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Obama's
speech to tout plans to energize economy
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By JENNIFER LOVEN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will try to pivot past
rocky times for the nation and himself Wednesday night in his
first State of the Union address, offering a skeptical public
repackaged plans to energize the economy, stem a tide of red
ink and strengthen anti-terror defenses....
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Credit
Suisse to Pay Texas $1.37 Million Fine Over Securities
from BusinessWeek.com --
Credit Suisse Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest bank by market
value, agreed to pay Texas a $1.37 million fine for its role
in the market for auction-rate securities, which collapsed in
February 2008.
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Hong
Kong H shares gain 1.1% in early trading
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Hang
Seng Index rises 0.6% in opening minutes
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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BAL
10-101: National Defense Authorization Act Retirement Changes
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BAL
10-301 announces the FY 2010 second quarter FEHBP cost factor.
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The
Federal Tax Withholding Calculator has been updated with the
2010 tax information.
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2010
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Temporary Continuation
of Coverage(ARRA-TCC) Premiums
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Federal
Register: Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of
a Currently Approved Information Collection
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Obama
Prepares For State of the Union Address
by Kent Klein
Officials say the president will devote much of his speech to
the economy
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Central
Asia: Regional Nuclear Ambitions, and Kazakhstan's Chairmanship
of the Organizations for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE)
The Central Asia MiPAL has been updated with a series of remarks
by State Department officials concerning Kazakhstan's chairmanship
of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe,
a EUCAM: EU-Central Asia Monitoring report analyzing Central
Asia's nuclear ambitions and capabilities, and a Center for Strategic
and International Studies report assessing the security implications
of Kazakhstan's OSCE chairmanship. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest
updates are in bold
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Colombia:
Impact of U.S. Military Aid on Political Conflict in Colombia
The Colombia MiPAL has been updated with a Center for Global
Development report assessing the effect of U.S. military aid
on political conflict in Colombia, and a Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars report analyzing peace initiatives in reaction
to Colombia's armed conflict. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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South
and Central Asia: Impact of Terrorism on Indian-Pakistani Relations
The South and Central Asia Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with remarks by the Secretary of Defense during his trip
to Pakistan and India, an Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
report analyzing the implications of Bangladeshi illegal migration,
the Department of State's Afghanistan and Pakistan Regional Stabilization
Strategy, and a Council on Foreign Relations report assessing
the impact of terrorism on the escalation of tensions between
India and Pakistan. Please see the Recently Added Documents section
for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.
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Near
East and North Africa: Preventing State Failure in Yemen
The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a State Department briefing detailing threats facing
Yemen, remarks by the Secretary of State with the Yemeni Foreign
Minister, a Senate hearing assessing efforts to confront al Qaeda
and prevent state failure in Yemen, a Council on Foreign Relations
article evaluating the implications of the condition of Palestinians
in Gaza on the future of Israeli-Turkish relations, remarks by
a State Department official on the escalating ties between Middle
Eastern terrorist groups and criminal activity, a Brookings Institution
event assessing prospects for the future of Gaza, and a Chatham
House report analyzing the economic and regional security roots
of the instability in Yemen. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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North
Korea: Current Relations between North and South Korea
The North Korea MiPAL has been updated with a Peterson Institute
for International Economics report assessing the implications
of North Korea's currency reforms, a Center for Strategic and
International Studies article evaluating current relations between
North Korea and South Korea, a Congressional Research Service
report examining technical issues associated with North Korea's
nuclear weapons program, and a Griffith Asia Institute report
analyzing the relationship between Burma and North Korea and
the potential for Burmese-North Korean nuclear cooperation. Please
see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
country - the newest updates are in bold.
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National
Security Strategy: Global Internet Freedom, the Surge in U.S.
Defense Spending, and Current Doctrine on Psychological Operations
The National Security Strategy MiPAL has been updated with the
Secretary of State's address on U.S. policy on global internet
freedom, a series of Congressional hearings examining the U.S.
Air Force's nuclear security roadmap, issues affecting naval
force structure, and the effectiveness of anti-terrorism tools
and inter-agency communication, reports from the Project on Defense
Alternatives analyzing the surge in U.S. defense spending and
assessing the Obama Administration's approach to defense spending,
a Department of Defense joint publication outlining current doctrine
on psychological operations, a Congressional Budget Office report
evaluating the long-term implications of the Fiscal Year 2010
defense budget, a Center for a New American Security report assessing
the prospects for the future of American power in the areas of
maritime security, space, and cyberspace, and a Center for Strategic
and International Studies report providing recommendations for
the future of officer management in the U.S. military. Please
see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
topic - the newest updates are in bold
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Homeland
Security: The State of Aviation Security - Is Our Current System
Capable of Meeting the Threat?
The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with Congressional
hearings assessing the medical community's readiness for disasters
or terrorism events and analyzing the state of aviation security,
remarks by the Secretary of Homeland Security on aviation security,
the Department of Defense's independent review report on the
implications of the Fort Hood incident for U.S. force protection
efforts, as well as a Senate hearing and Department of Defense
briefing providing details on the findings and recommendations
of the review, and a Federal Bureau of Investigation release
outlining the results of the FBI review of the Fort Hood investigation,
a Department of Homeland Security report evaluating current cargo
targeting and examinations practices, a Government Accountability
Office report providing recommendations for the sharing of border
and terrorism information, and a Trust for America's Health report
assessing efforts to protect the public's health from the threats
of disease, disaster, and bioterrorism. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest
updates are in bold.
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U.S.
stock market finally finds data to its liking
The U.S. market finally found some solace in economic data, with
January’s rise in consumer confidence helping investors
shake off their recent malaise.
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Wind
turbines power 2.4 million more homes in 2009
New wind-turbine generation capacity grew by a record 10,000
megawatts in 2009, picking up the pace from 8,400 megawatts added
in 2008.
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Japan's
Nikkei up 0.1% at 10,336.81 in early trade
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U.S.
stocks tally broad-based early gains as jitters over Bernanke's
reconfirmation ease
U.S. stocks tally broad-based early gains as jitters over Bernanke's
reconfirmation ease
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Bank
of Japan leaves policy rate and economic outlook unchanged, as
expected
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GM
reaches deal to sell Saab to Spyker Cars
GM reaches deal to sell Saab to Spyker Cars
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DuPont
increases 2010 outlook after posting $441 million quarterly profit
DuPont increases 2010 outlook after posting $441 million quarterly
profit
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Volcker
to testify about Obama big bank plan
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker is
scheduled to testify before a key banking committee on Feb. 2
about an Obama administration proposal to limit the size and
trading activities of the nation's biggest banks. Volcker, the
chairman of the Obama administration's Economic Recovery Advisory
Board, backs the proposal, which aims to deter commercial banks
from becoming so large that they put the broader economy at risk
and distort normal competitive forces. Volcker will testify before
the Senate Banking Committee, which is considering whether to
draft legislation based on the proposal as part of sweeping bank
reform legislation.
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Hong
Kong shares rebound as banks advance
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong shares advanced early Wednesday
after dropping in 10 of the past 11 sessions, as heavyweight
HSBC Holdings Plc. led banks higher, and Foxconn International
Holdings Ltd. rebounded after a sharp fall Tuesday. The Hang
Seng Index rose 0.7% to 20,254.42, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises
Index advanced 1.1% to 11,540.12. HSBC gained 0.6%, and Foxconn
bounced 3.7%. Shares of UC Rusal got off to a weak start in their
Hong Kong debut, falling to 9.87 Hong Kong dollars ($1.27) from
their initial public offering price of 10.80 Hong Kong dollars.
China's Shanghai Composite slipped
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CENTCOM
statement on rifle scopes
by Brent Walker
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Gen. David Petraeus, U.S.
Central Command commander, stated today that he was very concerned
to learn that rifle scopes being used by some troopers deployed
within the CENTCOM area have coded numbers referencing Bible
verses on them, in addition to the normal markings on the scopes.
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Congressional
Record Latest Daily Digest for Monday, January 25, 2010
Latest update was Monday, January 25, 2010
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Volunteering
Up Amid Tough Economic Times
Americans have answered President Obama's call to service, according
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which reported a significant
increase in the number of volunteers and the volunteer rate in
2009.
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Britain,
Japan to help reintegrate Taliban foot soldiers
by Karen DeYoung
Britain and Japan have agreed to head an international fund,
expected to total up to $500 million over the next five years,
as part of a broad plan to help lure Taliban fighters away from
the insurgency with the promise of jobs, protection against retaliation,
and the removal of their names from lists of U.S. and NATO targets.
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Obama
proposes economic help for middle class
by Post
1. Expanding the child-care tax credit. The child-care tax credit
now starts at 35 percent of child-care costs for the poorest
families and drops to 20 percent of costs for families earning
$43,000 or more. The proposal calls for a credit of 35 percent
of child-care costs for all families earning as...
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AIG
asks employees to accept cuts in retention bonuses
by Brady Dennis
American International Group has asked employees at its Financial
Products unit to decide by Tuesday whether they will accept reductions
to an upcoming round of retention bonuses worth nearly $200 million.
In return, employees would receive their portion of the money
early and potentially temper a...
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China
Leads Better-Than-Expected Global Recovery
: Hong Phuc HONG KONG - Asia’s ideas and voice will be stronger
in the global economic scenario, so the region will be bestowed
with greater responsibility, said by the IMF chief. Dominique
Strauss-...
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China
Raises Bank Reserve Rules, Starting Stock Sell-Off
China Banking Regulatory Commission, said he expected the nation's
banks to extend loans totaling about 7.5 trillion renminbi, or
$1.1 trillion - down nearly 22 percent from the record 9.6 The
New Yor..
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VA
Secretary Shinseki Helps Veterans at VA Medical Center Homeless
Stand Down
At the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., (DCVAMC), Secretary
of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki joined hundreds of volunteers
in support of homeless Veterans in our Nation's capital.
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Iraq
Civil Aviation Reconstruction Orientation Visit
by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster)
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China
Railroad Technology and Locomotive Emissions Reduction Orientation
Visit
by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster)
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China
Clean Energy Exchange Program Orientation Visit
by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster)
Dates: TBD 2010
Locations: TBD
The Clean Energy Exchange Program will
introduce Chinese energy sector officials and project sponsors
to U.S. clean energy technologies through a series of three orientation
visits (OV) to the U.S. over the next 18 months. These visits
will include ten days each of meetings with U.S. industry and
U.S. government agencies in Washington, DC and two other U.S.
cities, on the commercial, technological, and regulatory aspects
of clean energy project development. The series of OVs supports
the mission of the U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP),
recently launched in China with the assistance of USTDA. The
Exchange Program will further support China’s efforts to
improve the supply, cost, and efficiency of energy in China
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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 118,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown
destinations during the 2009/2010 marketing year.
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Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Millions to Promote U.S. Food
and Agricultural Exports
by info@fas.usda.gov
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the allocation
of $234.5 million to 70 U.S. trade organizations to help promote
American food and agricultural products overseas.
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USDA
EMPLOYEE KATHRYN CARPENTER VOLUNTEERS TO HELP REBUILD AFGHANISTAN’S
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
by info@fas.usda.gov
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural
Service (FAS) today announced that Kathryn Carpenter, an environmental
project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Seattle,
Wash., has volunteered to serve a 13-month assignment in Afghanistan
to help rebuild that country’s agricultural sector. Carpenter
is one of 50 agricultural experts recently deployed to Afghanistan.
FAS expects the total number of agricultural staff in Afghanistan
to be 64 by early 2010.
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Full-Year
FY 2010 Federal and Non-Federal State and County Office Allotments
BU-716, Full-Year FY 2010 Federal and Non-Federal State and County
Office Allotments(FOR State and County Offices) DATE POSTED:
2010-01-25 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2010-01-01 STATUS: CURRENT
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Mileage
Reimbursement Rate for Using a Privately-Owned Vehicle (POV)
for Relocation
FI-2952, Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Using a Privately-Owned
Vehicle (POV) for Relocation(FOR FSA Offices) DATE POSTED: 2010-01-25
DATE EFFECTIVE: 2011-01-01 STATUS: CURRENT
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Updated
Requirements for 2010 Payment Eligibility
PL-204, Updated Requirements for 2010 Payment Eligibility(FOR
State and County Offices) DATE POSTED: 2010-01-26 DATE EFFECTIVE:
2010-10-01 STATUS: CURRENT
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NAP
and CAT 2009 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payment Program
(SURE) Relief Software
DAP-321, NAP and CAT 2009 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payment
Program (SURE) Relief Software(FOR State and County Offices)
DATE POSTED: 2010-01-26 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2011-01-01 STATUS: CURRENT
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Mandatory
FY 2010 USDA Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior
Training
IRM-424, Mandatory FY 2010 USDA Information Security Awareness
and Rules of Behavior Training(FOR FSA COC and STC Members, and
COC Advisors and Alternates) DATE POSTED: 2010-01-25 DATE EFFECTIVE:
2011-01-01 STATUS: CURRENT
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Monthly
Milk Cost of Production
Monthly milk cost of production estimates are available by State
from January 2006 to the previous month.
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Bags
and Rolls of 2010 Kennedy Half-Dollars Available January 29
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced
today that it will offer 2010 Kennedy Half-Dollars for sale starting
at noon Eastern Time (ET) on January 29, 2010.
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Central
African Republic Configuration of Peacebuilding Commission Adopts
First Biannual Review of Strategic Framework
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Secretary-General
Warmly Welcomes Upcoming Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to United
Nations Headquarters
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Security
Council Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee Approves Deletion
of Five Entries from Consolidated List
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Security
Council Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee Approves Amendments
to 35 Entries on Consolidated List
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Treasury
Announces Conclusion of Tax treaty Negotiations with Chile
January 26, 2010
TG-513
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Obama
Plans Stimulus for Middle Class
President Barack Obama on Monday offered help for people struggling
to pay bills and care for their families, appealing to a middle-class
he says has been "under assault for a long time"
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Global
economy to grow 3.9% in 2010
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday the global economy
was poised to rebound from last year's contraction and grow 3.9
percent, better than previous forecasts.
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Taiwan
shares open higher
by Central News Agency
Taipei, Jan. 26 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index
opened higher Wednesday than its previous close, moving up 40.91
points
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SA,
Australia push for closer ties
South African International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
and her Austrialian counterpart, Stephen Smith, have pledged
to strengthen relations and expand investment between the two
countries, work together on projects to rebuild Zimbabwe, and
cooperate within the G20 and UN Security Council.
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India,
South Korea to Establish Strategic Partnership
The South Korean leader said the decision by both countries to
establish a strategic relationship is a 'significant development,'
and will help peace and stability in Asia.
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Dan
Gallagher, Deputy Director of Trading and Markets, to Leave SEC
and Return to Private Practice
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Daniel
M. Gallagher, Jr., a Deputy Director of the Division of Trading
and Markets, will leave the agency at the end of this month to
return to private practice as a partner in the Washington, D.C.,
office of WilmerHale.
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Alleged
Minneapolis-Based Fraudster Trevor Cook Jailed for Failing to
Surrender Assets in SEC Case
A federal judge today ordered Minneapolis-area resident Trevor
G. Cook jailed for failing to surrender more than $35 million
in assets as a result of the Securities and Exchange Commission's
fraud charges and asset freeze against him.
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SEC
Charges Two California Firms For Unlawful Short Selling Practices
The Securities and Exchange Commission today separately charged
two California investment advisory firms for engaging in improper
short selling of securities in advance of their participation
in a company's secondary offering. These mark the first cases
filed under the SEC's amended Rule 105 of Regulation M, which
is designed to prohibit manipulative short selling ahead of follow-on
securities offerings.
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EPA
Tightens NO2 Smog Standard
U.S. EPA today strengthened the federal public health standard
for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution, a limit that has been in
place for nearly four decades.
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Japan
Seeks to Bring the Bullet Train to U.S.
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NATO,
Russia agree military cooperation framework
Russian and NATO chiefs of staff approved Tuesday a framework
military cooperation treaty, a NATO official said.
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Ford
to add 1,200 jobs, lower wage hires possible
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it will build
the next version of its Ford Explorer SUV in Chicago starting
in late 2010, adding 1,200 jobs that may include hires at a new
lower wage negotiated with its union.
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Scientists
find quicker way to study cancer drivers
LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists have found a new and faster
way of studying a crucial class of cancer cells, called cancer
stem cells, which they say should speed up work on developing
drugs against them.
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U.S.-Russia
nuclear deal "95 percent" agreed upon
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday
that a deal with the United States on a landmark nuclear arms
reduction treaty was "95 percent" agreed, news agencies
reported Sunday.
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Japan
PM sticks to end-May decision on U.S. base
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said
on Monday he would stick to a promise to decide on the future
of a U.S. military base by the end of May despite a local election
that has complicated a feud with Washington.
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U.S.
oversight of Iraq police training firm faulted
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department has consistently
failed to properly monitor defense contractor DynCorp International's
$2.5 billion, five-year-old effort to train Iraqi police, a government
audit found on Monday.
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U.S.
says arms talks with Russia to resume next week
GENEVA (Reuters) - Talks on a landmark treaty between the United
States and Russia to cut Cold War nuclear arsenals will resume
in Geneva next week after a break for the holiday period, the
U.S. mission said on Monday.
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Senate
may vote on Fed's Bernanke by Friday: Reid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate may be able to vote by
Thursday or Friday on the nomination of Federal Reserve Chairman
Ben Bernanke for a second term, Senate Majority Leader Harry
Reid said on Tuesday.
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Obama:
Bernanke has 'my strongest support'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday said
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has his strongest support
and is doing a good job.
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Obama
to address voter fears in State of Union
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, concerned by voter
anxiety over high unemployment, said on Monday he would use his
State of the Union speech on Wednesday to reassure Americans
worried about jobs and the economy.
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Obama:
Bernanke the "best person for the job"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday said
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has his strongest support
and is doing a good job.
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Obama
sees Geithner, Summers staying on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday said
he expects Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and White House
economic adviser Larry Summers to stay in their jobs, and called
them "terrific advisers."
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Obama
to seek three-year freeze on domestic spending
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, under pressure
from deficit hawks, will seek a three-year freeze on domestic
spending in his 2011 budget that would save $250 billion by 2020,
administration officials said on Monday.
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Senate
panel to hear from Volcker on bank plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Paul Volcker, a member of the Obama administration's
economic team and a former chairman of the Federal Reserve, will
testify on February 2 to a U.S. Senate committee on the latest
White House bank regulation proposals.
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Senate
to take up Bernanke nomination Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday moved to clear
the way to confirm Ben Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve
chairman, setting a procedural vote for Thursday in a sign that
the needed votes were now secured.
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Obama
to freeze salaries of top White House officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will freeze the
salaries of senior White House officials and other top political
appointees for savings of $4 million in fiscal 2011, a senior
administration official said on Tuesday.
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Yahoo
sees possible Q1 revenue growth
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said revenue could grow for
the first time in six quarters in the first quarter of 2010,
noting that demand for premium display advertising had improved
significantly.
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Budget
and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2020
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China-Tibet
Talks Restart
by lipesj
Negotiations resume, but expectations aren't high.
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7
Products That Gather Energy While They Work
Countless gadgets are now on the market to make life just a little
more sustainable without the pain and inconvenience of constructing
a hydroelectric dam in your backyard. Here are 7 products-some
prototypes, some actually for sale-that gather energy as they
serve their purpose.
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U.S.
Scientists Call for the Creation of an International Asteroid
Defense Agency
by Jeremy Hsu
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Taiwan
President Ma arrives in San Francisco en route to Honduras
by Central News Agency
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Obama
support still strong in Hawaii
by Carol E. Lee
Hawaii Democratic candidates can’t get close enough to Obama.
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Obama,
Biden's middle-class agenda
by Mike Allen
The president will use SOTU to unveil plans.
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Dem
plan: Split GOP, tea party
by John Bresnahan,Manu Raju
Chairman Robert Menendez says Dems can drive a wedge between
the GOP and tea party activists.
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Dodd
moves on financial reform
by Victoria McGrane
Banking head meets with each Dem on panel, while Menendez says
negotiations are advancing.
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Israeli
PM honours Holocaust victims in Polish capital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Polish Prime
Minister Donald Tusk smile during press conference in Warsaw
on January 26, 2010. Netanyahu honoured Holocaust victims at
a war memorial .
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Israel
does not heed UN report on Gaza war, refusing opening probe
Israel told the UN chief it will not conduct an independent probe
of the Gaza war as demanded by a UN report, a minister said on
Tuesday, two days before the Jewish state submits its official
response...
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OK
Commerce Department Plans Two-Day Entrepreneur's Conference
The second annual Oklahoma Department...
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OPM
Improves USAJOBS to Make it More User-Friendly
by John Marble
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U.S.
to Join Talks on Helping Yemen
by By ROBERT F. WORTH
The U.S. and 20 other countries are gathering for a conference
in London to discuss ways to address Yemen’s growing instability.
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New
York Fed posts accepted and rejected Legacy CMBS for January
20 subscription
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North
Koreans Get H1N1 vaccines
by jacksonhans
WHO says North Korea will be among the first to receive donated
vaccines.
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Japan-U.S.
Alliance Is Stronger Than It Looks
The Japan-U.S. alliance is still strong.
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Internet
Freedom Group Helps Democrats Abroad
Iranian protesters battle Internet censors as well as police.
How can America help?
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Japan
registers 25% emissions cut goal under Copenhagen Accord
by AP
Japan on Tuesday registered with the United Nations its goal
of slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent from 1990
levels by 2020 on the condition that all major emitters commit
to ambitious targets. Tokyo notified the secretariat of the U.N.
Framework Convention on Climate Change of its target under the
Copenhagen Accord, which was agreed upon during the U.N. climate
summit last month in the Danish capital, ahead of the end-of-January
deadline. (AP)
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Vision
for a better stronger Commonwealth
Governor Deval Patrick laid out his vision for building a better,
stronger Commonwealth in the midst of the current global economic
crisis. The Governor connected the work he has done and the services
the state provides with the direct impact they have on people
who are struggling.
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MBTA
crime lowest in 30 years
MBTA Transit Police announced serious crime on the T is at its
lowest level in 30 years, with incidents down 21% in 2009 compared
to the previous year.
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NNSA
Authorizes Start-up of Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility
at Y-12
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced
that NNSA Administrator Thomas P. D'Agostino has authorized the
start-up of the new Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility
(HEUMF) at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
The start-up of this new storage facility marks a major milestone
in NNSA's efforts to create a modern, 21st Century nuclear security
enterprise.
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Executive
Council of (CEN-SAD) Foreign Ministers' Consultative Meeting
Kicks off in Tripoli.
For his part , Secretary of GPC for Foreign Liaison and International
Cooperation underlined the importance of this Community in supporting
the march of the African Union since it constitutes the base
of the Union's Pyramid through its members of more than ( 27
) counties . Following the opening session the , Executive Council
started its consultative discussions in a closed meeting . {
JANA }
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Making
Progress on Enhancing Aviation Security
by Homeland Security Blog Team
Last week, I was in Toledo, Spain, and Geneva, Switzerland, to
meet with our European counterparts and aviation industry leaders
on one of the Department of Homeland Security's major priorities:
working with our international partners to strengthen aviation
security standards following the attempted terrorist attack against
Northwest Flight 253 on December 25th.
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France:
New Law on Protection of Journalistic Sources
Freedom of the press - The French Parliament adopted Law 2010-1
of January 4, 2010, on the Protection of Journalistic Sources.
(Loi 2010-1 du 4 janvier 2010 relative andagrave; la protection
du secret des sources des journalistes, legifrance, http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr
(File:... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress
covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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United
States: President Obama Signs Executive Order Streamlining Declassification
of Government Information
Freedom of information - On December 29, 2009, President Barack
Obama issued an executive order intended to allow researchers
to gain access more quickly to formerly classified national security
information. Executive Order 13,526, "Classified National
Security Information," makes... The Global Legal Monitor
from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments
worldwide.
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Belgium:
New Obligation to Report Payments to Tax Havens
Taxation - As of the first of this year, Belgian companies and
the permanent establishments in Belgium of foreign companies
are required to include on their tax returns information about
certain payments to tax havens. The reporting threshold... The
Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers
legal news and developments worldwide.
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United
Kingdom: British National Party Member Arrested on Suspicion
of Terrorism
Terrorism - A member of the British National Party, a far right
political party, has been jailed for 11 years after pleading
guilty to 22 offenses, including collecting information useful
for terrorism and possessing explosives and firearms.... The
Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers
legal news and developments worldwide.
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Sri
Lanka: Anti-Corruption Law Planned
Government ethics - According to a statement by Dilan Perera,
a Member of the Sri Lankan parliament and the Justice Minister,
the country's President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, is planning to propose
a new Act to counter waste, corruption, and other... The Global
Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news
and developments worldwide.
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United
Kingdom: Anti-Terrorism Detention Provisions Called Into Question
Terrorism - The United Kingdom's rocky road with its anti-terrorism
legislation has continued with the High Court ruling that in
the case of two individuals subject to "control orders"
orders that impose conditions similar to house arrest... The
Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers
legal news and developments worldwide.
|
United
States: Ohio Supreme Court Holds Warrantless Search of Cell Phone
Violates United States Constitution
Criminal law and procedure - The Ohio Supreme Court has held
that the warrantless police search of a cell phone violates the
Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Ohio municipal
police convinced a woman to call appellant Antwaun Smith... The
Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers
legal news and developments worldwide.
|
Bangladesh
/ India: Three Treaties to be Ratified
International law - The Bangladesh Secretary on Home Affairs
and the Commerce Secretary of India have signed three treaties,
on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, exchanging prisoners,
and combating international terrorism. These treaties are expected
to be ratified... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library
of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Denmark:
Criminal Age May Be Lowered
Criminal law and procedure - Denmark's parliament began hearings
on January 12, 2010, on a bill that would lower the age of criminal
responsibility to 14. At present, it appears that the government
has a majority likely to vote for the... The Global Legal Monitor
from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments
worldwide.
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United
States: Montana Supreme Court Holds State Law Permits Physician
Assistance of Suicides by Terminally Ill Patients
Death and dying - The Montana Supreme Court has held that Montana
law allows a physician to aid the suicide of terminally ill patient.
With this decision, Montana joins Oregon and Washington as states
that allow the physician-assisted suicide of... The Global Legal
Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and
developments worldwide.
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Haiti
Relief Operation a Global Red Cross Effort
Teams from around the world work for a common cause in Haiti.
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RUSSIA:
Beginning of Meeting with President of Palestinian National Authority
Mahmoud Abbas
“Our relations are long-standing, friendly and deep-rooted.
You and I have met several times already and now it makes sense
to start the new year by comparing notes on how to develop a
bilateral dialogue and, of course, by talking about the most
difficult outstanding problem, namely the Middle East peace settlement.”
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Israeli
leaders head off to Europe
PM in Poland, Lieberman visits Hungary, in trips timed with Int'l
Holocaust Remembrance Day.
|
Haiti
Donations Soar Despite Economic Crisis
January 26, 2010 Americans have contributed $518 million toward
relief efforts in Haiti 13 days after the earthquake in the country,
outstripping the giving that followed the attacks on Sept. 11,
2001...
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Iraqi
Intellectuals Launch Center To Promote Tolerance
Iraqi intellectuals, journalists, and writers have launched a
new initiative aimed at promoting tolerance, amid fears of renewed
sectarian violence following a controversial decision to bar
hundreds o...
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UNICEF
and partners provide safe water for children and families
Haitians displaced by the earthquake queue up to receive water
from a tanker truck in the Canapé Vert area of Haiti's
capital, Port-au-Prince.
|
Five
Hong Kong lawmakers resign to press for democracy
Five Hong Kong opposition legislators resigned yesterday to pressure
Beijing for direct elections, in what some consider a desperate
bid to revive the campaign for democracy in this semiautonomous
for...
|
HHS
Deploying U.S. Medical Personnel to Haiti
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has activated
the National Disaster Medical System and the U.S. Public Health
Service Commissioned Corps. More than 250 personnel are in the
process of deploying to Haiti and over 12,000 personnel could
possibly assist in the coming days.
|
Florida
Commits to Provide Effective Communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Persons
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) will provide
qualified sign language interpreters as required by federal law
to deaf and hard-of-hearing persons using its programs and services
across the state under a Settlement Agreement reached with the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
|
New
Drug Slows Advanced Kidney Cancer
Pazopanib may double time to disease progression, study finds
|
U.S.
Bans Texting by Truck and Bus Drivers
Violators using interstate roadways now subject to fines up to
$2,750
|
Greece
Raises $11.3 Billion Offering 'Generous' Terms
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Greece sold 8 billion euros ($11.3 billion)
of bonds at premium yields to ensure the country’s first
debt issue since being downgraded was a success.
|
UN
Removes Five Senior Taliban From Sanctions List
by New York Times
By REUTERS UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations
said on Tuesday that a Security Council committee removed five
senior Taliban members from ...
|
U.N.
Faces Mobs at Food-Aid Sites
by Wall Street Journal
By GINA CHON PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—UN troops fired tear
gas and warning shots for the second day to try to prevent a
mob from plundering aid supplies, ...
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Sri
Lanka Election Officials Defend Fonseka's Presidency Bid
by Bloomberg
27 (Bloomberg) -- Sri Lankan election officials defended the
right of opposition presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka to
stand in yesterday's ballot amid ...
|
Iran's
Karoubi says still wants new elections
by Reuters India
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Senior Iranian opposition figure Mehdi Karoubi
said on Tuesday he would keep up the fight for new elections
in Iran after saying this ...
|
Senate
Democrats prepare $80B jobs package
by Washington Post
By Ben Pershing With lawmakers eager to pivot to economic legislation,
Senate Democratic leaders have drafted an initial version of
an $80 billion-plus ...
|
Bernanke
seems likely to survive
by Reuters
That's because the intense public attention focused on the Bernanke
vote could mean senators, especially Democrats, who ultimately
vote to support him will ...
|
Biden
seeks to calm nervous US Democrats
by Reuters
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Vice President
Joe Biden tried on Tuesday to calm Democrats nervous about a
voter backlash over the US ...
|
Bernanke
Rounds Up Senate Confirmation Votes With Phone Calls
by Bloomberg
Republicans were split 13-13 on a second term for Bernanke, while
Democrats favored the Fed chief by a 35-6 margin, according to
a count by Bloomberg News. ...
|
Fighting
Back Against a Corporate Court Not a Left/Right Issue
by Huffington Post (blog)
In a five-four decision, the Court ruled that corporations have
the same free-speech rights as human beings, and that it's unconstitutional
for Congress to ...
|
The
International Monetary Fund says German exports will drive growth
in 2010.
The International Monetary Fund is cautiously optimistic for
Europe's biggest economy this year. It expects the German economy
to expand by 1.5 percent in 2010. Global growth is estimated
at 3.9 perce..
|
German
business confidence up for 10th straight month
German business confidence rose for the 10th straight month in
January, the Ifo index showed Tuesday, bolstering hopes that
Germany's economy, Europe's largest, could lead the continent
out of its slu...
|
German
business confidence rises
German business confidence has risen to its highest level in
18 months, driven by forecasts of strong exports, according to
a key survey.The Ifo Business Climate Index climbed for the 10th
month in ro...
|
GAO-10-104,
Defense Infrastructure: DOD Needs to Take Actions to Address
Challenges in Meeting Federal Renewable Energy Goals, December
18, 2009
|
GAO-10-381T,
Emergency Preparedness: State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge
Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical
Resources, January 25, 2010
|
GAO-10-264R,
GAO Bid Protest Annual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year
2009, January 8, 2010
This letter responds to the requirement of the Competition in
Contracting Act of 1984, 31 U.S.C. 3554(e)(2) (2006), that the
Comptroller General report to Congress each instance in which
a federal agency did not fully implement a recommendation made
by our Office in connection with a bid protest decided the prior
fiscal year. There was one such occurrence in fiscal year 2009,
regarding our recommendation in Mission Critical Solutions, B-401057,
May 4, 2009, 2009 CPD 93, recon. denied, Small Business Administration-Recon.,
B-401057.2, July 6, 2009, 2009 CPD 148. We reported the matter
to Congress on October 23,2009, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3554(e)(1).
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GAO-10-120,
National Airspace System: Regional Airport Planning Could Help
Address Congestion If Plans Were Integrated with FAA and Airport
Decision Making, December 23, 2009
|
GAO-10-327,
Defense Contracting: Recent Law Has Impacted Contractor Use of
Offshore Subsidiaries to Avoid Certain Payroll Taxes, January
26, 2010
|
Federal
Reserve introduces online regulatory filing system
|
Fed
Worked to Keep AIG Deal Details Quiet
by Liz Moyer
|
Foreign
Direct Investment Faces Modest Recovery
by Oxford Analytica
|
Big
Pharma's Best Chief Steps Down
by Robert Langreth
Novartis' Dan Vasella has done better than his peers. Now he
is handing over the reins.
|
As
GE Struggles, Siemens Powers Up
by Daniel Fisher
Cost-cutting boosts profitability at the German conglomerate,
which has none of the finance problems of its U.S. rival.
|
FDA
Approves New Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza
(liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes
in some adults.
|
Indoor
Tanning Association Settles FTC Charges That It Deceived Consumers
About Skin Cancer Risks From Tanning
The Federal Trade Commission today charged the Indoor Tanning
Association with making false health and safety claims about
indoor tanning.
|
Senate
votes down deficit-control idea
by jriskind@dispatch.com
WASHINGTON -- Just hours after receiving word that the federal
deficit will spiral to $1.35 trillion this year, the Senate rejected
a proposal to form a fiscal commission armed with powers like
those used to close military bases.
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Full
text of Gov. Strickland's speech
by online@dispatchpolitics.com
Speaker Budish, President Harris and Chief Justice Moyer. President
Harris and Chief Justice Moyer will both be retiring at the end
of this year. This is their last State of the State as public
officials and I want to thank them for their service to Ohio.
Leader Batchelder and Leader Cafaro, Lt. Governor Fisher, statewide
elected officials, members of the Cabinet, and a special word
of thanks to Director Terry Collins who is retiring after 33
years of service to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction,
members of the General Assembly and the Supreme Court, distinguished
guests, First Lady Frances Strickland, and my fellow Ohioans...
I believe in Ohio.
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Long-Term
Implications of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Budget
by Douglas Elmendorf
|
CBO
Releases the Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2010-2020
by Douglas Elmendorf
|
Delaware
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart Licenses World's
First Serial Captive Insurance Company
"This is a break-through in the captive insurance world
with the first captive of this type. I am proud that Delaware,
the Global State, is once again blazing a new trail in the world
of commerce.
|
Colombia
Anticipates Free Trade Deal With Panama In Weeks
Visiting Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said Friday that his
government is working on a Free Trade Agreement with Panama,
which could be reached "in a few weeks." "We have
all the enthusiasm to achieve in a few weeks the FTA with Panama,"
Uribe said at a regional business conference.
|
Rice
delivery in Haiti
iReporter Chris Morrow flew to Haiti and documented the delivery
of rice to those affected by the earthquake.
|
Atlanta
mayor talks stimulus
CNN's Rick Sanchez asks Mayor Kasim Reed how the federal stimulus
program is helping Atlanta.
|
Opinion:
Wall St. bonuses outrageous
If insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different
result, the post-crisis pay plans in the finance industry qualify
for commitment. The Wall Street financial firms claim to have
made some changes, but all the ones we have seen so far are cosmetic,
required by statute, weakened by loopholes, or circumvented.
|
Congress
questions administration's handling of terror suspect
by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
|
O'Connor
talks politics, judicial independence
by tharris330
|
Volume
53, Number 4
January 26 - The newest issue of "Studies in Intelligence"
from CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence.
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World
Factbook Updates - January 26, 2010
January 26, 2010 - In the Economy category, information has been
updated and now covers the year 2009. New photos added for Egypt
and Italy.
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Obama's
plan to help the middle class: how it might affect you
A tax credit here and an expanded program there are part of Obama's
new plan to relieve financial stress on the middle class. Among
the beneficiaries, if Congress goes along: families with children
in child care, college students, and workers without employer-sponsored
retirement programs.
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GM
vows to repay $6.7 billion in bailout money by June
GM said Monday that interim CEO Ed Whitacre will stay on permanently,
and Whitacre laid out a plan to pay back federal bailout money.
Both announcements were viewed as positive signs.
|
China
publishes new pollution targets
China will meet its binding target to reduce sulfur dioxide and
chemical oxygen demand - an indicator of water pollution - by
10% of 2005 levels in 2010, reported state media.
|
Chinese
police confiscate 1.17 bln yuan fake money in ten months
Chinese police cracked 3,688 fake-money-related cases and seized
about 1.17 billion yuan (171 million U.S. dollars) in fake bank
notes in a ten-month campaign to fight counterfeiting last year,
the Ministry of Public Security said Tuesday. The ministry's
vice minister Liu Jinguo said at a national meeting that police
had arrested 5,974 suspects involved in the cases from Jan. 20
to Nov. 20, 2009, which is 3.5 times the figure of the previous
year. Police also crashed 41 dens making fake ba ...
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China's
power generation capacity to hit 950 mln kws by end of 2010
China, with the world's second largest power capacity after the
United States, will add 85 million kilowatts of new capacity
in 2010 to bring the total to around 950 million kilowatts, industry
association said on Tuesday. Of the newly increased capacity,
55 million kilowatts will be coal-fired, 15 million kilowatts
for hydropower, 13 million kilowatts for wind power and 1.08
million kilowatts for nuclear power, the China Electricity Council
(CEC) said in a report. Power consumption increa ...
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Long-Term
Implications of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Budget
|
The
Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2020
|
S.
2869, Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act of
2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on December
17, 2009
|
H.R.
1064, Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring,
Interventing, Support, and Education Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on the Judiciary on December 2, 2009
|
H.R.
1694, An act to authorize the acquisition and protection of nationally
significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary
War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection
Program
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009
|
S.
678, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization
Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary on December 17, 2009
|
S.
714, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate
Committee on the Judiciary on January 21, 2010
|
S.
1140, La Pine Land Conveyance Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate
Comittee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009
|
S.
940, Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009
|
CAYMAN:
Government seeking to divest entities
In an effort to save jobs and revenue, Premier Hon McKeeva Bush
said that he is considering divesting certain government agencies,
including Cayman Airways (CAL) and the Department of Tourism
(DOT). “Those are the synergies that we are considering,
and we are looking at the practicality to see if it can work,”
said Mr Bush. Former Minister of Tourism, Norman Bodden OBE,
said that he recognises the close relationship between CAL and
DOT.
|
|
VIDEO:
Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion on Debt Reduction
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has formed a Debt Reduction
Task Force, which will develop and promote a bipartisan solution
to the fiscal crisis facing the nation. With Pres. Obama set
to release his budget proposal next week, both job creation and
debt reduction will likely be his prime focus.
Length: 47 min.
Published: Monday at 10:30am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Montreal Conference on Haiti
Representatives from 14 countries met in Montreal to discuss
continuing aid for Haiti. The Canadian and Haitian Prime Ministers
delivered remarks at the opening session. Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton attended on behalf of the United States. (Courtesy
of the Canadian Public Affairs Channel)
Length: 20 min.
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Jim Campbell, General Motors Company
Chevrolet General Manager Jim Campbell explains how policy-making
decisions in Washington affect the industry's future.
Length: 26 min.
Published: Today at 8am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Susan Cishke, Ford Motor Company
Group Vice President Susan Cishke continues our discussion on
the relationship between policy-making decisions in Washington
and the future of the auto industry.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Today at 8:30am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
House Majority Leader Outlines 2010 House Agenda
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) outlined the Democratic
agenda for 2010 in a speech at the National Press Club. He talked
about new jobs programs and a strategy for reducing the deficit,
as well as how Democrats could proceed with health care legislation.
Length: 1 hr.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Defense Dept. Briefing on Haiti
Commander of the U.S. Southern Command, Lietenant General Ken
Keen briefed reporters at the Pentagon via satellite from Haiti
on the ongoing relief efforts for earthquake victims.
Length: 31 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
CAP Discussion on Obama Administration's Afghanistan and Pakistan
Strategy
National Security Adviser James Jones was a featured speaker
at a forum hosted by the Center for American Progress that focused
on the Obama Administration’s strategy in Afghanistan and
Pakistan. Following his remarks, a panel examined the issue and
discussed an upcoming international conference on the country’s
future security and development in London.
Length: 1 hr. 43 min.
Published: Monday at 12pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Senate Homeland Security Hearing on Aviation Security and Northwest
Flight 253
Congress continued its series of hearings into the attempted
terrorist attack on Christmas Day 2009. The Senate Homeland Security
Cmte. examined whether more reforms to intelligence agencies
are needed. This hearing featured testimony from former 9/11
Commission Chairmen Tom Kean & Lee Hamilton.
Length:
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
CBO 2010 Budget & Economic Outlook
Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Elmendorf spoke at
the National Press Club about the Budget and Economic Outlook
for 2010 which is forecasting a $1.35 trillion deficit. The CBO
is a non-partisan agency that forecasts the budgetary impact
of legislation.
Length: 1 hr. 6 min.
Published: Today at 11am (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
First Lady Michelle Obama Remarks on 2011 Budget and Military
Families
First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to the Joint Armed Forces Officers'
Wives' Luncheon at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington about
the fiscal 2011 budget and its impact on military families.
Length: 28 min.
Published: Today at 12pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Ohio State of the State Address
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D) delivered the State of the State
Address from the State Capitol in Columbus.
Length: 59 min.
Published: Today at 12pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducted a daily press
briefing where he faced a number of questions about the President’s
proposal to freeze federal spending in certain areas of the budget.
That plan is expected to be laid out during the President’s
State of the Union speech.
Length: 45 min.
Published: Today at 12:45pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 32 min.
Published: Today at 1:30pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Migration Policy Institute on the Obama Administration's Immigration
and Customs Policy
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary John Morton, who heads
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) talked about his
vision for the agency with Doris Meissner, former Commissioner
of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Topics included
some of the major issues confronting ICE, including problems
with reform of the detention system, ICE's role in halting gun
and drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the agency's
policies regarding Haitians in United States illegally.
Length: 1 hr. 28 min.
Published: Monday at 8pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
National Network for Youth National Network for Youth 2010 Symposium
HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius delivered keynote remarks at a symposium
addressing youth homelessness. She talked about various Health
and Human Services programs that assist homeless youths, and
administration initiatives for curbing the problem.
Length: 44 min.
Published: Monday at 8:30pm (ET)
|
|
VIDEO:
Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) Press Conference on CBO Report
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) spoke to
reporters at the Capitol to discuss the Congressional Budget
Office's assessment of the proposed FY 2010 budget.
Length:
Published: Today at 2:30pm (ET)
|
Taliban
Urged to Quit With $500 Million, Merkel Says
Governments seeking to stabilize Afghanistan are planning a $500
million program to lure Taliban fighters back into civilian society,
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
|
Bernanke
Gains More Senate Support, Plans Additional Meetings
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke gained more support
from U.S. senators for a second term and prepared to work around
a two-day policy meeting that starts today to visit lawmakers.
|
U.S.
Stocks Rise on Confidence, Earnings
U.S. stocks rose as consumer confidence topped forecasts and
companies from Apple Inc. to Travelers Cos. beat earnings estimates,
overshadowing concern lending restrictions in China will stifle
global growth. The dollar climbed against most of its major counterparts
on speculation China’s policy will discourage demand for
higher- yielding assets.
|
CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
|
Sri
Lanka Election Officials Defend Fonseka’s Presidency Bid
Sri Lankan election officials defended the right of opposition
presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka to stand in yesterday’s
ballot amid reports of a government challenge.
|
Japan’s
Exports Rise, First Time Since Lehman Failure
Japan’s exports rose for the first time since the collapse
of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., adding to signs that the world’s
second-largest economy is recovering from the global recession.
|
U.S.
Boosts Troops in Haiti as Clinton Defends Military’s Role
The U.S. ramped up its presence in Haiti to more than 15,400
soldiers, sailors and airmen as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
assailed criticism of the military’s role in the relief
efforts.
|
Bats
Wins SEC Approval to Begin Eighth Options Market in U.S.
Bats Global Markets, owner of the fourth-largest U.S. stock trading
venue, said it received regulatory approval to expand into options
and open the country’s eighth equity derivatives exchange.
|
Haiti's
first lady urges patience
The first lady of Haiti, Elizabeth Preval, has told the BBC that
people must be patient with the international aid effort after
the earthquake which struck a two weeks ago.
|
Obama
to freeze public spending
For his State of the Union address tomorrow Barack Obama is expected
to announce a three year freeze on spending in order to curb
the soaring US deficit.
|
UK
Iraq hostage tells of 'executions'
A Briton held for two-and-a-half years as a hostage in Iraq tells
of his ordeal, including mock executions.
|
Global
bosses are confident again
Most of the world's top bosses are confident about the future,
and many plan to start hiring again, a survey suggests.
|
Davos
gears up for World Economic Forum
Preparations are under way for the start of the World Economic
Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
|
Iraq
Inquiry questions for Blair
The Iraq Inquiry is set to dominate the headlines when Tony Blair
takes to the stand on Friday to give evidence on the most controversial
episode in his time in office. Adam Fleming reports.
|
Hutton:
UK Iraq role 'vital'
Former Defence Secretary John Hutton has said that it was "in
Britain's vital national security interest" to be Iraq.
|
UK
economy emerges from recession
The UK economy has come out of recession, after figures showed
growth of 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.
|
$1b
deals at Bahrain air show
(MENAFN - Arab News) The inaugural Bahrain International Air
Show, held at the Sakhir air base, has proved to be a right platform
for signing of a billion dollar deals. The organizers say that
it has ...
|
Zurich
Insurance gets license to operate in Bahrain
(MENAFN) The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) said that it has granted
a license to Zurich Insurance Company (ZIC) to open a branch
in the kingdom, Gulf Daily News reported.The new license allows
the com...
|
Wash.
Senate Democrats unveil jobs package
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Senate Democrats have unveiled several
bills that they say will help create jobs in Washington state....
|
Obama
to announce plan to respond to bioterrorism
by By EILEEN SULLIVAN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will use his State
of the Union address to unveil a new plan for a better and quicker
response to bioterrorism threats and attacks, the White House
said Tuesday....
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US
redefines Yemen strategy
by By MATTHEW LEE and LOLITA C. BALDOR
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The terror incubator in Yemen, birthplace
of the Christmas Day airliner attack, is forcing the United States
and allies to pour millions of dollars into a shaky government
that officials suspect won't spend the money wisely and isn't
fully committed to the battle against al-Qaida....
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Obama's
speech to tout plans to energize economy
by By JENNIFER LOVEN
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will try to pivot past
rocky times for the nation and himself Wednesday night in his
first State of the Union address, offering a skeptical public
repackaged plans to energize the economy, stem a tide of red
ink and strengthen anti-terror defenses....
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Dairy
Centers Debut in Afghan Province
The Czech Republic-led provincial reconstruction team and the
Logar, Afghanistan, agriculture department completed two dairy
centers that will help the local people who used to collect milk
in fuel canisters.
|
Combined
Forces Capture Insurgents Across Afghanistan
Afghan and international forces captured multiple insurgents,
including a Taliban cell leader, in operations across five Afghan
provinces.
|
Iraq
President, Premier and Speaker discuss progresses
Iraq President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki
and House Speaker Ayad Al Samarrai held on Saturday night a meeting
at Talabani’s house in Baghdad. During the meeting the officials
discussed the most important political issues especially the
decisions of Justice and Accountability ...
|
Iraq
to set a new railway soon
Iraq Ministry of Transportation said that it will call foreign
companies to build a new railway around Baghdad with a 3 billion
dollars cost in order to enhance transportation for goods and
people. Public Company for Railways said that in a week it would
announce a plan that dates since the ...
|
Iraq
arrests Qaeda suspects planning attack
Iraqi security forces in Karbala arrested 11 Al Qaeda members
in northern Babel and Karbala who were plotting for attacks on
pilgrims during Imam Hussein Arbaein. First investigations have
proved that suspects were plotting for attacks against pilgrims
in the city and planning to distribute ...
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Iraq
Parliament adjourns vote on 2010 budget
Iraqi Parliament adjourned voting on 2010 budget till Tuesday’s
session after it called on some political parties to introduce
more amendments to the budget. Amendments include mainly reducing
social benefits of the three presidencies. For more details,
click on play movie.
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Kurdistan
leader meets US President
Iraq’s Kurdistan leader Massoud Barazani met with US President
Barack Obama in Washington at the start of an official visit
to the United States. Barazani’s visit is aimed at disusing
latest developments in the country. Talks evolved preparation
for Iraq’s general elections in addition to ...
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Germany
to increase Afghan forces
Berlin to send 500 extra troops to country to train security
services and protect civilians.
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Guinea
appoints civilian PM
Opposition leader sworn-in as nation moves towards elections
and away from m
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Global
Unions: Reform Banks Worldwide
by James Parks
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Union
Leaders Give Chavez-Thompson ‘Full Support’ in Texas
Lt. Gov. Race
by Mike Hall
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IMF,
World Bank cancel 1.6 billion dollars in Afghan debt
Washington - Afghanistan has received 1.6 billion dollars in
debt relief from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank
and the Paris Club of creditors, the three groups said Tuesday.
The announ...
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2009
Tax Breaks for Haiti Donations
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President
Obama and Vice President Biden Preview Initiatives for Middle
Class Families
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President
Obama Signs Arizona Emergency Declaration
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Statement
by the President on India Republic Day
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President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
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Presidential
Delegation to Poland to Attend the Commemoration of the 65th
Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
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Obama
Announces Presidential Delegation to Honduras
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/26/10
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Remarks
by the President and Vice President at Middle Class Task Force
Meeting
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Remarks
by The President Welcoming the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers
to the White House
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Remarks
by the First Lady at the Joint Armed Forces Officers' Wives'
Luncheon
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Another
Milestone In Making Government More Accessible and Accountable
Posted by Norm Eisen on January 23, 2010 at 12:12 PM EST
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How
"Open Gov" Datasets Affect Parents and Consumers
Posted by Vivek Kundra on January 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM EST
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For
Your Entertainment and Information: Robert Gibbs on the White
House iPhone App
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 25, 2010 at 10:19 AM EST
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U.S.
Navy Sailors: Compassion and Strength on the ground in Haiti
Posted by Lt. Lesley Lykins on January 25, 2010 at 2:15 PM EST
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The
President and Vice President Together on Easing Burdens for the
Middle Class
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 25, 2010 at 3:25 PM EST
President Obama and Vice President Biden
held a Middle Class Task Force meeting during which they discussed
key initiatives for middle class families. Topics of discussion
previewed the major themes of the President's State of the Union
address, which include creating good jobs, addressing the deficit,
changing Washington, and fighting for middle class families.
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State
of the Union 2.0
Posted by Macon Phillips on January 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM EST
When President Obama walks into the Capitol
on Wednesday to deliver his State of the Union speech, millions
of American viewers will tune in. It is a unique moment for the
President to address the public on a broad spectrum of issues,
including economic recovery and job creation. Of course, many
Americans will react to the speech with questions, comments,
and concerns.
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CNN
Sets the Record Straight
Posted by Liz Oxhorn on January 26, 2010 at 8:46 AM EST
Last month, two Senators – who, by
the way, opposed the Recovery Act from the beginning – released
a report claiming that Recovery Act funds have largely been wasted
or mismanaged and the program is not working. Curiously, their
report came just as we learned the economy had begun to grow
again for the first time in more than a year – something
many economists say is largely due to the Recovery Act –
and right after the Congressional Budget Office, Congress’s
nonpartisan research arm embraced by Members of Congress on both
sides of the aisle, said that the Recovery Act was already responsible
for well over 1 million jobs. At the time, we debunked many of
the claims in the report.
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Faces
of Recovery
Posted by Liz Oxhorn on January 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM EST
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The
Winds of Recovery are Blowing Across the Nation
Posted by Heather Zichal on January 26, 2010 at 11:15 AM EST
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The
Cabinet Reporting to the President … and to You
Posted by Chris Lu on January 26, 2010 at 11:34 AM EST
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A
Closer Look
Posted by Jim Gilio on January 26, 2010 at 12:11 PM EST
This week, CNN has been taking a good,
hard look at the Recovery Act and examining some of the projects
being funded across the country to create jobs and drive economic
growth. As they do this, they’re asking some questions about
how Recovery dollars are being spent. We wanted to provide the
full set of facts about some of the projects featured.
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Budget
Freeze-eology 101: Hatchets vs. Scalpels
Posted by Jared Bernstein on January 26, 2010 at 1:40 PM EST
So I’m on my way to do a TV interview
last night on a set of middle-class initiatives we announced
yesterday, when I learn that what they really want to talk about
is our proposed freeze on non-security discretionary spending.
Ok — I’m flexible — and in fact, the two are related
in an important way that folks need to understand.
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A
New Day for the Civil Service
Posted by John Berry on January 26, 2010 at 4:33 PM EST
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DSCC
urges dems to define opponents early
Posted: January 26th, 2010 02:57 PM ET
The DSCC is urging the party's 2010 candidates to definte their
Republican opponents early.
(CNN) – In the wake of the surprising Massachusetts special
election result last week, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign
Committee is urging the party's 2010 candidates to define their
Republican opponents early.
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Justice
Department drops probe of Democratic Rep. Mollohan
Posted: January 26th, 2010 03:45 PM ET
From CNN Justice Producer Terry Frieden
Washington (CNN) - The Justice Department
has ended its long-running investigation into the finances of
veteran Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan of West Virginia, without
filing criminal charges.
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House
majority leader: Congress should pass jobs bill right away
Posted: January 26th, 2010 05:04 PM ET
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Tuesday that a jobs bill
passed by the House should be approved by the Senate and sent
to President Obama's desk as soon as possible.
Washington (CNN) – A jobs bill passed by the House should
be approved by the Senate and sent to President Barack Obama
as soon as possible, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Tuesday.
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Obama
meets with business leaders
Posted: January 26th, 2010 06:12 PM ET
From CNN White House Producer Jamie Crawford
Washington (CNN) – On the day before
President Obama delivers his first State of the Union address,
he broke bread at a private White House luncheon with top business
leaders representing the insurance, oil, and banking industries.
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Obama
to Propose Budget Freeze
President Obama "intends to propose a three-year freeze
in spending that accounts for one-sixth of the federal budget
-- a move meant to quell rising voter concern over the deficit
but whose practical impact will be muted," the Wall Street
Journal reports.
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Gillibrand,
Cuomo Lead in New York
A new DailyKos/Research 2000 poll in New York finds Sen. Kirsten
Gillibrand (D) leading potential Democratic primary rival Harold
Ford (D), 41% to 27%, with another 29% still undecided.
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Arrests
in Plot to Bug Senator's Office
Alleging a plot to wiretap Sen. Mary Landrieu's (D-LA) office
in New Orleans, the FBI arrested four people, including James
O'Keefe, a conservative filmmaker whose undercover videos at
ACORN field offices severely damaged the advocacy group's credibility,
reports the New Orleans Times Picayune.
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DoD
Contracts for January 25, 2010
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:03:00 -0600
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U.S.,
Iraqi Aviators Fly Together
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:53:00 -0600
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BROWN
BAG- The Harris County Voter Registration Lawsuit Settlement
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 12:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00pm
Where: Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters
To see more details and RSVP
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State
Department Remarks With Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
After Their Meeting
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:32:10 -0600
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Ada
County Democrats State of the Union Watch Party
This Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Falcon
Tavern. RSVP here:
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State
of the Union Watch Party
"Let's regroup, refocus, and re-engage on the vital work
ahead"
What: Cocktail Party
Start Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30pm
End Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00pm
Where: The Flat
To see more details and RSVP
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2010
California Young Democrats State Convention
"The Margin of Victory in 2010"
Start Time: Friday, April 16 at 1:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 18 at 2:00pm
Where: Los Angeles
To see more details and RSVP
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Irvine Campaign Kick-Off for the California
Fair Elections Act
The Duck Club (Newport Bay) Democrats urges
you to support the Irvine Campaign Kick-Off for the California
Fair Elections Act.
Come to the local campaign kick-off for
the California Fair Elections Act! Join Irvine Mayor Pro Tem
Larry Agran, campaign chair Trent Lange, and others so you can
help pass Fair Elections that money can't buy.
The California Fair Elections Act (CFEA)
represents fundamental election reform that will allow candidates
and elected officials to get out of the money game and get back
to solving California’s problems by creating a pilot project
for a voluntary Fair Elections public financing system of campaigns
similar to those in seven other states.
Irvine Mayor Pro Tem Larry Agran, an endorser
of the California Fair Elections Act, will talk about why he
supports it and why all Californians should!
Trent Lange, Chair of Californians for
Fair Elections, will describe how the system works, the statewide
campaign to pass the proposition, and answer all of your questions.
We will end with a brainstorming and organizing
session for the new local grassroots coalition to support the
campaign by building support locally.
Please invite anyone you know who is sick
of the outrageous amount of money in politics and might be interested
in helping bring about Fair Elections. Imagine what California
could be if our elected officials could focus on governing instead
of fundraising!
Sponsors: California Clean Money Campaign,
California Common Cause, California Nurses Association, Newport
Bay Democratic Club (Duck Club Democrats), Laguna Woods Democratic
Club, Orange County Democracy for America, Orange County Chapter
of PDA, Irvine United Congregational Church Advocates for Peace
and Justice, Reclaim Democracy, UCI Young Democrats, Women For:
Orange County, and others to be announced.
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DoD
and VA Continue to Work Toward Interoperability
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0600
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2010
MHS Conference Opens
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0600
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Leaders
Speak on Casualty Care and Humanitarian Assistance
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0600
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Recovery Act Keeping Americans on the
Job
Today, CNN released a report entitled,
“Stimulus
got me my job,” demonstrating the positive impact that
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is having by creating
and saving jobs for Americans across the country. However, while
job losses have improved in the last year by 90%, they remain
far too high. That is why Democrats are committed to building
on our efforts to strengthen the economy and put millions of
Americans back to work.
‘It’s keeping me employed’
“I’m working on the DUO project [depleted uranium oxide],
I was in D&D [deactivation and decommissioning] and I moved
over here in October. They needed someone to run the night shift
so I came over. It’s still stimulus funded and it’s
keeping me employed.” – Bobby Jones, Administrative
general foreman, 1/25/2010
‘I’m making an impact’
“I just got assigned as a project manager of a highway safety
improvement project -- the goal is to identify intersections
with high crash rates and work with consultants to mitigate accidents
and make them safer. It feels good to know that these are some
of the roads I drive on and that my coworkers and friends drive
on. It feels good to know I’m making an impact…. None
of this would be possible without the stimulus and I’m very
grateful for that.” – Wellington Hall, Traffic engineer,
1/25/2010
‘I cannot imagine doing anything else’
“I had wanted to work for this organization six months prior
to being offered my current position. They had a part-time opening
but I needed full-time. When the [stimulus] funding came through,
they offered me a position. Without a doubt, the funding made
it possible for me to have this job. We've also, through stimulus,
been able to hire more employees and that's great.” –
Patricia Dunn, Nurse practitioner, 1/25/2010
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Increase
to the Refugee Reception and Placement Per Capita Grant
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:25 -0600
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Highlights:
Friends of Haiti Meeting
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Fact
Sheets: Increase to the Refugee Reception and Placement Per Capita
Grant
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:25 -0600
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Guadaupe County, Texas Democrats.
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Subject: Meet the Candidates
You are invited to an Evening with the
Candidates on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the GVEC Community
Room, located at 927
N. Hwy 46 in Seguin (north side of the building), the meeting
will begin
at 7:00 PM, but please arrive by 6:30 for refreshments and an
opportunity to meet US Representative Henry Cuellar, local
and district candidates or their representatives. Don’t
miss this
important meeting!
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Kick off 2010! State of the Union Parties
across SD WED. JAN 27!!
Across the state Dems are getting together
to show our candidates we support them in 2010. Let's kick off
the year right by getting together and getting involved.
In addition to hearing President Obama's
State of the Union Address, we will have taped messages from
our gubernatorial candidates, Sen. Scott Heidepriem and Ron Volesky
and Secretary of State candidate Ben Nesselhuf. In Sioux Falls
you can hear a speech from our mayoral candidate, Mike Huether.
There will also be calls for action from Organizing for America
and Repower America.
Sioux Falls
Labor Temple – Chili and Corn Bread
101 South Fairfax Avenue
Contact 605-271-5405 to RSVP
6:30pm CT
Vermillion
USD Student Center Ball Room, 7pm CT
Mitchell
Lifequest
804 North Mentzer Street, 7pm CT
Rapid City
Deanna Dowlin’s House – Pot Luck
704 Field View
Contact 605-430-5715, 6pm MT
Aberdeen
Contact Kristin Aschenbrenner, 630-204-1423, 7pm CT
Huron
Contact Chuck Groth for a local location: 605-352-1525
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY
26, 2010
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted…
Last Vote Predicted…
12:30 p.m.: Morning Hour
2:00 p.m.: Legislative Business 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
“One Minutes”
Suspensions (8 Bills)
H.Res.
583 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives
that Lester Flatt has made an invaluable contribution to American
art as both a songwriter and a performer, leaving an indelible
legacy in bluegrass music (Rep. Davis (TN) - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
990 - Expressing support for designation of January 2010
as "National Mentoring Month" (Rep. McCollum - Education
and Labor)
H.Res.
1030 - Congratulating Messiah College men's and women's soccer
teams on winning the 2009 NCAA Division III national championships
(Rep. Platts - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1029 - Expressing support for designation of the week of
February 1 through February 5, 2010, as "National School
Counseling Week" (Rep. Linda Sanchez - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1011 - Recognizing the importance of cervical health and
of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages and supporting
the goals and ideals of Cervical Health Awareness Month (Rep.
Halvorson - Energy and Commerce)
H.Res.
1003 - Expressing support for the designation of January
10, 2010, through January 16, 2010, as National Influenza Vaccination
Week (Rep. Chu - Energy and Commerce)
H.Res.
1024 - Expressing support for designation of January as Poverty
in America Awareness Month (Rep. McDermott - Ways and Means)
S. __ - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake
Act (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means/Energy and Commerce)
* 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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Haiti
Ministerial Preparatory Conference
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Montreal, Canada
January 25, 2010
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State
Representative Patrick Rose and the Bill White for Texas
"The Future of Texas"
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30pm
End Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30pm
Where: LBJ Student Center 3-9.1
To see more details and RSVP
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Groundhog
Day Celebration & Fundraiser for Steve Reilley for Judge
"Don't allow Four More Years of Winter at the Courthouse!"
Start Time: Tuesday, February 2 at 5:30pm
End Time: Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30pm
Where: The Corkscrew, 1919 Washington, Houston, Texas 77007
To see more details and RSVP
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Dalai
Lama's Special Envoys Meeting with Chinese Officials
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:31:26 -0600
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NEW GOV JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS have
been posted at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/
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NASA'S
Mars Rover Spirit Topic Of Media Call Jan. 26
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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State
of the Union watch party
What: Movie/TV Night
Start Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30pm
End Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 9:00pm
Where: Skylark Lounge
To see more details and RSVP
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Background
Notes : Namibia (01/10)
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:07:41 -0600
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Michigan
Students Connect with Orbiting Astronauts for Out of this World
Conversation
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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HUD
Invitation for Bid: Elders Place and Elders Place II Apts., Philadelphia,
PA 19144
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President
Obama, Secretary Vilsack Announce Intent to Nominate Dr. Elisabeth
Hagen as USDA Under Secretary For Food Safety
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:50:54 -0600
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U.S.-EU
Joint Declaration on Aviation Security
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
The Ministers of the Member States of the European Union, together
with the Vice President of the European Commission and the Secretary
of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of
America, meeting informally in Toledo, (Spain), have discussed
current terrorists threats, in particular the attempted attack
on an aircraft approaching Detroit on 25th December 2009, ways
to strengthen international security measures and standards for
aviation security, and an upcoming global dialogue on securing
international travel.
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - January 26
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:46:15 -0600
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US-CERT Current Activity
Google Releases Chrome 4.0.249.78
Original release date: January 26, 2010
at 8:26 am
Last revised: January 26, 2010 at 8:26 am
Google has released Chrome 4.0.249.78 for
Windows to address multiple
vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker
to
execute arbitrary code, obtain sensitive information, bypass
security
restrictions, or cause a denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the Google
Chrome Releases blog entry and update to Chrome 4.0.249.78 for
Windows
to help mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/01/stable-channel-update_25.html>
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OIG
Reports and Publications: OIG Releases
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:17:41 -0600
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THE
DAILY WHIPLINE | TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
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New
Distribution System Powers Iraqi Province
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:13:00 -0600
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Majority Leader Hoyer Delivers Speech
on 2010 Agenda at National Press Club
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered a speech today on Congress’s
agenda for the new legislative session in 2010 at a National
Press Club Newsmakers event. Below are his remarks as prepared
for delivery:
“When President Obama spoke to the Democratic Caucus this
month, he took a moment to remind each of us how and why we were
called to public service: ‘We were willing to stand up in
the public square, risk loss, risk embarrassment, because we
knew in our hearts that something wasn’t right.’ Frustration
is part of public service, whenever we see that the ideals we
hold to be true are not within reach of our communities. Our
test is whether we can turn our frustration into something constructive—whether
we can be passionately positive.
“And that is especially the case in
2010, as Congress begins a new session and as we gather to hear
the State of the Union address. This is a time of economic pain
for millions of Americans, and fear for their families’
future; and in 2010, many expect that economic pain to be translated
into political pain for Democrats, the incumbent party. That’s
what we saw in Massachusetts. If Democrats didn’t share
America’s economic urgency, we would deserve to lose more
seats.
“But when I look at the members of
our Caucus, I see that urgency every day; and it only grows when
we reflect on why we are here in the first place. As we took
our oaths a year ago, we knew that things weren’t right
in America. We saw it in the lives of the millions of Americans
out of work; in the families forced to leave their homes; in
the elderly doubting the security of their retirements after
lives of hard work. We saw it in small businesses laying off
workers in the face of falling sales and rising health care costs.
“We knew that things weren’t
right when our middle class has been running just to stand still
for nearly a decade. And we knew that something wasn’t right
in a political culture that thrived for too long on easy choices;
on the philosophy of ‘deficits don’t matter’;
on entitlements, wars, and tax cuts for the privileged, all paid
for with borrowed cash to be paid back by our children. For six
years, our Republican colleagues had an unprecedented chance
to put their ideology into law. And they drove our economy into
a ditch.
“That failure is a fact, and we have
to learn from it if we want to do better. But placing blame is
not the point, because America’s recovery is our responsibility—the
shared responsibility of both parties, and the test on which
we should be judged. Democrats have accepted it; Republicans
should, too.
“We accepted responsibility when,
weeks into President Obama’s, term we passed the Recovery
Act: a plan supported by economists across the spectrum, premised
on the idea that when consumers and businesses are justifiably
afraid to spend in a recession, government has to pick up the
slack. The Recovery Act passed without a single Republican vote,
just as President Clinton’s 1993 economic policy did—the
same policy that helped lead to the best economy we have seen
in 50 years. As they did in 1993, the minority essentially bet
on the failure of our economy. As the Recovery Act was being
debated, campaign chairman Pete Sessions told his party: Republicans
‘need to get over the idea that they’re participating
in legislation.’
“Despite a year of Republican efforts
to paint the Recovery Act as unsuccessful, many conservative
economists agree that it has grown our economy and saved and
created jobs: John H. Malkin of the American Enterprise Institute
recently concluded that the Recovery Act helped add ‘about
4 percentage points to U.S. growth’ during the second half
of 2009.
“According to the nonpartisan Congressional
Budget Office, the Recovery Act is already responsible for as
many as 2.4 million jobs. It has seen job losses decrease from
more than two million during the last three months of the Bush
administration to 200,000 in the last quarter of last year. It
ensured that teachers, firefighters, and police officers would
stay on the job across America, educating our children, protecting
our homes, and keeping our streets safe. It has cut taxes for
95% of working families, made loans to nearly 40,000 small businesses,
and funded over 11,500 transportation construction projects.
And thanks largely to the Recovery Act, our economy grew by 2.2%
in the last fiscal quarter, its fastest rate in two years; in
the first quarter of 2009, by contrast, our economy shrank by
6.4%. Unfortunately, many of my Republican colleagues, either
out of ignorance or with intent, ignore those improvements.
“We’ve seen progress—but
still not success. Democrats recognize that those results are
not good enough, particularly if you’re one of the millions
of Americans left jobless by the recession. That’s why creating
jobs has been at the heart of our past year’s work—which
helped make the 111th Congress one of the most productive in
American history, according to Congressional Quarterly. Democrats
helped students and businesses access credit for education and
job creation, stopped credit card companies’ exploitations
of their customers, extended unemployment insurance, and helped
families keep their homes.
“In 2010, our efforts will be even
more focused and vigorous, with both job creation and long-term
deficit reductions as our most important priorities.
“That’s why the House passed
the Jobs for Main Street Act to invest in job-creating infrastructure
projects, increase the availability of loans to small businesses,
and increase emergency aid for families that continue to struggle
with long-term joblessness, which is not only essential to those
who are making a good-faith effort to find work, but a direct
spark to local economies. And the bill will help us build roads,
lay tracks, upgrade water systems, and more—some of the
best ways to create good-paying jobs.
“It is crucial to get a jobs bill
to the President’s desk as soon as possible, and to continue
to search out the most innovative ideas from economists, small
businesses, and communities to create jobs and strengthen the
middle class—including those initiatives just laid out by
the White House’s Middle Class Task Force.
“Creating jobs is priority number
one. At the same time, however, we must deal effectively with
our exploding debt. In the last administration, fiscal denial
turned a massive surplus into record deficits; on today’s
right, fiscal denial decries the deficit while pleading for more
debt-financed tax cuts. Meanwhile, the country is rightfully
worried that Washington is spending too much money. Democrats
get it, and we will do something about it.
“Our country faces hard choices that
can no longer be put off—so we are working to pass strong
pay-as-you-go legislation, because the pledge to pay for what
we buy is a proven deficit-reducer. For the same reason, President
Obama has announced a freeze of non-security discretionary spending,
which will require us to choose our top priorities for funding
and work even harder to eliminate wasteful spending.
“But that will not be nearly enough.
The single greatest contributor to our deficit is the growing
cost of our entitlement programs, which is why I’m eager
to work with a bipartisan commission to tackle our long-term
budgetary challenges. Even if it is ultimately created by executive
order, the leadership in Congress has pledged to bring up its
recommendations for an up-or-down vote. If Republicans are as
concerned about the deficit as they say, I hope they’ll
participate and contribute their ideas on how to achieve fiscal
balance—instead of sitting the process out, as they are
threatening.
“Some may argue that creating jobs
and reducing the deficit are contradictory goals. But in truth,
unemployment and a slow economy are among the most powerful drivers
of our deficit. We cannot get our budget under control until
Americans are back at work, and our economy is consistently growing
again.
“As I have said, the economy was also
the focus in 2009, from the Recovery Act to the long, open debate
on health insurance reform. Health reform has not been a distraction
from these hard economic times—in fact, times like these
show how vitally it is needed. With the ability to bring assurance
of coverage and lower costs to working American families, and
to create some 4 million jobs over the next decade, reform is
a powerful response to economic insecurity. Which of us hasn’t
heard of a business unable to create a needed job because of
health care costs?
“That’s why Democrats are taking
time to find the best way of making reform a reality. As I see
it, we have four options. The first is to not pass a bill. The
second is to try to pass a smaller bill that will make some very
modest improvements for Americans—assuming that Republicans
want to work with us. The third is for the House to pass the
Senate’s bill as-is. And the fourth is for the House to
pass the Senate bill and both chambers to pass a fixes bill to
bridge their differences on issues such as affordability and
funding. All of these choices have pluses and minuses. Democratic
leaders are taking time to talk to our Members about what they
are hearing from their constituents, and to digest with some
clarity the messages that voters in Massachusetts were sending.
“So there are no easy choices. But the objective of accessible,
affordable, quality health care remains. It remains because every
presidential candidate in 2008, from both parties, identified
a health care crisis that is squeezing the middle class, and
a status quo that cannot be sustained. It remains because Social
Security and Medicare and Medicaid were all attacked in their
own time as the end of the American way of life—and are
now a cherished part of our social compact. And it remains because
in Massachusetts, the state that has already adopted a similar
health care program, not even the Republican Senate candidate—who
voted for the state plan—would speak against it.
“This year, we will also work hard
to enact legislation to build our energy independence and create
clean-energy jobs.
“And we will push for final passage
of Wall Street reform to bring accountability back to our financial
sector. That bill will protect Americans from some of the most
abusive practices that led up to the economic crisis, keep taxpayers
off the hook for future bailouts to ‘to-big-to-fail’
firms, and safeguard our entire economy from another collapse
brought on by Wall Street’s most reckless gamblers.
“Energy legislation and regulatory
reform are both powerful actions on behalf of the middle class.
It goes without saying that, if the majority ruled in the Senate,
America would be closer to energy independence, and the rules
for Wall Street would be clearer, more definite, and tougher.
But we know that the majority does not rule: in the last two
Congresses, Republican minorities have broken all-time records
for abuse of the filibuster, turning the Senate from George Washington’s
cooling saucer into the place where solutions to our nation’s
most pressing problems are put into a deep freeze.
“Under the current rules, taking a
posture of permanent obstruction is the Republicans’ right.
But this fall, we will challenge them to stand up, own their
record, and offer something more than opposition.
“But in 2010, Republicans, by their own admission, will
offer a steady diet of negativity. As Politico reports, Republicans
‘will attack Democrats relentlessly….Internally, Republicans
call it the ‘80-20 strategy,’ which, loosely interpreted,
means spending 80 percent of the time whacking Democrats and
the remainder talking up their own ideas.’
“Unfortunately, in this political
environment, constructive Republicans are a minority of a minority.
In fact, my State of Maryland is mourning the death of one such
leader—Senator Charles ‘Mac’ Mathias, who, while
a loyal Republican, was committed to bipartisanship and constructive
solutions.
“Finally, as we tackle our challenges
at home, we must continue our vigilance against threats from
abroad. The failed attack on Christmas Day reminded us of the
persistence of America’s enemies, and President Obama was
right to demand greater accountability and cooperation from our
intelligence services as a result. In Afghanistan, President
Obama set in motion a troop increase intended to prevent that
nation from reverting to a terrorist haven. And in Iraq, December
was the first month without American combat deaths since the
war began, a hopeful sign as the United States prepares to withdraw
combat forces this year. As we speak, American troops are risking
their lives around the world, and our terrorist enemies are working
hard to undermine our defenses; but the president’s thoughtful
decision-making process and efforts to rebuild relationships
with our allies are signs of a wise foreign policy at work.
“In closing, we know that this is
a time of real anger in America. For those of us who weren’t
alive for the Great Depression, these are the hardest times we’ve
ever seen. And the size of our hardship is the size of our test.
For those of us called to govern, the test is this: will we profit
from anger and seek power for its own sake? Or can we show the
people who sent us here a hope worth fighting for—a country
creating jobs once more; a prosperity that’s truly and deeply
shared; a Congress not afraid to look our fiscal future in the
face and protect generations to come from irresponsible policies;
a country that holds Wall Street interests to account, that no
longer ties wealth to health; a country that’s building
again?
“It’s a test America has seen
before. And history can give us this much comfort: America has
never failed it.”
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Democratic
Leaders Unite on Health Care Strategy
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
WASHINGTON - Democratic congressional leaders are uniting around
their last, best hope for salvaging President Barack Obama's
sweeping health care overhaul.
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Mullen
on Afghanistan
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:50:21 -0600
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen,
says the U.S. is in Afghanistan for the long haul.
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LTG
Keen on Haiti
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:46:56 -0600
USSOUTHCOM Deputy Commander and Commander of Task Force Haiti,
LTG Ken Keen, speaks about the U.S. plan in Haiti.
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State
Department Interview With Michele Kelemen of NPR
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:37:12 -0600
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State
Department Interview With April Ryan of American Urban Radio
Networks
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:39:25 -0600
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Good Afternoon,
Tomorrow evening, President Obama will
stand before a joint session of Congress and deliver his first
State of the Union address outlining where we are and where we’re
going as a Nation. In preparation for this annual address, he
asked his Cabinet to take a moment to prepare a similar report
for the American people.
In short videos, members of the President’s
Cabinet report back to you on their progress this first year
and outline what lies ahead for their departments and agencies
to keep America moving forward. Secretary Sebelius talks about
the Department of Health and Human Services' successes helping
to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus; Department of Energy
Secretary Chu highlights the thousands of green jobs they’ve
created using Recovery Act dollars; and Secretary Clinton details
the Department of State’s efforts to restore global partnerships.
Take a look and get a sense of what’s
to come in tomorrow’s State of the Union address:
VIEW VIDEO
When President Obama took office a year
ago, we faced an array of historic challenges: an economy in
freefall, job losses averaging almost 700,000 a month, a middle
class under assault, two wars and badly frayed global alliances.
Faced with these unparalleled challenges,
the President and his Cabinet got to work. The Administration
took bold steps to rescue the country from a potential second
Great Depression; to rebuild the economy for the long-term, so
businesses can thrive, the middle class can grow and all our
families can be more secure; and to restore America’s leadership
in the world as we wrestle with the global challenges of the
21st Century.
Check out the Cabinet’s
reports and learn more about what we’ve done this past
year and how we plan to keep our Nation moving forward in the
next.
Thank you,
Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to the President
P.S. Tomorrow at 9 p.m. EST, remember to watch the President’s
State of the Union address live at WhiteHouse.gov.
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DoD
Seeks to Curb Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0600
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UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND
Office of Public Affairs
Scott Air Force Base IL 62225-5357
(618) 229-4828
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
RELEASE NUMBER: 100126-1
USTRANSCOM offers air and sea lift instructions
for NGOs conducting
humanitarian relief
By Army Maj. James Lowe, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - The U.S. Transportation
Command posted
instructions today on its Web site offering instructions to non-governmental
or non-profit organizations seeking air and sea lift for humanitarian
supplies and relief personnel.
"How Do I Get Lift?" is an interactive
presentation which steers customers
through the process of acquiring qualifying military-provided
transportation
for cargo or people.
Following the recent crisis in Haiti, numerous
NGOs and non-profits
requested a simple way to navigate through complex U.S. military
rules
regulating the movement of cargo and passengers.
"This presentation meets a need in
the national humanitarian relief
community," said Lance Carpenter, chief of USTRANSCOMs Joint
Interagency
Communication Group, "It will help NGOs more easily and
quickly identify
qualifying opportunities to move relief supplies and personnel
into places
like Haiti."
The presentation is located on the USTRANSCOM
Web site at
http://www.transcom.mil/TransportFAQs.ppsx.
It is a resource guide which
allows customers to investigate either air or surface transportation
options. Surface transportation includes ship, train and truck.
Sometimes
a combination of air and surface are most appropriate. Clear
guidelines,
including telephone and e-mail contact information for military
transportation experts, streamline the process for NGOs seeking
to move
goods or personnel.
USTRANSCOM orchestrates transportation
solutions for military and
nonmilitary customers through its three components: The Army's
Military
Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and Air Force's Air
Mobility
Command, both co-located with USTRANSCOM at Scott Air Force Base,
and the
Navy's Military Sealift Command, headquartered in Washington
D.C.
USTRANSCOM provides transportation for
U.S. government relief efforts
throughout the world. The command is committed to establishing
and
sustaining the flow of humanitarian relief to the government
of Haiti
through Operation Unified Response.
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A
Historic Department of Justice Takedown
The arrest last week of 22 business executives in an overseas
bribery scheme is the largest in the history of a 1977 anti-corruption
law.
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BAY
AREA STATEWIDE CANDIDATES FORUM
"Come hear from each of this year's candidates for statewide
office..."
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, February 6 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 6 at 4:00pm
Where: SEIU Local 87
To see more details and RSVP
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Economic
Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
Updates:
ARRA weekly report now available.
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Congressional
Appearances for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
January 20-21, 2010
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Leadership
for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
Officer for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, Margo Schlanger
Director of the Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement, Grayling
Williams
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Homeland
Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM)
(PDF, 413 pages - 6.03 MB)
HSAM implements and supplements the Federal Acquisition Regulation
and the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation. Effective as
of October 1, 2009.
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Background
Notes : Peru (01/10)
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:05:18 -0600
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DoD
Senior Executive Service Appointments And Reassignments
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:47:00 -0600
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FACT: Democratic Efforts Provided Foundation
for Job Creation, Economic Recovery
In October 2008, Democrats worked with
the Bush Administration in a good faith effort to pass legislation
to prevent the economy from collapsing into a depression. In
February 2009, Democrats worked with President Obama to enact
recovery legislation to begin the long process of repairing our
damaged economy and creating jobs. Democrats passed the Recovery
Act and other job-creating measures with no Republican support,
despite the fact that the economy was on the verge of collapse
and all signs indicated that we needed to act. Today, the economy
is seeing signs of improvement – declining job losses, GDP
growth, and stock market gains – but it is clear that Americans
are still hurting. As our nation continues to face a recovering
economy, Democrats remain focused on creating jobs and invite
Republicans to put forward substantive ideas and work with us
to create jobs and lay the foundation for a stronger economy.
Click
here to read more about Democratic job creation.
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Treasury
Announces Conclusion of Tax treaty Negotiations with Chile
January 26, 2010
TG-513
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An
Update on the Review of the Horizontal Merger Guidelines
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:30:08 -0600
Remarks as Prepared for the Horizontal Merger Guidelines Review
Project's Final Workshop by Assistant Attorney General Christine
A. Varney on January 26, 2010.
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Remarks
as Prepared for Delivery by Assistant Attorney General Christine
Varney at Ticketmaster/Live Nation Pen-and-Pad Briefing
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:45:12 -0600
The Department of Justice is requiring significant changes to
the merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Under the proposed
settlement, Ticketmaster will license its ticketing software,
divest substantial ticketing assets, and be subject to anticompetitive
bundling, anti-retaliation, and data-firewall provisions for
ten years.
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FBI
Plans to Hire Thousands
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DoD
Contracts for January 26, 2010
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:07:00 -0600
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Hoyer: Hope Republicans Work With Us
on Fiscal Responsibility Measures
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
fiscal responsibility measures being worked on by Democrats,
as the Congressional Budget Office released their 10-year budgetary
outlook this morning and Republicans defeated the Conrad-Gregg
commission amendment in the Senate this afternoon:
“It’s unfortunate that a majority of Senate Republicans
chose to block an attempt today to create a bipartisan fiscal
commission that would set a long-term path to a balanced budget.
“This vote is more remarkable considering the CBO released
a report today that shows we are continuing to confront the large
deficits that we inherited from Republicans.
“Democrats are taking action to bring those deficits down,
including expected adoption of statutory paygo, and a proposal
from the President to freeze non-defense discretionary spending.
So far, Republicans have chosen not to work with us in our efforts
to reduce the deficit. I regret that, and I hope that Republicans
see these as areas where they can change course and start to
work with us on an issue of vital importance to the American
people.”
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule 1/27/2010
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:13:00 -0600
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Division
Commander To Brief Live From Iraq
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:07:00 -0600
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Hoyer Statement on GM Decision Letting
Binding Arbitration Process Continue
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the decision by General Motors not to challenge the binding arbitration
process for terminated dealers:
“I am very pleased that General Motors has decided not to
challenge the binding arbitration process for terminated dealers.
With this decision, GM Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre has demonstrated
GM’s commitment to having the strongest possible dealer
network. It is also a recognition that GM must solidify that
network as soon as possible so it can return to profitability
and keep Americans on the job. It is my hope that Chrysler will
follow GM’s lead.”
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San Francisco Young Democrats
What: CBAY
Statewide Candidate Forum
Where: Local 87, 240 Golden Gate Ave.
When: Saturday, February 6th @ 1 pm
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Contact
Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia Marks First Anniversary
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:29:28 -0600
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U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu to Address
the 2010 Clean Energy, Jobs and Security Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Energy Secretary Steven Chu will be
the keynote speaker for the 2010 Clean Energy, Jobs and Security
Forum luncheon. It brings leaders in business, labor, national
security, faith, science and economics together to discuss their
support for strong clean energy and climate legislation. Secretary
Chu’s keynote remarks will bring the two day forum to a
close with a discussion of the future of America’s clean
energy economy.
WHAT: Energy Secretary Steven Chu to keynote the 2010 Clean Energy,
Jobs and Security Forum.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
12:45 PM EST
WHERE: United States Capitol
Kennedy Caucus Room
Washington, DC
-DOE-
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Counter
IED
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:02:59 -0600
Counter IED efforts in Afghanistan hope to reduce the number
of combat casualties.
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New
York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Town
Hall Meeting for Employees Marking One Year at State
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:05:19 -0600
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Four
Men Arrested for Entering Government Property Under False Pretenses
for the Purpose of Committing a Felony
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Financial
Data for Futures Commission Merchants for CFTC.gov.
Selected FCM financial data as of November 30, 2009 (from reports
filed by December 31, 2009) is now available.
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0600
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Remarks
With Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani Before
Their Meeting
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:53:31 -0600
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DOD
Identifies Marine Casualties
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:04:00 -0600
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Tues. 1/26 - Weds. 1/27, 2010
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* House Majority Leader Hoyer (D-MD) Speech on the 2010 House
Agenda (10pm)
* Senate Hearing on Aviation Security and Northwest Flight 253
(11pm)
* Hearing on Homeland Security with DHS Sec. Napolitano
(12:55am)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (10am) - LIVE
* C-SPAN Coverage of the Pres. Obama's State of the Union Address
(8pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* CBO 2010 Budget & Economic Outlook Press Briefing (8pm)
* Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) Press Conference on CBO Report (9:05pm)
* First Lady Michelle Obama Remarks on 2011 Budget and Military
Families (9:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* British House of Commons Prime Minister's Questions (7am) -
LIVE
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
* C-SPAN2 Coverage of the Pres. Obama's State of the Union Address
(9pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Briefings on CBO Budget Report; Speech by Rep. Hoyer (D-MD);
Haiti Highlights (7pm)
* Hearing on Northwest Flight 253; Sec. Napolitano on Aviation
Security (8:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* House Hearing on The New York Federal Reserve Bank and AIG
(10am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Tonight:
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-span.org/Schedules/C-SPAN-Radio-Schedule.aspx
Tomorrow:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Ryan Crocker, Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
* Discussion on Pres. Obama's State of the Union Address
**********************************************************************
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Legislative
Lunch
"Free to attend - bring your lunch or buy it there."
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, February 2 at 11:45am
End Time: Tuesday, February 2 at 1:00pm
Where: The Idaho Statehouse
To see more details and RSVP
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