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Google unveils new smartphone
from France24 - France by admin
Google has unveiled its new Nexus One smartphone in a direct challenge to heavyweight Apple's iPhone handsets.
Karzai to present new Cabinet lineup
from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
Reuters KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to present a new list of Cabinet nominees to Parliament on Saturday, an official said, replacing 17 names unexpectedly rejected by members last...
Taiwan shares open higher
from TAIWAN News by <br>Central News Agency
Taipei, Jan. 6 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened higher Wednesday
US team may have found key to fight obesity: study
from France24 - France by admin
Shutting down an energy-controlling mechanism in mice left them leaner than normal mice and could be a new way to fight obesity in humans, US researchers said.
U.S. manufacturing activity accelerates
from washingtonpost.com - Business by Neil Irwin
The growth in manufacturing accelerated in the final month of 2009, according to data released Monday, a sign that recovery of the long-beleaguered sector remains on track.
India Sensex rises 0.3% in opening minutes
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
UN chief dismayed at lack of reconstruction materials in Gaza
by Xinhua
Hang Seng up 0.34pc in early trade
from Hong Kong News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
(45 mins ago) Hong Kong shares rose 0.34 percent in the first few minutes of trading, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 76.03 points to stand at 22,355.61. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Saudi Arabia backs Egyptian plan for renewed peace talks
from Egypt News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
Saudi Arabia is adopting an Egyptian plan for the resumption of talks between Israel and the Palestinians, and is trying to rally Syrian support for the continuation of the negotiations process. Egypt..
Southern Sudan's Envoy Expresses Shock Over War Pronouncement
Southern Sudan's envoy expresses shock after President al-Bashir's adviser said the south$BCT(B possible independence could lead to war
Madagascar Government to Begin Election Workshop
President Rajoelina's government says it will hold a two-day workshop in preparation for a scheduled March 20 general election.
Afghanistan: A Blueprint for Making Intelligence Relevant in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with a Center for a New American Security report with recommendations for the intelligence process in Afghanistan, a Brookings Institution event calling for more effective protection for internally displaced persons in Afghanistan, a briefing by the Commandant of the Marine Corps concerning deployment sequences, tactics, and technical considerations in support of the new strategy for Afghanistan, a Council on Foreign Relations event featuring remarks by the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Afghanistan Opium Survey 2009 released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and an Institute for the Study of War report with guidelines for the enhancement of the Afghan National Security Forces to accelerate combat power in Afghanistan. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
Homeland Security: Preventing Terrorist Travel
The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with an Executive Order establishing a federal capability for the timely provision of medical countermeasures following a biological attack, a Heritage Foundation article with recommendations to prevent terrorist travel, a statement by the President on the attempted terrorist attack on Flight 253 and the need for additional reviews of U.S. homeland security systems, a White House background briefing on the President's statement, and Presidential Memorandums on watchlisting procedures and aviation screening. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.
National Service Agency, Harvard and MENTOR Kick Off 9th Annual Mentoring Month
The Corporation for National and Community Service joins with Harvard Mentoring Project of the Harvard School of Public Health, and MENTOR to kick off the Ninth Annual National Mentoring Month and launch a national volunteer recruitment drive to mentor. General Colin Powell will headline the month-long initiative and more than fifty partners will help to raise awareness of the impact of mentoring on the lives of young people.
UN Secretary-General Appoints Bo Schack of Denmark Deputy Special Representative for Central African Republic
At Least 28 United Nations Civilian Personnel, 7 Peacekeepers Lost Their Lives Due to Acts of Violence in 2009, Committee Says
Perot Systems Insider Trader Agrees to Return $8.6 Million in Illicit Profits
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a former Perot family companies employee it charged with insider trading in September has agreed to return all of his illicit profits — a total of more than $8.6 million.
Pelosi optimistic on healthcare bill prospects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi voiced confidence on Tuesday that Democratic negotiators can produce a final healthcare bill that President Barack Obama will sign into law.
OPM Reorganizes to Better Meet the Needs of Its Customers
by Office of Communications
New York Fed announces January 20 CMBS TALF operation
New York Fed Announces Update to List of Accepted and Rejected Legacy CMBS
As part of the process for reviewing requests for TALF loans to be collateralized by legacy commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), the New York Fed conducts a risk assessment of the proposed collateral.

Statement by the Director of National Intelligence
The Intelligence Community received the President's message today - we got it, and we are moving forward to meet the new challenges. The system did not catch Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab and prevent him from boarding an airliner and entering the United States. We must be able to stop such attempts.

The Intelligence Community has made considerable progress in developing collection and analysis capabilities and improving collaboration, but we need to strengthen our ability to stop new tactics such as the efforts of individual suicide terrorists. The threat has evolved, and we need to anticipate new kinds of attacks and improve our ability to stay ahead of them and protect America.

We can and we must outthink, outwork and defeat the enemy's new ideas. The Intelligence Community will do that as directed by the President, working closely with our nation's entire national security team.


S. 1421, Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on December 10, 2009

VIDEO: Health Affairs and SCAN Foundation Discussion on Long-Term Care
The journal Health Affairs and the SCAN Foundation hosted a discussion on long-term care services. Panelists discussed a provision in the Senate health bill that would create a new long-term insurance program for the elderly and disabled called the CLASS Act.
Length: 3 hr. 24 min.

Published: Today at 8:30am (ET)


VIDEO: Urban Institute Discussion on U.S. Social Safety Net
The Urban Institute in Washington, DC hosted a discussion on the oftentimes incongruous values, attitudes, and philosophies that drive the intricate U.S. safety net and the difficulties in providing effective services to people with complex needs.
Length: 1 hr. 30 min.

Published: Today at 12pm (ET)


VIDEO: British House of Commons Statements on Airport Security and Yemen Embassy
In the British House of Commons, the Home Secretary announced that British airports will now introduce new bomb detection equipment and body scanning machines. This announcement came after the security concerns following the failed Flight 253 bomb plot on Christmas Day. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband also addressed the closure of the U.K. embassy in Yemen and the overall threat in the region.
Length: 1 hr. 10 min.

Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)


VIDEO: White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducted a daily briefing at the White House. Topics discussed included the attempted bombing of Delta flight 253 and health care legislation.
Length: 50 min.

Published: Today at 1pm (ET)


VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 51 min.

Published: Today at 1pm (ET)


VIDEO: House Spkr. Pelosi (D-CA) Press Briefing on Health Care
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Democratic Leaders, and Committee Chairs held a press availability at the Capitol following a Democratic leadership meeting to discuss health care legislation.
Length: 10 min.

Published: Today at 3pm (ET)


VIDEO: Officials in Washington Respond to C-SPAN's Health Care Request
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi responded to C-SPAN's request for television access to the negotiations on the House and Senate versions of the health care bill.
Length:

Published: Today at 4:30pm (ET)


VIDEO: Pres. Obama Statement
President Obama made brief remarks from the Grand Foyer in the White House after a two-hour meeting with his national security team at the White House.
Length:

Published: Today at 4pm (ET)


AP sources: Colorado Gov. Ritter to retire
by By LIZ SIDOTI and STEVEN K. PAULSON
DENVER (AP) -- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter won't run for re-election this fall, sources told The Associated Press on Tuesday....
Trumka Stumps for Jobs, Justice for Hotel Workers
by Mike Hall
Health Insurance CEOs $73 Million Bonus Covers a Lot of Co-Pays and Other Health Care News
by Mike Hall
Readout of Joe Biden's Meeting with U.N. Secretary General's Special Representative for Iraq
Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/5/10
Remarks by the President on Security Reviews
Reality Check: Health Care Costs Under the Status Quo are the Real Danger
Posted by Nancy-Ann DeParle on January 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM EST
"Your Voice Matters" – Help Make USA.gov Work for You
Posted by Dave McClure on January 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM EST
It's In Our Hands: Census Kicks Off 2010 Portrait of America Road Tour
Posted by Secretary Gary Locke on January 5, 2010 at 10:06 AM EST

Putting It All in Perspective
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on January 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM EST

With Congress now needing only to combine ideas from the House and Senate versions of health insurance reform into one final bill to send the President, there is an unavoidable temptation among the media to focus on the five percent of differences between the two versions, instead of the remarkable 95 percent the bills have in common. But, even as difficult work does remain, it is important not to lose perspective of how far we have come and how close we are to the enacting health reform.


A Streamlined FAFSA
Posted by Dr. Jill Biden on January 5, 2010 at 3:16 PM EST
"The Urgency of Getting This Right"
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 5, 2010 at 7:07 PM EST
U.S. halting transfer of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen
Posted: January 5th, 2010 03:45 PM ET

The United States is halting for now its plans to continue transferring terror suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, facility to Yemen.
Washington (CNN) – The United States is halting for now its plans to continue transferring terror suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, facility to Yemen, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.

Republican National Committee Chairman Steele: Republicans will not take over House in 2010
Posted: January 5th, 2010 03:50 PM ET

From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Steele is dialing down expectations for his party's performance in this year's midterm elections.
(CNN) - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is dialing down expectations for his party's performance in this year's midterm elections, predicting that the GOP will not retake the House in 2010.


Obama, House Dems finalize decision to bypass formal health care conference
Posted: January 5th, 2010 10:26 PM ET

From CNN's Dana Bash and Deirdre Walsh

Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama and congressional Democratic leaders finalized a decision Tuesday to bypass a formal House and Senate
conference to meld their health care bills, according to two congressional Democratic leadership sources.


DoD Contracts for January 05, 2010
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0600

C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Tues. 1/5 - Weds. 1/6, 2010
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C-SPAN Highlights

Tonight:
* Pres. Obama Statement on Counter Terrorism Efforts (8pm)
* British House of Commons on Airport Security and Yemen Embassy (8:10pm)
* House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) & Democratic Leaders Briefing on Health Care (9:20pm)

Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: Not in Session
* JCS Chair Admiral Mullen on the Current State & Mission of the Military (10am) - LIVE
* Woodrow Wilson Center Panel on Water Development Projects (12pm) - LIVE
* National Archives Discussion on Pres. Nixon's Meeting with Elvis Presley (7pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights

Tonight:
* Urban Institute Discussion on the U.S. Social Safety Net (8pm)
* New America Foundation Panel on the Obama Administration at One Year (9:30pm)
* University of Virginia Panel on Federal Spending and Taxation (11:10pm)

Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: Not Session
* British House of Commons Prime Minister's Questions (7am) - LIVE
* Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) Give the State of the State Address (1pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN3 Highlights

Tonight:
* Remarks on Terrorism: Pres. Obama, British House of Commons (7pm)
* Health Care: House Democratic Leaders, Panels on Spending & Social Care (8pm)


U.S. Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - January 5
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:08:05 -0600
MEDIA BRIEFING CONFERENCE CALL:
Secretary Chu to Make Recovery Act Announcement

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 11:00 am Secretary Steven Chu will hold a media briefing conference call with IT industry leaders to announce Recovery Act funding to make IT systems more energy efficient.


WHEN: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:00 AM EST

HOW: For call-in information, interested media should RSVP to Ebony Meeks at ebony.meeks@hq.doe.gov

-DOE-
Eligible Foreign Establishments for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Eligible Foreign Establishment List for Brazil has been revised. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Export Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The export requirements for Japan, Japan (Egg Products), and Morocco have been revised. This information has recently been updated.
Secretary Clinton to Commemorate 15th Anniversary of International Conference on Population and Development
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:43:52 -0600
Obama Calls Intel Failure One of Analysis, Not Collection
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:07:00 -0600
Secretary Clinton to Deliver Remarks on Development in the 21st Century
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:04:43 -0600
Florida Resident Charged in $55 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:08:43 -0600
Ihosvany Marquez, of Miami-Dade County, Florida, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit Medicare fraud, Medicare fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.
NVAC Upcoming Meetings for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

Alaska Democrats Meetup
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tomorrow, January 6 at 6:30pm
End Time: Tomorrow, January 6 at 9:30pm
Where: Big Daddy's BBQ

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DNC Youth Council Winter 2010 Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Friday, February 5 at 4:00pm
End Time: Friday, February 5 at 5:30pm
Where: Capital Hilton

To see more details and RSVP


New Meeting Times

We thought we would try something a little different and change up the meeting times. We are hoping this will boost up our attendance to the meetings, and help us build our Club up (we have many many members graduating this semester.) Our new meeting time will be Tuesday's from 4pm-5pm in room 320 of the JCSU! The First meeting of the semester will take place on Tuesday, January 26th.
Also another new thing we are trying is to have some food/snacks for the meetings....
Hope to see you all there...
Mandie Drummond
Vice President, UNR Young Democrats


Greater Hartford Young Democrats Meeting Sunday Jan 10th

Dear all,

We will be having our monthly meeting this Sunday at 6pm at Panera in West Hartford. Much to be discussed and decided on.

See you all there.

Best,

Liam


Democrats set to exclude GOP from final health care deliberations
Posted: January 5th, 2010 02:29 PM ET
Washington (CNN) – Top Democrats are prepared to short-circuit the traditional legislative process and exclude their GOP counterparts during final congressional health care deliberations, senior Democratic sources have told CNN.

Coakley Leads By 11 Points
The Weekly Standard has obtained the results of "a private poll conducted last week by a reputable non-partisan firm" which shows Martha Coakley (D) ahead of Scott Brown (R) by 11 points in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race, 50% to 39%.

Birmingham Top Stories for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Afghan Transportation
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:30:33 -0600
Marines are helping Afghan forces with their transportation needs.
Chairman's Podcast
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:59:28 -0600
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM Michael Mullen, interviewed before the Armed Forces Bowl.

Stonewall Democrats-Rio Grande Valley General Membership Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, January 12 at 8:30pm
Where: Valley Title Company

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Columbia Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
New York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Review of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Recovery Act Formula Awards Administered by the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, December 2009

Interior Democrats of Alaska Fahrenkamp Luncheon
Start Time: Friday, January 8 at 12:00pm
End Time: Friday, January 8 at 1:00pm
Where: Westmark Hotel

To see more details and RSVP


Commodity Futures Trading Commission Releases Staff Report on Cotton Futures and Option Market Activity During the Week of March 3, 2008
DOD Announces New Defense Science Board Membership
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:55:00 -0600
Semper Fi Fund
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:18:03 -0600
The Semper Fi Fund is helping wounded Marines with special needs.
Stop-Loss Payments Continue, But Some No Longer Eligible
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:23:00 -0600
Background Notes : Spain (12/09)
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:36:40 -0600
Public Meetings of the Shipping Coordinating Committee
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:32:23 -0600
FEC AOR 2010-01, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1092329.pdf
Publications and Products (NIOSH) for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
The Regional Economic Conditions, RECON, is now available on line with the third quarter 2009 update.
RECON is a compilation of key economic data in graphic format for the United States as a whole and for each state, county and certain metropolitan statistical areas.
Economic Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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Mobile Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Boston Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
N JO 7210.729, Security Notice (SECNOT), effective February 8, 2010
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Nissan Dec. U.S. sales up 18.2% to 73,404 vehicles
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Nissan Motors on Tuesday reported its U.S. December sales rose 18.2% to 73,404 vehicles from 62,101 in December 2008. Car sales were up 22.4% to 47,139 while truck sales increased 11.3% to 26,265 units. "The industry is coming out of a very tough year; it's good to see 2009 behind us," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "And looking ahead, we're encouraged by some signs of economic improvement. Showroom traffic is building and consumer confidence is rising."


Honda U.S. December sales rise 24.5%
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that U.S. December auto sales rose 24.5% to 107,143 vehicles from 86,085 a year ago. Total Honda car sales rose to 61,020 units from 50,918 last year, and truck sales increased to 46,123 units from 35,167 a year ago. U.S. December Acura sales slid 1% to 10,575 vehicles from a year ago.


Volkswagen U.S. December sales rise 16%
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Volkswagen AG said Tuesday that U.S. December sales rose 16% to 20,387 vehicles from 17,577 a year ago. Jetta sales increased 27% to 10,233, and Passat sales fell 68% to 800 from a year ago.


Hyundai, Kia see double-digit sales growth in Dec.
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Hyundai Motor Co. on Tuesday said U.S. sales in December rose 40.6% to 33,797 from 24,037 while its affiliate, Kia Motors, reported sales jumped 43.7% to 21,048 vehicles on the back of strong performance of its small cars. "Our ability to outperform the general market, realize retail market share increases every single month during 2009, and achieve what we believe to be the biggest market share gain in the industry was a real feat during these difficult market conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales.


Hubble photo shows galaxies from toddler universe
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST by By SETH BORENSTEIN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a snapshot of when the universe was just a toddler, 600 million years after the Big Bang, the earliest image yet....
Karzai to try again with new cabinet line-up
from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
KABUL - Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to present a new list of cabinet nominees to Parliament on Saturday, an official said, replacing 17 names unexpectedly rejected by lawmakers last week..
Clinton: US keeps dialogue open with Iran
by Jewish Telegraphic Agency
(JTA) -- The Obama administration wants to "keep the door to dialogue open" with Iran, Hillary Clinton said. The US secretary of state told reporters Monday ...
Iraq Approves 4 Oil Contracts
from NYT > Middle East by By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and JOHN LELAND
The approval of the contracts advances Iraq$BCT(B plan to dramatically increase oil production to pay for security, rebuilding and other costs.
Japan CEOs eye 2010 rebound
from Japan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
As Japan crawls out of recession, the nation's CEOs are hoping 2010 will lead to better results as global recovery takes hold. Dan Sloan reports - Reuters.
Canadian Markets: Canadian stocks higher as metals lead gains
Shares rise, led by mining stocks as gold and other metals prices advance.
House Democrats to huddle on health bill
Democratic leaders in the House will meet to discuss plans for stitching their health-care bill together with a Senate-passed version, but the bill may not go through the usual conference committee process.
Ford shares at multiyear high after December sales jump 33%
Ford shares at multiyear high after December sales jump 33%
GM's China sales rise 67% in 2009: reports
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- General Motors Co. said Monday its 2009 sales in China jumped 66.9% from a year earlier to a record 1.83 million units, according to reports. The U.S. automaker expects sales will rise further this year, the reports said. "The industry outlook is strong and we expect more growth, albeit on a somewhat slower pace," Kevin Wale, president and managing director of GM China Group, was cited as saying by Dow Jones Newswires.
U.K. Dec. manufacturing PMI highest in 25 months
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Activity in Britain's factory sector showed a stronger-than-expected rise in December, pushing the manufacturing purchasing managers index to its highest level in 25 months, according to data released Monday. The CIPS/Markit PMI jumped to 54.1 from a reading of 51.8 in November. A survey of economists by Dow Jones Newswires had produced a consensus forecast for a reading of 51.5. A reading of more than 50 means a majority of managers saw a rise in activity, while a figure of less than 50 signals contraction.
ISM manufacturing index rises to 55.9% in Dec.
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in December for the fifth straight month, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday, further evidence that the recession is receding. The ISM manufacturing index rose to 55.9% from 53.6% in November. It was the highest in nearly four years. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch were expecting a modest gain to 54.2%. Readings over 50% indicate that more manufacturing firms said business was improving than said it was worsening. In December, nine of 18 industrial sectors were growing, ISM said. The new orders index rose to 65.5% from 60.3% in November. The employment index rose to 52% from 50.8% in November. The production index rose to 61.8% from 59.9% in November.
U.S. stocks extend gains after economic reports
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks extended gains on Monday after a measure of U.S. manufacturing climbed in December and construction spending fell 0.6% in November. "The data are a little better than expected should be supportive for equities," said analysts at Action Economics. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 138.68 points to 10,566.73. The S&P 500 Index added 13.87 points to 1,128.97. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 32.52 points to 2,301.67.
Fed's Duke: Bank lending may pick up this year
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Credit to homes and businesses could pick up later this year, said Federal Reserve Board Gov. Elizabeth Duke. In a speech to a business group in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, Duke said that nearly all of the bankers she has talked to in recent weeks have said that their business plans for 2010 are "based on achieving increases in loan volumes." Most of the bankers expect that loan losses will peak this year as the bottom of the housing market emerges and the recovery takes hold, Duke said. A few bankers even reported renewed competition for new loans, she added. The high cost of credit and its limited supply are key factors behind the Fed's forecast of a sluggish expansion in 2010. Duke has close ties to the banking industry, having served as chairman of the American Bankers Association, a top trade group.
AIG makes executive changes: WSJ
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- American International Group Inc. named Jeff Hurd, its chief administrative officer, as the head of human resources and recruited Michael Cowan, a longtime Merrill Lynch man as its new CAO, The Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition Monday, citing an internal memo. Meanwhile, Nick Ashooh, AIG's senior vice president of communications, is joining Alcoa Inc. as its head of corporate affairs, the newspaper said. Ashooh will be succeeded by Christina Pretto, a former Citigroup executive who joined AIG about a year ago, the Journal said.
Nikkei 225 taps highest level in over a year
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Average touched a high of 10,773.14, its strongest intraday level since October 2008, following gains on Wall Street. The index was up 1% at 10,759.15 in early trading Tuesday, while the Topix was up 1.1% at 926.15. Shares of Elpida Memory Inc. were among the biggest advancers, up 5.7%. The Nikkei reported that the firm's Taiwanese unit Rexchip Electronics Corp. will invest some 40 billion yen ($433 million) to introduce state-of-the-art chipmaking equipment and convert all its lines to Elpida's newly developed 45-nanometer process dynamic random-access memory technology. Elpida will also start output of an "extra-shrink" version of DRAM chips at its Hiroshima, Japan, factory in the January-March quarter, the Nikkei reported. Elsewhere, South Korea's Kospi rose 0.1%, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 1%.
Financials keep rally alive with modest gains
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Shares of U.S. financial stocks posted modest gains in early Tuesday trading, keeping alive a rally that saw the group post its best performance in a month on Monday. Consumer related financials including credit cared firms Capital One and Discover Financial Services [s; dfs] led gainers. Investors have recently been heartened by signs consumers are opening their wallets a bit more amid optimism in some quarters that a sustainable economic recovery is under way. Interestingly, on the same day those firms led gainers, transaction processing firm Visa was among the biggest decliners, following a downgrade from RBC analysts. RBC cut Visa to outperform from top pick. In the broader financial sector, the bellwether Financial Select Sector SPDR, which tracks the financials in the S&P 500, rose 0.5%.
U.S. Nov factory orders up 1.1%
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U.S. and foreign businesses stepped up their demand in November for capital equipment to expand production, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Factory orders increased 1.1% in November, faster than the 0.8% rise expected by economists surveyed by MarketWatch. Orders for durable goods increased 0.2% in November, unrevised down from the estimate late last month. Orders for nondurable goods rose 1.8%. Core capital equipment orders rose 3.6% in November, revised up from 2.9% estimated a week ago, the government said.
Treasurys rise further after U.S. data
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Bonds gained further ground, and their yields fell, on Tuesday, after the latest round of U.S. economic reports showed a plunge in pending home sales but a bigger-than-expected gain in factory orders in November. Yields on benchmark 10-year Treasurys dipped to 3.776%.
Ford December U.S. sales up 32.8% to 184,655 units
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday reported a 32.8% jump in December U.S. vehicle sales to 184,655 cars and trucks from 139,067 a year earlier. Demand for Ford cars was more robust than interest in trucks with car sales rising 42% to 61,195 while truck sales rose 29.4% to 117,822. Ford estimates its 2009 U.S. market share to be about 15%, up 1 percentage point from 2008, marking the first on-year market share increase since 1995. The automaker plans to introduce a higher number of new products this year, it said.
Porsche December U.S. sales rise 1.7%
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Porsche said Tuesday that December U.S. sales rose 1.7% to 2,118 vehicles from 2,154 a year ago. The German automaker saw sales declines in most models but sold 521 of its new Panamera, Porsche's first sedan, in December.
David Weidner's Writing on the Wall: Four investing principles for 2010 and beyond
After hanging around Wall Street for so many years, David Weidner has learned a few investing principles that stand the test of time.
Advancing under Fire: Wartime Change and the U.S. Military
Advancing under Fire: Wartime Change and the U.S. Military, Robert Masaitis, Naval Postgraduate School, DEc 2008. It is available at... <a href=" http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA493806 ">Click Here</a>
Commercial & Foreign Entities Pilot Program Transitions to U.S. Strategic Command
U.S. Strategic Command announced today that it has assumed responsibility for sharing space situational awareness and analysis with satellite owner/operators.
Obama to unveil counterterrorism reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday plans to unveil reforms aimed at thwarting future attacks like the attempted Christmas Day airliner bombing, as he seeks to limit political fallout from the incident.
Yemen launches offensive against al Qaeda
SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen has launched an offensive against al Qaeda and the U.S. embassy in Sanaa reopened on Tuesday after security forces staged a raid just outside the capital that dealt with an imminent security threat.
Justice Department urges FCC to free spectrum
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government agency that supervises the communications industry should free up unused airwaves to make the high-speed Internet access market more competitive, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday.
Democrats in final push on healthcare overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A final push to deliver a sweeping healthcare overhaul to President Barack Obama begins this week as House of Representatives Democratic leaders prepare for difficult negotiations with the Senate.
H.R. 2330, Camp Hale Study Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009
H.R. 2847, Jobs For Main Street Act
Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on December 16, 2009
S. 1519, Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on December 10, 2009
S. 2868, Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on December 16, 2009
Lax Oversight Caused Crisis, Bernanke Says
by By CATHERINE RAMPELL
Ben S. Bernanke$BCT(B remarks came as he awaited confirmation for a second term as Fed chairman and as he sought greater authority from Congress
C.I.A. Is Sharing Data With Climate Scientists
by By WILLIAM J. BROAD
Library Announces January Film Series
The Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., will showcase The Beatles, Disney cartoons and silent movies in its January film series, starting Jan. 7. The Packard Campus Theater will be closed on New Year$BCT(B weekend and the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.
California: Corporate Campaign Contributions and Expenditures
This measure restricts corporations with stockholders from making political contributions (for candidates, ballot measures, and issue advocacy) unless the stockholders authorize the contributions through a written resolution
California: Corporate Political Accountability Act
This measure restricts corporations with stockholders from making political contributions (for candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy, and other political activities) unless the stockholders authorize the contributions. The measure requires stockholders to approve the total amount of political contributions for the subsequent fiscal year.
What's New in THOMAS?
Several changes have been made to THOMAS for the second session of the 111th Congress.
THOMAS: Bills Presented to the President RSS Feed
Wondering what legislation has passed Congress and is awaiting the president's signature? Now you can subscribe by RSS or email for alerts.
Australia: Plans for Mandatory Internet Filtering Announced
Communications and electronic information - On December 15, 2009, Australia's Minister of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Hon. Stephen Conroy, announced that the government intends to introduce legislation by mid-2010 requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block overseas content given... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
European Union / Organization of American States: Memorandum of Understanding
International law - The European Commission and the Organization of American States (OAS) have been cooperating in several areas of common interest and mutual benefit for the last 20 years. The former European Community was given the status of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
China / Taiwan: Three Economic Cooperation Agreements Signed
Trade and commerce - On December 22, 2009, China and Taiwan signed three agreements to further bilateral economic cooperation andmdash; on fishing crew cooperation; agricultural quarantine inspection; and industrial product standards, inspection, and certification. Representatives of the two sides also... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Niger: Finance Law Effective New Year's Day
Taxation - On November 10, 2009, the Minister of Finance of Niger announced a Finance Law 2010 bill. If approved, the new Law will come into force on January 1, 2010. The new Law establishes a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
France: Tax on Bankers' Bonuses
Banks and financial institutions - On December 16, 2009, following a Council of Ministers meeting, Christine Lagarde, the French Minister of Economy and Finances, announced that any bonuses above 27,500 (about US$39,345) paid to bankers for the year 2009 will be... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
Spain: Lower House of Legislature Votes on Abortion Reform Bill
Abortion - A joint session of Spain#N OFICIAL DE LAS... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
'Iran to reject Kerry visit request'
Teheran subcommittee voices opposition to reported request; senator denies trip planned [Media Line.]
US watch and no-fly lists grow
Failed Christmas Day attack prompts officials to closely scrutinize large database of terror suspects.
Hamas gives answer to German mediator
Abu Marzouk on Schalit deal negotiations: "Every time we get close, Israel backs out at the last minute."
Ehud Barak asks Ban Ki-moon to help in efforts to resume peace talks
Defense minister phones UN chief to discuss need for renewing negotiations with PA, updates Ban on Israeli efforts to meet Gazans' humanitarian needs.
B-318499, Department of the Navy--Lunch for Volunteer Focus Group, November 19, 2009
B-318425, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board--Interagency Agreement with the General Services Administration, December 8, 2009
January 4, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN
Updated 1/4/2010: January 4, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT PROGRAM NOTICE OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 34% 01-04-2010 01-04-2010 $ 1,013 The actual results of each account transfer will be announced on the business day following the corresponding due date. 1/
January 4, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN
Updated 1/4/2010: January 4, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT PROGRAM RESULTS OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 31% 12-31-2009 12-31-2009 $ 820 1/Actions based on known balances are reported as dollars and listed here as N/A. Actions that refer to future balances are
DTS: December 31 2009
Updated 1/4/2010: TABLE I — Operating Cash Balance Opening balance Type of account Closing balance today Today This month This fiscal year Federal Reserve Account Financial Institution Account Supplementary Financing Program Account Tax and Loan Note Accounts (Table V) $ 186,632 0 5,001 1,962 $ 149,819 0 5,001 1,715
DTS: December 31 2009
Updated 1/4/2010: 1 DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT PAGE: 1 Cash and debt operations of the United States Treasury Thursday December 31, 2009 (Detail, rounded in millions, may not add to totals) _ TABLE I Operating Cash Balance | _ |
FTC Seeks Public Comments on Petition of SCI Corporation International for Approval to Divest Cemetery and Related Funeral Home to Legacy Funeral Holdings; FTC Orders Buyers of Consumer Debt to Submit Information for Study of Debt Buying Industry
Airport security changes expected
Airport security will top the political agenda in Canada and the United States on Tuesday, with government announcements expected in both countries.
U.S. reopens embassy in Yemen
The U.S. Embassy in Yemen reopens after closing for two days over threats of an imminent al-Qaeda attack in the country's capital.
Google to unveil Nexus One phone Tuesday
Google Inc. is expected to unveil Tuesday its vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold, likely raising the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to gain more control over how people surf the Web while they're on the go.

VIDEO: Jane Oates, Department of Labor, Assistant Sec. of Employment & Training
Several states unemployment-compensation funds are expected to run out in the next couple of years. Jane Oates details the government's plan to deal with the expected shortfall & the choices available for states dealing with the shortfalls in their benefit programs and retraining of employees.
Length: 28 min.

Published: Today at 8:30am (ET)


GOP chief: Republicans 'screwed up' after Reagan
by By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele offers a simple explanation for why the GOP all too often lost touch with typical Americans since the Ronald Reagan era: "We screwed up," he claims in a new book offering a blueprint for the party's resurgence...
C-SPAN: Health care talks should be televised
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The C-SPAN television network is calling on congressional leaders to open health care talks to cameras - something President Barack Obama promised as a candidate..
US health spending slowed in 2008
by By ERICA WERNER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. spent an average of $7,681 per person on health care in 2008, for an eye-popping total of $2.3 trillion - even though spending actually slowed dramatically that year because of the recession, a new federal study says....
Chavez-Thompson Running for Lt. Gov. of Texas
by Tula Connell

Big shout out to AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Emerita Linda Chavez-Thompson who yesterday announced her candidacy for lieutenant governor of Texas, her home state.
Presidential Proclamation -- 40th Anniversary of the National Environmental Policy Act
Presidential Proclamation - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Presidential Proclamation - National Mentoring Month
President Obama to Honor Teachers and Mentors, Announce Key Partnerships in "Educate to Innovate" Campaign
Recovery in Action: From Coast to Coast
Posted by Cammie Croft on January 4, 2010 at 3:30 PM EST
Reality Check: Health Care Costs Under the Status Quo are the Real Danger
Posted by Nancy-Ann DeParle on January 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM EST
"Your Voice Matters" – Help Make USA.gov Work for You
Posted by Dave McClure on January 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM EST
It's In Our Hands: Census Kicks Off 2010 Portrait of America Road Tour
Posted by Secretary Gary Locke on January 5, 2010 at 10:06 AM EST
Putting It All in Perspective
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on January 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM EST
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: January 5, 2009
Posted: January 5th, 2010 05:24 AM ET
CANADA newsbrief journal has been updated
Obama and top Dems meet on health care
Posted: January 5th, 2010 10:28 AM ET

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will team up with the top Democrats in Congress late Tuesday afternoon to discuss heath care reform strategy.
Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will team up with the top Democrats in Congress late Tuesday afternoon to discuss heath care reform strategy.

Ron Paul takes aim at Cheney
Posted: January 5th, 2010 11:44 AM ET

From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Paul is taking aim at Cheney.
(CNN) – Dick Cheney is taking criticism from at least one member of his own party over the former vice president's recent and persistent criticisms of the Obama administration's handling of national security issues.


Steele Doubts Republicans Can Take House
In an interview with Sean Hannity, RNC Chairman Michael Steele handicapped the GOP's chances of taking over the House of Representatives in this year's elections.


Hammering Out the Health Care Bill
An 11-page staff comparison of House and Senate health-reform bills obtained by Politico shows more than 50 "topline differences" still need to be resolved. This is the starting point for a meeting later today at the White House with House and Senate Democratic leaders.


Florida GOP Chair Quits
Jim Greer, the embattled chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, will resign, CNN reports.

NEW GOV JOB VACANCIES have been posted at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/

Lampasas County Texas Democrats January Meeting
What: Business Meeting
Start Time: Friday, January 8 at 7:00pm
End Time: Friday, January 8 at 10:00pm
Where: 108 N Chestnut, Lampasas TX 76550

To see more details and RSVP


Moon Rock Gains Traveling Companion for Historic Return to Space
Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
A moon rock collected during the historic Apollo 11 mission more than 40 years ago will be heading back to space and a new home aboard the International Space Station, sharing quarters with a piece of Mt. Everest.
NASA Astronaut John Grunsfeld, Instrumental to Hubble Telescope Repair, Will Help Oversee its Science Operations
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600
NASA's Kepler Space Telescope Discovers Five Exoplanets
Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
NASA's Kepler space telescope, designed to find Earth-size planets in the habitable zone of sun-like stars, has discovered its first five new exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system.
January 5, 2010 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 28 pages - 192 KB)

Tarrant County Young Democrats Meeting: State Rep. Lon Burnam and others Speaking at the Tarrant County Young Dems Monthly Meeting Tonight

Please join me tonight as the Tarrant County Young Democrats are hosting its monthly meeting at 7 pm located at Snookie's Bar and Grill on 2755 S Hulen St Fort Worth, TX 76109. Tonight the Young Dem's will have a lineup that includes State Rep. Lon Burnam, political consultants DeeJay Johannessen and Chris Hightower. Also, scheduled to speak will be Thomas McKenzie who is running for Judge for the 233rd District Family Court in Tarrant County. Tonight will be a crucial meeting for the Tarrant County Young Democrats as we are going to nominate officers for the new year and discussing our goals for 2010. This meeting will define the direction for our organization in the new year and I encourage everyone to attend so that we can develop a concrete game plan for 2010.

Location and Time:
Snookie's Bar and Grill
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7pm
2755 S Hulen St Fort Worth, TX 76109


The Federal Election Commission has published the following Federal Register notices in the past week:
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Interim Final Rule on Funds Received in Response to Solicitations; Allocation of Expenses by Separate Segregated Funds and Nonconnected Committees - http://www.fec.gov/law/law_rulemakings.shtml#emilyslistrepeal
Notice of Correcting Amendments to Various FEC Regulations - http://www.fec.gov/law/law_rulemakings.shtml#correcting09
Two new links have been added to the State and Territorial Resources box on USA.gov's State Government page ( http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml ):
State of the State Speeches 2010 -- Early in the year, most state governors unveil their priorities in state of the state addresses. Check to see when your governor plans to give this speech.
President's 2010 Budget and State-by-State Fact Sheets -- Find out how the President's 2010 budget will affect your state.
Chelsea Clerk Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:33:18 -0600
James Burke, 42, pleaded guilty to using his official position to violate the civil rights of two victims.
CONFERENCE: Registration information has been posted for the following upcoming seminars:
February 2-3, 2010 in New Orleans, LA - Complying with U.S. Export Controls
February 4, 2010 in New Orleans, LA - How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program
For program information and registration, please go to http://www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/neworleans_feb_2010.htm and http://www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/neworleansemcp_feb_2010.htm
We look forward to seeing you at a BIS event soon.
The Office of Exporter Services
Bureau of Industry and Security
Office of Exporter Services
Army Studies High Altitude Health Effects
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0600
The Federal Employees Gateway page at USA.gov has been updated with new featured links:
Changes to mileage rate for privately owned vehicles - The automobile rate is now $0.50 per mile. In 2009 it was $0.55 per mile. The airplane and motorcycle rates have also been adjusted. View all of the rates at http://www.gsa.gov/mileage.
Telework Talk - Share your telework experiences and suggest solutions to telework challenges. You can also vote on suggestions provided by others.

Craig Lowe Campaign Intern Meeting
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Tomorrow, January 6 at 6:30pm
End Time: Tomorrow, January 6 at 7:00pm
Where: Common Area across the hall from Starbucks in Library West

To see more details and RSVP


International Forces Support Afghan Education
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:55:00 -0600
Soldiers Train for Convoy Defense
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0600
CONFERENCE: Federal Election Commission New Orleans Feb 9-10

The latest Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment news release
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/metro.pdf)
was issued today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Highlights are below.
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Unemployment rates were higher in November than a year
earlier in all 372 metropolitan areas. Among the 369
metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll employment were
available, 354 areas reported over-the-year decreases in
employment, 14 reported increases, and 1 remained unchanged.


FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance
FSIS Directive 71201.1 Amendment 21
Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products
Operation Proper Exit
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:24:46 -0600
A group of wounded warriors recently had a chance to return to Iraq.
Federal Officials Side with Tribes in Wind Farm Case
Posted: 03 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
By ANDREW MIGA
WASHINGTON - Federal officials on Monday agreed to a request by two Indian tribes for special protections for Nantucket Sound, a move that could delay construction of a proposed wind farm off Cape Cod.
U.S. Court Rejects Zacarias Moussaoui's Appeal
Posted: 03 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
By STEVE SZKOTAK
RICHMOND, Va. - A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the conviction of Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person to stand trial in a U.S. court in the Sept. 11 attacks, rejecting arguments that he was denied access to evidence and the right to choose his own attorney.
AP Source Saya Bomber at CIA Base Was a Double Agent
Posted: 04 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
By PAMELA HESS and ADAM GOLDMAN

Friend --

Last Friday marked our passage into a new year, and a new decade.

2010 will be a year of new, exciting challenges. We'll be working hard with President Obama to finish the fight for health insurance reform, put more Americans back to work, and get our economy running strong. We'll fight to protect consumers and our economy from Wall Street abuses, improve transparency in Washington to elevate the voices of the American people, and create a vibrant, clean energy economy. And we'll stand up for the President's allies at the ballot box.

As we've always known, change this big must come from the bottom up. Organizing for America was founded last year based on your feedback, and OFA supporters are at the core of everything we do.

So as we wrap up one year and prepare for the next, we want to hear your reflections on our work together in 2009 and how you want OFA to move forward in the new year.

Can you take a minute to fill out our quick survey on what's next in 2010?

There's no limit to what we can accomplish this year, if we keep working together.

Can't wait to get started:

http://my.barackobama.com/2010Survey

Happy New Year,

David Plouffe


Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure
Adams Accession No. ML093520104
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:24:00 -0600
Miami Resident Charged in $55 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme



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