Social
Media and the DoD
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:07 -0500
The Pentagon Channel's MC1(SW) Liz Murray interviews the new
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
Price Floyd.
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FDA
Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:39:00 -0500
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets
(dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients
with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart
rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients
whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or who will undergo
drug or electric-shock treatment to restore a normal heart beat.
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Price
Floyd Interview
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:07:27 -0500
Changing the Defense Department's communications operations and
getting feedback from the American public is the goal of the
new Public Affairs chief.
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Recent
publications from the National Institute of Justice for Office
of Justice Programs
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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National
Institute of Justice Events for Office of Justice Programs
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Clinton
Power Station, Unit No. 1 - Notice of Consideration of Approval
of an Application for Indirect License Transfer resulting from
the Proposed Merger between Exelon Corporation and NRG Energy,
Inc., and Opportunity for a Hearing - ADAMS Accession no. ML090920553
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06/30/09 - BIS to Add New Edits to AES on
ECCNs, SCLs, and Certain License Exceptions.
Please visit http://www.bis.doc.gov
for more information.
This email was sent at your request, based upon your subscription
to the BIS Email Notification service.
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Los
Angeles Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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CARDIN,
HASTINGS LEAD U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION PRESSING LITHUANIA
TO ACT ON JEWISH COMMUNITY PROPERTY
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Gabon (07/09)
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:34 -0500
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Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Cms.hhs.gov-
Mandatory Insurer Reporting for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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07/02/2009 - BIS publishes a final rule that
establishes the first approved end-user, respective eligible
tems and facilities for India under Authorization Validated End-User
(VEU)
Please visit http://www.bis.doc.gov/
for more information.
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to the BIS Email Notification service.
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Quad
Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 - Notice of Consideration
of Approval of an Application for Indirect License Transfer Resulting
from the Proposed Merger between Exelon Corporation and NRG Energy,
Inc., and Opportunity for a Hearing
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Agriculture
Team Trains Afghans on Grain Storage
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:45:00 -0500
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Palo
Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1,2, and 3 - Relief Request
No. 39, ASME Code, Section XI
Adams Accession No. ML091700197
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Statement
From FEMA Administrator Fugate On Preparedness As We Approach
Independence Day Weekend
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:43:09 -0500
"As we take this opportunity to observe the July 4th holiday
with loved ones and friends, we are reminded of all we have to
be thankful for and why it is so critical that we do all we can
to protect our families and communities. I encourage all Americans
to take a few simple steps to ensure that if and when your community
is impacted by an emergency or disaster, you are prepared.
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Agencies
Publish Final Rules and Guidelines to Promote Accurate Reports
About Consumers
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Constituent
Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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VACANCY:
09-019, Information Technology Specialist (Application Software),
CT-2210-12/13/14
Office of the Executive Director, Office of Information and Technology
Services, Washington, DC
Closes July 15, 2009
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U.S.
DELEGATION MEETS LITHUANIAN PRESIDENT
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adsense
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Forces
Capture Suspected Senior Terrorist, Others in Iraq
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0500
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Clinton
Power Station, Unit No. 1 - RE: Request for Amendment to Technical
Specifications 3.3.6.1, "Primary Containment and Drywell
Isolation Instrumentation," to Eliminate Requirements for
Main Steamline Isolation on High Turbine Building Temperature
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UST
Testimony & Speeches for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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ARLINGTON, Va. – TriWest Healthcare Alliance
of Phoenix, Ariz. and the Salt River Prima-Maricopa Indian Community
of Scottsdale, Ariz. have been selected as two of 35 national
finalists for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support
Freedom Award. The award is the U.S. Government’s highest
recognition given to employers for exceptional support of their
employees serving in the Guard and Reserve.
To review the entire news release visit: http://www.tricare.mil/pressroom/contractornews.aspx?fid=77
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DoD
Announces New Director Of DARPA
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:25:00 -0500
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
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ADERHOLT
ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
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North
Korean Missile Launch 'Not Unexpected,' Official Says
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:00 -0500
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Chicago
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Myths
And Facts About Floods And Flood Insurance
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:35 -0500
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Ninety percent of all natural disasters in
the United States involve some degree of flooding. Even a few
inches of water can cause extensive, costly damage. The overall
risk of a loss from flooding is generally higher than the risk
from fire.
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FEMA
Recovery Center To Open In Polk County Wednesday
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:31:29 -0500
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Federal and State Emergency Management
Agencies (FEMA and SEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center
(DRC) in Bolivar Wednesday, July 8 from 1 to 7 p.m. for people
affected by the May 8 - 16 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
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Hubble
Space Telescope Status Report
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0500
The HST team investigating the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS)
anomaly presented findings and recommendations to the HST project
on June 30 that included a plan to bring the instrument out of
suspend mode later this week.
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Oncology
Drugs for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Request
for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for Fermi
2 Nuclear Power Plant (TAC No. MD9169)
ADAMS Accession Number: ML091740317
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Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Numbers
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
jobs numbers were announced for June:
“Today’s unemployment figures represent the struggles
of millions of American families who are working to make ends
meet through this historic recession. As President Obama has
made clear, an unemployment rate of 9.5% is not acceptable. But
even in the midst of these dispiriting numbers, it is clear that
without the Recovery Act, which became law 130 days ago, that
number would be even higher.
“Since the Recovery Act was signed
into law, it has supported vital, job-creating projects across
America—from $15 billion in high speed rail, smart grid,
and broadband programs now open to competition to the nearly
2,000 new highway projects that are already underway. Independent
economist Mark Zandi has found that, by the end of next year,
the Recovery Act ‘[will leave] the unemployment rate almost
2 percentage points lower’ than it would have been with
no action.
“President Obama and the Democratic
Congress are focused on creating jobs and steering our economy
toward a full recovery. That recovery must be widely shared and
built to last, which is why we are committed to investing in
clean energy jobs, outstanding education, and affordable health
care for all. Today was another reminder that our troubles will
not be through overnight, and that we must continue to take bold
action to help families through this recession.”
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Program
Aims to Deliver Unprecedented Surveillance Capability
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:00 -0500
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Stavridis
Becomes First Admiral to Head NATO Military Operations
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:26:00 -0500
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New
Haven Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Charlotte
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Oklahoma
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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CMS
Proposes Policy, Payment Rate Changes for Services in Hospital
Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers in 2010
Hospitals would be able to bill Medicare for pulmonary and intensive
cardiac rehabilitation services furnished in outpatient departments
and provide payments to rural hospitals for kidney disease education
services furnished in their outpatient departments for Medicare
beneficiaries with Stage IV chronic kidney disease. More...
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U.S.
to Provide Antiviral Medication to Latin America and the Caribbean
for Novel H1N1 Influenza
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the United
States will provide 420,000 treatment courses of Tamiflu (Oseltamavir)
to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to fight the novel
H1N1 influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean. More...
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FDIC
Board Approves Proposed Policy Statement on Qualifications for
Failed Bank Acquisitions
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Birmingham
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Iraqis
Ready to Accept Modern Inspectors General, Advisor Says
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:42:00 -0500
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Federal
Election Commission Weekly Digest
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:12:23 -0500
Week of June 29 - July 2, 2009
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NASA
Astronaut Starts Agency's First Bilingual Twitter
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez, set to fly aboard space shuttle
Discovery in August, is providing insights about his training
on Twitter in both English and Spanish. It will be the agency's
first bilingual Twitter.
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Biden
Visits U.S. Troops in Iraq, Meets With Iraqi Leaders
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:58:00 -0500
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Phoenix
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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San
Antonio Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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50th
Anniversary of Charles Darwin Foundation and Galapagos National
Park
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 2, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State Designation of Kata'ib Hizballah as a Foreign
Terrorist Organization
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 2, 2009
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Attorney
Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice
This page has recently been updated with
the following new vacancies:
EXPERIENCED
TRIAL ATTORNEY POSITIONS (GS-0905 -13/14/15) ORGANIZED CRIME
DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON, D.C. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-CRM-OCDETF-22
Applications and resumes should be submitted by July 31, 2009.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY/GS-12
to GS-15 This position will be
open until July 14, 2009.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Macedonia (06/09)
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:10:31 -0500
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U.S.
Limits Contact with Honduran Military
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:17:00 -0500
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Federal
Register Notices for CFTC.gov
The following Proposed
Rules has been published:
CITATION# 74 FR 31642
Summary: The Commission has determined to collect certain ownership,
control, and related information for all trading accounts active
on U.S. futures exchanges. The information collected will enhance
market transparency, leverage the Commission's existing surveillance
systems, and foster synergies between its market surveillance,
trade practice, enforcement, and economic research programs.
The Commission will collect relevant data via an account ``Ownership
and Control Report'' (``OCR'') submitted periodically by all
reporting entities.
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Flag
Officer Assignments
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:04:00 -0500
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Secretary
Napolitano Visits U.S. Coast Guard Units in Kuwait
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano toured a U.S. Coast Guard
cutter in Kuwait today and met with USCG personnel to thank them
for their service
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CFTC
Calendar for CFTC.gov
The following date has been added to the Calendar:
August 17, 2009
Deadline for comment on proposed rule or order 74
FR 31642.
See also: 74 FR 31642 17 CFR Part 16 Account
Ownership and Control Report
Comment
File 09-008
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Young Democrats of Arizona: Meet your
delegation to the Young Democrats of America National Convention
I bet you are as outraged as I am about
the budget situation. The bad news is we can't do anything about
the Governor or the Republican dominated legislature today, but
we can do something to end this right-wing tomfoolery in 2010.
The fix begins in August with the Young
Democrats of America National Convention. This is a four-day
extensive training opportunity for our members to learn skills
and tactics to bring back to Arizona for the 2010 election.
Trainings on building stronger local chapters,
more effective voter contact, using online organizing tactics,
communications, and more will give us the skills we need to take
back our state!
YOU can make this happen! Sponsor a delegate
below and help get them to Chicago, get trained, and help kick
some Republicans out!
Can't pick a favorite? Contribute here:
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazdoeschicago
Contributions raised go directly towards
helping YD's get this training.
Evan Bejar - ASU YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazevanbejar
Bree Boehlke - Phoenix Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazbreeboehlke
Kevin Bondelli - East Valley Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazkevinbondelli
Pat Burns - Pima County Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazpatburns
Tony Cani - Phoenix Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydaztonycani
Natalee Dawson - Sal Pointe Catholic HS
YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydaznataleedawson
Kyle Dignoti - Sal Pointe Catholic HS YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazkyledignoti
David Graff - UofA YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazdavidgraff
Alex Guzman - Santa Cruz County YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazalexguzman
Deyoe Harris - PCC YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazdeyoeharris
Joseph Harris - Corona Del Sol HS YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazjosephharris
Cole Hickman - East Valley Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazcolehickman
James Jefferies - UofA YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazjamesjefferies
Caitlin Jensen - Pima County Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazcaitlinjensen
Maritza Lopez - Phoenix Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazmaritzalopez
Matt Lucky - ASU YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazmattlucky
Amy Manoil - ASU YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazamymanoil
Erica Pederson - ASU YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazericapederson
Allison Shannon - East Valley Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazallisonshannon
Brittni Storrs - UofA YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazbrittnistorrs
Seth Sweeden - East Valley Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazsethsweeden
Brent Swift - UofA YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazbrentswift
Blake Van Fleteren - ASU YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazblakevanfleteren
RJ Watson - ASU YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazrjwatson
Stan Williams - East Valley Working YD's
http://www.actblue.com/page/ydazstanwilliams
You'll be seeing a lot more from these
delegates, and we'll be updating you on the great things learned
in Chicago.
With your support we'll send our strong delegation to this training
opportunity. Your contribution today can go a long way towards
solving one huge problem in Arizona; too many Republicans in
office.
Stan Williams
YDAz Delegation Chair
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'So
Far, So Good' in Iraq, Odierno Says
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:32:00 -0500
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Flu
Weekly Report and Flu
Weekly Map for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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SECNAV
Mabus
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:12:34 -0500
The new secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus says his top priority
is supporting Sailors, Marines and their families. He also wants
to make the Navy energy independent and cut costs.
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White
Coat Ceremony
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:12:24 -0500
One hundred seventy of the military's future doctors recently
gathered for the annual White Coat Ceremony at Uniformed Services
University in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Gold
Medal
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:31 -0500
President Barack Obama signed legislation Wednesday to award
a Congressional Gold Medal to the women who served as female
Air Force service pilots during World War II.
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Independence
Day Message
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:13:52 -0500
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen reminds
servicemembers that Independence Day is a time to reflect on
the birth of our nation and the spirit of revolution.
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FEMA
Administrator Craig Fugate Meets With New York City Mayor Michael
Bloomberg
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:44:26 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Administrator Craig Fugate met today with New York City Mayor
Michael Bloomberg to discuss the critical relationship between
FEMA, its federal partners, state and local officials and first
responders. Earlier in the day he met with John Gibb, the New
York State Director of Emergency Management, Lt Col Jerome Hatfield,
the Director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management,
and local officials. Administrator Fugate stressed the critical
role the preparedness of both emergency responders and more importantly
the public will play in the next disaster.
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Marines
Headlines
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:47:42 -0500
A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine
Corps.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held
a public advisory committee meeting on June 29 and June 30, 2009
to discuss acetaminophen use in both over-the-counter (OTC) and
prescription (Rx) products, the potential for liver injury, and
potential interventions to reduce the incidence of liver injury.
FDA recognizes that acetaminophen is an important drug used to
treat pain and fever in both OTC and RX products and is not seeking
to remove it from the market. The risk of developing liver injury
to the individual patient who uses the drug according to directions
is very low. However, acetaminophen containing products are used
extensively making the absolute number of liver injury cases
a public health concern.
The Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee with the
Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and the
Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee provided the FDA with
independent advice from outside experts. These recommendations
are advisory in nature and the FDA is not bound to follow their
recommendations. At this time, the FDA has not made any decisions
regarding acetaminophen containing products, but is reviewing
the recommendations of the advisory committee, all available
safety and efficacy data as well as public input before making
a final decision. Please consult your healthcare provider about
the safe and effective use of both OTC and RX acetaminophen containing
products.
If you would like to make a formal comment in regards to liver
injury with the use of acetaminophen, please refer to the following
link:
http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=0900006480968c1a
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Female
World War II Pilots Receive Overdue Honors
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:56:00 -0500
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New
Guidance for Recovery Act Recipients
On June 22, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued
“Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant
to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.”
The Guidance consists of a 39 page paper of questions and answers
and two supplements. The first supplement is a list of programs
subject to recipient reporting. The Department of Justice (DOJ)
is working with OMB to fix the incorrect DOJ program listings.
The second supplement is the recipient reporting data model v
2.0.1. The three documents can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/recovery_default/.
OMB requested that if you have any questions about the requirements
contained in the guidance, please send them to recovery@omb.eop.gov.
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Saluting
Our Nation's Independence
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA Dryden's four F/A-18 mission support aircraft flew in formation
for a pilot proficiency flight on Nov. 24, 2008, in this image.
NASA Dryden photographer...
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US
DOT Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane, from the US
Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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UST
Home Page for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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UST
Approved Credit Counseling Agencies for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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UST
Approved Debtor Education Providers for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Training,
Resources and Data Exchange Network (TRADENET) for U.S. Fire
Administration
This information has recently been updated.
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U.S.
Delivers Police Vehicles to the Lebanese Internal Security Forces
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 2, 2009
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Chantix
and Zyban to Get Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:53:00 -0500
FDA is requiring manufacturers to put a Boxed Warning on the
prescribing information for the smoking cessation drugs Chantix
(varenicline) and Zyban (buproprion).
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Afghanistan
Medical Capabilities
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:39 -0500
Additional helicopters and new field hospitals in Afghanistan
are bringing down the time it takes to transport wounded servicemembers
to where they can get medical care.
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Independence
Day Message
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:18:58 -0500
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen reminds
servicemembers that Independence Day is a time to reflect on
the birth of our nation and the spirit of revolution.
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Annapolis
Inducts New Class
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:41 -0500
There's a new group of men and women at the U.S. Naval Academy
trying to see if they have what it takes to become a midshipman:
July 1 was Induction Day in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Secretary
of the Navy Interview
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:22 -0500
SSgt Jeremy Vought and MC1 Steve Smith from the Defense Media
Activity-Anacostia sit down for an exclusive interview with the
75th Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus.
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ETA
- Advisories - Training and Employment Notices (TEN) for United
States Department of Labor
This information has recently been updated.
TEN 1-09 -- Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Legislative
Seminars has been added to the ETA Advisory data base and is
now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2780.
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United
We Serve
"United We Serve" is a nationwide service initiative,
announced by President Obama, that will help meet growing social
needs resulting from the economic downturn. The initiative aims
to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging
new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop
their own "do-it-yourself" projects. United We Serve
is an initial 81 days of service, through September 11, 2009,
but hopes to grow into a sustained, collaborative and focused
effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans.
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HelpWithMyBank.gov
The OCC’s Web site that provides answers
to more than 300 commonly asked banking questions. While targeted
at national bank customers, the site answers many questions common
to all banking consumers and provides useful information about
contacting regulators of state banks, thrifts, and other financial
institutions. A link from HOPE NOW to HelpWithMyBank.gov has
been established.
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Teach
Children To Save
The American Bankers Association has launched “Teach Children
To Save,” a Web site designed to make classroom lessons
for children available to everyone. The site offers tips for
young people and their parents on how to establish a budget,
start a savings account, and make regular deposits.
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FDIC
Tips on Foreclosure Frauds, Easy Money Schemes, and Other Costly
Deals
The FDIC has issued a variety of tips to help consumers stay
on guard financially in the current economy, in areas ranging
from foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams to deceptive
offers of FDIC-insured certificates of deposit. The FDIC published
these tips in the spring 2009 issue of FDIC Consumer News, the
agency’s quarterly newsletter for consumers, which is available
on the Web site.
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Federal
Reserve Credit Card Repayment Calculator
The Federal Reserve has created a Credit Card Repayment Calculator.
Based on the information the user provides, the calculator will
give an estimate of how long it will take to pay off the credit
card balance. A second calculation helps the user develop a plan
for paying off the balance sooner.
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CardRatings.com
CardRatings.com offers free educational materials and resources
in addition to free credit card ratings and reviews. The U.S.
Citizens for Fair Credit Card Terms maintains this Web site.
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Virginia
CASH Campaign (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope)
The Virginia CASH Campaign (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope)
helps low- and moderate-income workers move toward greater self-sufficiency
(a) by receiving the federal Earned Income Tax Credit that can
supplement earnings and (b) through financial literacy and other
asset-building activities. The campaign promotes the Earned Income
Tax Credit program through education, outreach, and awareness;
provides free tax preparation to avoid the high cost of professional
preparers and to avoid refund anticipation loans; and promotes
financial opportunities to the unbanked.
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North
American Securities Administrators Association Senior Investor
Resource Center
The North American Securities Administrators Association provides
information and tools on financial services and investments,
including tips for avoiding investment fraud and where to go
for help.
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New
York City’s Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan
Mayor Bloomberg’s Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan
has provided New Yorkers with access to free financial counseling
at the city’s Financial Empowerment Centers in Brooklyn,
Manhattan, and Queens in addition to the Bronx. Services are
provided by professional counselors in person or by phone in
English and Spanish. Opening additional Financial Empowerment
Centers is one of Mayor Bloomberg’s 18 initiatives to help
New Yorkers face current economic challenges.
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Financial
Literacy Conference
November 6-8, 2009 (Washington, D.C.)
The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy presents
the first nationwide conference devoted entirely to personal
finance education in grades K-12.
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Train
the Trainer Financial Education Workshop
November 4, 2009 (Lubbock, Texas)
The Texas Department of Banking provides hands-on training on
three financial education curricula: the Federal Reserve Bank
of Dallas’s “Building Wealth,” the FDIC’s
“Money Smart Program,” and JA Worldwide’s “Junior
Achievement.”
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2009
Annual Conference on Financial Education
October 21-23, 2009 (Philadelphia, Pa.)
The Institute for Financial Literacy hosts the 2009 Annual Conference
on Financial Education. The conference provides professional
development opportunities for people working in the fields of
financial literacy and education.
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2009
Annual Conference for Economic Education
October 7-10, 2009 (Washington, D.C.)
The Council for Economic Education, National Association of Economic
Educators, and Global Association of Teachers of Economics holds
its 2009 annual conference. The conference focuses on grades
K-12 economic, personal finance, and entrepreneurship education.
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2009
NFCC Annual Leaders Conference on Credit Counseling
September 14, 2009 (Washington, D.C.)
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling holds its 2009
Annual Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. The national agenda
focuses on financially responsible behavior and helping the foundation’s
members deliver quality financial education and counseling services.
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Financial
Literacy, Financial Education, and the Federal Reserve: Conference
on Strategies for Success
September 11, 2009 (Chicago, Ill.)
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago holds this conference to
bring people together with researchers and representatives of
partner organizations to discuss strategies for designing successful
programs and partnerships in financial literacy and financial
education. The conference provides research that evaluates the
effectiveness of financial education and counseling and opportunities
for participants to learn from partners about what works and
what could be improved.
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National
Community Tax Coalition’s 2009 Annual Conference
August 31-September 1, 2009 (San Antonio, Texas)
The National Community Tax Coalition, a project of the Center
for Economic Progress, holds its 2009 Annual Conference. Themed
“Realizing the Dream: Promoting Financial Opportunity in
All Communities,” the two-day conference provides opportunities
for training, learning, networking, and shaping the direction
of community-based tax preparation, financial services, leadership
development, and advocacy.
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Train
the Trainer Financial Education Workshop
August 19, 2009 (Dallas, Texas)
The Texas Department of Banking provides hands-on training on
three financial education curricula: the Federal Reserve Bank
of Dallas’s “Building Wealth,” the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) “Money Smart Program,”
and JA Worldwide’s “Junior Achievement.”
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2009
National Youth Involvement Board Annual Conference
August 3-6, 2009 (Tempe, Ariz.)
The 2009 National Youth Involvement Board Annual Conference provides
insight and resources that can be used to understand young consumers
and teach them good money management skills.
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Junior
Achievement Worldwide Leadership Conference
July 20-24, 2009 (Boston, Mass.)
Junior Achievement Worldwide holds its Worldwide Leadership Conference
with the theme,“ Connecting to Build a Better World.”
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GAPPNet:
A New Genomics Translation Initiative
CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, NCI’s Division
of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, and other stakeholders
have launched the Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention
Network (GAPPNet)...
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Cotton-On-Call
for CFTC.gov
The Cotton On-Call Report # 26 is now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Cotton On-Call Reports.
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Leadership
for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Partnership
Opens Door for Army Reserve, Guard Construction Jobs
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:49:00 -0500
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Around
the Services
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:54:25 -0500
Marines make a big push south in Afghanistan. Then, veterans
have a new ally in court: the judge. Plus, Tiger Woods tees off
to the troops.
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Scheduled
Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
July 6-10, 2009
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Secretary
Clinton's 4th of July Video Message to Posts Worldwide
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 2, 2009
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State
Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln, Illinois Assumes All of The Deposits
of the John Warner Bank, Clinton, Illinois
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CDC's
News: Immunization-related MMWRs
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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New
Orleans Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Chicago
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Belarus (07/09)
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:52:42 -0500
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VACANCY:
Program Analyst (Task Monitor), GS-0343-12
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:36:37 -0500
MP-09-369-SSM2 (Closing Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Program Analyst (Quality Control), GS-0343-12
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:35:38 -0500
DE-09-370-SSM2 (Closing Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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SUMMER PROLOGUE HIGHLIGHTS 75TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Washington, D.C. . . . The National Archives
celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special issue of Prologue:
Quarterly of the National Archives and Records Administration.
The issue highlights Acting Archivist Adrienne
Thomas' recollections from her 39-year career at the Archives;
the National Archives role in providing war planners with meteorological
records and maps for use on D-Day 1944; the inside story behind
the transfer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
from the Library of Congress; the behind-the-scenes battle the
agency waged in the 1980s to regain its status as an independent
agency; and the pivotal role that the Archives played in preserving
the records and tapes of the Nixon Presidency.
The anniversary issue offers a peek at
a detail of the drawings of the bronze doors, the largest in
the world, by the famous architect John Russell Pope who designed
the building. It also tells the story of the early struggles
to create the agency, its formative years under President Franklin
D. Roosevelt, and how it was transformed over the years by war,
government reorganization, and changes in the way records are
created and preserved.
Noting that Roosevelt was instrumental
in setting the National Archives on its course as the nation's
record keeper, the article states: "He likely would not
recognize the National Archives of the 21st century, with its
leadership role in federal records management, in the classification
and declassification of government documents, and in finding
ways to ensure that the government can preserve the electronic
records of today as well as of the future."
The issue also features a history of the
National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the
Archives' grant-making arm, which was also created in the same1934
legislation that created the Archives.
Summer Prologue also contains the regular
fare of articles revealing new historical insights and articles
about programs and activities at the National Archives nationwide:
* "When the 'Enemy' Landed at Angel
Island" recounts how the immigration station on Angel Island
in San Francisco Bay sought to bar entry to hostile aliens and
deport resident radicals during World War I.
* "Sitting in Judgment" recalls
the case of Myron C. Cramer, who thought he was finished with
the trial of German saboteurs who made it into the United States
during World War II, only to find himself sent to Tokyo for the
trials of Japanese war leaders.
* "The First Nixon Library" reveals
the story of a library in Hong Kong named for Richard Nixon in
honor of his visit there as Vice President in the mid-1950s,
long before he became President.
* "In the King's Service" tells
the story of Hugh Finlay, who became the nation's postmaster
when George III fired Benjamin Franklin in the Revolutionary
period.
For four decades, Prologue has shared with
readers the rich resources and programs of the National Archives,
its regional archives, and the Presidential libraries. Each issue
features historical articles-drawn from National Archives' holdings
and written by noted historians, archivists, and experts-as well
as articles explaining and describing many of the National Archives'
activities and programs as the nation's recordkeeping agency.
The Washington Post has said, "Prologue . . . can be regarded
quite literally as an invitation for further study. It is also
consistently absorbing reading."
A one-year subscription to Prologue costs
$24. To order:
* Call 1-800-234-8861 or 202-357-5482.
* Go to the subscribe page, print out the order form , and mail
it to Prologue,
National Archives Trust Fund (Cashier) NAT,
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001.
* Order online.
* Fax credit card orders to Prologue at 202-357-5918.
Single copies of Prologue are available
at the Archives Shop or at the Cashier's Office in the National
Archives Building in Washington, DC, or at the Publications Sales
Office at the National Archives at College Park, MD. Single copies
are also available in the shops at some Presidential libraries
and at the new National Archives at Kansas City. In Washington,
DC, it is available at Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave
NW), The News Room (1803 Connecticut Ave NW), and One Stop News
(2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW).
For more information about the National
Archives and its programs and exhibits, go to www.archives.gov.
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VACANCY:
Lead Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13/14 (FPL: GS-14); FINCEN
opens: July 02, 2009 closes: July 23, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - July 2
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:08:05 -0500
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
July 2, 2009
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Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Acetaminophen
and Potential Liver Damage
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Philadelphia
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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ETA - Advisories - Unemployment Insurance
Program Letters (UIPL) for United States Department of Labor.
This information has recently been updated.
UIPL 29-09 -- Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 State Workforce Agency Unemployment
Insurance (UI) Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines has been
added to the data base and is now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2781.
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The
First National Bank of Beardstown, Beardstown, Illinois, Assumes
All of the Deposits of the First State Bank of Winchester, Winchester,
Illinois
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WHO:
Influenza A(H1N1) lessons learned and preparedness
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Miami
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
Contracts for July 02, 2009
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:05:00 -0500
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The
Office of Justice Programs Grants Awarded to the South Carolina
Department of Juvenile Justice, Columbia, South Carolina, Audit
Report GR-40-09-004, June 2009
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Columbia
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Secretary LaHood Announces Extension of
California High-Speed Rail Corridor to Las Vegas
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, along with Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid, key members of the Nevada labor community,
business leaders and other elected officials, announced today
an agreement between the states of California and Nevada to extend
the California High-Speed Rail corridor from the Los Angeles
area to the Las Vegas.
“The extension of the California corridor is another great
example of regional cooperation, which will be critical to transforming
travel in America and the creation of a national system of high-speed
rail lines,” said Secretary LaHood. “We will continue
to encourage new and innovative partnerships like this one. We
believe that the development of regional high-speed passenger
rail systems will create jobs, spur economic development, and
provide positive environmental benefits for all Americans.”
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid praised the potential benefits
of the Nevada-California cooperation. “Today we’ve
taken a giant step towards strengthening Nevada’s economy,”
Majority Leader Reid said. “High-speed rail not only provides
a much needed means of transportation that will reduce congestion
on I-15, but it will create jobs at a time when Nevada needs
them the most, increase tourism and reduce our reliance on foreign
oil.”
In April, President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary
LaHood announced the effort to transform the nation’s transportation
system by developing rail infrastructure and launching high-speed
passenger rail services in 100-600 mile corridors that connect
U.S. communities.
The Obama Administration is moving fast to put in place this
ambitious and important agenda. Congress passed the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which included
an $8 billion High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) highly-competitive
grant program. The President has proposed a continuing $1 billion
annual investment in high-speed rail.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a strategic
plan for high-speed rail and recently announced guidelines for
states and groups of states to apply for the economic recovery
funds. DOT expects to announce the first round of merit-based
grants in the fall.
To learn more about President Obama’s vision for high-speed
rail in America, go to: http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/31
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El
Paso Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Kansas
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Thurs. 7/2 - Fri. 7/3, 2009
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C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Pres. Obama Remarks on Innovation and Jobs (8pm)
* Aspen Ideas Festival on Pres. Obama & the Challenge of
Expectations (8:20pm)
* WJ: Martha Raddatz, ABC News, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
(9:20pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes on July 7.
* C-SPAN Holiday Programming. Visit http://www.c-span.org for
More Details.
* Editor's Note: Alert Will Not Publish Until Mon., July 6 Due
to the Holiday Weekend
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Book TV: John Talbott, Author, "The 86 Biggest Lies on
Wall Street" (8pm)
* Book TV's After Words: Brian Jennings, Author, "Censorship"
(8:55pm)
* Book TV: Nicholas Basbanes Tour of His Home Library (9:55pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Recess. Reconvenes July 6.
* Book TV Three-Day Holiday Programming (8am)
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Highlights: AEI on Presidential Succession, CSIS on U.S.-Russia
Summit (8pm)
* Events: Pres. Obama on Jobs, FCC Open Meeting, State Dept.
Briefing (9pm)
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The
Harvard State Bank, Harvard, Illinois, Assumes All of the Deposits
of Rock River Bank, Oregon, Illinois
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Baltimore
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Kansas
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Santa
Clara County Democrats 5TH ANNUAL JOINT DEMOCRATIC CLUBS PICNIC
Join in a Santa Clara County Democratic
Party tradition!
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97439404692
Meet local Democratic elected officials
and candidates, mingle with leaders of the county party, and
learn more about our 18 diverse Democratic clubs. BBQ food and
beverages will be provided.
All registered Democrats and club members
in Santa Clara County are invited to attend. To RSVP or for more
information, contact Mia White at the email address listed above.
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SPONSORING CLUBS
The following Santa Clara County Democratic
clubs are official sponsors of this event:
Bay Area for Change
Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN)
Democratic Caucus at San Jose State University
Evergreen Democratic Club at the Villages
Obama Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
Peninsula Democratic Coalition
Santa Clara County Democratic Club
Silicon Valley Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Club
Silicon Valley Democratic Club (old Moorpark Club)
Silicon Valley LGBT Democratic Club
Silicon Valley Young Democrats
If your club would like to become a sponsor,
please contact Mia White: mia.nicole.white@gmail.com
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NASA's
LRO Spacecraft Sends First Lunar Images to Earth
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has transmitted
its first images since reaching lunar orbit June 23.
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NASA
Updates Shuttle Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500
News conferences, events and operating hours for the news center
at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., have been updated for the
launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
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C-Span recorded the Veterans Panel held during
the D-Day weekend. The video is available on their web site and
is just over an hour. View World
War II Remembered - Veterans Panel video.
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Helpful
Tips for U.S.-Canadian Border Travelers during the Summer Holidays
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:35:51 -0500
Seattle - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding both
Americans and Canadians planning their holiday travel for Canada
Day, Fourth of July and summer vacation season that there are
a number of steps they can employ to cross the border more efficiently.
(more)
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NASA
TV's This Week @NASA, July 2
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0500
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Galena
State Bank and Trust, Galena, Illinois, Assumes All of the Deposits
of the Elizabeth State Bank, Elizabeth, Illinois
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First
Financial Bank, National Association, Terre Haute, Indiana, Assumes
All of the Deposits of the First National Bank of Danville, Danville,
Illinois
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NASA's
Fermi Telescope Probes Dozens of Pulsars
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0500
With NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, astronomers now
are getting their best look at those whirling stellar cinders
known as pulsars.
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State
Bank of Texas, Irving, Texas, Assumes All of the Deposits of
Millennium State Bank of Texas, Dallas, Texas
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Press
Releases from the U.S. Fire Administration
This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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Open
FSIS Recall Cases Retail List for USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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