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Kucinich Resolution to End the War
(December 9, 2009) Congressman Dennis Kucinich is circulating two "privileged resolutions" to trigger votes to end the wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Congressman Kucinich, in a written release,
earlier today stated: "Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States makes it Congress' responsibility to determine whether or not we go to war or stay at war. Consistent with Article I, Section 8, the privileged resolutions will invoke the War Powers Resolution of 1973. I ask for your support of these resolutions, which will be introduced in the House in January." "Yesterday, with the U.S. Secretary of Defense at his side, the President of Afghanistan declared that his country's security forces will need financial and training assistance from the United States for the next 15-20 years." "We cannot afford these wars. We cannot afford the loss of lives. We cannot afford the cost to taxpayers. We cannot afford to fail to exercise our constitutional right to end the wars." "Please sign onto the privileged resolutions to end the wars and to bring our troops home." "Stand up for our troops. Stand up for the truth. Stand up for the Constitution and Congress' responsibility."
Please Contribute – Together we can help end the war. Thank you, |
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DOT
Legislation Sent to Congress for Department of Transportation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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DOE Announces Tougher Enforcement of Appliance
Standards Reporting Requirements Manufacturers have until January 8, 2010 to demonstrate compliance with energy efficiency standards WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Energy announced today that manufacturers of certain residential products have a 30 day window ending January 8, 2010 to submit accurate certification reports and compliance statements as part of enhanced enforcement of DOE’s energy efficiency appliance standards program. Under federal law, manufacturers of some products covered by DOE appliance standards are required to certify with the Department that their models meet the energy conservation standards. This 30 day period will help DOE ensure compliance with its regulations, sanction those who fail to comply, and treat all those subject to the requirements fairly and equally. “Certification reports provide the Department with important information that allow us to verify if a manufacturer is complying with the energy efficiency standards that deliver significant energy and cost savings to the American public,” said DOE General Counsel Scott Blake Harris. “This 30 day period will provide all manufacturers the same opportunity to submit correct data to DOE before we begin broader enforcement actions.” Following this 30 day window, DOE will begin aggressively enforcing these reporting requirements, including seeking civil penalties or fines. This 30 day period does not apply to violations of the actual energy conservation standards. DOE will continue to take action against any manufacturer whose products do not meet the federal efficiency standards. Both manufacturers and companies that trademark or label products are subject to the reporting requirements. These requirements include a certification report for each basic appliance model covered by the energy standards, along with a signed compliance statement. Additional details about the requirements and the 30 day window are available HERE. ### |
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FDIC Makes Public October Enforcement Actions; One Administrative Hearing Scheduled for December FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) today released a list of orders of administrative enforcement
actions taken against banks and individuals in October. No administrative
hearings are scheduled. |
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Treasury
Announces Open Government Plan December 9, 2009 TG-434 |
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"Virtual
USA" Information-Sharing Initiative Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0600 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today officially launched Virtual USA, an innovative information-sharing initiative—developed in collaboration with the emergency response community and state and local governments across the nation—that helps federal, state, local and tribal first responders communicate during emergencies. |
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U.S. Department of State Launches Open Government Initiative Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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THE
WHIP PACK | BILL TEXT & BACKGROUND | WEEK OF DECEMBER 7,
2009 |
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Michael
Barr Remarks to the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition 8th Annual
Conference December 9, 2009 TG-435 |
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Gates
Tours NATO Command Center Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:12:40 -0600 Defense Secretary Robert Gates toured the Command Center in Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday. |
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International Counterterrorism Policy in the Obama Administration Daniel Benjamin Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Ellen Tauscher Geneva, Switzerland December 9, 2009 |
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Gates
Reviews Support Ops in Afghanistan Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:57:00 -0600 |
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Agenda
for Public Workshop: Emerging Arboviruses: Evaluating the Threat
to Transfusion and Transplantation Safety (PDF - 36KB) |
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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES NEW USDA OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the opening of the Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO). This office was established by the 2008 Farm bill to improve access to USDA programs and enhance the viability and profitability of small farms and ranches, beginning farmers and ranchers, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Interim director, Terry D'Addio, has been appointed and additional staffing announcements will be made in December. "This Office will help ensure that access is provided to all USDA customers in an equal and fair manner and enable USDA employees to be increasingly responsive to the American people they serve," said Vilsack. The Office has five key program areas: Small and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers; Farm Worker Coordination; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers; Higher Education Institutions Program; Community Engagement and Accountability. Secretary Vilsack is working to transform USDA into a more productive and engaged organization. Under Vilsack's leadership, USDA has already pioneered a host of new outreach efforts to engage community groups and minority organizations from throughout the country and provide them opportunities to meet with senior USDA officials to discuss potential partnerships and learn more about the department's services. # |
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Congressional
Testimony for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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NASA
Making Government More Accessible With Cutting-Edge Use Of New
Media Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600 NASA is supporting the White House’s Open Government Directive with a number of Internet-based programs designed to make the agency more accessible and create a dialog with the American people about their space program. |
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NORAD
Officials Ready to Track Santa's Flight Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:02:00 -0600 |
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USDA TO SPONSOR WEB-BASED NUTRITION GAMING CONTEST IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT'S OPEN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNCS) is launching the Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge, which supports the President's Open Government Initiative by holding a national contest that will promote healthier dietary habits among children. "The Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge highlights the Obama Administration's commitment to combating childhood obesity and improving the nutritional health of America's youth," said Vilsack. "We are excited to spur innovation by making it easier for high-tech companies and individuals to identify collaborative, entrepreneurial opportunities. Those who participate in this challenge will be important partners in helping our kids make smarter choices about the foods they eat." USDA released a dataset with 1,000 of the most common food items as well as open source codes from USDA nutrition resources to enable development of a Web-based learning application that incorporates the USDA-generated dataset. This challenge is open to entrepreneurs, software developers and students to design a creative and educational game targeted to kids, especially "tweens", aged 9-12. The dataset is available to the public on Data.gov and MyPyramid.gov. The Web-based games will help motivate kids to learn about healthy dietary habits and the importance of eating more nutritional foods. Using the foods dataset, the game should be centered on educational messages that emphasize one or more key nutrition concepts from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans ( www.dietaryguidelines.gov ) and the MyPyramid Food Guidance System ( www.mypyramid.gov ). The FNCS Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion will begin accepting fully developed Web-based games in the spring of 2010 that will be judged by a panel of public and private sector nutrition and gaming experts. The Popular Choice winner will be selected based on public votes, so stay tuned for more information. Additional details will be posted at www.MyPyramid.gov as they are available. The dataset containing more than 1,000 commonly eaten foods and the open source code used for MyFood-a-pedia and the MyPyramid Menu Planner are available on the Website. For examples of USDA-developed nutrition games and resources, visit the MyPyramid Blast Off Game ( www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html ), My Pyramid Menu Planner ( www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx ), and MyFood-a-pedia ( www.myfoodapedia.gov ). For detailed information about the Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge, go to www.mypyramid.gov . Congress is currently considering reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, which provides a historic opportunity to advance the health and nutrition of America's children through the National School Lunch Program and other USDA feeding programs. Improving the health and nutrition of kids across the country is a priority of the Obama Administration, as evidenced by the President's request for $10 billion in additional funding over ten years to improve our Child Nutrition Programs to help reduce barriers and improve access; and to enhance nutritional quality and the health of the school environment. # |
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OIP
FOIA Post for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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The New Afghanistan Strategy: The View from the Ground Jacob J. Lew Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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International Anti-Corruption Day Hillary Rodham Clinton Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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U.S.
Soldiers, Iraqi Sailors Secure Shores
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:22:00 -0600 |
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Incentives
Show Promise for Afghan Forces
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:43:00 -0600 |
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Secretary Clinton Marks International Anti-Corruption Day with Video Address to OECD Conference Office of the Spokesman December 9, 2009 |
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Video:
Inside CBP Trade Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:10:28 -0600 |
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Comptroller of the Currency Hosts Community
Bank Directors Workshops in Miami WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will host workshops for directors of nationally chartered community banks in Miami, at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, January 12-13, 2010. 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?”) on January 12, and compliance risk (“Compliance Risk: What Directors Need to Know”) on January 13. 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 35 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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Officials launch new Air Force community
Web site
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DOE Launches New Website to Bring Energy
Technology Information to the Public WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary Chu announced today that the Department of Energy is launching Open Energy Information (www.openEI.org) - a new open-source web platform that will make DOE resources and open energy data widely available to the public. The data and tools housed on the free, editable and evolving wiki-platform will be used by government officials, the private sector, project developers, the international community, and others to help deploy clean energy technologies across the country and around the world. The website was launched as part of a broader effort at DOE, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and across the Obama Administration to promote the openness, transparency, and accessibility of the federal government. “This information platform will allow people across the globe to benefit from the Department of Energy’s clean energy data and technical resources,” said Secretary Chu. “The true potential of this tool will grow with the public’s participation – as they add new data and share their expertise – to ensure that all communities have access to the information they need to broadly deploy the clean energy resources of the future.” DOE worked closely with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other National Laboratories to develop and populate the Open Energy Information Platform. The site currently houses more than 60 clean energy resources and data sets, including maps of worldwide solar and wind potential, information on climate zones, and best practices. OpenEI.org also links to the Virtual Information Bridge to Energy (VIBE – http://vibe.nrel.gov), which is designed as a data analysis hub that will provide a dynamic portal for better understanding energy data. NREL will continue to develop, monitor, and maintain both sites. Members of the American public and the energy community globally will have the opportunity going forward to upload additional data to the site and download the information in easy-to-use formats. OpenEI.org will also play an important role providing technical resources, including U.S. lab tools, which can be used by developing countries as they move toward clean energy deployment. Over time, the plan is to expand this portal to include on-line training and technical expert networks. As part of the Administration-wide Open Gov Initiative, Secretary Chu also announced today that the DOE is contributing various tools and data sets for the National Assets program being undertaken by a group of six departments and agencies across the federal government. These agencies, including the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration in the Department of Health and Human Services; the Agricultural Research Service in the Department of Agriculture; the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the Department of Commerce; the Department of Energy; and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, are working together to spur innovation by making it easier for high-tech companies to identify collaborative, entrepreneurial opportunities. By making information from multiple agencies available in RSS and XML feeds on www.data.gov, the National Assets program will increase access to information on publicly-funded technologies that are available for license, opportunities for federal funding and partnerships, and potential private-sector partners. This information will help innovators find the information they need and receive real-time updates, which can fuel entrepreneurial momentum, create new jobs, and strengthen economic growth. ### |
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Houston
Top Stories for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Mullen
at Foreign Press Center Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:51:51 -0600 Complete commitment from the U.S. as well as its NATO allies and the Afghan government is required to succeed in the war against the Taliban. |
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EPA Celebrates a Decade of ENERGY STAR
Buildings Contact: Jim Borthen, EPA Region 10 Energy Star Coordinator, (206) 553-1485, borthen.jim@epa.gov - Tony Brown, EPA Public Affairs, (206) 553-1203, brown.anthony@epa.gov ( Seattle, Wash. – Dec 9, 2009) ENERGY STAR is marking a decade of reducing energy costs in schools, homes and corporate buildings across the nation. This year represents the 10th anniversary of the first award of an ENERGY STAR plaque to a commercial building by EPA. That award went to the Ridgehaven Green Building in San Diego in 1999. Since then, over 8,500 buildings have won the ENERGY STAR award nationally by optimizing their energy use. There are now over 90,000 buildings participating in the ENERGY STAR program nation wide, representing over 12 billion square feet of commercial and industrial space. In the Pacific Northwest, Idaho and Alaska, approximately 380 buildings have received the ENERGY STAR award, and approximately 4,700 buildings are actively involved in energy programs. In 2008, the Gresham-Barlow School District, near Portland, Ore., received the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award for continuous improvement. This school district has been awarded the Energy Star plaque on 18 of their 19 schools, and the district has reduced its total use of energy by 30 percent across the entire school district. Additional local participants in the ENERGY STAR program include; Amazon.com, JC Penney, Marriot Hotels, school districts throughout the Northwest, Kohl's Department Stores, and Albertson’s grocery stores. The ENERGY STAR program promotes energy efficiency throughout American society, including commercial and industrial facilities. Participating facilities are supported by this program in their efforts to reduce their energy consumption through implementation of energy efficient methods and technologies. Facilities that are in the top 25 percent of energy efficiency can win the ENERGY STAR award. Businesses interested in starting an energy efficiency program, should visit the following web site or call the U.S. EPA Region 10 office for assistance. http://www.energystar.gov/ |
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Gates
Tours NATO Command Center Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:51:57 -0600 Defense Secretary Robert Gates toured the Command Center in Kabul, Afghanistan. |
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GEN
McChrystal Testifies Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:51:47 -0600 The Commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan told lawmakers he believes President Obama's new Afghan war strategy will ultimately bring success against the Taliban. |
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National
Guard Weather Response Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:51:54 -0600 Governors have called up National Guard units in three states to assist authorities during severe winter weather conditions. |
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Boston
Top Stories for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Afghanistan
Success Attainable, Petraeus Says Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:54:00 -0600 |
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Program
Rewards Afghans in Anti-IED Effort Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:06:00 -0600 |
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New
Air Force Plan Targets Energy Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:12:00 -0600 |
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Lincoln Audiobook Now Available for Download C-SPAN's CEO Brian Lamb and co-president Susan Swain have opened the network's archives to create "Abraham Lincoln: Great American Historians on our Sixteenth President." Now available a digital audio download as well as in hardcover, this book chronicles the life and legacy of America's 16th president through the eyes of 56 of the country's leading Lincoln historians, journalists, and writers. There's enough variety to captivate any history enthusiast. Fascinating, little-known anecdotes about the president are brought to light in richly detailed essays drawn from C-SPAN interviews. Click here to listen to a sample chapter about the influence of the Declaration of Independence on Lincoln: rtsp://video1.c-span.org/mp3/Declaration_Influence.mp3 The hardcover book is available from your favorite bookseller, and the audiobook is available from wherever digital audio downloads are sold, including Amazon.com, Audible.com, BN.com, Borders.com, eMusic.com, and iTunes, as well as any library with Overdrive. Click here for information about where to buy the hardcover book and the digital audio download: http://www.c-span.org/lincolnbook/default.aspx Any royalties from the sale of these products
will go to the nonprofit C-SPAN Education Foundation, which creates
teaching materials for middle and high school teachers. |
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Iraqis
Arrest 8, Including Terrorist Leader Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:00 -0600 |
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General
Discusses Exercise in Africa Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:45:00 -0600 |
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General
Officer Assignments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:47:00 -0600 |
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USDA
and HHS Continue Food Safety Working Group Efforts; Customs and
Border Protection Opens Import Food Safety Center Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:32:00 -0600 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today commended the Department of Homeland Security for opening a center devoted to ensuring the safety of foods imported to the United States. The Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC) for Import Safety is operating under the direction of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It was created on the recommendation of President Obama’s Food Safety Working Group, which is charged with advising the President on how to upgrade the U.S. food safety system for the 21st century. |
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Congressional
Testimony for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Petraeus
Praises Pakistan's Anti-insurgent Efforts Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:27:00 -0600 |
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Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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New
York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Dispositions
for CFTC.gov. The following Disposition has been listed: December 2, 2009 In the Matter of : Linuxor Asset Management, LLC, Abbas A. Shah & Linuxor Capital Management, LLC, CFTC Docket No. SD 09-02 |
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Highlights:
Preventing Bioterrorism Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600 |
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Cincinnati
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Combating
Environmental Crime with INTERPOL Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:06:53 -0600 |
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National
Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of December
8, 2009 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:34:00 -0600 |
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Oklahoma
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Demand
Increases for NACA Program December 9, 2009 [CDFI-2009-65] |
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HHS
Highlights Innovative New Open Government Initiatives Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:01:00 -0600 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today three innovative HHS ideas that have been developed as a result of a more open and accessible federal decision making process in collaboration between the public, private sector and the federal government. |
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Julio
Frenk to Deliver Barmes Lecture: "Globalization and Health:
The Role of Knowledge in an Interdependent World" Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:11:00 -0600 |
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Behavioral
Training Improves Connectivity and Function in the Brain Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0600 |
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Non-Invasive
Technique Blocks a Conditioned Fear in Humans Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:01:00 -0600 |
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Comanche
Peak Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 - Transmittal of Unresolved
Issues Adams Accession No. ML093360490 |
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Peach
Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit No. 3: Request for Withholding
Information From Public Disclosure (TAC Nos. ME2360, ME2369,
ME2370 and ME2371) |
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Brain
Fitness Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:08:22 -0600 Part of the recovery from TBI includes a test for the injured function of the brain. |
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LIVE
Webinar: Resolve to Be Ready- Dec 14 @ 2pm ET The New Year is fast approaching and for the sixth year the Ready Campaign is encouraging Americans to Resolve to be Ready by making a New Year's resolution to get prepared for emergencies. While nearly 50 percent of Americans make New Year's Eve resolutions, very few manage to keep them. We would like to make an emergency preparedness resolution easy to keep by providing the tools and resources needed to take the three important steps: get a kit, make a plan and be informed about the different types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses. We hope you will join us in this effort. To help assist you in your outreach, we have created this webinar and a toolkit with helpful resources to promote Resolve to be Ready 2010 to your stakeholders. |
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Logisticians
Ready for Afghan Transportation Task Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:00 -0600 |
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National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-343A
Adobe Flash Vulnerabilities Affect Flash Player and Adobe AIR Original release date:
Systems Affected * Adobe Flash Player 10.0.32.18 and earlier
versions
Overview Adobe has released Security Bulletin APSB09-19,
which describes
Solution Users are encouraged to update Flash Player
10.0.32.18 and earlier These vulnerabilities can be mitigated
by disabling the Flash
Description Adobe Security Bulletin APSB09-19 describes
vulnerabilities An attacker could exploit this vulnerability
by convincing a user |
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Wolf
Creek Generating Station - Transmittal of Unresolved Issues |
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Today, FDA published a final regulation and
a related guidance document on positron emission tomography (PET)
drugs. These drugs are given to patients to allow a special camera
called a PET scanner to take images of internal organs and tissues.
The images help physicians diagnose disease and assess specific
health concerns. Because PET drugs have a unique method of manufacture and unique conditions of use, FDA’s final regulations establish Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) specific to PET drugs. CGMPs are minimum standards that manufacturers should follow to ensure that drugs are safe and effective. Unlike X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which show only body structure, PET images show the chemical functioning within an organ or tissue. This is useful in people with certain types of cancer or with other conditions. PET drugs contain a very small amount of radioactive material, and one of the distinctive properties is that the drugs must be given to patients within a few hours after being produced. Because these drugs are radioactive and have very short half-lives, they must generally be manufactured at or near the clinical sites where they will be given to patients. FDA’s final regulation will help make sure that PET drugs meet requirements regarding safety, identity, strength, quality, and purity. The companion guidance document details FDA’s current thinking on CGMP for PET drugs and will guide PET producers in applying the final regulation. For more information, please visit: PET |
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Denver
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Minneapolis
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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GEN
Petraeus Testimony Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:42:29 -0600 The commander of U.S. Central Command told lawmakers Wednesday progress in Afghanistan will be slower than it was in Iraq. |
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Gates
in Afghanistan Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:42:43 -0600 Defense Secretary Robert Gates said this week's press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai got the attention of the Afghan security forces and civilian population. |
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USDA
and HHS Continue Food Safety Working Group Efforts; Customs and
Border Protection Opens Import Food Safety Center Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:13 -0600 |
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Newark
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Salt
Lake City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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DoD
Contracts for December 09, 2009
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:03:00 -0600 |
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Atlanta
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Phoenix
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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San
Francisco Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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SFYD's Holiday Gala at Aventine | Thursday, 12/10, 6-9 pm Friends, Tomorrow is shaping up to be a glorious evening! We look forward to celebrating with friends, food and fun. We also wanted to send a final reminder to spell out some of the details and raffle items tomorrow. Suggested contributions: Current SFYD members - $5 (or renew @ reduced
rate of $25) We also welcome you to bring a toy in addition to, or in lieu of your contribution. Raffle Items - Admittedly, most of these items have a similar theme (booze)... can't look a gift horse in the mouth, and given our club's demographic I doubt there will be too much grumbling. * Bottle service for 6 at the Ambassador
($250 value) Thanks so much to the many businesses for their generous donations! We're excited to see you tomorrow. We'll be there with bells ringing. Happy holidays, ~SFYD |
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Administrator
Bolden Speaks at AAIA-WIA Luncheon Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600 NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during a luncheon co-hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Women In Aerospace (WIA), Wednesday, Dec., 9, 2009 at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlington, Va. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls |
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Secretary
Clinton Presents Awards for Corporate Excellence Office of the Spokesman December 9, 2009 |
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National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-343A
Adobe Flash Vulnerabilities Affect Flash Player and Adobe AIR Original release date:
Systems Affected * Adobe Flash Player 10.0.32.18 and earlier
versions
Overview Adobe has released Security Bulletin APSB09-19,
which describes
I. Description Adobe Security Bulletin APSB09-19 describes
vulnerabilities An attacker could exploit this vulnerability
by convincing a user
II. Impact This vulnerability allows a remote attacker
to execute arbitrary
III. Solution Users are encouraged to update Flash Player
10.0.32.18 and earlier These vulnerabilities can be mitigated
by disabling the Flash |
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C-SPAN Daily Alert C-SPAN Highlights Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: ********************************************************************** |
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What's
New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Revised:
Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications
in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010
Season Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0600 |
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HHS
Highlights Innovative New Open Government Initiatives HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today three innovative HHS ideas that have been developed as a result of a more open and accessible federal decision making process in collaboration between the public, private sector and the federal government. |
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Remarks With Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko After Their Meeting Hillary Rodham Clinton Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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Exec
Testifies Before Senate on Our Efforts to Combat Significant
Financial Crimes Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:23:30 -0600 FBI Assistant Director Kevin L. Perkins, Criminal Investigative Division, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing entitled, "Mortgage Fraud, Securities Fraud, and the Financial Meltdown: Prosecuting Those Responsible." |
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Terrorist
Screening Center Director Testifies Before Senate Committee Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:52 -0600 Timothy J. Healy, the director of the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC), testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on the TSC's role in combating terrorist travel. |
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Taiwan
LCD Producer to Pay $220 Million Fine for Role in Price-Fixing
Conspiracy Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:26:05 -0600 Taiwan-based Chi Mei Optoelectronics, a Thin-Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display producer and seller, has agreed to plead guilty and pay $220 million in criminal fines for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices in the sale of liquid crystal display panels. |
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Texas
Women Arrested in Separate FEMA Fraud Cases Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:12:00 -0600 Sheila M. Brack and Jeanette McKinley, both of Bridge City, Texas, were arrested on separate charges of making a false statement, theft of public money, mail fraud, and wire fraud in connection with their frauds against FEMA following Hurricane Ike. |
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:42:00 -0600 |
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Remarks With El Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez Before Their Meeting Hillary Rodham Clinton Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - December 9 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:42:27 -0600 |
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Medical
Device Recalls for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Information about the Stryker Corporation –
Instrument Division, Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation
Systems Class I Recall has recently been updated, and is now
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Event:
Meet Governor Ritter in Centennial To see more details and RSVP |
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Secretary Clinton Presents the 11th Annual Awards for Corporate Excellence Hillary Rodham Clinton Washington, DC December 9, 2009 |
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Today's top Air Force stories include: Building on Bold Quest, airborne network
moves forward New Air Force plan targets energy Thunderbirds officials announce 2010 schedule
Defense officials visit Dover C-5M testing
Entertainers put on a show for troops in
Southwest Asia |
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CMS
Updates to Coverage Pages Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:57:00 -0600 Date: 12/09/2009 Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages Content: Posted final decision memo for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting. Also posted minutes and transcript from October 21 MEDCAC meeting. |
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Come celebrate the holidays with the SoDak Young Dems! Dear friends, Sioux Falls: Monday, Dec. 14th 5:30-7:30 at Monks House of Ale Repute, 420 E. 8th St. Rapid City: Friday, Dec. 18th 6:00-8:00, Dublin Square, 504 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Aberdeen: Friday, Dec. 11, free pizza at the Pizza Ranch, 5:00-7:00 Hope you can join us! |
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Secretary Clinton Honors Champions of Human Rights: Marks International Human Rights Day Office of the Spokesman December 9, 2009 |
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Highlights:
Awards for Corporate Excellence Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600 |
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Friend -- As we head into the final stretch on health reform, big insurance company lobbyists and their partisan allies hope that their relentless attacks and millions of dollars can intimidate us into accepting the status quo. So I have a message for them, from all of us: Not this time. We have come too far. We will not turn back. We will not back down. But do not doubt -- the opponents of reform will not rest. So I need you, the members of Organizing for America, to fight alongside me. We must continue to build out our campaign -- to spread the facts on the air and on the ground, and to bring in more volunteers and train them to join the fight. I urgently need your help to keep Organizing for America's 50-state movement for reform going strong. Please donate $5 or whatever you can afford today: https://donate.barackobama.com/FinalStretch Let's win this together, President Barack Obama |
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Host
a Jobs Forum in Your Community On Thursday, 12/3, the President hosted a discussion at the White House to explore every possible avenue for job creation and get ideas from CEOs, small business owners, economists, financial experts, labor union representatives, nonprofit groups and regular Americans who have felt the impact of this economic crisis firsthand. The good news is that the event expands past that day and you have time to participate. From now until January 7th, nationwide community job forums that will run across the country. Find out how to host an event. Read more... |
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Economic Recovery: What a Difference a Year Makes In October 2008, Democrats worked with
the Bush Administration to pass the Troubled Asset Relief Program
in order to prevent another Great Depression. Now, more than
a year later and after major efforts by Democrats, our economy
is seeing signs of improvement. We lost fewer jobs in November
than we did in any single month since December 2007, GDP is growing,
and the Dow is up. What a difference a year – and effective
Democratic action – makes in addressing the problems facing
our nation. |
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US
Envoy in South Korea on Way to Pyongyang by VOA News During his three-day stay in North Korea, Stephen Bosworth is expected to meet with Pyongyang's top nuclear strategist, First Vice Foreign Minister Kang Sok Ju |
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Israel
Says Settlement Freeze Proves it Wants Peace by Diaa Bekheet Palestinian officials say the Israeli move is insufficient because it does not include disputed East Jerusalem or 3,000 homes already under construction in the West Bank |
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US
and Russian Officials Work on New Arms Control Treaty by André de Nesnera US, Russian negotiators expect an agreement on a new follow-on treaty to the 1991 START-1 pact by the end of the month |
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Romania
Re-elects President Basescu by VOA News Central Election Bureau says President Traian Basescu received just over 50 percent of the vote and ex-Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana was less than one percent behind in the poll |
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Bolivia's
President Wins Landslide Re-Election by VOA News Unofficial results showes Evo Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, taking at least 63 percent of the votes |
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Central
Asia: Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakhstan The Central Asia MiPAL has been updated with a Foreign Policy Centre report assessing the state of human rights and democracy in Kazakhstan, a series of Center for Strategic and International Studies reports concerning the challenges and opportunities facing Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, a EUCAM: EU-Central Asia Monitoring report analyzing the role of security in the European Union's strategy for Central Asia, and a collection of articles from the latest issue of the China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly examining the Presidential election in Kyrgyzstan, presenting a Chinese point of view on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's internal difficulties, analyzing Central Asia's relations with India, Iran, and Russia, and evaluating perspectives on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the region and in the west. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold. |
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Pakistan's
Counterinsurgency Strategy in South Waziristan The Pakistan MiPAL has been updated with articles from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses assessing President Zardari's challenges and analyzing the state of Islamic radicalism and terrorism in Pakistan, a Jamestown Foundation article providing details on Pakistan's counterinsurgency strategy in South Waziristan, the President's address on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan, remarks by the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan concerning the Secretary of State's recent trip to Pakistan, a British Council report evaluating the policy challenges facing Pakistan's next generation, and remarks by the Secretary of State with the Pakistani media. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold. |
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Russia:
U.S.-Russia Joint Statement on Expiration of the START Treaty The Russia MiPAL has been updated with a State Department release featuring the U.S.-Russia Joint Statement on the Expiration of the START Treaty, reports from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs assessing Russia's perspective on energy efficiency policies, analyzing Russian foreign policy concerning China and the west, and providing details on President Medvedev's amendments to the law on defense, a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace article analyzing current opportunities for further U.S.-Russia cooperation on strategic arms reductions, articles from the Jamestown Foundation evaluating Russia's approach to energy security and examining Russia's strategy for the future of its armed forces, an Institute for Security and Development Policy report assessing the prospects for the future of Russia's economic, foreign, and domestic policies, and a China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly article examining Russia's strategic goals in Central Asia. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold. |
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Syria:
Political Implications of Syria's Civil Society Movement The Syria MiPAL has been updated with a Middle East Quarterly article providing background information on Syria's support for radical Islamist terror, an Arab Reform Initiative report analyzing the political implications of Syria's civil society movement, and a Human Rights Watch report evaluating the state of Kurdish political and cultural rights in Syria. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold. |
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Terrorism:
The Role of Foreign Assistance in the Struggle against Terrorism The Terrorism MiPAL has been updated with a Jamestown Foundation article analyzing recruitment by terrorist organizations in North America, a Brookings Institution transcript assessing President Obama's progress on closing the Guantánamo Bay detention center, a Congressional hearing evaluating the role of foreign assistance in the struggle against terrorism, a Department of Defense joint publication detailing current doctrine on counterterrorism, a Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation report examining the need to reform the Group of Eight's Counterterrorism Action Group, a Lowy Institute for International Policy report assessing the impact of al Qaeda on Yemen, and a series of chapters from a Council on Foreign Relations report concerning U.S. and world opinion on the threat of terrorism. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold. |
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Africa:
Obama Administration's Policy in Sudan, and the Electoral Process
in Somaliland The Africa Regional Policy Overview has been updated with an International Crisis Group report presenting recommendations for the electoral process in Somaliland, a Congressional hearing reviewing the Obama Administration's new policy in Sudan, a statement by the Secretary of State on Kenya's consideration of a new constitution, and reports from the Institute for Security Studies assessing the state of the peace process and the domestic political situation in Burundi and analyzing the role of regional economic communities in preventing unconstitutional power alteration in Africa. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold. |
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Western
Hemisphere: Recent Developments in Honduras, Status of Funds
for the Merida Initiative, and State-Building in Colombia The Western Hemisphere Regional Policy Overview has been updated with a series of State Department briefings providing updates on the recent developments in Honduras, a Government Accountability Office report examining the status of funds for the Mérida Initiative, a Center for International Policy report evaluating the U.S. government's approach to state-building and counterinsurgency in Colombia, a series of remarks by the Secretary of Defense detailing U.S.-Canadian cooperation on North American security, and reports from the South African Institute of International Affairs analyzing Brazil's regional power, assessing the prospects for Brazil to become an emerging global power, and providing an overview of Brazilian foreign policy in the 21st century. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold. |
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China:
Relations with India, Engagement with the Nigerian Oil Sector,
and Priorities for Naval Development in the Horn of Africa The China MiPAL has been updated with articles from the Jamestown Foundation evaluating China's priorities for naval development in the Horn of Africa and analyzing China's recently revealed foreign policy initiative, an Institute for Security and Development Policy article assessing the situation on the Sino-Burmese border, a Lowy Institute for International Policy report presenting details on Chinese public opinion on foreign policy, a Congressional Research Service report providing an overview of China's assistance and government-sponsored investment activities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, reports from the South African Institute of International Affairs examining China's engagement with the Nigerian oil sector and investment in African free trade zones, a European Council on Foreign Relations report assessing the nature of China's relations with India, a China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly article presenting a Chinese perspective on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's internal difficulties, and a Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars report analyzing the impact of the global economic crisis on Taiwan's economy, security, relations with mainland China, and politics. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold. |
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DOD
Announces Afghanistan Force Deployment by Brent Walker WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense today announced the deployment of approximately 16,000 additional forces to Afghanistan, the initial elements of the 30,000 troops authorized by President Obama on Nov. 30. |
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President
Obama Announces the Nomination of Leocadia I. Zak as Director
of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster) ARLINGTON, VA (November 16, 2009) — Today, the White House announced the nomination of Ms. Leocadia I. Zak as Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The Agency welcomes the nomination of Ms. Zak as we carry out our mission to advance economic development overseas and create export opportunities for U.S. goods and services. For more information on the nomination, please visit: |
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Treasury
Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Warrants December 4, 2009 TG-427 |
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Remarks
by Acting Assistant Secretary Mark Sobel Transatlantic Legislators
Dialogue December 5, 2009 TG-429 |
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Allison
Written Testimony before the House Financial Services Committee December 8, 2009 TG-430 |
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Mark
Sobel Remarks to 9th Annual Parliamentary Transatlantic Forum December 8, 2009 TG-431 |
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Treasury
Announces Public Offering of Warrants to Purchase Common Stock
of JPMorgan Chase & Co. December 8, 2009 TG-432 |
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Special
Advisor and Former Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement
George Curtis Leaves SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that George Curtis, Special Advisor to the Director of the Division of Enforcement, has returned to the private sector to rejoin the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as partner. |
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SEC
Charges California Firm and CEO With Defrauding Customers in
Sales of Risky Mortgage-Backed Securities The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Irvine, Calif.-based Brookstreet Securities Corp. and its President and CEO Stanley C. Brooks with fraud for systematically selling risky mortgage-backed securities to customers with conservative investment goals. The fraud cost many Brookstreet investors their savings, homes, or retirement cushions, and eventually caused the firm to collapse. |
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Obama
pushes plans for more job creation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered modest steps to spur jobs and defended his push to get the U.S. economy growing, amid deep public dismay over double-digit unemployment that has eroded his popularity. |
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Obama
packs political punch into economic speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama packed an economic speech with a political punch on Tuesday, blaming Republicans for creating high deficits, mismanaging bank bailouts and obstructing efforts to reform healthcare. |
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McChrystal:
We will succeed by Jen DiMascio In hearing, leaders seek to present a unified front. |
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Public
option deal takes shape by Carrie Budoff Brown Dems weigh expansions of Medicare and Medicaid. |
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Reid:
Dems reach 'broad agreement' by Carrie Budoff Brown,Patrick O'Connor |
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Coakley
easily takes Dem primary by Jonathan Martin,Josh Kraushaar Coakley wins the Democratic nomination in the campaign to replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. |
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GAO-10-54,
Private Pensions: Additional Changes Could Improve Employee Benefit
Plan Financial Reporting, November 5, 2009 |
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GAO-10-53,
Small Business Administration: Actions Needed to Improve the
Usefulness of the Agency's Lender Risk Rating System, November
6, 2009 |
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GAO-10-27,
Medicare: CMS Working to Address Problems from Round 1 of the
Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program, November
6, 2009 |
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GAO-10-156,
State Department: Diplomatic Security's Recent Growth Warrants
Strategic Review, November 12, 2009 |
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GAO-10-99,
U.S. Labor Force Statistics: Illustrative Simulations of the
Likely Effects of Underrepresenting Unauthorized Residents, November
30, 2009 |
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GAO-10-76,
Financial Management Systems: DHS Faces Challenges to Successfully
Consolidating Its Existing Disparate Systems, December 4, 2009 |
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GAO-10-293T,
Rail Transit: Observations on FTA's State Safety Oversight Program
and Potential Change in Oversight Role, December 8, 2009 In Process |
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GAO-10-136,
Tax Policy: The Research Tax Credit's Design and Administration
Can Be Improved, November 6, 2009 |
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Bernanke,
Frequently Asked Questions Speech at the Economic Club of Washington D.C., Washington D.C. |
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Comprehensive
Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on October 29, 2009 |
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Additional
Information on CLASS Program Proposals Letter to the Honorable George Miller |
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VIDEO:
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Published: Today at 8am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
House Financial Services Cmte. Hearing on Mortgage Foreclosures Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care: Remarks by Freshman Democrats Published: Tuesday at 10:21am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care: Remarks on Sen. McCain's
Motion Published: Tuesday at 11:18am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care: Remarks on the Nelson-Hatch
Amendment Published: Tuesday at 11:48am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care Bill - Day 9 Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on New Plans for TARP Funds Published: Tuesday at 11:25am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Tues Dec 8 Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Gen. McChrystal and Amb. Eikenberry Testify Before Congress Published: Tuesday at 9:30am (ET) |
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Obama
proposes tax incentive to hire workers by By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed a tax incentive for small businesses that add workers, even as Congress struggles to figure out how such an idea would work.... |
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US:
$3B to end royalty dispute with Indian tribes by By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday proposed spending more than $3 billion to settle claims dating back more than a century that American Indian tribes were swindled out of royalties for oil, gas, grazing and other leases.... |
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EPA
unveils new policies on water at schools by By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a new national strategy to enforce safe drinking water laws in small, rural communities on Tuesday and pledged to redouble efforts to protect children from toxic water in schools... |
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Obama
urges major new stimulus, jobs spending by By TOM RAUM WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama called for a major new burst of federal spending Tuesday, perhaps $150 billion or more, aiming to jolt the wobbly economy into a stronger recovery and reduce painfully persistent double-digit unemployment.... |
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Freshman
Senators Fight for Lower Costs in Health Care by Seth Michaels |
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Obama:
Let’s Invest Now to Create Jobs, Rebuild Economy by Seth Michaels |
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Signs
of Hope for Concrete Action at Climate Change Talks by admin |
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Win-Win:
Create Good Jobs, Rebuild Nation’s Infrastructure by Seth Michaels |
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Readout
of Joe Biden's Calls with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki |
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Statement
by the President on the Settlement of Cobell Class-Action Lawsuit
on Indian Trust Management |
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Administration
Launches Comprehensive Open Government Plan |
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President
Obama Announces Proposals to Accelerate Job Growth and Lay the
Foundation for Robust Economic Growth |
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Statement
by the Press Secretary on the Passage of Iraq's Revised Election
Law |
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 12/7/09 |
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Ahead
of Copenhagen, a Meeting with Al Gore Posted by Kori Schulman on December 7, 2009 at 8:50 PM EST |
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Promoting
Transparency in Government Posted by Peter Orszag on December 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM EST |
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Labor
Department Chats Continue Yesterday, Secretary Hilda Solis hosted
a live chat to discuss the new regulatory agenda. The chat was
a great success, as Secretary Solis posted on her Facebook page:
"Just finished my chat. I was able to get to 40 of 147 great
questions. We had 847 active participants. I'll post a few photos
later. More DOL webchats to come!" |
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The
Big Picture and Some Next Steps on Jobs Coming off of last week's Jobs Forum, and
the White House continues to be informed by Community Jobs Forums
being held by citizens and public officials across the country,
it seems a good time to take stock of the economy and look towards
some next steps in the President overall approach. |
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Moving
Forward on Cost-Containment If you’ve been following the health
insurance reform debate, you know that from the very beginning
we've been focused on how reform legislation can slow the growth
of health care costs for families, small businesses, and the
government. You've probably heard us talking about "game
changers" and "bending the curve" – both
shorthand for getting control of skyrocketing costs that are
squeezing families and businesses and acting as a drag on American
competitiveness. |
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Word
from the White House: Health CEOs Confirm Reform Lowers Costs It's no secret that institutions of all
stripes focus their communications on certain messages day to
day. We thought it would all be a little more open and transparent
if we went ahead and published what our focus will be for the
day, along with any related articles, documents, or reports. |
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Progress
in the Senate on Health Reform Senators are making great progress and
we're pleased that they're working together to find common ground
toward options that increase choice and competition. |
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Health
Care Deal Reached? However, CNN quotes Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid (D-NV) saying they have reached "broad agreement"
but declined to release details. |
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A new tip for treasurers has been posted at
http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20091208.
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Federal
Election Commission New Rules May Affect Your Campaign The proposed rules regarding federal candidate/officeholder
participation in nonfederal fundraising events respond to the
recent court decision in Shays
v. FEC. Comments on the proposed changes are due February
8, 2010. |
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
9, 2009 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. “One Minutes” (15 per side) |
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