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Weekly
Address: Getting Our Money Back from Wall Street
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 16, 2010 at 6:00 AM EST
As the President continues to work on immediate
job creation, he discusses his proposal for a new fee on the
largest financial institutions to ensure that every cent of taxpayer
assistance gets paid back. Saying that, "we're not going
to let Wall Street take the money and run," he then to discusses
the ongoing push to make sure banks can never put our economy
at risk again.
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Obama
defends banking fee
from France24 - Business by admin
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China
Bank Regulator to Ensure Loans Enter ‘Real Economy’
from BusinessWeek.com -- Asia
China’s banking regulator said it will ensure loans enter
the “real economy” and restrict financing to sectors
that are energy-intensive, bad for the environment and facing
overcapacity.
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Obama's
chief of staff reflects on a year of making a difference
from Chicago Sun-Times
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Iraq
to hold first full census since '87 in October
from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Plans are on track to take Iraq's first complete
census in 23 years, a process that will help answer questions
critical to the future of Iraq's northern oilfields, such as
"how man..
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Turkey,
Iraq train service to begin as of February
from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
Train service between Turkey and Iraq will begin as of February
16, Saturday. Turkish Railways (TCDD) and Iraqi Railways (IRR)
officials who got together in Ankara on January 14 and 15 agreed
to launc...
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Obama
Promises All-Out Battle to Impose New Tax on Major Banks
from BusinessWeek.com --
President Barack Obama defended his plan to “collect every
dime” of taxpayer bailout money from as many as 50 major
financial institutions and promised enactment of legislation
to crack down on practices that led to the financial crisis.
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Japan,
S.Korea rebuff N. Korea peace proposal
from South Korea News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
nuclear disarmament talks must resume first, and "confirmed
the importance of urging (North Korea) to take concrete and forward-looking
action," the official said. "Minister Yu said .
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Bankers
Break Out Violins Over Obama's Proposed Tax
from BusinessWeek.com --
The finance industry is loudly protesting the $90 billion levy
to pay back bailout funds. But the amount is a pittance, says
Chris Farrell
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WA
State economist: Some signs of recovery
from AP Top Washington Headlines At 2:30... by By ERIK OLSON
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) -- Washington has a long way to go to recover
from recession, but it's in a better position to rebound than
most other states, the state government's chief economist says...
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OPM
Final Regulations on Training and Supervisory, Management and
Executive Development
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OPM
Authorizes Federal Departments to Solicit for Haiti Relief
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France
Calls for Cancellation of Haiti's Debt
France's Economy Minister Christine Lagarde calls to accelerate
cancellation of Haiti's debt of $78 million
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Six
Powers to Discuss Iran Sanctions
Goal is to pressure Iran back to negotiating table, accept UN-backed
deal
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Official
Says US Using 'Every Tool' To Fight Financial Crime
by Cindy Saine
Attorney General Eric Holder says Federal Bureau of Investigation
is investigating more than 2,800 cases of mortgage fraud
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US
Government to Send Formal Complaint to China Regarding Cyber
Attacks
Complaint to express concern about cyber attacks on Google's
e-mail service in China
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FDIC
to Host Symposium on Interest Rate Risk Management
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PRIVATE
EXPORTERS REPORT SALES ACTIVITY FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATIONS AND
JAPAN
by info@fas.usda.gov
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
the following activity: --Export sales of 116,000 metric tons
of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2009/10
marketing year; and --Export sales of 106,680 metric tons of
corn for delivery to Japan during the 2009/2010 marketing year.
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PRIVATE
EXPORTERS REPORT SALES ACTIVITY FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATIONS
by info@fas.usda.gov
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
export sales of 116,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown
destinations during the 2009/2010 marketing year.
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Evolving
Agricultural Policies in a Changing World: USDA/OECD Conference
This no-fee agricultural policy conference is co-hosted by the
United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada, the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) and organized
jointly with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD).
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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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Special
Representative Tells Security Council Nepal's Peace Process Still
Fragile, but Parties Have Shown 'Renewed Urgency' in Past Month
on Core Issues
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Kenya
to Host Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution
1540 (2004), 2-4 February
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UN
Secretary-General, in Remarks to Colloquium of University Presidents,
Highlights Role of Technology in Meeting Global Challenges
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U.S.
and Indonesia begin Discussions on Second Tropical Forest Conservation
Act Agreement
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Administration
Releases December Loan Modification Report, Update on Conversion
Drive
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Unemployment
Insurance Weekly Claims Report [01/14/2010]
In the week ending Jan. 9, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 444,000, an increase of 11,000 from
the previous week's revised figure of 433,000. The 4-week moving
average was 440,750, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's
revised average of 449,750
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DOL
certifies approximately 3,900 workers in 15 states as eligible
to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance [01/14/2010]
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that approximately
3,900 workers from companies in 15 states — California,
Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee
and Wisconsin — are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance (TAA).
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DOL
announces grant exceeding $1.6 million to assist workers in Florida
affected by mortgage industry
layoffs [01/15/2010]
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,661,173 grant
to assist about 600 workers affected by layoffs at the Taylor,
Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. and its subsidiary companies
in north/central Florida.
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Democrats
close in on healthcare agreement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats neared a deal
on a landmark U.S. healthcare overhaul on Friday, with President
Barack Obama pushing for quick action before a special Senate
election that threatens the bill's future.
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Obama
to campaign for Massachusetts Democrat
BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will campaign
in Massachusetts on Sunday for a Senate Democratic candidate
facing a tough fight in a race with potential implications for
the national healthcare debate.
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U.S.
takes control of Haiti airport to speed aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Haiti gave the United States control of
its main airport on Friday to bring order in the skies to aid
flights from around the world and speed relief to the quake-traumatized
Caribbean nation, the Obama administration said.
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Russia's
Medvedev: progress made on START treaty: report
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia and the United States have brought
their positions closer over a new START Treaty to curb strategic
nuclear weapons, the RIA news agency quoted President Dmitry
Medvedev as saying on Saturday.
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Dodd
moving ahead with reform
by Victoria McGrane
Dodd will push to finish committee work on financial reform legislation
by February.
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Congress
pushes tax break for Haiti
by Meredith Shiner
Proposal to allow deduction for 2009 has support.
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Committee
wants Paulson to testify
by Jake Sherman
The chairman of the House’s top investigative committee
invites Hank Paulson to testify about AIG.
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House
ethics expands PMA probe
by John Bresnahan
The House ethics committee says it's reviewing cases involving
Reps. Tiahrt and Visclosky.
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Obama,
Dems close in on health deal
by Carrie Budoff Brown,Patrick O'Connor
They're getting close to a final health package.
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Industries
asked to pay up for reform
by Chris Frates
Dems scrambling to finish health reform have started leaning
on key industries for money.
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Additional
Information from Director Aaron S. Williams on Haiti (news)
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OPM
Director Cuts The Ribbon On Agency's Newly Renovated Health Unit
by Marcus A. Williams
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OPM
Authorizes Federal Departments to Solicit for Haiti Relief
by Michael Orenstein
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Bureau
of Justice Statistics Releases New Website
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS)
Web site has been redesigned and is now available at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov.
Many new features and tools have been added, and the site's content
has been reorganized to allow users to quickly find information.
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OCC
Enforcement Actions
by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released
new enforcement actions taken against national banks and individuals
currently and formerly affiliated with national banks
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Conditions
for New York manufacturers improved for sixth consecutive month
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions
for New York manufacturers improved for the sixth consecutive
month in January.
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New
York Fed announces $1.1 billion in TALF loans settled for January
7 Facility
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New
York Fed announces February 5 TALF Operation
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NTIA
and RUS Announce Availability of $4.8 Billion in Recovery Act
Funding to Bring Broadband to More Americans
NTIA and USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced
availability of $4.8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) grants and loans to expand broadband access and adoption
in America. This is the second funding round for the agencies’
broadband programs. NTIA and RUS also announced the rules for
applying in this funding round, which have been modified to make
the application process easier for applicants and better target
program resources.
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NAACP
Online Exhibition, Symposium Coming
by Jennifer Gavin
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Aruba
/ Belize: Advisories on Online Gaming
Gambling - Belize's Ministry of Economic Development, Commerce,
Industry, and Consumer Protection recently issued an advisory
to warn that it has discovered that a number of online gaming
companies are claiming that they hold online gaming licenses,
but... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress
covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Canada:
Harmonized Sales Tax for British Columbia and Ontario
Taxation - Recently, the governments of two Canadian provinces,
British Columbia and Ontario, agreed to replace their provincial
sales tax with a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to be collected by
the federal government. In order for the HST... The Global Legal
Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and
developments worldwide.
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Australia:
New South Wales Government Responds to Report on Same-Sex Adoption
Laws
Adoption - On January 6, 2009, the government of New South Wales
(NSW), Australia, released a letter in response to a parliamentary
report that had recommended changing the law to allow same-sex
couples to adopt children. In the... The Global Legal Monitor
from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments
worldwide.
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GAO-10-14,
Results-Oriented Cultures: Office of Personnel Management Should
Review Administrative Law Judge Program to Improve Hiring and
Performance Management, January 15, 2010
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January
15, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN
Updated 1/15/2010: January 15, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT
PROGRAM RESULTS OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date
Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 24% 01-14-2010 01-14-2010 $
586 1/Actions based on known balances are reported as dollars
and listed here as N/A. Actions that refer to future balances
ar
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January
15, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN
Updated 1/15/2010: January 15, 2010 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN INVESTMENT
PROGRAM NOTICE OF TRANSFERS Action Percentage 1/Balance Date
Due Date Amount (Millions) C Call 37% 01-15-2010 01-15-2010 $
1,077 A Call 100% 01-26-2010 01-27-2010 57 B Call 100% 01-26-2010
01-27-2010 369 The actual results of each account transfer wi
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DTS:
January 14 2010
Updated 1/15/2010: 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) $ 93,202 0 5,001 1,980 $ 124,175 0 5,001
1,996 $
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DTS:
January 14 2010
Updated 1/15/2010: 1 DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT PAGE: 1 Cash and
debt operations of the United States Treasury Thursday January
14, 2010 (Detail, rounded in millions, may not add to totals)
_ TABLE I Operating Cash Balance | _ |
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Treasury
General Account Deposit Reporting Network (TGAnet)
Updated 1/12/2010: Treasury General Account Deposit Reporting
Network (TGAnet) Primary Local Security Administrator (PLSA)
Authorization Form The Officer of the Financial Institution identified
below designates the following to serve as primary local security
administrator (PLSA) for the Treasury General Account Depos
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Financial
Management Service FACTSII What’s New? 1st
Updated 1/14/2010: Financial Management Service FACTSII What’s
New? 1st Quarter 2010 Reporting Public Law Attribute Beginning
1st Quarter 2010, the Public Law Attribute will not be required
for FACTS II reporting. As a result, you will not be able to
enter public law numbers in FACTS II. Realignment of the SF 133
and
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Federal
Agencies' Centralized Trial-Balance System II (FACTS II)
Updated 1/14/2010: FACTS II (Federal Agencies' Centralized Trial-Balance
System II) allows agencies to submit one set of accounting data
(mostly budgetary, some proprietary) that fulfills the needs
of the SF 133 Report on Budget Execution, the FMS 2108 Year-End
Closing Statement, and much of the initial set of data that will
appear in t
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Kristine
Smeltzer Conrath Named as Assistant Commissioner, Federal Finance
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VIDEO:
Defense Sec. Gates and JCS Chair Adm. Mullen on Fort Hood Shooting
& Haiti
After receiving a study on the Fort Hood shootings that killed
13 people and wounded 32 others, Defense Secretary Robert Gates
and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen briefed
the press on the report. The two defense leaders also discussed
ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.
Length: 39 min.
Published: Friday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Larry Birns, Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Larry Birns discusses the history and politics of Haiti.
Length: 29 min.
Published: Friday at 8:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Briefing on Haiti Relief Efforts
State Department Counselor Cheryl Mills and USAID Administrator
Raj Shah briefed reporters at the State Department about ongoing
relief efforts in Haiti.
Length: 36 min.
Published: Friday at 11:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Defense Dept. Briefing on Fort Hood Shooting Review
Former Army Secretary Togo West and retired Navy Admiral Vern
Clark, former chief of operations, conducted a press briefing
to discuss their independent review of the Fort Hood Shooting
which took the lives of 13 and wounded 32 others.
Length: 47 min.
Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on Haiti Relief Efforts
President Obama made remarks from the White House to update reporters
on U.S. humanitarian efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti.
Length: 5 min.
Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducts a daily briefing at the
White House.
Length: 49 min.
Published: Friday at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Democratic Caucus Press Conference on Jobs
Following a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus, House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was joined by several of her colleagues at
a press conference to discuss jobs.
Length: 28 min.
Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on EPA Agenda
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson spoke
about her organization’s agenda before the Women’s
National Democratic Club in Washington.
Length: 20 min.
Published: Thursday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Department of the Interior Town Hall Meeting
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar spoke to a gathering of department
employees where he discussed land management and conservation
goals.
Length: 54 min.
Published: Thursday at 2pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Dept. Briefing on Haiti Relief Efforts with Sec. Clinton
Sec. of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters at the State
Department and announced that she will travel to Haiti to meet
with Haitian government officials and to visit the relief activities.
Administration officials also announced that additional troops,
aide workers and supplies will be arriving today and throughout
the weekend.
Length: 43 min.
Published: Friday at 4:30pm (ET)
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US
releases names of 645 detainees in Afghanistan
by By DEVLIN BARRETT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government on Friday released a long-secret
list of some 645 detainees held at a military base in Afghanistan,
providing the information as part of a lawsuit seeking details
of the treatment of terror suspects....
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US
could take larger security role in Haiti
by By ANNE GEARAN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top U.S. military officer is leaving open
the possibility of a growing security role for U.S. forces if
desperation turns to violence in Haiti, a risky undertaking in
a country that was chaotic even before this week's devastating
earthquake...
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Obama
still seeking Chinese help on many fronts
by By FOSTER KLUG
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama came into office talking
tough on China. The emerging superpower, he promised, would be
treated as a competitor, not coddled as a friend or shunned as
an enemy.
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Obama
pitches bank tax to recover bailout costs
by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Saturday pitched
his proposed tax on banks to recover the cost of bailing them
out during the financial crisis, saying if they can afford billions
more in bonuses, they can pay back the taxpayers, too....
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Coakley
hopes for historic win in Kennedy seat bid
by By STEVE LeBLANC
BOSTON (AP) -- For much of her campaign, Martha Coakley steered
clear of the Kennedy mystique, methodically crafting a low-key
campaign to fill the late Edward Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat the
way the seasoned prosecutor would build a case in court....
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Just
Transition to Green Economy Would Create Jobs, Profits
by James Parks
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Jobless
Workers Get Answers from Trumka, Franken Via Working America
by Mike Hall
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Apprenticeships,
Training Trusts Are Key Elements in Solvings Workforce Problems
by admin
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Readout
of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Iraqi Vice President
Adil Abd al-Mahdi
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Readout
of the President's Call with President Fernandez of the Dominican
Republic
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Statement
by National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Travel
of General Jones in the Middle East
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Public
Summary of the Inventory of Files Related to Fort Hood Shooting
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In
New Orleans, Vice President Biden Announces Loan Forgiveness
Program to Assist Local Governments Along the Gulf Coast
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/15/10
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Year
One at HHS
Posted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on January 14, 2010 at
2:39 PM EST
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Progress
on Green Jobs from the Recovery Act
Posted by Heather Zichal on January 14, 2010 at 3:31 PM EST
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The
President to Wall Street: "We Want Our Money Back, and We're
Going to Get It"
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 14, 2010 at 3:59 PM EST
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Economic
Policy in the First Year of the Obama Administration
Posted by Christina Romer on January 15, 2010 at 10:18 AM EST
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A
Call with President Preval of Haiti
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 15, 2010 at 11:13 AM EST
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Twisted
Logic and Fuzzy Math
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on January 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM EST
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President
Obama's Remarks After His Call with Haitian President Préval
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 15, 2010 at 6:19 PM EST
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What
We Saw and Heard at the Modernizing Government Forum
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 15, 2010 at 9:26 PM EST
The White House Forum on Modernizing Government
was a unique opportunity to draw on the experience of wisdom
of some of the country's top CEOs and workers. The lessons in
management and adaptation they had to share are particularly
important at a time where technology can dramatically improve
customer (or citizen) service and streamline operations if used
effectively -- can frankly cause an expensive mess if not.
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Weekly
Address: Getting Our Money Back from Wall Street
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 16, 2010 at 6:00 AM EST
As the President continues to work on immediate
job creation, he discusses his proposal for a new fee on the
largest financial institutions to ensure that every cent of taxpayer
assistance gets paid back. Saying that, "we're not going
to let Wall Street take the money and run," he then to discusses
the ongoing push to make sure banks can never put our economy
at risk again.
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More
homeowners get long-term help
Posted: January 15th, 2010 05:08 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Tami Luhby
More homeowners get long-term help.
New York (CNNMoney.com) - Intense pressure from the Obama administration
spurred loan servicers to ramp up the amount of permanent modifications
they offered to troubled borrowers.
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Castle:
US must be realistic about Afghanistan
Posted: January 16th, 2010 07:49 AM ET
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Obama:
We won't let Wall Street 'take the money and run'
Posted: January 16th, 2010 08:00 AM ET
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House
Democrats Target 36 Races
"In an effort to show they are playing offense in what is
expected to be a tough year politically for the party, the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee released a list Thursday of
more than two dozen "Races to Watch" in 2010,"
Roll Call reports.
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Gillibrand
Holds Large Lead Over Ford
A new Marist Poll finds Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) with a
double digit lead over potential challenger Harold Ford, 43%
to 24% with 33% undecided.
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USS
Carl Vinson Arrives in Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:41:00 -0600
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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 did not change
from November to December. A 0.2 percent increase in average
hourly earnings for production and nonsupervisory workers was
offset by a 0.2 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index
for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Over the
year, real average hourly earnings decreased 1.3 percent.
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NORTHCOM
Response
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:46:49 -0600
U.S. Northern Command is partnering with U.S. Southern Command
to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The US, Northeast, and Boston
Consumer Price Index Data Summary for December 2009 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 Philadelphia Regional Office
Consumer Price Index Announcement (Blue Card) for December 2009
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, Midwest, West Region
Consumer Price Index Summary (Blue Card) for December 2009 is
now available
at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro7xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoKansasCity@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 December
2009 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 December 2009 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, South Region, Atlanta,
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Consumer Price Index Summary (Blue Card)
for December
2009 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 December 2009 is now available at
http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro5xg01a.htm
. Please refer questions to
BLSInfoChicago@bls.gov .
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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 0.1
percent in December after rising 0.4 percent in November.
The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1
percent in December after being unchanged in November.
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Pacific Cities Consumer
Price Index Summary (Pacific Cities Card) for December 2009 is
now
available at http://www.bls.gov/xg_shells/ro9xg01a.htm
. Please refer
questions to BLSInfoSF@bls.gov .
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The Pacific Cities CPI Summary (San Francisco) (ro9pac)
news release mailing list is a service of the Bureau of Labor
Statistics. To subscribe or unsubscribe to BLS news releases
please visit http://www.bls.gov/bls/list.htm
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General
Training News for U.S. Fire Administration. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Foreign
Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) Initial Test Fit Diagram
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:38:46 -0600
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Southcom
Officials Provide Haiti Update
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:40:00 -0600
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ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2010
“As 2010 opens, the American economy
is dramatically improved from a year ago. Financial markets are
much more stable and real GDP appears to be growing solidly.
Employment loss in the fourth quarter of 2009 was one-tenth the
level it was in the first quarter of the year, and early indicators
of labor market improvement, such as the hiring of temporary
workers, are showing encouraging signs. Of course, with the unemployment
rate still at 10 percent, the American economy is far from healthy.
But, there is little question that the economy is on the road
to recovery.”
– Council of Economic Advisors: The Economic Impact of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Second Quarterly
Report, 1/13/10
Economy Highlight:
• A Federal Reserve report issued
this week shows that the economy's recovery broadened during
the last months of 2009, due to an increase in home sales, improvements
in the manufacturing sector, and holiday retail sales that experienced
a +5.4 increase over last year’s sales. “The Fed's
latest ‘beige book’ … finds that while economic
activity remains at low levels, businesspeople reported improvements
in most of the country. Those contacted in 10 of the 12 Federal
Reserve districts said there was increased economic activity
or an improvement in conditions,” compared with only eight
districts at the time of the last report. [Washington
Post, 1/14/10]
Recovery Highlights:
• This week, the White House Council of Economic Advisors
(CEA) sent to Congress their second quarterly report on the impact
of the Recovery Act, indicating that it created or saved nearly
2 million jobs and has contributed to even broader economic growth.
“‘The most important bottom line is to say that close
to 2 million jobs have been created or saved by the close of
2009, a truly stunning . . . effect of the act,’ [Chair
Christina Romer] said. Still, she added, there is a need for
additional spending to spur job creation, as President Obama
has called for.” [Council
of Economic Advisors, 1/13/10; Washington
Post, 1/13/10]
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Secretary Shaun Donovan announced $2 billion in Recovery Act
awards to states, local governments and non-profit housing developers
as part of HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Nearly
60 grantees are receiving awards which aim to spur economic development
in hard-hit communities and create jobs. [White
House, 1/14/10]
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Speeches
and Testimony for CFTC.gov.
The following speech was given by CFTC Commissioner Michael V.
Dunn.
January 14, 2010
Statement of Commissioner Michael V. Dunn, Commodity Futures
Trading Commission
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Stricken
Haitians Need Basic Supplies, General Says
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:37:00 -0600
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U.S.
and Indonesia begin Discussions on Second Tropical Forest Conservation
Act Agreement
January 15, 2010
TG-507
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Statement
by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
The Department of Homeland Security continues to extend sympathy
for our Haitian neighbors and support the worldwide relief effort
underway in every way we can. Four Coast Guard cutters have arrived
in Haiti, in addition to a variety of Coast Guard assets that
were already in the area to support military air traffic control,
conduct damage assessments and rescue people in need of assistance.
FEMA continues to work closely with USAID and the State Department
and the entire Department stands ready to receive evacuees safely
and securely in the United States.
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Gates,
Mullen Cite Aid Streaming into Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:15:00 -0600
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Administration
Releases December Loan Modification Repot, Update on Conversion
Drive
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National
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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NIJ
Training Announcement: Microscopy courses added
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Reconstruction
Team Joins Clearing Operation
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:17:00 -0600
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Report
Finds Shortfalls in Countering Internal Threats
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:37:00 -0600
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Streamlined
Citizenship Application Process for Members of the Military
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
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DOT
News for Department of Transportation.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available
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Crisis
Counseling for GovBenefits.gov.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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Disaster
Legal Services for GovBenefits.gov.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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EMI
Training Assistance for GovBenefits.gov.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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EMI
Residential Education Program for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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First
Responder Counter -Terrorism Training Assistance for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Individuals
and Households Program- Other Needs Assistance for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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National
Fire Academy Educational Program for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Arkansas
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) for GovBenefits.gov.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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Tax
Help for People with Disabilities for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Tax
Counseling for the Elderly for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Tax
Relief for Divorced or Separated Individuals for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Federal
Retiree Benefits for GovBenefits.gov.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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USDA ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF DEPUTY
UNDER SECRETARY PHILBROOK
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 -- USDA announced
today that Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural
Services Burnham "Bud" Philbrook is resigning. Philbrook
is leaving to care for his son. Philbrook informed the Secretary
personally in late December of his situation and intent. His
resignation is effective January 22nd. USDA is moving swiftly
to name a replacement. "Bud's dedication and expertise has
been a tremendous asset to USDA and our efforts across the globe,"
said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "On both a professional
and personal level, we will miss him. We also wish him and his
family the best during this difficult personal time."
USDA is an equal opportunity provider,
employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave.,
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice),
or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
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(IRS)
Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Program for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Idaho
Food Stamp Program for GovBenefits.gov.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
announces the following:
You can now access the January 2010 Survey of Current Business
at http://www.bea.gov/scb/index.htm.
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Michigan
Family Independence Program for GovBenefits.gov. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Brigade
Forum Addresses Women's Issues
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:06:00 -0600
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Secretary Chu Announces More than $37
Million for Next Generation Lighting
Solid-State Lighting Presents Major Opportunities for Energy
Savings and Manufacturing Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC – Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced
more than $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act to support high-efficiency solid-state lighting
projects. Solid-state lighting, which uses light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) instead of incandescent
bulbs, has the potential to be ten times more energy-efficient
than traditional incandescent lighting. Lighting accounts for
approximately 24 percent of the total electricity generated in
the United States today – by 2030, the development and widespread
deployment of cost-effective solid-state lighting could reduce
electricity use for lighting by one-third nationally. The 17
projects selected today include funding for solid-state lighting
core research, product development, and domestic manufacturing.
“The United States must lead in energy efficiency. These
solid-state lighting projects will help us significantly cut
our energy use, reduce our carbon footprint, and save money,”
said Secretary Chu. “This funding will also support the
United States as a global leader in this rapidly evolving industry,
creating high-tech, value-added jobs.”
The projects selected today address the full spectrum of research,
development, and deployment for solid-state lighting (SSL) technologies.
These 17 SSL awards will be leveraged with nearly $28.5 million
in private industry cost share, for a total project value of
more than $66 million. Projects have been selected in the following
three areas:
§ Core Technology Research ($4 million) – Three projects
will focus on advancing the technical knowledge base of solid-state
lighting for general lighting purposes. The projects will target
improved efficiency and performance with reduced costs, which
are all critical to the widespread deployment of solid-state
lighting.
§ Product Development ($10.3 million) – Six projects
will support the development and improvement of commercially
viable solid-state lighting source, component, or integrated
lighting products. This activity will promote the market introduction
of viable SSL products.
§ SSL Manufacturing ($23.5 million)
– Eight projects will focus on achieving significant cost
reductions and enhanced quality by improving manufacturing equipment,
processes, or monitoring techniques. These projects will address
the technical challenges that must be overcome before prices
fall to a level where solid-state lighting will be competitive
with existing lighting on a first-cost basis.
This is the sixth round of DOE funding for solid-state lighting
core technology research and product development, and the first
time that DOE has funded solid-state lighting manufacturing projects.
This expanded focus is part of a new DOE initiative to accelerate
the adoption of SSL technology through manufacturing improvements
that reduce costs and improve quality. These efforts will also
play an important role in encouraging U.S.-based manufacturing
of solid-state lighting technologies, creating jobs and promoting
America’s role as a global leader in energy efficiency.
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Marines
Embark on Haiti Response Mission
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:26:00 -0600
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Army
Announces Force Structure Actions
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:29:00 -0600
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FEC
TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:15:39 -0600
WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made
public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In
two matters, the Commission found no reason to believe respondents
had violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended
(the Act). In one matter, the Commission dismissed allegations
of making and accepting prohibited corporate contributions and
found no reason to believe respondents failed to include a required
fundraising notice in solicitations for a campaign event. The
Commission dismissed two other matters and closed the file in
another matter.
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Requesting Your Continued Support and
Involvement
Click here
to view video.
Dear Friends:
I want to thank you for the help that you
provided over many years to make it possible for me to be in
the United States Congress. We're facing a primary election in
a little less than four months. And, as you remember in the last
campaign, we had a formidable challenge, which we were able to
meet because of your support.
I ask that you continue to not just support
this effort financially, but to reach out to your friends and
in the community in which you live, to get more people involved
in this effort to help me to continue to be the voice of people
across the country who want Congress to stand for peace, for
health care for all, for jobs, for financial integrity, for an
America that we, once again, will be able to believe can truly
be called our own.
We're facing many challenges in this New
Year. But I'm confident that I'll be able to meet them as a member
of Congress standing up on your behalf.
So wherever you live, whatever community
you're involved in, I want you to know that I'm grateful to have
the opportunity to represent your point of view in Congress.
But I can't do it alone. And your help
for this upcoming primary is going to be essential in making
it possible for me to continue to stand up and speak out on your
behalf.
Thank you very much.
Dennis Kucinich
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Surrenders,
Drug Finds Highlight Afghanistan Activity
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:57:00 -0600
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Critical
Infrastructure and Key Resources Learning Series for U.S. Department
of Homeland Security. This
information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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On-The-Record
Briefing: Remarks to the Press By Assistant Secretary of State
for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:53:41 -0600
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OCC Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today released new enforcement actions taken against national
banks and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with
national banks.
All Cease and Desist Orders, Civil Money Penalty Orders, and
Removal/Prohibition Orders are issued with the consent of the
parties, unless otherwise indicated as a Decision and Order issued
by the Comptroller of the Currency.
Copies of the final actions are available
for download by viewing the searchable database of all public
enforcement actions taken since August 1989 at http://apps.occ.gov/EnforcementActions/.
You may also submit a request electronically to obtain copies
through the OCC’s online FOIA site, https://appsec.occ.gov/publicaccesslink/.
Fax requests should be sent to (202) 874-5274. You can also obtain
copies by writing to the Comptroller of the Currency, Communications
Division, Mail Stop 2-3, Washington, DC 20219. When ordering,
specify the appropriate enforcement action number.
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FSIS
Notice 06-10
Humane Handling at All Entrances and the Twenty-Eight Hour Law
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FSIS
Notice 07-10
Instructions for Sampling Ammoniated Beef Products
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Department
of Justice Announces National Coordinator for Criminal Discovery
Initiatives
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:15:57 -0600
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Accredited
Laboratory Program (ALP) Directory for USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service. The list has been
updated for January 2010, and is now available.
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:31:00 -0600
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Obama
Pledges Continued Commitment to Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:45:00 -0600
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FDIC
to Host Symposium on Interest Rate Risk Management
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:57:00 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:46:00 -0600
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Officials
Urge Guard, Reserve to Nominate Employers
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:54:00 -0600
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Air
Force Evaluates Damaged Haitian Airports
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:06:00 -0600
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February
22, 2010: Meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products
Advisory Committee
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Ada County Democrats: Drive to 25 Starts
Sunday - Can you help?
This Sunday - Thursday we'll be calling
our strongest supporters and inviting them to join our pledge
fund.
This is possibly the most important event
of 2010, and we need your help now more than ever.Shifts are
short and snacks and cell phones will be provided.
Please respond to this message or email
Chryssa at chryssa_marie@yahoo.com if you can help.
Shifts are as follows:
Sunday 12 - 4 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5 - 8 PM
Thank you!
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Iraqi,
U.S. Forces Capture 16 Suspects
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:22:00 -0600
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Haiti
Relief Effort Spans Agencies
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:27:00 -0600
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Pentagon
Briefing
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:52:43 -0600
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff ADM Michael Mullen speak with reporters at the Pentagon.
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Pennsylvania
Guard to Broadcast to Haitians
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:04:00 -0600
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The
Record for Federal Election Commission.
The January issue of the Record is now available.
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DOD
News Briefing with Secretary Gates and Adm. Mullen from the Pentagon
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:29:00 -0600
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Commitments of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current
reports for the week of January 12, 2010 are now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
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Contact: Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
January 15, 2010
Hoyer Statement Recognizing Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in
commemoration of the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday,
observed Monday, January 18:
“As we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
I hope that Americans will make the upcoming holiday a day of
service to their communities, in honor of a man who gave his
life to service. In his ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail,’
Dr. King wrote: ‘Whatever affects one directly, affects
all indirectly….Anyone who lives inside the United States
can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.’
“That insight was at the center of his life’s work,
as he challenged all Americans to broaden their moral obligations
to one another as citizens of a free nation. Dr. King urged the
oppressed to forswear violence, and to meet hate with love; and
he called on the prosperous and comfortable to make common cause
with the suffering of their fellow citizens. It has always been
a difficult message, then and now; but even though it will always
be associated with a time of social transformation more than
a half-century ago, its relevance is permanent.”
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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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Background
Notes : Luxembourg (01/10)
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:38:56 -0600
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UPDATED:
After an Earthquake: Management of Crush Injuries & Crush
Syndrome
Crush injury and crush syndrome may result from structural collapse
during an earthquake. Crush injury is defined as compression
of extremities or other parts of the body that causes muscle
swelling and/or neurological disturbances in the affected areas
of the body.
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UPDATED:
Health Recommendations for Relief Workers Responding to Disasters
This notice provides advice specific to the needs of relief workers
responding to disasters internationally or domestically.
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NEW:
Guidance for U.S. Residents in Haiti
The US Department of State has issued guidance to US residents
in Haiti.
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NEW:
Travel Health Warning to Haiti
At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential
travel to Haiti.
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NEW:
Guidance for Relief Workers and Others Traveling to Haiti for
Earthquake Response
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling
to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the
January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. Conditions in the
area remain hazardous, including extensive damage to buildings,
roads, and other infrastructure.
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NEW:
Public Health Issues and Priorities for the Haiti Earthquake
Based on previous experience with disasters in Haiti and earthquakes
in other countries, CDC has a general understanding of what the
public health needs will be in Haiti following the January 12th
earthquake. The following projections and recommendations take
into account Haiti's socio-economic and demographic situation,
and the health of its people prior to the earthquake.
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UPDATED:
Emergency Wound Management for Healthcare Professionals
These principles can assist with wound management and aid in
the prevention of amputations. In the wake of a flood disaster
resources are limited. Following these basic wound management
steps can help prevent further medical problems.
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West
on Fort Hood Review
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:53:00 -0600
A Defense Department report on the Fort Hood shootings, released
Janury 15, says DoD has not done enough to focus on internal
workplace violence.
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On-The-Record-Briefing:
State Department Counselor Cheryl Mills and USAID Administrator
Raj Shah On the Situation in Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:17:27 -0600
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Army
Releases December Suicide Data
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:24:00 -0600
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FEC
Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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San Francisco Young Democrats: Jerry
Brown, Kamala Harris, Alberto Torrico and many more...
Friends,
What do Attorney General Jerry Brown and
District Attorney Kamala Harris have in common? How about Majority
Leader Alberto Torrico, Facebook's former Chief Council Chris
Kelly, Assemblyman Pedro Nava and California Treasurer Bill Lockyer?
They, along with many others seeking statewide
office, are participating in the C-BAY Candidate Forum on February
6th.
This is the one young activist event not
to be missed. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the
candidates questions directly and hear from them on the issues
that matter.
All Young Democrat clubs in the Bay Area
and all Democratic clubs in San Francisco have been invited.
OFFICIAL NOTICE: SFYD will caucus on-site
at the close of the meeting to make its endorsements for statewide
office seekers.
RSVP on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=256995562580&ref=ts
What: C-BAY Candidate Forum
Where: Local 87, 240 Golden Gate Ave. @ Hyde
When: Saturday, February 6th, 1 p.m.
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COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S NTIA AND USDA'S
RUS ANNOUNCE AVAILABILITY OF $4.8 BILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING
TO BRING BROADBAND TO MORE AMERICANS
Agencies Enhance Program Objectives, Announce
Workshop Locations to Assist Applicants
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010-- The Commerce
Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA) and USDA's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) today announced
availability of $4.8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) grants and loans to expand broadband access and adoption
in America. This is the second funding round for the agencies'
broadband programs. The investment will help bridge the technological
divide, boost economic growth, and create jobs.
NTIA and RUS also announced the rules for
applying in this funding round, which have been modified to make
the application process easier for applicants and better target
program resources.
"Based on the feedback we received
from stakeholders and our own experience in the first funding
round, we are making the application process more user-friendly,
sharpening our funding focus to make the biggest impact with
this investment, and streamlining our review process to increase
efficiency," said Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary
for Communications and Information and Administrator of NTIA.
"In response to lessons learned from
the first funding round, RUS is making important changes that
will make the process easier for applicants and target our resources
toward 'last-mile' broadband connections to homes and businesses,"
said Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service,
United States Department of Agriculture. "This draws on
our long experience in improving rural networks to the most difficult-to-reach
areas of our country that need it most. We've streamlined the
application process, added support for satellite service for
rural residents left unserved after other funds are awarded,
and provided ourselves more flexibility to target areas of greatest
need. We are going to stretch every last dime to maximize economic
development in rural areas that currently lack adequate broadband
service."
The agencies announced the rules for this
funding round in two separate but complementary Notices of Funds
Availability (NOFAs) that promote each agency's distinct objectives.
NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities
Program (BTOP)
NTIA's NOFA allocates approximately $2.6
billion in this funding round of which approximately $2.35 billion
will be made available for infrastructure projects. In this round,
NTIA is adopting a "comprehensive communities" approach
as its top priority in awarding infrastructure grants, focusing
on middle mile broadband projects that connect key community
anchor institutions - such as libraries, hospitals, community
colleges, universities, and public safety institutions. Comprehensive
Community Infrastructure projects maximize the benefits of BTOP
by leveraging resources, promoting sustainable community growth,
and ultimately laying the foundation for reasonably priced broadband
service to consumers and businesses.
In addition, NTIA plans to award at least
$150 million of the funding for Public Computer Center projects,
which will expand access to broadband service and enhance broadband
capacity at public libraries, community colleges, and other institutions
that service the general public. NTIA also plans to award at
least $100 million for Sustainable Broadband Adoption projects,
which include projects to provide broadband education, training,
and equipment, particularly to vulnerable population groups where
broadband technology has traditionally been underutilized.
RUS's Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP)
RUS's NOFA allocates approximately $2.2
billion in this funding round for broadband infrastructure projects.
A second funding window will open later which will provide grants
for satellite service for premises that remain unserved after
all other Recovery Act broadband funding is awarded, make Technical
Assistance grants for developing plans using broadband for regional
economic development, and grants to provide broadband service
to rural libraries funded by USDA under the Recovery Act.
RUS will focus this round on last mile
projects, which are anticipated to receive the vast majority
of funding. RUS will also fund middle mile projects involving
current RUS program participants. The first NOFA had two funding
options - grants up to 100 percent in remote rural areas, and
50/50 loan/grant combinations in non-remote rural areas. In the
second NOFA, RUS has eliminated this distinction and adopted
a base 75/25 grant/loan combination for all projects. The new
approach provides RUS with flexibility to seek a waiver if additional
grant resources are needed for areas that are difficult to serve,
and priority for those who seek lower grant levels. RUS believes
this simplified and flexible funding strategy will promote rural
economic development.
Separate NOFAs will allow applicants to
apply directly to either program. RUS also eliminates the two-step
process for BIP applicants to improve program efficiency. These
changes will also add valuable time for applicants to focus on
one specific program in preparing a more solid application.
Incorporated into the RUS NOFA is an opportunity
for the reconsideration of BIP requests to provide viable applications
with every chance for funding. There is also a second application
review process during which RUS would allow an applicant to adjust
its application to better meet program objectives and for the
Administrator to provide discretionary points or to increase
a grant component to meet rural economic objectives.
Public Workshops
Also today, NTIA and RUS announced a series
of public workshops to review the application process and answer
questions from prospective applicants. The workshops will be
held in Portland, Ore.; Reno, Nev.; Denver, Colo.; San Antonio,
Tex.; Eureka, Mo.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Detroit, Mich.; Blacksburg,
Va.; Fayetteville, N.C.; and Atlanta, Ga. Interested parties
can register for the workshops at www.broadbandusa.gov.
The agencies plan to accept applications
from February 16, 2010, to March 15, 2010, and announce all awards
by September 30, 2010.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act provided a total of $7.2 billion to NTIA and RUS to fund
projects that will expand access to and adoption of broadband
services. Of that funding, NTIA will utilize $4.7 billion for
grants to deploy broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved
areas in the United States, expand public computer center capacity,
and encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. RUS
will use $2.5 billion in budget authority to support grants and
loans to facilitate broadband deployment in primarily rural communities.
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USNS
Comfort Readies to Leave for Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:57:00 -0600
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DoD
Contracts for January 15, 2010
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:05:00 -0600
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A
New Day: We’re Listening
Beginning on January 21 in Dallas, Texas and continuing through
March 3 in Boston, Massachusetts, ODEP and its Federal partners
will hold a series of six disability employment Listening Sessions.
Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and Atlanta round out the
schedule. To learn more about the Listening Sessions and how
to register and comment, click here.
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Military
Makes Initial Assessments in Haiti, Mullen Says
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:35:00 -0600
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Defense
Department to Provide Blood Supplies to Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:28:00 -0600
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Statement
from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
As part of the Department's ongoing efforts to assist Haiti following
the devastating earthquake, the Secretary announced the designation
of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who
were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This designation
will allow eligible Haitian nationals in the United States to
continue living and working in our country for the next 18 months.
Providing a temporary refuge for Haitian nationals who are currently
in the United States and whose personal safety would be endangered
by returning to Haiti is part of this Administration's continuing
efforts to support Haiti's recovery.
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Video:
CBP 2009 Trade Symposium
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:54:45 -0600
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DOD
Briefing with former Army Secretary West and Adm. Clark (Ret.)
from the Pentagon
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:07:00 -0600
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Friday p.m.
Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information
- 57400 | Whip Information - 63210
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010 - Martin luther
king, JR., HOLIday
On Monday, the House will not be in session.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour
debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (10 Bills)
1) H.R.
3726 - Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment
Act of 2009 (Rep. Christensen - Natural Resources)
2) H.R.
3759 - BLM Contract Extension Act (Rep. DeFazio - Natural
Resources)
3) H.R.
725 - Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009 (Rep.
Pastor - Natural Resources)
4) H.R.
3538 - Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Rep.
Simpson - Natural Resources)
5) H.Res.
1007 - Commending the University of Alabama for winning the
Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game (Rep. Bachus
- Education and Labor)
6) H.Res.
1004 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing
science and improving health (Rep. Davis (IL) - Education and
Labor)
7) H.Res.
776 - Congratulating the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover,
New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States
and its wilderness (Rep. Hodes - Education and Labor)
8) H.Res.
1008 - Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools (Rep.
Lipinski - Education and Labor)
9) H.Res. __ - Congratulating the Penn State women’s volleyball
team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I national championship
(Rep. Thompson (PA) - Education and Labor)
10) H.Res.
991 - Commending the University of Virginia men's soccer
team for winning the 2009 Division I NCAA National Championship
(Rep. Perriello - Education and Labor)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
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 (11 Bills)
1) H.R. __ - To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable
cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake
in Haiti (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means)
2) H.R.
3250 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York,
as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office
Building" (Rep. Bishop (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform)
3) H.Con.Res.
158 - Expressing support for the designation of an Early
Detection Month for breast cancer and all forms of cancer (Rep.
Etheridge - Oversight and Government Reform)
4) H.Res.
708 - Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving
the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Rep. Schock - Oversight and
Government Reform)
5) H.R.
4095 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas,
as the "Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building"
(Rep. Moore (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform)
6) H.Res. __ - Expressing Condolences to and Solidarity with
the People of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating Earthquake
of January 12th, 2010 (Rep. Lee (CA) - Foreign Affairs)
7) H.Res.
1013 - Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political
dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea
(Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)
8) H.Res.
1010 - Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song
tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday" (Rep. Conyers
- Judiciary)
9) H.Res.
1009 - Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan,
on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States
(Rep. Reyes - Intelligence)
10) H.R.
2611 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize
the Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department of Homeland
Security (Rep. King (NY) - Homeland Security)
11) Senate Amendments to H.R.
730 – Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Rep. Schiff
- Homeland Security)
H.R.
1065 – White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification
Act of 2009 (Rep. Kirkpatrick – Natural Resources) (Subject
to a Rule)
H.R.
3254 – Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act
(Rep. Luján – Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R.
3342 – Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act (Rep. Luján
– Natural Resources) (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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Newark
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Hank
Gilbert Speaking Tues., 6pm, Scholz
"Texans for Obama Monthly Meet-up"
Start Time: Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, January 19 at 8:00pm
Where: Scholz Garten
To see more details and RSVP
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Mullen
Interview
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:31:36 -0600
The U.S. military brings some unique capabilities to the earthquake
relief mission in Haiti.
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 1/15 - Mon. 1/18, 2010
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C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* Defense Department Briefing on Fort Hood Shootings (8pm)
* Defense Sec. Gates & Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen on Fort
Hood Shootings Report (8:50pm)
Saturday:
* The Communicators: Larry Cohen, Communications Workers of America
(6:30pm)
* America & the Courts: Fox TV v. FCC, 2nd Circuit Court
of Appeals Oral argument (7pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) (10am)
* Q&A: Michael Scammell, Author, "Koestler" (8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: Not In Session
* Virginia Gov. McDonnell (R) Address (7pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* House Democratic Leaders' Jobs Summit (7:30pm)
* Global Recovery From the Economic Crises (8:40pm)
Saturday/Sunday:
* Book TV - The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain (12pm)
* Book TV Airs on C-SPAN2 Every Weekend. Check the Schedule Anytime
- http://www.booktv.org/
Monday:
* U.S. Senate: Not In Session
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C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* Defense Sec. Gates & Joint Chiefs of Staff Mullen on Fort
Hood Shootings Report (8pm)
Saturday:
* 10th Anniversary of the Gulf War (5:30pm)
Sunday:
* American History TV: President Nixon's Meeting with Elvis (2pm)
Monday:
* Programming TBA
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
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Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Discussion on Haiti and Earthquake Relief Assistance
* Health Care Update
Sunday:
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* U.S. Efforts In Haiti
* Health Care Update
Monday:
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Google and China
* Discussion on Extremists
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Aerospace
Safety Advisory Panel Releases Annual Report
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, or ASAP, a congressionally
mandated group of independent experts established after the 1967
Apollo 1 fire, has released its 2009 annual report.
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Secretary
Clinton Announces Launch of State.Gov Person Finder Tool for
Those Missing in Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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On-the-Record
Briefing on the Situation in Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:58:56 -0600
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Friend --
Yesterday, President Obama announced our
proposed Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee on the country's
largest banks:
"My commitment is to recover every
single dime the American people are owed. And my determination
to achieve this goal is only heightened when I see reports of
massive profits and obscene bonuses at some of the very firms
who owe their continued existence to the American people...We
want our money back, and we're going to get it."
The fee would recover every penny loaned
to Wall Street during the financial crisis and stop the reckless
abuses and excesses that nearly caused the collapse of our financial
system in the first place.
But the banking industry -- among the most
powerful lobbies in Washington -- is already launching attacks
to stop Congress from enacting the proposal.
Barack and I aren't backing down. But to
win, we'll need the American people to add their voice right
away.
Thankfully, OFA supporters are already
signing on to a bold statement of support: "We want our
money back -- and we stand with President Obama to make sure
we get it." You can add your name by clicking here.
The proposal is expected to recoup billions
from the big banks, most of it from the ten largest. As the President
said, "If these companies are in good enough shape to afford
massive bonuses, they are surely in good enough shape to afford
paying back every penny to taxpayers."
There is much more work to do to reform
the financial system and create a new era of accountability.
But the Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee is a crucial step.
And with the banks already working to tear it down, I hope that
I can count on you to speak out to show that Americans stand
with us as we take them on.
Click here to add your name to the statement:
http://my.barackobama.com/Banks
Change isn't easy, but it's certainly worth
fighting for. I'm glad you're in this fight with us.
Thank you for making it possible,
Vice President Joe Biden
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Donate to Haiti, Make Calls for Coakley
in Massachusetts!
Texas College Democrats
1. We must remember what Democrats stand
for: helping our fellow human beings. Please, answer President
Obama and President Clinton's calls to action for Haiti. Text
"HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to @RedCross relief
efforts in Haiti. Learn more
2. From our President, Andy Jones:
Hey, Texas College Democrats!
I wanted to let you know that College Democrats
of America is really counting on us to help Massachusetts Attorney
General Martha Coakley win her race for Senate (Senator Ted Kennedy’s
seat). If we succeed in electing Attorney General Coakley, Democrats
will keep a 60-Filibuster proof majority in the Senate! This
election is on the 19th, so time is running out!
I’ve made a commitment to phone bank
for Coakley from 4 to 6pm on Sunday, and I’d like as many
of you who can to join me in that commitment. Our calls really
make the difference, and with more people making more calls,
we can elect a Senator who will keep Democrats in control of
the Senate: a Senate that will decide Health Care, Don’t
Ask Don’t Tell, Financial Reform, Aid for Haiti, the Dream
Act, etc.
We’ll be phone banking remotely from
a telephone hotline, so you can do it from anywhere, and it’s
really easy!
Email me to tell me you’re in (and
feel free to invite friends and make it a party), and I’ll
send you all the information. My Email address is president@txcollegedems.org
.
Once again, Sunday from 4 to 6pm, Calls
for Coakley!
We'll be in touch soon about our Winter
Service Grant, among other things!
Best Regards,
Brittany Dawn, Communications Director
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER
This week marked the beginning of the Second
Session of the 111th Congress. As Democrats continue to make
job creation and economic recovery our top priority this Year,
this week brought encouraging news marking a good start to 2010.
A quarterly report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors
showed that the Recovery Act is having its intended effect, having
now created or saved nearly 2 million jobs, an indication that
the economy is on the road to recovery. While this is progress,
it is not enough: our economy is still losing jobs and Americans
are still out of work. This year, we will remain focused on taking
every action we can to get Americans back on the job.
Democratic Leadership briefing reporters on January 14, 2010.
Another priority of Democrats is to enact health insurance reform
legislation that provides greater health care stability and security
for all Americans. This week we made significant progress in
bridging the differences between the House and Senate bills and
we hope to have final legislation ready very soon that will offer
unprecedented new protections and benefits, and help contain
the sky-rocketing health care costs burdening American families,
businesses and taxpayers.
Next week, we will continue our efforts to reform our health
care system and rebuild the economy. In addition, the House will
take up two measures related to the tragedy in Haiti. The first
is a resolution expressing the formal condolences of the people
of the United States to the people of Haiti. The second will
encourage charitable giving to help the people of Haiti by allowing
Americans to include this charitable deduction on their 2009
tax return. We hope these measures will show our support for
the people of Haiti and provide the assistance they so desparately
need.
Sincerely yours,
STENY H. HOYER
MAJORITY NEWS UPDATE
Hoyer: CEA Report Shows Positive Impact
of Recovery Act
In response to a report issued by the White House Council of
Economic Advisors, Leader Hoyer said that while the report showed
further evidence that the Recovery Act has played a role in stopping
the economic downturn and starting to reverse the slide, Democrats’
top priority remains creating jobs and strengthening the economy.
Read
release
Fact
Sheet: Top 5 Economic Developments of 2009
Hoyer Statement on Earthquake in Haiti
Following this week’s devastating earthquake, Leader Hoyer
expressed support for the people of Haiti and joined with the
President and others in committing humanitarian aid, and civilian
and military disaster relief, to help the people of Haiti as
they struggle to recover.
Read
release
Hoyer Statement on Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee
Leader Hoyer applauded the President's decision to ensure that
taxpayers are repaid in full by those on Wall Street who were
helped by the TARP program. When the taxpayers rescued our financial
system from collapse last year, Democrats insisted that there
be a plan for recovering those funds, and this action will help
achieve that objective.
Read
release
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Highlights:
Update on the Situation in Haiti
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Romanian
Citizen Pleads Guilty in Connecticut to Federal Phishing Charge
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:17:06 -0600
Cornel Ionut Tonita, of Galati, Romania, pled guilty in Bridgeport,
Connecticut to one count of conspiracy to commit fraud in connection
with electronic mail ("spamming"). The charge stems
from a "phishing" scheme that victimized individuals,
financial institutions, and companies.
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U.S.
Files Suit Against Johnson and Johnson for Paying Kickbacks to
Pharmacy
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:12:00 -0600
The United States has filed a civil False Claims Act complaint
against drug manufacturer Johnson and Johnson and two of its
subsidiaries, alleging that these companies paid millions of
dollars in kickbacks to Omnicare Inc., the nation’s largest
pharmacy that specializes in dispensing drugs to nursing home
patients.
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Massachusetts
Anesthesiologist Charged with Falsifying Medical Research
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:07:59 -0600
Scott Reuben, the former chief of acute pain at Bay State Hospital
in Springfield, Massachusetts, was charged today in federal court
with falsifying medical research studies, including studies that
were published in medical journals regarding pain management.
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Louisiana
Woman Sentenced for Defrauding American Red Cross
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:50:38 -0600
Cynthia McGowan, of Hammond, Louisiana, was sentenced to three
years of probation and six months of home confinement after pleading
guilty to one count of wire fraud related to fraudulent applications
for financial assistance that she submitted to the American Red
Cross after Hurricane Katrina.
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Nevada
Surgeon Sentenced for Concealing Felony Involving Doctors and
Lawyers
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:21:02 -0600
Las Vegas, Nevada orthopaedic spine surgeon Mark B. Kabins, M.D.
was sentenced to five years of probation, six months of home
confinement, 250 hours of community work service, and ordered
to pay $3.5 million in restitution to victim Melodie Simon for
his guilty plea to concealing a fraud committed by his co-defendants,
local lawyer Noel Gage and medical consultant Howard Awand.
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Texas
Doctor Indicted in Kickback Scheme
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:05:03 -0600
Dr. Harold Wagner, of DeSoto, Texas, was indicted on charges
of receiving illegal kickbacks from a Plano-based durable medical
equipment supplier in return for recommending power wheelchairs
for Medicare and Medicaid recipients that were his patients.
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Flu
Weekly Report and Flu
Weekly Map for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
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FAQ
How can I protect my home from radon?
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:11:06 -0600
Radon -- an odorless gas that can accumulate in homes, buildings,
and drinking water -- is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths
among nonsmokers in the United States. January is National Radon
Action Month. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for a link to where you
can get a radon test kit.
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Highlights:
P-5+1 Meeting in New York
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - January 15
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:40:02 -0600
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Brent
Henderson Meet & Greet
What: House Party
Start Time: Thursday, January 28 at 6:30pm
End Time: Thursday, January 28 at 9:30pm
Where: 108 N Chestnut, Lampasas TX 76550
To see more details and RSVP
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Fact
Sheet: Information on HHS BPA Announcement
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:01:00 -0600
Information on HHS Announcement on Health Effects of Bisphenol
A (BPA)
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HHS:
First Teams Hit the Ground in Haiti - New Resources on Haiti
Recovery Effort Now Available for Media and the Public
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:01:00 -0600
Medical personnel and medical supplies from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services hit the ground today in Haiti. HHS
is leading the U.S. medical and public health response.
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Fort
Hood Shootings
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:37 -0600
Former Army Secretary Togo West and former CNO retired ADM Vern
Clark provide an update on the results of their independent review
related to the Fort Hood shootings.
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SOUTHCOM
Haiti Update
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:37:05 -0600
USSOUTHCOM Commander Gen Douglas Fraser speaks with reporters
in Miami about the Haiti relief efforts.
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Foreign
Press Briefing
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:07:06 -0600
RADM Paul Zukunft speaks at the Foreign Press Center about earthquake
relief efforts in Haiti.
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Mullen
on Ft Hood Review
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:41:51 -0600
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Michael Mullen says commanders
need to share information about potential internal threats to
their commands.
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Mullen
Interview
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:28:15 -0600
The U.S. military brings some unique capabilities to the earthquake
relief mission in Haiti.
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Top
News
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:35:14 -0600
Multiple assets are mobilizing to support relief efforts in Haiti.
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NASA
Revises Cost and Schedule for Displaying Retired Shuttles
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
NASA has issued a follow-up Request for Information, or RFI,
for ideas from education institutions, science museums and other
appropriate organizations about the community's ability to acquire
and publicly display orbiters after the conclusion of the Space
Shuttle Program.
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