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Cuba,
U.S. restart immigration talks
from Cuba News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
HAVANA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Cuba and the United States resumed
direct talks on immigration issues here on Friday. Craig Kelly,
deputy assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs
and t...
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Iran's
Supreme Leader Khamenei Says Islam Opposes Nuclear Weapons
by Edward Yeranian
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterating previous claim, insists that
Tehran is not trying to build nuclear weapons
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India:
Effectiveness of Cross-Line of Control Confidence Building Measures
between Pakistan and India
The India MiPAL has been updated with a YaleGlobal article assessing
tensions in Northeast India, an Institute for Defence Studies
and Analyses report evaluating the effectiveness of cross-Line
of Control confidence building measures between Pakistan and
India, a Jamestown Foundation article examining the Indian Mujahideen,
and remarks by the Foreign Secretary of India on the future course
of U.S.-India relations. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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East
Asia and the Pacific: Political Leadership in Japan and Nonproliferation
Challenges in Northeast Asia
The East Asia and the Pacific Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with an S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
report assessing the Quadrennial Defense Review's implications
for Southeast Asia, a Finnish Institute of International Affairs
article evaluating Japan's missile defense strategy, reports
from the Institute for Security and Development Policy examining
the state of political leadership in Japan and analyzing the
challenges of non-proliferation in Northeast Asia, a series of
remarks by the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and
Pacific Affairs, a Council on Foreign Relations article providing
details on the security situation in Northeast Asia, a Brookings
Institution article assessing Korea's role in global development,
and a Congressional Research Service report examining U.S. defense
deployments to Guam. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Near
East and North Africa: Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the U.S.-Islamic
World Forum
The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a Policy Review article highlighting the strategic
importance of democracy promotion in the Middle East, remarks
by the Secretary of State in a townterview with Al Jazeera, in
a statement concerning the ceasefire in Yemen, and at the U.S.-Islamic
World Forum, remarks by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
on security in the Persian Gulf during his visit to Tel Aviv,
a Chatham House report providing recommendations for international
intervention in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, a Fundación
para las Relaciones Internacionales y el Diálogo Exterior
report calling for the European Union to adopt a broader Middle
East policy, a Congressional Research Service report providing
an overview on Yemen and U.S.-Yemen relations, a Middle East
Institute report assessing prospects for an economic revival
in the West Bank and analyzing the potential implications for
the security situation, and a United States Institute of Peace
report evaluating the state of democracy and security in the
greater Middle East. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Weapons
of Mass Destruction: Joe Biden's Speech on the Plan to Implement
President Obama's Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security Agenda
The Weapons of Mass Destruction MiPAL has been updated with a
speech given by Vice President Biden at the National Defense
University outlining the future direction of the U.S. nuclear
posture. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.
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Changing
Participation in Food Assistance Programs Among Low-Income Children
After Welfare Reform
In 1996, the safety net for poor households with children fundamentally
changed when Federal legislation replaced Aid to Families with
Dependent Children (AFDC) with Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF). This study investigates participation in, and
benefits received from, AFDC/TANF and food assistance programs,
before and after the legislation, for children in low-income
households (income below 300 percent of the Federal poverty line).
The results show that, between 1990 and 2004, the share of children
receiving food stamp benefits declined, most notably among children
in the poorest households (income below 50 percent of the Federal
poverty line). The share of children receiving benefits from
the school meals programs and the Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) rose, mainly among
children in low-income households with income above the Federal
poverty line. Overall, the share of children in households that
received benefits from AFDC/TANF or food assistance programs
grew from 35 percent to 52 percent. However, the net result of
these changes is that average total inflation-adjusted household
benefits from all programs examined declined. The decline was
largest among children in the poorest households.
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Agricultural
Research Funding in the Public and Private Sectors
Data for public and private funding of agricultural research
and development cover the years 1970-2008 (public) and 1970-98
(private). Data are available as nominal figures and adjusted
for inflation.
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Meat
Price Spreads
This data set provides monthly average price values, and the
differences among those values, at the farm, wholesale, and retail
stages of the production and marketing chain for selected cuts
of beef, pork, and broilers. In addition, retail prices are provided
for beef and pork cuts, turkey, whole chickens, eggs, and dairy
products.
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Obama
unveils new fund to address housing woes
HENDERSON, Nevada (Reuters) - President Barack Obama used a campaign
push for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday to announce
a new fund to support homeowners in five states hit hardest by
the U.S. housing crisis.
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Obama
to spell out new healthcare plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is expected to
publish his healthcare plan as early as Sunday or Monday, combining
features of the two Democratic bills passed by the Senate and
House of Representatives, congressional aides and healthcare
advocates said on Friday.
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DCCC
again outraises NRCC
by Josh Kraushaar
The DCCC raises $4.7 million in January, while its Republican
counterpart collects $4.5 million.
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Obama:
Dems work for greater good
by Carol E. Lee
Obama's 2010 message begins to take shape as he defends his decisions
of the past year.
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Dodd,
Shelby near reform showdown
by Victoria McGrane
The GOP alternative could muddle the path forward on new market
regulations.
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Senate
committees cite record hauls
by Alex Isenstadt
The DSCC took in $5.1 million last month in its largest monthly
total of the 2010 cycle.
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Lincoln
will back cloture on jobs bill
by James Hohmann
The vulnerable Arkansas Dem continues to insist that the $15
billion bill doesn't go far enough.
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Federal
Reserve announces proposed clarifications to final rules under
Regulations E and DD
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Federal
Reserve announces an online consumer guide to credit cards
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FMS
Collections, CCMM, Collections and Cash Management
Updated 2/19/2010: FMS Collections, CCMM, Collections and Cash
Management Modernization, PCC OTC, TRS, Credit Gateway, TGAnet,
OTCnet, Transaction Reporting System, Paper Check Conversion
Over The Counter. 1 Questions & Answers from FMS’s January
21, 2010 Collections Webinar for Federal Program Agencies Collections
and Cash Manag
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IPAC
ALCs/Payroll Offices Not Recertified as of
Updated 2/19/2010: IPAC ALCs/Payroll Offices Not Recertified
as of February 19, 2010 8:30a.m. ALC 00000449 DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY 00001001 JUDICIARY BRANCH 00001003 JUDICIARY BRANCH
00001700 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 00003801 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR
FORCE Kevin Bitz Mark Angellotti 00004600 JUDICIARY BRANCH Karla
Thomp
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San
Francisco Financial Center: CAB - San Francisco 2010
Updated 2/19/2010: CAB - San Francisco 2010
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World
Factbook Updates - February 19, 2010
February 19, 2010 - Significant updates introduced in the Government,
Communications, and Transportation categories. New photos appear
under France and Germany.
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Obama:
Social Security fix could be simple
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) -- President Barack Obama says Social Security
is slowly running out of money but that it can exist well into
the future with a slight fix....
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Obama
sets record straight: 'I love Vegas'
by By OSKAR GARCIA
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- President Barack Obama is setting the record
straight - he loves Las Vegas. And Las Vegas was glad to hear
it....
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VIDEO:
Inspector General Todd Zinser, Commerce Dept.
Inspector General Todd Zinser goes over an audit by his office,
which found that the census bureau has wasted million of dollars
in its preparation for the 2010 census count.
Length: 43 min.
Published: Friday at 8:30am (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: 33 min.
Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
HHS Sec. Sebelius Remarks on Health Insurance Premium Increases
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius unveiled
a new report on health insurance premium increases. The report
details requested increases in several states, and it comes after
Anthem Blue Cross announced plans to raise rates on its California
customers by as much as 39 percent.
Length: 18 min.
Published: Thursday at 11:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Joe Biden Remarks on Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security
Vice President Joe Biden gave remarks on the Obama Administration’s
nuclear security agenda. He talked about how the president’s
budget request will support his vision of reducing nuclear dangers
facing the U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates introduced the
Vice President, as he gave these comments at National Defense
University in Washington.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Thursday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Dalai Lama Honored with NED Democracy Service Medal
The National Endowment for Democracy presented the Dalai Lama
with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan
spiritual leader's commitment to advancing the principles of
democracy and human dignity. He addressed the issue of human
rights during his only public appearance in Washington.
Length: 1 hr. 24 min.
Published: Friday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama and Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) Town Hall Meeting
Pres. Obama was in Nevada to campaign for Majority Leader Harry
Reid (D-NV) after a campaign stop in Colorado. They held a Town
Hall Meeting in Henderson, Nevada, where they discussed jobs,
the economy and health care. The President also addressed the
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce before traveling back to Washington.
Length:
Published: Friday at 2:55pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
NATO Forum on the “Voice from the Field: Canada's Fight
in Afghanistan”
Canadian Brigadier-General Jonathan Vance, who until recently
commanded all Canadian and NATO Forces in Kandahar province in
Afghanistan, speaks on counter-insurgency in Afghanistan from
a Canadian perspective, as well as the complexities of both fighting
and supporting development in the same operational space and
as part of a NATO-led coalition.
Length: 1 hr. 29 min.
Published: Thursday at 8pm (ET)
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Miami-Dade
County Commissioners Pass Historic Wage Theft Ordinance
by James Parks
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Trumka:
Creating Jobs Is Best Way to Fix Deficit
by James Parks
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HHS
Inspection Slams Insurers Premium Hikes While Pocketing Record
Profits
by Mike Hall
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Executive
Order -- National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Posted in Executive Orders
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Statement
by the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting with International
Human Rights Activists
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Help
for the Hardest Hit Housing Markets
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President
Obama, Department of Education Announce Race to the Top High
School Commencement Challenge
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President
Obama Announces Help for Hardest Hit Housing Markets
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Letter
from the President to Congressional Committee Leadership
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Remarks
by the President at Grassroots Fundraiser for Senator Bennet
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Remarks
by The President at A Reception for Senator Bennet
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Remarks
by The President At Town Hall Meeting In Henderson, Nevada
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Remarks
by the President to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and The
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
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Remarks
by the First Lady at Fresh Food Financing Initiative
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First
Lady Congratulates British Essay Contest Winners
Posted by Jesse Lee on February 19, 2010 at 10:23 AM EST
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Helping
the Hardest Hit Housing Markets
Posted by Sarah Apsel on February 19, 2010 at 10:25 AM EST
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How
To Get the President to Speak at Your Graduation
Posted by Arne Duncan on February 19, 2010 at 12:05 PM EST
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Watch,
Engage, Discuss - Monday at 2:00: Credit Card Reform Kicks In
Posted by Jesse Lee on February 19, 2010 at 2:58 PM EST
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Putting
Health Care in the Hands of Consumers – Not Insurance Companies
Posted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on February 19, 2010 at
3:17 PM EST
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President
Obama Talks Housing, Jobs, and Leadership in Nevada
Posted by Jesse Lee on February 19, 2010 at 6:59 PM EST
During his visit to a town hall in Henderson
Nevada, President Obama announced new efforts to stabilize the
housing market by buying vacant homes and converting them into
affordable housing that will create jobs, help the housing crisis,
and allow the local economy to grow. He also announced a $1.5
billion fund for housing finance agencies in Nevada and other
hard-hit states to help unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosures.
The fund will also help struggling homeowners find a way to pay
their mortgages and modify their loans.
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CNN
Poll: American believe Iran has nuclear weapons
Posted: February 19th, 2010 12:00 PM ET
Seven in 10 Americans believe that Iran currently has nuclear
weapons, according to a new national poll.
Washington (CNN) – Seven in 10 Americans believe that Iran
currently has nuclear weapons, according to a new national poll.
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Ellsworth
confirms Senate bid
Posted: February 19th, 2010 01:42 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser
Washington (CNN) - Democratic Rep. Brad
Ellsworth of Indiana announced Friday that he's decided to make
a bid for the seat now held by retiring Sen. Evan Bayh, a fellow
Democrat. The two-term congressman confirmed reports of his decision
during a listening tour stop in Evansville, Indiana.
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Obama
unveils new housing aid program
Posted: February 19th, 2010 02:24 PM ET
President Obama's campaign-style event also served as a rally
for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid who is facing an extremely
tough re-election battle this year.
Henderson, Nevada (CNN) - President Barack Obama took his economic
recovery agenda on the road Friday, unveiling a new housing assistance
program at a boisterous town hall forum.
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White
House announces Housing help for unemployed, underwater borrowers
Posted: February 19th, 2010 04:47 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Tami Luhby
President Obama announced Friday a $1.5 billion program to help
borrowers in the five states hit hardest by the housing crisis.
New York (CNNMoney.com) - Under pressure to do more for troubled
homeowners, President Obama announced Friday a $1.5 billion program
to help borrowers in the five states hit hardest by the housing
crisis.
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RNC
announces January fundraising results
Posted: February 19th, 2010 05:45 PM ET
From CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
Washington (CNN) –- The Republican
National Committee raised $10.5 million in the month of January,
the national party committee announced Friday.
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How
Democrats Can Avoid a Repeat of 1994
Stan Greenberg: "President Obama and the Democratic Party
need to urgently revisit 1994. By paying close attention to the
lessons of that year -- lessons about presidential leadership,
the consequences of congressional melodrama, the need for an
economic narrative and for a defining choice in the election
-- the worst can be avoided."
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CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
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Romney
Fight Was With Rapper
TMZ reports the man involved in the altercation with Mitt Romney
on a plane coming from Winter Olympics was rapper Sky Blu of
LMFAO.
"Sky Blu claims Romney then reached
forward and grabbed his shoulder ... so he slapped the Presidential
wannabeen's hand away. Shortly after, authorities boarded the
plane and escorted Sky Blu off the flight ... and the other member
of LMFAO got it all on tape."
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Ellsworth
Confirms He'll Seek Bayh's Seat
Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN) confirmed reports to WFIE-TV that
he has decided to run for U.S. Senate.
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Obama
Preps Health Care Bill
Democratic officials tell the New York Times that President Obama's
health care proposal "was being written so that it could
be attached to a budget bill as a way of averting a Republican
filibuster in the Senate. The procedure, known as budget reconciliation,
would let Democrats advance the bill with a simple majority rather
than a 60-vote supermajority."
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Voter Reg Drive Meeting Location for
Saturday
On Saturday at 10:30am meet at Balboa Island
A Meeting Room at the Student Center at UC Irvine. On the corner
of West Peltason & Periera. You can park on the first floor
of the lot nearby and pay for one hour of parking.
10:30 AM for breakfast, registering voters
from 12-4 (dinner and party to follow)
Questions? Contact Lauren Lee- LaurenL@uci.edu
or 530-219-5338
Thank you for helping turn Orange County
Blue!
--
Claire Conlon
Executive Director
California Young Democrats
916-595-3090
cconlon@youngdems.org
http://www.youngdems.org
http://www.twitter.com/cayoungdems
www.facebook.com/CAYoungDems
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Broward Young Democrats March speaker
announced!
Join the Broward Young Democrats at our
next meeting on March 8, 2010.
We will be having guest speaker, New Times
Blogger Bob Norman. Norman will discuss his views on Broward
Politics, his experiences covering it and his well known blog,
The Daily Pulp. To read his blog, please visit http://www.facebook.com/l/67619;blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/.
In addition to our speaker, we will be
having a training session on canvassing and the importance of
grassroots campaigning.
See you there!
Annie Gallagher
VP of Communications
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #21
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
After a chat with the president an hour after their wakeup call,
it was back to the nuts-and-bolts work of spaceflight for the
crews of Endeavour and the International Space Station.
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #22
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
The last transfers are first on the agenda for the remaining
hours before hatches are closed between the International Space
Station and space shuttle Endeavour scheduled for approximately
1:30 a.m. CST Friday.
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Tech
Student Democrats General Meeting
Start Time: Thursday, February 25 at 6:15pm
End Time: Thursday, February 25 at 7:15pm
Where: Student Union Building
To see more details and RSVP
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What's
New at CBER for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Young
Democrats & Alpha Phi Alpha Present Attorney General Thurbert
Baker
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Monday, February 22 at 4:30pm
End Time: Monday, February 22 at 5:30pm
Where: Lanier Suite, Student Center
To see more details and RSVP
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Dallas
County Democratic Party Primary - Early Voting
Start Time: Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00am
End Time: Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm
Where: Dallas County, Texas
To see more details and RSVP
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FDIC Office of Inspector General Reports
The following reports were recently posted to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General
(OIG) Web site: www.fdicig.gov
under Publications. In cases where an OIG report includes sensitive
or confidential information, the OIG may redact certain information
in the report, and the report will be marked as such. In some
instances because of the highly sensitive nature of the entire
report, the OIG may not make the report publicly available and
instead, a brief summary of the report is posted to the Web site.
Thank you for your interest in the work of the FDIC OIG. If you
have questions or need additional information, please contact
the OIG. The html version of these reports will be posted as
soon as possible.
Material Loss Review of the Six Bank Subsidiaries of Security
Bank Corporation, Macon, Georgia
Material Loss Review of Founders Bank,
Worth, Illinois and Rock River Bank, Oregon, Illinois
Material Loss Review of Temecula Valley
Bank, Temecula, California
Material Loss Review of First Piedmont
Bank, Winder, Georgia
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Statistics for the U.S. Department of
Labor. This information has recently
been updated.
The following statistics were updated:
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
View the latest
DOL statistics.
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February
19, 2010 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 23 pages - 185 KB)
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The latest Real Earnings news release
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/realer.pdf)
was issued today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Highlights
are below.
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Real average hourly earnings was unchanged
from December 2009 to January 2010, seasonally adjusted. A 0.2
percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
(CPI-U) was offset by a 0.2 percent increase in average hourly
earnings for all employees. Real average weekly earnings grew
0.3 percent over the month.
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The latest Consumer Price Index news release
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf)
was issued today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Highlights
are below.
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On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI-U
increased 0.2
percent in January, the same increase as in December. The
index for all items less food and energy fell 0.1 percent in
January after rising 0.1 percent in December.
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Inspecting
Friendship 7
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
Astronaut John Glenn inspects artwork that will be painted on
the outside of his Mercury spacecraft, which he nicknamed Friendship
7. On Feb. 20, 1962, Glenn lifted off into space aboard his Mercury
Atlas (MA-6) rocket to become the first American to orbit the
Earth. After orbiting the Earth 3 times, Friendship 7 landed
in the Atlantic Ocean, just East of Grand Turk Island in the
Bahamas. Glenn and his capsule were recovered by the Navy Destroyer
Noa, 21 minutes after splashdown. Image Credit: NASA
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Philadelphia Regional Office
Consumer Price Index Announcement (Blue Card) for January 2010
is now
available at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro3xg01a.htm
. Please refer
questions to BLSInfoPhiladelphia@bls.gov .
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The US, Northeast, and Boston
Consumer Price Index Data Summary for January 2010 is now available
at
http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro1xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoBoston@bls.gov .
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The US, Northeast Region, and
New York-Northern New Jersey Consumer Price Index data summary
for January
2010 is now available at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro2xg01a.htm
. Please
refer questions to BLSinfoNY@bls.gov .
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The US, Dallas, Houston Consumer
Price Index Summary (Blue Card) for January 2010 is now available
at
http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro6xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoDallas@bls.gov .
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The US, Midwest, West Region
Consumer Price Index Summary (Blue Card) for January 2010 is
now available
at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro7xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoKansasCity@bls.gov .
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DOD
Announces Return of Facilities in Belgium
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:02:00 -0600
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The US, South Region, Atlanta,
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Consumer Price Index Summary (Blue Card)
for January
2010 is now available at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro4xg01a.htm
. Please
refer questions to BLSInfoAtalanta@bls.gov .
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Midwest Consumer Price Index
Summary for January 2010 is now available at
http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro5xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoChicago@bls.gov .
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Guardsman
Uses Civilian Skills to Improve Convoy Routes
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:06:00 -0600
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Pacific Cities Consumer
Price Index Summary (Pacific Cities Card) for January 2010 is
now available
at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro9xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoSF@bls.gov .
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Young Democrats Abroad Spain
We have a new Young Democrats Abroad Spain
fan page here on facebook.
Check out events
calendar, updates and general information
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Absentee
Voting Bill Passes Virginia House
Posted: 17 Feb 2010 04:00 PM PST
By Jonathan Hunley, News and Messenger, Manassas, Va.
Feb. 18--RICHMOND--Del. Richard L. Anderson's bill is designed
to help voters in the military or who are overseas on Election
Day, but it was the secretary of the State Board of Elections
who had the most effusive response to the measure.
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U.S.
DELEGATION CALLS FOR RENEWED MULTILATERAL EFFORTS IN AFGHANISTAN
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #24
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
The joint docked mission between the crews of the International
Space Station and space shuttle Endeavour comes to an end this
evening when the shuttle undocks from the station at 6:54 p.m.
to begin the voyage back to Earth and a Sunday night landing
at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Forces
Uncover Weapons Caches in Afghanistan
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:04:00 -0600
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Morrell
on Iraq Elections
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:21:18 -0600
Parliamentary elections in Iraq are slated for March 7th and
Defense officials say levels of pre-election violence so far
remain low.
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
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Background
Notes : Syria (02/10)
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:23:11 -0600
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Advisory
Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation Notice of Meeting
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:32:49 -0600
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Treasury
Department Statement on Financial Action Task Force Identifications
To view or print the PDF content on this page, download the free
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®.
February 19, 2010
TG-554
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NASA
To Preview April Flight Of Space Shuttle Discovery
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
NASA will preview the next space shuttle mission during a series
of news briefings on Tuesday, March 9, at NASA's Johnson Space
Center in Houston.
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending February 19, 2010
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including the
indictment of the former owner of one of the nation's largest
tomato processing companies on racketeering and fraud charges;
the life sentence handed down to the the leader of a Chinese
organized crime group; and the guilty plea of a former police
detective in connection with a public corruption investigation.
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Space
Shuttle Crew "Endeavours" A Return To Earth Sunday
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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STS-130
MCC Status Report #23
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 -0600
Hatches between Endeavour and the International Space Station
were closed at 2:08 a.m. CST. During 9 days, 52 minutes of joint
operations, the station got a new module and a viewport offering
a valuable, enjoyable vantage.
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Flu
Weekly Report and Flu
Weekly Map for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). This information has recently been updated and is now
available.
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Pentagon
Brief
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:22:18 -0600
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell speaks with reporters
at the Pentagon.
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Troop
Drawdown in Iraq
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:50:23 -0600
Military leaders say U.S. troop levels in Iraq are below 100,000
now for the first time since 2003.
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Iraq
Liason Officers
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:57:39 -0600
As the drawdown date in Iraq approaches, Soldiers and contractors
at Baghdad International Airport are working hard to make it
easier for servicemembers to return home.
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2010
Tax Info
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:23:50 -0600
There are changes to the 2009 tax law. Earned income credit may
now be available to certain people who weren't eligible before.
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ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15,
2010
“Imagine if, one year ago, Congress
had passed a stimulus bill that really worked. Let’s say
this bill had started spending money within a matter of weeks
and had rapidly helped the economy. Let’s also imagine it
was large enough to have had a huge impact on jobs — employing
something like two million people who would otherwise be unemployed
right now. If that had happened, what would the economy look
like today? Well, it would look almost exactly as it does now.
Because those nice descriptions of the stimulus that I just gave
aren’t hypothetical. They are descriptions of the actual
bill.”
– David Leonhardt, New York Times, 2/17/10
Economy Highlights:
• The Federal Reserve and Commerce
Department reported that U.S. manufacturing and housing growth
increased in January, positive indications and further evidence
that the economy continues to recover. “That was the seventh
consecutive month of growth in manufacturing, a sector that has
helped charge the economic recovery. Builders also broke ground
on more houses and apartments in January than economists generally
expected…. housing construction rose 2.8 percent -- a seasonally
adjusted rate of 591,000 houses or apartments -- the fastest
pace in six months.” [Washington
Post, 2/18/10; Wall
Street Journal, 2/18/10]
Recovery Highlights:
• This week marked the one-year anniversary
of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and evidence shows
that it has prevented another Great Depression and is working
to create jobs and get our economy growing again. View statements,
fact sheets, and additional coverage of the anniversary below:
Hoyer
Statement on Recovery
Pelosi
Statement on Recovery
White
House Report on Recovery
Fact
Sheet: Recovery by the Numbers
Fact
Sheet: Recovery Act Creating Jobs For Americans
Fact
Sheet: Republican Hypocrisy on Recovery Act Investments
Recovery
Act Online Quiz
• On the one-year anniversary, Secretary of Transportation
Ray LaHood announced Recovery Act-funded awards to states, tribal
governments, cities, counties and transit agencies across the
country to fund 51 innovative transportation projects that will
create jobs and spur lasting economic recovery. [Department
of Transportation, 2/17/10]
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Historical
Project Documents Navy Diversity
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:37:00 -0600
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CDC's
Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages.
This is being sent to notify you that the information about the
Hib vaccines has recently been updated and is now available.
Hint: Recommended reinstatement of booster dose of Hib vaccine...and
that based on available supply it is now recommeded to recall
children in need of booster dose.
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UST
Approved Debtor Education Providers for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
|
UST
Approved Credit Counseling Agencies for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
|
UST
Home Page for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
|
Global
Conservation of Migratory Sharks
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:52:38 -0600
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U.S.
Department of Labor Important Office of the Solicitor Briefs
Recent Updates
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IRS
Notice 2010-22 provides for
the allocation of the national limitation for qualified zone
academy bonds among the States, the District of Columbia, and
the possessions of the United States.
Notice 2010-22 will be in IRB 2010-10 dated March 08, 2010.
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IRS
Revenue Ruling 2010-08 provides
various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes including
the applicable federal interest rates, the adjusted applicable
federal interest rates, the adjusted federal long-term rate,
the adjusted federal long-term tax-exempt rate. These rates are
determined as prescribed by § 1274. The rates are published
monthly for purposes of sections 42, 382, 412, 1288, 1274, 7520,
7872, and various other sections of the Internal Revenue Code.
Revenue Ruling 2010-08 will appear in IRB 2010-10 dated March
8, 2010.
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The
Recovery Act: Results in Action
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:43:18 -0600
On July 28, 2009, through money from the American Reinvestment
and Recovery Act, the Department of Justice awarded $1 billion
in grants to 1,046 law enforcement agencies to fund the hiring
of 4,699 officers. The positive impact of this funding is being
felt throughout the country at the local level as law enforcement
agencies that [...]
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Obama
Administration Details Healthy Food Financing Initiative
February 19, 2010
TG-555
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Background
Notes : Canada (02/10)
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:57:31 -0600
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Appointments Schedule for February
19, 2010
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:13:14 -0600
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Assistant
Treasury Secretary, Tennessee Secretary of State Tout Benefits
of Recovery Act
February 19, 2010
TG-556
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Legislative Lunch at Berryhill with
Sen. Werk.
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Subject: Remember to call
Please officially RSVP for our Berryhill
Legislative Lunch by leaving a message at 331-2128 or emailing
Ann at adademocrats@adademocrats.org.
See you Tuesday!
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DOD
Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for January 2010
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:54:00 -0600
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Army
Selects New Uniforms for Operation Enduring Freedom
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:49:00 -0600
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Department
of Justice and USDA Announce Historic Settlement in Lawsuit by
Black Farmers Claiming Discrimination by USDA
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:08:47 -0600
The settlement agreement reached today, which is contingent on
appropriation by Congress, will provide a total of $1.25 billion
to African American farmers who alleged that they suffered racial
discrimination in USDA farm loan programs.
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Attorney
General Eric Holder Speaks Before the Alliance of Concerned Men
Town Hall Meeting on Fatherhood and Youth Violence
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:37:35 -0600
The plain truth is that youth violence is far-too common. There’s
no single cause and no simple solution. But we know one important
contributor is the absence of a responsible, loving father. Here
in D.C., where half of African-American households don’t
include even one grown man, the implications of this fact could
not be clearer.
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Treasury
Secretary Tim Geithner Remarks on the Healthy Food Financing
Initiative
February 19, 2010
TG-557
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AT
Notice FAAO JO 7110.65 for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
N
JO 7110.519 Boeing 757-200 Weight Class
N
JO 7110.520 Appendix A, Aircraft Information Fixed-Wing Aircraft
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Remarks
at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Robert O. Blake, Jr.
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
The Chicago Club
Chicago, IL
February 18, 2010
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General
Sees Positives in Afghan Army Training
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:53:00 -0600
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Commitments
of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current reports for the week of February 16, 2010 are now
available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
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HCDP 2010 Coordinated Campaign Kickoff
with Paul Begala.
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Subject: Please join me and Harris County Democrats in our Campaign
Kick Off Celebration!
Tickets for the HCDP 2010 Campaign Kick-Off
with Paul Begala are going fast! Make sure to reserve your spot
by purchasing tickets before it's too late. Go to http://www.facebook.com/l/67619;www.hcdp.org/kickoff
to purchase tickets now!
Get ready for an old fashion democratic
rally! The Harris County Democratic Party is gearing up for its
Campaign Kick off Celebration. We have a host of exciting candidates
who are planning to be successful in the November elections.
We have invited CNN commentator and former President Bill Clinton
adviser Paul Begala to help us celebrate at St. Arnold's Brewery
on March 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, comments or
just interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact
the Harris County Democratic Party. You may also contact me at
bob.n.collier@gmail.com.
Robert Collier
Event Chair
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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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Afghanistan
Stability
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:05:36 -0600
Senior defense officials say the success of the mission in Afghanistan
is key to future stability in the region.
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's
Plan to Help Hardest Hit Housing Markets
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the Obama Administration’s plan to help address urgent problems
facing homeowners:
“Today, President Obama announced plans to increase assistance
to responsible families struggling to keep their homes in the
wake of the housing market collapse. While home prices have begun
to stabilize under Democratic economic policies, the effects
of the crash and unemployment have depressed local economies
and made it difficult for middle-class families to stay in their
homes across America—particularly in the hardest-hit states,
where average home prices are down more than 20% from their peak.
Conditions in those states, where many families owe more in mortgages
than their houses are worth, make it especially difficult to
sell homes.
“The President’s plan would use federal funds to assist
state and local housing agencies develop innovative programs
to stabilize housing markets and help struggling homeowners renegotiate
mortgages. It’s an important step even for families who
don’t face foreclosure, because a wave of home foreclosures
can weaken an entire local economy. I look forward to working
with President Obama to implement these much-needed housing policies
and to pass job-creating legislation to strengthen our communities’
recovery.”
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CDFI
Public Engagements February 22-26, 2010
February 19, 2010
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Secretary
Clinton to Deliver Remarks on the Future of NATO on Monday, February
22
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:45:20 -0600
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2/9/2010 - BIS publishes Final Rule on
Revisions to License Exception GOV to Provide Authorization for
Exports and Reexports of Commodities for Use on the International
Space Station
Please visit http://www.bis.doc.gov/
for more information.
This email was sent at your request, based upon your subscription
to the BIS Email Notification service.
The BIS Web Site Team
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Military
Services on Track With Recruiting Goals
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:05:00 -0600
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Brunei's
National Day
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 19, 2010
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Federal Election Commission
The following Draft Advisory Opinion is
now available:
Draft Advisory Opinion 2010-01, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1096512.pdf
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Federal Aviation Administration recently added
the following AC(s) to the New and Revised Airports Advisory
Circulars page (www.faa.gov/airports/resources/recent_advisory_circulars/)
on the FAA website:
February 2010 Addendum to 150/5345-53C, Airport Lighting Equipment
Certification Program
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Constituent
Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
|
FEC
Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Highlights:
Travel to the Olympic Games
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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The
State Department and Small Business Administration Partner to
Promote Entrepreneurship in Oman and Bahrain
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:51 -0600
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Upcoming
Webinar to Inform Public About Access to Investigational Drugs
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:10:00 -0600
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, FDA experts will host an online session
and invite questions from the public on accessing investigational,
or experimental, drugs.
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OCC
Enforcement Actions
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OCC Releases CRA Evaluations For 9 National
Banks
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
performance evaluations that became public during the period
of January 15, 2010 through February 14, 2010. The list contains
only national banks and insured federal branches of foreign banks
that have received ratings. The possible ratings are outstanding,
satisfactory, needs to improve, and substantial noncompliance.
Of the 9 evaluations made public this month, 1 was outstanding,
8 were satisfactory, none was needs to improve and none was substantial
noncompliance. Evaluations are available from links on http://www.occ.treas.gov/cra/feb10.htm.
The OCC’s World Wide Web site (http://www.occ.treas.gov)
also offers access to a searchable list of all public CRA evaluations
(http://www.occ.treas.gov/cra/crasrch.htm).
Copies of the actual evaluations may be obtained by submitting
a request electronically through the OCC's online FOIA site https://appsec.occ.gov/publicaccesslink/.
You can also obtain copies by writing to the Office of the Comptroller
of the Currency, Communications Division, Mailstop 2-3, Washington,
DC 20219. When requests are made electronically, remember to
include your postal mail address. Facsimile requests may be sent
to (202) 874-5274.
This month's list of ratings is attached.
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DoD
Contracts for February 19, 2010
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:02:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:00 -0600
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U.S.
Forces Iraq Commanding General to Brief Live From Iraq
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:13:00 -0600
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65th
Iwo Jima Ceremony
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:52:10 -0600
Veterans and military leaders gathered Friday to remember the
65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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Glynn County Democrats
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Subject: HEALTH CARE
The Health Care debate has taken a new
turn we are close to pushing it through by way of
reconciliation please contact Harry Reid and tell him to make
this
happen there are currently 20 Senators for and 20 plus on the
fence the
others will jump on board with a push so call, text, write, fax
whatever it takes:Washington DC
522 Hart Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327
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USBP
in the News
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:25:05 -0600
For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located
under Newsroom.
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 2/19 - Mon. 2/22, 2010
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* Programming TBA. Check Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule
Saturday:
* NGA 2010 Winter Meeting - Opening News Conference (10am) -
LIVE
* CPAC Addresses by Newt Gingrich & Glen Beck (2pm) - LIVE
Sunday:
* NGA Plenary Session on Health Care and the Economy (11am) -
LIVE
* NGA Plenary Session on Education (3pm) - LIVE
Monday:
* U.S. House: In Session (2pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* Book TV: Studio Program Discussion on Rachel Carson's "Silent
Spring" (8pm) - LIVE
* Book TV: Nicole Gelinas, Author, "After the Fall"
(9pm)
Saturday/Sunday:
* Book TV on C-SPAN2 All Weekend.
* Check the Book TV Schedule, Updated Daily - http://www.booktv.org
Monday:
* Cmsn. on Wartime Contracting Hearing on Efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan
(9:30am) - LIVE
* U.S. Senate: In Session (2pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* Programming TBA. Check Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule
Saturday:
* AHTV: Andrew Chaikin, Author, "A Passion for Mars"
(10am)
Sunday:
* AHTV: Ilyasah Shabazz, Author, "Growing Up X" (10am)
Monday:
* NGA Plenary Session on States in the Post Recession Economy
(2:30pm) - LIVE
* C-SPAN Studio Program on Health Care (5pm)
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* LBJ White House Tapes (3:45pm)
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Christina Bellantoni, Talking Points Memo, Senior Reporter
* Susan Ferrechio, Washington Examiner, Chief Congressional Correspondent
* Susan Urahn, Pew Center on the States, Managing Director
* Michelle Alexander, Author, “The New Jim Crow”
Sunday:
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT)
* Gov. Jack Markell (D-DE)
Monday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on President Obama & Health Care Summit
* Discussion on Foreign Policy & Obama Administration
* Discussion on Religion & Midterm Politics
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Miami
Doctor Sentenced for Medicare, Medicaid Fraud
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Seven
Charged with Illegal Export of Electronics to U.S.-Designated
Terrorist Entity in Paraguay
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - February 19
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:16:27 -0600
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Franklin
Rural Health Clinic and Its President Doctor Sentenced on Health
Care Fraud Charges
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Nancy invited you to join the Facebook
group "I bet we can find 1 Million People to Save the Public
Option".
"The public option will create competition
to lower prices for health care... whichever side of the political
fence you are on... it's a good thing!".
To see more details and confirm this group
invitation, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=325953819520&mid=1e92189G211ee0fdG421b1d3G6
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Cuba
Migration Talks
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:31:34 -0600
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Obama
Administration Details Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:01:00 -0600
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending February 19, 2010
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:49:25 -0600
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including the
indictment of the former owner of one of the nation's largest
tomato processing companies on racketeering and fraud charges;
the life sentence handed down to the the leader of a Chinese
organized crime group; and the guilty plea of a former police
detective in connection with a public corruption investigation.
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Visit
Our Newly Redesigned Albany Field Office Website
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:48:04 -0600
Our FBI Albany Division's website has a new look.
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Former
Kansas Mayor Sentenced for Taking Bribes From Builder
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:14:39 -0600
Michael R. "Mick" Wunder, a former mayor and city commissioner
of Junction City, Kansas, was sentenced to 24 months in federal
prison for taking bribes from a developer who received city contracts
to construct new housing developments.
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Kentucky
Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud HUD
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:08:30 -0600
Kevin Lamont Harris, of Louisville, Kentucky, pled guilty to
conspiracy to defraud the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), submitting a false writing to HUD,
and wire fraud, all relating to disbursement of grant funds for
the development of the Maupin School by the Shiloh Community
Renewal Center into a senior living center.
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Former
Marine F-18 Pilot Guilty of Defrauding the Department of Veterans
Affairs
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:06:40 -0600
Ex-Marine Dean Anthony Toth, of Oldham County, Kentucky, pled
guilty to conspiring to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs
by filing a fraudulent claim for military disability benefits,
and for structuring bank transactions.
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Illinois
Health Clinic, Doctor Sentenced on Health Care Fraud Charges
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:36:26 -0600
James Phillip Durham, M.D., of West Frankfort, Illinois, and
his business, Franklin Rural Health Care Clinic, were sentenced
on health care fraud charges.
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Florida
Doctor Sentenced for Medicare, Medicaid Fraud
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:13:57 -0600
Miami doctor Walter Proano was sentenced to 92 months in prison
following his conviction for Medicare and Medicaid HIV-infusion
fraud.
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Man
Convicted in Florida on Securities Fraud Charges
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:12:17 -0600
Michael J. Muzio was convicted of crimes related to his scheme
to defraud Haitian-American investors in South Florida, and others,
by manipulating the stock price of a publicly traded company
through materially false and misleading public statements and
through coordinated stock purchases and sales designed to artificially
impact share prices.
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Former
Deputy Mayor Indicted in New Jersey on Corruption Charges
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:58:02 -0600
Ronald Salahuddin, former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety for
the City of Newark, New Jersey, was charged by a federal grand
jury in a five-count Indictment with corruptly using his official
position and influence to advance the business and financial
interests of his business partner and himself in connection with
City of Newark demolition business.
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FAQ
How can I save money?
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:06:20 -0600
Feb. 21-28 is America Saves Week, to encourage people to assess
their financial savings plans and save more effectively. Visit
the FAQ at USA.gov for resources.
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Around
the Services
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:43:59 -0600
NATO commanders provide an update on operations in Afghanistan's
Helmand Province. Plus, flu season is in high gear, but military
doctors are already preparing for next year's flu
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Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Eligible Plant List for Mexico has been revised.
This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
|
Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service. The
export requirements for St. Lucia and Australia have been revised.
This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Draft John Mellencamp for Senate!
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Subject: Closing in on 5000 might change our message capabilities.
Apparently, groups that reach 5000 members
can't message all members any more. Thus we will have to depend
on The Wall to notify everyone of events, new projects and other
happenings.
So, when you see our Wall posts on your
home page, be sure and check them out and go to the page at least
once a day to see what's up.
One of the most important functions of
this group is to organize our resident Hoosiers to get together
for events that promote the candidate to the party and to potential
new members,
Gabrial Canada, one of our members from
Indianapolis, has posted a Meetup event, it is now at the top
of the home page. It is currently planned for March, but if enough
people sign up he can have an earlier event, much sooner.
So if you are one of our Hoosiers, go sign
up even if you can't make it for sure, it will give him a contact
to use in organizing in the state.
Here's the event;
http://www.meetup.com/John-Mellencamp-for-Senate
And some basic details;
John Mellencamp for Senate (Indianapolis, IN) -
"This is a group started as an extension
of the growing grassroots movement to advocate for John Mellencamp
for Senator from Indiana. John Mellencamp is Indiana. He never
shied away from his home."
For everyone receiving this message, which
may be the last one we can send, considering how fast we are
approaching 5000 members, you are certainly welcome to attend
if you are close enough.
Otherwise, we'll try to organize shadow
Meetups all over the country at the same time, so we can all
share the Hoosiers' excitement. Gabrial tells me that "exciting
politics" in Indiana is about as rare as Rhode Island launching
a space shuttle.
We certainly have changed that!
Thanks to all for signing on, and keep
your eyes on the prize (and on the Facebook Group page!")
JEP
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U.S.
Flu Activity Report - FluView (Week Ending February 13, 2010)
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:00:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:41:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:24:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:40:00 -0600
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WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22,
2010
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…
Monday 6:30 p.m.
Friday p.m.
Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information
- 57400 | Whip Information - 63210
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business
with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (5 Bills)
1) H.R.
4425 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as
the "Martin G. 'Marty' Mahar Post Office" (Rep. Tonko
- Oversight and Government Reform)
2) H.R.
4238 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 930 39th Avenue in Greeley, Colorado, as the
"W.D. Farr Post Office Building" (Rep. Markey (CO)
- Oversight and Government Reform)
3) H.Res.
1046 - Recognizing the significance of Black History Month
(Rep. Al Green - Oversight and Government Reform)
4) H.Res.
1039 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart
Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) - Oversight and
Government Reform)
5) H.Res.
526 - Recognizing the historical and cultural significance
of the John Mercer Langston Golf Course and its contributions
to achieving racial equality (Rep. Norton - Oversight and Government
Reform)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour
debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. On Wednesday
and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative
business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative
business.
Suspensions (8 Bills)
1) H.Res.
1066 - Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United
States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members
of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated
action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of
Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince
and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010 (Rep. Meek - Armed
Services)
2) H.Res.
1059 - Honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency
for International Development and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster
Assistance supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to
Haiti from New York City, New York, Fairfax County, Virginia,
Los Angeles County, California, Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County,
Florida, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and commending their dedication
and assistance in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 Haitian
earthquake (Rep. McMahon - Foreign Affairs)
3) H.Res.
1074 - Honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's
family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for
future generations (Rep. Kilroy - Foreign Affairs)
4) H.Res.
944 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives
on religious minorities in Iraq (Rep. Peters - Foreign Affairs)
5) H.Res.
1048 - Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the
men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the
immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck
Haiti on January 12, 2010 (Rep. Tim Murphy - Foreign Affairs)
6) H.R.
3695 - Billy's Law (Rep. Murphy (CT) - Judiciary)
7) H.Con.Res.
227 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes
Awareness Week (Rep. Towns - Judiciary)
8) H.Res.
274 - Expressing support for designation of March as National
Nutrition Month (Rep. Castor - Energy and Commerce)
H.R.
2314 - Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009
(Rep. Abercrombie – Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R. __ - Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act (Rep.
Perriello – Judiciary) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R.
2701 - Intelligence Authorization Act (Rep. Reyes –
Intelligence) (Subject to a Rule)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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