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VACANCY:
SUPERVISORY LIBRARIAN NF-1410-IV, REGULAR
Announcement No. 2009-02
Location 28th FSS/FSDL
Ellsworth AFB, SD Opening Date: 12 Aug 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
For complete applications go to: www.ellsworthservices.com, click
on
employment and download Forms OF-306, OF-612 and Consent to Release.
You
may e-mail your application to james.kjellerson@ellsworth.af.mil
or by
fax DSN: 675-2194, Commercial 605-385-2194. Prior military must
submit
a copy of your DD 214 with member copy 4 or you can mail your
applications to: 28th FSS/FSMH, 1000 Ellsworth St, Suite 1300,
Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706. Interested NAF employees should apply
by
completing an AF Form 2550 and include a resume. Application
must be
received by close of business on the date the announcement closes.
Contact our office to check you application status, DSN: 675-2465
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Anti-Gun
Activists Greet Pres. Obama at Yellowstone National Park
Posted: 15 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By Liz Sidoti
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. - Family in tow for a tour of
national treasures far from Washington, President Barack Obama
is trailed by criticism from gun opponents and parks advocates
for allowing firearms into such majestic places as this.
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Women
Activists Condemn Afghan Marriage Law
Posted: 16 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By HEIDI VOGT
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Pres.
Obama, Egyptian President Mubarek to Meet in Washington
Posted: 17 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
Advancing Israeli-Arab peace and reform in the Middle East are
agenda items when U.S. President Barack Obama and his Egyptian
counterpart meet in Washington.
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Now for the Federal Election Commission Regional Conference Oct
28, 29, 2009 Sheraton Fishermans Wharf Hotel, San Francisco,
CA
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Are you looking to fill open library
positions?
Even if you aren't expecting to be hiring soon - here's a great
opportunity to share information about your organization with
potential employees!!
Please join us next week as the FLICC Human Resources Working
Group hosts the 2009 Job Fair for Librarians and Information
Professionals.
If you are interested in exhibiting at
the 2009 Job Fair, please contact Holly Kerwin at hnic@loc.gov
.
Please let me know who will be attending for your organization
and include their email/phone number.
Registration for the Job Fair is now closed.
We are expecting over 300 participants this year!
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Job Fair for Info Professionals
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
9:00am - 2:00 pm
Library of Congress - Madison Building (Mumford, West Dining
Room)
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John F. Kennedy Space Center KSC Library-A
Discard List D09-15
August 17, 2009
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER LIBRARY
DISCARD LIST D2009-15
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/ sponsored
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/ by Miloslav
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Interlibrary Loan, SSMT, & Acquisitions Department
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Email: Linda.Z.Holton-Hamilton@nasa.gov.
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Ohio Young Democrats: Help Gov. Strickland!
This request comes to us from our friends
in Fairfield County. If you would like to read some sample letters,
just message me.
Hey Everyone,
A letter was recently published in the
Columbus Dispatch criticizing Gov. Strickland. The Ohio Democratic
Party has asked for help in writing letters to the editor (LTEs)
in response. They have put together some sample letters and talking
points, as well as some instructions on how to submit LTEs to
the Dispatch. I have included the original editorial at the bottom
of this message.
The arguments made in the Dispatch’s
recent editorial “Rolling the Dice” are flawed.
· The Dispatch argues that Governor
Strickland should not have used unreliable revenue, yet they
go on to say that the Governor should have sent the slots issue
to the ballot box. This doesn’t make sense.
· Governor Strickland balanced the
budget without raising taxes.
· Governor Strickland showed leadership
throughout the budget process. The Republicans sat on their hands.
· George Bush ruined Ohio’s
economy, not Ted Strickland. This is why the state faces a budget
shortfall.
· John Kasich completely gets a
pass. The Dispatch always attacks Governor Strickland.
· Governor Strickland made necessary
but painful cuts to the budget so our state government would
live within its means.
· The Dispatch wants Governor Strickland
to raise taxes, but ignores the fact that John Kasich wants to
reduce taxes in a way that would cut state revenue by nearly
40% - which would destroy education, health care and economic
development
Letters policy
The Dispatch welcomes letters to the editor
from readers. Typed letters of 200 words or fewer are preferred;
all might be edited. Each letter must include name, home address
and daytime phone number.
http://www.Dispatch.com also posts letters that don’t make it to
print in The Dispatch.
Send your letter by mail to:
Letters to the Editor, The Dispatch
34 S. 3rd St.
Columbus, OH 43215
By e-mail: letters@dispatch.com
(No attachments, please)
Or by fax: 614-461-8793
Editorial Page Editor:
Glenn Sheller — 614-461-5072
Original "Rolling the Dice" Letter
Rolling the dice
Ohio's leaders have turned state's finances
into a game of chance
Friday, August 14, 2009 2:58 AM
Ohio's recently adopted two-year budget
is built on sand. That fact was underlined on Tuesday when Franklin
County Common Pleas Judge David W. Fais ruled that the state
could not reclaim $257.6 mil- lion from the defunct Ohio Tobacco
Prevention Foundation.
Gov. Ted Strickland and state legislative
leaders were counting on that money to pay for part of the state's
new biennial budget. The state is appealing the judge's decision,
but if that effort fails, the governor and lawmakers will have
to find $257.6 million elsewhere or cancel a planned expansion
of the State Children's Health Insurance Program and other programs
for which the money was earmarked.
The question is, why were state leaders
counting on this money in the first place? At the time they wrote
it into the budget, it had been tied up in court for months,
with no indication of when the matter might be resolved or whether
the state would prevail. Ignoring this, they treated it as if
it were money in the bank.
This was reckless, especially considering
their other gambles. Even though Ohioans four times have rejected
ballot issues to allow casino-style gambling, Strickland and
lawmakers decided they have the authority to put 17,500 video-slot
machines at seven Ohio horse racetracks without a statewide vote.
Strickland cut voters out of the picture by claiming that video-slot
machines fit within the Ohio Constitution's definition of a lottery.
The governor and lawmakers claim this will
raise $933 million for the state in the next two years.
Although it was a foregone conclusion that
the move would be contested in court, the governor and lawmakers
also chose to treat this projected revenue as money in the bank
and factored it into the state budget. If those challenging the
slots plan are successful, state leaders will have a $933 million
budget hole to fill.
But there's more: Behind all of this loom
other lawsuits. One brought by the Ohio Grocers Association and
others challenges the state's authority to impose on them the
commercial-activities tax created in 2005 as part of an overhaul
of state taxes.
A lower court upheld this application of
the tax, but the Franklin County Appeals Court reversed that
decision. The matter now awaits action by the Ohio Supreme Court.
If the justices rule against the state, Ohio will lose another
$188 million a year, not to mention having to refund $355 million
previously collected.
An unrelated case challenges Ohio sales-tax
policy for satellite television, and an adverse ruling could
cost the state $140 million.
While Strickland and lawmakers aren't responsible
for these tax imbroglios, they are responsible for building a
budget that compounds this uncertainty with the two additional
risky revenue schemes outlined above.
All told, the amount of money at risk during
the biennium is about $2 billion. This is not responsible budgeting.
This is budgeting by crapshoot.
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U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break
Training Update 2009-33
More and more wholesale and retail facilities
are employing the “big box” concept where customers
can shop in what is essentially a storage warehouse. This storage
configuration brings a new set of fire protection challenges.
Today’s Coffee Break Training, “Commodities” is
the first of a four-part series that addresses some of the fire
protection issues.
Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2009_33.pdf
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August
18, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF,
23 pages - 164 KB)
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BTS Releases June Passenger Airline Employment
Data;
June 2009 Employment Down 6.3 Percent from June 2008
U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 6.3 percent fewer
workers in June 2009 than in June 2008, the 12th consecutive
decrease in full-time equivalent employee (FTE) levels for the
scheduled passenger carriers from the same month of the previous
year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of
Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today. FTE calculations
count two part-time employees as one full-time employee.
All the network airlines decreased employment from June 2008
to June 2009 as did low-cost carriers AirTran Airways and Frontier
Airlines. Regional carriers American Eagle Airlines, SkyWest
Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines, Comair, Atlantic Southeast Airlines,
Pinnacle Airlines, Horizon Air, Mesa Airlines, Air Wisconsin,
Colgan Air and PSA Airlines also reported reduced employment
levels compared to last year.
Scheduled passenger airline categories include network, low-cost,
regional and other airlines.
The seven network carriers employed 260,808 FTEs in June, 67.2
percent of the passenger airline total, while low-cost carriers
employed 16.5 percent and regional carriers employed 14.6 percent.
See BTS
Passenger Airline Employment press release for summary tables
and additional data.
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The European Commission, through its Seventh
Framework Programme (FP7), has issued calls
for research and technology development proposals
related to carbon capture and storage that are
open to U.S. organizations.
This opportunity has been made possible
under
an Implementing Agreement between the U.S.
Department of Energy and the European Commission
for Non-Nuclear Energy Scientific and Technological
Cooperation.
To learn more about the proposal opportunities,
link to the Energy Department's Fossil Energy
Web site at:
http://www.fossil.energy.gov/international/ec_call_for_us_participation.pdf
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Homeland
Security Leadership Journal for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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2010
MHS Conference Dates and Location Announced
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Croatia (08/09)
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:43:08 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Interview With Anbarasan Ethirajan of BBC
World Service South Asia
Robert O. Blake
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Washington, DC
August 13, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for August 18, 2009
Washington, DC
August 18, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State Interview With Dawn Newspaper and TV
Robert O. Blake
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Washington, DC
August 7, 2009
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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK BRINGS
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S 'RURAL TOUR' TO
IOWA STATE FAIR
WASHINGTON, August 18, 2009 - TOMORROW,
Wednesday, August 19, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will
hold a rural community forum at the Iowa State Fair as part of
the Obama Administration's Rural Tour. At the forum, Vilsack
will share information with local residents about the work USDA
is doing to revitalize and rebuild rural America and ask local
residents how USDA can be helpful in supporting and initiating
other programs and projects to help the community participate
fully and successfully in the new, 21st century economy. Vilsack
will also highlight American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects
improving communities in Iowa and benefiting people throughout
rural America.
In June, President Obama announced that
Secretary Vilsack will lead the Administration's Rural Tour to
visit rural communities in states throughout the country. Secretary
Vilsack is scheduled to lead Rural Tour events with a variety
of other top administration officials over the coming weeks and
months in Missouri, Ohio, and New Mexico. The fifteenth similar
forum Secretary Vilsack has led since being sworn in, this event
follows rural listening sessions held in Hamlet, N.C., Bethel,
Alaska, St. John Parish, La., Blairs, Va., West Salem, Wis.,
Charlotte, Mich., Concord, N.H., Wattsburg, Pa., Danville, Ind.,
Geneseo, Ill., Harrodsburg, Ky., Ludowici, Ga., Portageville,
Mo., and Brush, Colo.
All Americans can follow the Rural Tour's
progress online at www.RuralTour.gov
or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour.
The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture
and natural resources and touches the life of every American.
Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable,
safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America
leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize
rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.
WHAT: Rural Tour Community Forum with USDA
Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHEN: Wednesday, August 19
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Iowa State Fairgrounds
Penningroth Media Center, Cattle Barn
Des Moines, Iowa
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2009
Meeting Materials of the Blood Products Advisory Committee
Transcripts of the 7/20-21/2009 Meeting, Posted: 8/18/2009
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Florida
Young Democrats Central Committee Conference Call TONIGHT 8 PM
For those who have not RSVPed through Calliflower
you may call in using this number: 218 936 6581 (US Number)
If you do not have your own pin from Calliflower
the quick caller pin for this call will be 19297.
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Brief Agenda:
County Roll Call (Chartered and Non-Chartered)
Officer Introductions
Overview of FYD
Review of YDA Nat'l Convention
YDA Update and next meetings
Update on Action Items
Branding Discussion
Calendar Sharing
Best Practices and Chapter Building
Wrap up and Q/A
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Iraqi
Police Train With Working Dogs
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:52:00 -0500
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Soldiers
Improve Conditions at Patrol Base
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:27:00 -0500
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FTC
Announces Revised Schedule for Workshop: "From Town Criers
to Bloggers: How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?"
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Text
of Press Releases
The Federal Trade Commission today announced December 1 and 2,
2009, as the dates on which it will begin a series of workshops
titled "From Town Criers to Bloggers: How Will Journalism
Survive the Internet Age?"
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VIDEO:
AHIP Pres. Karen Ignagni interviewed by Jennifer Haberkorn, Wash.
Times & Ezra Klein, Wash. Post
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Karen Ignagni, Pres. & CEO of America's Health Insurance
Plans, gives the perspective from the health insurance industry
on which reform proposals they favor or oppose. She also reacts
to the tone of the debate inside and outside of Washington.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Sunday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Jim Martin, 60 Plus Association, President
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Jim Martin relates the 60 Plus Association’s concerns about
health care proposals from both President Obama and the Democrats
in Congress.
Length: 26 min.
Published: Monday at 8am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Addresses VFW National Convention
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Pres. Obama addressed the VFW National Convention. He described
the commitment American forces have made in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Also, the President used his appearance to identify his defense
priorities and explain why he won’t support the purchase
of weapon systems the Pentagon does not want.
Length: 35 min.
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Heritage Foundation Panel on Juvenile Offenders Serving Adult
Sentences
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Heritage Foundation released a report, "Adult Time for
Adult Crimes," which examines juvenile violent crime and
the use of life without parole for juvenile offenders. In light
of two cases before the Supreme Court challenging life without
parole for juveniles, a panel offered legal and constitutional
support for such sentencing.
Length: 1 hr. 31 min.
Published: Monday at 11:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rand Corporation Discussion on Health Care Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Recently, the Rand Corporation conducted a report on Massachusett’s
2006 universal health coverage plan. This discussion suggested
that payment system reforms are the most promising ways to control
rising costs. Meanwhile, members of Congress continue to meet
their constituents to discuss health care reform.
Length: 39 min.
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)
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Statement
by Press Secretary on the Release of John Yettaw
The President is pleased that Senator Webb has facilitated the
release of American citizen John Yettaw from detention in Burma.
He appreciates this decision by the Burmese government.
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Statement
by President Obama on the August 17th explosion in Nazran, Ingushetiya
I am deeply troubled about reports of a suicide bombing today
in Nazran, Ingushetiya that has resulted in the tragic loss of
at least 20 lives and 138 injured. There can be no justification
for such an act of terrorism. This latest attack highlights the
concerning increase in violence in the region affecting officials
and civilians alike.
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Joe
Biden to Travel to Orlando, Florida
On Wednesday, August 19, Vice President Biden will travel to
Jackson Middle School in Orlando, FL, where he will deliver remarks
highlighting the Recovery Act to local educators, parents, and
students. Vice President Biden will be joined by Education Secretary
Arne Duncan.
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Gaggle
by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route
Andrews Air Force Base, 8/17/09
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Remarks
by the President at the veterans of foreign wars convention
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An
Update on "Reality Check"
Posted by Macon Phillips
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Iraq,
Afghanistan, and the Story of Jim Norene
Posted by Jesse Lee
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Melody
Barnes and Rahm Emanuel Tell Stories at “Read to the Top!”
Posted by Eddie Lee
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USDA
Launches New Rural Tour Site, Ways to Stay Connected
Posted by Amanda Eamich
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La
Realidad: The truth about health insurance reform is now available
in Spanish
Posted by Luis Miranda
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Weekly
Address: Real Conversations about Health Insurance Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee
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Addressing
Some Misconceptions in Montana
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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United
We Serve: Stories of Service
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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The
Audacity to Win
Coming this fall: The Audacity to Win by David Plouffe.
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Monday
Memo: Foreign affairs shares spotlight with health reform
Posted: August 17th, 2009 08:52 AM ET
From CNN Chief National Correspondent John
King
Egyptain President Hosni Mubarak will visit the White House on
Tuesday.
(CNN) — Health care remains, without a doubt, President
Obama's top priority, though the week ahead will bring more of
a public focus on international and security issues.
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Obama
shifts focus to Iraq, Afghanistan wars
Posted: August 17th, 2009 10:46 AM ET
From CNN Senior White House Correspondent
Ed Henry
Roland Rochester says he's confident President Obama will handle
the Iraq and Afghanistan wars well.
PHOENIX, Arizona (CNN) — President Obama will take a brief
hiatus from his health care push on Monday and turn his focus
to the wars in Iraq in Afghanistan.
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Health
care debate focuses on public insurance option
Posted: August 17th, 2009 10:59 AM ET
President Obama has been pushing his health care reform plan
at town hall meetings.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – After weeks of battles over aspects of
President Obama's proposed health care reforms, the debate focused
Monday on one central issue: whether the U.S. government will
offer a public insurance option.
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President
Obama to debut on BlogTalkRadio
Posted: August 17th, 2009 04:45 PM ET
From CNN Audience Interaction Producer
Eric Kuhn
BlogTalkRadio.com, a social networking site, will host President
Obama on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – On the social networking check list,
President Barack Obama has been able to check off Facebook, Twitter,
and LinkedIn. Now he will add another social network to his list:
BlogTalkRadio.
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Pelosi:
'Strong support' for public option in House
Posted: August 17th, 2009 04:45 PM ET
From CNN's Lauren Kornreich
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there is still 'strong support'
for the public option.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – As President Obama seemed to signal that
a public insurance plan would not be a make-or-break issue for
his health care proposal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday
there is still "strong support" among her colleagues
for it to be included in the final bill.
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House
Democrat: Health care bill in doubt without public plan
Posted: August 17th, 2009 06:44 PM ET
From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
Rep. Anthony Weiner said Monday that President Obama will have
a 'very difficult' time getting a health care bill passed without
a public option.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – A liberal Democrat in Congress told CNN
Monday that President Obama will have a difficult time pushing
his health care plan through the House if a government-run insurance
program isn't included in the legislation.
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Blue
Dog: 'Excellent idea' to start over on health care reform
Posted: August 17th, 2009 07:32 PM ET
From CNN Senior Producer Kevin Bohn
Rep. Allen Boyd said Monday that it would be an 'excellent idea'
to start over on health care.
PERRY, Florida (CNN) – Acknowledging his amazement at the
crowds gathered to debate health care at his town halls, Rep.
Allen Boyd, D-Florida, faced three large gatherings on Monday
with many questioners voicing skepticism about the proposals
being debated in Washington.
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Obama,
Bill Clinton to meet at the White House Tuesday
Posted: August 17th, 2009 09:03 PM ET
From CNN White House Producer Shawna Shepherd
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former President
Clinton will meet with President Obama at the White House tomorrow
afternoon for the first time since Clinton's trip to North Korea
that secured the release of two jailed journalists Eung Lee and
Laura Ling in early August.
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Obama,
Clinton to discuss North Korea trip Tuesday
Posted: 09:25 PM ET
From Shawna Shepherd
CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former President
Bill Clinton will meet Tuesday with President Barack Obama for
the first time since Clinton traveled to North Korea earlier
this month to secure the release of two jailed journalists, White
House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said.
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HUD
Invitation for Bid: Northside Manor Apartments, Memphis, TN 38127
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Treasury
International Capital (TIC) Data for June
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Pentagon
: 'We Want to Hear from You'
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:15:00 -0500
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Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Department of
the Treasury
August 17, 2009
TG-264
The Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury
Department on Monday announced that they approved an extension
to the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) and
that, at this time, they do not anticipate any further additions
to the types of collateral that are eligible for the facility.
Conditions in financial markets have improved considerably in
recent months. Nonetheless, the markets for asset-backed securities
(ABS) backed by consumer and business loans and for commercial
mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) are still impaired and seem
likely to remain so for some time. To promote the flow of credit
to businesses and households and to facilitate the financing
of commercial properties, the Federal Reserve and Treasury approved
extending TALF loans against newly issued ABS and legacy CMBS
through March 31, 2010. Because new CMBS deals can take a significant
amount of time to arrange, the Federal Reserve and Treasury approved
TALF lending against newly issued CMBS through June 30, 2010.
The Board will continue to monitor financial conditions and will
consider in the future whether unusual and exigent circumstances
warrant a further extension of the TALF to help promote financial
stability and economic growth. The Federal Reserve and Treasury
had previously authorized TALF loans through December 31, 2009.
After having conducted a thorough analysis of a number of potential
candidates, the Federal Reserve and Treasury announced on Monday
that they are holding in abeyance any further expansion in the
types of collateral eligible for the TALF. The securities already
eligible for collateralizing TALF loans include the major types
of newly issued, triple-A-rated ABS backed by loans to consumers
and businesses, and newly issued and legacy triple-A-rated CMBS.
The Federal Reserve and Treasury are prepared to reconsider their
decision if financial or economic developments indicate that
providing TALF financing for investors' acquisitions of additional
types of securities is warranted.
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NASA
Launches New Technology: An Inflatable Heat Shield
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500
A successful NASA flight test Monday demonstrated how a spacecraft
returning to Earth can use an inflatable heat shield to slow
and protect itself as it enters the atmosphere at hypersonic
speeds.
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Air Force officials release Staff Sergeant
selections
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Air Force
officials selected 15,223 of 30,574 eligible Senior Airman for
promotion to Staff Sergeant for a selection rate of 49.79 percent.
The average score for those selected was
275.81, with an average time in grade and time in service of
2.09 and 4.69 years respectively. The average score was based
on the following point averages: 131.57 for enlisted performance
reports, 59.01 for the promotion fitness exam, 58.50 for the
specialty knowledge test, 18.30 for time in grade, 11.47 for
time in service and 0.94 for decorations.
The Staff Sergeant promotion list will
be released publicly Aug. 20 at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time
on the Air Force Personnel Center's public Web site, www.afpc.randolph.af.mil,
and on AFPC's “Ask” site – click “Spotlight,
then “Enlisted Promotions.”
At 1 p.m. CST on Aug. 20, Airmen can access
their score notices on the virtual MPF and the AF Portal. Those
selected for Staff Sergeant will be promoted according to their
promotion sequence number beginning in September.
As a reminder, the selections are tentative
until the data verification process is complete, which is no
later than 10 days after the promotion release date. AFPC officials
will notify Airmen, via military personnel flights and military
personnel elements, if their selection is in question.
The virtual promotion release is one of
the many technological initiatives AFPC has taken to deliver
personnel services via 24/7 Web-based personnel information.
For more information, visit the enlisted
promotions page on AFPC’s "Ask" Web site or call
the 24-hour Total Force Service Center - San Antonio at (800)
525-0102.
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U.S.
Department of State: The Long Road From Prague
Rose Gottemoeller
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and
Implementation
Woolands Conference Center
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
August 14, 2009
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Texas
Judge in Court over Decision to End Court Day as Death Row Appeal
Waited
Posted: 15 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By PAUL J. WEBER
SAN ANTONIO - As lawyers frantically tried to file the last-minute
appeal that could have halted the execution of a death row inmate,
the Texas judge who oversaw the only court who could hear it
was preparing to shut the doors for the day.
"We close at 5," Judge Sharon Keller told a court staffer
Sept. 25, 2007.
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Pres.
Obama Is Willing to Compromise to find middle ground on Public
Health Insurance Plan
Posted: 16 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By PHILIP ELLIOTT
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is willing to embrace insurance
cooperatives over a government-run plan as the White House faces
mounting opposition to its broad overhaul of the nation's health
care system.
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Pres.
Obama to Speak about Conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan
Posted: 16 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By LIZ SIDOTI
PHOENIX - President Barack Obama is pausing in his relentless
campaign for health care changes to bring a leading veterans
organization up to date on how he intends to proceed on dual
military commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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U.S.
Forces Help Connect Iraqi Army, Air Force
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:16:00 -0500
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FAST FACT: News on the Recovery and
Reinvestment Act
Did you know...
As students prepare to return to school, a Recovery Act project
that began this summer will fund 135,000 education jobs including
teachers, principals and support staff – The Recovery Act
funds will help to keep outstanding teachers in America’s
schools and help with necessary reforms to ensure that every
child in America can receive a complete and competitive education.
[Source: White House Recovery Office]
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Reconstruction
Team Helps Develop Afghanistan's Future
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:04:00 -0500
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Los
Angeles Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Comptroller of the Currency Hosts Community
Bank Directors Workshops
in Charlottesville, Virginia
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
will host workshops for national community bank directors in
Charlottesville, Virginia, at the Omni Charlottesville, September
29-30, 2009.
The workshops provide practical information that expands bank
directors' skills and understanding of issues facing their banks.
The workshops cover risk assessment (“Directors: Where is
the Risk in Your Bank”) and credit risk (“Credit Risk:
A Director’s Focus”).
Workshops will be held on consecutive days and cost $65 each.
Individuals may register for one or both of the workshops. Attendees
receive pre-course reading and course materials, an OCC telephone
seminar CD, a community bank supervision handbook, other supervisory
material, a continental breakfast, and lunch. Workshops are limited
to the first 50 registrants and are geared primarily to outside
directors of national community banks with assets of less than
$1 billion. Management directors may also find the workshops
beneficial.
For information or to register online, visit http://www.occ.gov/conference.htm
or call 336-451-0557.
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Federal
Election Commission August Reporting Reminders
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:38:27 -0500
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A new Federal Election Commission tip for
treasurers has been posted at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090817.
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USDA IMPLEMENTS FARM STORAGE FACILITY
LOAN PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 - Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that changes to the Farm
Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program have been implemented in
accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill, which will allow producers
of eligible commodities to obtain low-interest financing to build
or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities. The USDA Farm
Service Agency (FSA) administers FSFL on behalf of the USDA Commodity
Credit Corporation (CCC).
"President Obama and I are committed
to providing the necessary resources to keep producers financially
solvent before, during and after each crop year, and this program
will help ensure that they have adequate capacity to store their
harvest until they sell it on the open market," said Vilsack.
The maximum principal amount of a loan
through FSFL is $500,000. Participants are required to provide
a down payment of 15 percent, with CCC providing a loan for the
remaining 85 percent of the net cost of the eligible storage
facility and permanent drying and handling equipment. Loan terms
of 7, 10 or 12 years are available depending on the amount of
the loan. Interest rates for each term rate may be different
and are based on the rate which CCC borrows from the Treasury
Department.
Payments are available in the form of a
partial disbursement and the remaining final disbursement. The
partial disbursement will be available after a portion of the
construction has been completed. The final fund disbursement
will be made when all construction is completed. The maximum
amount of the partial disbursement will be 50 percent of the
projected and approved total loan amount.
Applications for FSFL must be submitted
to the FSA county office that maintains the farm's records. An
FSFL must be approved before any site preparation or construction
can begin.
The following commodities are eligible
for farm storage facility loans:
Corn, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans, oats,
peanuts, wheat, barley or minor oilseeds harvested as whole grain
Corn, grain sorghum, wheat, oats or barley harvested as other-than-whole
grain
Pulse crops - lentils, small chickpeas and dry peas
Hay
Renewable biomass
Fruits (including nuts) and vegetables - cold storage facilities
For more information about FSFL or other
FSA price support program, please visit your FSA county office
or www.fsa.usda.gov.
USDA News
oc.news@usda.gov
202 720-4623
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of
August 10, 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 August 10,
2009. It is
available here:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB09-229.html
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Bank
Crime Report 2009: Quarter 2
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Novel
2009-H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:30:00 -0500
This situation report provides an update to the international
situation as of August 14, 2009. World Health Organization (WHO)
regions have reported 177,457 laboratory-confirmed cases of novel
2009-H1N1 influenza virus (new H1N1) with 1,462 deaths. The laboratory-confirmed
cases represent an underestimation of total cases in the world
as many countries have shifted to strategies of clinical confirmation
and prioritization of laboratory testing for only persons with
severe illness and/or high risk conditions.
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Novel
H1N1 Flu: U.S. Situation Update
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:30:00 -0500
Map: Weekly Influenza Activity Estimates Reported by State and
Territorial Epidemiologists (Activity levels indicate geographic
spread of both seasonal and novel influenza A [H1N1] viruses)
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NRC
Conducting Special Inspection at Columbia Generating Station
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Sequoyah
Nuclear Plant, Units 1 And 2 - Request for Additional Information
Regarding the Upgrade of Emergency Core Cooling System Requirements
Per Nureg-1431 (TAC Nos. ME1115 AND ME1116)
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Colorado
Guard Return
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:41:14 -0500
It was a joyous weekend for some members of the Colorado Air
National Guard and their families. Hundreds of people came out
to the Aurora Sports Complex to welcome home members from Iraq.
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USPHS
Commissioned Corps: A Global Emergency Preparedness and Response
Asset
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Reconstruction
Team Teaches Basic Skills to Iraqis
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:42:00 -0500
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Crystal
River Nuclear Plant, Unit No.3 - Request for Withholding Information
from Public Disclosure (TAC No. ME0730)
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Croatia (08/09)
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:59:27 -0500
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Secretary Salazar Announces Rise in
Visitation to National Parks in 2009: Visits to Parks and Public
Lands are Energizing Local Economies
BOZEMAN, MT – Secretary of the Interior
Ken Salazar announced today that
America’s national parks are seeing more visitors in 2009
than a year
earlier, according to visitation information collected by the
National Park
Service (NPS). In the first half of 2009, national park units
experienced
127,728,898 visits, an increase of nearly 4.5 million visits
over the same
period in 2008. In June alone, visitation to national parks increased
by
over 718,000 visits between 2008 to 2009.
“America’s national parks and
public lands provide affordable and
accessible recreational opportunities from coast to coast,”
said Secretary
Salazar. “It is great to see so many Americans, including
the First
Family, take advantage of the incredible natural, cultural, and
historic
resources that we have here at home. Especially when times are
tough, our
parks and public lands refuel the spirit and help energize local
economies.”
Earlier this year, Secretary Salazar announced
that the National Park
Service would be offering three “fee free weekends”
in 2009. President
Obama and his family will be visiting Yellowstone National Park
and Grand
Canyon National Park this weekend, which is the third fee-free
weekend of
the summer. All 391 national parks across the nation will offer
free
admission to all visitors on August 15-16.
“I am hopeful that the fee free weekends
are making it even easier for
Americans to enjoy the special places that belong to all of us,”
added
Secretary Salazar. “I encourage families to visit www.recreation.gov
to
get great ideas for trips to national parks, wildlife refuges,
public
lands, and forests near their homes.”
National park units serve as primary economic
generators in local
communities across America. Each year, park visitors spend $11
billion in
local economies, supporting 213,000 jobs in gateway communities,
including
54,000 jobs in the hotel and restaurant sectors, 23,000 jobs
in retail, and
18,000 in amusements sectors. In addition, the NPS has nearly
600
concessioners at 120 different sites, employing over 25,000 people.
To stimulate additional economic activity
and to protect the national parks
for future generations, the Department of the Interior is investing
$750
million in nearly 800 projects through the American Recovery
and
Reinvestment Act. Projects will preserve and protect national
icons and
historic landscapes, improve energy efficiency and renewable
energy use,
remediate abandoned mine lands, and provide $15 million in grants
to
protect and restore buildings at historically black colleges
and
universities. Additional funding through the Federal Highway
Administration
will improve park roads for millions of visitors.
To plan a park visit or check out promotions
offered this weekend by park
partners who operate tours, hotels, restaurants, and gift shops
look online
at http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.
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Commentary:
Remembering Pentagon Spokesman Ken Bacon
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:01:00 -0500
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CBP
ISF/"10+2" 2009 Trade Outreach Schedule
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:33:15 -0500
CBP is hosting trade outreach events in various locations around
the country to provide the trade community with an opportunity
to learn more about the new Importer Security Filing and Additional
Carrier Requirements (a.k.a. ISF/"10+2") interim final
rule. (more)
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Troops
in Iraq Release Detainees, Apprehend Suspects
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:06:00 -0500
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Seabrook
Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1, Request for Withholding Information
From Public Disclosure (TAC No. ME1386)
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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS HOLD
'RURAL TOUR' COMMUNITY FORUM IN NORTH CAROLINA
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Education
Secretary Arne Duncan Host Community Forum on the Importance
of Education in Revitalizing and Rebuilding Rural America
HAMLET, N.C., August 17, 2009 - U.S. Secretary
of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Education Secretary Arne Duncan
today visited North Carolina and held a 'Rural Tour' community
forum to discuss the importance of strengthening education in
communities throughout the country to revitalize rural America.
The cabinet secretaries will also listen to local residents talk
about how the federal government can assist them, and discuss
solutions to challenges facing their communities. This event
follows the launch of the Obama Administration's 'Rural Tour'
in June.
"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 Vilsack.
"It is imperative that schools are equipping students with
the skills they need for the future, and this forum will help
us to hear thoughts, concerns and stories in North Carolina to
collect ideas about how our government can better serve teachers
and students in these communities."
"We know the best ideas always come
from the local level and we must take advantage of this historic
opportunity to use unprecedented resources to help all communities,"
said Duncan. "We have way too many children dropping out
of school and not enough students completing college. At the
same time, we have more good examples of what works than ever
before and we need to replicate those good examples at the local
level and take them to scale. If we can do this, we can change
the lives of children forever."
Secretary Vilsack also highlighted the
USDA's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act efforts that are
underway in North Carolina and across the country, including
the following:
* Through USDA's Rural Development, more
than $19 million will be made available for 40 community facilities
projects. Community Facility Grants will allow towns across North
Carolina to purchase critical emergency service vehicles and
equipment, build Emergency Operations Centers and community centers.
* USDA's Farm Service Agency is providing
$5.34 million through 74 Direct Operating Farm Loans. These loans
help farms purchase items such as livestock, farm equipment,
feed, seed, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance, and other operating
expenses.
* USDA's Forest Service is providing $13.2
million for 15 projects through the Forest Service Capital Improvement
and Maintenance program. This work will reduce sedimentation
in streams, restore water quality and fish habitat and provide
safe public transportation.
* USDA's Forest Service is providing $6.7
million for 5 projects through the Forest Service Wildland Fire
Management program. This work will aid wildfire mitigation through
fuel reduction and forest maintenance.
* USDA's Rural Development has helped guarantee
2,945 loans worth nearly $390 million in the state of North Carolina
through the Single Family Housing Loan program. These loans help
residents and producers to have access to the capital they need
to keep rural communities strong.
* USDA's National Resources Conservation
Service announced more than $5.3 million in funding for watershed
operations and $741,000 for 3 floodplain easement projects.
* Through USDA, the Recovery Act provided
for an estimated increase of $608 million in Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in North Carolina. Most four-person
households will receive an $80 increase in their monthly SNAP
benefit. Eligibility limits on jobless adults will be suspended
in most areas. The State of North Carolina also received $4.6
million in State Administrative Funds.
* USDA is also helping low-income North
Carolina residents to receive healthy, nutritious meals through
$3.9 million in funding from The Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Kids in North Carolina also will benefit from $3.3 million through
the National School Lunch Program.
* USDA's Rural Development is providing
$5.8 million for North Lenoir Water Corporation as they construct
a Water and Waste Treatment project.
* USDA's Rural Development has issued three
Rural Business and Enterprise Grants for a total of $225,000
to the Henderson-Vance Downtown Improvement Project and the City
of Reidsville Downtown Revitalization. This funding will be used
as a revolving loan to revitalize downtown business and used
to renovate the former Bank of Reidsville into commercial and
retail space.
All Americans can follow the Rural Tour's
progress on a new website, www.RuralTour.gov
or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour.
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Yellow
Ribbon Program Provides Support Services
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:24:00 -0500
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Eligible
Foreign Establishments for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
The list of eligible foreign establishments
(Canada) has recently been updated, and is now available.
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
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Phoenix
Working Young Democrats Happy Hour Mixer
Host: Phoenix Working Young Democrats
Start Time: Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, August 26 at 8:00pm
Where: Turf Pub
To see more details and RSVP
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USDA Launches New Website for Obama
Administration's Rural Tour
Visitors to www.RuralTour.gov Can Join
the Conversation About Challenges Facing Rural America; Additional
'Social Media' Tools Help Enhance Communication with People Throughout
the Country
WASHINGTON, August 17, 2009 - The U.S.
Department of Agriculture today launched a new website designed
to enhance discussions and facilitate innovation for issues facing
rural America as part of the Obama Administration's Rural Tour.
This week, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack will lead Rural Tour
Community Forums in Hamlet, N.C., Des Moines, Iowa, and Sedalia,
Mo., bringing the total number of Rural Tour stops to 16. The
many new features on www.RuralTour.gov
will enable Americans across the country to share their stories,
provide feedback, and get information on what is happening on
the tour.
"The goal of Obama Administration's
Rural Tour is to reach out to people in rural communities to
listen, learn, and address the issues facing rural Americans,"
said Vilsack. "The website launched today will be an important
part of achieving these goals by providing the tools for people
across the country to be a part of the conversations beyond tour
stops."
The Rural Tour site features several new
features. First, all Americans are invited to "Join the
Conversation," where they can share their own stories, even
if they are unable to make it to one of the rural tour forums
personally. Second, information about upcoming events and reports
from past forums are easily available. Finally, the site includes
a "What's Working" section where people can share Recovery
Act projects and stories about people who are making a difference
in their community.
In addition to the new website, Americans
can follow the Rural Tour progress on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour
where they can get the latest news and live updates from the
road. Additionally, a USDA Facebook fan page is available at
www.facebook.com/usda
that features news and information regarding the department's
ongoing mission across the country and around the world. Everyone
is encouraged to visit the page and become a fan. Finally, USDA
will be posting videos from the tour on YouTube at www.youtube.com/usda
and photos at www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov.
In June, President Obama announced that
Secretary Vilsack will lead the Administration's Rural Tour to
visit rural communities in states throughout the country. Secretary
Vilsack is scheduled to lead Rural Tour events with a variety
of other top administration officials over the coming weeks and
months in Missouri, New Mexico, Iowa, and Ohio. Since being sworn
in, Secretary Vilsack has led rural listening sessions held in
Hamlet, N.C., Bethel, Alaska, St. John Parish, La., Blairs, Va.,
West Salem, Wis., Charlotte, Mich., Concord, N.H., Wattsburg,
Pa., Danville, Ind., Geneseo, Ill., Harrodsburg, Ky., Ludowici,
Ga., Portageville, Mo., and Brush, Colo.
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NRC
Announces Selection of New Member of the Advisory Committee on
Medical Uses of Isotopes
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NRC
Announces Hearing Opportunity, Public Meetings in Hawaii on U.S.
Army Depleted Uranium Munitions
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City
of Hempstead TX Officials Convicted of Bribery Sentenced
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Afghan
War 'Fundamental' to U.S. Defense, Obama Tells VFW
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:49:00 -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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Department
of Defense officially launched a new website Monday
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:46:37 -0500
The Department of Defense officially launched a new website Monday
which uses social networking tools to engage the American public.
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U.S.
Department of State Secretary's Remarks: Iraq Bombings
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:17:00 -0500
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South
Texas Nuclear Energy Project, Units 1 and 2 - Correction to Correction
Letter Dated December 2, 2008
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FY
2010 Round of NACA Program Open
August 17, 2009
[CDFI-2009-40]
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Ohio Young Democrats Aug. 2009 newsletter
"Check out the Aug. 2009 OYD newsletter
at http://www.ohioyd.org/index.php?page=news&full=44.
We've compiled info about health care reforms at the state and
federal level, updates on Young Dems in Congress, a look at a
local chapter and more. Please share your thoughts, suggestions
and reactions on this page. Thanks!"
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Mon. 8/17 - Tues. 8/18, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Netroots Nation Conference with White House Adviser Valerie
Jarrett (8pm)
* Pres. Obama Addresses VFW National Convention (9:10pm)
* Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) Veterans Town Hall (9:45pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes on Tues., Sept. 8
* HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius on Health Care Fraud Prevention
Efforts (10am) - LIVE
* Defense Dept. Briefing on NATO Security Operations in Afghanistan
(11am) - LIVE
* NEMA Pres. Nancy Dragani on Building the Homeland Security
Enterprise (3pm) - LIVE
* Pres. Obama & Egyptian Pres. Mubarak Joint Press Briefing
(Time TBA) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Communicators: Ellen Miller, Sunlight Foundation, Co-Founder
& Exec. Dir. (8pm)
* Book TV: Gillian Tett, Author, "Fool's Gold" (8:30pm)
* Book TV: Chris Anderson, Author, "Free: A Radical Price"
(9:20pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Recess. Reconvenes on Tuesday, Sept. 8
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Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
August 17, 2009
Hoyer Statement on Six-Month Anniversary
of the Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the six-month anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act:
“Six months ago, President Obama signed the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act—a sweeping effort to check the economic
crisis he inherited and put Americans back to work. Today, it
is clear that the Recovery Act stopped the economic freefall,
has started putting Americans to work building vital infrastructure
projects, and prevented massive layoffs of public servants like
teachers and police officers.
“Among the many positive indicators,
we have seen a rebound in the housing market, a stabilizing GDP,
and a decline in the rate of job losses, including a July with
the fewest jobs lost in a year. As the Wall Street Journal reported
last week, ‘The majority of the economists…surveyed
during the past few days said the recession that began in December
2007 is now over.’ And the Recovery Act has been a prime
cause of the recession’s end. As even Senator John McCain
has acknowledged, ‘It’s very clear that the stimulus
has had some effect, and I’ll be glad to give [President
Obama] credit for that.’
“Nevertheless, jobs are the last thing
to recover in an economic rebound, and many Americans are still
struggling with unemployment. But as more recovery funds continue
to be distributed as planned, I am hopeful that even more Americans
will return to work this fall.”
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VACANCY:
Records Management Technician, GS-0303-8
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:40:08 -0500
WN-09-2C-0217-SEG1 (Closing Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Administrative Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303-05/06
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:31:18 -0500
WN/DEU-09-MW-050-KMT1 (Closing Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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VACANCY:
Program Support Assistant (OA), GS-303-5
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:05:21 -0500
WN/DE-09-EM-0206-KJD1 (Closing Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Special Assistant, GS-0301-14
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:47:00 -0500
DE-09-468-MAF3 (Closing Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Upcoming Afghanistan Elections
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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Obama
Pledges Support for Troops, Veterans
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:59:00 -0500
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South Dakota Young Democrats Report
on YDA National Convention
Dear Friends,
The YDA National Convention was a HUGE success. I want to thank
all of our members, and supporters, as our charter was officially
accepted at the Conventions.
Here are some other key highlights:
-5 awesome delegates attended from across
the state:
President Kristin Aschenbrenner, Aberdeen
National Committeeman Michael Pyle, Rapid City
National Committeewoman Devon Muko, Vermillion
Secretary Hassan Ali, Sioux Falls
Angie Buhl, Sioux Falls
-President Kristin Aschenbrenner was asked
to introduce DNC Secretary Alice Germond in front of several
hundred people at the Welcome Reception.
-President Kristin Aschenbrenner was unanimously
elected Rural Cacaus Secretary
-We helped write the national platform
for YDA including an amendment that YDA supports reform to IHS
to improve quality and access, and that YDA supports increased
access to polling locations, particularly on college campuses,
in rural communities, and on reservations.
- South Dakota unanimously supported Team
YDA Works for our new leadership, and every member of YDA Works
was elected. The new leadership has shown a dedication to helping
us turn South Dakota BLUE!
-Delegates attended multiple caucuses and
trainings and came back armed with resources and ideas to move
forward. Please talk to any of the delegates for more information.
Thanks again for your support in getting
us to our first National Convention in decades.
Sincerely,
Kristin Aschenbrenner
630-204-1423
kaschen@hotmail.com
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DoD
Contracts for August 17, 2009
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:00:00 -0500
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CDFI
Certification webpage
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Certified
CDFIs by Organization Type for August 2009
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Certified
CDFIs by State for August 2009
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Certified
CDFIs by Organization Name for August 2009
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CDE
Certification webpage
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Certified
CDEs by State for August 2009
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Certified
CDEs by Organization Name for August 2009
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CFTC
Seeks Public Comment on its Notice of Intent to Determine Whether
the Carbon Financial Instrument Listed for Trading by the Chicago
Climate Exchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery
Function, August 17, 2009
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Former
Credit Suisse Broker Convicted in $1 Billion Securities Fraud
Scheme
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:49:37 -0500
Former Credit Suisse broker Eric Butler was convicted by a federal
jury in Brooklyn, New York of conspiracy and securities fraud
in connection with a scheme in which investors suffered losses
totaling almost $1 billion.
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Illinois
Man Indicted for Lying to FBI about Terrorism Activity
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:03:34 -0500
Uzair Ali Hashmi, of Chicago, Illinois, was indicted on federal
charges for allegedly providing false information about possible
terrorism activity to the FBI, causing agents to aggressively
investigate the information before determining that it was a
hoax.
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Virginia
Loan Broker Pleads Guilty to Multiple Fraud Charges
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:51:04 -0500
Hayung Peter Jin, of Centerville, Virginia, pled guilty to multiple
fraud charges in connection with two separate schemes he ran
out of his loan brokerage business located in Annandale, Virginia
that served primarily Korean Americans in the Washington metropolitan
area.
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Texas
Doctors Charged in Superseding Indictment, Medicare and Medicaid
fraud
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:48:04 -0500
A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas returned a superseding
indictment against Dr. Arun Sharma and his wife, Dr. Kiran Sharma,
M.D., charging them with 35 more counts of illegally distributing
narcotics, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, and money laundering.
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U.S.
Army Captain Charged with Accepting Bribes in Iraq
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:56:00 -0500
U.S. Army Captain Bryant Williams, of Clarksville, Tennessee,
was indicted in Manhattan federal court for allegedly steering
more than $500,000 in U.S. Army contracts to favored contractors
in exchange for tens of thousands of dollars in bribe payments
while he was stationed in Baghdad, Iraq.
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New
York Executive Arrested on Securities and Wire Fraud Charges
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:50:10 -0500
Stephen R. Green, of Locust Valley, New York, the chairman and
CEO of Mayfair Capital Group, LLC, was arrested by agents of
the FBI on securities fraud and wire fraud charges.
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Florida
Man Pleads Guilty to $123 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:43:40 -0500
Reinaldo Guerra, of Miami, Florida, pled guilty to one count
of conspiracy to commit Medicare fraud and one count of Medicare
fraud.
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Florida
Medical Supply Company Owner Convicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:40:33 -0500
Adonis Ortiz, of Miami, the owner of a durable medical equipment
company, was found guilty of health care fraud and conspiracy
to commit health care fraud in connection with his role in the
submission of more than $6 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare.
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Pennsylvania
County Administrator Sentenced for Fraud
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:29:00 -0500
Charles A. Costanzo, of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, was sentenced
to 70 months in prison for fraud, money laundering, and tax charges
in connection with the administration of the Lackawanna County
Workers' Compensation fund.
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NATO-ISAF
Generals To Brief Live From Afghanistan
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:30:00 -0500
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:21:00 -0500
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What's
New at HCUP User Support for Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Primary
Care Practice-Based Research Networks for Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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USBP
in the News
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:08:21 -0500
For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located
under Newsroom.
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Young Dems @ West Georgia
Hello everyone!
I personally would like to welcome everyone
back to West Georgia for another exciting school year! In case
you don’t know, my name is Frederick Curtis and I am the
new President of the Young Democrats of West Georgia.
We just recently finalized the members
of the e-board, so more information on that will come out shortly.
In the mean time, if any of you have any ideas, questions, or
concerns, or you just simply want to get up and talk a little
bit, feel free to contact me. I have included my contact information
below.
I will send out more information as the
month progresses, and also as we inch closer to our first meeting.
See you all soon, and continue to believe in CHANGE!
Democratically yours,
Frederick E. Curtis II
fcurtis2@gmail.com
404-488-6571
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Marines
in Afghanistan
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:36:26 -0500
U.S. Marines were locked in battle with Taliban fighters as they
continued efforts to secure the strategic town of Dahaneh in
the southern Afghanistan province of Helmand.
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Citizen
Soldiers Return
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:36:33 -0500
After a year-long deployment in Afghanistan, 13 members of the
Illinois Army National Guard are back in the U.S.
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule 8/18/2009
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:20:00 -0500
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In First Six Months, Recovery Act Has
Positive Impact
When President Obama took office, we were
facing the greatest economic crisis in a generation and the economy
appeared to be on the verge of a depression. In its first 6 months,
the Recovery Act has worked to stabilize economic conditions,
stem job losses, rebuild our economic base, help those harmed
by this crisis, and create the stability necessary to get us
on the road to economic recovery.
Click
here to read more about the positive impact the Recovery Act
has had in its first six months.
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FEC
TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:56:54 -0500
WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public
its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter,
the respondent agreed to pay a civil penalty of $10,000.
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U.S.
Department of State : United Kingdom Congestion Tax
Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of the
Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 17, 2009
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Riverside
County Young Democrats: San Fransisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in Riverside
this Thursday visiting Chemawa Middle School at 6:00 PM
Gavin Newsom (San Fransisco Mayor and 2010
Gubernatorial Candidate) is visiting Chemawa Middle School at
6:00 PM. The event is free and open to anyone. Come see a possible
future governor. Free tickets are at http://www.gavinnewsom.com/events,
take a look at his stances on the issues while you're there!
Here's the event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136982560808
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - August 17
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:33:42 -0500
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
August 17, 2009
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N.
Korea agrees to resume family reunions
from CBC | Ticker
North Korea agreed Monday to lift border restrictions with South
Korea to allow reunions of separated families and restart stalled
tourism ventures in its latest gesture of conciliation toward
Seoul after nearly 18 months of rising tensions.
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China
submits draft private-equity regulation plan
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
China’s state planning agency reportedly submits a draft
set of rules to regulate private equity funds to the nation’s
highest administrative body.
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Novartis
gets FDA approval for MS drug
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Novartis said Monday
that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its multiple
sclerosis medicine Extavia. The drug has been approved for the
treatment of relapsing forms of MS to reduce the frequency of
clinical exacerbations. The therapy is also indicated for patients
who have experienced a first clinical episode of MS and have
features consistent with the disease as shown by magnetic resonance
imaging.
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Swedbank
to raise $2.1 billion though share sale
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Swedbank announces that it will sell $2.07 billion of new shares
to further strengthen its capital position.
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China's
CIC to buy U.S. mortgage paper: report
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
China’s $200 billion sovereign wealth fund, China Investment
Corp., is preparing to invest up to $2 billion in U.S. mortgage
securities, according to a media report Monday.
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Recession
over in Japan
from CBC | Ticker
Japan's economy broke free of recession in the second quarter,
the government said Monday, expanding at an annual pace of 3.7
per cent on a strong rebound in exports
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CIT
calls $1 bln note tender offer a success
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Volkswagen
deliveries up 6.7%
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- German car maker
Volkswagen said Monday that deliveries in July rose 6.7% to 556,900
units, marking the third successive month of growth. Deliveries
in the group's home market rose 26.9% to 113,700 units as it
continued to benefit from the German scrappage deal. Chinese
deliveries were up 68.4% at 127,900 units, while deliveries in
Europe were down 3% at 286,900. Volkswagen-branded cars saw a
15.2% increase in deliveries to 351,000 vehicles.
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U.S.
Empire state index highest since Nov. 2007
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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U.S.
Treasurys pull sharply higher
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. Treasurys
rallied on Monday, with investors fleeing equities to the relative
safety of government debt in the face of economic worries fueled
by downbeat consumer sentiment data on Friday. U.S. stock futures
pointed to a sharply lower opening. The 10-year note yield, which
moves in reverse of price, fell to its lowest level so far this
month, lately at 3.496%.
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Oil
futures stay lower after economic data
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Oil futures continued
to trade sharply lower after data showed that the U.S. Empire
state manufacturing index rose in August. Crude for September
delivery fell $1.47, or 2.2%, to $66.04 a barrel in electronic
trading on Globex. Tumbling global equity markets and dollar
strength have put oil prices under heavy selling pressure.
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New
York factories expanding in August
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Business improved
for manufacturers in New York in August, according to the Empire
State index released Monday by the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
The index rose to 12.1 from negative 0.6 in July. It's the first
positive reading since April 2008, and the highest since November
2007. Readings over zero mean most firms said business was improving
compared with the prior month. Two key components of the index
-- new orders and shipments -- rose to their highest levels in
more than a year.
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Treasury
prices stay higher after data
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices
continued to trade higher, sending yields lower, after data showed
that the U.S. Empire state manufacturing index rose in August.
Yields on 10-year notes fell 6 basis points to 3.515%. The positive
economic data wasn't enough to stop safe-haven flows into government
debt, as global equity markets posted steep losses. U.S. stock-index
futures pointed to a sharply lower opening on Wall Street.
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Canadians
optimistic about economy: poll
from CBC | Ticker
Canadians are feeling pretty good about where their economy is
headed, a new poll suggests.
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German
firms ink $3 billion U.S. solar plant pact
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- German thermal
solar specialist Solar Millennium AG and German construction
and engineering firm MAN Ferrostaal AG on Monday said they formed
a joint venture to build three utility-scale plants in the Southwestern
U.S. at a cost of about $3 billion. Each plant will produce enough
electricity to power about 80,000 homes. Solar Millennium AG
will own 70% and MAN Ferrostaal's U.S. subsidiary, MAN Ferrostaal
Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio will own 30% of the new venture, Solar
Trust of America LLC. Solar Trust of America obtained Solar Millennium's
power purchase agreements with Southern California Edison to
deliver up to 726 megawatts of electricity.
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Fed
extends TALF liquidity program to June
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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NASA
assembles new moon rocket
from CBC | Ticker
NASA has completed the assembly of its Ares I-X rocket, the first
new launch system dedicated to manned spaceflight in a quarter
of a century.
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Vancouver's
Canada Line opens with free rides
from CBC | Video
Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for the
opening of the $2-billion Canada Line in Vancouver and Richmond
on Monday afternoon.
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New
York Fed buys $7 billion in Treasurys
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The Federal Reserve
Bank of New York bought $7.016 billion in Treasurys on Monday.
Dealers submitted $15.94 billion in debt maturing between 2013
and 2016 to the Fed. The U.S. central bank has purchased more
than $250 billion of the $300 billion in U.S. debt it promised
in March to buy in an effort to keep borrowing costs, particularly
for companies and homebuyers, affordable. Last week, the Fed
said it would extend the program through October, a month later
than expected.
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Record
British UFO sightings in 1990s
from CBC | Film News
An increase in public awareness about aliens and UFO likely contributed
to the record number of sightings reported to Britain's Defence
Ministry in 1996, according to Britain's National Archives UFO
consultant, David Clarke.
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U.S.
home builders index highest since June 2008
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Canada
PM attends the opening of the 2009 Canada Games
from Canada News Centre - Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in the opening
ceremonies of the 2009 Canada Games, being held from August 15-29
at sites throughout Prince Edward Island.
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Hockey
Canada unveils Olympic jerseys
from CTV BritishColumbiaHome
Canada's hockey teams will have a local flair as they gun for
gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics next February.
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MTSU
College Democrats : Mobilizing a counter to the tea party protest
on Saturday
This is from Ashley Renner:
Hi: I'm working with the coalition (Dems,
labor, students, etc) that's organizing to counter the tea party
protest on Saturday and then mobilizing youth to attend Bart
Gordon's town hall on meeting on Monday.
We just finished the facebook page for
the event. Would you be willing to send the page or the event
info out to your "MTSU College Democrats" page members?
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=251770745533&ref=nf
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Economic
Report: Builders' confidence inches higher in August
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
U.S. home builders are more confident in August than at any time
in the past year, but most of them still think the market is
poor, a trade group reports.
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Gold
futures end lower as dollar rallies
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures
fell sharply on Monday as a sell-off in Chinese stocks overnight
led the U.S. dollar to rally against major rivals and investors
to cash in on some of the past months' gains. December gold futures,
the most active contract, dropped $12.90 to end at $935.80 an
ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
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Banks
report weaker demand for most types of loans
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Credit
crunch to persist for year at least year
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Banks
still tightening credit policies, Fed says
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Facebook
to address Canadian privacy issues
from CBC | Ticker
Facebook is moving to address concerns raised by Canada's privacy
commissioner and will soon implement measures that give users
better control over their personal information.
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German
firms join for solar-thermal push in U.S.
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Solar Millennium and MAN Ferrostaal form a joint venture to build
up to three utility-scale plants in Southern California at a
cost about $1 billion each.
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AIG
to pay new CEO annual salary of $7 mln
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Judge
in BC Rail trial steps down
from CBC | Ticker
The judge in charge of the BC Rail corruption trial has stepped
down to take a new job with the B.C. Court of Appeal, but she
says that does not mean the five-year-old case will be delayed.
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Shanghai
Composite rises 0.1% to 2,872.90
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Hang
Seng Index rises 0.3% in opening minutes
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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B.C.
Rail e-mails from 2002 and 2003 no longer exist: government lawyer
from The Georgia Straight - Blogs
Electronic records of cabinet and staff communications in 2002
and 2003 that may be relevant to the ongoing B.C. Rail corruption
trial no longer exist, a government lawyer said in B.C. Supreme
Court today (August 17).
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Trading
likely helped Canada banks avoid worst
from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
A recent rise in capital markets activity likely helps Canadian
banks avoid steeper drops in earnings in their most recent quarter,
mirroring a trend that also helped second-quarter results at
U.S. banks.
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Preliminary
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Debut At Open House In Orleans
Parish
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:14:35 -0500
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The public is invited to view newly revised
Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) for Orleans
Parish at an open house on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. The open
house will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Berhman Center, 2529
General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70114
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