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VIDEO:
Bruce Reed, Democratic Leadership Council, CEO
Bruce Reed, a former Domestic Policy Adviser during the Clinton
Administration, goes over the release of a DLC report on how
to create economic and job growth. The report advocates enacting
President Obama's Small Business Relief Package, simplifying
and making permanent the federal Research & Development Tax
Credit, and establishing an American Investment Bank to provide
funding for the nation's infrastructure.
Length: 43 min.
Published: Today at 9:15am (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducted a daily White
House briefing. Topics discussed included the location of the
trials of the 9/11 defendants, the military’s “Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, presidential nominations,
and a jobs bill that the Senate’s expected to take up when
it returns from its recess.
Length: 55 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing on Haiti Relief Efforts
U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten briefed reporters at
the State Department on the situation in Haiti.
Length: 29 min.
Published: Today at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 22 min.
Published: Today at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Banking Subcmte. Hearing on Bipartisan Banking Rules
Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN), chair of the Banking Subcmte. on International
Trade and Finance, held a hearing on efforts to regulate large
financial companies whose failure could pose a risk to the economy.
The concept of systemic risk or “too big to fail” has
been a big part of the debate over financial industry regulations.
Length: 1 hr. 58 min.
Published: Today at 2:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Gen. David Petraeus Remarks at World Affairs Council
Commander of U.S. military operations in the Middle East, General
David Petraeus talked about counterinsurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan,
the role of diplomacy and development, and how history and cultures
can impact the overall military strategy. He spoke at a forum
hosted by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.
Length: 52 min.
Published: Today at 1:30pm (ET)
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Obama
calls Mandela to mark prison release anniversary
Posted: February 12th, 2010 01:29 PM ET
President Obama called Nelson Mandela Friday to mark the 20th
anniversary of his release from prison.
Washington (CNN) - U.S. President Barack Obama called former
South African President Nelson Mandela Friday to mark the 20th
anniversary of Mandela's release from prison, according to White
House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
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White
House prepping for possible high court vacancy
Posted: February 12th, 2010 01:57 PM ET
From CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears
The White House has begun quiet preparations for the possibility
of a Supreme Court vacancy in coming months, government sources
tell CNN.
Washington (CNN) - The White House has begun quiet preparations
for the possibility of a Supreme Court vacancy in coming months,
government sources tell CNN.
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Pawlenty
lays blame for GOP failures
Posted: February 12th, 2010 03:44 PM ET
From CNN's Charles Riley
Gov. Tim Pawlenty distanced himself from the Bush administration
in an interview with Esquire Magazine published Friday.
Washington (CNN) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty appears to be
distancing himself from the Bush administration and some national
Republicans in an Esquire Magazine interview published Friday.
Pawlenty, a Republican and two-term governor,
said in the wide-ranging interview that the Republican party
"blew it" and "got fired for a reason."
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White
House takes larger role in deciding where to try 9/11 mastermind
Posted: February 12th, 2010 04:55 PM ET
From CNN Justice Producer Terry Frieden
The White House decision to become more involved represents a
setback for Attorney General Eric Holder.
Washington (CNN) - The Obama administration Friday acknowledged
the White House is taking steps to rescue the Justice Department's
troubled effort to find a home for the trial of the accused 9/11
conspirators.
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Most
Still Blame Bush for the Economy
A New York Times/CBS News poll finds that 31% of Americans said
the Bush administration is at fault for the current state of
the economy while only 7% blame the Obama administration.
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Quinn
Leads for Illinois Governor
A new Victory Research poll in Illinois -- the first since the
primary -- shows Gov. Pat Quinn (D) leading both of his likely
challengers.
Quinn leads Bill Brady (R), 42% to 31%,
and tops Kirk Dillard (R), 41% to 35%.
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Citizen
Diplomats from Across America Gather in Nation's Capital at National
Council for International Visitors National Meeting, February
11-13, 2010
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:06:22 -0600
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Ending
Violence Against Women
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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CDC
Genomics & Health Weekly Update
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Cyber Security Tip ST04-021
Understanding Your Computer: Operating Systems
The operating system is the most fundamental
program that runs on your
computer. It serves as the basis for how everything else works.
What is an operating system?
An operating system (OS) is the main program
on a computer. It performs a
variety of functions, including
* determining what types of software you can install
* coordinating the applications running on the computer at any
given time
* making sure that individual pieces of hardware, such as printers,
keyboards, and disk drives, all communicate properly
* allowing applications such as word processors, email clients,
and web
browsers to perform tasks on the system (e.g., drawing windows
on the
screen, opening files, communicating on a network) and use other
system
resources (e.g., printers, disk drives)
* reporting error messages
The OS also determines how you see information
and perform tasks. Most
operating systems use a graphical user interface (GUI), which
presents
information through pictures (icons, buttons, dialog boxes, etc.)
as well as
words. Some operating systems can rely more heavily on textual
interfaces
than others.
How do you choose an operating system?
In very simplistic terms, when you choose
to buy a computer, you are usually
also choosing an operating system. Although you may change it,
vendors
typically ship computers with a particular operating system.
There are
multiple operating systems, each with different features and
benefits, but
the following three are the most common:
* Windows - Windows, with versions including Windows XP, Windows
Vista,
and Windows 7, is the most common operating system for home users.
It is
produced by Microsoft and is typically included on machines purchased
in
electronics stores or from vendors such as Dell or Gateway. The
Windows
OS uses a GUI, which many users find more appealing and easier
to use
than text-based interfaces.
* Mac OS X - Produced by Apple, Mac OS X is the operating system
used on
Macintosh computers. Although it uses a different GUI, it is
conceptually similar to the Windows interface in the way it operates.
* Linux and other UNIX-derived operating systems - Linux and
other systems
derived from the UNIX operating system are frequently used for
specialized workstations and servers, such as web and email servers.
Because they are often more difficult for general users or require
specialized knowledge and skills to operate, they are less popular
with
home users than the other options. However, as they continue
to develop
and become easier to use, they may become more popular on typical
home
user systems.
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Cotton-on-Call
for CFTC.gov.
The Cotton On-Call Report #6 is now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Cotton On-Call Reports.
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Statement
on Developments in the Middle East
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:15:40 -0600
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CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
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Sebelius
Responds to Letter from WellPoint
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:01:00 -0600
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
Kathleen Sebelius issued the following statement after receiving
a letter from WellPoint Incorporated. The letter came after Sebelius
called on Anthem Blue Cross to publicly justify its decision
to raise premiums for its California customers by as much as
39 percent. WellPoint Incorporated is the parent company of Anthem
Blue Cross and earned $2.7 billion in the last quarter of 2009.
Sebelius’ statement is below:
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Highlights:
Middle East Peace Initiative
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Charles
Collyns Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for International Finance
February 11, 2010
TG-545
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Marisa
Lago Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for International Markets
and Development
February 11, 2010
TG-544
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University of Minnesota Duluth College
Democrats.
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Subject: COLLEGE DEMOCRATS
hi everyone,
I just wanted to let you know (some people have been wondering)
that we have an upcoming event!
MATT ENTENZA will be having breakfast with
the College Democrats, and all who are interested this Friday
at 8 am in the food court.
MATT ENTENZA is a candidate for Governor,
other than that.. I am not so sure. So if your like me come meet
MATT ENTENZA!
FRIDAY 8 AM FOOD COURT MATT ENTENZA
If you have been an active member we would
love to see you there, if you have not been an active member...
we would love to see you there.
Questions?
Contact me
John
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks to the Press
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:16:39 -0600
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Human
Rights in Iran
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Arapahoe
Young Dems and Mike Hamrick, House Party for John Flerlage!
"Join us to learn about John, ask him some questions, and
get updated on his campaign for Congress!"
What: House Party
Start Time: Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm
End Time: Friday, February 26 at 9:00pm
Where: At the Home of Mike and Eliza Hamrick
To see more details and RSVP
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Texas State College Democrats.
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Subject: LWV Debate; Boling and Barton events
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to send you a quick reminder
of the events going on in San Marcos tonight and tomorrow night.
Tonight-
The San Marcos League of Women Voters will
be hosting their area debate. Candidates for contested offices
will debate at the San Marcos Activity Center at 7 p.m. The Activity
Center is located at 501 W. Hopkins right by the San Marcos Public
Library.
Friday Night-
Birthday Fundraiser and Meet and Greet
with Judge Anna Martinez-Boling. The fun goes from 5:30 p.m.
till 7 p.m. It will be held at the Painted Horse Pavilion (1750
FM 1626) in Buda. There will be free food!
Locally Grown with Commissioner Jeff Barton
will kick off at 7:00 p.m. in Buda. Tickets to the event are
$10 for students. There will be live entertainment, food, drinks,
and a whole ton of fun! The address is 3575 FM 967 in Buda.
I hope to see many of you out at these
events! Last weekend we had tremendous representation at the
local events...Let's do the same tonight and tomorrow!
Best,
Adrian
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Hank
Gilbert, Democrat for Agriculture Commissioner, Visits Lampasas
Start Time: Tuesday, February 16 at 1:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, February 16 at 4:00pm
Where: The Home of Dale Henry
To see more details and RSVP
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:55:00 -0600
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Tech
Student Democrats General Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Thursday, February 18 at 5:00pm
End Time: Thursday, February 18 at 6:00pm
Where: Senate Room, Student Union Building
To see more details and RSVP
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"YDG Winter Retreat". It is now
Saturday, February 27 at 10:00am.
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Situation
in Haiti: One Month Later
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Hoyer Applauds President Obama for Signing
PAYGO Into Law
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
President Obama signed statutory "pay-as-you-go," or
PAYGO, into law. The legislation sent to the President was based
on H.R. 2920, which was introduced by Majority Leader Hoyer:
“I am pleased that President Obama has signed PAYGO legislation
into law, restoring a key fiscal responsibility measure that
is a proven tool for turning deficits into surpluses. PAYGO is
an important first step to get our budget back to balance by
preventing the deficit hole from growing deeper. I have fought
for this principle for years, and want to thank the President,
Speaker Pelosi, and the entire Blue Dog Coalition for their tireless
efforts to once again give PAYGO the force of law.”
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Young Democrats of Louisiana.
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Subject: REGISTER TODAY
There is still time to register for the
Young Democrats of America National Winter Conference February
18-21 at the New Orleans Marriott. https://yda.wiredforchange.com/o/720/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=13089
We want to see many of you next week! Registration
is waived for those who participate in the Service Day on Thursday
or volunteer (two - 2 hour shifts) during conference weekend
on host committee. If you want to volunteer please let me know.
Democratically yours,
Ralph Johnson
State President
Young Democrats of Louisiana
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Loretta's Momentum Continues to Grow
Friends,
We're less than a week away from early
vote, and the support for Loretta's campaign continues to pour
in. In the last week, Loretta has earned the endorsement of key
progressive organizations, including:
Texas State Teacher's Association
United Food & Commercial Workers Local
540
Teamsters Local 745
Mexican American Democrats
Tejano Democrats
Coalition of Black Democrats
Dallas County Young Democrats
These groups join Annie's List, the Stonewall
Democrats, The Dallas Morning News, District Attorney Craig Watkins
and hundreds more in recognizing that Loretta is the strongest
candidate to take on Linda Harper-Brown in November. Loretta's
tireless advocacy for progressive values, including her strong
support of public school teachers, has won her the endorsement
of these organizations and voters across Irving.
Next Tuesday, when early vote begins, you
can make a difference by casting your ballot for Loretta Haldenwang.
But if Tuesday is just too long to wait, join us this weekend
for:
GET OUT THE VOTE WITH LORETTA
2301 N. O'Connor Road (O'Connor & 183)
Irving, Texas 75062
Saturday Block Walks: 10:00am and 2:00pm
Saturday Volunteer Lunch: 1:00pm (between the two walks)
Sunday Block Walk: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday Phone Bank: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
We'll be reminding Loretta's supporters
to get out and vote, and preparing the materials she'll need
to greet voters at the polls. Your support will make a great
difference! Also, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be opportunities
for folks interested in yard sign delivery or mail preparation.
To RSVP for any of these activities, please email me at kirk@voteloretta.com.
Thanks you for your continued support!
Kirk McPike
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Get
Out the Vote with Loretta
Start Time: Tomorrow, February 13 at 10:00am
End Time: Tomorrow, February 13 at 6:00pm
Where: O'Connor Plaza
To see more details and RSVP
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DCCC Campaign Opportunities
Young Dems,
I wanted to pass along this opportunity from the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee's Fellows program. Click the link below to
learn how to apply and gain top-level campaign experience.
http://www.dccc.org/pages/jobs#fellows
OYD
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Democrats with Disabilities.
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Subject: February 13 SDEC
The S.D.E.C. will be meeting on February
13, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel located at 6505 I-35 N. Austin.
It's an open meeting and all who wish to attend are welcome.
No caucus is scheduled after the general session.
The weekend of Feb. 5-6 was happening in
Austin for the Democratic Party. The Black Caucus met and sponsored
meet and greets with candidates. The C.O.P.E. convention for
the AFL-CIO Organized Labor was held at the Omni Austin.
These groups and others will be announcing this week their endorsements
for the candidates they support for the March 2, 2010 Democratic
Primary.
As Democrats it would be wonderful to have
no run-off elections. Lets join together in support and solidarity
to elect the best Democratic Candidate for a strong Democratic
ticket in November 2010. Lets help our fellow Democrats make
an educated and informed decision and get out the vote for our
best candidates from the top of the ticket to precinct chairs.
Early Voting Feb. 16-26, 2010. Primary
March 2, 2010.
Please help your local Democrat Clubs,
County Chairs, Precinct Chairs, and Candidates with all G.O.T.V.
efforts. If you are available to clerk for early voting or on
election day contact your County Chair or the Elections office
and see if they still
need workers.
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Highlights:
Haitian-Led Food Security
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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GENERAL
MEETING
Start Time: Sunday, February 14 at 7:15pm
End Time: Sunday, February 14 at 8:15pm
Where: University Center, Fire Side Lounge, Main Level
To see more details and RSVP
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Thank You
... and the winners are!
Dear Friends,
I thank all of you for participating in
the Fire Dog Lake activist poll. I was privileged to be included
among other worthy candidates selected for support because YOU
took the time to participate.
This coming election will require a concerted
effort for success and I welcome the participation of each and
every one of you. I look forward to working with Fire Dog Lake
in support of candidates who will take a stand for the practical
aspirations of people, for peace, for jobs, for health care for
all, for retirement security, for education and for housing.
Thanks for your own commitment.
Sincerely.
Dennis Kucinich
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Former
Tustin Hospital Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty to Paying Kickbacks
in 'Skid Row' Health Care Fraud Plot
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Republican Hypocrisy on Recovery Act
Investments
“Just Because You Vote No, Doesn't Mean You Don't Get The
Money.”
One year ago, Republicans voted in lockstep against passage of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has played
a critical role in preventing more job losses and bringing the
economy back from the brink of collapse. Over the past year since
it was signed into law, House Republicans have vocally opposed
the Recovery Act while at the same time taking credit for positive
benefits in their districts. Whether discussing job creation
or investments in infrastructure, over 71 Republicans have attempted
to have it both ways. Below are a few of the most egregious examples:
Hypocrisy Year-In-Review
Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) – VOTED NO
“House Minority Whip Eric Cantor still thinks the stimulus
was a huge waste of time and money — but he's fiercely defending
his push for stimulus cash to fund a high-speed rail link between
Richmond and Washington, D.C.” – Politico, 7/6/09
“Nearly half of the 30 organizations participating in a
job fair Cantor is holding Monday in Culpeper were recipients
of the stimulus.” – Washington Post, 11/18/09
“Democrats are calling out Republican Whip Eric Cantor for
what they claim is contradictory support of federal funding for
high-speed rail in Virginia. The funding would be part of President
Barack Obama's stimulus package -- the same stimulus package
Cantor vehemently opposed earlier this year.” –Culpeper
Star-Exponent (VA), 6/24/09
Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) – VOTED NO
“Rep. Joe Wilson … voted against the stimulus. Nonetheless,
Mr. Wilson elbowed his way into the rush for federal stimulus
cash in a letter he sent to Mr. Vilsack on behalf of a foundation
seeking funding. ‘We know their endeavor will provide jobs
and investment in one of the poorer sections of the Congressional
District,’ he wrote to Mr. Vilsack in the Aug. 26, 2009,
letter.” – Washington Times, 2/9/10
Representative Adam Putnam (R-FL) – VOTED NO
“Nine GOP House members from Florida, all stimulus no's,
joined nine of their Democratic colleagues, all yesses, in asking
the feds to grant a waiver giving them access to, you guessed
it, hundreds of millions in state stabilization stimulus cash.”
– Politico, 2/19/09
Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) – VOTED NO
“‘Just because you vote no, doesn't mean you don't
get the money,’ assured Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.).
‘We will fight like tigers for us to get our share.’”
– National League of Cities, 3/2/09
Representative Geoff Davis (R-KY) – VOTED NO
“On the very same day he was taking credit for stimulus
funds for his district, Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY) put out a statement
in which he claimed that the stimulus had ‘failed.’”
– Media Matters Action Network, 12/21/09
Representative Mike Castle (R-DE) – VOTED NO
“Castle voted against the stimulus, but spoke out recently
in favor of new funding for high-speed rail – which has
been funded through the Recovery Act.” – Politico,
2/1/10
Representative Phil Gingrey (R-GA) – VOTED NO
“Rep. Phil Gingrey blasted the federal stimulus program
before voting against it in February, predicting its chances
of success were “slim and none” and that it would worsen
the national debt. But that didn’t stop the Republican from
presenting an oversized check for $625,000 in federal stimulus
funds to Cedartown officials this month for new downtown sidewalks,
landscaping and other streetscape improvements.” –
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 10/18/09
Representative Judy Biggert (IL) – VOTED NO
“U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, a Hinsdale Republican, voted against
President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan, but is applauding
spending $10.9 million of it in Naperville to upgrade the city's
public utility. Biggert, however, has not changed her mind on
stimulus spending, said spokesman Zachary Cikanek. She just likes
the project being funded, he said.” – Daily Herald,
10/28/09
Representative Chris Lee (R-NY) – VOTED NO
“Rep. Chris Lee was opposed to a $787 billion stimulus package
signed by President Barack Obama on Tuesday but said he would
now fight for funds included in the bill for his district...
‘Now that the bill is passed, I obviously want to ensure
I do fight for projects in western New York,’ Lee said.”
– Democrat and Chronicle, 2/18/09
Representative Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) – VOTED NO
“I am sorely disappointed that the Cherry Valley Road Interchange
will not receive stimulus funding.” – News Release,
3/26/09
Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA) – VOTED NO
“U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster is asking Pennsylvania’s governor
to use federal stimulus money to reopen Scotland School for Veterans’
Children north of Chambersburg…. Reopening Scotland School
could save about 134 full-time jobs, which was the intent of
the ARRA, Shuster said…. ‘I believe action can be taken
to re-open the school, but the power lies with the governor in
Harrisburg. He has the funding; now he has to use it,’ Shuster
said in the news release.” – The Herald-Mail, 11/4/09
Representative Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) – VOTED NO
“This funding will provide much-needed assistance to local
residents who are at risk of losing their homes or experiencing
homelessness... I am pleased that our community will benefit
from this funding.” – Press Release, 2/25/09
Representative Dave Reichert (R-WA) – VOTED NO
“Reichert acknowledges that the stimulus bill will deliver
tangible good news to his constituents.” –Boston Globe,
2/24/09
Click
here for PDF/printable version.
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Daily
Press Briefing - February 12
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:18:13 -0600
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
February 12, 2010
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US-CERT Current Activity
Google Releases Chrome 4.0.249.89
Original release date: February 12, 2010
at 10:23 am
Last revised: February 12, 2010 at 10:23 am
Google has released Chrome 4.0.249.89 for
Windows to address multiple
vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker
to
execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the Google
Chrome Releases blog entry and update to Chrome 4.0.249.89 for
Windows
to help mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/02/stable-channel-update.html>
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US-CERT Current Activity
Adobe Releases Security Bulletins for
Acrobat, Reader, and Flash Player
Original release date: February 12, 2010
at 10:36 am
Last revised: February 12, 2010 at 10:36 am
Adobe has released two security bulletins
to address vulnerabilities
in Adobe Acrobat, Reader, and Flash Player.
The first bulletin, APSB10-06, is a security
update for Adobe Flash
Player and Adobe AIR that addresses a critical vulnerability.
Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to
make
unauthorized cross-domain requests. The bulletin indicates that
the
update also addresses a potential denial-of-service issue.
The second bulletin, APSB10-07, is a security
advisory for Adobe
Reader and Acrobat. This advisory indicates that Adobe is planning
to
release updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat on February 16,
2010 to
address critical security issues.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Adobe Bulletins
APSB10-06 and APSB10-07 and apply any necessary updates to help
mitigate the risks.
US-CERT will provide additional information
as it becomes available.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-06.html>
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html>
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Comments received on the Commission's Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking on Participation by Federal Candidates
and Officeholders at Nonfederal Fundraising Events are Now Available
at http://www.fec.gov/law/law_rulemakings.shtml#solicitationshays3
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 2/12 - Mon. 2/15, 2010
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* General David Petreaus Remarks on Military Operations (8pm)
* NPC Luncheon with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen (9pm)
Saturday:
* Communicators: Brad Smith, Microsoft, Senior VP & General
Counsel (6:30pm)
* A&C: Discussion on The Supreme Court & Popular Opinion
(7pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) (10am)
* Q&A: David Bossie, President, Citizens United (8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes on Monday, Feb. 22
* C-SPAN President's Day Programming
* Editor's Note: Due to the President's Day Holiday, Alert Will
Not Publish on Mon., Feb. 15
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C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* Institute for Korean-American Studies on Korean Peninsula Issues
(8pm)
* White House Press Briefing (9:10pm)
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Jersey
City Deputy Mayor Guilty of Bribery Charges
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Secretary Chu to Appear This Sunday on
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Washington - This Sunday, February 14th, Energy Secretary Steven
Chu will appear on the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The
Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory worked
with the builders to offer technical assistance as they designed
and built a super high efficiency home and a neighborhood learning
center in the Washington, D.C area.
The builders used the latest “green” technologies,
including an insulated concrete form foundation, triple-layer
insulated windows, hybrid electric water heaters and a geothermal
heat pump, compact fluorescent lighting, and solar panels for
electricity.
The program will air this Sunday, February 14 from 9 – 11pm
Eastern Standard Time on ABC.
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N.Y.
Police Officer Jailed for Impeding DEA Investigation
Roosevelt Green, formerly a sergeant with the New York City Police
Department was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment February
2 for making false statements to DEA Special Agents during a
narcotics investigation.
On June 16, 2009, Green pleaded guilty to lying to DEA agents
on May 22, 2007. Green used NYPD computers to obtain vehicle
registration information for two DEA surveillance vehicles, and
provided that information to Frank Wilson, a long-time narcotics
trafficker and distributor of cocaine and “crack” cocaine,
and subsequently in an interview with DEA agents Green falsely
stated that he did not provide the vehicle registration information
to Wilson.
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Manhattan
U.S. Attorney Charges Former Goldman Sachs Computer Programmer
with Theft of Trade Secrets
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Former
New York Federal Reserve Bank Employee and His Brother Sentenced
to Prison in Manhattan Federal Court for Fraudulent Loan Schemes
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Former
NYC Department of Education Inspector Sentenced in Manhattan
Federal Court to 15 Months in Prison for Extortion and Bribery
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The Commission's Supplemental Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking on coordinated communications has been published in
the Federal Register. The FR notice is available online at http://www.fec.gov/pdf/nprm/coord_commun/2009/notice2010-01.pdf.
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Sebelius,
Solis Announce Nearly $1 Billion Recovery Act Investment in Advancing
Use of Health IT, Training Workers for Health Jobs of the Future
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:01:00 -0600
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Labor
Secretary Hilda Solis today announced a total of nearly $1 billion
in Recovery Act awards to help health care providers advance
the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
(IT) and train workers for the health care jobs of the future.
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José
Angel Moreno to Serve as United States Attorney for the Southern
District of Texas
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E-Learning
for the Federal Election Commission
The Commission recently posted a presentation
on the sale and use of contributor information taken from FEC
reports.
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Rollover
Training
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:24:52 -0600
Airmen undergo vehicle rollover training.
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DC
Guard Snowstorm
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:48:03 -0600
The District of Columbia's National Guard has completed more
than five hundred missions since the first of two huge snowstorms
hit the nation's capital one week ago.
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HHS
Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Ellen Murray
as Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Bryan Samuels
as Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and
Families
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:01:00 -0600
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
Kathleen Sebelius announced today that, last night, the United
States Senate unanimously confirmed Ellen Murray as Assistant
Secretary for Financial Resources and Bryan Samuels as Commissioner
of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families at HHS.
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ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010
“[The Recovery] Act is the great unsung
hero of the past year. It has provided a tax cut to 95 percent
of America’s working families and thousands of small businesses.
It has meant the difference between hanging on and destitution
for millions of unemployed workers who had exhausted their conventional
unemployment insurance benefits. It has kept hundreds of thousands
of teachers, police, and firefighters employed by helping to
fill the yawning hole in state and local budgets. And, it has
made crucial long-run investments in our country’s infrastructure
and jump-started the transition to the clean energy economy.
All told, the Recovery Act has saved or created some 1½
to 2 million jobs so far, and is on track to have raised employment
relative to what it otherwise would have been by 3.5 million
by the end of this year.”
– Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Christina Romer,
2/11/10
Economy Highlights:
• The U.S. Census Bureau released
their Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales report, indicating
that the “combined value of trade sales and manufacturers’
shipments for December … was estimated at $1,040.4 billion,
up 0.9% from November 2009 and up 4.7% from December 2008,”
another example of how the U.S. economy continues to see signs
of recovery. [U.S.
Census Bureau, 2/11/10]
• The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced in a
report this week that in December 2009, the “exports of
[U.S.] goods rose to 99.1 billion dollars, an increase of 4.6
billion dollars from November.” In addition, “over
the second half of 2009, U.S. goods export volumes rose 15.5
percent,” a sign of a continuing rebound in world trade.
[U.S.
Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2/10/2010;
AFP,
2/10/2010]
Recovery Highlights:
• This week, the White House Council
of Economic Advisors released the Economic
Report of the President for 2010, providing “a detailed
economic history of the first year of the Obama Administration.
It examines the economic challenges that we face as a Nation,
the many policy actions that have already been taken to address
these challenges, and the President’s proposals for further
action.” The report indicated that the “United States
is likely to average 95,000 more jobs each month this year”
in addition to about 2 million jobs already saved or created
since passage of the Recovery Act. [White
House, 2/11/10; Associated
Press, 2/11/10]
• Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced nearly $1 billion in
Recovery Act awards to help health care providers advance the
use of health information technology (health IT) and train workers
in this advancing technology. “The awards will help make
health IT available to over 100,000 hospitals and primary care
physicians by 2014 and train thousands of people for careers
in health care and information technology,” growing the
emerging health IT industry and supporting the creation of tens
of thousands of jobs in the health care field. [Department
of Health and Human Services, 2/12/2010]
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Virginia
Resident Pleads Guilty to Bribing Former Panamanian Government
Officials in Connection with Maritime Contract
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:06:35 -0600
A Virginia resident pleaded guilty today in connection with his
role in a conspiracy to pay bribes to former Panamanian government
officials.
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Deputy
Treasury Secretary Wolin Visits Middle East - Additional Details
Released
February 12, 2010
TG-546
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De-Mining
Kandahar
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:10:49 -0600
Troops work to de-mine Kandahar Air Field.
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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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FEC
Weekly Digest
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:36:57 -0600
For the week February 8 - 12
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
A listing of the latest
publications from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is now available
at
http://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
Please refer questions to
blsdata_staff@bls.gov .
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Lynn
Seeks Ways to Strengthen U.S.-Australia Pact
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:04:00 -0600
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Commitments
of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current reports for the week of February 9, 2010 are now
available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
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State
Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program
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Afghanistan
Offensive
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:29:19 -0600
Coalition troops prepare for a major offensive in southern Afghanistan.
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Second
U.S. Science Envoy Begins Travel
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:51:14 -0600
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U.S.
Forces Prepare for Assault on Taliban Stronghold
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:02:00 -0600
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Upcoming
Meetings and Recently Posted Materials web page for Advisory
Committees of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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2010
Winter Olympics Social Media Event Monitoring Initiative February
10, 2010 (PDF, 12 pages - 171
KB) The Office of Operations Coordination and Planning (OPS),
National Operations Center (NOC), has launched a 2010 Winter
Olympics Social Media Event Monitoring Initiative (Initiative)
to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components
involved in the security, safety, and border control associated
with the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia
(BC). The NOC is using this vehicle to fulfill its statutory
responsibility to provide situational awareness and establish
a common operating picture for the federal government, and for
those state, local, and tribal governments, as appropriate, assisting
with the security, safety, and border control associated with
the Olympics. OPS may also share information with international
partners and the private sector where necessary and appropriate
for security, safety, and border control coordination. The NOC
is only monitoring publicly available online forums, blogs, public
websites, and message boards to collect information used in providing
situational awareness and to establish a common operating picture.
OPS will not set up user accounts to access any information.
While this Initiative is not designed to collect personally identifiable
information (PII), OPS is conducting this Privacy Impact Assessment
(PIA) because the Initiative could potentially involve information
received in an identifiable form. This PIA is effective for 30
days and will expire at that time. Should the requirements for
the Initiative change before this expiration date, OPS and the
Privacy Office will immediately update this PIA.
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Under
Secretary Burns Travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
February 12, 2010
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Situation
in Haiti
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:19:17 -0600
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