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Obama
seeks tax credits for companies that hire new workers
from Los Angeles Times - Top News
Designed to help small businesses, two proposals would reward
companies for hiring new workers and for giving pay raises or
increasing the hours of existing workers.
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Poland's
GDP grew 1.7% in 2009
from Poland News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
Poland's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.7% in 2009, slowing
from the 2008 growth rate of 5%. “It's exceptionally satisfying
that the prognosis, on which we based our saving and spending
pl...
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Japan
PM vows to settle US base dispute by May
from Japan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama pledged Friday to decide
by May on where to relocate a U.S. Marine base on the southern
island of Okinawa that has strained ties between the nations.
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India
plans first manned space flight in 2016
from AP Top Science News At 5:42 a.m. EST by By MUNEEZA NAQVI
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India's space agency is planning the nation's
first manned space flight for 2016, if it gets government approval
of the project budget, an official said Thursday....
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Ohio
on high-speed track
from CNN.com - Video
Ohio hopes to use $400 million in stimulus funds to build a high-speed
rail network. Affiliate WCMH reports.
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Obama
Pushes Themes of State of the Union Address
President Obama visited Tampa, Florida where he made informal
remarks and took questions at a local university
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Yanukovich
Seen as Front-Runner in Ukraine Presidential Election
by Andre de Nesnera
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister is leader of powerful "Party
of Regions" in Ukrainian parliament
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Europe
and Eurasia: Democratic Changes and Challenges in Moldova
The Europe and Eurasia Regional Policy Overview has been updated
with the Secretary of State's remarks at the Millennium Challenge
Corporation signing ceremony with the Government of Moldova,
a State Department release featuring the joint statement by the
U.S. and Moldova on the intensification of bilateral relations,
a hearing before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in
Europe (Helsinki Commission) examining democratic changes and
challenges in Moldova, a Department of Homeland Security release
featuring the U.S.-European Union Declaration on Aviation Security,
a Centre for European Reform report assessing the compatibility
of Turkey's European Union aspirations and re-emergence as a
regional power, and a Hudson Institute report analyzing national
security and the social sector in Georgia. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest
updates are in bold.
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East
Asia and the Pacific: Principles of U.S. Engagement in Asia
The East Asia and the Pacific Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a Senate hearing examining the principles of U.S.
engagement in Asia, a Heritage Foundation article analyzing the
potential impact of military basing plans on the U.S.-Japan alliance,
an Institute for Security and Development Policy article evaluating
European sanctions against Burma, a Jamestown Foundation article
assessing Indonesia's counterterrorism efforts, a German Marshall
Fund of the United States article analyzing the transatlantic
lessons for East Asian institution-building, and articles from
the Center for Strategic and International Studies evaluating
Japan's current relations with Korea and China. Please see the
Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region
- the newest updates are in bold.
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Saudi
Arabia: Saudi Public Opinion Towards Iran
The Saudi Arabia MiPAL has been updated with a Council on Foreign
Relations article analyzing Saudi Arabia's efforts to rehabilitate
terrorists and a series of Washington Institute for Near East
Policy articles evaluating Saudi public opinion towards Iran
and assessing the prospects for the transfer of power within
the Saudi Arabian government. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Pakistan:
Prospects for the Obama Administration's Strategy for Afghanistan
and Pakistan
The Pakistan MiPAL has been updated with an address by the Secretary
of Defense at Pakistan's National Defense University, the Secretary's
remarks with the Pakistani media, and a Chatham House report
assessing the prospects for the Obama Administration's strategy
for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Iraq:
Analysis of Scenarios for Funding the War in Iraq
The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with a report from the Office
of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction examining
weaknesses in the Department of State's oversight of contracts
in support of the Iraqi Police Training Program, articles from
the Council on Foreign Relations and the Jamestown Foundation
assessing the implications of Iraq's upcoming elections, a White
House briefing by the Vice President's National Security Advisor
on the situation in Iraq and the Vice President's recent visit,
and the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of scenarios for
funding the war in Iraq. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Terrorism:
Enhancing International Coordination in the Fight against Terrorism
The Terrorism MiPAL has been updated with State Department briefings
on the risks of terrorist activity in Yemen and on the escalating
ties between terrorist groups and criminal activity, a Center
for Strategic and International Studies report providing recommendations
for the U.S.'s efforts to enhance international coordination
in the fight against terrorism, a Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace article assessing the impact of the terrorist detention
center in Guantanamo Bay on U.S. national security, a Brookings
Institution report analyzing the emerging law surrounding terrorist
detention, a Congressional hearing assessing the threat posed
by al Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula, a Congressional Research
Service report examining the National Counterterrorism Center
(NCTC), a Council on Foreign Relations article analyzing the
terrorist threats associated with ungoverned spaces, the Commission
on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation
and Terrorism's report card assessing the U.S. Government's progress
in protecting the U.S. from WMD and terrorist threats, and a
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs report evaluating
al Qaeda's Weapons of Mass Destruction ambitions and capabilities.
Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.
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Haiti:
Update on Relief Efforts and the Haiti Ministerial Preparatory
Conference
The Haiti MiPAL has been updated with the latest U.S. Government
statements and briefings on the crisis in Haiti, including a
Department of Defense briefing by the Deputy Commander of the
U.S. Southern Command, a briefing by the Secretary of State at
the Haiti Ministerial Preparatory Conference, and a series of
State Department and Joint teleconferences and press conferences
providing current information on the ongoing recovery efforts,
as well as a State Department statement concerning the humanitarian
situation for Haitian orphans, a Center for Global Development
article calling for the suspension of Haiti's debt, the statement
of principles on field coordination between the United Nations
in Haiti and the U.S. Government, and a White House release providing
details on the relief operations in Haiti. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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Obama
eager to help advance climate bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday
he wants to advance a climate bill that has been stalled in the
U.S. Senate, but he did not say it had to include a cap-and-trade
market for emissions blamed for warming the planet.
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Obama
says must curb U.S. debt, vows action
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, acknowledging
failure to act could scare investors worried by a record U.S.
deficit, said on Wednesday he would create a panel to fix the
country's finances, but only offered modest budget savings of
his own.
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Obama
delivers $8 billion in rail grants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Thursday made
a down payment on an ambitious plan to develop high-speed rail
as a way to boost regional economies and provide transportation
alternatives to cars and air travel in fast-growing areas.
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House
to move 'on many fronts' on health: Pelosi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker
Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday lawmakers will move "on many
fronts" on the stalled healthcare overhaul, and could pass
smaller pieces of the bill separately.
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Senate
backs "paygo" budget-control measure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday approved a budget-control
measure that would require new spending to be offset with cuts
elsewhere, an approach that Democrats say helped turn deficits
to surpluses in the 1990s.
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Reid
says Senate Democrats to unveil jobs agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats will unveil jobs-creation legislation
next week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Thursday.
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Obama
admin: Make more modified home loans permanent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration unveiled changes
to its $75 billion home loan modification program on Thursday
in an effort to boost the number of trial home loans that become
permanent.
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U.S.
embraces Copenhagen pact, Senators rework bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama Administration formally embraced
the Copenhagen Accord on global warming on Thursday, a day after
the president urged a fractious U.S. Congress to get to work
on comprehensive legislation to stem the nation's emissions.
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Senate
OKs sanctions on Iran's fuel suppliers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday approved legislation
that would let President Barack Obama impose sanctions on Iran's
gasoline suppliers and penalize some of Tehran's elites, a move
aimed at pressuring Tehran to give up its nuclear program.
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Biden:
Budget to seek nuclear funds increase
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden said President
Barack Obama's budget proposal will include $7 billion to maintain
the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, which would be $600 million
more than Congress approved last year.
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Obama
takes retooled agenda on road after speech
TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday
he would not rest until U.S. businesses were hiring again, as
he took his recast agenda on the road and sought to dig out of
his deepest political rut since taking office.
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White
House defends Obama's court ruling criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House squared off on Thursday
against conservative critics who questioned whether President
Barack Obama had gone too far by condemning a Supreme Court decision
in his State of the Union address to Congress.
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Obama:
'I never suggested that change would be easy'
by Josh Gerstein
He vows to renew trust by creating jobs.
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Obama
plans tax break for new hires
by Kendra Marr
Credit will reward creating jobs, raising wages.
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In
uphill fight, Reid courts Chamber
by John Bresnahan,Manu Raju
Facing the toughest reelection of his life, the Senate majority
leader pulls out all the stops.
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Pelosi
stays firm on defense funds
by James Hohmann
Speaker continues her call for freeze on some military spending
— though Obama disagrees.
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NY
Federal Reserve: Baxter, Jr.: Testimony: Factors Affecting Efforts
to Limit Payments to AIG Counterparties
Testimony before the Committee on Government Oversight and Reform,
U. S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C |
Domestic
Open Market Operations During 2009
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New
York Fed announces January 29 outright agency coupon purchase
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GAO-10-401T,
Homeland Security: Better Use of Terrorist Watchlist Information
and Improvements in Deployment of Passenger Screening Checkpoint
Technologies Could Further Strengthen Security, ...
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GAO-10-254,
Military Recruiting: Clarified Reporting Requirements and Increased
Transparency Could Strengthen Oversight over Recruiter Irregularities,
January 28, 2010
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GAO-10-332,
Electronic Health Records: DOD and VA Interoperability Efforts
Are Ongoing; Program Office Needs to Implement Recommended Improvements,
January 28, 2010
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GAO-10-299,
Defense Contracting: DOD Has Enhanced Insight into Undefinitized
Contract Action Use, but Management at Local Commands Needs Improvement,
January 28, 2010
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GAO-10-284,
Defense Acquisitions: Status of DOD's Implementation of Independent
Management Reviews for Services Acquisitions, January 28, 2010
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January
28 Roundtable on Consumer Privacy is Second in Series
The Federal Trade Commission is today holding its second privacy
roundtable, hosted by the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology,
at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Booth
Auditorium.
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The
Office of Strategic Services: Research and Analysis Branch
January 28 - With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7,
1941, the United States entered World War II. In June 1942, President
Franklin Roosevelt created the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
– the forerunner of today’s CIA — to collect and
analyze strategic information and to conduct espionage and special
operations. For the first time in U.S. history, the nation had
in the OSS a single intelligence service engaged in all basic
secret activities: analysis, espionage, covert action, propaganda,
and counterintelligence. The following article is the second
in a series that will explore the different branches of the Office
of Strategic Services. This article focuses on the Research and
Analysis Branch.
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An
Analysis of the Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2010, as
Specified by Congressman Ryan’s Staff
Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan
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Testimony
on the Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2020
Testimony before the Committee on the Budget, United States Senate
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Senate
backs increase in debt limit to $14.3 trillion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted narrowly on Thursday
to increase the government's borrowing authority to $14.3 trillion,
which would allow the Treasury Department to continue servicing
the country's spiraling national debt through most of 2010.
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VIDEO:
World Economic Forum on Haiti
The World Economic Forum hosted in Davos, Switzerland holds a
special session during its annual meeting on international response
to the earthquake in Haiti. UN Special Envoy to Haiti Pres. Bill
Clinton and WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab are
among the participants in the session.
Length: 49 min.
Published: Thursday at 7am (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Budget Cmte. Hearing on the CBO Budget Forecast
The House Budget Committee addressed the $1.35 trillion budget
deficit which the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released
in a report yesterday. CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf responded
to questions on the findings, which predicted a slow economic
recovery with continued high deficits.
Length: 2 hr. 25 min.
Published: Wednesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Defense Dept. Briefing on Haiti Relief Efforts
General Douglas Fraser, Commander of U.S. SOUTHCOM briefed reporters
at the Penatagon via satellite from Miami to provide an update
on ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.
Length: 31 min.
Published: Thursday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Foreign Relations Cmte. Hearing on Haiti Relief
Senator John Kerry (D-MA) conducted a hearing of the Foreign
Relations Committee to examine rescue, recovery and reconstruction
efforts in Haiti. Paul Farmer, United Nations Special Envoy for
Haiti was a featured witness.
Length:
Published: Thursday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Weekly Legislative Briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said the President’s spending
freeze proposal should include the Pentagon. She spoke with reporters
about the proposal and other parts of the President’s State
of the Union speech.
Length: 21 min.
Published: Thursday at 11am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 34 min.
Published: Thursday at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Obama and Biden Town Hall Meeting
President Obama and Vice President Biden conducted a town hall
meeting in Tampa, Florida to announce the allocation of stimulus
funds for a high speed rail system and respond to residents'
questions.
Length: 1 hr. 26 min.
Published: Thursday at 1:50pm (ET)
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Clinton
in Paris for European security speech
by By MATTHEW LEE
PARIS (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
flew to Paris on Friday for talks with French officials and to
give a speech on European security in which she will underscore
the Obama administration's commitment to the continent's security...
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Oregon
Voters Tell Corporations, Wealthy: ‘Pay Your Fair Share’
by Mike Hall
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New
High-Speed Rail Projects Put People to Work
by Mike Hall
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Dean
Baker: Recession Didn’t Have to Happen
by James Parks
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AFL-CIO
Unveils 2010 State Jobs Agenda
by Mike Hall
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Leahy
rips Supreme Court
Posted: January 28th, 2010 11:13 AM ET
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House,
Senate leaders say push for health care continues
Posted: January 28th, 2010 03:33 PM ET
House, Senate leaders say push for health care continues.
Washington (CNN) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday
that Congress would pass a health care bill this year, while
his counterpart in the House - Speaker Nancy Pelosi - outlined
a two-step plan intended to maintain public focus on the issue.
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Bernanke
gets a second term
Posted: January 28th, 2010 04:32 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Jennifer
Liberto
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was confirmed Thursday.
Washington (CNNMoney.com) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
was confirmed for a second term Thursday by the U.S. Senate.
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Senate
passes bill to expand U.S. sanctions against Iran
Posted: January 28th, 2010 09:45 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Senate passed a bill Thursday that
would allow President Barack Obama to expand sanctions against
Iran to pressure the Islamic republic to drop its nuclear weapons
ambitions.
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POLITICAL
HOT TOPICS: January 29, 2010
Posted: January 29th, 2010 06:05 AM ET
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Obama's
Speech Went Over Well
Two instant polls conducted after President Obama's State of
the Union address found the reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
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48
Million Watched Obama
According to Nielsen Wire, President Obama's first State of the
Union address was watched by more than 48 million viewers --
down 7% from President Bush's first official address in 2002
but up 5% from President Clinton's first official address in
1994.
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The Federal Election Commission has posted
a link to a transcript of its recent hearing on a rulemaking
concerning the definition of "federal election activity"
at http://www.fec.gov/pages/hearings/shaysfea09hearing.shtml.
(Direct link:http://www.fec.gov/pdf/nprm/fea_definition/hearing_transcript.pdf)
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DOT
Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane for Department of
Transportation. This information
has recently been updated; you can read more at fastlane.dot.gov
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Enforcement
Report for January 27, 2010
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:37:00 -0600
The FDA Enforcement Report is published weekly by the Food and
Drug Administration. It contains information on actions taken
in connection with agency regulatory activities. Inquiries about
individual actions should be directed to the companies involved.
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Unemployment
Insurance Weekly Claims Report for the U.S. Department of Labor. This information has recently been updated.
In the week ending Jan. 23, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 470,000, a decrease of 8,000 from
the previous week's revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving
average was 456,250, an increase of 9,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 446,750.
Read the full news release.
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US-CERT Current Activity
Cisco Releases Security Advisory for
Unified MeetingPlace
Original release date: January 28, 2010
at 8:08 am
Last revised: January 28, 2010 at 8:08 am
Cisco has released a security advisory
to address multiple
vulnerabilities in Unified MeetingPlace. These vulnerabilities
may
allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive
information, manipulate configuration data, create unauthorized
accounts, operate with elevated privileges or cause a
denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Cisco security
advisory cisco-sa-20100127-mp and apply any necessary updates
to help
mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20100127-mp.shtml>
====
This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#cisco_releases_security_advisory_for16
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Afghanistan
Future
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:18:03 -0600
President Obama renewed his pledge to have Afghan security forces
take the lead by next year.
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CANADA
newsbrief journal has been updated and posted
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Obama
on Exit Strategy
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:04:10 -0600
President Barack Obama intends to end the war in Iraq and Afganistan.
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Background
Notes : Swaziland (01/10)
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:54:16 -0600
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office
of the Inspector General, recently issued the following report(s):
OIG-10-A-08, Audit of NRC's Use of Electronic Submissions for
Combined License Applications - January 22, 2010
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-gen/2010/oig-10-a-08.pdf
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Export
Controls
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:34:57 -0600
The Pentagon supports a full reform of nation's export control
system.
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Secretary Chu to Hold Media Briefing on
the DOE FY 2011 Budget
Briefing is pen and pad only
Washington, DC – On Monday, February 1, 2010, US Energy
Secretary Steven Chu will hold a pen and pad briefing on the
Department of Energy’s FY 2011 Budget. Secretary Chu will
discuss the Administration's commitment to moving the country
toward energy independence, creating green jobs, and building
a new energy economy by making investments in renewable and clean
energy sources.
This briefing is pen and pad only. No video recording devices
or still cameras will be allowed. Media wishing to attend OR
participate in the listen-in only conference call, should RSVP
to Ebony Meeks at ebony.meeks@hq.doe.gov by Friday, January 29th,
3 pm.
Pen and Pad details:
WHAT: Energy Secretary Steven Chu gives pen and pad briefing
for FY 2011 Budget
WHEN: Monday, February 1, 2010
12:30 PM
*** Due to security reasons, media should arrive no later than
12:15 PM
WHERE: US Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave
Washington, DC 20585
Room: GJ-015
-DOE-
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State
of the Union Speech Text
Posted: 27 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
By The Associated Press
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U.S.
Readies New Iran Sanctions at U.N.
Posted: 27 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
By MATTHEW LEE
LONDON - The Obama administration is preparing to circulate proposed
tough new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program as
early as this week at the United Nations, U.S. officials said
Wednesday.
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Delaware
Appeals Sports Bet Limits to U.S. Supreme Court
Posted: 27 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
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Attorney
General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Summit on Health Care
Fraud
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:47:22 -0600
"Today’s summit marks a critical step forward in the
work being done by HEAT, our Health Care Fraud Prevention and
Enforcement Action Team," said Attorney General Holder.
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GEN
Fraser Briefing
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:46:30 -0600
U.S. military commanders are emphasizing the importance of creating
another land-based hospital for the thousands of Haitian earthquake
victims.
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ISAF
Officials Express Regret Over Civilian Casualty
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:57:00 -0600
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CDC's
Vaccine Price List. This message
is to notify you that the ADULT Vaccine Price List has been updated,
and is now available.
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Administration
Announces Updates to Mortgage Modification Program
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Obama
on Exit Strategies
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:32:43 -0600
President Barack Obama intends to end the wars in Iraq and Afganistan.
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Hoyer Applauds Senate Passage of PAYGO,
Schedules House Vote Next Week
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
the Senate passed statutory pay-as-you-go, or PAYGO, legislation.
The Senate amendment was based on H.R. 2920, legislation introduced
by Majority Leader Hoyer and passed by the House in July 2009:
“I applaud the Senate for taking action on a key piece of
our agenda to restore fiscal balance and bring down our nation’s
deficit. Passing the paygo principle into law is a needed step
to ensure that this country pays for what it buys, so that we
stop digging our fiscal hole deeper. I look forward to bringing
this legislation to the House Floor for a vote next week.
“While I’m pleased that the Senate passed paygo, I
am disappointed that no Republicans joined us in supporting this
step to combat the deficits they helped create. This is legislation
with a strong bipartisan history, and I hope that when it returns
to the House, Republicans will vote for it.”
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DoD
Flag Officer Assignments
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:52:00 -0600
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Remarks
at the International Conference on Afghanistan
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:23:10 -0600
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The
Department of Homeland Security Continues Haiti Recovery Efforts
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
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The
CFTC Sanctions Two Canadian Firms $500,000 for Entering into
Unlawful Wash Sales
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The
CFTC Sanctions Toronto-Based Scotia Capital Inc. $250,000 for
Prearranged Fictitious Trades
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Texas Young Democrats: February 1 (Monday)
is the Last Day to Register to Vote!
If you’re not already registered to
vote at your current address, be sure to register by Monday,
Feb. 1st so you can participate in our exciting Primary Election.
To see if you are already registered to vote follow this link:
https://team1.sos.state.tx.us/voterws/viw/faces/SearchSelectionVoter.jsp.
Visit the Texas Secretary of State website
to get your voter registration application, which must be postmarked
by Feb. 1st. You can fill out and print the application online
via the SOS website, but it must be sent through the mail.
Texas Secretary of State website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml
The opportunities for Texas Democrats in
2010 can’t be overstated – we can take back the people’s
State House and achieve statewide success. We are looking forward
to throwing our full support behind our candidates after our
voters select their nominees in the March 2nd Primary. Don’t
miss your chance to vote for who you want to see on the Democratic
ticket this November!
Register to vote today and be part of our
success in 2010
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National
Archives Releases New Datasets on Data.gov and
Invites Public Comment on Open Government Plan
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Young
Democrats of Georgia Winter Retreat
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, February 13 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, February 13 at 5:00pm
Where: Recess
To see more details and RSVP
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CDC
Genomics & Health Weekly Update
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Pentagon
Briefing
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:11:28 -0600
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell speaks with reporters
at the Pentagon.
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Cotton-on-Call
for CFTC.gov.
The Cotton On-Call Report #4 is now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Cotton On-Call Reports.
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Young
Democrats of Georgia Convention 2010
What: Convention
Start Time: Friday, April 16 at 4:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 18 at 12:00pm
Where: Athens, Georgia
To see more details and RSVP
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For
Classrooms and Courtrooms: New "Open Doors" Outreach
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:48:00 -0600
The 12th annual Open Doors to Federal Courts national initiative
is ready for immediate use in courtrooms and classrooms. The
theme of the 2010-2011 program is The First Amendment and Social
Media: Student Rights, Wrongs, and Responsibilities.
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Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov.
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Center
for American Progress: 2010 Outlook for Eurasian Energy
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:32:51 -0600
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Barry
Larkin to visit Taiwan
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:45:51 -0600
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Center
for American Progress: 2010 Outlook for Eurasian Energy
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:32:51 -0600
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Readout
of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Faith-Based and Community
Leaders
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
Secretary Napolitano met with leaders from Muslim, Sikh, South
Asian and Arab communities—key partners in homeland security
that contribute to many different parts of American life and
exemplify the diversity that is a hallmark of our country—to
discuss ways the Department can increase engagement, dialogue
and coordination, and enhance information sharing between DHS
and faith- and community-based groups.
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WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the decision by Chrysler not to challenge the binding arbitration
process for terminated dealers:
“I am pleased to hear that Chrysler has decided that it
will not challenge the binding arbitration process for terminated
dealers. By reaching this conclusion, Chrysler is affirming its
commitment to a strong dealer network that keeps Americans on
the job and gives its products the best chance at success so
the company can return to profitability. I want to thank Chrysler
CEO Sergio Marchionne for working with us on this issue.”
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Anti-Trafficking
Efforts in Haiti
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:18:32 -0600
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Highlights:
International Conference on Afghanistan
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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DOD
News Briefing with Gen. Fraser from Miami, Florida
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:31:00 -0600
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Public
Corruption Conspiracy Indictment Unsealed
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Upcoming
Meetings and Recently Posted Materials web page for Advisory
Committees of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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Bridgeport
Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge
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Cyber Security Tip ST04-020
Protecting Portable Devices: Data Security
In addition to taking precautions to protect
your portable devices, it is
important to add another layer of security by protecting the
data itself.
Why do you need another layer of protection?
Although there are ways to physically protect
your laptop, PDA, or other
portable device (see Protecting Portable Devices: Physical Security
for more
information), there is no guarantee that it won't be stolen.
After all, as
the name suggests, portable devices are designed to be easily
transported.
The theft itself is, at the very least, frustrating, inconvenient,
and
unnerving, but the exposure of information on the device could
have serious
consequences. Also, remember that any devices that are connected
to the
internet, especially if it is a wireless connection, are also
susceptible to
network attacks (see Securing Wireless Networks for more information).
What can you do?
* Use passwords correctly - In the process
of getting to the information
on your portable device, you probably encounter multiple prompts
for
passwords. Take advantage of this security. Don't choose options
that
allow your computer to remember passwords, don't choose passwords
that
thieves could easily guess, use different passwords for different
programs, and take advantage of additional authentication methods
(see
Choosing and Protecting Passwords and Supplementing Passwords
for more
information).
* Consider storing important data separately - There are many
forms of
storage media, including CDs, DVDs, and removable flash drives
(also
known as USB drives or thumb drives). By saving your data on
removable
media and keeping it in a different location (e.g., in your suitcase
instead of your laptop bag), you can protect your data even if
your
laptop is stolen. You should make sure to secure the location
where you
keep your data to prevent easy access. It may be helpful to carry
storage media with other valuables that you keep with you at
all times
and that you naturally protect, such as a wallet or keys.
* Encrypt files - By encrypting files, you ensure that unauthorized
people
can't view data even if they can physically access it. You may
also want
to consider options for full disk encryption, which prevents
a thief
from even starting your laptop without a passphrase. When you
use
encryption, it is important to remember your passwords and passphrases;
if you forget or lose them, you may lose your data.
* Install and maintain anti-virus software - Protect laptops
and PDAs from
viruses the same way you protect your desktop computer. Make
sure to
keep your virus definitions up to date (see Understanding Anti-Virus
Software for more information). If your anti-virus software doesn't
include anti-spyware software, consider installing separate software
to
protect against that threat (see Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
and
Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense for more information).
* Install and maintain a firewall - While always important for
restricting
traffic coming into and leaving your computer, firewalls are
especially
important if you are traveling and using different networks.
Firewalls
can help prevent outsiders from gaining unwanted access (see
Understanding Firewalls for more information).
* Back up your data - Make sure to back up any data you have
on your
computer onto a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or network (see Good Security
Habits
and Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online for more information).
Not
only will this ensure that you will still have access to the
information
if your device is stolen, but it could help you identify exactly
which
information a thief may be able to access. You may be able to
take
measures to reduce the amount of damage that exposure could cause.
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DoD
Contracts for January 28, 2010
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:07:00 -0600
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Thurs. 1/28 - Fri. 1/29, 2010
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* World Economic Forum on Haiti (8pm)
* Senate Foreign Relations Cmte. Hearing on Haiti Relief (8:45pm)
* House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Weekly Legislative Briefing
(10:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: Pro Forma Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
* CSIS Panel Discussion on Naval Leadership and Strategy Lessons
(3pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Senate Debate on Fed Reserve Chairman Bernanke Reconfirmation
(8pm)
* Pres. Obama Town Hall Meeting on High Speed Rail Project in
Tampa, FL (9pm)
* Senate Budget Cmte. Hearing on the CBO Budget Forecast (10:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Senate Floor Remarks by Sens. Schumer, Kyl & Sanders on
Fed Chair Bernanke (7pm)
* Reps. Boehner & Pelosi on Pres. Obama's State of the Union
Address (7:30pm)
* Sec. Clinton on Afghanistan, Forum on Haiti, Senate Hearing
on Haiti (8:10pm)
Tomorrow:
* British Inquiry into the Iraq War Hearing with Fmr. PM Tony
Blair (9pm) - LIVE
* Pres. Obama Addresses the House Republican Retreat (12pm) -
LIVE
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State
Department Daily Press Briefing - January 28
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:16:33 -0600
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MEDIA BRIEFING CONFERENCE CALL: Secretary
Chu to Make Clean Energy Announcement
WASHINGTON – Friday, January 29, 2010, at 12:30 pm EST Secretary
Steven Chu will hold a media briefing conference call to make
a clean energy announcement.
WHO: Secretary of Energy Steven Chu
WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2010
12:30 PM EST
HOW: For call-in information, interested media should RSVP to
Ebony Meeks at ebony.meeks@hq.doe.gov
-DOE-
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Press
Releases for Federal Railroad Administration. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
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FEMA
Administrator Fugate Addresses Microsoft Worldwide Public Safety
Symposium
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:29:12 -0600
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State
Department Interview With Jill Dougherty of CNN
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:18:30 -0600
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Two
Indicted in Florida on Public Corruption Charges
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:47:52 -0600
Tony DeVaughan Nelson, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Frank S.
Bernardino, of Tallahassee, Florida, were indicted on various
federal charges stemming from allegations of public corruption.
If convicted on all counts, Nelson faces a maximum penalty of
715 years in federal prison and $13.5 million dollars in fines,
and Bernardino faces a maximum penalty of 575 years in federal
prison and $11.5 million dollars in fines.
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Website
Operator Charged in New York for Selling Hacked Cable Modems
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:32:18 -0600
Matthew Delorey, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was arrested
on wire fraud and conspiracy charges relating to his sale of
hacked cable modems. The cable modems had been modified to permit
a user to hide his or her identity and steal service from Internet
service providers.
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Former
Army Staff Sergeant Pleads Guilty in Texas to Money Laundering
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:35:02 -0600
Theresa Russell, of Pleasanton, Texas, a former staff sergeant
in the U.S. Army, pled guilty to money laundering in connection
with a scheme involving the fraudulent awarding and administration
of U.S. government contracts in Iraq.
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Six
Florida Residents Sentenced in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:45:54 -0600
Michel De Jesus Huarte, Alyd Dazza, Ricco Dazza, Monika Blacio,
Dayron Porrata, and Wally Proenza, all residents of Miami-Dade
County, were sentenced for various offenses including conspiracy
to commit Medicare fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering,
and aggravated identity theft.
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City
Official Sentenced in New Jersey for Attempted Extortion
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:25:27 -0600
Angela Bellizzi, of South River, New Jersey, a former supervisor
of permits and connection fees for the Jersey City Municipal
Utilities Authority, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison
for extorting corrupt cash payments from contractors.
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Maryland
Credit Union Loan Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:57:53 -0600
Felicia Douglas, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pled guilty to
bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a
scheme to defraud at least five customers at the credit union
where she worked out of more than $171,000.
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Texas
Patient Recruiter Convicted of Health Care Fraud
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:49:19 -0600
Retired nurse Sylvia Smith, a patient recruiter for the owner
of a Houston-area durable medical equipment company, was convicted
of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care fraud.
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Town
Hall on Federal Support for Cities
"following up on the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities
meeting"
What: Informational Meeting
Start Time: Saturday, February 6 at 2:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 6 at 4:00pm
Where: Riverbend Public Library
To see more details and RSVP
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Tech
Students Democrats Formation Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Thursday, February 4 at 6:00pm
End Time: Thursday, February 4 at 7:00pm
Where: Student Union Building
To see more details and RSVP
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Highlights:
Afghanistan Conference
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Canadian,
U.S. Officials Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Aviation Security
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600
Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute, the Honourable
Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and John Baird, Canada’s
Transport Minister met January 28 to bolster cooperation and
coordination between the United States and Canada on aviation
security measures and standards
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Where
can I learn about the Free Application for Student Aid?
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:44:32 -0600
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Humanitarian
Update
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:22:54 -0600
USSOUTHCOM Commander Gen Douglas Fraser speaks via satellite
with reporters at the Pentagon.
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Texas
Democrats' Sunday Block Walk with Loretta!
Start Time: Sunday, January 31 at 1:00pm
End Time: Sunday, January 31 at 4:00pm
Where: Starbucks
To see more details and RSVP
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NASA
Extends the World Wide Web Out Into Space
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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NASA
Sets Shuttle Endeavour Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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NASA
Provides Inside Look at International Space Station with Streaming
Video
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:00:00 -0600
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Repairing
and Rebuilding Stronger Makes Sense
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:45:52 -0600
SHREVEPORT, La. -- For state, parish and local governments recovering
from the late October and early November Louisiana floods, repairing
public buildings, damaged roads, and infrastructure by reducing
or mitigating the impact of future flood events makes sense.
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