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Remarks
by the President at "In Performance at the White House:
A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement"
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Responding
to Concerns Over Ryan White Emergency Housing Policy
Posted by Mary Wakefield on February 10, 2010 at 5:18 PM EST
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Clearing
Up the Bonuses Issue
Posted by Jen Psaki on February 10, 2010 at 5:58 PM EST
We wanted to clear up some confusion about
where the President stands on bonuses and excessive executive
compensation. A recent headline from an interview the President
did with Bloomberg yesterday inaccurately made it sound like
the President brushed off the impact of bonuses and applauded
the role of bankers. This naturally came as a surprise to the
many people who share his outrage at the behavior that continues
on Wall Street and is not an accurate portrayal of where the
President stands or what he said during the interview.
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Blagojevich
Asks for Playing of Full Tapes
"As Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty today to corruption
charges in a revised indictment, his attorneys filed a motion
seeking to play as many of the hundreds of secret recordings
as they want at his trial," the Chicago Tribune reports.
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USCIRF Condemns Thirty-One Years of
Religious Abuse in Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the eve of the
thirty-first anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) strongly
condemns the Iranian government's repression of peaceful activists
and reformers. In recent weeks, the Iranian government has convicted
and executed individuals on the charge of waging war against
God (moharebeh). At least ten others have been charged, convicted,
and sentenced to death for moharebeh.
"The Iranian government's use of religious
crimes to crack down on dissidents who peacefully disagree with
the government's interpretation and application of Islamic law
is intolerable and should receive the strongest possible rebuke
from the world community, " said USCIRF chair Leonard Leo.
"Sadly, the Iranian government has been repressing its citizens
on the basis of religious identity for years, but in recent months
it has been increasingly manipulating the reach of its religious
laws to silence, and in some cases put to death, Shia Muslims
simply for exercising their internationally protected rights
of freedom of expression and freedom of thought, conscience,
religion, or belief."
The government continues to impose lengthy
prison sentences on prominent reformers from the Shia majority
community, many of whom have been tried on charges of "insulting
Islam," criticizing the Islamic Republic, and publishing
materials that allegedly deviate from Islamic standards. USCIRF
has long been on record opposing the application of these kinds
of blasphemy and other similar laws.
In recent years, religious minorities,
particularly Baha’is, as well as Christians and Sufi Muslims
have suffered intensified physical attacks, harassment, detention,
arrests, and imprisonment. Heightened anti-Semitism and repeated
Holocaust denial threats and activities by senior government
officials have increased fear among Iran’s Jewish community.
In addition, USCIRF fears that planned
opposition demonstrations this week around the anniversary of
the Islamic Revolution could serve as a pretext for the Iranian
government to go further, using brutal force and charging peaceful
protestors with moharebeh and other capital crimes. USCIRF calls
on the government of Iran to refrain from the use of force against
peaceful demonstrators, and to reign in the security, intelligence,
and paramilitary forces as well.
Earlier this week, the United States and
the European Union condemned ongoing human rights violations
in Iran and called on the Iranian government to fulfill its international
human rights obligations. In late January, the U.S. Senate passed
legislation that would impose targeted sanctions on Iran. The
Senate bill and a similar bill that passed in the House of Representatives
will be consolidated in the weeks ahead and, reportedly, will
include language that would also sanction Iran's human rights
abusers.
"We are hopeful that the issuance
of the joint U.S.-EU statement this week condemning Iran, and
the passage of bills in the House and the Senate calling for
sanctions for human rights and religious freedom abuses, signal
that the U.S. government will hold Iranian officials to account
for the flagrant human rights abuses they have committed, "
said Mr. Leo. "USCIRF has recommended that the U.S. government,
in collaboration with its European allies, should ban from entry
and freeze the assets of Iranian officials who have engaged in
particularly severe religious freedom violations."
Each year, since 1999, the State Department
has designated Iran a “Country of Particular Concern,”
or CPC, due to its systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations
of religious freedom. As a CPC, Iran can be subjected to economic
sanctions under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
(IRFA). Despite being designated a CPC for 10 years, no IRFA-related
sanction has been imposed on Iran, with the U.S. government relying
merely on existing sanctions already in place. USCIRF concludes
that the rapidly deteriorating conditions for religious freedom
justify specific, additional sanctions under IRFA.?
USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S.
federal government commission. USCIRF Commissioners are appointed
by the President and the leadership of both political parties
in the Senate and the House of Representatives. USCIRF’s
principal responsibilities are to review the facts and circumstances
of violations of religious freedom internationally and to make
policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State
and Congress.
To interview a USCIRF Commissioner, contact
Tom Carter, Communications Director at tcarter@uscirf.gov or
(202) 523-3257.
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Statement by the Office of the Director
of National Intelligence Regarding United Kingdom Court Decision
The protection of confidential information
is essential to strong, effective security and intelligence cooperation
among allies. The decision by a United Kingdom court to release
classified information provided by the United States is not helpful,
and we deeply regret it.
The United States and the United Kingdom
have a long history of close cooperation that relies on mutual
respect for the handling of classified information. This court
decision creates additional challenges, but our two countries
will remain united in our efforts to fight against violent extremist
groups.
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Secretary
Gates' Remarks after Meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy
in France
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:23:00 -0600
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WE
DEMAND A RETRIAL FOR THE BLACKWATER MASSACRE.
Subject: New article
"Please check the wall, I have posted
an updated article to it, regarding former Blackwater employees
being asked to depart Iraq immediately. It is good news. They
have no business remaining in the country, even if working for
another firm!"
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Virginia
Man Pleads Guilty to Bribing Former Panamanian Government Officials
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:37:37 -0600
John W. Warwick, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, pled guilty to
his role in a conspiracy to pay bribes to former Panamanian government
officials in order to corruptly obtain certain maritime contracts,
in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Additional
Charges Filed in New York in Massive Insider Trading Case
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:21:31 -0600
Additional charges were filed in Manhattan federal court against
Raj Rajaratnam and Danielle Chiesi in a 19-count superseding
indictment involving conspiracy and securities fraud crimes stemming
from their alleged involvement in the largest hedge fund insider
trading case in history.
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Man
Sentenced in Massachusetts for Role in Fraudulent Stock Scheme
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:23 -0600
Steven P. Sable, a former resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts,
currently of Huntington Beach, California, was sentenced in Boston,
Massachusetts to 37 months in prison for his role in a multi-year
fraudulent stock promotion scheme.
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Hoyer Calls for Release of Human Rights
Activist Nyi Nyi Aung
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
Maryland resident Nyi Nyi Aung was sentenced to three years in
prison with hard labor in his native Burma. Aung, an activist
for human rights in Burma, was arrested at a Burmese airport
in September when trying to visit his mother, a democracy activist
also in prison:
“I am disappointed with the Burmese junta’s decision
today, and urge them to release Nyi Nyi Aung immediately. Yesterday,
the State Department said his conviction was unjust and the charges
were politically motivated. As the United States seeks a new
approach to Burma, their treatment of Nyi Nyi Aung – a resident
of my state of Maryland – seriously hinders that effort.
Reports of torture and denying him access to consular services
through the U.S. Embassy is completely unacceptable. I will continue
to work with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard
Berman and the Obama Administration to secure the release of
Nyi Nyi Aung.”
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February Endorsement Meeting for STATE
PROPS AND CYD CANDIDATES.
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Subject: *** SFYD TONIGHT***
***Tonight, Mr. Smith's 6:30pm***
Please join the San Francisco Young Dems,
local elected officials and community leaders to hear about important
statewide propositions.
Make your voice heard!
We will be endorsing State Props as well
as California Young Dem candidates.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Senator
Leland Yee, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Assessor Phil Ting!
** $3 drink specials for all who attend
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LACYD
Endorsement Meeting
"The 2010 campaign season has begun..."
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Thursday, February 18 at 6:30pm
End Time: Thursday, February 18 at 8:00pm
Where: El Paseo Inn
To see more details and RSVP
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Harris County Young Democrats.
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Subject: Help Democrats, Get Paid
The Harris County Democratic Party is looking
for workers to hand out materials and run supplies to election
judges’ vehicles in preparation for Election Day. The distribution
will be Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th from
12noon-6pm each day.
These are paid positions!
Contact Erik Vidor at 713-802-9505 or erikv@hcdp.org
if you’re interested.
Peace,
John Canales Gorczynski
HCYD Political Director
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National
Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of February
9, 2010
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:14:00 -0600
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General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, provides rent and financial assistance to widows
and widowers of officer and enlisted retirees in their homes
and communities through financial grants of assistance. The LeMay
Foundation Web site is www.lemay-foundation.org/.
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Air Force Village,
supports Air Force Village I and II in San Antonio, a life-care
community for retired officers, spouses, widows or widowers and
family members. The Air Force Village Web site is www.airforcevillages.com.
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Air Force Enlisted Village, supports Teresa Village in Fort Walton Beach,
Fla. and Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Force
Base. The fund provides homes and financial assistance to widows
and widowers of retired enlisted people 55 and older. Hawthorn
House (also in Shalimar) provides assisted living for residents
requiring more assistance than others, including 24-hour nursing
care. More information is available at www.afenlistedwidows.org.
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Air Force Aid Society,
provides Airmen and their families worldwide with emergency financial
assistance, education assistance, and an array of base-level
community-enhancement programs. More information is available
at www.afas.org.
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Ohio Young Democrats.
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Subject: Maryellen O'Shaughnessy
Young Dems,
Today, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Clerk Maryellen
O'Shaughnessy announced her candidacy for Secretary of State.
As Young Dems, we know that nothing is more important than our
right to fair elections.
Please take a moment to read this brief release from ODP regarding
O'Shaughnessy's campaign, paying special attention to her proposed
initiatives at the bottom of the page. She clearly understands
the important role young people play in our electoral process!
http://www.ohiodems.org/blog/maryellen/
Sincerely,
OYD
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DoD
Contracts for February 10, 2010
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:04:00 -0600
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Pres. Obama & Press Sec. Gibbs
President Obama made a surprise appearance at this White House
briefing where he talked about his meeting with Congressional
Democrats and Republicans, plus health care legislation and Iran
sanctions. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs continued speaking with
reporters after the President.
Length: 1 hr. 1 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Daniel Kaniewski, George Washington Univ.'s Homeland Security
Policy Institute Deputy Director
On Wednesday, our guest was Daniel Kaniewski, Fmr. Special Asst.
for Homeland Security & Director for Response Policy and
GWU-Homeland Security Policy Institute, Deputy Director. Guest
discussed Pres. Obama's first Quadrennial Homeland Security Review
report to Congress. He specifically explored the findings and
the administration's next step in its efforts to redefine its
homeland security mission.
Length: 43 min.
Published: Today at 8:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
UK Prime Minister's Questions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown held his weekly question
time, discussing a variety of issues and answering questions
posed by members of Parliament.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Today at 7am (ET)
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News
Conference by the President, 2/9/10
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Remarks
by the President Before Meeting with Bipartisan Leaders of the
House and Senate
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Remarks
by the President at "In Performance at the White House:
A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement"
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Evolving
the Open Government Dashboard with You
Posted by Aneesh Chopra on February 9, 2010 at 10:58 AM EST
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Making
Moves for a Healthier Generation
Posted by Jesse Lee on February 9, 2010 at 2:46 PM EST
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A
Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement
Posted by Kori Schulman on February 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM EST
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Reaching
Across the Aisle on Jobs and Health Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee on February 9, 2010 at 4:31 PM EST
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In
Any State, at Any Time: A Reminder of the Urgency of Health Reform
Posted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on February 9, 2010 at
5:34 PM EST
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Newt
Gingrich Gets It Wrong
Posted by Macon Phillips on February 10, 2010 at 3:26 PM EST
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UN
Appoints Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Posted by Jennifer Simon on February 10, 2010 at 4:10 PM EST
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First
lady on health care: 'Doing nothing ... not an option'
Posted: February 10th, 2010 08:28 AM ET
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Economic
aid tops agenda as Obama meets with Black leaders
Posted: February 10th, 2010 01:13 PM ET
President Barack Obama met with key African-American leaders
at the White House Wednesday.
Washington (CNN) – The thorny intersection of race and the
economy topped the political agenda Wednesday as President Barack
Obama huddled with key African-American leaders at the White
House.
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Bernanke
lays out plan for tighter money
Posted: February 10th, 2010 01:53 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Jennifer
Liberto
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney.com) - Federal Reserve
Chairman Ben Bernanke unveiled a blueprint Wednesday for pulling
back the trillions of dollars the central bank has provided to
prop up the nation's economy.
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Michigan
Republican announces retirement
Posted: February 10th, 2010 02:16 PM ET
From CNN Congressional Producer Deirdre
Walsh
Michigan Republican Rep. Vern Ehlers said Wednesday he will not
run for re-election in November.
Washington (CNN) – Michigan Republican Rep. Vern Ehlers
said Wednesday he will not run for re-election in November.
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Most
See Republicans as Unwilling to Compromise
A new Washington Post/ABC News poll finds that nearly six in
10 Americans say the Republicans aren't doing enough to forge
compromise with President Obama on important issues; more than
four in 10 see Obama as doing too little to get GOP support.
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Obama
Considers Recess Appointments
President Obama "is calling on lawmakers to stop blocking
the confirmation of government appointees in the Senate by raising
objections not related to their qualifications." the AP
reports.
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America's
Image Improves Dramatically
A new Gallup survey finds that perceptions of American leadership
worldwide improved significantly, from 34% in 2008 to 51% approval
in 2009.
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CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
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New
York Expels State Senator
The New York State Senate "expelled a senator convicted
of domestic assault, the first time in nearly a century that
the Legislature has forced a member from office," reports
the New York Times.
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Why
Republicans Want to "Start Over" on Health Care
Jonathan Chait notes that while Republicans say they want to
start over on a health care bill and a pass a plan "without
all the bad socialist stuff," he says their real position
is to do nothing to try and secure a win for healthcare industrialists.
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Paterson
Fights Back Against Rumors
In a fascinating interview with Don Imus, New York Gov. David
Paterson took on the swirling rumors surrounding his administration
saying he has been "depicted in a way that has been racialized,
sexualized, hyper-sexualized and dissolute. And the reality is,
it is hard to diminish this kind of uproar when it gets started."
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Obama
Approval Bounces Back
The Gallup daily tracking poll has President Obama's approval
rate back up at 51%.
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Weds. 2/10 - Thurs. 2/11, 2010
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C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* World Economic Forum Panel on the World Economy (8pm)
* New Regent University Forum on Cultural Issues (9:15pm)
* Washington Journal Interview on Civic Literacy (11:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes on Monday, Feb. 22
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule?timezone=Eastern&date=Feb+11%2C+2010
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* House Science Subcmte. Hearing on Passenger Screening Technologies
(8pm)
* Hearing on AIG with Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner (9:40pm)
* British Foreign Sec. Miliband on Alleged Torture Inquiry (1:15am)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (2:30pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* WJ: The Hill's Ian Swanson; BHOC on Alleged U.S. Torture (7pm)
* State of State Addresses by Connecticut & Pennsylvania
Governors (8:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* Former DHS Sec. Michael Chertoff Remarks at the Hudson Institute
(7am)
* Tea Party Nation Convention Panel on the Growth of Tea Party
Movement (8:30am)
* British House of Commons Prime Minister’s Questions (9:25am)
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Tonight:
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-span.org/Schedules/C-SPAN-Radio-Schedule.aspx
Tomorrow:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
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Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
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Washington Journal Highlights
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY)
* Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL)
* Tom Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste, President
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Former
New Jersey Assemblyman Indicted on Bribery Charges
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:55:31 -0600
Former New Jersey Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith was indicted in
connection with his alleged acceptance of two corrupt cash payments
totaling $15,000 in exchange for his official assistance on real
estate development matters in Jersey City.
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Missouri
Man Indicted for Falsely Claiming He Earned Military Medals
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:49:33 -0600
Timothy James Watkins, of Richmond, Missouri, was indicted for
falsely claiming that he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Silver
Star for his military service in Grenada.
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Readout
of Secretary Napolitano's Calls to State and Local Leaders in
Eastern Areas Impacted by Winter Storms
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0600
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano
today called state and local leaders from the east coast region
impacted by the current snow storm—relaying the Department’s
continued support and underscoring the importance of ongoing
partnerships between local first responders and the federal government
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Annual Population Estimates
Estimates
of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United
States: January 2009, January
2010 (PDF, 8 pages - 364 KB)
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Estimates
of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United
States: January 2009 (PDF,
8 pages - 364 KB)
This report provides estimates of the unauthorized immigrant
population residing in the United States as of January 2009 for
periods of entry and leading countries of birth and states of
residence.
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Good Afternoon,
I’m writing to share a startling prospect:
due to rising levels of childhood obesity, our Nation’s
youngest generation could actually face a shorter expected lifespan
than its parents.
That’s unacceptable. As Americans,
we all work tirelessly to provide a better world for the next
generation. As a mother, I can tell you that nothing is as important
as a child’s health.
The problem is clear. Over the past three
decades, childhood obesity rates in this country have tripled.
Today, obesity and excess weight threaten the health of one out
of three American children.
It’s time for us to act. That's why I’m asking you
to be part of Let's Move! -- a nationwide effort to solve the
obesity epidemic within one generation.
Learn
more here
Today, pediatricians treat children with
high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even Type II diabetes.
Teachers see bullying and teasing in class. School counselors
see kids with depression and low self-esteem. Coaches see kids
struggling to keep up or stuck on the sidelines.
Obesity affects our economy as well. Our
country spends nearly $150 billion treating obesity-related conditions
like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. We can expect that number
to grow unless healthy changes occur.
I hope you’ll take a moment to join
community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads across
the country. Together, we will work to help our kids eat better
and lead active, healthy lives.
Thank you,
Michelle
First Lady Michelle Obama
The White House
P.S. We’ve posted a special
video about this effort to LetsMove.gov. Check it out.
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Mail
Prep - Volunteers Needed!
Start Time: Tomorrow, February 10 at 3:00pm
End Time: Tomorrow, February 10 at 6:00pm
To see more details and RSVP
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Democratic
Efforts Promote Small Business Job Creation
Last week, President Obama announced plans
for a new program to encourage small business lending, another
important step in efforts to help businesses create jobs. Part
of several job creation measures that Congress is considering,
this proposal would use funding from the Troubled Asset Relief
Program (TARP) to encourage community banks to lend to small
businesses. The Senate is currently working on legislation to
help encourage job creation, and in the coming weeks, the House
will be working on one as well. As Democrats continue to work
with President Obama, we are hopeful that Republicans will work
with us to enact policies that will help create jobs for Americans.
Click here
to read more.
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases February Security
Bulletin
Original release date: February 9, 2010
at 3:13 pm
Last revised: February 9, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Microsoft has released an update to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows and Office as part of the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for February 2010. These vulnerabilities may
allow an
attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service
condition, or operate with elevated privileges.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the bulletins
and follow best-practice security policies to determine which
updates
should be applied.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-feb.mspx>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#microsoft_releases_february_security_bulletin2
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Travel
to Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Sacramento
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Homeland
Security Leadership Journal for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of
February 1, 2010
This bulletin provides a summary of new
vulnerabilities that have been
recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)
National Vulnerability Database (NVD) the week of February 1,
2010. It is
available here:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB10-040.html
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Tues. 2/9 - Weds. 2/10, 2010
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* White House Meeting with Members of Congress, GOP Remarks on
Meetings (8pm)
* President Obama News Conference (8:10pm)
* Senate Budget Cmte. Hearing on the Federal Budget and Debt
(9:10pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes on Monday, Feb. 22
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule?timezone=Eastern&date=Feb+10%2C+2010
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* U.S. Senate Floor Remarks (8pm)
* House Energy & Commerce Subcmte. Hearing on Crib Safety
(8:30pm)
* Washington Journal: Mark Moyar, Author, “A Question of
Command” (10:45pm)
Tomorrow:
* British House of Commons Prime Minister's Questions (7am) -
LIVE
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE Tentative
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C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Pres. Obama & GOP on Jobs; Sen. Kyl on the Debt; Sen. Conrad
on Health Care (7pm)
* Budget Hearing; WJ on Congress; Pres. Obama & Michelle
Obama on Obesity (7:46pm)
Tomorrow:
* Programming TBA. Check Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule?timezone=Eastern&date=Feb+10%2C+2010
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Tonight:
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-span.org/Schedules/C-SPAN-Radio-Schedule.aspx
Tomorrow:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
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Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
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Washington Journal Highlights
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on the Jobs Bill in Congress
* Discussion on the Quadrennial Homeland Security Report
* Discussion on Civic Literacy
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C-SPAN Capitol Spotlight
* Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) used
an address to the Democratic National Committee’s winter
conference on Friday to try to energize party loyalists and encourage
them to “get the word out” about Democrats’ accomplishments
so far. Pelosi told conference attendees...-Full Story at http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight
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Joint
Press Conference with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Italian
Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:00 -0600
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United
States Breaks Ground for New Embassy Compound in Belgrade, Serbia
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:08:27 -0600
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Former
New Jersey Assemblyman Indicted on Bribery Charges
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:14:38 -0600
Former New Jersey Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith was indicted in
connection with his alleged acceptance of two corrupt cash payments
totaling $15,000 in exchange for his official assistance on real
estate development matters in Jersey City.
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Budget
and Finance Documents for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
FY 2011
Budget Fact Sheet
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UNR Young Democrats.
Subject: TMDA Crab Feed
"I need to know (like ASAP), who wants
to go, besides those that are volunteering... please respond
to me only (just hit reply by my name and not reply all, i don't
want to clog people's in boxes) if you are interested. The event
is THIS SATURDAY (the 13th) @ 5pm... you don't have to pay because
we have a table provided. Again, please let me know ASAP... Thanks
Mandie"
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Westside
Early Vote Rallies for Sandra Rodriguez
What: Rally
Start Time: Saturday, February 13 at 4:00pm
End Time: Sunday, February 14 at 7:00pm
Where: Peñitas-Palmview
To see more details and RSVP
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U.S.
Welcomes Western Sahara Talks
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:39:18 -0600
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Former
President Clintons Role in Haiti
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:07:40 -0600
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Women
for Sheila
Start Time: Thursday, February 18 at 6:00pm
End Time: Thursday, February 18 at 9:00pm
Where: CWA Hall
To see more details and RSVP
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Former
Intel Exec Guilty in Largest Hedge Fund Insider Trading Case
in History
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:57:01 -0600
Rajiv Goel, a former executive at Intel Corp., pled guilty in
Manhattan federal court to conspiring to commit insider trading
with Raj Rajaratnam of the Galleon Group family of hedge funds,
as well as to substantive securities fraud, in the largest hedge
fund insider trading case in history.
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Former
Boeing Engineer Sentenced for Stealing Aerospace Secrets for
China
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:43:33 -0600
Aerospace engingeer Dongfan Chung, of Orange, California, was
sentenced to 188 months in federal prison on charges of economic
espionage and acting as an agent of the People's Republic of
China for more than three decades while employed by Rockwell
and Boeing, from which he stole restricted technology and trade
secrets, including information related to the Space Shuttle program
and Delta IV rocket.
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Three
Sentenced in Missouri for Conspiracy to Use Fake Diplomatic Identification
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:51:38 -0600
David L. Robinson, of Lawrence, Kansas; Daniel W. Denham, of
Kingsville, Missouri; and Larry P. Goodyke, of Henderson, Nevada,
all of whom had connections to the sovereign citizens movement,
were sentenced in Kansas City, Missouri for participating in
a conspiracy to use fraudulent diplomatic credentials.
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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA10-040A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date:
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
Overview
Microsoft has released updates to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.
Solution
Install updates
The updates to address the Windows font
vulnerability are available
on the Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We
recommend enabling Automatic Updates.
Description
Microsoft has released multiple security
bulletins for critical
vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Internet
Explorer, and Microsoft Office. These bulletins are described
in
the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2010.
These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker
to gain control of your
computer or cause it to crash.
References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for
February 2010 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-feb.mspx>
* Microsoft Update - <https://update.microsoft.com/>
* Microsoft Update overview -
<http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/mu.aspx>
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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA10-040A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date:
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
Overview
Microsoft has released updates to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft
Office.
I. Description
Microsoft has released multiple security
bulletins for critical
vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Internet
Explorer, and Microsoft Office. These bulletins are described
in
the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2010.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could
execute arbitrary code,
gain elevated privileges, or cause a vulnerable application or
system to crash.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft
Microsoft has provided updates for these
vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2010. The security
bulletin describes any known issues related to the updates.
Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for
any
potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using
an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for
February 2010 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-feb.mspx>
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
-
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
____________________________________________________________________
The most recent version of this document
can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.html>
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Joint
Press Conference with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and French
Minister of Defense Herve Morin
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:16:00 -0600
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Working with the Media Training - E-mail
me for Login Info
Hey guys,
I know you're all excited to participate
in this workshop about how to work with the media. Its going
to be great! If you haven't already I need you to e-mail me at
TrainingDirector@youngdems.org to get the login info otherwise
you wont be able to get into the training!
I'll see you guys there!
-Eric
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Early
Vote Rally with Bill White!
"Bill White for Tarrant County presents your last chance
to meet Bill White before the March 2nd primary election!"
What: Rally
Start Time: Saturday, February 13 at 5:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 13 at 7:00pm
Where: UAW LOCAL 218
To see more details and RSVP
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Baltasar
D. Cruz Campaign Fundraiser
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Thursday, February 18 at 7:00pm
End Time: Thursday, February 18 at 9:00pm
Where: Veritas Wine Room, 2323 N. Henderson Ave., Suite 103,
Dallas, TX 75206
To see more details and RSVP
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BAY AREA STATEWIDE CANDIDATES FORUM.
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Subject: Missed the candidates forum? Watch online!
Bay Area Young Dems:
Thank you to all those who came out on
Saturday for CYD's Bay Area statewide candidates forum -- it
was a huge success!
With about 250 young dems in attendance,
we had 12 candidates for statewide office come by and talk about
their plans for California. The auditorium was swarming with
TV cameras...
***GREAT PRESS***
*KTVU (clip from TV): http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=682508300798&ref=mf
*SF Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/06/BARH1BTQLI.DTL
*SF Chronicle (blog): http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/06/BARH1BTQLI.DTL
*KCBS: http://www.kcbs.com/Brown-Addresses-Young-Democrats--Not-in-the-Race-Y/6302476
***MISSED THE EVENT? WATCH CLIPS ONLINE!***
http://www.facebook.com/l/00bce;vimeo.com/9261794 -- on the right side of the screen, choose which
clips you want to see (candidates forum is clips #130-136).
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Bill
White for Tarrant County Afternoon Block Walk
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, February 13 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 13 at 4:00pm
Where: 1308 West El Paso Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
To see more details and RSVP
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Tech Dems Meeting Thursday
Hey All,
I need each and every one of you attendees
to sound off and RSVP me now and individually via FB. I need
to know that there will be twelve warm bodies in the audience
on Thursday. Plus Ashley is bringing some stuff from the Bill
White campaign and I will from the Farouk campaign. If you want
a sign let me know in the answer and Ill get ya set. Also if
any of you can come to the table on Friday let ye know.
Your President,
Stuart
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #02
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
The astronauts onboard space shuttle Endeavour are into their
first full day in space and on the way to install the final components
of the U.S. segment of the International Space Station.
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NASA
Administrator, JSC Director Set Media Roundtable Today at JSC
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Johnson Space Center Director
Mike Coats will be available for a roundtable discussion with
media at 2:30 p.m. CST today, Monday, Feb. 8, at the Johnson
Space Center.
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Launch
of NASA's Shuttle Endeavour Sparks Early Monday Sunrise
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
Space shuttle Endeavour lit up the predawn sky above Florida's
Space Coast on Monday with a 4:14 a.m. launch from NASA's Kennedy
Space Center.
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #03
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
Endeavour astronauts inspected the space shuttle’s thermal
protection system, checked out spacesuits and prepared to dock
with the International Space Station during their first full
work day in space.
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #04
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
The astronauts on space shuttle Endeavour and the International
Space Station are just hours from a meeting in space as they
work toward tonight’s docking of the shuttle to the orbiting
outpost.
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FLC Debate Today!
Hello Everyone,
Tonight, the Freshman Leadership Council
will be holding its annual Student Government debate at 6:30
pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. All parties are trying
to mobilize as many of their supporters as possible to support
our candidates as they lay out their vision for UF's future.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=290452366723&ref=ts
We would love to see all of you there!
Bringing out a large number of supporters is very important.
Free food will be provided.
See you there!
--
Nick Mildebrath
Student Alliance Campaign Manager
(813)480-4508
"Your Future. Your Party."
Registered political advertisement N Mildebrath.
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Briefing
by Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:13:07 -0600
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February
10, 2010 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 20 pages - 176 KB)
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
(BEA) has issued the following news release today:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau
of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced
today that total December exports of $142.7 billion and imports
of $182.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of
$40.2 billion, up from $36.4 billion in November, revised.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm
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Deputy
Secretary of the Treasury Neal S. Wolin Remarks at the American
University of Afghanistan
February 10, 2010
TG-540
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UDFL College Democrats.
Subject: Meeting Tonight!
"Hey everyone,
Tonight we are having a meeting in Coffman 326 at 5:30! We are
going to be updating the website, brainstorming ideas for this
semester and authoring editorials for local candidates! Please
come out and lend your voice to the future of our group!! See
you there!"
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Congresswoman
Jackson Lee Meet & Greet
What: Mixer
Start Time: Saturday, February 27 at 5:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm
Where: Teamsters Local 968
To see more details and RSVP
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Fahrenkamp
luncheon
Start Time: Friday, February 12 at 12:00pm
End Time: Friday, February 12 at 1:00pm
Where: Westmark Hotel
To see more details and RSVP
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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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Richmond
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Milwaukee
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Statement
from Secretary Geithner on the Financial Stability Plan - One
Year Later
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Energy
Forum
Start Time: Wednesday, February 17 at 12:10pm
End Time: Wednesday, February 17 at 2:10pm
Where: University of Houston, Honors Commons
To see more details and RSVP
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Forces
Capture Subcommanders, Seize Weapons, Drugs
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:25:00 -0600
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Operations
in Iraq Net 20 Terrorism Suspects
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:26:00 -0600
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US-CERT Current Activity
Cisco Releases Advisory for IronPort
Encryption Appliance
Original release date: February 10, 2010
at 2:15 pm
Last revised: February 10, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Cisco has released an advisory to address
multiple vulnerabilities in
IronPort Encryption Appliance. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities
may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary
code
or obtain sensitive information.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Cisco Security
Advisory cisco-sa-20100210-ironport and apply any necessary
workarounds to help mitigate the risks. Additional information
regarding these vulnerabilities can be found in Cisco Applied
Mitigation Bulletin 111668.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-amb-20100210-ironport.shtml>
<http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100210-ironport.shtml>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#cisco_releases_bulletin_for_ironport
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