thursday, May 7, 2009 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join us for a brief overview on how to compile and use a federal legislative history. This Learning@Lunch will include discussion on the many materials generated in the course of crafting legislation, such as committee reports, analysis by legislative counsel, committee hearings, floor debates and histories of proceedings taken. Presenter's Biography Charlotte White’s initial introduction to legislative history was with Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton when she became their first librarian. While compiling legislative histories, she researched the banking acts which were passed during the Civil War. After leaving Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton, White became the Assistant Librarian at Covington & Burling where her major responsibility was to compile legislative histories. For the next 25 years she honed her craft by both compiling and researching. During this time, she had the opportunity to use and add to the wonderful collection. For the past five years, White has been the librarian at the Federal Maritime Commission where she occasionally dabbles in legislative history research. Date Thursday, May 7, 2009 Time 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Place Library of Congress FLICC Conference Room Room 218 Adams Building, 2nd Floor Washington, DC Metro/Directions Capitol South (Orange/Blue Lines) Sponsor FLICC Education Working Group Information Call FLICC (202) 707-4813 TTY (202) 707-4995 Request ADA Accommodations five business days in advance at ADA@loc.gov. Registration Free, but advanced registration is required. Limited to 25 attendees. Register online at http://www.loc.gov/flicc/feveform.html . |
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FOIA Request Report for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated
for March 2009, and is now available. |
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USBP
in the News Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:35:42 -0500 For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located under Newsroom. |
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Eligible Foreign Establishments for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service The Eligible Foreign Establishment List
for Mexico has been revised. This information has recently been
updated, and is now available. |
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Please note the correct number for ordering
the National Institute of Literacy's upcoming report, Learning
to Achieve: A Review of the Research Literature on Serving Adults
with Learning Disabilities, is 1(800) 228-8813. The report will
be available in June. |
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Export Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service The export requirements for Taiwan and
Hong Kong have been revised. This information has recently been
updated. |
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National Archives Hosts Program on Free
Expression and Democracy in Washington, DC. . . On Thursday, May 14
at 7 p.m., the National
From our nation's beginnings to the present,
numerous Federal and To verify dates and times of the programs,
call 202-357-5000 or view # # # For PRESS information, contact the National
Archives Public Affairs 09-69 |
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National Archives Hosts Free Public Programs in May to Celebrate "BIG!" Exhibit Washington, DC. . . In May, the National Archives celebrates its new exhibition "BIG! Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives," with free public programs including film screenings, author lectures, and a music discussion. All programs will be held at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, which is fully accessible. Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on the corner of 7th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Film Screening - The BIG Picture: The Evolution
of the Wide Screen Film: Author Lecture and Music - BIG Songs from
a BIG Collapse: The Music of the Great Depression Discussion and Screening - When Television
Became BIG Film Screening - The Best Years of Our
Lives Author Lecture on BIG Economic Impact -
The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression BIG! Exhibition All programs are free and open to the public. To verify dates and times of the programs, call 202-357-5000 or view the Calendar of Events online at: www.archives.gov. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) for a public program, please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call (202) 357-5000 at least two weeks prior to the event. # # # For PRESS information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs Staff at (202) 357-5300. 09-68 |
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New policy streamlines ancillary and expeditionary skills training Welcome to USAF Manpower, Personnel and Services News April 15, 2009 WASHINGTON-As the Air Force focuses on
giving Airmen more time to do "Air Staff, the A1 community and major
command functional owners are Two new guidance memorandums revise Air
Force Instruction 36-2201 and The new policy on ancillary training, signed
March 26, establishes "This ensures senior leadership has
full situational awareness on The new guidance also includes a list of
ancillary training no longer Working with the Air Force Chief of Staff-approved
Air Force "We now have an improved enterprise-wide
policy, process and structure The ESSRG is the Air Force's decision-making
body used to identify and "Essentially, the ESSRG synchronizes
expeditionary skills training The new policy guidance is one of many
changes taking place to improve For more information, the new policy memos
are available at the -30- |
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DOT Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane for Department of Transportation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Gates
Seeks to Shift Thinking on Budget, War Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:47:00 -0500 |
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics March 2009
CPI Summary: The US, Northeast Region, and New York-Northern New Jersey From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The US, Northeast Region, and New York-Northern New Jersey Consumer Price Index data summary for March 2009 is now available at http://www.bls.gov/ro2/bluecard.htm . Please refer questions to BLSinfoNY@bls.gov . |
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Seeking Information - Criminal for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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North
Dakota Guardsmen Continue Statewide Flood Fight Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:50:00 -0500 |
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NASA
Selects 16 Small Business Technology Transfer Projects Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA has selected 16 proposals for negotiation of Phase 2 contract awards in the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. |
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Secretary
Napolitano Highlights Illegal Immigration Enforcement, Appoints
Bersin Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Secretary Napolitano highlights major Department efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and cross-border trafficking. Alan Bersin has been appointed Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Special Representative for Border Affairs. |
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Detroit Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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New York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Handling
Employee Layoffs as a Small Business Owner We often think of layoffs as a cost-cutting strategy reserved for larger corporations and employers who lack the day-to-day operational flexibility of smaller businesses. But when all available options for keeping your workforce intact have been exhausted, downsizing can quickly become a hard fact of life for many small business owners. Here is an overview of the applicable laws and associated resources that can help you cover all your legal and regulatory bases when conducting layoffs. Read more... |
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Jackson Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Buffalo Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Mobile Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Boston Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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CDC Public Health Law News, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 From the Public Health Law Program, Office
of Strategy and Innovation, CDC |
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DOT News for Department of Transportation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Trade
News Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:30:55 -0500 Significant Trade Activities |
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ACE
Entry Summary Process and Policy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:30:55 -0500 ACE Entry Summary Process and Policy documents are in Draft form. The ACE Entry Summary Process is being rolled out in Pilot form for select importers. These documents will be updated as necessary. |
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U.S.
Customs and Border Protection: Trade Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:30:55 -0500 U.S. Customs and Border Protection will facilitate about $2 trillion in legitimate trade this year while enforcing U.S. trade laws that protect the economy, the health and the safety of the American people. We accomplish this through close partnerships with the trade community, other government agencies and foreign governments. |
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Call on Investors to Stand up for Human
Rights in Darfur We're writing to ask that you take a moment out of your day to call on some of the most powerful companies in the world to help end the human rights catastrophe in Darfur. Despite international diplomatic pressure, the Government of Sudan continues to impede the deployment of UN-African Union peacekeepers in Darfur, leaving countless civilians vulnerable to armed attack, rape, and displacement. To ensure the speedy and full deployment of this peacekeeping force, the Government of Sudan must receive pressure from key economic interests, including the oil companies they depend on for 90% of their export revenue. To convince these oil companies to act, we must enlist their investors as our allies. In the past year Amnesty International and grassroots activists have helped push several top U.S. investment firms to raise concerns about Darfur with oil companies in which they are invested. But the large majority of investors are still ignoring the issue and hoping it will just go away. In the meantime, more lives are being lost. We need your help to press more investment companies to take a stand for the people of Darfur. Click the link below to tell the heads of these companies to call for the full deployment of the UN-authorized peacekeeping force today. Thanks for lending your voice, - The Change.org Team |
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for the U.S. Department of Labor This information has recently been updated.
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NEW
VACANCIES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR |
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CDFI
Fund Featured in USA Today - "Community Lenders Get Stimulus
Boost" April 16, 2009 |
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WB - Women's Bureau - Publications for United States Department of Labor This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Press Releases for Federal Railroad Administration This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES CELEBRATES JEWISH
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN MAY Washington, DC. . . On Thursday, May 21,
at 7 PM, the National Archives To commemorate the third annual Jewish
American Heritage Month, a panel The National Archives is fully accessible.
To request an accommodation # # # For press information, please contact the
National Archives Public 09-71 |
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National Archives Continues Year-Long
Celebration of Lincoln's Bicentennial in May Washington, DC. . . . The National Archives
continues its celebration Film Screening - Abe Lincoln in Illinois Book Talk - 1864: Lincoln at the Gates
of History Related Exhibitions BIG! Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of
the National Archives To verify the date and times of the programs,
the public should call # # # For PRESS information, contact the National
Archives Public Affairs 09-70 |
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DOT News for Department of Transportation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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April 16, 2009 SPECIAL PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL ARCHIVES RECORDS IN MAY Washington, DC. . . In May, the National
Archives will feature programs Visitors to all programs in the National
Archives Building Research Tuesday, May 5, at 11 a.m., Room G-24,
Research Center Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m., Room G-24,
Research Center Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m., Room G-24,
Research Center Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m., Room G-24,
Research Center Saturday, May 16, noon-4 p.m., Room G-24,
Research Center Tuesday, May 19, at 11 a.m. and noon, Room
G-24, Research Center Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m., Room G-24,
Research Center Saturday, May 30, 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. # # # For PRESS information, contact the National
Archives Public Affairs 09-73 |
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NASA
Spirit's View Beside 'Home Plate' on Sol 1823 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its navigation camera to take the images that have been combined into this 180-degree view of the rover's surroundings... |
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TEN 39-08: One-Stop Worker ReEmployment
Portal has recently been added to the database and is available
at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2742.
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We have recently added the following document(s) to the FAA Draft Airports Advisory Circulars page Draft 150/5380-8A, Handbook for Identification
of Alkali-Silica Reactivity in Airfield Pavements |
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On
the Ground: Troops Train Iraqis on Forensic Evidence, Medical
Techniques Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:53:00 -0500 |
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CSMS#
09-000180 - Periodic Statement Reports Problem Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:55:07 -0500 |
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Current Funding Opportunities from the National Institute of Justice for Office of Justice Programs This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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HHS
Names Henry Claypool as Director of Office on Disability The Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of Henry Claypool as director of the HHS Office on Disability. More... You are subscribed to HHS.gov News for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. |
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Updated
CMS Quarterly Provider Update (QPU) -- 04/03/2009 through 04/09/2009 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:39:42 -0500 Date: 04/16/2009 Subject: Updated CMS Quarterly Provider Update (QPU) -- 04/03/2009 through 04/09/2009 Content: The CMS Quarterly Provider Update (QPU) was updated on 04/03/2009 through 04/09/2009 to include recently published instruction(s) and/or regulation(s). Please view the April 2009 QPU What's New Page at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/03_WhatsNew.asp for more details. |
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04/16/2009
- The Bureau of Industry and Security Temporary Denial of Export
Privileges Applicable to Related Persons for 180 days effective
04/08/09 has been published in the Federal Register. Please visit http://www.bis.doc.gov/dpl/
for more information. |
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Teamwork
Brings Blend of Skills, Mutual Commitment to Continuing Promise
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:34:00 -0500 |
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The TRICARE Blog Thursday, April 16, 2009 - Don’t Forget About DEERS Posted by: Major General Elder Granger Keeping all of your family’s information up-to-date in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is essential for maintaining your TRICARE benefit coverage. Updating your information is simple, and in this blog you’ll find the necessary resources to help you avoid the unnecessary headache of losing your TRICARE coverage. To read the entire blog entry visit: http://www.health.mil/tmablog/Article.aspx?ID=522 |
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery |
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6000 Series - Slaughter Inspection for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated.
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OCC Releases CRA Evaluations For 32 National
Banks WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of March 15, 2009 through April 14, 2009. The list contains only national banks and insured federal branches of foreign banks that have received ratings. The possible ratings are outstanding, satisfactory, needs to improve, and substantial noncompliance. Of the 32 evaluations made public this month, 6 were outstanding, 26 were satisfactory, and none were needs to improve. None were substantial noncompliance. Evaluations are available from links on http://www.occ.treas.gov/cra/apr09.htm. The OCC’s World Wide Web site (http://www.occ.treas.gov) also offers access to a searchable list of all public CRA evaluations (http://www.occ.treas.gov/cra/crasrch.htm). Copies of the actual evaluations may be obtained by submitting a request electronically through the OCC's online FOIA site https://appsec.occ.gov/publicaccesslink/. You can also obtain copies by writing to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Communications Division, Mailstop 2-3, Washington, DC 20219. When requests are made electronically, remember to include your postal mail address. Facsimile requests may be sent to (202) 874-5274. This month's list of ratings is attached. ### |
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FSIS Notices Index for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated.
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Face
of Defense: Marine Inspires Youth Through Football Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:46:00 -0500 |
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Group
Joins Branson, Mo., in Saluting Purple Heart Veterans Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:03:00 -0500 |
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Genomics & Health Weekly Update for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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General
Officer Assignments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0500 |
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New York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Honolulu Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Miami Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Acquisition Policies and Regulations for U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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New Orleans Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Inspector General Press Releases for U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Antarctic
Treaty Consultative Meeting Press Briefing Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC April 16, 2009 |
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Atlanta Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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NASA's
Kepler Mission, reflections on planets in the habitable zone Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500 Today we have three Kepler project team members who are here to discuss the kinds of planets that Kepler will be looking to find. |
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Transport Certification Update - Edition 26, Spring 2009 Applying lessons learned from accidents
and more articles.... |
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Recovery
Progresses As Mississippi Embraces Its Past Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:30:46 -0500 BILOXI, Miss. -- To appreciate Mississippi culture is to look into the rich tapestry of its past. Nearly 1,300 listings with the National Register of Historic Places and 38 privately-sponsored historic landmarks provide tangible evidence of the state's heritage, its place in American history. As recovery from Hurricane Katrina progresses, state, tribal and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) experts strive to protect these vestiges of yesteryear. |
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UN
Security Council Presidential Statement Acting Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC April 16, 2009 |
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DoD
General Officer Announcements Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:02:00 -0500 |
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DoD
Flag Officer Announcement Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:14:00 -0500 |
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VACANCY:
Administrative Officer, GS-0341-14 FEMA Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:01:35 -0500 DE-09-279-SLC2 (Closing Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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San Juan Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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National
Guard Connects Military, American People, Gates Says Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:43:00 -0500 |
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Baltimore Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Aerospace
Safety Advisory Panel Releases Annual Report Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500 The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, or ASAP, has released its 2008 annual report. The report examines NASA's safety performance and advises agency and government leaders on ways to improve performance. |
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DoD
Contracts for April 16, 2009 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - April 16 Acting Department Spokesman April 16, 2009 |
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Navy
Commissions New Guided Missile Destroyer Stockdale Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:31:00 -0500 |
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Birmingham Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Security
Gains Continue in Iraq, Despite Suicide Attacks Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:44:00 -0500 |
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Denver Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Justice
Department Reaches Settlement with Philadelphia Regarding Polling
Place Access for People with Disabilities Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 The Department announced a settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the city of Philadelphia to greatly improve accessibility for individuals with mobility disabilities at the city?s 1,200 polling places. Today?s settlement is the first settlement by the Department with a city focused solely on accessible polling places. Under the terms of the settlement, the city of Philadelphia recognizes that accessible polling places are the cornerstone of its voting accessibility program and will make its polling places accessible to persons with disabilities. |
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Statement by the Director of National
Intelligence April 16, 2009 The Department of Justice released today
four previous Office of Legal Counsel opinions which concluded
certain harsh interrogation techniques used by CIA officers on
suspected al Qa’ida terrorists were legal. The opinions
spell out in graphic detail techniques used in questioning high
value detainees suspected of involvement in, and plans for, terrorist
activity against the United States and its allies. |
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Charlotte Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Washington
Firm Recalls Turkey Soup Products Due to Undeclared Allergen Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:10:38 -0500 Ivar's Soup, Seafood and Sauce, a Mukilteo, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 37,776 pounds of turkey soup products because they may contain an undeclared allergen, milk |
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Wahpeton
FEMA Recovery Center Now Open Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:01:05 -0500 Bismarck, N.D. - North Dakota flood victims can get information and help filling out loan applications at the Wahpeton Disaster Recovery Center now open at the Wahpeton Fire Department, Northside Station. North Dakota residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 can speak to disaster assistance specialists about recovery programs. |
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UN
Sanctions Committee Acting Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC |
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U.S.
Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - April 16 Acting Department Spokesman April 16, 2009 |
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Oklahoma City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Los Angeles Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Albany Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Vice President Biden Outlines Funding for
Smart Grid Initiatives Announces plans for nearly $4 billion in technology deployment, monitoring and viability Washington, DC – Vice President Joe Biden, on a visit to Jefferson City, Missouri, today with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, detailed plans by the Department of Energy to develop a smart, strong and secure electrical grid, which will create new jobs and help deliver reliable power more effectively with less impact on the environment to customers across the nation. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Vice President outlined plans to distribute more than $3.3 billion in smart grid technology development grants and an additional $615 million for smart grid storage, monitoring and technology viability. “We need an upgraded electrical grid to take full advantage of the vast renewable resources in this country – to take the wind from the Midwest and the sun from the Southwest and power areas across the country,” said Vice President Biden. “By investing in updating the grid now, we will lower utility bills for American families and businesses, lessen our dependence on foreign oil and create good jobs that will drive our economic recovery – a strong return on our investment.” On the visit to Jefferson City today, Secretary Locke also announced plans for a Smart Grid meeting in Washington, D.C. that he will chair with Energy Secretary Steven Chu. The event, which will take place in early May, will bring together leaders from key stakeholders’ organizations, largely from private industry, to begin a critical discussion about developing industry-wide standards that will enable the Smart Grid to become a reality. Additionally, industry leaders at the meeting will be expected to pledge to harmonize industry standards critical to developing the smart grid, commit to a timetable to reach a standards agreement and abide by the standards devised. The meeting will provide a forum for industry leaders to move toward an industry standards agreement critical to developing the Smart Grid. Additional meetings of industry staff on May 19-20 are planned to make further progress on a standards agreement. "A smart electricity grid will revolutionize the way we use energy, but we need standards in place to ensure that all this new technology is compatible and operating at the highest cybersecurity standards to protect the smart grid from hackers and natural disasters," Locke said. "The Recovery Act will fund the development of those standards so the exciting technology can finally take off." Under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is responsible for assisting with the development of a framework for standards associated with Smart Grid systems and devices. As part of Vice President Biden's announcement, the Department of Energy released a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the DOE Smart Grid Investment Grant Program, as well as a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement from the Department for a smart grid regional demonstration initiative. Together these efforts will help implement technologies aimed at transforming how electricity providers operate their systems, offer options for increased energy storage and accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power with the electrical grid. “A modernized electrical grid will provide the necessary tools for system operators to analyze and resolve problems quickly,” Chu said. ”It will also expedite how we deliver renewable power to consumers, thus reducing the environmental impacts of generating electricity.” These investments will help implement the necessary digital upgrades in the home and on the electric grid, enabling it to be more efficient, resilient, and secure. They will also help make the grid capable to effectively integrate renewable supplies, plug in electric and hybrid vehicles, and energy management technologies, ultimately reducing energy infrastructure requirements and our dependence on foreign oil. $3.375 billion for Smart Grid Investment Grant Program DOE’s Smart Grid Investment Grant Program will provide grants ranging from $500,000 to $20 million for smart grid technology deployments. It will also provide grants of $100,000 to $5 million for the deployment of grid monitoring devices. This program provides matching grants of up to 50 percent for investments planned by electric utilities and other entities to deploy smart grid technologies. The program will use a competitive, merit-based process to select qualified projects to receive funding. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, electric utilities, companies that distribute or sell electricity, organizations that coordinate or control grid operations, appliance and equipment manufacturers, and firms that wish to install smart grid technology. There will be a 20-day public comment period on the Notice of Intent; the Department will use feedback to finalize the grant program structure and subsequent solicitation. The complete NOI can be viewed HERE. $615 million for Smart Grid Demonstration Projects The draft Funding Opportunity Announcement is for smart grid demonstrations in three areas: • Smart Grid Regional Demonstrations will quantify smart grid costs and benefits, verify technology viability, and examine new business models. • Utility-Scale Energy Storage Demonstrations can include technologies such as advanced battery systems, ultra-capacitors, flywheels, and compressed air energy systems, and applications such as wind and photovoltaic integration and grid congestion relief. • Grid Monitoring Demonstrations will support the installation and networking of multiple high-resolution, time-synchronized grid monitoring devices, called phasor measurement units, that allow transmission system operators to see, and therefore influence, electric flows in real-time. Each demonstration project must be carried out in collaboration with the electric utility that owns the grid facilities. An integrated team approach that includes, for example, products and services suppliers, end users, and state and municipal governments, is encouraged. The projects require a cost share of at least 50 percent of non-federal funds. The draft announcement will be open for comment for 20 days and can be found HERE. - DOE - |
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Moldova:
Aftermath of Protests Acting Department Spokesman Washington, DC April 16, 2009 |
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New Haven Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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New
Technology Available to CBP Officers in San Juan Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:27:32 -0500 San Juan, P.R. - The San Juan field office unveils its newest addition to the team, a high energy mobile x-ray system that uses an x-ray source to produce images of tankers, commercial trucks, sea and air containers and other vehicles for contraband.. (more) |
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Obama
Discusses Mutual Security Interests of U.S., Latin America Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:58:00 -0500 |
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Warfighters
Top Budget Priorities, Gates Says Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:51:00 -0500 |
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Tax Division Employment for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Remarks
by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the Army War College,
Carlisle, Pa. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:06:00 -0500 |
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CSMS#
09-000182 - Periodic Monthly Statement Reports Fixed Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:29:28 -0500 |
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Beulah
FEMA Recovery Center Now Open Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:03:43 -0500 Bismarck, N.D. - North Dakota flood victims can get information and help filling out loan applications at the Beulah Disaster Recovery Center now open at the Beulah Civic Center. North Dakota residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 can speak to disaster assistance specialists about recovery programs. |
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Special
Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell's Visit to Israel
Acting Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC April 16, 2009 |
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Today's top Air Force stories include: F-22 exchange pilot helps strengthen U.S.,
Australian ties Top officer cites Coast Guard-Air Force
ties Project builds bond between U.S., Kyrgyz
Republic Kunsan fighters participate in Red Flag-Alaska Air Force, industry herald T-38 turning
50 |
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What
National Park Week events are happening in my state? Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:00:13 -0500 April 18-26 is National Park Week, to celebrate the natural landscapes and heritage found in America's 391 national parks. Visit the link at USA.gov to find events in your state. |
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America's
Servicemembers Deserve Nation's Gratitude, Biden Says Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:52:00 -0500 |
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Gates
Discusses Tough Decisions, Congressional Oversight Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:07:00 -0500 |
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VACANCY:
Administrative Officer, GS-0341-14 FEMA Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:01:35 -0500 DE-09-279-SLC2 (Closing Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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Phoenix
Working Dems April Happy Hour |
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Issue Number: RR-2009-11 Revenue Ruling 2009-11
provides that differential pay that employers pay to their employees
that leave their job to go on active military duty is subject
to income tax withholding, but is not subject to Federal Insurance
Contributions Act (“FICA”) or Federal Unemployment
Tax Act (“FUTA”) taxes. Additionally, the ruling provides
that employers may use the aggregate procedure or optional flat
rate withholding to calculate the amount of income taxes required
to be withheld on these payments, and that these payments must
be reported on Form W-2. |
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Indianapolis Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Issue Number: IR-2009-042 Tax Credit
for Ford Hybrids Begins Phase-Out
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Contact: Katie Grant Majority Leader Hoyer Announces Staff Changes WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced today that he has promoted Floor
Assistant Austin Burnes to Deputy Floor Director and Staff Assistant
Michael Eisenberg to Floor Assistant. Burnes will replace Alexis
Covey-Brandt, who was recently promoted to Floor Director. ### |
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C-SPAN Programming Information for Thurs.
4/16 - Fri. 4/17, 2009 C-SPAN Highlights Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: ********************************************************************** Tonight: Tomorrow: * C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET * Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls * 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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El Paso Top Stories for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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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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Department
of Justice Releases Four Office of Legal Counsel Opinions Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 "The President has halted the use of the interrogation techniques described in these opinions, and this administration has made clear from day one that it will not condone torture," said Attorney General Eric Holder. "We are disclosing these memos consistent with our commitment to the rule of law." |
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National Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation posted This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Washington Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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CFTC.gov
Cotton On-Call Report # 15 is now available |
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FBI
Bank Crime Report 2008: Quarter 4 posted |
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CSMS#
09-000181 - ACE Information Seminar in Chicago, IL - May 12,
2009 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:30:47 -0500 |
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Casey Memorial Library, Fort Hood is offering the following book items Most have never been circulated, some are missing dust jackets and some are elderly. Please email jane.mohammadi@us.army.mil before April 23, 2009 if you would like any of these items. FICTION: |
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Minnesota
Man Pleads Guilty to Running Ponzi Scheme Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 |
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SSC-Pacific EXCESS BOOKS LIST #2 Please call (619-553-4890/4) or email library@spawar.navy.mil
to claim any of these titles by 5/7/2009 and they will be mailed
to you at no cost.Thanks for your help. 1982 Pavlidis, Theodosios. 1993 Immler, Christian, 1964- 1989 Shumaker, Terence M. 1993 Luse, Marv. 2000 Coding theory and cryptography : the essentials / D.R. Hankerson ... 1988 Levkowitz, Haim. 1990 Pickover, Clifford A. 1992 Discrete event dynamic systems : analyzing
complexity and performance 1987 Engineering excellence, cultural and
organizational factors / Donald 1991 National Fire Protection Association. 1984 Flexible manufacturing systems handbook
/ prepared by the staff of the 1998 Zwass, Vladimir. 1982 Foley, James D., 1942- 1970 McLoughlin, William Glen, 1922- 1989 Watt, Alan H., 1942-
1990 Leick, Alfred. 1987 Ryan, Daniel L., 1941- 1995 Kay, David C., 1933- 1997 Lieu, Dennis Kenmon, 1959- 1985 Kawaguchi, Yoichiro. 1987 Entingh, Daniel J. 1991 Kurtz, Max, 1920- 1991 Horton, William K. (William Kendall) 1981 Image modeling / edited by Azriel Rosenfeld. 1980 Interactive computer graphics : Tutorial
and selected readings in 1982 Scott, Joan E. 1989 Glassner, Andrew S. 1986 Hopgood, F. R. A. (Frank Robert Albert) 1990 Vince, John (John A.) 1995 ViaGrafix. 1997 Strang, Gilbert. 1996 Sesto, Carl. 1976 Rogers, David F., 1937- 1981 Mathematical programming for operations
researchers and computer 1975 Blake, Ian F. 1983 McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of engineering
/ Sybil P. Parker, editor in 1993 Neider, Jackie. 1990 Performance instrumentation and visualization
/ edited by Margaret 2003 Wempen, Faithe. 1991 A Practical introduction to PHIGS and PHIGS plus / T.L.J. Howard ... 1992 Lindley, Craig A. 1993 Rabb, Margaret Y. 1995 Glassner, Andrew S. 1993 Johnson, Eric F. 1994 Levine, John R. 1993 Stevens, Roger T., 1927- 1991 Kamm, Lawrence J. 1978 United States. Commission on Federal
Paperwork.
1986 Willis, Robert, 1948- 1991 State of the art in computer graphics
: visualization and modeling / 1978 Bertsekas, Dimitri P. 1996 Boar, Bernard H., 1947- 1993 Rimmer, Steve. 1982 Tutorial : computer graphics / [compiled
by] John C. Beatty, Kellogg S. 1995 Understanding images : finding meaning
in digital imagery / [edited by] |
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Department
of Justice Releases Four Office of Legal Counsel Opinions Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 "The President has halted the use of the interrogation techniques described in these opinions, and this administration has made clear from day one that it will not condone torture," said Attorney General Eric Holder. "We are disclosing these memos consistent with our commitment to the rule of law." |
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. DD-09-06 - Louisiana Superdome Sheltering and Repair,
FEMA Disaster No. 1603-DR-LA, Public Assistance ID No.: 000-UXL4N-00 (PDF, 4 pages - 214 KB) New 04/15/2009 |
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Humanitarian
Volunteers Help to Fuel Continuing Promise Partnership Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:29:00 -0500 |
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Two
Soldiers Invent a Medical Tube Securing Device Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0500 |
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New Inspector General Press Releases for U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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This information has recently been updated.
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(202) 586-4940 Tuesday, April 15, 2009 Secretary Chu Announces $41.9 Million to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets WASHINGTON, DC ­– To expand the use of clean and renewable energy sources and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced $41.9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for fuel cell technology. These efforts will accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells and will create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support services. The new funding will improve the potential of fuel cells to provide power in stationary, portable and specialty vehicle applications, while cutting carbon emissions and broadening our nation’s clean energy technology portfolio. “The investments we’re making today will help us build a robust fuel cell manufacturing industry in the United States,” said Secretary Chu. “Developing and deploying the next generation of fuel cells will not only create jobs – it will help our businesses become more energy efficient and productive. We are laying the foundation for a green energy economy.” The $41.9 million will support immediate deployment of nearly 1,000 fuel cell systems for emergency backup power and material handling applications (e.g., forklifts) that have emerged as key early markets in which fuel cells can compete with conventional power technologies. Additional systems will be used to accelerate the demonstration of stationary fuel cells for combined heat and power in the larger residential and commercial markets. The increase in manufacturing volume in key early markets will also bring costs down and encourage the growth of a domestic supplier base. A variety of technologies will be developed and deployed, including polymer electrolyte, solid oxide and direct-methanol fuel cells. The funding includes: $41.9 million from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund 13 projects to deploy fuel cells – helping to build a consumer base for U.S. fuel cell manufacturers. Approximately $72.4 million in cost-share funding from industry participants—for a total of nearly $114.3 million. This cost share demonstrates private sector commitment to developing and deploying these clean, energy efficient technologies. For more information about DOE’s fuel cell activities, please visit http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/. |
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Economic Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Secretary Chu to Join President Obama in
Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago Will highlight need for cooperation to address shared energy issues and climate change Washington, DC – US Energy Secretary Steven Chu will travel with President Obama to Mexico City, Mexico, Port of Spain, Trinidad this week to highlight the Administration's commitment to working with our partners in the region to address our shared energy, economic, security and climate challenges. On Thursday, April 16, Secretary Chu will accompany President Obama to Mexico City for bilateral talks with President Felipe Calderón and Mexican Energy Minister Georgina Kessel on the important partnership between the two countries on economic and security issues as well as on matters related to energy and climate change. On Friday, Secretary Chu will travel with President Obama to Port of Spain, Trinidad for the 5th Summit of the Americas where he will highlight the important energy challenges and opportunities the region faces, and emphasize the need to form dynamic partnerships with countries in the hemisphere who are willing to work with the United States to reduce our dependence on oil, make our economies more energy efficient and address the global climate crisis. More details to be announced as they become available. -DOE- |
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NRC
Directs Staff to Enhance Security of Cesium Chloride Radiation
Sources While Alternatives are Explored |
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Defense
Department Reduces Dependence on Fossil Fuels Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:35:00 -0500 |
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National
Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 14,
2009 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:01:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Sierra Leone (04/09) Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:03:55 -0500 |
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GSA
Contractor NetApp Agrees to Pay U.S. $128 Million to Resolve
Contract Fraud Allegations Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 |
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Defense
Department, Naval Institute to Webcast Doolittle Interview Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:32:00 -0500 |
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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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New
Enforcement Actions by CFTC.gov |
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CFTC
News Room for the latest news and events updated or News
Room Archives for previous releases.
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Partnerships
Hold Key to Success in Europe, Beyond, General Says Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:57:00 -0500 |
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TRICARE
Increases Payments for Beneficiaries with Special Needs April 15, 2009 |
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AFFTC Technical Library Excess List #09-57 Excess List #09-57 Documents GAO/T-RCED-95-174 – Environmental Protection EPA’s Problems with Collection & Management of Scientific Data & Its Efforts To Address Them, May 1995 GAO/T-RCED-95-219 – National Airspace System Assessment of FAA’s Efforts to Augment the Global Positioning System, Jun 1995 GAO/T-RCED-96-26 – Aviation Safety Targeting & Training of FAA’s Safety Inspector Workforce, Apr 1996 GAO/T-RCED-96-32 – International Aviation DOT’s Efforts to Increase U.S. Airlines’ Access to International Markets, Mar 1996 GAO/T-RCED-96-45 – Superfund Use of Innovative Technologies for Site Cleanups, Dec 1995 GAO/T-RCED-96-82 – Airport Privatization Issues Related to the Sale or Lease of U.S. Commercial Airports, Feb 1996 GAO/T-RCED-96-137 – Superfund Non-Time-Critical Removals as a Tool for Faster & Less Costly Cleanups, Apr 1996 GAO/T-RCED-96-140 – Clean Water Act Use of State Revolving Funds Varies, Apr 1996 GAO/T-RCED-97-69 – Superfund Times to Assess & Clean Up hazardous Water Sites Exceed Program Goals, Feb 1997 GAO/T-RCED-97-90 – Aviation Safety & Security Challenges to Implementing the Recommendations of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety & Security, Mar 1997 GAO/T-RCED-97-103 – International Aviation Competition Issues in the U.S.-U.K. Market, Jun 1997 GAO/T-RCED-97-130 – Measuring Performance challenges in Evaluating Research & Development, Apr 1997 GAO/T-RCED-97-187 – Airline Deregulation Addressing the Air Service Problems of Some Communities, Jun 1997 GAO/T-RCED-98-12 – National Airspace System Observations on the Wide Area Augmentation System, Oct 1997 GAO/T-RCED-98-85 – Air Traffic Control Evolution & Status of FAA’s Automation Program, Mar 1998 GAO/T-RCED-98-188 – Aviation Safety FAA Oversight of Aviation Repair Stations, May 1998 GAO/T-RCED-98-190 – Aviation Security Progress Being Made, but Long-Term Attention Is Needed, May 1998 GAO/T-RCED-98-253 – Aviation Safety FAA’s Use of Emergency Orders to Revoke or Suspend Operating Certificates, Aug 1998 GAO/T-RCED-99-71 – Nuclear Regulatory Commission Strategy Needed to Develop a Risk-Informed Safety Approach, Feb 1999 GAO/T-RCED-99-198 – Federal Research Evaluation of Small Business Innovation Research Can Be Strengthened, Jun 1999 GAO/T-RCED/AIMD-98-93 – Air Traffic Control Observations on FAA’s Modernization Program, Feb 1998 GAO/T-RCED/GGD-96-230 – Intellectual Property Patent Examination & Copyright Office Issues, Sep 1996 GAO/T-RCED/NSIAD-96-251 – Aviation Security Urgent Issues Need to Be Addressed, Sep 1996 GAO/R-RCED/NSIAD-96-262 – Aviation Security Technology’s Role in Addressing Vulnerabilities, Sep 1996 Carol Lahoski AFFTC Technical Library 812 TSS/ENTL 306 E. Popson Ave, Bldg 1400, Rm 110 Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3360 661 277-3606 Email: carol.lahoski@edwards.af.mil |
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AFFTC Technical Library Excess List #09-58 Excess List #09-58 Books 1985 IEEE Aerospace Applications Conference Digest, 2-9 Feb 1985 1987 IEEE Aerospace Applications Conference Digest, 8-13 Feb 1987 AACS AFCS AFCC 1938-1986 Providing the Reins of Command, 1986 Concepts for Air Force Leadership, 1990 Department of the Air Force Historical Summary 1 Jul-30 Jun, 1969 Department of the Air Force Historical Summary 1 Jul-30 Jun, 1970 Development of the Chinese Armed Forces, 1988 Historical Perspective on Light Infantry, 1987 Marines in World War II Breaching the Marianas: the Battle for Saipan, 1994 Marines in World War II Breaking the Outer Ring: Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands, 1994 Marines in World War II Different War: Marines in Europe & North Africa, 1994 Marines in World War Ii Free a Marine to Fight: Women Marines in World War II, 1994 Marines in World War II Liberation: Marines in the Recapture of Guam, 1994 Marines in World War II Time of the Aces: Marine Pilots in the Solomons, 1942-1944, 1993 On-Site Inspections Under the INF Treaty, 1993 On Strategy: the Vietnam War in Context, 1981 Plane Coordinate Projection Tables, 1951 (California) (2 copies) Plane Coordinate Projection Tables, 1952 (Utah) Plane Trigonometry, Rev. ed., 1946 Publications of the Geological Survey, May 1958 Researching the Vietnam Experience, 1984 Sines, Cosines, & Tangents Ten Decimal Places With Ten-Second Interval, 1949 Story of the Noncommissioned Officer Crops, 1989` United States Air Force Basic Documents on Roles & Missions, 1987 United States Marines in Humanitarian Operations Angels From the Sea: Relief Operations in Bangladesh, 1991, 1995 United States Navy & the Vietnam Conflict, Vol. 1 Setting of the Stage to 1959, 1976 Carol Lahoski AFFTC Technical Library 812 TSS/ENTL 306 E. Popson Ave, Bldg 1400, Rm 110 Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3360 661 277-3606 Email: carol.lahoski@edwards.af.mil |
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Coalition
Medics Treat Afghan Troops, Civilians, Prevent Diseases Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:56:00 -0500 |
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Remarks
as Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at West
Point's Center for the Rule of Law Grand Opening Conference Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 |
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Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Appointments Schedule for April 16,
2009 April 16, 2009 |
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BLS:
Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers updated |
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The Federal Election Commission has posted
its 2009
Legislative Recommedations |
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Federal Campaign Finance Laws for Federal Election Commission has been updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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WB - Women's Bureau - Home Page for United States Department of Labor updated This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Births:
Preliminary Data for 2007 This report presents preliminary data for 2007 on births in the United States. U.S. data on births are shown by age, live-birth order, race, and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthweight are also presented. The birth rate for U.S. teenagers 15-19 years rose again in 2007 by about 1 percent, to 42.5 births per 1,000. The birth rate for teenagers 15-17 and 18-19 years each increased by 1 percent in 2007, to 22.2 and 73.9 per 1,000, respectively. The rate for the youngest group, 10-14 years, was unchanged. |
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Promoting
Healthy Parenting Practices Across Cultural Groups: A CDC Research
Brief This brief summarizes findings on cultural values and parenting and child rearing. It examined the ways that parents respond to children’s behavior and their views of desirable or undesirable parenting practices. Uncovering the differences and commonalities in values, normative practices, and child-rearing goals across cultural groups is an important step in developing culturally-competent and effective programs and support for parents of all cultural backgrounds. |
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Fact
Sheet: Overview of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation
Act The Administration has released the names of three Mexican organizations against which the President has decided to impose sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (the “Kingpin Act”) (21 U.S.C. 1901-1908, 8 U.S.C. 1182). Kingpin Act targets, on a worldwide basis, significant foreign narcotics traffickers, their organizations, and operatives. |
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Background
on President's Meeting with Working Families President Obama will meet with the following working families this morning. He will underscore his commitment to a simpler tax code that rewards work and the pursuit of the American dream and supports a future of sustained economic growth that creates good jobs and rising incomes for all Americans. |
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President
Obama Underscores Commitment to Restoring Fairness to the Tax
Code and Providing Tax Relief to Working Americans Today, on Tax Day, President Obama will meet with several working families, just like the ones all across America, who are facing tough choices during this economic crisis. |
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Vice
President Biden Hosts Conference Calls with Governors and Local
Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation, 4/14/09 Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country to discuss Recovery Act implementation. |
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Countdown
to Earth Day: EPA Photo and Video Projects |
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Release of the President and Vice President’s Tax Returns As another demonstration of the President’s
commitment to openness and transparency, today the White House
issued the following releases making the President and Vice President’s
tax returns public: |
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Real
Tax Cuts Making a Real Difference |
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Secretary
Clinton’s Digital Town Hall for Summit of the Americas |
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Dr.
Joel F. Brenner, National Counterintelligence Executive, Addresses
the Applied Research Laboratories at the University of Texas
at Austin |
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Mr.
Michael E. Leiter, Director of the National Counterterrorism
Center (NCTC), Addresses the Aspen Institute |
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NRC
to Discuss 2008 Performance of Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant |
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NRC
to Present Results of Licensee Performance Review at Westinghouse
Nuclear Fuel Plant in Columbia, S.C. |
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U.S.
Department of State Meeting of the Advisory Committee on International
Economic Policy Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC April 15, 2009 |
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Secretary
Napolitano's Statement on Right-Wing Extremism Threat Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 - |
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Mali (04/09) Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:08:16 -0500 |
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Pasco
County Democrats Monthly Meeting |
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C-SPAN Programming Information for Weds.
4/15 - Thurs. 4/16, 2009 C-SPAN Highlights Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: ********************************************************************** Tonight: Tomorrow: ********************************************************************** Tonight: Tomorrow: * C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET * Newspaper Articles * 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
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:31:00 -0500 |
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DoD
Flag Officer Announcements Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:31:00 -0500 |
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Press
Conference with Secretary Gates at Ft. Rucker, Alabama Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:36:00 -0500 |
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Department
of State, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and National Geographic Live
Present "The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad" Free
Concert Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC April 15, 2009 |
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U.S.
Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - April 15 Acting Department Spokesman April 15, 2009 |
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Economic,
Energy, Agricultural and Trade Issues: Daily Press Briefing -
April 15 Acting Department Spokesman April 15, 2009 |
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New Attorney Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice posted This page has recently been updated with
the following new vacancies: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 09-WDNY-004 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a first cut-off date of April 30, 2009. Selection may be made from those applications received by April 30, 2009. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY / GS-14 to GS-15 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH LEGAL TRAINING AND REVIEW SECTION
ATTORNEY-ADVISOR / GS-905-13/14
This position is open until filled, but no later than April 19,
2009. |
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U.S.
Department of State North Korea: Yongbyon Acting Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC |
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DoD
Contracts for April 15, 2009 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0500 |
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 4/16/2009 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:31:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Chilean Foreign Minister Mariano
Fernandez Amunategui After Their Meeting Secretary of State Washington, DC April 15, 2009 |
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Haitian Prime Minister Michele
Duvivier Pierre-Louis After Their Meeting Secretary of State Washington, DC April 15, 2009 |
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Contact: Katie Grant Hoyer Statement on Tax Day WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today: ### |
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Federal
Resources Ready To Help With Renewed Flood Fighting Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:50:09 -0500 BISMARCK, N.D. - As overland flooding spreads across roads and highways in many parts of North Dakota, federal resources are being deployed to support stepped-up local and state flood-fighting efforts. |
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Remarks
by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at Maxwell Air Force Base,
Ala. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:28:00 -0500 |
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National Cyber Alert System: Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-105A Oracle Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: April 15, 2009 Systems Affected * Oracle Database 11g, version 11.1.0.6,
11.1.0.7
Overview Oracle products and components are affected
by multiple
I. Description The Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory
- April 2009 addresses 43 Oracle has associated CVE identifiers with
the vulnerabilities
II. Impact The impact of these vulnerabilities varies
depending on the
III. Solution Apply the appropriate patches or upgrade
as specified in the Oracle
IV. References * Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory
- April 2009 - * Critical Patch Updates and Security Alerts
- * Map of Public Vulnerability to Advisory/Alert
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GPS/WAAS Approaches for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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NASA
New Space Station Module Name Honors Apollo 11 Anniversary Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500 The International Space Station module formerly known as Node 3 has a new name. After more than a million online responses, the node will be called "Tranquility." |
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Pilot
of Final Shuttle Mission to Hubble Set for Satellite Interviews Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, a native of Seattle, will be available for live interviews via satellite from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 21. |
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Today's top Air Force stories include: Today's stories include: New policy refines ancillary, expeditionary
skills training Victim advocates support, assist survivors Air Force officials test ability to recall
retirees SECAF, CSAF announce 2008 safety award
recipients Uniforms for the fallen are always perfect |
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Secretary
Napolitano Announces Southwest Border Seizures Resulting from
Efforts Against Trafficking and Illegal Immigration Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 |
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Fargo
FEMA Recovery Center Now Open Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:31:22 -0500 BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 can now visit the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) if they have questions about recovery programs. The Fargo DRC, located the Cass County Courthouse Annex, has recovery program representatives available to help answer questions about assistance. |
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Linton
FEMA Recovery Center Now Open Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:34:20 -0500 BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 can now visit the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) if they have questions about recovery programs. The Linton DRC, located at the Linton Community Center, has recovery program representatives available to help answer questions about assistance. |
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FORMER REPRESENTATIVE HEATHER WILSON AWARDED NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL Former New Mexico U.S. Representative Heather Wilson received the National Intelligence Superior Public Service Medal (NISPSM) from Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair in a ceremony today at ODNI headquarters. Rep. Wilson was a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee during her more than ten years in Congress, which included her leadership of the Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence as chairman and ranking member. She served in Congress from June 1998 until Jan. 2009. “This award recognizes Congresswoman Wilson’s years of service to both our Nation and to the Intelligence Community,” said Director Blair. “Her support, insight and dedication have transformed our Community to meet today’s new intelligence challenges.” Rep. Wilson was recognized as a staunch defender of research and development, according to Vice Admiral Robert Murrett, director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, who recommended her for the award. “She understood the critical importance of performing cutting-edge R&D to create an IC capable of understanding and defeating our adversaries of the future while simultaneously working tirelessly to protect America and her allies today,” he said “Thank you very much for this honor,” stated Rep. Wilson. “Intelligence is our Nation’s first line of defense. I want to personally thank the men and women who serve in the Intelligence Community. It is this Community that has not only kept my family safe, but our entire country safe.” The NISPSM recognizes superior service to the Intelligence Community from non-career Federal employees, private citizens and foreign nationals not employed by an IC organization. The ODNI established the award on Oct. 1, 2008 to acknowledge individuals who render extraordinary service at considerable personal sacrifice and who are motivated by patriotism, good citizenship or a sense of public responsibility. The Director of National Intelligence oversees
the 16 federal organizations that make up the Intelligence Community.
The DNI also manages the implementation of the National Intelligence
Program. Additionally, the DNI serves as the principal adviser
to the president, the National Security Council and the Homeland
Security Council on intelligence issues related to national security.
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Texas College Democrats Lobby Day on April 19 and 20 Hello College Democrats, We hope you can join us for the Texas College
Democrats Lobby Day on April 19 and 20. Please RSVP to this event. |
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Young Democrats of Georgia Annual Convention this weekend!! Howdy y'all! The Young Democrats of Georgia Annual Convention is THIS WEEKEND! Sen. Max Cleland is our Keynote Speaker for our Saturday Awards Dinner. If you haven't already registered, please go to georgiayds.org and REGISTER TODAY!! As of today, I do have opposition for the position of President. I am, however, very confident that my supporters (YOU!!!) will come through for me by attending convention and voting for me! I haven't asked for campaign contributions because I haven't had many campaign expenses (YEAH!!). If, however, you would like to support ME and the Young Democrats of Georgia (and we would greatly appreciate any and all help), please consider making a contribution at georgiayds.org. If you aren't a Georgia Young Democrat but would like to hear SEN. MAX CLELAND on Saturday night, tickets for theVIP Reception and Awards Dinner are still available and can be purchased at georgiayds.org. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let me know ASAP. Thank you so much for your support!!!!!!! |
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Welcome Congressman Gutierrez |
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Program Manager, GS-0340-14/15 FEMA Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:06:31 -0500 AN251804 (Closing Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Program Specialist (NCT Policy/Processing), GS-301-13
FEMA Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:39:00 -0500 DE-09-278-SLC2 (Closing Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Specialist, GS-0301-9/11 FEMA Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:54:49 -0500 KAT-09-MS-TRO-4191-KAS (Closing Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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BMW HIRES ACCENTURE TO CONSOLIDATE APPLICATIONS... Accenture will help BMW Group, one of the
world's foremost car manufacturers, consolidate its information
technology (IT) processes under a five-year application outsourcing
contract. |
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DEADLINE JUNE 30 FOR OUTSOURCING EXCELLENCE AWARDS... The nomination deadline for Outsourcing
Center's annual Outsourcing Excellence Awards, which honors the
most distinguished outsourcing relationships worldwide, is June
30, 2009. Known as the "Oscars" of Outsourcing, Outsourcing
Center's program was founded in 1997 and is sponsored by Everest
Group and Forbes. |
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Florida College Democrats Spring Caucus Some important information for Saturday's Caucus All: As the Spring Caucus draw's closer, I am pleased to announce the following guest speakers and schedule for Saturday: April Griffin, Hillsborough County School Board Member. She will be leading a discussion of Faith and Religion in Politics and how to overcome obstacles within discussions. Susan Smith, activist/online media consultant and talk show host. She will be discussing organization and execution of canvassing as well as most effective ways of grass roots campaigning. Doug Tudor, a 20 year Navy Veteran who is running for Congress. His politics are strongly progressive across the board. He wants to end the war in Iraq. He defends a woman's right to choice. He would never support inequality for any Americans and he supports the equal rights for gay men and women. He will be speaking to us about being a progressive in the Military, his experiences and going from there.
Registration 9:00a-10:00a Year in Review among Chapters - 10:20-11:00 FCD Legislative Planning Session 2:20-3:00pm FCD Year in Review Part Deux 4:20-5:00pm
Address will be posted on the event page as well as parking directions. We look forward to a productive caucus meeting and your involvement too! Democratically Yours, Matthew Coppens |
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