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Presidential
Proclamation--Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human
Rights Week |
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Presidential
Memorandum - Community Health Centers Posted in Presidential Memoranda |
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Remarks
by the President at the Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize |
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Toast
Remarks by the President at the 2009 Nobel Banquet |
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Statement
by the President on Hanukkah |
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Hearing
from the Kennedy Center Honorees It's not every day, even around here, that
such renowned personalities visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. On
Sunday, the President and First Lady hosted a reception for this
year's Kennedy Center Honorees: Dave Brubeck, Mel Brooks, Grace
Bumbry, Robert DeNiro, and Bruce Springsteen. Together, they
represent a remarkable spectrum of talent and accomplishments.
We were able to grab a few moments with them to hear how it feels
to be honored for their lifetime accomplishments. And we are
reminded, that while Barack Obama may be the President, there's
only one Boss. |
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Policy
Forum on Public Access to Federally Funded Research: Implementation Posted by Diane DiEuliis and Robynn Sturm on December 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM EST |
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Responding
to Leader Boehner on Jobs Today, House Minority Leader John Boehner
has an op-ed in the Washington Post. Unfortunately, what we heard
from Congressman Boehner was more of the same, status quo, business-as-usual
policies that led us to this crisis. |
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Milestone
Stormwater Guidance from EPA The first deadline of President Obama’s
Executive Order on Federal Sustainability (EO 13514) was recently
met when EPA announced new guidance for Federal agencies to reduce
stormwater runoff from Federal building projects. |
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On
the Ground in Copenhagen: Commerce Secretary Locke Posted by Jake Levine on December 11, 2009 at 12:29 PM EST |
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Reality
Check: CMS Report Confirms Reform Will Benefit Seniors, Slow
Cost Growth Posted by Linda Douglass on December 11, 2009 at 12:53 PM EST |
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Answering
Your Questions on the Open Government Directive Thank you to everyone who joined in for
the live chat earlier this week. Given the critical role the
American people played in shaping the Open Government Directive,
it was exciting to be able to unveil it directly to all of you.
There were so many excellent questions that we weren’t able
to get to them all on Tuesday. By way of this email, I will endeavor
to tackle a few more. |
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A
Quick Visit to the U.S. Embassy in Norway After accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in
Oslo, Norway, the President and First Lady Michelle Obama made
sure to stop by the U.S. Embassy, where they greeted a group
of excited staffers. The informal meeting between the President
and Embassy workers was followed by a trip to the airport in
the presidential motorcade where they boarded Air Force One for
their trip home to Washington, D.C. |
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Weekly
Address: Learning from History to Reform Wall Street The President explains that while he continues
to focus on jobs, it is also profoundly important to address
the problems that created this economic mess in the first place.
He commends the House of Representatives for passing reforms
to our financial system, including a new Consumer Financial Protection
Agency, and blasts Republican Leaders and financial industry
lobbyists for their joint "pep rally" to defeat it. |
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Obama
blasts banks for opposing financial overhaul from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama singled out financial institutions for causing much of the economic tailspin and criticized their opposition to tighter federal oversight of their industry.. |
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White
House unhappy with Iranian nuke proposal from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is expressing unhappiness over Iran's announcement that it is ready to exchange uranium for nuclear fuel... |
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Obama
recalls Hanukka miracles in message to Jews around the world from JPost International US president: May we be inspired to work togehter for a brighter tomorrow; some 550 guests attend White House Hanukka party. |
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Goldman
Sachs played bigger role in AIG trades: report from Reuters: Business News CHICAGO (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc played a bigger role in fueling the mortgage bets that crippled American Insurance Group Inc than has been publicly disclosed, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. |
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US-Russia
nuclear talks extended from BBC News | Latest Published Stories | World Edition Talks between the US and Russia on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty are being extended, the Kremlin announces. |
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Obama
Urges Senate to Pass Financial Reform by VOA News US President Barack Obama is calling on Senators to quickly approve tighter government oversight of the financial industry. The president is also criticizing banks, which he says are blocking the legislation |
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Hours
After Obama Oslo Speech, US UN Ambassador Talks of Genocide Prevention by Nico Colombant Susan Rice says the Obama administration is actively using diplomacy and pressure to prevent future genocides and mass atrocities, especially in Africa |
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North
Korea Ready To Resolve Differences Over Six-Party Talks The on-again, off-again six-party talks over North Korea's nuclear weapons program may be on again. At least Pyongyang says it's ready to talk about the talks with Washington. |
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U.S.
Asks Bulgaria To House Guantanamo Detainees The United States has asked NATO member Bulgaria to house detainees from its prison camp at Guantanamo in Cuba, Bulgaria's Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov said today. |
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Secretary
Napolitano Announces Grant Guidance for More Than $2.7 Billion
in Fiscal Year 2010 Grant Programs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the release of fiscal year 2010 grant application guidance kits for 13 DHS grant programs totaling more than $2.7 billion—funds for state, local, tribal and territorial governments and private sector entities to strengthen our nation’s ability to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. |
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White
House, USDA, National Service Agency, Launch Targeted Initiative
to Address Hunger The Corporation for National and Community Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the White House joined together to launch the United We Serve: Feed A Neighbor initiative today to help combat hunger this winter. The new initiative raises awareness of hunger issues and equips American with the resources to mobilize against the hunger crisis. |
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White
House says Republicans "rooting against" recovery -
Reuters |
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Congressional
Record Latest Daily Digest for Friday, December 11, 2009 Latest update was Friday, December 11, 2009 |
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2009
Annual Financial Report Shows Strong Performance and Management This report confirms that national service programs are meeting critical needs across the country and that the Corporation is effectively moving toward accomplishing the goals set for us by President Obama and Congress with accountability and appropriate planning for continued growth. |
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White
House, USDA, National Service Agency, Launch Targeted Initiative
to Address Hunger The Corporation for National and Community Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the White House joined together to launch the United We Serve: Feed A Neighbor initiative today to help combat hunger this winter. The new initiative raises awareness of hunger issues and equips American with the resources to mobilize against the hunger crisis. |
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House
Passes FY 2010 National Service Budget A few minutes ago, the House of Representatives passed the FY 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, bringing us a step closer to a final budget for national service. |
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Tens
of thousands protest in Copenhagen, demand climate 'action' by Juliet Eilperin COPENHAGEN -- Tens of thousands of protesters marched on the streets here Saturday, demanding bolder action on climate from the negotiators working inside the city's Bella Convention Center. |
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NATO
allies pledge 7,000 more troops for Afghanistan effort by Mary Beth Sheridan BRUSSELS -- NATO allies welcomed President Obama's new Afghanistan strategy Friday, as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received pledges of 7,000 extra troops to back up the U.S. escalation. |
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Report:
Japan suspends talks on future of U.S. air base by Blaine Harden SEOUL -- A rift between the United States and Japan over the future of a military air station on Okinawa widened Tuesday, as Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada told Japanese media that talks on relocating the base have been suspended. |
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Obama
to release U.S. strategy for handling biological weapon threats by Mary Beth Sheridan and Spencer S. Hsu |
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Administration
affirms Bush stance on biological threats by Mary Beth Sheridan and Spencer S. Hsu The Obama administration has decided not to support a global monitoring system for biological weapons, a move that affirms an earlier determination by the Bush administration but that will disappoint some nonproliferation experts. |
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Petraeus
says U.S. will expand counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan
war by Karen DeYoung and Walter Pincus The United States will step up its counterterrorism activities in Afghanistan as part of President Obama's new strategy as it seeks to "kill or capture" insurgents outside densely populated areas and those deemed unlikely to change sides, Gen. David H. Petraeus said Wednesday. |
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Pelosi
supports Medicare buy-in plan in senate health-care deal by Amy Goldstein House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed a proposal Thursday that would allow people in late middle age to buy insurance through Medicare, helping to sustain an idea that sprang unexpectedly from the Senate this week. |
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Transcript:
Sen. Levin with Voices of Power by Interview by Lois Romano LOIS ROMANO: Welcome, Senate Carl Levin, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Thank you for joining us today. |
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Pay
czar caps salaries for mid-level managers of bailed-out firms by Tomoeh Murakami Tse Working his way down the executive ranks, the Obama administration's pay czar has capped at $500,000 the annual cash salaries of mid-level managers who work at firms that received bailout funds from the government. |
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Obama
lays out job-creation ideas by Michael A. Fletcher President Obama outlined a response to the nation's intensifying job crisis Tuesday that encourages businesses to hire new workers by easing the flow of credit and implementing a series of tax cuts, but leaves important details -- including the cost of the plan -- to be hashed out by Congress. |
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Obama
to call on bank chiefs to boost lending by David Cho President Obama is summoning the chiefs of a dozen big banks to a White House meeting Monday to press them to do more for the economy, even as many of the firms are striving to get out from under the government's thumb. |
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Obama
creates good cheer by granting labor-management forums by Joe Davidson President Obama gave federal employee unions an early holiday present on Wednesday. But like a Santa Claus who can't grant all the items on a wish list, Obama didn't provide everything labor leaders wanted. |
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Unemployment
plan would change rules on bank bailouts by David Cho The Obama administration plans to channel money from the government's massive financial bailout program to small businesses as part of an effort to limit the political and economic damage of high unemployment. |
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House
votes 223 to 202 to approve sweeping bill to overhaul financial
regulatory system by Brady Dennis More than a year after the near-collapse of Wall Street plunged the economy into crisis, a divided House on Friday approved the most sweeping overhaul of the nation's financial regulatory system since the Great Depression. |
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Bill
ensures public disclosure of petitions The names, addresses and signatures of those who sign initiatives and referendum petitions would be public information under legislation introduced Monday by Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle). |
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Secretary
Shinseki Announces Study of Vietnam-Era Women Veterans Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a comprehensive study of women Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War to explore the effects of their military service upon their mental and physical health. |
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VA
Payroll Processing Moves to DoD Agency To increase efficiency and enhance controls within its payroll processes, the Department of Veterans Affairs has successfully migrated its payroll services to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. |
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VA
To Survey Veteran Households Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a national survey of Veterans, active duty service members, activated National Guard and reserve members, and family members and survivors to learn if they are aware of VA services. |
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Secretary
Shinseki Releases Hospital Report Card For the second consecutive year, the Department of Veterans Affairs has released a 'hospital report card' as part of VA's effort to provide the public with a transparent accounting of the quality and safety of its care. |
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Climate
Projections Underestimate CO2 Impact by OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) |
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New
Science Estimates Carbon Storage Potential of U.S. Lands by OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) |
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PRIVATE
EXPORTERS REPORT SALES ACTIVITY FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATIONS by info@fas.usda.gov Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 116,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2010/2011 marketing year. |
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PRIVATE
EXPORTERS REPORT SALES ACTIVITY FOR CHINA by info@fas.usda.gov Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 232,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2009/2010 marketing year. |
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2009
Crop Year Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Policy LP-2138, 2009 Crop Year Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreement (UGRSA) Policy(FOR State and County Offices, CMA?s, and DMA?s) DATE POSTED: 2009-12-04 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2010-07-01 STATUS: CURREN |
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FFAS
Volunteer Program Guidance PM-2746, FFAS Volunteer Program Guidance(FOR FFAS Employees) DATE POSTED: 2009-12-09 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2010-03-01 STATUS: CURRENT |
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Livestock
and Meat Trade Data The Livestock and Meat Trade Data Set contains monthly and annual data for imports and exports of live cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats, as well as beef and veal, pork, lamb and mutton, chicken meat, turkey meat, and eggs. The tables report physical quantities, not dollar values or unit prices. Data on beef and veal, pork, and lamb and mutton are on a carcass-weight-equivalent basis. Breakdowns by country are included. |
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State
Fact Sheets The ERS State Fact Sheets contain frequently requested data for each State and for the total United States. These include current data on population, per-capita income, earnings per job, poverty rates, employment, unemployment, farm characteristics, farm financial characteristics, top agricultural commodities, top export commodities, and the top counties in agricultural sales. The latest (2008) State and county poverty data are now available. |
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U.S.
Agricultural Trade Data Update Provides a monthly update of year-to-date quantities and values of U.S. agricultural exports and imports. Also provides data on leading destination countries for exports and import source countries. |
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Rice
Outlook - Friday, December 11, 2009 Examines supply, use, prices, and trade for rice, including supply and demand prospects in major importing and exporting countries. Contains information on U.S. rough, milled, and long-, medium-, and short-grain rice. |
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Oil
Crops Outlook - Friday, December 11, 2009 Examines supply, use, prices, and trade for oil crops (primarily soybeans and products), including supply and demand prospects in major importing and exporting countries. Includes information on cottonseed, peanuts, sunflowerseed, tropical oils, corn oil, and animal fats. |
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Cotton
and Wool Outlook - Friday, December 11, 2009 Examines supply, use, prices, and trade for cotton and wool, including supply and demand prospects in major importing and exporting countries. Includes data on raw fibers and textiles. |
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UN
Security Council Committee on Somalia Deplores Intimidation,
Interference with Work of Monitoring Group |
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UN
Second Committee Approves Text Expressing Deep Concern over Impact
of Global Economic Crisis on International Trade |
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The
Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation Rules On Compensation
Structures December 11, 2009 2009-12-11-11-46-43-13585 |
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Russian
and Coalition Task Forces Discuss Counter-Piracy Operations The Combined Task Force 151 commander met with his Russian counterpart Dec. 2 aboard USS Chosin (CG 65) to discuss counterpiracy efforts in the region. |
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Navy
Establishes GI Bill Transferability for Limited Duty Sailors The Navy established formal policy for transferability of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for limited duty (LIMDU) Sailors in a message released Dec. 10. |
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EPA
Signs Two Rules to Further Protect Ozone Layer (HQ) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced two final rules that will further cut ozone-depleting pollutants, protecting the Earth’s ozone layer and reducing harmful greenhouse gases |
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Power
Plants Continue to Decrease SO 2 Emissions under EPA Cap and
Trade Program (HQ) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that power plants across the country decreased emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), a precursor to acid rain, to 7.6 million tons in 2008 |
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Study
on School Crime and Safety Statement by Attorney General Holder and Secretary Duncan on annual report examining crime in schools. |
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The
Year in Pictures 2009 TIME selects the year's most compelling photos |
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Germany
unveils world's largest weather supercomputer BERLIN: Germany Thursday unveiled the world''s most powerful weather supercomputer that scientists hope will provide critical data on global warming fo |
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SEC
Chairman Schapiro Statement on House-Passed Financial Regulatory
Reform Legislation Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro today made the following statement on the financial regulatory reform legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today: "I applaud the House for taking this historic step to bolster investor protections and fill gaps in our financial regulatory framework. I look forward to continuing to work with Congress on this very significant legislation." |
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Obama
hails Senate progress on health Senate Democrats find common cause on healthcare, moving reform efforts forward |
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Interior
Secretary Outlines How to Use North American Continent to Combat
Climate Change COPENHAGEN--U.S. forests and soils store some 90 billion metric tons of carbon, or 50 years worth of present U.S. emissions from fossil fuels , according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey. As negotiators here at the United Nations' climate summit continue to struggle to draft a global agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions --including efforts to reduce deforestation and protect natural sinks--the U.S. Department of Interior is transforming the business of public lands and waters to help combat climate change |
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Should
you add batteries to your solar array? Once upon a time, all solar arrays were
off-grid. That was the whole point: solar enthusiasts wanted
to, or had to, generate their own electricity rather than rely
on a utility. They installed banks of batteries to store power
for use when the sun went down. Today, with net-metering, we
let the grid "store" the power for us. That said, batteries
have not gone away entirely. |
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U.S.
agency sees more health spending with reform WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare spending would rise by about $234 billion over the next decade under the Senate Democrats' overhaul bill and some of the proposed savings might never be achieved, a U.S. agency said in a report released Friday. |
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The
Costs of Reducing Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Economic and Budget Issue Brief |
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An
Analysis of Health Insurance Premiums Under the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act Letter to the Honorable Evan Bayh |
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Estimated
Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment
and Economic Output as of September 2009 |
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Analysis
of Subsidies and Payments at Different Income Levels Letter to the Honorable Harry Reid |
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"Exit
Strategy" for Fiscal Policy CBO Director Doug Elmendorf's presentation to The Group of Thirty |
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Additional
Information on the Effects of Tort Reform Letter to the Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV |
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Obama
Pushes For Improved Science and Technology Education |
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New
Car Guidelines Could Lead to Reduced Carbon Emissions Representatives from governments around the world gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to address climate change. In order to reduce carbon emissions, legislators will have to grapple with these challenges-and ultimately act on these recommendations. |
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Human
Blood May Hold the Secret to Clean Coal by Kirsten Weir |
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What
are some of the Bill of Rights amendments? Dec. 15 is Bill of Rights Day, to celebrate the U.S. constitutional guarantee of rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and protection for those accused of crimes. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for more. |
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Obama
blasts 'reckless' Wall Street by Carol E. Lee In his weekly address, President Obama calls on the Senate to follow the House's regulatory example. |
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Ahmadinejad
to get U.N. podium by Lisa Lerer Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Mugabe among the 180 officials scheduled to address the summit. |
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Poland,
U.S. sign agreement on status of U.S. troops Poland and the United States on Friday signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) regulating the status of U.S. troops stationed in Poland, the Defense Ministry announced. The SOFA act, to embrace U... |
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Peace
Corps Establishes Program in Indonesia |
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Blackwater
Guards Tied to Secret C.I.A. Raids by By JAMES RISEN and MARK MAZZETTI The guards’ involvement blurred the lines dividing the C.I.A., the military and the private security company. |
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Blackwater
Loses a Job for the C.I.A. by By MARK MAZZETTI The Central Intelligence Agency terminated a contract with the security company formerly called Blackwater Worldwide that let the company load bombs on C.I.A. drones, officials said. |
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U.S.
and Russia Open Talks on Limits to War in Cyberspace by By JOHN MARKOFF and ANDREW E. KRAMER After years of rejecting Russia’s overtures, the United States is seeking a new approach needed to blunt an international arms race in cyberspace. |
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New
York Fed purchases $1.570 billion in agency coupons |
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New
York Fed posts loan rates for December 14 CMBS TALF operation |
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NTIS
Technical Reports Newsletter A monthly free publication that highlights NTIS categories and features a selection of recently indexed titles. |
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NSA
Podcast with Dickie George Listen to the podcast "Thinking Like a Hacker," an interview with Dickie George, NSA's Information Assurance Technical Director, now available on GovInfoSecurity.com. In Part I of his interview, Mr. George discusses whether the U.S. government is winning the race to secure its information systems and other topics as well. The podcast and a summary of the interview are both available on the GovInfoSecurity.com website. |
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NNSA’s
Top Supercomputers on Most Energy-Efficient List National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Administrator Thomas D’Agostino congratulates the Advanced Simulation and Computing program for two supercomputers ranked in the TOP Green500’s top 10 most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world as of November 2009. |
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NNSA
Congratulates Kansas City Plant Management Team for Receiving
Top Presidential Award The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today congratulated the Kansas City Plant’s (KCP) management and operations contractor Honeywell FM&T for receiving the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, America’s highest honor for innovation and performance excellence. Honeywell received the Baldrige Award in the manufacturing category for its management and operation of NNSA’s Kansas City Plant, which is the principal nonnuclear production site within the nuclear security enterprise. |
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Brig.
Gen. Harencak Addresses NNSA Office of Secure Transportation
Graduates Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, principal assistant deputy administrator for military application at the National Nuclear Security Administration, delivered the keynote address today at the Office of Secure Transportation (OST) agent graduation ceremony in Ft. Chaffee, Ark. |
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NNSA
Hosted Japanese Delegation to Discuss Physical Protection Issues The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) participated in a series of physical protection discussions with a Japanese delegation this week in Washington, D.C. Participants in the third annual U.S./Japan physical protection consultation meeting discussed how to work together to ensure the protection of nuclear material and facilities from terrorists seeking to acquire nuclear material for weapons of mass destruction or for other malicious purposes. |
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Sale
of the century: Buy your own Japanese island Ever thought about owning your very own Japanese island? Now's your chanc |
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Opposition
Wins LAU Beirut Elections with PSP Help The opposition defeated the minority camp on Friday during student elections at the Lebanese American University's Beirut campus as a result of a switch by Walid Jumblat's Progressive Socialist Party. |
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North
Korea says it understands need for nuclear talks In 1st reaction to high-level talks with US envoy, Pyonyang agrees to work with Washington to narrow "remaining differences." |
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China's
Xi vows to boost strategic ties with Japan BEIJING, Dec. 12 (AP) - (Kyodo)—(EDS: UPDATING WITH MORE INFO) Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on Saturday voiced his eagerness to strengthen strategic and mutually beneficial ties with Japan, |
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China's
Xi urges deeper Japan ties ahead of visit TOKYO (Reuters) - Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, seen as frontrunner to succeed President Hu Jintao, on Saturday expressed hopes for deeper ties with Japan, as controversy swirled about his meetin... |
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FHA
Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Risk Management WASHINGTON - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today proposed new regulations to further reduce risks to its single-family insurance fund as it continues to play a critical role in today's housing market. FHA proposes to increase the net worth requirements of FHA-approved lenders, strengthen lender approval criteria, and make lenders liable for the practices of their correspondent mortgage brokers. |
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HHS
Secretary Sebelius Announces Plans to Establish Health IT “Beacon
Communities” HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. David Blumenthal, HHS’ National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, announced today plans to make available $235 million to support an innovative Beacon Community Program. |
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Sebelius
Statement on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today highlighted the benefits of health insurance reform for businesses and released a new fact sheet regarding a recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. |
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Iran
Says It 'Explicitly' Accepts UN Uranium-for-Fuel Swap Deal by Bloomberg 12 (Bloomberg) -- Iran has accepted a United Nations proposal to swap most of its stock of enriched uranium for nuclear fuel rods to power its research ... |
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US
and Russia Open Arms Talks on Web Security by New York Times By JOHN MARKOFF and ANDREW E. KRAMER The United States has begun talks with Russia and a United Nations arms control committee about strengthening Internet ... |
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Abkhazia
holds presidential elections by UPI.com 12 (UPI) -- Voters in Abkhazia took to the polls Saturday for the first time since the republic broke away from Georgia last year, election observers said. ... |
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Turkey
calls for nuclear diplomacy not sanctions as Iran issues ... ISTANBUL The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said diplomacy rather than economic sanctions should be pursued to resolve the nuclear standoff ... |
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Jordan
upper house chief resigns after son named PM by admin Senate president Zeid Rifai submitted his resignation on Saturday following the nomination of his son, Samir Rifai, to head a new government, Jordanian officials said. |
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Bank
Mergers After TARP by Steve Schaefer Barclays analyst says the strong will get stronger in 2010, and to expect more consolidation. |
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Give
North Koreans A Chance by Claudia Rosett For them to curse their government in public takes a lot of courage. |
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Wind
Power Picks Up Offshore by Jonathan Fahey New deals could bring to life an energy source off the coast of New England. |
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Islamic
Finance Still Profitable by Oxford Analytica Aside from the Dubai debt debacle, Islamic finance continues to thrive. |
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Pay
Czar Trims Top Salaries by Evelyn M. Rusli Feinberg's policy hits Citigroup, AIG, GM, GMAC; consumer sentiment up. |
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Global
Economy In 2010 by Paul Maidment Growth in developing economies should offset the sluggishness of mature ones. |
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Beware
of Bogus Tests, Inspections, and Fixes for Damaged Drywall The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to be skeptical of anyone trying to sell test kits, inspections, or quick fixes for problems caused by imported drywall that has turned out to be contaminated. |
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Testimony
- Before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation,
Subcommittee on Aviation concerning the Federal Aviation Administrations
Safety Programs Chairman Dorgan, Ranking Member DeMint, Members of the Subcommittee:Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Federal Aviation Administration's(FAA's) safety programs and ongoing initiatives, As you know, shortly after I was confirmed as Administrator, Secretary LaHood and I initiated a Call to Action on airline safety and pilot training. |
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U.S.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decreased by 2.2 Percent in 2008 (Thu, 03 Dec 2009)Total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,053 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2008, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the 2007 level, according to Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 2008, a report released today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Since 1990, U.S. GHG emissions have grown at an average annual rate of 0.7 percent. .. |
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President
Obama Proposes Home Energy Retrofit Program for Job Creation President Obama has proposed a new program to reward homeowners with rebates for making their houses more energy efficient. At the same time, the president called for additional federal investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy. |
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DOE
Enforces Reporting Requirements for Appliance Standards DOE announced that manufacturers of certain residential products have until January 8, 2010, to submit accurate certification reports and compliance statements as part of DOE's enhanced energy efficiency standards. |
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DOE
Launches Save Energy Now LEADER Program with 32 Companies DOE has combined with 32 leading industrial companies to kick off the Save Energy Now LEADER Program, a voluntary effort under which the charter members pledged to make significant improvements in industrial energy efficiency over the next decade. |
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DOE
and USDA Award $564 Million to Biorefinery Projects Seeking to spur the biomass industry, DOE and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are awarding $564 million in Recovery Act funds to 19 biorefinery projects in 15 states. The efforts, including advanced biofuels, bioproducts, and power from biomass feedstocks, will also get $700 million in private and non-federal funds |
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Cuba,
U.S. can reconcile, pope tells ambassador by online@dispatchpolitics.com Pope Benedict XVI said yesterday there are signs of religious freedom in Cuba and that there is an opportunity for reconciliation between the communist nation and the United States. Welcoming Havana's new ambassador to the Vatican, Eduardo Delgado Bermudez, Benedict also expressed sympathy for Cuba's suffering during the global downturn as well as "the devastating effects of natural disasters and the economic embargo. |
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N.
Korea says it will cooperate with U.S. by online@dispatchpolitics.com BEIJING -- North Korea announced yesterday that it will work with Washington to resolve "differences" over restarting nuclear disarmament talks, but observers said it was too early to declare a U.S. diplomat's mission to Pyongyang a success. |
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Presentation
to the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis (AABPA) by Douglas Elmendorf |
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CBO
Presentation to the Group of Thirty by Douglas Elmendorf |
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Budget
Savings from Legislated Reductions in Amounts Outstanding under
the TARP by Douglas Elmendorf |
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Additional
Information on the Effects of Tort Reform by Douglas Elmendorf |
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The
Use of Agricultural Offsets to Reduce Greenhouse Gases by Douglas Elmendorf |
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Hottest
decade on record Video: data shows that the first ten years of the 21st century have been the warmest on record. |
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UK
Tax and National Insurance rates 2010-2011 The government has announced the 2010-11 rates and allowances for Income Tax and National Insurance. |
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UK
Consultation on online privacy begins A consultation has been launched to provide advice on individuals' online privacy and explain the law behind online safety. |
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Assistant
Secretary Morton's Testimony on FY 2010 Budget for ICE, CBP,
and USCG Testimony of Assistant Secretary John T. Morton before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, “The Fiscal Year 2010 Budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard,” given Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Cannon House Office Building. |
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Secretary
Napolitano's Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee,
Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security Testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security" (Written Testimony) at the Hart Senate Office Building December 9, 2009. |
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Remarks
by Secretary Napolitano at the Interagency Council for Applied
Homeland Security Technology’s Counter-IED Symposium |
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New
Study Announced to Protect Against Chemical Attacks and Bolster
Emergency Planning Efforts Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced a new DHS Science & Technology Directorate-led study that will examine the behavior of airborne contaminants if they were to be released into the subway—reflecting Secretary Napolitano’s emphasis on preparedness and the shared responsibility of protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure. |
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Readout
of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks to the America-Israel Friendship
League The readout of Secretary Napolitano's remarks to the America-Israel Friendship League on December 3, 2009. |
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Secretary
Napolitano's Testimony on Security Challenges Post-9/11 Secretary Napolitano's testimony on December 2, 2009, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on security challenges post-9/11. |
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New
Center to Ensure Safety of Imported Goods Announced Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the creation of the Import Safety Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC)—a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility designed to streamline and enhance federal efforts to address import safety issues. |
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“Virtual
USA” Information-Sharing Initiative 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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DARPA
Conducting Study on Orbital Debris Removal. 12/09 |
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NOAA
Reminds you to Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season |
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Brazil
stocks at yearly high; Chilean shares up LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Brazilian equities finished Friday at their highest level this year, with a surge in shares of Embraer contributing after the aircraft maker landed a deal that will give i... |
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Obama
on improving economy In his weekly address, President Obama discusses the steps that have been implemented to spur private sector hiring. |
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Pay
czar targets Wall Street The Obama administration unveils pay restrictions for top-earners at companies that received the largest bailouts. |
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Senate
health plan to allow caps on insurance benefits Earlier version prevented insurance companies from establishing limits, Democratic aides say |
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Jolie
asks Obama to do more for Sudanese Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie wants President Obama's administration to take greater steps towards establishing peace in Sudan. |
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Senators
prepared to vote on government funding bill by emilyes |
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Copenhagen
global warming draft points to hard bargaining ahead A draft pact for a global warming treaty released today in Copenhagen would commit the US to significant emissions cuts by 2020 and draw developing nations into an agreement for the first time. |
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Beijing
'firmly opposes' US-Taiwan arms deals China's Foreign Ministry said Beijing is "firmly opposed" to US arms sales to Taiwan, after a US official said Washington was considering new sales to the island, Reuters reported. |
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Chinese
vice premier stresses economic structure rebalance Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said Friday the government will beef up efforts to coordinate economic growth and structure rebalance as the economy is expected to face more complexity. The government should better handle the relationship between growth, structure rebalance and inflation management to realize fast and sound development, Li told a national meeting on development and reform. The policy will maintain its continuity and stability next year, and meanwhile be more targ .. |
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Chinese
Premier to attend Copenhagen climate summit from Dec.17-18 Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will attend the leaders' meeting of the Copenhagen climate change conference from Dec. 17-18. Wen was invited by Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu made the announcement on Friday. |
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Chinese
FM discusses bilateral ties, Copenhagen conference with counterparts Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi exchanged views with his counterparts from a number of other countries on the ongoing U.N. Climate Change Conference and bilateral relations during telephone conversations this week. The countries included Indonesia, Sudan, Australia, Russia, the United States, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. Yang held the separate phone talks from Tuesday to Friday as the conference, which opened Monday and will run through Dec. 18, continued in Co ... |
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China
calls on rich nations to deliver on climate pledges China on Friday urged the rich nations negotiating in the UN-led climate talks in Copenhagen to help seal a deal by delivering on their promises to cut carbon emissions and provide financial support to help developing nations adapt to global warming. The call comes as ministers arrive for the higher segment of the talks that are tasked with achieving goals to avoid irreversible change in climate that scientists warn could be disastrous to the Earth. China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei sai ... |
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China
hopes to see positive results from Copenhagen conference A senior Chinese diplomat said on Friday that the current Copenhagen Conference "is an important meeting on climate change," and "the Chinese government hopes to see positive results from the conference." Liu Zhenmin, the Chinese deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told a group of UN-based Chinese and foreign reporters at the Chinese Mission that "the ongoing Copenhagen Conference is an important meeting on climate change. The international community is full of expecta ... |
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"Kyoto
Protocol will be effective after 2012," senior Chinese diplomat
says China said here Friday that it is a mistake to say that the Kyoto Protocol will expire in about two years, and it will be effective after 2012. The statement came as Liu Zhenmin, the deputy Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, was speaking to a group of UN-based Chinese and foreign reporters at the Chinese Mission. Liu made the statement to rebuke what some people said -- the Kyoto Protocol is to expire in 2012 and that is why people are gathering in Copenhagen .. |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care: Remarks by Sens. Nelson &
Grassley Published: Today at 11:16am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
House Democrats Press Conference on PAYGO Published: Friday at 10:30am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Congressional Black Caucus Press Conference on Job Creation &
Economic Growth Published: Friday at 11:15am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care: Remarks on Amendment Votes Published: Friday at 11:35am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Fri Dec 11 Published: Friday at 1pm (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Democrat Briefing on Health Care Published: Friday at 2:30pm (ET) |
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VIDEO:
House Oversight & Govt. Reform Cmte. Hearing on Bank of America
& Merrill Lynch Merger Published: Friday at 10am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
House Judiciary Subcmte. Hearing on Voluntary Mortgage Modification Published: Friday at 11am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care Bill - Day 12 Published: Friday at 10am (ET) |
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Weekly Address Published: Today at 10:30am (ET) |
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Special
Report: Tech Pioneers of 2010 The annual selection of promising entrepreneurs by the World Economic Forum highlights stars in the making |
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Russian
Firms Could Sell $20 Billion in Stock in 2010 Moscow-based investment bank Renaissance Capital says Russian companies may raise the most since 2007 in share sales next ear |
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Daimler
Announces Deal to Preserve Jobs Responding to loud concerns from workers at its Sindelfingen plant in Germany, Mercedes-Benz has offered a decade-long promise of no mass layoffs |
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The
World's Best Business Restaurants Thousands of restaurants appear in the 2009 Michelin Guide. Here are the best for business. |
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Exxon
to Build $15 Billion Gas Project for Asia The energy giant is teaming up with partners in a liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea to supply China, Japan and Taiwan |
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Japan
Unveils Another Stimulus With the recovery struggling, Prime Minister Hatoyama announces a new $81 billion plan |
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China's
Top Automaker Targets India Shanghai Automotive hopes new alliances with GM and Pioneer will help |
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In
Michigan, One Answer to the Jobs Crisis By backing loans to small manufacturers, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. is helping companies diversify—if they add workers |
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China's
Telecom company sees Indonesia as one of biggest markets in Asia
Pacific China's Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment (ZTE) sees Indonesia as one of the biggest market in Asia Pacific area and will strengthen cooperation with local telecommunication companies in the future, an senior ZTE official said Friday. Cui Yi, president of Asia Pacific Region of ZTE Corporation, made the statement at a press conference held here to start a 10-day celebration for ZTE's 10th Anniversary of operations in Indonesia. ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications e ... |
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U.S.,
Japan reach "open skies" aviation agreement The United States and Japan on Friday reached an "open skies" agreement designed to remove restrictions on passenger and cargo air services between the two countries. "Once this agreement takes effect, American and Japanese consumers, airlines and economies will enjoy the benefits of competitive pricing and more convenient service," U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement released late Friday. The aviation agreement was finalized after five rounds of negotiat .. |
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U.S.
stocks mostly higher on encouraging retail, consumer sentiment
data U.S. stocks mostly rose, gaining momentum from a series of encouraging economic data, as investors was reassured the recovery is strengthening. Consumer stocks were among best performers as report from the U.S. Commerce Department showed retail sales climbed 1.3 percent in November, much better than the 0.5 percent rise analysts had anticipated. The reading provided evidence that consumers were buying aggressively and supporting the economy in the holiday-shopping season. Meanwhi ... |
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Dollar
rises on strong U.S. economic data The dollar rose against major currencies on Friday after a couple of strong U.S. economic reports lifted expectations of interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. The Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index jumped by 6 points in the first half of December to 73.4, its highest level since September. Sub-index of sentiment about current economic conditions jumped by 10.3 points to 79.1. Consumer expectations rose more modestly by 3.2 points to 69.7. Short-term infla .. |
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Libyan
human rights 'improving' There have been limited improvements in Libya's human rights record, Human Rights Watch says. |
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'North
Korean arms plane' seized Thailand seizes a cargo plane refuelling in Bangkok which it says was carrying weapons from North Korea to an unknown destination. |
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Pakistan
Taliban offensive 'over' Islamabad has said its major military offensive against the Taliban in the tribal region of South Waziristan has been completed. |
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GCC
summit will set basis for monetary union (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Summit of GCC Leaders, to be hosted by Kuwait on December 14-15, will set the basis for the GCC monetary union and crown the efforts of the leaders of the six member states f... |
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Clinton
warns Latin America of promoting ties with Iran U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Latin American countries Friday of promoting their ties with Iran which is pursuing nuclear program under international pressure, saying they should &quo |
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Scientists:
Climate talks aim too low for target by By CHARLES J. HANLEY COPENHAGEN (AP) -- The cuts in greenhouse gases offered at the 192-nation climate conference are "clearly not enough" to assure the world it will head off dangerous global warming, a key U.N.-affiliated scientist said Saturday.... |
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Antarctic
nations plan tough new shipping controls by By RAY LILLEY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Countries that manage Antarctica plan tough new controls on ships visiting the southern oceans and the fuels they use to reduce the threat of human and environmental disasters as tourist numbers rise, officials said Saturday.... |
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Iraq
hails 2nd oil auction but risky sites shunned by By SINAN SALAHEDDIN BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's oil minister began counting the money Saturday even before the first wells were drilled, dubbing the country's second postwar oil auction a triumph even as international oil companies largely snubbed the most violent regions in the Middle East's last major oil bonanza.... |
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Obama
blasts banks for opposing financial overhaul by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama singled out financial institutions for causing much of the economic tailspin and criticized their opposition to tighter federal oversight of their industry.... |
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Senate
GOP denied on spending filibuster attempt by By ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Democratic-controlled Senate on Saturday cleared away a Republican filibuster of a huge end-of-year spending bill that rewards most federal agencies with generous budget boosts... |
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Nigeria:
Amnesty International says police "kill at will" Amnesty International exposed the shocking level of unlawful police killings in Nigeria, in a new report released today. |
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USA:
Amnesty International Congratulates President Obama on Nobel
Peace Prize Larry Cox, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following statement on the eve of President Barack Obama's acceptance of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. |
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Iraq
Speaker hopes for honest elections Iraqi Speaker Iyad Al Samarraie explained the process of election law approval. The election law is not perfect given that political compromises and election factors constituting the law prevailed on exact figure statistics, Al Samarraie said. The United Nations and United States intensified ... |
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Iraq
security chiefs under questioning in Parliament Security chiefs are due today before Parliament for questioning over major security breaches in Baghdad. Defense and Security committee stressed the necessity to summon security ministers and Armed Forces General Commander. For more details, click on play movie. |
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Iraq
elections adjourned till March 7 Iraq Presidency Council decided to adjourn the date of legislative elections in Iraq till March 7 instead of March 6, the date set by the Independent High Electoral Commission on Tuesday. The Presidency Council and IHEC officials had set elections date on March 6, head of the Presidency office . |
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US
Chief: Iran is still arming Iraq gunmen Iran is still providing weapons and funds to gunmen in Iraq, the number two US commander in Iraq, Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby charged. "I find Iranian influence in Iraq unhelpful across all domains, political, military, economic," he said. The infiltration of men and materiel across the . |
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Al
Maliki weighs up Iraq security decline In a closed hearing session in Parliament, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki believed that the interference of some political parties added to political rows and sectarianism have led to security deterioration. Al Maliki called to purge security forces from members belonging to any political ... |
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US
calls Iraq to humanely relocate Iran opposition Washington expects Iraq’s Government to act legally and humanely when it relocates Iranian dissidents, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said. "What we would do, first and foremost, is to urge the Iraqi authorities to conduct any such relocation with the residents of Camp Ashraf, that it be . |
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Security
Ministers before Parliament while Gates pursues Iraq meetings On the trails of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki’s hearing session on Thursday in his quality of Armed Forces General Commander, Iraqi Parliament receives today Defense Minister Abdul Qader Al Ubaidi, Interior Minister Jawad Al Boulani and National Security Minister Shirowan Al Waili to ... |
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Ousted
Zelaya 'to meet successor' Dominican Republic president says Zelaya and Lobo will meet in Santo Domingo. |
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US
Iraq jail an 'al-Qaeda school' Former inmates of Camp Bucca say military prison was training ground for extremism. |
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Lukoil
wins Iraq oilfield contract Russian firm and its Norwegian partner win auction to drill untapped reserves. |
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Abkhazia
holds presidential poll Five candidates including incumbent in race for top post in rebel Georgian region. |
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Anti-Taliban
Offensive in South Waziristan is Over Yousuf Raza Gilani says the military is now focusing on the nearby Orakzai tribal region in order to chase the Pakistani Taliban leadership that is believed to have fled there from South Waziristan. T. |
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Training
Afghan Forces Poses Challenges for US Military Training a competent, well-equipped Afghan security force is key to the U.S.-led war effort in Afghanistan, even with President Obama's decision to commit thousands of more Americans to the fighting. . |
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EPA
Studies Increasing Allowable Ethanol Content The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it expects to make a final determination in mid-2010 regarding whether to increase the allowable ethanol content in regular gasoline from 10% to 15% |
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Gov.
Gregoire leaving for Copenhagen for international climate change
summit |
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Got
a Question on the Jobs Crisis? Ask Richard Trumka by Tula Connell |
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House
Passes Tough Financial Reform Bill by James Parks |
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U.S.
Voices Support for Just Transition to Green Economy by admin |
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Sweeping
bank reform bill clears House From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Jennifer Liberto
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Senate
health care bill to allow caps on annual benefits, Democratic
aides say Posted: December 11th, 2009 03:19 PM ET Washington (CNN) – The health care bill currently being negotiated in the Senate would allow caps on annual insurance benefits, reversing a previous version of the plan that would have prevented insurance companies from establishing such limits, according to three separate Democratic aides. |
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Black
Caucus sends strong economic message to Obama From CNN's Ed Hornick
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Obama:
'Economy is growing again' Posted: December 12th, 2009 06:00 AM ET |
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Senators
prepared to vote on government funding bill Posted: December 12th, 2009 12:51 PM ET The Senate is prepared to vote Sunday on a massive spending bill. Washington (CNN) – The U.S. Senate is prepared to vote Sunday on a massive spending bill that funds several Cabinet departments and other agencies for the 2010 budget year - money needed to fund the federal government after next week. |
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Public
Supports Cap and Trade An Ipsos Public Affairs survey finds that 52% of respondents support a cap and trade plan, similar to that working through Congress, with 41% opposing the measure. |
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Abercrombie
Will Step Down Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-HI) is resigning from Congress to run for governor full time, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin reports. |
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Redistricting
the Nation |
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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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Corps
of Engineers Prepares for Iraqi Elections Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:18:00 -0600 |
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Request
for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure - Proposed
License Amendment for Extended Power Uprate Operation dated May
27, 2009 Re: C.D.I Proprietary Documents - Nine Mile Point Nuclear
Station Unit No. 2 (TAC NO. ME1476) ADAMS Accession: ML093270613 |
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Connecticut
Students Set for Cosmic Conversation with Space Station Commander Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600 |
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DoD
General Officer Assignments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:32:00 -0600 |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton December 11, 2009 |
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Interview With Riz Khan of Al Jazeera TV English Hillary Rodham Clinton December 10, 2009 |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton December 11, 2009 |
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Small
Business Vendor Outreach Sessions for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. This information
has recently been updated, and is now available. |
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Small
Business Procurement Assistance for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. This information
has recently been updated, and is now available. |
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US-CERT Current Activity Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 954157 Original release date: December 11, 2009
at 2:06 pm
Microsoft has released security advisory
954157 to notify users of an US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Microsoft Relevant Url(s): |
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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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DoS
OIG Humanitarian Mine Action Programs in Afghanistan (ISP-I-10-11)
Nov 09 |
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DoS
OIG Review of the Department’s Use of Its Defense Export
Licensing Watchlist in the Acquisition Process (SIA-I-08-05)
Sept 08 |
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OIG
The Exercise of Chief of Mission Authority in Managing the President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Overseas (ISP-I-10-01) Nov 09 |
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Connecticut Young Democrats Upcoming Events! Hello all! Here are a bunch of upcoming events you may be interested in: Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan, State Reps. Ryan Barry, Mae Flexer, Matt Lesser, Chris Lyddy, Bryan Hurlburt, Gary Holder-Winfield, Jason Rojas, Kelvin Roldan, and other elected officials from around the state invite you to join them for a night of live music, food, beer tasting, and a celebration of Youth & Democracy. Join them in celebrating Young Democratic Leaders and this Year's Legislative Achievements: o Expanding access to quality health care ... and looking forward to more successes in 2010. Ticket Price: $30 Please purchase advance tickets from a
member of the planning committee: If you don't have any contact information
for any of them, you may contact Gary Turco at gary.turco@sbcglobal.net
or 860-335-6122. |
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Crystal
River Nuclear Power Unit 3 - Request for Additional Information
Regarding the Response to Generic Letter 2008-01, "Managing
Gas Accumulation in Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal,
and Containment Spray Systems" (TAC No. MD7816) |
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Mathon
Principals Indicted in $160 Million Ponzi Scheme |
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Geithner
on Passage of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act of 2009 December 11, 2009 2009-12-11-14-46-38-15081 |
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Highlights:
Relations With Latin America Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600 |
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Update from the Official Site of the Kootenai County Democrats. -------------------- A respected non-partisan citizen activist, former Harvard professor and trained mediator stunned Idaho's political establishment Thursday by filing to run against GOP Gov. Butch Otter as a Democrat. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Allred-for-Idaho/231926117066?v=wall |
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Gates
Meets Iraq Prime Minister Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:11:02 -0600 |
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Former
Employee of New Milford Bank Who Stole from Customer CD Accounts
is Sentenced |
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Physical
Therapist, Money Launderer and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty
in Connection with Multiple Detroit Health Care Fraud Schemes Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:10:53 -0600 |
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Gates
In Iraq Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:15:03 -0600 Defense Secretary Gates pays a visit to troops in Iraq. |
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Remarks
as Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at the
Installation Ceremony for Assistant Attorneys General Laurie
Robinson and Ronald Weich Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:54:31 -0600 |
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NASA
TV's This Week @NASA, December 11 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0600 |
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Two Upcoming Colorado Democrats' Events "***** JOIN US for 2 great events
in CO! ***** 1) Meet the Gov in Centennial SATURDAY. 12/12/09.
7797 S. Forest Ct., 11am-1pm. Bring canned goods to donate to
"Feed Colorado". 2) Meet the Dem candidate who will
replace CO Cong. Mike Coffman -- Lt. Col.(ret.) John Flerlage,
Monday 7-9pm 12/14/09, Bistro Al Vino, one block east of Orchard
and Parker roads in Centennial. Bring friends, please." |
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Candlelight Vigil for Copenhagen - Invite Your Friends Bring your children or grandchildren, invite your friends - and don't forget to bring your own candles. Every voice is critical to making ourselves heard in Copenhagen, every candle will help light the way to a sustainable future for the planet. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday
evening. |
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Commitments of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current reports for the week of December 8, 2009 are now available. See previous weeks in Historical Commitments of Traders Reports. |
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Constituent
Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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FEC
Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available. |
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Commentary:
A General's View From Iraq
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:56:00 -0600 |
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CFTC
Chairman Gary Gensler Comments on House Passage of H.R. 4173 |
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NRC
Seeks Comment, Plans Public Meetings on Blending of Low-Level
Radioactive Waste |
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Secretary Clinton to Deliver Human Rights Speech Office of the Spokesman December 11, 2009 |
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - December 11, 2009 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:22:46 -0600 |
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HELSINKI
COMMISSION RELEASES MEDITERRANEAN SEMINAR REPORT Document Follows Rare Meeting of Middle East Countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia |
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Marine
Offense Gives Afghan City Second Chance
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:00 -0600 |
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U.S.,
Russia Make Progress on Nuclear Reduction Agreement Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:57:00 -0600 |
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NEW
GOV JOB VACANCIES have been appended to the GOV JOBS TICKER |
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Physical
Therapist, Money Launderer, and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty
in Connection with Multiple Detroit Health Care Fraud Schemes |
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U.S.
Attorney Announces New Violent Crime Initiative |
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DoD
Contracts for December 11, 2009
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:02:00 -0600 |
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert C-SPAN Highlights Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: Friday: Saturday/Sunday: Monday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: * C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET Saturday: Sunday: Monday: |
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER As Democrats continue to focus on creating
jobs and strengthening our economy, a key part of our recovery
is restoring oversight to Wall Street. For eight years, Republicans
allowed Wall Street to engage in irresponsible and risky behavior
that ultimately brought our economy to the point of collapse.
By passing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act,
Democrats acted to bring accountability to Wall Street, protect
Americans from the abusive and predatory lending practices that
contributed to the crisis, and help ensure that taxpayers will
never be asked to bailout big Wall Street banks again.
STENY H. HOYER |
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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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Hocking
County Flood Risk Open House Is Set For Thursday, Dec. 17 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:28 -0600 CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), will host a flood risk information open house for Hocking County on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hocking County Emergency Management Agency conference room, 52 East 2nd St. in Logan, Ohio. |
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Secretary
Gates Conducts Town Hall Meeting at Forward Operating Base Warrior,
Kirkuk, Iraq Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:10:00 -0600 |
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending December 11, 2009 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:54:29 -0600 Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including new charges against a Chicago man (already charged in connection with a Danish terror plot) alleging conspiracy in connection with the 2008 attacks in Mumbai; FBI Director Mueller's request to Judge William H. Webster to conduct an independent review of the FBI's actions prior to the tragic events at Fort Hood; and the indictment of five people in a $14.6 foreclosure rescue and mortgage fraud scheme. |
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Former
Navy Officer Sentenced in Iraq Fuel Theft Scheme Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:44:37 -0600 Robert Jeffery, a former master chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy, was sentenced to four years in prison for his participation in a scheme to steal approximately 10 million gallons of fuel from the U.S. Army in Iraq. |
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Louisiana
Man Charged with Racketeering Offenses Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:52:04 -0600 Samuel L. Wilson, Sr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and with use of an interstate facility in aid of racketeering for allegedly accepting or extorting bribes from individuals with pending criminal charges in the Baton Rouge City Court, and then sharing the proceeds of the bribe or extortion with a prosecutor who would arrange for the matters to be dismissed or otherwise "fixed." |
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Pennsylvania
County Official Charged in Public Corruption Investigation Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:16:27 -0600 Douglas Richards, the former director of human resources for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, was charged with corrupt receipt of a reward for official action in connection with an ongoing investigation targeting public corruption in northeastern Pennsylvania. Richards is the 22nd person to be charged in this investigation. |
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Pennsylvania
Company, Six Others Charged in Medicare Fraud and Kickback Scheme Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:13:18 -0600 A durable medical equipment company located in Philadelphia and six individuals were indicted in connection with a $1.2 million Medicare fraud and kickback scheme. |
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Request for Nominations: Future Chairs,
National Steering Committee, Centers for Education and Research
in Therapeutics Deadline for nominations to be received: January 31, 2010 Anticipated review, interviews, and selection expected to be completed by April 15, 2010 Overview The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites nominations of qualified individuals to serve as future Chairs of the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Centers for Education and Research in Therapeutics (CERTs), described at: http://www.certs.hhs.gov |
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:19:00 -0600 |
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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR DECEMBER 11,
2009 |
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ETA - Advisories - Training and Employment
Notices (TEN) for United States Department of Labor. This information has recently been updated. TEN 21-09 -- Clarification of Guidance on Section 163 of the Continuing Resolution Regarding the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) has been added to the ETA Advisory database and is now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2833. |
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Native American and Tribal Legal Resources
page at USA.gov ( http://www.usa.gov/Government/Tribal/legal.shtml
). This page has been updated with a new link to Settlement of Cobell Lawsuit on Indian Trust Management. A total of $1.4 billion will be distributed to Native Americans involved in the lawsuit to compensate them for their historical accounting claims. For more information, visit the link in the In Focus box on the right side of the Native American and Tribal Legal Resources page. |
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Harris County TX Young Democrats Saturday, December 12th the polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. It's absolutely crucial that every single one of us gets out to vote for Annise Parker, Ronald C. Green, and the entire HCYD slate. Here's our entire endorsement list- Mayor- Annise Parker When young people vote, Democrats win. Let's make it a big victory tomorrow. Sincerely, |
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Turkish High Court Closes the Democratic Society Party (Taken Question) Office of the Spokesman December 11, 2009 |
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U.S. - Poland Supplemental Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Ian Kelly December 11, 2009 |
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Monday 6:30 p.m. Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information - 57400 | Whip Information - 63210 MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009 |
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Special Briefing by Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo A. Valenzuela Arturo Valenzuela December 11, 2009 |
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Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The export requirements for Canada have been
revised. This information has recently been updated. You may view a copy of the updated information. |
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What
are some of the Bill of Rights amendments? Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:22:26 -0600 Dec. 15 is Bill of Rights Day, to celebrate the U.S. constitutional guarantee of rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and protection for those accused of crimes. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for more. |
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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces
U.S.-Japan Agreement on Open Skies U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that the United States and Japan reached agreement on the text of a landmark Open-Skies aviation agreement, liberalizing U.S.-Japan air services for the carriers of both countries. The agreement was reached after five rounds of negotiations focusing on Open Skies, beginning in May of this year. “Achieving Open Skies with Japan, a major U.S. transportation and trade partner, has been a long-standing U.S. goal and is good news for air travelers and businesses on both sides of the Pacific,” said Secretary LaHood. “Once this agreement takes effect, American and Japanese consumers, airlines and economies will enjoy the benefits of competitive pricing and more convenient service.” Under the new agreement, airlines from both countries would be allowed to select routes and destinations based on consumer demand for both passenger and cargo services, without limitations on the number of U.S. or Japanese carriers that can fly between the two countries or the number of flights they can operate. It would remove restrictions on capacity and pricing, and provide unlimited opportunities for cooperative marketing arrangements, including code-sharing, between U.S. and Japanese carriers. The agreement also would provide opportunities for growth of U.S. carrier operations at Tokyo’s Narita Airport and ensure fair competition regarding the new opportunities at Tokyo’s close-in Haneda Airport. Although the 1952 U.S.-Japan aviation agreement was greatly expanded in 1998, many U.S. carriers serving Japan were still subject to restrictions on capacity, routing, pricing, and code-sharing. Once the agreement is finalized, Japan will become the 95th U.S. Open-Skies partner. Both the United States and Japan must affirmatively act in order to put the agreement into effect. -END- |
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Remarks
at the American Pakistan Foundation's Inaugural Gala Benefit Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:16:23 -0600 |
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Highlights:
U.S.-Pakistan Relationship Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0600 |
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Launch
of NASA's Wise Spacecraft Delayed Until Dec. 14 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600 The launch of NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, spacecraft aboard a Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California has been rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 14. |
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Water
on the Moon, Drought on Earth: NASA Experts Available for Radio
And Podcast Interviews During Major Science Meeting Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600 Two NASA researchers will discuss the agency's latest findings about our home planet and its nearest neighbor in live interviews from the 2009 fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco on Monday, Dec. 14, and Tuesday, Dec. 15. |
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Hospital Language Services: Quality Improvement
and Performance Measures AHRQ's second edition of Patient Safety Advances includes an article on "Speaking Together" -- the first national quality improvement (QI) collaborative focusing on improving operations of hospital-based language services. The article discusses the development of performance measures for hospital language services and hospitals' early experiences with the measures. You can find the article at: http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances2/vol2/Advances-Regenstein_54.pdf. Find other articles in Patient Safety Advances:New Directions and Alternative Approaches at: http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/advances2/. |
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Friend -- My name is Suzanne. I'm a legal secretary and an OFA volunteer here in New Mexico, and this is a bittersweet holiday season for me. While I have some good news to share with my family and friends, there's one bad piece of news I need to share at the same time: Due to my skyrocketing health care costs, I've been forced to fall behind on my bills, and now my house is under notice of foreclosure. So this year, when I sit down to write my family and friends, I'll also be sending a holiday card to my senators, letting them know that my wish this holiday season is health reform. Will you send one too? As hard as my situation is, I know it's not unique. It's time that all of us who remember what this is really about speak up together and ask for change. Every day that we wait to pass reform is a day when more stories like mine could be told. It's another day for someone to be forced into bankruptcy, or for the bank to come calling, because of spiraling costs. And it's another day like every one of mine -- a day spent putting off doctor's visits for fear of what I'll find out, a day spent worrying that I'm actually about to be forced out of my home. The urgent need for reform could not be clearer -- for me, for Americans who are hurt by the current system, and for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their health insurance coverage just since the Senate debate began two weeks ago. So please take a moment today and send a holiday card to your senators, asking them to make sure they pass health insurance reform, this year: http://my.barackobama.com/HolidayCard Thank you, Suzanne Suzanne C. |
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