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Obama
keeps focus on deficit cuts in radio address
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday touted
the importance of long-term deficit reduction, saying the United
States must go through its budget line by line and figure out
ways to save money.
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UK,
India sign civil nuclear accord
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has signed an agreement on nuclear
energy cooperation with India, paving the way for an international
conference, the government said Saturday.
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Pelosi
reviewing Reid jobs bill
by Lisa Lerer
Nancy Pelosi says that her members "look forward to reviewing"
the jobs package.
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Peace
Corps Announces Top College and University Rankings
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Statement
of OPM Director John Berry on the Continuing Snow Emergency
by Sedela Verble
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FRB
Tarullo, Equipping financial regulators with the tools necessary
to monitor systemic risk
Testimony before the Subcommittee on Security and International
Trade and Finance, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs,
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
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Temporary
Procedures for Making Federal Government Deposits: Customer Relationship
Managers (CRM): Financial Management Service
Updated 2/5/2010: TGAnet contacts
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FTC
Targets Scammers Pushing Phony Jobs, Bogus Money-Making Schemes
In conjunction with state law enforcement officials and other
federal agencies, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a press
conference on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. to announce
a law enforcement sweep cracking down on job and work-at-home
fraud fueled by the economic downturn.
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Policies
for Increasing Economic Growth and Employment in the Short Term
Testimony prepared for and provided to the Joint Economic Committee,
U.S. Congress, for a hearing that was postponed
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VIDEO:
LBJ White House Tapes
From President Johnson’s October 1968 calls, hear conversations
on issues including the pending bombing halt in North Vietnam
and how that’s affecting the presidential candidates with
the election just a few weeks away. Also hear why LBJ is angry
with Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz and why Secretary of State
Dean Rusk objects to a candidate for a United Nations executive
board. Throughout the program, historian David Shreve provides
context and background for these conversations.
Length:
Published: Today at 3:45pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama's Weekly Address
President Obama used his weekly address to call for both parties
to set aside politics and do the hard work of addressing the
deficit.
Length:
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Ikram Sehgal, Pathfinder G4S, Chairman
A discussion on Pakistan's role in fighting the war in Afghanistan,
as well as the polices and challenges facing the country.
Length: 44 min.
Published: Today at 7:45am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Fmr. Gov. Douglas Wilder (D-VA), 1990-94'
He discusses his recent op-ed, in which he calls not only for
President Obama to make changes to his advisors, but also calls
for the removal of Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine.
Length: 42 min.
Published: Today at 8:30am (ET)
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Obama
names special envoy to global Islamic group
by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Saturday named a
White House lawyer as his special envoy to the Organization of
the Islamic Conference, part of his continuing effort to repair
strained U.S. relations with the world's Muslims....
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White
House weighs options for Sept. 11 trial
by By DEVLIN BARRETT and BEN FELLER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration appears increasingly
unsure what to do with professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh
Mohammed after officials indicated they are reconsidering not
just where he should go on trial, but whether he should face
civilian or military justice....
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Marines
spearhead major Afghanistan offensive
MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Marines spearheaded one of NATO's
biggest offensives against the Taliban in Afghanistan on Saturday,
in an early test of President Barack Obama's troop surge po...
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Offensive
against Taliban appears to have worked in Afghanistan
In a critical campaign, NATO forces in Afghanistan have branded
a success their major operation to oust the Taliban from two
key districts of Helmand in the south.
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Major
assault on Taliban stronghold
NATO commanders said the start of a major US-led offensive against
a key Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan had been a success
as the operation entered its second day.US Marines led the charge...
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Obama
getting briefed on Afghanistan operation
President Barack Obama approaches the podium for the daily press
briefing at the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9,
2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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WA
State grants available for recreation and conservation projects
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Gov.
Gregoire, Pacific leaders take action on clean energy, transportation,
ocean conservation
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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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Poll:
Bush still blamed for economy
Posted: February 12th, 2010 05:52 PM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
More Americans blame the Bush administration for the nation's
economic troubles than the Obama administration, according to
a new poll.
(CNN) - More than a year after President George W. Bush left
office, more Americans continue to blame his administration over
any other entity for the nation's economic woes, according to
a new poll.
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States
to Senate: Send more federal aid
Posted: February 13th, 2010 09:00 AM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Tami Lubhy
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - States are looking
to the federal government for more help balancing their budgets,
but the Senate is not heeding their call.
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Obama
hails return of 'pay-go'
Posted: February 13th, 2010 12:34 PM ET
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Obama
picks special envoy to world Muslim group
Posted: February 13th, 2010 01:07 PM ET
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Top
Obama spokesman joins Twitter
Posted: February 13th, 2010 04:32 PM ET
From CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
In his first tweet, White House Press Secretary sought advice
from the Twitterverse.
Washington (CNN) – Count White House Press Secretary Robert
Gibbs among a growing group of Democratic press operatives who
have recently joined the microblogging site Twitter.
The top White House spokesman set up his
Twitter account Saturday, Gibbs confirmed to CNN; Gibbs goes
by the Twitter handle @PressSec
on the popular service.
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Reid
Gets Potentially Big Break in Nevada
Jon Ralston reports the Tea Party has qualified as a third party
in Nevada and will have a candidate in the U.S. Senate race.
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Highlights:
Under Secretary Burns' Travel
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:23:00 -0600
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Former
State Senator Derrick Shepherd Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison
for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy
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Louisiana
Man Arrested for Health Care Fraud
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:14:39 -0600
Lionel Perkins, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was arrested on charges
of allegedly using the identity of his deceased brother to obtain
a new Social Security number, and then using his brother's identity,
along with the Social Security Number, to obtain Medicaid benefits.
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NYC
Department of Education Inspector Sentenced for Extortion and
Bribery
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:56:44 -0600
Former New York City Department of Education Milton Smith was
sentenced to 15 months in prison following his conviction on
charges of conspiracy to commit extortion, conspiracy to commit
bribery, and bribery.
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Pennsylvania
Men Charged with Obstruction of Justice, Civil Rights Violations
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:42:07 -0600
Richard Heitzenrater and Robert Kuzma, both of Ambridge, Pennsylvania,
were charged in a superseding indictment with obstruction of
justice and criminal civil rights violations.
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Deputy
Mayor Convicted in New Jersey of Bribery Charges
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:18:56 -0600
A federal jury convicted suspended Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona
Beldini of two counts of bribery for accepting $20,000 in illicit
political contributions in connection with the May 2009 Jersey
City mayoral race.
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Eligible
Foreign Establishments for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Canada
has been revised. This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service. The
export requirements for New Zealand (Egg Products) and Hong Kong
have been revised. This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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FAQ
Where can I learn about the U.S. presidents?
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:16:43 -0600
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Getting
To Know Us Open House Tour / Lunch
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, February 23 at 11:45am
End Time: Tuesday, February 23 at 1:00pm
Where: San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind
To see more details and RSVP
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Kansas
Young Democrats Elections
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 27 at 9:00pm
Where: Celtic Fox
To see more details and RSVP
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #10
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
The doors leading to the final U.S. components of the International
Space Station are due to open tonight when the crews of space
shuttle Endeavour and the station begin internal outfitting of
the Tranquility module and the cupola.
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #09
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
Astronauts installed a 2,600-cubic-foot addition to the International
Space Station early Friday, combining the talents of robotic
arm operators and spacewalkers to connect the Italian-built Tranquility
module.
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Sunday
GOTV for Loretta
Start Time: Sunday, February 14 at 1:00pm
End Time: Sunday, February 14 at 5:00pm
Where: O'Connor Plaza
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