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Tsunami
advisory canceled for Wash., Ore. coasts
from AP Top Washington Headlines At 2:30...
SEATTLE (AP) -- The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Advisory Center
has canceled a tsunami advisory for the Washington and Oregon
coasts....
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Tsunami
advisory canceled in final US area
from AP Top Washington Headlines At 2:30...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A tsunami advisory has been canceled
in the last U.S. area that had been under any sort of alert following
the Chilean earthquake....
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Tsunami
alert cancelled; evacuees urged to return home
from Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/28 February) – The tsunami threat
is gone and authorities in the threatened areas where evacuations
occurred have asked the evacuees to return home. The Philppine
Institute...
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Tiny
tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small
from Japan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
The tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands
on Sunday, but the initial waves washed ashore without causing
any damage after sparing most of the Pacific islands that were
in its pa...
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WyoDems:
Having State WyoDems Central Committee Mtng with Dems from all
around the states. Great discussion! http://bit.ly/cAVr4i
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SenGillibrand:
Stand with me and urge the Senate to pass the #publicoption through
#reconciliation. We must act! http://bit.ly/aDxe4o
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ILCollegeDems:
RT @whitehouse: RT @PressSec: President to make statement from
White House at 2 PM on the earthquake and tsunami warnings...
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govgranholm:
RT @EnergyBoom: Recent Investments Show Michigan May Become a
Leader of America's Green Economy http://bit.ly/9Isvtl
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foreignoffice:
Foreign Secretary sends 'deepest sympathy' to those affected
by Chile earthquake http://ow.ly/1bZL9
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foreignoffice:
Our US bloggers on economic growth rate, investment & culture
http://ow.ly/1c1Q3
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DemocratsAbroad:
Highlights from Health Care Summit http://bit.ly/abnbEO
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BarackObama:
The American people send their deepest condolences to the Chilean
people. The U.S. is ready to help in any way.
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Archives:
Telegram from Ho Chi Minh to Harry S. Truman
Dated February 28th, 1946, this telegram was sent from Ho Chi
Minh to President Harry S. Truman, requesting the assistance
of the United States government in the negotiations with France.
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Obama
stands firm on health care overhaul
Calls again for bipartisan compromise to get legislation passed
quickly.
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Information
on the Chilean Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings
by Robert Gibbs
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Climate
change panel seeks outside review on reports
by Seth Borenstein
Because of recent criticism of its work, the Nobel Prize-winning
international panel studying global warming is seeking independent
outside review for how it makes major reports, the panel said.
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Obama
ready to move forward on health-care reform
by Anne E. Kornblut
Declaring that it is "time for us to act" on health-care
reform, President Obama said Saturday that he is willing to compromise
with Republicans to strike a deal -- but signaled again that
he will support Democratic efforts to move forward on their own
if necessary.
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Secretary
Shinseki Announces Gulf War Task Force Report
Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced
that the department's Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force
has nearly completed a comprehensive report that will redefine
how VA addresses the pain and suffering of ill Veterans who deployed
during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991.
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Joint
DoD Facility Creates Mini Ionosphere
At a facility in a remote part of south-central Alaska, the largest
radio transmitter on Earth sends high-frequency signals into
the ionosphere to better understand the influence of charged
particles on radio communications and satellite surveillance
systems.
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Pelosi
Makes Rounds
by christinacrapanzano1
Speaker to appear on "This Week" and "State of
the Union" Sunday. Plus: Pelosi tells CNN's Crowley she's
"very confident" about health care proposal.
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Gold-medal
game an NHL battle for all the marbles
Published: Saturday, February 27, 2010 VANCOUVER - Someone asked
Slovakia's Michal Handzus how he would handicap Sunday's Canada-USA
Olympic gold-medal match in hockey - not the most tactful of
quest...
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Darfur
war over, says Sudan's Beshir
EL-FASHER, Sudan (AFP) - â?? 'The war in Darfur is over,'
Sudan's President Omar al-Beshir said on Wednesday in a speech
in the war-torn region, adding that 57 members of a key rebel
group, 50 on dea...
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Why
Darfur Accord Will Hold
There are six reasons to believe that the Qatar-brokered Doha
deal will meet with success RAKESH PANDEY WHEN Sudanese President
Omar al Bashir and Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) leader
Khalil Ibr..
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Algae,
Art and Attitudes: A Roundtable About the AAAS Conference
Scientific American staffers Mark Fischetti and Robin Lloyd talk
with podcast host Steve Mirsky about sessions they attended--including
those about algae for energy, dissecting the astronomy in art
and attitudes about climate change--at the recent meeting of
the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Indian
PM on historic visit to Saudi Arabia
MENAFN - Arab News - 28/02/2010 Saudi Crown Prince Sultan (R)
welcomes India (MENAFN - Arab News) The welcoming delegation
included Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of
defense and avia..
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After
Vancouver, now it's Russia's turn in 2014
FILE - In this Mon. Jan. 22, 2007 file photo, soaring snowcapped
peaks, some topping 3,200 meters (10,000 feet), rise at the outskirts
of the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Russia. As the Vancouver
O...
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Tsunami
waves hit Russia, no damage reported
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 meters hit Russia's
east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, but
no damage was reported.
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Arms
and energy on agenda for Medvedev in Paris
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Talks on buying a French-made helicopter carrier,
energy tie-ups and Iran will be amongst the priorities when President
Dmitry Medvedev travels to France for a three-day state visit
on Monday, a Kremlin official said.
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China
says moving to enforce greenhouse gas goals
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Sunday it will spell out greenhouse
gas emissions goals and monitoring rules for regions and sectors
in its next five-year plan, with monitoring to show it is serious
about curbing emissions.
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UN
assembly urges further Gaza war investigations
UNITED NATIONS: The General Assembly on Friday demanded credible
Israeli and Palestinian investigations into U.N. allegations
of war crimes in last year's Gaza war, reflecting concerns that
the probes...
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UN
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon Urges Israel to Withdraw from Ghajar,
Calls for Resumption of National Dialogue
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon described the situation on the Lebanese-Syrian
border as "fragile" and urged Israel to withdraw from
the Lebanese part of the border village of Ghajar.
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Peace
Corps in Ecuador part 1 : 100 projects for peace
Recent Posts. People Lead– Ben Harper · Community
and Family Violence: Breaking the Cycle, pt. 5 · Peace
Corps in Ecuador part 1 · Peace Corps 40 – A History
of Peace Corps · Peace Corps 40 – A History of Peace
Corps ...
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Former
IAEA Chief Backs Diplomacy On Iran
by admin
The former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says
collective global diplomacy rather than isolation is the preferred
course of action when handling.
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House
Democrats: Obama's support could lead to final passage of ...
Two questions will determine whether a health-care bill reaches
the president's desk: whether Pelosi can persuade her caucus
to support the more conservative proposal passed by the Senate,
and whether Senate Democrats can execute the ...
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New
PAC will help moderate Democrats
by The Tennessean
By Nate Rau • THE TENNESSEAN • February 28, 2010 As
Democrats across the country brace for a punishing election year,
moderates in the state party could ...
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After
the Fall of the Great Recession in the US: Business Recovery
...
While the Great Recession started in the U.S. housing market,
it quickly moved into all capital markets. In the U.S., Wall
Street was humbled and hopefully learned some core lessons about
valuing individual greed and the interests of ...
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A
Lesson From Warren Buffett
by Forbes Blogs
A Warren Buffett letter to shareholders wouldn't be a Warren
Buffett letter to shareholders without
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THE
ENGINE BEHIND BERKSHIRE's GROWTH
by Forbes Blogs
? In his 2009 shareholder letter, published? today, Buffett underscores
how Berkshire's pr
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Buffett's
Letter To Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders
by Forbes staff
Berkshire chairman adresses shareholders and reviews 2009.
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Buffett
On The Housing Market
by Forbes Blogs
Berkshire Hathaway chairman gives shareholders an upbeat assessment
in his annual letter.
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GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE AUDITOR’S REPORT 209 United
Updated 2/26/2010: GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE AUDITOR’S
REPORT 209 United States Government Accountability Office Washington,
DC 20548 The President The President of the Senate The Speaker
of the House of Representatives The Secretary of the Treasury,
in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management
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APPENDIX
H 205 Appendix H: Acronyms This
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX H 205 Appendix H: Acronyms This appendix
lists the acronyms used in the Financial Statements and Notes
to the Financial Statements section of this Financial Report.
ABS Asset-Backed Securities AIG American International Group,
Inc. AGP Asset Guarantee Program ASC Accounting Standards Codifi
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A
Citizen's Guide to the 2009 Financial
Updated 2/26/2010: A Citizen's Guide to the 2009 Financial Report
of the U.S. Government i 318.6 247.7 162.8 454.8 1,417.2 760.3
449.5 275.5 1,009.1 1,253.7 -200.0 400.0 600.0 800.0 1,000.0
1,200.0 1,400.0 1,600.0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Dollars in Billions
Fiscal Year Chart 1 U.S. Budget Deficit & Net Operating Cost
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STATEMENT
OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE
Updated 2/26/2010: STATEMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE
UNITED STATES 31 United States Government Accountability Office
Washington, DC 20548 Office of the Comptroller General of the
United States February 26, 2010 The President The President of
the Senate The Speaker of the House of Representatives Given
the fe
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NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 53 United
Updated 2/26/2010: NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 53 United
States Government Notes to the Financial Statements for the Years
Ended September 30, 2009, and 2008 Note 1. Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies A. Reporting Entity This Financial Report
includes the financial status and activities of the executive
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) 137 United States Government
Updated 2/26/2010: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) 137 United
States Government Supplemental Information (Unaudited) for the
Years Ended September 30, 2009, and 2008 Social Insurance The
social insurance programs consisting of Social Security, Medicare,
Railroad Retirement and Black Lung, were developed to provid
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STEWARDSHIP
INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) 177 United States Government
Updated 2/26/2010: STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) 177 United
States Government Stewardship Information (Unaudited) for the
Years Ended September 30, 2009, and 2008 Stewardship Investments
Stewardship investments focus on Government programs aimed at
providing long-term benefits by improving the Nation’s productiv
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APPENDIX
A 181 Appendix A: Significant Government
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX A 181 Appendix A: Significant Government
Entities This appendix lists the organizations and agencies encompassed
in the reporting entity for this publication as well as some
organizations excluded from the reporting entity. The reporting
entity is a specifically defined group of agencies, p
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APPENDIX
B 185 Appendix B: Material Weaknesses
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX B 185 Appendix B: Material Weaknesses
Reported by Auditors and Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity
Act (FMFIA) Tables OMB audit guidance requires auditors to disclose
material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
The FMFIA and OMB guidance require the head of each exec
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APPENDIX
C 193 Appendix C: Government Corporations
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX C 193 Appendix C: Government Corporations
Required to Submit Audited Financial Statements to OMB Government
Corporation Fiscal Year 2009 Audit Opinion Commodity Credit Corporation.
Unqualified Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.
Unqualified Corporation for National and Commun
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APPENDIX
D 195 Appendix D: Accountability of
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX D 195 Appendix D: Accountability
of Tax Dollars Act Agencies Required to Submit Audited Financial
Statements to OMB The Accountability of Tax Dollars Act required
executive agencies, not already required through separate legislation,
to prepare and submit audited financial statements. The m
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APPENDIX
E 02/24/10 Final 199 Appendix E:
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX E 02/24/10 Final 199 Appendix E:
Selected Components of CFO Act Agencies Required to Submit Audited
Financial Statements to OMB OMB designates those individual entity
components that must prepare audited financial statements. Agency
Components: Fiscal Year 2009 Opinion Food and Nutrition Se
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APPENDIX
F 201 Appendix F: Compliance with
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX F 201 Appendix F: Compliance with
the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 Under
the FFMIA, the 24 CFO Act agencies listed below are required
to maintain financial management systems that substantially comply
with Federal financial management system requirements, applicable
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APPENDIX
G 203 Appendix G: Debt Collection
Updated 2/26/2010: APPENDIX G 203 Appendix G: Debt Collection
Deficiencies and Corrective Actions Agency Deficiency Corrective
Actions to be Taken or Recently Completed Agriculture (USDA)
A few small agencies within USDA, representing 0.02 percent of
delinquent debt, have not been compliant with the requirement
to wri
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Contents
A Message from the Secretary of
Updated 2/26/2010: Contents A Message from the Secretary of the
Treasury A Citizen’s Guide . i Management’s Discussion
and Analysis.1 Statement of the Acting Comptroller General of
the United States.31 Financial Statements Introduction .39Supplemental
Information (Unaudited) Social Insurance .137 Social Security
and Medicare.137 Railroad
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 1 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION
Updated 2/26/2010: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
1 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Introduction The
fiscal year (FY) 2009 Financial Report of the United States Government
(Report) provides the President, Congress, and the American people
with a comprehensive view of the Federal Government’s finances,
i.e.
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Contents
A Message from the Secretary of
Updated 2/26/2010: Contents A Message from the Secretary of the
Treasury A Citizen’s Guide . i Management’s Discussion
and Analysis.1 Statement of the Acting Comptroller General of
the United States.31 Financial Statements Introduction .39Supplemental
Information (Unaudited) Social Insurance .137 Social Security
and Medicare.137 Railroad
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Summary
Report of the 2009 Financial Report of the United States Government:
Publication & Guidance:
Financial Management Service
Updated 2/26/2010: summary financial report 2009
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A
Citizen's Guide to the 2009 Financial
Updated 2/26/2010: A Citizen's Guide to the 2009 Financial Report
of the U.S. Government i 318.6 247.7 162.8 454.8 1,417.2 760.3
449.5 275.5 1,009.1 1,253.7 -200.0 400.0 600.0 800.0 1,000.0
1,200.0 1,400.0 1,600.0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Dollars in Billions
Fiscal Year Chart 1 U.S. Budget Deficit & Net Operating Cost
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Statement
By FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate On Tsunami Warnings Issued
For The Pacific
“FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security are closely
monitoring the situation, and officials are in close contact
with the State of Hawaii and the U.S. territories in the Pacific
Ocean that could be impacted by a potential tsunami. FEMA stands
ready to assist should a request for assistance be made, and
does have pre-deployed assets in Hawaii, including food, water,
generators and other resources. We urge all individuals to follow
the direction provided by local officials.”
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TSUNAMI
WARNING CANCELLATION for portions of the Pacific ISSUED AT 0940Z
28 FEB 2010
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Obama
on health care reform: 'Let's get this done'
by CNNmms
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Obama
on tsunami warning: Listen to local authorities.
President Obama stepped outside the Oval Office this afternoon
to urge citizens to listen to local officials in light of today's
tsunami warning.
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Russia,
China pledge to step up economic cooperation
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Li Hui and Russian Union of Industrialists
and Entrepreneurs president Alexander Shokhin committed to increasing
trade and economic cooperation between the two countries at a
meeting in Moscow Friday. Li spoke highly of the rapid development
of the China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation, as
well as the contribution made by Shokhin and the Russian Union.
Li said he hoped the Union would make full use of its advantage,
and play a positive role in facil ...
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U.S.
Deputy Secretary of State to visit China in March
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg will visit
China early next month, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman
said on Saturday. Steinberg and Jeffrey Bader, senior director
for Asian affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, will
pay the visit from March 2 to 4 to "exchange opinions with
the Chinese side over matters related to China-U.S. relations,"
spokesman Qin Gang said in a statement. Qin said the U.S. side
proposed the visit and China has accepted it. The high-lev ...
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China
doesn't want 2010 to be "unpeaceful year" with U.S.
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CN
Big spending on high-speed rail pays off
The Chinese government's hefty spending on high-speed rail has
paid off, easing traffic congestion and integrating the market,
experts have said. The recently built Wuhan-to-Guangzhou high-speed
railway, which costs 116.6 billion yuan (17.1 billion U.S. dollars)
and allows trains to race at an average speed of 350 km/h, has
made train trips between the cities a breeze. The trip previously
took at least 11 hours, now it takes only three. In the first
26 days of the 40-day Spring Festival tr ...
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U.S.
to top medal count for the first time since 1932
Americans top medal performance in any Winter Games? Vancouver
VANCOUVER — When speedskaters Brian
Hansen, Jonathan Kuck and Chad Hedrick finished the team pursuit
final early Saturday afternoon, they could pat themselves on
the back for winning a silver medal and officially start the
U.S. chest-thumping for making history.
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama's Weekly Address
In his weekly address, President Obama talks about the bipartisan
summit held this week, and urges Democrats and Republicans to
find common ground on the issue.
Length:
Published: Saturday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
President Obama Remarks on Chile Quake
President Obama spoke briefly about Saturday’s earthquake
in Chili, saying the U.S. is ready to assist with rescue and
recovery efforts should the Chilean government ask for such help.
Length:
Published: Saturday at 1:45pm (ET)
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Tsunami
barely registers in Pacific Northwest
SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) -- Amid the hundreds of people who walked
up and down the promenade overlooking the Oregon coast at Seaside
on Saturday was one man on a mission..
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NEW GOV JOB VACANCIES, GRANTS and CONTRACT
OPPORTUNITIES have been posted at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/
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CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
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Iraq
cracks down on camouflage tailors
Iraq is cracking down on shops and tailors who sell and make
police and military uniforms because of security fears.
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Obama
to GOP on health care: `Let's get this done'
by By ERICA WERNER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Saturday he is
ready to compromise with Republicans on health care if they are
serious about it, but that an overhaul must go forward. "Let's
get this done," he said....
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Obama
says US prepared to assist Chile if asked
by By PAULINE JELINEK
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. "will be there" if Chile
asks for rescue and recovery help after a powerful earthquake
struck the South American nation, President Barack Obama said
Saturday....
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Obama
signs one-year extension of Patriot Act
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has signed a one-year
extension of several provisions in the nation's main counterterrorism
law, the Patriot Act....
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Cleric
urges Iraq poll neutrality
Shia clerics in Iraq advised to avoid backing candidates before
March 7 election.
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Tsunami
threat passes for Australia
Authorities have withdrawn a tsunami warning for the east coast
of Australia, after an outgoing tide eased the threat.
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S.
2949 -Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake
Act
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Weekly
Address: President Obama Says Washington Must Use This Opportunity
to Enact Health Reform
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Readout
of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet
of Chile
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Remarks
by the President on the Earthquake in Chile
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Remarks
by the President in Discussion of Insurance Coverage at Bipartisan
Meeting on Health Care Reform
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Information
on the Chilean Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings
Posted by Robert Gibbs on February 27, 2010 at 2:21 PM EST
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Election
Night Results Watch Party with Dr Ali for TX House 122
Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:30pm at GYMKHANA, 21750 Hardy Oak San Antonio,
TX 78258
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OFA
Campus Strategy Meeting
Wednesday, March 3rd, 6:00pm at 1102 Pinemont, Suite I Houston,Tx
77019
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Precinct
Convention Results Collections
Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:30pm at One of Ten Rally Points in the
County
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Pizza
Party and Senate Call in
Wednesday, March 3rd, 5:30pm at Repower Rapid City Office
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Senate
Call In
Thursday, March 4th, 5:30pm at Repower Rapid City Office
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YDG
2010 Platform Convention
Saturday, March 27th, 11:00am at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College (ABAC)
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Student
Alliance Swearing In
Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:30pm at 282 J. Wayne Reitz Union
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Texas
Two-Step Precinct Training
Sunday, February 28th, 1:00pm at 1445 North Loop West, Suite
110, Houston, TX 77008
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Sunday
Canvass for Bill White
Sunday, February 28th, 1:00pm at 1308 West El Paso Street, Fort
Worth, TX 76102
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Tech
Student Democrats General Meeting
Thursday, March 4th, 6:00pm at Holden Hall, Room 5
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Sioux
Falls St. Patricks Day Parade
Saturday, March 13th, 1:00pm at Downtown Sioux Falls
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Westmoreland
Town Hall Meeting
Monday, March 1st, 6:30pm at New Courthouse, Newnan - 72 Greenville
Street
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Atkinson-Arnall
Tribute
Saturday, March 13th, 5:30pm at Something Special - 83 Greenville
Street, Newnan
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District
Attorney Candidates Debate
Monday, March 22nd, 7:00pm at Santa Rosa Main Library
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OFA
Adopt-A-Spot;Buffalo Bayou
Friday, March 19th, 12:30pm at Buffalo Bayou
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Senators'
friendship strong on and off Capitol Hil
Posted: February 27th, 2010 09:15 AM ET
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Obama
on health care reform: 'Let's get this done'
Posted: February 27th, 2010 10:21 AM ET
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Obama
stands by Chile, vows to prepare for potential tsunami
Posted: February 27th, 2010 02:08 PM ET
President Obama gave a brief statement Saturday about the massive
earthquake in Chile and preparations for a potential tsunami
on U.S. shores.
Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama promised Saturday to
assist Chile in the aftermath of a massive 8.8 earthquake, and
vowed to prepare U.S. shores for a potential tsunami.
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White
House announces new social secretary
Posted: February 27th, 2010 02:13 PM ET
The White House has announced its replacement for outgoing social
secretary Desiree Rogers, pictured.
Washington (CNN) - The White House announced a new social secretary
Saturday, a day after confirming that Desiree Rogers planned
to step down from the position.
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White House announces new social secretary
Posted: February 27th, 2010 02:13 PM ET
The White House has announced its replacement for outgoing social
secretary Desiree Rogers, pictured.
Washington (CNN) - The White House announced a new social secretary
Saturday, a day after confirming that Desiree Rogers planned
to step down from the position.
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"The idea that it is outside the rules
to proceed within the rules is a very unique view on the rules...
The point is this: If you've got 51 votes for your position,
you win."
-- Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), defending the
use of the budget reconciliation process to pass legislation
in 2005.
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Event:
Westmoreland Town Hall Meeting
Start Time: Monday, March 1 at 6:30pm
End Time: Monday, March 1 at 9:15pm
Where: New Courthouse, Newnan - 72 Greenville Street
To see more details and RSVP
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Event:
3rd Congressional Get Together
Start Time: Wednesday, April 21 at 8:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, April 21 at 11:00pm
Where: Maguires Pub - Senoia - Main Street
To see more details and RSVP
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Campaign with Rep Lon Burnam for Bill
White.
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Subject: Last call!
Join Rep Lon Burnam at the Bill White for
Tarrant County headquarters at 1pm to canvass and phonebank!
This is the LAST weekend before Tuesday's
Democratic Primary Election. Even if you have an hour to spare,
we can use your help.
Where: 1308 W. El Paso St, FW 76102
When: 1pm TODAY
What: Blockwalk and Phonebank - "Get Out The Vote"
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Bill White for Tarrant County.
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Subject: Get Out The Vote for Bill White
Come by the Bill White for Tarrant County
headquarters and help us "Get Out The Vote" for Bill
White.
This is the LAST weekend before Tuesday's
Democratic Primary Election. Even if you have an hour to spare,
we can use your help!
Where: local HQ - 1308 W. El Paso St, FW
76102
When: ALL DAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
What: Blockwalk and Phonebank
Call Shiju (832-524-2316) if you have any
questions!
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Secretary's
Remarks: Earthquake in Chile
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:51:33 -0600
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U.S.
Delegation to the 54th Session of the UN Commission on the Status
of Women
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:21:22 -0600
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Event:
Live Chat: Making College More Affordable
"The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA)"
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30pm
End Time: Tuesday, March 2 at 6:00pm
Where: http://apps.facebook.com/whitehouselive
To see more details and RSVP
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Phone
Banking for Health Care!
"Let's Get It Done"
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Monday, March 1 at 6:30pm
End Time: Monday, March 1 at 9:00pm
Where: Electricians Union Local 738 IBEW
To see more details and RSVP
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Remarks
to the Press on Six-Party Talks
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:30 -0600
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District
Attorney Candidates Debate
"Hosted & Moderated by Sonoma County Young Democrats"
Start Time: Monday, March 22 at 7:00pm
End Time: Monday, March 22 at 8:00pm
Where: Santa Rosa Main Library
To see more details and RSVP
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Connecticut Young Democrats.
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Subject: Upcoming Events in the Next Few Days!!
Hello All!
For those of you who aren't aware, we have
a special election in CT for the State House of Representatives
seat for the 120th District in Stratford THIS TUESDAY, March
2nd in Stratford, CT. Janice Andersen is the Democratic Nominee
running for the seat. Here is some information if you would like
to help out.
Campaign Headquarters: 919 Stratford Ave,
Suite 5, Stratford, CT
Phone Dave Mooney to volunteer: 203.645.2900
email to volunteer or otherwise communicate:
dm@stratforddemocrats.com
website: http://www.janice2010.com
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Navy
Cancels Tsunami Warning in Hawaii; Ships Return to Pearl Harbor
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:54:00 -0600
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