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Trade
ruling expected to open Chinese markets for books, films and
music
Posted: 02:11 AM ET
(CNN) — The United States hailed a World Trade Organization
ruling to open Chinese markets and ease controls on the import
of American films, DVDs, music downloads and books.
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Senator
to visit Myanmar
Posted: 10:11 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Jim Webb will meet with leaders
of Myanmar’s military junta this week when he stops off
in the reclusive country during a two-week, five-nation tour
of Asia, his office announced Wednesday.
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RENO/SPARKS: Young Democrats of Nevada
Meet and Greet with Rory Reid (Tomorrow Night, 5:30pm)
Friends,
As you know, America's Worst Governor has
already announced he will seek re-election in 2010. We Democrats
thankfully can offer any number of good alternatives to Gibbons,
and I will be a proud supporter of whoever emerges our parties
nominee!
That being said, I'm excited to let all
of you know that Democrat Rory Reid will be in Reno tomorrow
for an informal meet and greet. I have been asked to let everyone
know, so please plan on attending!
*Date:* *Thursday, August 13, 2009*
*Time:* *5:30pm - 7:30pm*
*Location:* *Cathexis Architecture*
*Street:* *250 Bell Street*
*City/Town:* *Reno, NV*
It is always exciting for the Young Democrats
to be invited to meet high
profile members of our party, and I look forward to letting you
all know
when other Democrats hold events all over our state as well!
Democratically Yours,
Michael Cabrera
National Committeeman
Young Democrats of Nevada
*** YDNV DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY CANDIDATE
IN A PRIMARY ELECTION AND WILL PROVIDE AN EQUAL PLATFORM FOR
ALL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES ***
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BG
Givhan Briefing
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:22:23 -0500
The man in charge of building up the Afghan Army Air Corps says
the best way to fight the insurgency is to train the Afghans
to fight it themselves.
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Operation
Eastern Resolve II
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:59:52 -0500
Marines launch Operation Eastern Resolve II in Afghanistan's
Helmand Province, to increase security for upcoming national
elections by securing villages held captive by the Taliban
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Interdisciplinary Analyst - GS-110 / 1515-15
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VACANCY:
Workforce Development Specialist - GS-0301-11/12
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Pelosi,
Frank urge for control of CEO pay at TARP banks
by MarketWatch
Bank of America, for example, has received $52.5 billion in taxpayer
funds as part of the Treasury's bank bailout program. Citigroup,
which has received two ...
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Major
problems cited in Iraq interpreter contract
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By RICHARD LARDNER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A company with a $4.6 billion contract to
supply U.S. forces in Iraq with Arabic-speaking translators received
a scathing review on Wednesday from government officials who
described tens of millions of dollars in questionable costs and
poor management....
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GAO-09-916,
U.S.-Africa Trade: Options for Congressional Consideration to
Improve Textile and Apparel Sector Competitiveness under the
African Growth and Oppportunity Act, August 12, 2009
from GAO Reports
According to U.S. government officials, sub-Saharan Africa's
(SSA) textile and apparel industry has not achieved the growth
anticipated under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Despite the tariff reductions under AGOA, after an initial surge,
U.S. imports of these products from beneficiary countries have
declined in recent years (see figure). In view of this outcome,
the 2008 Andean Trade Preference Extension legislation required
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GAO-09-712,
Equal Employment Opportunity: Pilot Projects Could Help Test
Solutions to Long-standing Concerns with the EEO Complaint Process,
August 12, 2009
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GAO-09-704,
Fair Lending: Data Limitations and the Fragmented U.S. Financial
Regulatory Structure Challenge Federal Oversight and Enforcement
Efforts, July 15, 2009
from GAO Reports
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
(ECOA)--the "fair lending laws"--prohibit discrimination
in lending. Responsibility for their oversight is shared among
three enforcement agencies--the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Department
of Justice (DOJ)--and five depository institution regulators--the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Board of Governors
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Federal
Reserve Board FOMC statement
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FTC
Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and
Marketing Expenditures
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Text
of Press Releases
The amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion by the
five largest cigarette companies in the United States declined
from $13.11 billion in 2005 to $12.49 billion in 2006, according
to a report released today by the Federal Trade Commission.
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VIDEO:
Christopher Whatley, Council of State Governments, Washington
Office Director
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Christopher Whatley discusses the future stability of states'
budgets especially after the stimulus money has run its course.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Today at 7:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Mayor Jay Williams (D-Youngstown, OH )
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Continuing our special segment examinging the impact the economy
is having on local cities, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon (D) joined
us to discuss stimulus spending, foreclosures and job loss.
Length: 28 min.
Published: Today at 8am (ET)
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VIDEO:
David Clarke, CQPolitics.com, Budget & Economics Reporter
from C-SPAN Recent Video
David Clarke goes over his recent article, "How Clout Really
Works in Congress," which appeared in the August 9, 2009
edition of CQ Today Online News.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Today at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus on Microcredit Lending Programs
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, Founder of the Grameen Bank in
Bangladesh, spoke at the National Press Club to announce that
Grameen America continues to grow in the United States, where
it is attempting to lift people out of poverty through small,
low-interest, collateral-free loans.
Length: 1 hr. 1 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Justice Sotomayor at White House Reception Ceremony
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Last week, Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed and sworn-in as the
111th Supreme Court Justice. Pres. Obama hosted a White House
reception to congratulate the new Supreme Court Justice. Justice
Sotomayor's family, congressman and other Congressional officials
attended the event.
Length: 19 min.
Published: Today at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearings - Day 2
from C-SPAN Recent Video
On day 2, the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan
considered a 5-year, $5 billion translation contract. The members
discussed whether Global Linguist Solutions, which provides the
U.S. Army with translators, raised costs significantly after
a competitor was subcontracted for the project.
Length: 3 hr. 16 min.
Published: Today at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 14 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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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: 46 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
2009 "National Conference on Community Preparedness: The
Power of Citizen Corps"
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Richard Hatchett, director of medical preparedness policy for
the White House National Security Council, delivers keynote remarks
on the topic of "H1N1 Preparedness: The Role of Civic Organizations
in assisting in Response."
Length: 1 hr.
Published: Tuesday at 9pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Hosts Medal of Freedom Ceremony
from C-SPAN Recent Video
During the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, Pres.
Obama awarded 16 individuals for their work in advancing world
peace, cultural contributions and serving the U.S. This year's
recipients included: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder Nancy
Goodman Brinker, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), and retired Supreme
Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Length: 43 min.
Published: Today at 1pm (ET)
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FBIS
History - August 12, 2009
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U.S.
sees minimal Iranian interference in Afghan insurgency
from Iran News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top advisers to U.S. President Barack
Obama on Wednesday played down the role of Iran in aiding insurgents
in neighboring Afghanistan, saying information was conflicting
and any...
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Mousavi
says Iran needs 'deep change' - his website
from Iran News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com
Iranian opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi said on Wednesday
that the condition of the country's prisons showed that Iran
needed a "deep change", his website reported.
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Iran
calls for ban on striking nuke facilities
from Iran News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com
But Soltanieh said Iran is not afraid of Israel and simply seeks
support for a resolution prohibiting all armed attacks against
nuclear installations anywhere.
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Obama
policy on Israel, Palestine is right on
by Baltimore Sun
President Obama is betting on the right horse. Stopping settlements,
expansion and expropriation first! This will press Israel to
finally have something to ...
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Putin
pledges economic, military aid to Abkhazia
from Russia News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the separatist
Georgian region of Abkhazia on Wednesday, vowing to provide economic
and military aid and shrugging off Georgian protests.Putin's
visit ca...
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Russia
plans 'cash for clunkers program' to boost its car industry
from Russia News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Russia plans to boost its struggling
car industry by adopting a scheme similar to the so-called cash
for clunkers program used in the U.S., according to media reports
on Wedn...
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Option
exchanges in SEC flash order review
from Reuters: Business News
WASHINGTON DC (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
is including options exchanges in its review of controversial
flash orders, which give traders an advance look at trading orders,
the regulator said on Wednesday.
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GM
To Assemble Volt Battery Packs In Michigan
from The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
by The Huffington Post News Editors
DETROIT — General Motors Co. has confirmed it will assemble
battery packs for its new rechargeable electric car at a new
factory in southeastern Michigan.
Company President and CEO Fritz Henderson
has called a news conference for Thursday at the plant site in
Brownstown Township, 20 miles southwest of Detroit.
GM says in a statement the factory "will
produce the lithium ion battery packs for GM's future extended-range
electrical vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt."
South Korea's LG Chem Ltd. is making the
batteries.
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US
sees UN as key after Bush era difficulties
from AP Top International News At 5:48
a... by By EDITH M. LEDERER
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- In a not-so-subtle dig at the Bush administration,
U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Wednesday the United States has
paid the price for "stiff-arming the U.N." and spurning
international partners and is now embarked on a new era of global
engagement....
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Particle
collider: Ludicrous contraption or useful machine?
from AP Top Science News At 5:42 a.m. EST
by By ALEXANDER G. HIGGINS
GENEVA (AP) -- When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago,
some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole
that would suck in the world. It turns out the Hadron may be
the black hole....
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New
Army Handbook Teaches the Lessons of Afghanistan
from NYT > World by By THOM SHANKER
The battlefield manual draws on lessons learned from previous
missions and will be delivered over coming days to Army units
joining the fight in Afghanistan.
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Stocks
jump as Fed raises view of economy
from Los Angeles Times - Top News
NEW YORK -- A more upbeat Federal Reserve is reassuring investors
that they've been making the right bets.
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Clinton
2000 election comment
from CNN.com - Video
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compared Nigeria's last presidential
election to the 2000 U.S. Presidential election.
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Democrats
Hold Near Lock on U.S. House
According to CQ Politics, there's very little chance Republicans
can retake control of the House of Representatives in next year's
midterm elections.
"Democrats have a virtual lock on
198 seats for November 2010, and in another 31 districts the
opportunities for a GOP upset are tenuous at best. Put those
groups together and you have 229, well above the 218-seat majority
threshold."
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Murkowski
Blasts Palin on "Death Panels"
In a jab at Sarah Palin, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said that
"critics of health care reform, the summer's hottest political
topic, aren't helping the debate by throwing out highly charged
assertions not based in fact," the Anchorage Daily News
reports.
Said Murkowski: "It does us no good
to incite fear in people by saying that there's these end-of-life
provisions, these death panels. Quite honestly, I'm so offended
at that terminology because it absolutely isn't (in the bill).
There is no reason to gin up fear in the American public by saying
things that are not included in the bill."
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Obama
on Sotomayor: 'An extraordinary moment for our nation'
Posted: August 12th, 2009 11:40 AM ET
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Fed:
U.S. economy has halted the longest period of decline since the
Great Depression
Posted: August 12th, 2009 02:40 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Chris Isidore
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The Federal
Reserve said Wednesday it appears that the U.S. economy has halted
the longest period of decline since the Great Depression, although
it cautioned that economic activity is likely to remain weak
in the near term.
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Clinton
warns against al Qaeda in Nigeria
Posted: August 12th, 2009 04:54 PM ET
Secretary of State Clinton is overseas visiting several countries
in Africa.
ABUJA, Nigeria (CNN) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
on Wednesday visited Nigeria, warning it could be a target for
al Qaeda.
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Whistle-blower:
Health care industry engaging in PR manipulation
Posted: August 12th, 2009 05:15 PM ET
From CNN's Ed Hornick and Elaine Quijano
Wendell Potter once was a vice president in the public relations
department for insurance giant Cigna
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Wendell Potter knows a little something
about the health care industry's practices and is not afraid
of to speak out as the health care reform debate heats up around
the country.
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Administration
sets benchmarks to measure Afghanistan progress
Posted: August 12th, 2009 06:44 PM ET
From CNN Senior Pentagon Producer Mike
Mount
President Obama's National Security Council is leading the effort
to set benchmarks in Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Obama administration is creating
50 benchmarks to measure success in Afghanistan at a time when
the United States is struggling to beat back a virulent Taliban
presence there, senior U.S. officials say.
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New
airline passenger rules to start Saturday
Posted: 05:37 PM ET
By Mike M. Ahlers
CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Beginning this
Saturday, many air travelers will be asked their birth dates
and genders when making airline reservations.
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Tour
set for possible U.S. site to house Guantanamo prisoners, government
officials say
Posted: 06:43 PM ET
By Carol Cratty
CNN Senior Producer
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Federal officials
will travel to Standish, Michigan, Thursday to tour a state prison
that could be used to house terror suspects currently detained
at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, U.S. government officials said Wednesday.
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Background
Briefing With Senior State Department Official in Angola
Hotel Tropico
Luanda, Angola
August 9, 2009
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Ambassador
Verveer to Hold Press Conference on August 13 on Gender-Based
Violencein the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Washington, DC
August 12, 2009
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Unraveling
Saturn's Rings
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500
In this simulated image of Saturn's rings, color is used to present
information about ring particle sizes in different regions based
on the measured effects...
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Town
Hall With Search for Common Ground and Congolese University Students
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
St. Joseph's School
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
August 10, 2009
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
has issued the following news release today:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau
of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced
today that total June exports of $125.8 billion and imports of
$152.8 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $27.0
billion, up from $26.0 billion in May, revised.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm.
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FDA
Warning Letters for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Briefing
en Route to Nigeria
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
En Route to Nigeria
August 11, 2009
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US-CERT Current Activity
Apple Releases Safari 4.0.3
Original release date: August 12, 2009
at 9:25 am
Last revised: August 12, 2009 at 9:25 am
Apple has released Safari 4.0.3 for Windows
and Mac OS X to address
multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an
attacker
to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition,
obtain
sensitive information, or spoof a website.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Apple article
HT3733 and upgrade to Safari 4.0.3 to help mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3733>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#apple_releases_safari_4_02
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases August Security Bulletin
Original release date: August 11, 2009
at 1:03 pm
Last revised: August 12, 2009 at 7:21 am
Microsoft has released an update to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Office, Visual Studio, ISA Server, BizTalk
Server,
Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, and .NET Framework
as part
of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2009. These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code,
operate with escalated privileges, or cause a denial-of-service
condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the bulletins
and follow best-practice security policies to determine which
updates
should be applied. Additional information regarding these
vulnerabilities can be found in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security
Alert
TA09-223A.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-223A.html>
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-aug.mspx>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#microsoft_releases_august_security_bulletin1
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Panel
Discussion - In Pursuit of the Dream: Race and Tolerance in the
United States in the 21st Century
Esther Brimmer
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs
Geneva, Switzerland
June 5, 2009
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Marine
Offensive
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:06:18 -0500
U.S. Marines are on the move in southern Afghanistan.
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MARSOC
Name Change
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:56:59 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Combating Sexual Violence
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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Soldier
Credits Civilian Employer for Military Success
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:34:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Nigeria
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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OIG
Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (ISP-I-09-36A)
May 09
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Meet
and Greet With Embassy Personnel and Their Families
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Abuja, Nigeria
August 12, 2009
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Amaranth
Entities Ordered to Pay a $7.5 Million Civil Fine in CFTC Action
Alleging Attempted Manipulation of Natural Gas Futures Prices,
August 12, 2009
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Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov.
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GM
Submits Executive Compensation Plan
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By KEN THOMAS
WASHINGTON - General Motors Co. said Tuesday it had submitted
its executive compensation proposal to the Obama administration,
complying with a requirement for companies bailed out by the
federal government.
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Testimony
Puts Karl Rove at Center of Justice Department Firings
Posted: 11 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER
WASHINGTON - The U.S. attorney in Albuquerque, N.M., didn't see
enough evidence when asked to prosecute some voter fraud cases
in his state.
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Pres.
Obama to Award 16 with Highest Civilian Honor
Posted: 11 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will recognize the accomplishments
of actors, activists and athletes on Wednesday when he awards
the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 people.
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Federal
Appeal Challenges Constitutionality of Drinking Age Limit
Posted: 11 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By Rick Brundett
Another judge is considering whether the state's underage drinking
laws for the 18 to 20 age group are constitutional.
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DoD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:14:00 -0500
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DOT
News for Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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National
Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August
11, 2009
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:35:00 -0500
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Operation
Aims to Secure Southern Afghanistan for Elections
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:50:00 -0500
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Federal Election Commission Resources
for Committee Treasurers Update
A new tip for treasurers has been posted
at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090812.
Also, a link to the October reporting calendar has been posted
at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#Reporting
and links to the updated supplements for the Campaign Guides
have been posted at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#Publications
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Pennsylvania
Man Charged in Public Corruption Investigation
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:19:02 -0500
Joseph Oliveri, of Hughestown, Pennsylvania, was charged with
corrupt receipt of a reward for official action concerning a
program receiving federal funds in connection with an ongoing
investigation targeting public corruption in Luzerne County.
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Reporting
for California Special Elections
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:05 -0500
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Basra
Education Center Introduces Arabic to Troops
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:40:00 -0500
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DoD
News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Caslen at the Pentagon Briefing
Room via Teleconference from Iraq
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:54:00 -0500
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FAST FACT: News on the Recovery and
Reinvestment Act
Did you know...
So far, nearly 32 percent of the funds have been put to work
in about 26 percent of the days of the Recovery Act.
[Source: White House Recovery Office]
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VACANCY:
Program Specialist, GS-0301-9/11/12
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:13:45 -0500
DE-09-466-SLC2 (Closing Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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Pentagon
Officials Plan Cultural Awareness Training
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:15:00 -0500
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Assistant
Secretary Blake and Chargé d'Affaires Moore Discuss the
Humanitarian Situation and Prospects for Political Reconciliation
in Sri Lanka with Tamil Diaspora Groups
Washington, DC
August 12, 2009
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HHS
Announces $13.4 Million in Financial Assistance to Support Nurses
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:01:00 -0500
HHS Deputy Secretary Bill Corr today announced the release of
$13.4 million for loan repayments to nurses who agree to practice
in facilities with critical shortages and for schools of nursing
to provide loans to students who will become nurse faculty.
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Satellites
Unlock Secret to Northern India's Vanishing Water
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Using NASA satellite data, scientists have found that groundwater
levels in northern India have been declining by as much as one
foot per year over the past decade.
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Federal Election Commission Policy Statements,
Interpretive Rules and Other Guidance Update
The Commission has posted two recent Federal
Register Notices on the following topics:
Notice of Procedure on Audit Hearings (Correction)
Notice of Procedure for Notice to Respondents in Non-Complaint
Generated Enforcement Hearings.
The notices and related documents are available at http://www.fec.gov/law/policy.shtml#procedure
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FEC Advisory Opinion Request 2009-22, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1079009.pdf
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Norway (08/09)
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:09:02 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Tanzania (08/09)
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:38:53 -0500
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National
Guard Embraces Social Media
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:15:00 -0500
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DoD
News Briefing with Brig. Gen. Givhan from Afghanistan
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:09:00 -0500
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
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Former
Employee at Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC Pleads
Guilty
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:36:37 -0500
Frank DiPascali, Jr., formerly an employee of Bernard L. Madoff
Investment Securities LLC, pled guilty in Manhattan to conspiracy,
securities fraud, investment adviser fraud, falsifying records
of a broker-dealer, falsifying records of an investment adviser,
mail fraud, wire fraud, international money laundering, perjury,
and attempting to evade federal income taxes.
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FDA
Expands Access to Investigational Drugs
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:37:00 -0500
FDA has published final rules that will make investigational
drugs more widely available, and clarify the circumstances under
which a manufacturer can charge for these drugs.
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Convention
Showcases Unmanned Capabilities
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:48:00 -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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VACANCY:
Program Analyst (Senior Auditor), GS-0343-13
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:36:45 -0500
DE-09-464-SSM2 (Closing Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Information Control Specialist, GS-0301-09
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:01:23 -0500
WN-09-2C-0221-MFJ1 (Closing Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Public Assistance Group Supervisor, GS-301-12
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:46 -0500
WN-09-2C-0208-LDW1 (Closing Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Hazard Mitigation Grants Program Specialist, GS-301-11/12
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:53:40 -0500
WN-09-2C-0117-MKB1 (Closing Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
CORE - Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-13
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Securing
Southern Afghanistan
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:46:47 -0500
US Marines and Afghan soldiers are ensuring Afghan voters have
the opportunity to participate in upcoming elections.
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BG
Givhan Briefing
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:56:00 -0500
The man in charge of building up the Afghan Army Air Corps says
the best way to fight the insurgency is to train the Afghans
to fight it themselves.
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule 8/13/2009
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:23:00 -0500
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VACANCY:
Reports Analyst (Resource Management Telcom Reports), GS-0343-11
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:14:55 -0500
WN-09-2C-0219-MFJ1 (Closing Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Program Specialist (Contract Oversight Management), GS-0301-09/11
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:12:23 -0500
WN-09-2C-0220-MFJ1 (Closing Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES
FORMATION OF THE KUIGGLUGMIUT TRIBAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN
ALASKA
Joint Initiative to Promote Conservation
Practices on Tribal Lands
BETHEL, Alaska, August 12, 2009 -- Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the formation of a new
Tribal Conservation District. Located in Kwethluk, Alaska, the
new Kuigglugmiut Tribal Conservation District (KTCD) will work
with local landowners and the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) to develop a land management plan based on the
tribe's traditional conservation practices.
"I am honored to sign this agreement
to form a new Tribal Conservation District which is important
to the protection of local natural resources, economic stability,
and the well-being of the Kwethluk Tribe," Visack said.
"Building stronger relationships with tribes across the
nation by establishing agreements like this will also help us
to be better stewards of our natural resources."
With the signing of the agreement, the
KTCD becomes the third tribal conservation district in Alaska
and the thirty-third tribal conservation district recognized
by USDA.
Nationally, NRCS provides conservation
programs and technical services to American Indians, Alaska Natives
and Tribal governments through 45 full-time and 30 part-time
field offices on Indian lands and through numerous other field
offices located off of Indian lands.
NRCS also works with the Intertribal Agricultural
Council (IAC) and Indian Nations Conservation Alliance (INCA)
to form government-to-government partnerships.
The Organized Village of Kwethluk is located
12 air miles east of Bethel, Alaska on the Kuskokwim River. Kwethluk
has nearly 700 residents and a subsistence-based economy.
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Securing
Elections
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:24:50 -0500
Coalition troops in Afghanistan are working to ensure Afghan
voters can get to the polls.
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Nigerian Foreign Minister Ojo
Maduekwe
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Abuja, Nigeria
August 12, 2009
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DoD
Contracts for August 12, 2009
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:00:00 -0500
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Native
American Vet Earns Presidential Medal of Freedom
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:59:00 -0500
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Operation
Eastern Resolve II
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:22:14 -0500
US Marines have launched a new operation in southern Afghanistan.
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USNS
Comfort
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:35:59 -0500
American Forces Press Service reporter Fred W. Baker III recently
went aboard the USNS Comfort off the shore of Corinto, Nicaragua,
the final stop of a four-month humanitarian mission.
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Navy
To Christen USNS Matthew Perry
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:15:00 -0500
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Former
Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Convicted of Stealing Large Amounts
of Fuel from U.S. Army in Iraq
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Obama Administration’s Rural Tour
Stops in Western Alaska
Four Cabinet Secretaries Bring Largest Cabinet-Level Delegation
in State’s History
WASHINGTON D.C. – Four Cabinet Secretaries
brought the Obama Administration’s Rural Tour to rural Alaska
today, with stops in Bethel and Hooper Bay, representing the
largest Cabinet-level delegation to visit the state. Energy Secretary
Steven Chu, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan,
Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Agriculture Secretary Tom
Vilsack held a public forum and indivdual stakeholder meetings
in Bethel. The Secretaries toured a school, a housing development
and wind turbines in Hooper Bay, a coastal fishing village.
President Obama announced the launch of his Administration’s
Rural Tour in June. This summer, top Administration officials
and Cabinet Secretaries are fanning out across the nation to
hold a series of discussions on how communities, states, and
the federal government can work together to help strengthen rural
America.
Throughout the day in Alaska, the Secretaries took time to hear
the diverse set of challenges and opportunities facing Bethel
and Hooper Bay, share some of the Administration’s ideas
about how to nurture strong, robust, and vibrant rural communities.
And, after hearing from the people, they will report back to
the President about the state of rural Alaska, and what the Administration
can do to strengthen it.
"It is important for the Obama Administration to hear firsthand
about Alaska's unique energy challenges and opportunities. We
are here to listen to Alaska's needs so that the federal government
can be a partner in helping find solutions," said Energy
Secretary Chu.
“My goal is to not only see for myself the challenges faced
by the Bethel and Hooper Bay communities and what’s being
done to face them, but also to bring back to Washington the kind
of change we so clearly need at a moment like this,” said
HUD Secretary Donovan. “And we are already beginning to
address some of the unique housing challenges. I am thrilled
to announce that we’ve made available $132 million to communities
in Alaska and across the country the final installment of funding
for the Native American Housing Block Grant Program under the
Recovery Act, $5 million of which is going to Bethel.“
"This has been a remarkable experience to listen and learn
from students, teachers, and parents. This was an opportunity
to learn what's working and not working," said Education
Secretary Arne Duncan. "We need to help schools get dramatically
better. We need to increase high school graduation rates and
reduce dropout rates in Alaska and across this nation. I also
believe we must educate our way to a better economy and through
the Recovery Act, the Obama Administration is investing unprecedented
resources to improve educational opportunities in Alaska, with
over $200 million invested in the state for education."
“To overcome challenges and be successful in a new, 21st
century economy, President Obama has asked that we reach out
to people in rural communities across the country to listen,
learn and facilitate problem-solving,” said Agriculture
Secretary Vilsack. “It is critically important to hear the
thoughts, concerns and stories about Alaska’s vision for
its future and to collect ideas about how USDA can better serve
these communities.”
Bethel is the largest community in Western Alaska, with just
under 6,000 people. Bethel has served as a trading, transportation
and distribution center for the region, which has attracted Natives
from surrounding villages. As the region’s hub, the Secretaries
chose this location to hold a public forum and stakeholder breakout
sessions with representatives from their respective issue-areas
and from across the Western Alaska region.
Hooper Bay is a small village in Western Alaska with a population
of about 1,000 people. On August 3, 2006, a fire destroyed thirty-five
structures including twelve homes, an elementary school and high
school, a teacher housing complex, stores, offices and storage
shelters. The fire left 70 people homeless. The Secretaries visited
the town’s new school; a 19 unit multi-family affordable
housing project that is currently under construction by Association
of Village Council Presidents Regional Housing Authority; and,
three wind turbines, which will be opened in fall 2009 and will
displace about 24% of the energy normally generated by diesel.
The entire rural tour will provide an opportunity for the Obama
Administration to listen to diverse voices throughout rural America,
and to highlight its broader vision for growth and prosperity
in these regions of the country. All Americans can follow the
Rural Tour’s progress online at www.RuralTour.gov <http://www.ruraltour.gov/>
or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour.
Remaining rural tour stops include:
AUGUST 16TH
Secretaries Ken Salazar and Tom Vilsack will travel to Zanesville,
OH, to discuss green jobs and a new energy economy, with a focus
on renewable energies.
AUGUST 17TH
Secretaries Arne Duncan and Tom Vilsack will travel to Hamlet,
NC, to discuss rural education.
SEPTEMBER 28TH
Secretaries Ken Salazar and Tom Vilsack will travel to Scottsbluff,
NE, to discuss production agriculture.
SEPTEMBER 30TH
Secretaries Shaun Donovan and Tom Vilsack will travel to Las
Cruces, NM, to discuss rural infrastructure.
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UN
ambassador Rice to deliver speech at NYU Wednesday
by Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy
Susan Rice was one of the top foreign-policy advisors on Barack
Obama's presidential campaign. A fierce advocate for her candidate,
the former Brookings ...
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Social
Security to Pay Back more than $550 Million in Benefits to People
Flagged in Screening
from washingtonpost.com - Federal Page
by Annie Gowen
The Social Security Administration has agreed to pay more than
$500 million in back benefits to more than 80,000 recipients
whose benefits were unfairly denied after they were flagged by
a federal computer program designed to catch serious criminals,
officials said Tuesday.
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Senate
'pillar' Edward Kennedy gets Medal of Freedom
by USA Today
By Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images President Obama today will
bestow the Medal of Freedom on 16 people whom he has dubbed "agents
of change." Besides Sen. ...
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Congressional
Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States Issues
Final Report
from United States Institute of Peace by
brose
Twelve-Member Bipartisan Group concludes that nuclear dangers
can be reduced if U.S. pursues a comprehensive strategy centered
on both deterrence and diplomacy. The report says “the threat
of nuclear Armageddon has largely receded” but the proliferation
of nuclear weapons and fissile materials is dangerously close
to a “tipping point.”
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USIP
Names Lauren Sucher Director of Public Affairs and Communications
from United States Institute of Peace by
jtownsend
USIP has named Lauren Sucher as the Director of Public Affairs
and Communications. Sucher joined USIP as Associate Director
of Media Relations in November 2006, and has been Acting Director
of Public affairs since March 2009.
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Distinguished
Newsman Marvin L. Kalb Joins the United States Institute of Peace
as First Writer in Residence
from United States Institute of Peace by
asturma
Veteran American journalist Marvin Kalb is joining the United
States Institute of Peace (USIP) beginning June 1, 2009, as its
first "Writer in Residence." Kalb is working on a book,
tentatively titled The Presidents and the War: From Truman to
Obama, which focuses on the effect of the Vietnam War on American
policy and politics.
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USIP
Fellow Named Registrar of U.N. Special Tribunal for Lebanon
from United States Institute of Peace by
asturma
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on July 9, 2009
appointed USIP Senior Fellow David Tolbert as the next registrar
of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Tolbert, currently
a senior fellow with USIP's Jennings Randolph fellowship program
from Oct. 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009, will take up his new
responsibilities on Aug. 26, 2009.
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Iraq
contractor KBR cited by oversight commission
from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com
(AP) — WASHINGTON - An independent panel examining waste
and fraud in wartime spending accused contracting giant KBR Inc.
on Tuesday of resisting government oversight and failing to cut
costs ...
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White
House seeks new reins on derivatives
from Malaysia News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration on Tuesday sent Congress
legislation seeking to impose broad new oversight on derivatives,
the complex financial instruments blamed for hastening the global
econom...
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Hybrid
and electric power systems at a glance
from Malaysia News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com
Hybrids like Toyota's Prius and plug-in vehicles such as the
Chevrolet Volt run on systems other than purely gas-fired engines.
The systems, or powertrains, that drive the so-called greener
cars use e...
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Iran
releases French embassy employee
from France News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
Iran released a French embassy employee on Tuesday but still
kept detaining a young French academic, who are both on charges
related to post-election protests in Iran, French President Nicolas
Sarkozy...
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China's
July fiscal revenue up 10.2%
from Business
China's Ministry of Finance announced Wednesday that the country's
fiscal revenue in July rose 10.2 percent year on year to 669.59
billion yuan (97.96 billion U.S. dollars).
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Poland
considers sending strategic reserve to Afghanistan
from Poland News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
The Defense Ministry of Poland is considering whether or not
to send a 200-strong strategic reserve to Afghanistan, Polish
news agency PAP reported on Tuesday. Deputy Defense Minister
Stanislaw Komoro...
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Sarkozy
calls for tough EU sanctions on Myanmar
from Poland News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
Paris, Aug 12 (Xinhua) French President Nicolas Sarkozy Tuesday
urged the European Union to impose tougher sanctions on Myanmar,
denouncing a court ruling against democracy icon Aung San Suu
Kyi as 'brutal and unjust', his office said in a statement.
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July
sees big jump in fuel efficiency of new cars
from AP Top Science News At 5:42 a.m. EST
by By SETH BORENSTEIN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cars and light trucks sold in July got more
miles per gallon than those sold in previous months, say researchers,
who credit the Cash for Clunkers program....
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Officials
see rise in militia groups across US
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By EILEEN SULLIVAN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Militia groups with gripes against the government
are regrouping across the country and could grow rapidly, according
to an organization that tracks such trends....
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Fed
likely to leave rates at lows to aid recovery
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By JEANNINE AVERSA
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Signs are growing that an economic recovery
may finally be taking shape, but with dangers still lurking about,
Federal Reserve policymakers are all but certain to leave a key
interest rate at record lows to make sure any nascent turnaround
gains traction....
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Rove
involvement in US attorney firing detailed
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former White House political adviser Karl
Rove played a central role in the ouster of a U.S. attorney in
New Mexico, one of nine prosecutors fired in a scandal in 2006
over political interference with the Justice Department, according
to transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday....
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Federal
Reserve announces results of auction of $125 billion in 28-day
credit held on July 27, 2009
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Federal
Reserve announces results of auction of $100 billion in 84-day
credit held on August 10, 2009
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Judge
Upholds FTC Staff Complaint Against Marketers of Bogus Cancer
Cures
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Text
of Press Releases
An Administrative Law Judge has upheld Federal Trade Commission
staff charges against a company and its officer for making deceptive
claims that shark cartilage and herbal formulations prevent,
treat, and cure cancer, and heal the effects of chemotherapy
and radiation.
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FTC
Charges Companies with 'Bamboo-zling' Consumers with False Product
Claims
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Text
of Press Releases
Bamboo-based Textiles, Actually Made of Rayon, Are Not Antimicrobial,
Made in an Environmentally Friendly Manner, or Biodegradable
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Two
Companies Pay Civil Penalties to Settle FTC Charges; Failed to
Give Required Notices to Fired Workers and Rejected Job Applicants
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Text
of Press Releases
Two companies that fired workers and rejected job applicants
based on background checks without informing them of their rights
under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) have agreed to settle
Federal Trade Commission charges that they violated federal law.
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VIDEO:
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) Health Care Town Hall
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) met with his constituents to explain the
health care reform plans now moving through Congress. Sen. Cardin
heard from supporters and opponents during the event held at
Towson University.
Length: 1 hr. 34 min.
Published: Monday at 7pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Linda Douglass, White House Office of Health Reform, Director
of Communications
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Addressing this week's town hall meetings with Pres. Obama &
key Congressional lawmakers, White House Health Care Reform Spokeswoman
Linda Douglass discussed the Obama Admin.'s health care plan.
She also addressed the President's trip to Portsmouth, NH, for
a town hall meeting on health care.
Length: 21 min.
Published: Tuesday at 8am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon (D)
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Mayor Gordon discusses the impact the economy is having on the
city of Phoenix, stimulus spending, foreclosures and job loss.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Tuesday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Tues Aug 11 2009
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 33 min.
Published: Tuesday at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Defense Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Pentagon Spokesman Geoff Morrell conducts a daily briefing at
the Defense Department.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Health Care Townhall in Portsmouth, NH
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The President continued his efforts to explain his health care
plan at a town hall meeting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Over
the weekend, Pres. Obama called "outlandish" some of
the claims made by opponents to his health care reform proposal.
Length:
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Georgian Ambassador Kutelia on the Georgia-Russia Conflict One
Year Later
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Ambassador of Georgia to the United States, H.E. Batu Kutelia
spoke at the National Press Club about "Georgia: One Year
After The Russian Invasion."
Length: 40 min.
Published: Tuesday at 3pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Wartime Contracting Commission Hearing - Day 1
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Roughly half of the billing systems covering some $43 billion
in contracts are inadequate, a commission looking into wartime
contracting reported recently. This hearing of the Commission
on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan focused on business
systems.
Length:
Published: Tuesday at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) Health Care Town Hall
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) conducted a town hall meeting in
Lebanon, PA to respond to his constituents' concerns on health
care reform.
Length: 1 hr. 18 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Economic Advisor Larry Summers on Retirement Security
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Facing the influx of retired baby boomers and a lagging economy,
the Social Security Admin. reported that their costs will exceed
tax revenues in 2016, and the trust funds to allocate benefits
will be exhausted in 2037. White House Economic Advisor Larry
Summers went over these and other issues threatening retirement
security at the 11th Annual Retirement Research Conference.
Length: 38 min.
Published: Tuesday at 12pm (ET)
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Mark
Hulbert: Fed's suspense is stress-testing the markets
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
We’ll learn a lot about the economy, later today and the
rest of this week, by simply paying close attention to how the
stock market reacts to the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement.
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Statement
by the President on Aung San Suu Kyi's conviction and sentencing
The conviction and sentencing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi today on
charges related to an uninvited intrusion into her home violate
universal principles of human rights, run counter to Burma’s
commitments under the ASEAN charter, and demonstrate continued
disregard for UN Security Council statements. I join the international
community in calling for Aung San Suu Kyi’s immediate unconditional
release.
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Statement
from the Vice President on the Passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Jill and I are deeply saddened by the news of Eunice Kennedy
Shriver’s passing. Eunice was one of those rare individuals
whose energy and spirit were contagious. She inspired everyone
around her to be better, to see beyond themselves, and to experience
joy in life through service.
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Background
on the President's trip to Portsmouth, New Hampshire today
The President will conduct a town hall meeting on health insurance
reform at Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
At the town hall, the President will discuss what health insurance
reform will mean for Americans who already have insurance, highlighting
the consumer protections he laid out in recent weeks and focusing
on ending denial of coverage based on preexisting conditions.
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Statement
from the President on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn about the passing
of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Eunice was many things to many people:
a mother who inspired her children to serve others; a wife who
supported her husband Sargent in the Peace Corps and in politics;
and a sister to her siblings, including brothers John, Robert,
and Edward.
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Gaggle
by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route
New Hampshire, 8/11/09
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Remarks
by the President at Town Hall on Health Insurance Reform in Portsmouth,
New Hampshire
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Facts,
Falsehoods and the Benefits of Reform in Portsmouth
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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Preparing
for H1N1
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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Health
Insurance Reform & TRICARE
Posted by Jesse Lee
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12.6
Million is a BIG Number
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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Smart,
Tough, and Effective Security at our Border
Posted by Secretary Janet Napolitano
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This
Time, We Can't Leave the Middle Class Behind
Posted by Jared Bernstein
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House
Democrats release Rove, Miers documents
Posted: 08:20 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — White House e-mails and transcripts of
closed-door interviews with former Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet
Miers reveal involvement as early as May 2005 by Rove’s
office in the 2006 firings of nine U.S. attorneys.
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U.S.
Department of State Statement on Aung San Suu Kyi
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
August 11, 2009
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Maria
Otero Sworn in As Under Secretary of State for Democracy and
Global Affairs
Washington, DC
August 11, 2009
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Inspector
General Press Releases 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 Highlights: Protecting Human Rights in the
Congo
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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Eight
Individuals, Law Firm, Property Company Face Federal Charges
Alleging Alien Smuggling, Visa Fraud
Salt Lake City, UT
July 28, 2009
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Federal
Election Commission Chicago Regional Conference Sept 15-16 Hyatt
Regency Chicago
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Signing
Ceremony for Public-Private Partnership to Improve Blood-Drawing
Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa
Washington, DC
August 10, 2009
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Texas State College Democrats Internships
available for class credit
Hi fellow Democrats,
Class is just around the corner and I know what you are thinking...
"I don't want to go back to school". But I have an
exciting opportunity for you. Many of you need an internship
to graduate or can substitute an internship for an upper level
class if you speak with your advisor, and I have a GREAT internship
for you.
Tom Schieffer is running for governor of
the State of Texas and he is looking from our organization to
find highly motivated interns for the Spring and Fall semesters.
As you know, we are getting very close to turning Texas blue,
and if elected, Schieffer would be the first Democratic governor
since Ann Richards. We need to elect more Democrats in Texas
from Constable to Governor. The internship is in South Austin
so you need access to a vehicle and a lot of energy. For those
of you who have already worked on campaigns, you know that it
is exciting, usually flexible, and highly rewarding.
Tom Schieffer was a 3-term Texas Representative,
the U.S. ambassador to Australia and also to Japan. To find out
more about Tom go to: http://www.TomforTexas.com
Dr. Parent in the Poli Sci Dept is helping
to work with the internships along with Maggie McGuiness, the
the internship coordinator and former member of the Texas State
College Democrats.
Contact Maggie, Dr. Parent, or me for more information.
maggie@tomfortexas.com
pp07@txstate.edu
president.collegedemocrats@gmail.com
Go Dems!
Mandy
President
Texas State College Democrats
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VACANCY:
D94119 Marketing Analyst GS-0301-09/11
Opens: 06 Aug 2009
Closes: 20 Aug 2009
Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA
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New AHRQ Evidence Report on Community Health
Worker Effectiveness Available
A new AHRQ evidence report says that community health workers
can improve appropriate use of some cancer screening services
among minority and low-income patients and may improve their
health knowledge. However, the report could not determine other
ways these workers impact health behaviors, health outcomes,
or utilization of other health services because of conflicting
or absent study findings.
You can access the report, Outcomes of Community Health Worker
Interventions at:
http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/comhealthwork/comhwork.pdf
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Union
of South American Nations Agrees to Summit on U.S. Bases in Colombia
Posted: 09 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By JEANNETH VALDIVIESO
QUITO, Ecuador - South American presidents expressed deep concerns
Monday with a planned U.S. military expansion in Colombia, but
failed to reach consensus on a joint statement rejecting U.S.
long-term leases on Colombian bases.
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Virginia
Court Upholds Detainee Abuse Conviction
Posted: 09 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
RICHMOND, Va. - A federal appeals court in Virginia has upheld
the conviction of the first American civilian found guilty of
mistreating a detainee during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Virginia
Jail's Mail Policy Revised after Alleged Violations of Religious
Liberty
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By Amy Flowers Umble, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va.
Aug. 11--Two mail clerks sort through more than 4,500 pieces
of mail each week at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. This week,
their job got harder.
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Pres.
Obama Holds Health Care Town Hall
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
WASHINGTON - Back home in the U.S. after his brief Mexican trip,
President Barack Obama plans to jump head-first into the health
care debate Tuesday.
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NAACP
Critical of Grand Jury's Ruling on Police Beating in Philadelphia
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By Troy Graham, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aug. 11--To J. Whyatt Mondesire, president of the Philadelphia
branch of the NAACP, last year's videotaped police beating of
three African American suspects was another example of the brutality
that has driven a wedge between the police and the black community.
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New
Report Examines Insurance Company Practice of Denying Coverage
To or Discriminating Against Americans Who Have Pre-Existing
Medical Conditions
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:01:00 -0500
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CDC
Novel H1N1 Vaccination Planning Q&A
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:30:00 -0500
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North
American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:30:00 -0500
Building on the strong record of our trilateral cooperation during
the spring of this year, we will remain vigilant and pledge to
continue our close collaboration in addressing the H1N1 pandemic.
We agree to work together to ensure that we have effective strategies,
grounded in the best available science.
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USCIRF
Sends Letter to President Obama Regarding Meeting with Egyptian
President Mubarak
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NASA
Assigns Crew for STS-134 Shuttle Mission, Change to STS-132
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA has assigned the crew for space shuttle mission STS-134
to the International Space Station.
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Patience
Needed to Beat Taliban, McChrystal Says
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:37:00 -0500
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Treasury
Designates Financial Institution Tied to North Korea's WMD Proliferation
August 11, 2009
TG-260
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases August Security Bulletin
Original release date: August 11, 2009
at 1:03 pm
Last revised: August 11, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Microsoft has released an update to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Office, Visual Studio, ISA Server, BizTalk
Server,
Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, and .NET Framework
as part
of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2009. These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code,
operate with escalated privileges, or cause a denial-of-service
condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the bulletins
and follow best-practice security policies to determine which
updates
should be applied.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-aug.mspx>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#microsoft_releases_august_security_bulletin1
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Senior
Executive Service Appointments and Reassignments
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:41:00 -0500
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Flag
Officer Assignments
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:41:00 -0500
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Interior
Democrats of Alaska Wellstone training "Grassroots Campaign
school"
What: Workshop
Host: Interior Democrats of Alaska
Start Time: Sunday, August 16 at 8:00am
End Time: Sunday, August 16 at 4:00pm
Where: Operators hall, on the corner of 30th and Lathrop
To see more details and RSVP
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USIP
Trains Young Muslim Leaders for the U.S. State Department's International
Visitors Program
USIP's Mary Hope Schwoebel and Jackie Wilson conducted a day-long
training workshop at USIP for the State Department's International
Visitors Program. The participants in this program were young
Muslim leaders from 12 Sub-Saharan African countries. The training
program covered the topic of interfaith peacebuilding, and focused
on communication, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Participants also viewed a documentary on interfaith peacebuilding
in Nigeria entitled "The Iman and the Pastor" which
is in part a USIP grant product.
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USIP
on Winning Hearts and Minds in Conflict Zones
Watch Sheldon Himelfarb, associate vice president of USIP's Center
of Innovation for Media, Conflict and Peacebuilding, talk about
the power of the media in peacebuilding, the efforts to win hearts
and minds in conflict zones, and USIP's research and projects
to improve America's public diplomacy and media outreach.
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USIP
Assesses Counterinsurgency Efforts in Afghanistan
Ahead of Afghanistan's national elections on August 20, the Obama
administration's new counterinsurgency strategy faces intense
resistance from the Taliban. At the U.S. Institute of Peace,
David Kilcullen, an incoming adviser to the top U.S. general
in Afghanistan, and Andrew Wilder, former director of the Afghanistan
Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU), offered a somber assessment
of the next two years of the war. Kilcullen and Wilder also discussed
current efforts in Afghanistan, exploring the links between successful
counterinsurgency operations, economic development and state-building
efforts.
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FAST FACT: News on the Recovery and
Reinvestment Act
Did you know...
Recovery Act projects are coming in at 10, 20, and in some cases
as much as 30 percent under-budget, which means there is more
money available to fund projects that put more people back to
work.
[Source: White House Recovery Office]
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VACANCY:
Experienced Trial Attorney Counterterrorism Section
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VACANCY:
Intelligence Research Specialist Counterterrorism Section
NSD-09-423(TLS)MPP
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FEC
TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:43:04 -0500
WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public
its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In two matters,
the respondents agreed to pay civil penalties of $14,000 and
$5,000. The Commission found no reason to believe violations
were committed in three matters, and it dismissed another.
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Congressional
Appearances 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 Background Notes : Belgium (08/09)
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:58:12 -0500
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MG
Robert Caslen in Iraq
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:31:53 -0500
MG Robert Caslen, Commander of Multi-National Division-North,
speaks via satellite with reporters at the Pentagon, providing
an update on ongoing security operations in Iraq.
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Contact: Katie Grant
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
August 11, 2009
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Eunice
Kennedy Shriver
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver:
“The world mourns a great loss today with the passing of
Eunice Kennedy Shriver. She was a tireless advocate for millions
of people worldwide with intellectual disabilities. Her lifelong
work enhanced their lives, and her efforts to promote acceptance
have improved our society by fundamentally changing our understanding
and increasing our knowledge.
“Eunice Kennedy Shriver will long be remembered for founding
the Special Olympics, a movement that showcases and celebrates
the abilities and talents of those with intellectual disabilities.
This program, through her efforts, has done more to promote inclusion,
understanding, and respect than anything before.
“Her legacy lives on through the countless individuals who
are able to lead the full, productive lives that everyone has
a right to. My thoughts are with her family and friends, and
hope they are comforted by the fact that we all join them in
celebrating a life that touched so many.”
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Bermuda (07/09)
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:23:28 -0500
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DOT
News for Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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CFTC
Chairman Gensler Comments on Treasury Department’s Derivatives
Plan
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JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER LIBRARY DISCARD
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Linda Holton-Hamilton
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Kennedy Space Center Library
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Attorney
Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES
ATTORNEYS OFFICE OF LEGAL PROGRAMS AND POLICY STAFF ATTORNEY-ADVISOR,
GS-0905-15 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 09-EOUSA-51 Open: 8/10/2009 Close: 8/28/2009
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VACANCY:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION ASSET FORFEITURE
AND MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION TRIAL ATTORNEY, GS-13/14/15 09-CRM-AFMLS-031 All applications must be received August 31, 2009.
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VACANCY:
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AND MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION DEPUTY CHIEF, GS-905-15 09-CRM-AFMLS-030 All applications must be received by August 31,
2009
Date posted: 08-11-2009
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VACANCY:
SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - OAKLAND BRANCH Applications must be received by AUGUST 21, 2009.
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VACANCY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Application Deadline is Monday, August 24, 2009.
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TEN 5-09 -- Recovery and Reemployment Research
Conference has been added to the ETA Advisory database and is
now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2789.
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DoD
Contracts for August 11, 2009
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:00 -0500
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 8/12/2009
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:16:00 -0500
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Combined
Air Power Transition Force Commander to Brief Live From Afghanistan
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - August 11
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:55:29 -0500
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Coalition
Ready for Afghan Elections, Official Says
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:11:00 -0500
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Nebraska
Guard Plans to Boost Afghan Medical Care
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:08:00 -0500
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Mullen:
U.S. Military Benefits From Foreign Language Training
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:25:00 -0500
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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA09-223A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: August 11, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
* Microsoft Office
* Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0
Overview
Microsoft has released updates to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Office Web Components and
Remote
Desktop Connection for Mac.
Solution
Install updates
The updates to address these vulnerabilities
are available on the
Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We recommend
enabling Automatic Updates.
Description
Microsoft has released multiple security
bulletins for critical
vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Server, Office Web Components,
and Remote Desktop Connection for Mac. These bulletins are
described in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August
2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to gain control
of your computer or cause it to crash.
References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for
August 2009 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-aug.mspx>
* Microsoft Security Advisory 973882 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/973882.mspx>
* Microsoft Update -
<https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
* Windows Server Update Services -
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>
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DoD
News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Caslen from Iraq
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:00 -0500
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Secretary
Napolitano's Remarks at the Border Security Conference
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Secretary Napolitano spoke on border security issues and the
Department's response at the Border Security Conference August
11, 2009 at the University of Texas at El Paso.
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New
York Top Stories for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
News Briefing with Geoff Morrell at the Pentagon Briefing Room,
Arlington, Va.
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:33:00 -0500
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Louisville
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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BBG
Broadcasters Offer Afghans Unprecedented Access to Candidates
in Advance of Presidential Election
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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-223A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: August 11, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
* Microsoft Office
*
Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0
Overview
Microsoft has released updates to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Office Web Components and
Remote
Desktop Connection for Mac.
I. Description
Microsoft has released multiple security
bulletins for critical
vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Server, Office Web Components,
and Remote Desktop Connection for Mac. These bulletins are
described in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August
2009.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-037 includes
updates for Microsoft
components to address vulnerabilities in the Active Template
Library (ATL). Vulnerabilities present in the ATL can cause
vulnerabilities in the resulting ActiveX controls and COM
components. Any ActiveX control or COM component that was created
with a vulnerable version of the ATL may be vulnerable, including
ones distributed by third-party developers.
Developers should update the ATL as described
in the previously
released Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-035 in order to stop
creating vulnerable controls. To address vulnerabilities in
existing controls, recompile the controls using the updated ATL.
Further discussion about the ATL vulnerabilities can be found
in
the Microsoft Security Advisory 973882.
II. Impact
An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary
code, in some cases
without user interaction.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft Microsoft
has provided updates for
these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary
for August 2009. The security bulletin describes any known issues
related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note
these
issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. Administrators
should consider using an automated update distribution system
such
as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for
August 2009 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-aug.mspx>
* Microsoft Security Advisory 973882 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/973882.mspx>
* Microsoft Update -
<https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
* Windows Server Update Services -
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>
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MG
Robert Caslen in Iraq
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:44:26 -0500
MG Robert Caslen, Commander of Multi-National Division-North,
speaks via satellite with reporters at the Pentagon, providing
an update on ongoing security operations in Iraq.
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UBC
developing historic DNA analysis technology
from CTV BritishColumbiaHome
Professor Andre Marziali has been working for five years on a
device he hopes will make crime scene DNA samples much easier
to extract -- and could even be used to detect cancer.
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Which
national parks will waive their admission fee this weekend?
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:19:11 -0500
This weekend, August 15-16, all 391 national parks across the
U.S. will offer free admission. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for
a link to Recreation.gov's advanced search engine, which allows
you to find a recreational area by keyword, state, agency, or
activity.
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