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GAO-09-63,
Drug Control: Better Coordination with the Department of Homeland
Security and an Updated Accountability Framework can Further
Enhance DEA's Efforts to Meet Post-9/11 Responsibilities, ...

from GAO Reports

Given the global context of the war on drugs--coupled with growing
recognition since September 11, 2001 (9/11), of the nexus between
drug trafficking and terrorism--the mission of the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) and efforts to forge effective interagency
partnerships and coordination are increasingly important. GAO
was asked to examine, in the context of the post-9/11 environment,
DEA's (1) priorities, (2) interagency partnerships ...

GAO-09-357,
Army Health Care: Progress Made in Staffing and Monitoring Units
that Provide Outpatient Case Management, but Additional Steps
Needed, April 20, 2009

Written
agreement with Amoret Bancshares

Federal
Reserve offers $150 billion in 84-day credit through its Term
Auction Facility

April
20, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN

from FMS Publications

Updated 4/20/2009: April 20, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT
PROGRAM RESULTS OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date
Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 44% 04-17-2009 04-17-2009 $
1,317 1/Actions based on known balances are reported as dollars
and listed here as N/A. Actions that refer to future balances
ar

April 20, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN

from FMS Publications

Updated 4/20/2009: April 20, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT
PROGRAM NOTICE OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date
Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 42% 04-20-2009 04-20-2009 $
1,223 The actual results of each account transfer will be announced
on the business day following the corresponding due date. 1/A

DTS:
April 17 2009

from FMS Publications

Updated 4/20/2009: 1 DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT PAGE: 1 Cash and
debt operations of the United States Treasury Friday April 17,
2009 (Detail, rounded in millions, may not add to totals) _ TABLE
I Operating Cash Balance | _ |

DTS: April 17 2009

from FMS Publications

Updated 4/20/2009: 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) $ 53,028 0 199,929 1,967$ 55,514 0 199,929
1,908

Amendment
1: Treasury Reporting Rates of Exchange

from FMS Programs and Services

Updated 4/20/2009: Treasury Reporting Rates of Exchange as of
March 31, 2009 Amendment No. 1. Back to Rates. For reporting
purposes, substitute the following rates of exchange for April,
May and June 2009 transactions.Country-Currency. Foreign Currency
to $1.00. Armenia-Dram. 370.0000. Australia-Dollar. 1.3860. 1]
Cyprus Pound and Malta

Important
Messages: Governmentwide Accounting: Programs and Systems: Financial
Management Service

from FMS Programs and Services

Updated 4/20/2009: Important Messages April 20, 2009 - Mandatory
User Recertification. Beginning the week of April 20th, GWAMP
will be conducting its annual User Recertification for all GOALS
II and GWA Application Users. The recertification process and
procedures will be emailed to your Certifying Official and/or
Supervisor within the

Interior
Department Issues Statement on Today’s U.S. Court of Appeals
Ruling on 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing
Plan

from DOI News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of the Interior issued
the following statement concerning the ruling today by the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, regarding
the Department’s current 5-year oil and gas leasing program
for the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. The spokesperson is Press
Secretary Kendra Barkoff.

Secretary
Salazar: Coastal States to Share $500 million in Next Two Years
from Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Revenues

from DOI News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six U.S. coastal states will share nearly
half a billion dollars from offshore oil and gas revenues in
fiscal years 2009 and 2010 to help restore and protect coastal
wetlands, wildlife habitat and marine areas, Secretary of the
Interior Ken Salazar said today. The funds are available for
approved uses by Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Texas and their coastal local governments.

Obama
to Cabinet: Cut $100 million in 90 days

from CNN.com - Politics

President Obama returned to Washington on Sunday night with his
eye back on his domestic agenda and a plan to save government
money.

U.S.
generals gauge where Afghanistan headed

from CNN.com - Politics

Sending 21,000 more troops to Afghanistan is the centerpiece
of the Obama administration's strategy for winning there . Commanders
say victory is achievable, but those in the field expect a long
road ahead.

Obama
to headline DSCC/DCCC fundraiser

from CNN Political Ticker by CNN Ticker
Producer Alexander Mooney

President Obama will host a fundraiser for the Senate and congressional
campaign committees in June. (CNN) — President Obama will
host a fundraiser for the Senate and congressional campaign committees
in June, a Democratic Party source tells CNN. The event —
hosted by both the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and
the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — will [...]

In
CIA visit, Obama defends interrogation memo release

from CNN Political Ticker by CNN Associate
Producer Martina Stewart

(CNN) — President Obama, visiting CIA headquarters Monday,
defended his decision to release Bush-era memos on interrogation
tactics, saying the country will ultimately be stronger as a
result. The president's remarks came in the wake of criticism
from a former CIA chief and others that his decision compromised
national security and encouraged terrorist groups such as [...]

State
Dept. seeks to boost Twitter, other new media in Iraq

from CNN Political Ticker by CNN Associate
Producer Martina Stewart

The Iraqi government could be tweeting soon, courtesy of Hillary
Clinton. WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Iraqi government could be
tweeting soon, courtesy of Hillary Clinton. The State Department
said Monday it is sending a team of technology executives to
help the Iraqi government and other groups expand the country's
emerging new media industry. The nine-member delegation, [...]

Banks:
Let us return the money

from CNN Political Ticker by CNN Associate
Producer Martina Stewart

(CNN) — One might think the government would automatically
embrace requests from several of the nation's largest banks to
return the bailout money they received last fall. Not so fast.
JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and at least four other others
have indicated they would like to return the almost $95 billion
they jointly get in [...]

US
reaches out to Latin America - with help from Spain

from Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories

Ahead of the Summit of the Americas, Spain has been quietly bolstering
a common transatlantic agenda.

China
disavows nuclear energy cooperation with DPRK

\from China

China Monday disavowed any kind of cooperation with the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in nuclear energy development,
and urged a peaceful solution to the DPRK nuclear disputes. "China
has never had any cooperation with the DPRK in nuclear energy
development," Wang Yiren, head of China's Atomic Energy
Authority, told reporters at a nuclear energy conference in Beijing.
Wang said China had always endorsed peaceful solutions, such
as dialogue and negotiation, to resol ...

Chinese
president meets Finnish PM

from China

Chinese President Hu Jintao met here Monday with Finnish Prime
Minister Matti Vanhanen. Hu said relations between China and
Finland had withstood changes in the international situation,
but had also shown stable development over the past 59 years
since the countries established diplomatic ties. In the new century,
frequent exchanges of leadership visits improved political relations
and economic and trade cooperation had expanded to all areas,
Hu added. Hailing bilateral coordination ...

Hong
Kong stocks close 0.96% higher, boosted by banking, property
sectors

from China

Hong Kong stocks closed moderately higher on Monday, boosted
by the strong performance of banking and property sectors. The
benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 26.95 points, or 0.17 percent,
to open at 15,601,27 and moved out of negative territory after
touching intra-day low 15,382.96 in the morning session. The
index once rose as much as 277.13 points, or 1.77 percent, to
the day's highest 15,878.4 before gaining 149.64 points, or 0.
96 percent, to close at 15,750.91. Turnover fell shar ...

China,
Gabon celebrate 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties

from China

A reception was held here Monday to mark the 35th anniversary
of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and
Gabon. The reception was jointly hosted by the Chinese People's
Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Gabonese
Embassy in China. Feng Zuoku, vice president of the Chinese People's
Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said China
and Gabon, as traditional friendly countries, have witnessed
the smooth development of bilateral ...

Vietnamese
PM visits Hong Kong, woos investors

from China

Visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended a
conference of business people in Hong Kong on Monday to encourage
investment in Vietnam and promote bilateral trade. Vietnam maintained
rapid economic growth in 2008 in spite of challenges, including
the once heavy inflationary pressure, and positive signs were
seen in the first quarter of this year on stimulus measures,
said Nguyen, who headed a business delegation. The Vietnamese
economy grew by 3.1 percent in the f ...

Chinese
president meets Albanian PM Sali Berisha

from China

Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Albanian Prime Minister
Sali Berisha in Beijing on Monday. Hu said this year marks the
60th anniversary of Sino-Albanian ties, and the bilateral friendship
has remained unchanged over the past six decades despite changes
in the domestic and international situation. "Sino-Albanian
relations are now at a new starting point, with a new opportunity
for further development," Hu said. He said China will take
the opportunity of the 60th anniv ...

CANADA:
The Daily - April 20, 2009

from Canada News Centre - General public

The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the
Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public.

Prime
Minister Stephen Harper announces enhanced scholarship program
for the Americas

from Canada News Centre - General public

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Canada will
invest in the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP).
The program will award up to 1600 scholarships for Latin American
and Caribbean students to pursue studies or research in Canada.

Canada
offers new support to the Inter-American Development Bank

from Canada News Centre - General public

This year's Summit of the Americas takes place in the context
of the worst global economic crisis in generations. While the
crisis began in developed countries, its effects are hitting
emerging and developing economies with increasing severity. Canada's
focus for the Summit is encouraging free trade and discouraging
other countries from moving back to protectionist measures.

Canada-Americas
Trade-Related Technical Assistance Program

from Canada News Centre - General public

Canada will provide $18 million over five years to help countries
that have signed, or are about to sign, free trade agreements
with Canada.

Canadian
delegates to accompany Governor General on State visits to Ukraine
and the Kingdom of Norway

from Canada News Centre - General public

On the occasion of the State visits to Ukraine and the Kingdom
of Norway, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle
Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond
will be accompanied by nine Canadian delegates who will play
an active role in meetings with Ukrainian and Norwegian civil
society.

CANADA:
Minister Cannon Expresses Deep Concern over Iran's Sentencing
of Roxana Saberi

from Canada News Centre - General public

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
today made the following statement regarding Iran's sentencing
of American journalist Roxana Saberi.

VIDEO:
Senate Anti-Fraud Legislation as Congress Returns

from C-SPAN Recent Video

Senators are expected to take up mortgage fraud legislation when
Congress resumes session today. They are working on an anti-fraud
bill that would include mortgage brokers and give more authority
to the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). This session runs
until the Memorial Day recess beginning on May 25.

Length:

Published: Today at 2pm (ET)

VIDEO:
Israeli Amb. Sallai Meridor on Challenges Facing Israeli Government

from C-SPAN Recent Video

Israeli Amb. Sallai Meridor reviewed the challenges facing the
new Israeli government when he appeared at the Anti-Defamation
League's National Conference.

Length: 28 min.

Published: Today at 7:45am (ET)

VIDEO:
Drew Thornley, Energy & Environment Analyst

from C-SPAN Recent Video

New poll results from a Manhattan Institute report by Drew Thornley,
"Energy and the Environment: Myths and Facts," found
that the knowledge many Americans have about a wide range of
energy issues remain, in key ways, inaccurate - a serious concern
as the country’s leaders implement new energy policy prescriptions.

Length: 25 min.

Published: Today at 8am (ET)

VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks at Summit of the Americas

from C-SPAN Recent Video

As the Fifth Summit of the Americas concludes, Pres. Obama recaps
the work accomplished on the global economy, energy and environment
during a closing news conference.

Length:

Published: Sunday at 12pm (ET)

VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Cabinet Meeting Remarks

from C-SPAN Recent Video

President Obama made remarks to the media after his first official
meeting with his Cabinet Secretaries at the White House.

Length: 6 min.

Published: Today at 11:30am (ET)

VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing

from C-SPAN Recent Video

Spokesman Robert Wood conducts a daily briefing at the State
Department.

Length: 27 min.

Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)

VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

from C-SPAN Recent Video

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducts a daily briefing at the
White House.

Length: 51 min.

Published: Today at 1:30pm (ET)

VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks to CIA Employees

from C-SPAN Recent Video

President Obama met with CIA personnel and delivered a public
message to the workforce about the importance of CIA's mission
to our national security.

Length: 23 min.

Published: Today at 3:30pm (ET)

VIDEO:
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Town Hall Meeting

from C-SPAN Recent Video

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) will hold a town hall
meeting, in Bowie, MD, with some of his constituents to discuss
their ideas for improving health care. Later this year, Congress
is expected to consider major legislation aimed at changing the
current system.

Length: 1 hr. 41 min.

Published: Today at 5pm (ET)

B.C.
CANADA ELECTION: The NDP Keeps It Low-key

B.C.
CANADA ELECTION: The NDP Kickoff

Unions
Must Seize Opportunity to Reclaim Rightful Role

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by James Parks

The multiple crises of global economic meltdown, climate change
and challenges to democracy create an opportunity for the union
movement to reclaim its rightful place in society as the voice
of those who cannot speak for themselves, says author William
Greider.

Workers
at American Airlines Protest CEO Bonuses, and More Bargaining
News

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by May Silverstein

States
May Lead the Way on Health Care Reform

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by admin

Young
Democrats of Georgia State University Semester Wrap-up!

"Last meeting, be there to plan our amazing next semester!"

What: Club/Group Meeting

Host: Young Democrats of Georgia State University

Start Time: Tomorrow, April 20 at 4:30pm

End Time: Tomorrow, April 20 at 5:30pm

Where: Capital Suite, Student Center

To see more
details and RSVP

Florida College Democrats Spring Caucus:
Yes We Did!

Fellow Democrats,

I want to sincerely thank everyone today
that participated in the Spring Caucus. From our guest speakers
to the topic's covered following, I have to say that we are moving
in the direction of progress at the state level.

If you were unable to participate today,
and would like information on topics and programs discussed by
the participating members, please feel free to e-mail myself
with your request.

In the coming month, please be aware that
there will be announcements made for the 2009/10 Florida College
Democrats Summer elections meeting to be held at the University
of Central Florida. We will be formalizing any new additions
to the FCD Constitution and Bylaws, electing new membership and
formalizing an agenda for the following academic year.

I want to thank everyone again for their
participation in the Spring Caucus and look forward to a very
fruitful year.

Democratically yours,

Matthew Coppens

USF College Democrats, President

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Ares
I Five Segment Development Motor on the Move

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500

NASA moved the first segment of the Ares I development motor
from ATK's facility to the nearby test stand.

Declaration of Independence 2008

On July 03, 2008, Senator Gravel released
his own version of the Declaration of Independence:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdzmP9psPcU

In this erudite and articulate video, Senator Gravel advocates
for the adoption of national ballot initiatives. If you have
any questions about this proposal, reply to this email.

Please subscribe to the "news" mailing list to receive
monthly updates on the progress of this legislation, this link

Senator Gravel wrote: "One of the major goals of my presidential
campaign has always been to empower you, the voter, through the
enactment of the National Initiative for Democracy. The National
Initiative will equip the people with the central power of government
– lawmaking – and citizens in every government jurisdiction
of the United States would then become a new check in our system
of Checks and Balances, which was originally designed to control
the abuse of power."

Are you ready to learn more about NI4D? Take the quiz. Visit
http://ni4d.us/en/quiz

Thank you for your interest.

CDC's Vaccine Information Statements
(VIS)

The pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV)
vaccine information statement has recently been updated (see
details below), and is now
available.

The updated VIS incorporates recent changes in ACIP recommendations
regarding indications, mainly for smokers and people with asthma.

Find the new VIS at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-ppv.pdf.

Federal Librarians Roundtable - April
28th

The AALL Federal Law Libraries Caucus and
the LLSDC Federal Librarians SIS are co-sponsoring a Federal
Librarians Roundtable on Tuesday, April 28th from 2-4 pm at the
City Club at Franklin Square (1300 I St., NW) in Washington,
DC (directions are below). The discussion will be modeled on
the "World Cafe" concept (http://www.theworldcafe.com/).
There will be four tables, each focusing on a different discussion
topic. Participants will be able to move from table to table
during the afternoon. After polling Federal librarians, the topics
chosen were: Collaboration, Training, Marketing, and Solo/Embedded
Librarians. Refreshments, provided by West, will be available.
Please join us for what is sure to be a lively event!

Please RSVP to Jennifer McMahan, 202-616-8942, jennifer.mcmahan@usdoj.gov

Directions to the City Club via Metro:

Metro rail travelers can arrive at the Club by stopping at McPherson
Square. They will exit the station through the 14th Street/Franklin
Square exit. Arrive on street level and go left to the intersection
of 14th and “I”. Cross 14th Street and proceed to the
entrance of 1300 “I” Street on the right. The Club
is located on the lobby level to the right as you enter the building.

Jennifer L. McMahan

Supervisory Librarian

US Department of Justice

1425 New York Ave. NW, Ste. 9004

(202) 616-8942

jennifer.mcmahan@usdoj.gov

Selected
New Postings on U.S. Department of Justice Web sites posted

This page has recently been updated with
the following new items:

Highlights
of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey (4/17/09)

Inside
the FBI: Background Checks for New Applicants (4/17/09)

Inspector
General Financial Assistance (Grants) Reports for U.S. Department
of Homeland Security

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Inspector
General Press Releases for U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Invitation
for Bid: Live Oak Manor Apts., Abbeville, LA 70510

U.S.
Department of State Daily Appointments Schedule for April 20,
2009

Washington, DC

April 20, 2009

Daily
Open Source Infrastructure Report for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

April
20, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF,
21 pages - 176 KB)

Face
of Defense: Flight Nurse Provides Care in the Air

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:51:00 -0500

New
Attorney Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice

This page has recently been updated with
the following new vacancies:

FEDERAL
BUREAU OF PRISONS CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER METROPOLITAN DETENTION
CENTER LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY-ADVISOR GS-905–12/13
This position is open until filled, but no later than May 1,
2009.

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR / GS-0905/13 TO GS-0905/14 U.
S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JUSTICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION OFFICE OF
GENERAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, D.C.
This position is open until filled; however, resumes should be
fax-ed or postmarked by May 1, 2009.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE
OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY / GS-14 to GS-15 (Active Response Corps)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-CRM-OPDAT-013 Applications will be accepted until filled.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- ORLANDO, FL TRIAL ATTORNEY
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date of May 14,
2009 and will be accepted up to five calendar days after the
closing date.

Iraqi
Government Continues Progress Toward Paying All 'Sons of Iraq'

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Director's Page - Policy & Budget
for National Institutes of Health (NIH)

A new statement, Deploring Terrorism Against
Researchers, is now available: http://www.nih.gov/about/director/index.htm.

Scheduled
Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Washington
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

CFO
Report for The Bureau of Engraving and Printing

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Engineers
in Iraq Defeat Tunnel Terrorists

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:52:00 -0500

New
Haven Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

US-CERT Current Activity

Research In Motion Releases Advisory for BlackBerry
PDF Distiller Vulnerabilities

Original release date: April 20, 2009 at
8:45 am

Last revised: April 20, 2009 at 8:45 am

Research In Motion has released a security
advisory to address

multiple vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller of some released

versions of the BlackBerry Attachment Service. The advisory lists
the

affected versions as BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1.3 through
4.1.6

and BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4. By convincing a user
to

view a specially crafted PDF file, an attacker may be able to
execute

arbitrary code on the system that hosts the Blackberry Attachment

Service.

US-CERT encourages users to review BlackBerry
security advisory

KB17953 and apply any necessary updates.

Additional information is available in
the Vulnerability Notes

Database.

Relevant Url(s):

<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/196617>

<http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB17953>

====

This entry is available at

http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#research_in_motion_releases_advisory

Portland
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

CSMS#
09-000189 - JFK Quarterly Brokers Meeting

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:16:38 -0500

Jackson
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

San
Juan Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Important Notice - FinCEN Transfers All
MSB Information to FinCEN.gov

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has transferred
all resources for money services businesses (MSBs) to the “financial
institutions” section of its Web site. MSBs now will find
all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) information related to their industry
in one place on www.fincen.gov.
This change consolidates information for all industries subject
to BSA reporting and recordkeeping requirements to a single Web
site, and furthers FinCEN’s efforts to carry out its administration
of the BSA in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

As FinCEN first announced in March, users will find all of the
same information on the new Web site as was available on www.msb.gov. Users who attempt
to access the former site, will be redirected automatically to
the new location: http://www.fincen.gov/financial_institutions/msb/.
Users are encouraged to offer their views on the new MSB section
by clicking "Let us know what you think" under the
Quick Links menu. As a reminder, users may stay informed of new
postings by visiting www.fincen.gov
and subscribing to FinCEN Updates, an email subscription management
service with more than 40,000 subscribers and more than three
million emails sent since its launch in December 2006.

Financial institutions that have questions regarding money services
businesses’ requirements under the BSA are encouraged to
call FinCEN’s Regulatory Toll-Free Helpline, 800-949-2732,
Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.

http://www.fincen.gov/financial_institutions/msb/index.html

Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Albuquerque
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

CMS
Updates to Coverage Pages

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:43:00 -0500

Date: 04/20/2009

Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages

Content: Posted information from 2/25/2009 MEDCAC meeting. Also
updated facility lists.

Minneapolis
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Reconstruction
Team Completes Afghanistan Canal Project

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:34:00 -0500

CSMS#
09-000190 - FDA Pharmaceutical Seminar in Philadelphia

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:54:02 -0500

Reverse
Discrimination Case Could Transform Hiring

Posted: 18 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

By JESSE WASHINGTON

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Inside a burning building, fire doesn't discriminate
between Matthew Marcarelli and Gary Tinney. Inside the New Haven
Fire Department, however, skin color has put them on opposite
sides of a lawsuit that could transform hiring procedures nationwide.

Congress
Set to Tackle Credit Cards, Health Care

Posted: 19 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL

WASHINGTON - When lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week,
hammering out details of the budget passed before the spring
break will be at the top of the agenda.

NASA
Image of the Day: Earthrise

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500

The Apollo 16 crew captured this Earthrise with a handheld Hasselblad
camera during the second revolution of the moon. Identifiable
craters seen on the...

Behavior
Studies May Improve Irregular Warfare Techniques

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Higher
Education page at USA.gov has been updated

This page has been updated with a new link to School
Enrollment Data from the U.S. Census.

Look for the link towards the bottom of the Higher
Education page.

FEC
: Trade Association or Membership Organization?

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:02:50 -0500

Upcoming PIH Training Opportunities

New Training Opportunities Coming Soon

Below is a listing of upcoming HUD-PIH
sponsored training opportunities planned for PHA & HUD staff.
Dates and times are subject to change.

September 23, 2009; 1-5pm, EST - Clarification and Guidance on
Refinement of Income and Rent Rule

Training Objective: Provide clarifying guidance on this final
rule (effective 09/30/09) to assist PHAs with successful implementation
of new HUD requirements

Targeted Audience: Program Administrators of the Public Housing
(PH) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, HUD staff, and
PH & HCV tenants

Registration not required to view via webcast

Registration information for "live session" will be
posted to website on 08/17/09

Certificate of Completion (for HUD & PHA staff) will be provided
by HUD

December 15, 2009; 1-5pm, EST - Updated PIH-EIV System Training*

Training Objective: Provide guidance on new EIV system functions

Targeted Audience: All Program Administrators of the Public Housing
(PH) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs who use the PIH-EIV
system, and all HUD staff

Registration not required to view via webcast

Registration information for "live session" will be
posted to website on 11/02/09

Certificate of Completion (for HUD & PHA staff) will be provided
by HUD

*Note: This training will be mandatory for all PIH-EIV system
users

Training will be offered via webcast as well as in person at
HUD Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/rhiip/training.cfm

All PIH RHIIP/EIV inquiries should be sent
to PIH.RHIIP.TA@HUD.GOV

Federal Election Commission Resources for
Committee Treasurers Update

A new tip for treasurers has been posted at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090420.

Also:

Links to the April Supplements to each Campaign Guide have been
posted under http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#publications

Links to new FEC Form 3L and its instructions have been posted
under http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#Reporting

Open
Solicitations for Office of Justice Programs

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

CSMS#
09-000191 - Output Message Interruption

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:57:24 -0500

DOT
Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane for Department of
Transportation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

DOT 55-09

Monday, April 20, 2009

Contact: Jill Zuckman

Tel.: (202) 366-4570

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Says Cost Savings Returned
to States

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood reminded the nation’s
governors and state Secretaries of Transportation today that
any money they save on transportation projects paid for with
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars must be used for
additional transportation projects.

Across the country, reports are showing that contractor bids
to build and repair transportation networks are coming in substantially
below the original engineering estimates. In some cases, thanks
to fierce competition for the work and the low price of petroleum,
bids are 10, 20 and even 30 percent lower than expected.

In a letter, Secretary LaHood urged the governors and transportation
secretaries to take those cost savings and use the money for
additional projects that will put more people to work.

“We will work with you to ensure that your state benefits
from your frugality,” LaHood wrote. “Savings you accrue
from awarding low bids, and from reduced construction costs due
to your oversight and project management should remain in your
state to be spent on other eligible transportation projects.”

In just seven weeks, the Department of Transportation has approved
over 2,400 requests worth $7.5 billion for highway, road, bridge
and airport construction and repairs nationwide. Projects have
been approved in every state. DOT economists estimate that over
39,000 job-years will be created just from the projects approved
so far.

The Obama Administration is committed to getting ARRA dollars
into the economy as quickly as possible in order to get the economy
back on track. A group of senior officials from across the Department
of Transportation, known as the Transportation Investment Generating
Economic Recovery (TIGER) team is monitoring the program to make
sure the money is rapidly made available and that the spending
is closely monitored and transparent to the public.

###

OCC Publishes Newsletter Highlighting
Financial Literacy

Contact: Dean DeBuck

(202) 874-5770

WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today published Community Developments Investments, its
on-line newsletter, which describes financial literacy initiatives
that banks and their community partners are operating across
the country.

"Financial literacy is the first step toward financial success
for our kids and for many older consumers. These programs spread
the word that financial knowledge can help them protect, manage,
and invest their money better," said Comptroller of the
Currency John C. Dugan. "For banks that means increased
opportunities to expand their customer base and deposits, increase
customer loyalty and satisfaction, and target initiatives to
low- and moderate-income communities to earn positive CRA consideration."

This edition coincides with National Financial Literacy Month
and highlights roles that banks can play in promoting financial
stability through local partnership efforts. Its articles describe
four programs that help banks and their community partners reach
out to consumers to encourage better money management through
savings and checking products: Bank on Cities, Operation Hope,
America Saves, and the Department of the Treasury's Community
Financial Access Pilot. It also includes a number of OCC on-line
resources for bankers interested in expanding their financial
literacy programs, including the Financial Literacy Update and
the Financial Literacy Web Resource Directory.

Community Developments Investments can be accessed on the OCC's
Web site at: http://www.occ.gov/cdd/Ezines/spring09/cde09spring_index.htm.

###

NASA
Airs HD Earth Views from Space Station for Earth Day

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500

A special high definition feed from NASA Television on Earth
Day, April 22, will feature views of Earth captured by cameras
aboard the International Space Station.

New
Funding Opportunities from the National Institute of Justice
for Office of Justice Programs

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

NIJ has released the fiscal year 2009 solicitation
for the Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program."

Consumer
Guides and Protection page, the Financial Crimes and Scams
page, and/or the Taxes: Federal
and State page on USA.gov ( http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Consumer_Safety.shtml
)

Combined
Maritime Forces, NATO Ships Help to Thwart Pirate Attacks

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:01:00 -0500

United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery

Springfield
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Kootenai County Democrats 2009 Democracy
Dinner

"Time is running out to purchase tickets
for the annual Democracy Dinner scheduled for April 25, 2009
at Red Lion - Templin's Resort. You can buy your tickets online
at kootenaidemocrats.org
before Wednesday, April 22, 2009. We hope to see you there."

Little Colorado River Democrats Fundraiser
planning meeting this Wed.

Hi All,

We will be having a LCRD fundraiser planning meeting this Wed.
April 22nd at PT's on the patio @ 7:00pm.

Hope to see you there!

Oklahoma
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

ACE
on the Road Event Schedule

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:59:40 -0500

May 12, 2009ACE Information Seminar, Chicago, IL8:30 AM - 12:00
noon ACE Reports Mentoring Session1:30 PM - 4:30 PM(You must
have an active ACE account to attend this afternoon session)Sponsored
by:U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Chicago C. (more)

FAA Aviation Safety Draft Documents Open
for Comment (http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/)
for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. This information has
recently been updated, and is now available.

National
Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Pressroom has been updated

We wanted you to know we recently updated
this page.

First
State Department "New Media Technology" Delegation
Travels to Iraq

Robert Wood

Acting Department Spokesman, Office of
the Spokesman

Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

April 20, 2009

CDC's
Immunizations' Hepatitis B Coordinators List updated

This is to inform you that the contact
information for the state of Mississippi has been updated and
is now available.

Cms.hhs.gov-
Hospital Open Door Forums for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Economic
Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

New section with Information for Vendors added.

National
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Newark
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

New
Tools for Fighting Prostate Cancer

An experimental drug for treating advanced prostate cancer has
shown preliminary success. The drug shrank tumors in the lab
and reduced signs of the disease in drug-resistant cancer patients.

Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

New
Orleans Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

AFFTC Technical Library Excess List #09-59

Excess List #09-59

Books

A Few Great Captains, 1980

Advanced Calculus Problem solver, 1981

Dissertations in Physics an Indexed bibliography 1861-1959, 1961

Essential Guide to the Library IBM PC, Vol. 1—5, 7-8,1985-1987

Jane’s Aerospace Dictionary, 3rd ed., 1988

Manprint an Approach to systems Integration, 1990

Marks’ Mechanical Engineers Handbook, 6th ed., 1958

Mathematica a System for Doing Mathematics by Computer, 2nd ed.,
1991

Modern Optical Methods of Analysis, 1975

Piercing the Fog, 1996

Radars Vol. 1 Monopulse Radars, 1974

Radars Vol. 2 Radar Equations, 1974 (2 copies)

Radars Vol. 3 Pulse Compression, 1975 (3 copies)

Radars Vol. 4 Radar Resolution & Multipath Effects, 1975
(3 copies)

Radars Vol. 5 Radar Clutter, 1975 (2 copies)

Radars Vol. 6 Frequency Agility & Diversity, 1977 (2 copies)

Radars Vol. 7 CW & Doppler Radar, 1978

Shock & Vibration Handbook, 2nd ed., 1976

Theory of Flight, 1959

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

DoD
General Officer Announcements

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:48:00 -0500

U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Bulgaria (04/09)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:13:25 -0500

U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Bahamas, The (04/09)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:37:32 -0500

AFFTC Technical Library Excess List #09-60

Excess List #09-60

Books

Aerodynamics of Wings & Bodies, 1965

Aerospace Flight Test Engineer, 1998

Airplane Performance Stability & Control, 1949

Catalog of Special Plane Curves, 1972

Differential Equations Problem Solver, 1978

Electric Circuits Problem Solver, 1980

Electrical Machines Problem Solver, 1983

Electromagnetics Problem Solver, 1983

Electronic Communications Problem Solver, 1984

Electronics Problem Solver, 1982

Guidebook of Electronic Circuits, 1974

Hostile Skies a Combat History of the American Air Service in
World War I, 1968

In the Mind’s Eye Enhancing Human Performance, 1991

It’s Not Luck, 1994

Linear Algebra Problem Solver, 1980

Linebacker II: a View From the Rock, 1979

Logic design & Switching Theory, 1979

Management for quality Improvement the 7 New QC Tools, 1979

Officers in Flight Suits, 1996

On Target Organizing & Executing the Strategic Air Campaign
Against Iraq, 2002

Physics Problem Solver, 1976

Private Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, 1965

Problem Solver in Automatic Control Systems/Robotics, 1982

Short History of Air Power, 1986

Taking Charge a Practical Guide for Leaders, 1986

Understanding the NAVSTAR GPS, GIS, & IVHS, 2nd ed., 1995

United States Air Force & the Culture of Innovation, 2002

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

ARRA
Funding for Coast Guard Improvement Projects

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced that a series
of U.S. Coast Guard projects designed to provide critical improvements
and create jobs will be funded by an infusion of $240 million
from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Los
Angeles Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

U.S.
Judicial Panel: Multidistrict Litigation Can Save Time, Money

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:40:00 -0500

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, comprised
of seven federal judges, hears requests to "centralize"
similar lawsuits in federal courts across the nation. Such action
can save time and money for litigants and the courts.

Data
& Stats: School and Childcare Vaccination Surveys for Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Calendar
of Events section within the Federal Transit Administration website
has been updated

This information has recently been updated
with a corrected website link for the event on May 14-15th, and
is now available.

Medicare.gov-
Hospital Compare for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS)

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Medicare.gov-
Medicare Options Compare for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Medicare.gov-
Participating Physician Directory for Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS)

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Federal Election Commission Advisory
Opinion Request is now available:

AOR 2009-10, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1059800.pdf

Dallas
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Denver
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

U.S. DOT Requests Public Comments on
ITS Program

The Research and Innovative Technology
Administration is requesting public comments on the strategic
direction of its Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program.
Comments will be used to shape the next, multi-year, ITS research
agenda. Specifically, the Department seeks comment and insight
on a set of proposed goals and objectives for the ITS Program.
Additionally, the Department is interested in exploring new opportunities
for research and development, technology transfer, and evaluation
of next generation ITS technologies. Responses should take into
account the critical role of advanced technologies in achieving
transformative change in the areas of safety, mobility, environmental
stewardship, and deployment policy. A Request for Information
along with instructions for submittal can be found at http://www.regulations.gov
under docket number RITA 2009-0001. Contact Kim Riddle: 202-366-5128.

Norfolk
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation updated

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Coalition
Forces Help Iraqi Police Earn People's Trust

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:56:00 -0500

NEW
VACANCIES AT FinCEN

This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.

Deputy Associate Director for Compliance and Enforcement, ES-0301-00
(FPL: GS-00); [All Sources]

opens: April 20, 2009 closes: May 19, 2009

(You must apply online via Career Connector)

NIDA
Launches Drug Use Screening Tools for Physicians

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

NASA's
Apollo 14 Legacy Continues with Earth Day Tree Planting

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Media representatives are invited to join NASA, the National
Arboretum and American Forests to celebrate Earth Day and the
40th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing with a tree
planting ceremony April 22 at the National Arboretum, 3501 New
York Avenue N.E., Washington.

Mullen
Addresses Suicides, Ops Tempo During Texas Visit

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:03:00 -0500

Sources:
Chrysler Financial Refused Government Loan Over Executive Pay
Limits

Top officials turned away a $750 million government loan because
executives didn't want to abide by new federal limits on pay,
sources familiar with the matter say.

Medicare.gov-
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder for Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS)
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

C-SPAN Programming Information for Mon.
4/20 - Tues. 4/21, 2009

**********************************************************************

C-SPAN Highlights

Tonight:

* Pres. Obama Meeting with Cabinet Members (8pm)

* Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad Speech at U.N. Conference on Racism
(8:05pm)

* WH Sr. Advisor David Axelrod Addresses Religious Action Center
Conf. (8:35pm)

Tomorrow:

* Congressional Oversight Panel Meeting with Treasury Sec. Geithner
(10am) - LIVE

* U.S. House: In Session (2pm) - LIVE

**********************************************************************

C-SPAN2 Highlights

Tonight:

* The Communicators: NCTA Coverage (8pm)

* Border Trade Alliance International Conference (8:30pm)

* Duke Univ. Conference on “Nat'l Security under a New Administration”
(10:50pm)

Tomorrow:

* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE

**********************************************************************

C-SPAN3 Highlights

Tonight:

* Pres. Obama Remarks to CIA Employees (7pm)

Tomorrow:

* Senate Finance Cmte. Roundtable on Health Care Overhaul (10am)
- LIVE

* Senate Homeland Security Subcmte. Hearing on Contracting Fraud
(2:30pm) - LIVE

**********************************************************************

C-SPAN Radio Highlights

Tonight:

* Town Hall Meeting on Health Care with Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
(5pm) - LIVE

Tomorrow:

* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE

* Congressional Oversight Panel with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner
(10am) - LIVE

* Senate Homeland Security Subcmte. Hearing on Contracting Fraud
(2:30pm) - LIVE

**********************************************************************

Politics Highlights

* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET

**********************************************************************

Washington Journal Highlights

* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls

* Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL)

* Discussion on the Economy

* Discussion on CIA Interrogation Tactics

**********************************************************************

C-SPAN Capitol Spotlight

* President Obama asked Cabinet secretaries
Monday to find $100 million worth of savings or cuts in the federal
budget over the next 90 days in an effort show his administration
is making the government...- Full Story at http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight

* How old was Indiana Democrat Evan Bayh
when he first won public office? - Answer at http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight

ETA - Advisories - Unemployment Insurance
Program Letters (UIPL) for United States Department of Labor. UIPL 23-09: Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Unemployment
Insurance (UI) Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA)
Grants has recently been posted and is now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2744.

Holocaust
Remembrance Day Shows Life's Decisions Matter, Mullen Says

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:57:00 -0500

Department
of Veterans Affairs Welcomes Veterans Home with New Web Site,
Blog

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:42:00 -0500

Vulnerability
Summary for the Week of April 13, 2009

This bulletin provides a summary of new
vulnerabilities that have been

recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)

National Vulnerability Database (NVD) the week of April 13, 2009.
It is

available here:

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB09-110.html

NASA,
NSBRI Select 12 Proposals to Support Crew Health on Missions

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0500

NASA's Human Research Program and the National Space Biomedical
Research Institute, or NSBRI, of Houston will fund a dozen proposals
to help investigate questions about astronaut health and performance
on future space exploration missions.

The HOME program's monthly and quarterly
reports as of 3/31/2009 are now posted on our website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/reports/index.cfm

CSMS#
09-000193 - ACE Information Seminar in El Paso, TX - May 28,
2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:54:16 -0500

ACE Outreach Events

May 28, 2009

ACE Information Seminar, El Paso, TX

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Sponsored by: U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
El Paso, TX

Today's top Air Force stories include:

Airmen honor America's veterans during
Air Force Week

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123145230

Air Force officials emphasize bystander
intervention

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123145240

Thousands honor Doolittle Raiders at the
67th Reunion

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123145188

President nominates next AF surgeon general

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123145140

Behavior studies may improve irregular
warfare techniques

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123145116

U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime
Verhagen After Their Meeting

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secretary of State

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

April 20, 2009

U.S.
Department of State: Office of the Special Envoy for Eurasian
Energy (S/EEE)

Robert Wood

Acting Department Spokesman, Office of
the Spokesman

Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

April 20, 2009

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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Kazakhstan (04/09)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:55:24 -0500

U.S.
Department of State Secretary's Remarks: Remarks with Cyprus
Foreign Minister Marcos Kyprianou Before Their Meeting

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:22:42 -0500

U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - April 20

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:42:55 -0500

Robert Wood

Acting Department Spokesman

Daily Press Briefing

April 20, 2009

DoD
Contracts for April 20, 2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Department
of Defense, 4/21/2009

U.S.
Department of State New Media Technology Delegation to Iraq

Robert Wood

Acting Department Spokesman, Office of
the Spokesman

Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Field
Operations/Port Security

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:22:25 -0500

All legal visitors and returning Americans, as well as sanctioned
cargo, enter the U.S. through one of 327 land, air or seaports.
CBP's immigration inspections are the initial and most vital
components of enforcing U.S. immigration laws and assuring border
security.

VACANCY:
Technological Hazards Program Specialist, GS-0301-13/14 FEMA

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:09:44 -0500

AN250734 (Closing Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT)

VACANCY:
Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-11/12/13 FEMA

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:38:47 -0500

AN238356 (Closing Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT)

VACANCY:
Police Officer, GS-0083-06 FEMA

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:34:49 -0500

WN/DEU-09-MW-036-EAH1 (Closing Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00
EDT)

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21,
2009

House Meets At… Last Vote Predicted…

2:00 p.m.: Legislative Business

Unlimited “One Minutes” Per Side 7:00 p.m.

Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Suspensions (9 Bills)

1) H.R.
1694 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection
Act (Rep. Holt – Natural Resources)

2) H.R.
388 - Crane Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Baldwin –
Natural Resources)

3) H.R.
411 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009 (Rep. Inslee
– Natural Resources)

4) H.R.
1219 - Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation
Act of 2009 (Rep. Bilbray – Natural Resources)

5) S.
39 - A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531,
commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze" (Sen. McCain
– Natural Resources)

6) H.Res.
320 - Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope
Franklin (Rep. Watt – Oversight and Government Reform)

7) H.Res.
254 - Recognizing the designation of March 2009 as Irish
American Heritage Month and honoring the significance of Irish
Americans in the history and progress of the United States (Rep.
McCarthy (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform)

8) H.Res.
214 - Recognizing the efforts of the countless volunteers
who helped the Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the ice
storm of January 2009 (Rep. Guthrie - Oversight and Government
Reform)

9) H.R.
1516 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 37926 Church Street in Dade City, Florida,
as the "Sergeant Marcus Mathes Post Office" (Rep. Brown-Waite
- Oversight and Government Reform)

CSMS#
09-000194 - Expansion of ACE Entry Summary Certification Testing

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:06:41 -0500

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