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Japan
to provide $10 mil. in grant aid for refugees in Pakistan from Japan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com TOKYO, June 9 (AP) - (Kyodo)—(EDS: ADDING INFO ON JICA VOLUNTEERS AT LAST 2 GRAFS) Japan will provide $10 million in emergency grant aid to Pakistan to support millions of people displaced by Isl... | ||
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Congress to consider 'cash for clunkers' plan from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By KEN THOMAS | ||
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Study faults federal wildfire effort from AP Top Washington Headlines At 2:30...
by By JEFF BARNARD | ||
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Stevenage Borough Council issues RFP for insurance services provision by RFPConnect.com - London,UK | ||
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Senate vote a sea change for tobacco from Campus Politico Stories by David Rogers | ||
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Moderates in Congress feel health care push by USA Today - USA | ||
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Bank of France ups quarterly GDP estimate from France News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com | ||
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Nepal PM to visit India, Egypt from Egypt News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com | ||
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China: Will ensure its stimulus protects environment from AP Top Science News At 5:42 a.m. EST
by By HENRY SANDERSON | ||
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Glaxo forges Chinese JV to make flu vaccines from Reuters: Deals | ||
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Kyrgyzstan open to talks on keeping US military presence: FM from TheNews RSS Feeds - Latest Stories
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Seoul Imposes Sanctions on N. Korea from NYT > Home Page by By CHOE SANG-HUN | ||
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U.S. Union Movement Joins in U.N. Climate ... by admin | ||
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Porsche in talks to sell 25% stake to Qatar: paper from Reuters: Deals | ||
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KKR invests $350 mln in US oil explorer-WSJ from Reuters: Private Equity | ||
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Japan’s Recession Is Abating, Economic Index Shows from News On Japan by Bloomberg | ||
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from CNN.com - Video | ||
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'Obama awaiting Israeli PM's reply on new plan' from JPost Front Page Top Stories | ||
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Obama
sees Lebanon vote results as boost for stability by AFP The Obama administration on Monday hailed a pro-Western coalition's election win in Lebanon as a force for stability, but played down any short-term prospects for broader Arab-Israeli peace. President Barack Obama saw Sunday's polls as ... | ||
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Amnesty International begins visit to Kenya with the marginalised from Amnesty International USA: Most Recent
English News Releases | ||
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Job outlook stable in many large economies from Mexico News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com | ||
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International Arms Show Omsk-2009 from RIA Novosti | ||
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China's Hu Jintao to visit Russia on June 14-18 from RIA Novosti Original enclosure (155205505.jpg) | ||
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Israel must open Gaza, freeze settlements, says UN Secretary General from Iran News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com | ||
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Iran, China sign MoU on enhanced cultural cooperation from Iran News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com | ||
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Chinese official urges closer Sino-Portuguese media cooperation from Portugal News latest RSS headlines
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FBI director defends use of informants in mosques from JPost International | ||
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Japan to announce new development aid for Vietnam from Vietnam News latest RSS headlines
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US envoy starts talks in Israel from Palestinian News latest RSS headlines
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Dolphin Energy close to deal on $3.5bn loan from UAE News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com | ||
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Abu Dhabi official crude selling price down 52% from UAE News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com | ||
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German industrial orders stable in April from Germany News latest RSS headlines
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Japan's key economic state index up 1.0 point in April from Business | ||
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Q & A: Iran's presidential election from BBC News | Latest Published Stories
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EU head Barroso seeks second term from BBC News | News Front Page | World
Edition | ||
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US, Europe look to partnership on Mars exploration from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By ALICIA CHANG | ||
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N. Korea threatens nuclear offensive from JPost Front Page Top Stories | ||
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New Fleet of Vehicles Shipped to Peacekeepers in Darfur from Sudan News latest RSS headlines -
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Mitchell pushes Mid-East agenda from BBC News | Middle East | World Edition
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Iraq: US non-cooperative in corruption probe from Alsumaria TV Iraq, Iraq news | Iraq
News | RSS feed | ||
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from Politico.com: pitboss by Jeanne Cummings | ||
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CIA urges judge to keep detainee papers secret from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By DEVLIN BARRETT | ||
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Pace quickens for impeaching convicted judge from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By SUZANNE GAMBOA | ||
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USS Porter crew attends D-Day 65th anniversary ceremony in Normandy from U.S. European Command News | ||
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US Protests N. Korea's Treatment of Journalists by New York Times - United States | ||
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UN advises Israel to 'fundamentally change' by PRESS TV - Tehran,Iran | ||
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EU finance chiefs tackle Latvia from BBC News | News Front Page | World
Edition | ||
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EU
stresses clear war crimes probe The European Union's (EU) visiting Troïka mission has said the planned trial of war crimes was entirely Bangladesh's affair and stressed that the investigation was 'very transparent', reports bdnews24.com. ... | ||
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Mitchell pushes US Mid-East peace agenda by BBC News - UK | ||
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Nasrallah accepts defeat in elections from JPost Middle East | ||
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VIDEO: Pres. Obama Press Conference with Cabinet from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 11:45am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Michael Crittenden, Dow Jones Newswires, Banking & Finance Reporter from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 7:30am (ET | ||
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VIDEO: Dave McCurdy, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, President & CEO from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 8:30am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists, Project on Government Secrecy Director from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 9:30am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing June 8 2009 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 12pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Pres. Obama Attends D-Day 65th Anniversary Events from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Saturday at 10am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Pres. Obama Weekly Address from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Saturday at 10am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs June 8 2009 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 2pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Defense Department Press Briefing from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 2pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: DNI Dennis Blair Speech at INSA Dinner from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 8:30pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Health Care Reform Events in D.C. - Tuesday from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 7am (ET) | ||
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Presidential
Nominations Sent To The Senate, 6-8-09 Anne Elizabeth Derse, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Lithuania. | ||
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Statement
by the President on the death of President Bongo of Gabon | ||
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Readout
of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of
Israel The President and Prime Minister had a constructive, 20-minute conversation. The President reiterated the principal elements of his Cairo speech, including his commitment to Israel’s security. | ||
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Joe
Biden To Host National Law Enforcement Groups To Announce Their
Support For The Nomination Of Judge Sonia Sotomayor Tomorrow, Tuesday June 9th at 11:00 AM EDT, Vice President Joe Biden will host representatives from national law enforcement groups, during which time they will announce their support for the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the United States Supreme Court. | ||
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Recovery
Act PowerPoint Presented by Jared Bernstein Below please find the link to a PowerPoint presentation on the implementation of the Recovery Act that Jared Bernstein, the Vice President’s chief economist, will present at the beginning of the Daily Press Briefing this afternoon: | ||
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Summary
of Judge Sotomayor's Capitol Hill Meetings June 8, 2009 Today, Judge Sotomayor will visit Capitol Hill to meet with the following Senators: | ||
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Dr.
Jill Biden to deliver commencement address at Kingsborough Community
College in New York On Friday June 12, Dr. Jill Biden will give the commencement address to graduates of Kingsborough Community College. | ||
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Statement
by the President regarding the elections in Lebanon | ||
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President
Obama and Joe Biden Announce Roadmap to Recovery At today’s Cabinet Meeting, Vice President Joe Biden will present to President Barack Obama the Roadmap to Recovery, an Administration-wide effort to accelerate implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in its second 100 days. The Roadmap spotlights ten new major projects that will define the next three months of the Recovery Act and provides graphical illustrations of the activity that will be underway across the United States. As a result of this accelerated pace of activity, over 600,000 jobs are expected to be created or saved by the Recovery Act in the second 100 days – four times the number created or saved in the first 100 days. | ||
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Briefing
by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs with Jared Bernstein, the Vice
President's Chief Economist, 6-8-09 | ||
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Remarks
by the President and the Vice President before meeting with the
Cabinet | ||
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Data
Transparency via Data.gov Posted by Vivek Kundra | ||
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Transparency:
Open Government Operations Posted by Robynn Sturm | ||
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Accelerating
Efforts: The Next 100 Days Posted by Katherine Brandon | ||
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Open
Government at the Food and Drug Administration: The FDA Blog Posted by Beth Noveck | ||
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600,000
New Jobs on the Road to Recovery Posted by Cammie Croft | ||
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Recovery
in Action: TN, CO, TX, LA, MS Posted by Kori Schulman | ||
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Another
Poll Shows Deeds Pulling Away Deeds now leads with 42%, followed by Terry
McAuliffe (D) at 30% and Brian Moran (D) at 21%. | ||
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Few
Know Bloomberg's Party Affiliation Most New Yorkers do not know Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political party affiliation, according to a new New York Times poll of city residents. | ||
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Administration
unveils 10 new stimulus program projects Posted: 11:11 AM ET The next phase of the $787 billion economic stimulus program was launched Monday. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama launched the next phase of his $787 billion economic stimulus program Monday with a package of projects that he said would create or save 600,000 jobs. | ||
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Obama
to meet with South Korean president next week Posted: 03:57 PM ET President Obama previously met South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the recent G-20 summit in London. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama will meet with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak next week, Obama's spokesman announced Monday. | ||
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High
court delays sale of Chrysler assets to Fiat group Posted: 04:36 PM ET The Supreme Court has delayed the imminent sale of most of Chrysler's assets to a group led by Italian automaker Fiat. WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Supreme Court has delayed the imminent sale of most of Chrysler's assets to a group led by Italian automaker Fiat. | ||
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White
House focuses on stimulating the stimulus As the nation's unemployment rate inches toward double-digit territory, the White House insists that job creation is on the way. | ||
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Clinton
orders review of State Department security after arrests Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she has ordered a review of security and vetting procedures that let a State Department employee suspected of spying for Cuba slip through the cracks. | ||
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CIA
asks court to keep interrogation records secret CIA Director Leon Panetta on Monday asked a federal judge to keep records of U.S. interrogations of top al Qaeda captives secret, arguing their release could cause "exceptionally grave" damage to national security. | ||
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POLITICAL
HOT TOPICS: June 09, 2009 From CNN's Charles Riley The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning
speed read of the top stories making news from around the country
and the world. | ||
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House
Democrats to unveil health-care plan today WASHINGTON (CNN) — House Democratic
leaders are preparing to outline their plans for reforming the
health-care system on Tuesday, according to a senior Democratic
congressional source familiar with a “discussion draft”
that is circulating. | ||
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House
Democrats dropping photo provision from war-funding bill Posted: 10:34 PM ET From Deirdre Walsh CNN Congressional Producer | ||
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National
Center for Health Statistics' homepage has been updated | ||
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DHS
Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report Summary June 8, 2009, (PDF, 19 pages - 162 KB) | ||
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North
Prime Newsletter for TRICARE Communications | ||
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Current Funding Opportunities 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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Flight
of the X-15 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500 A technician straps legendary test pilot Scott Crossfield into the cockpit of the X-15 rocket plane before an early test flight. The X-15's maiden flight... | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Summary for June 8, 2009 June 8, 2009 | ||
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FEMA
Chief, Northcom General Cite Military's Hurricane Response Role
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:19:00 -0500 | ||
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Soldier
Helps to Jumpstart Iraq's Tourism Industry Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:27:00 -0500 | ||
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Money Services Businesses (MSBs) for FinCEN Updates This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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President
Obama Visits Wounded Warriors at Landstuhl Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0500 | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Arrest of Walter Kendall Myers Assistant Secretary Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC June 5, 2009 | ||
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USCIRF
in The Economist | ||
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Military Medical Digest for Military Health System This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Pres.
Obama: No 'Hard Commitment' on Guantanamo from Germans Posted: 04 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT | ||
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Panel
Finds Lax Oversight of Wartime Contracting Posted: 07 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT By RICHARD LARDNER | ||
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NRA
Takes Gun Case to High Court Posted: 07 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT By Joan Biskupic | ||
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Sec.
Clinton Says Cutting Off Shipments to North Korea Is a Possibility
Posted: 07 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT | ||
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Soldiers
Disrupt Timber Smuggling in Afghan Province Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:39:00 -0500 | ||
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VACANCY: Reference Librarian YA-1410-02 U.S. Air Force Base Library Vogelweh AFPC263138YA-1410-02/02FS The Air Force Base Library at Vogelweh
(near Ramstein) Germany is recruiting for a Reference Librarian
YA-1410-02. The Reference Librarian will also act as Assistant
Librarian to the Library Director. This position is GS-09 equivalent
and is a possible entry level job for recent MLS graduates. CPO
vets the applicants. | ||
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Obama
in Normandy Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:42:20 -0500 World leaders joined hundreds of World War II veterans in Normandy, France this weekend to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. | ||
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AT Notice FAAO 7930.2 for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Cms.hhs.gov- American Indian/Alaska Native Center for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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FSIS
Notice 46-09 Reviewing and Updating Establishment Profile Processing Tab "Raw Comminuted" Poultry | ||
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New Attorney Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice This page has recently been updated with
the following new vacancies: | ||
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CDFI
Fund US DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Public Engagements June 8
- 12, 2009 June 8, 2009 | ||
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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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OIP FOIA Post for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Iraqi,
U.S. Forces Destroy Weapons Cache Near Taji Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:54:00 -0500 | ||
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The
Crystal Method Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:50:45 -0500 Members of The Crystal Method talk about their music used by the Air Force Thunderbirds, and their desire to do an overseas performance for the troops. | ||
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Comptroller Dugan Urges More Consumer Protections
for Reverse Mortgages ORLANDO — Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan warned today that reverse mortgages pose significant compliance risks and said regulators should get out in front of this issue, before real problems develop, so that these loans are made “in a way that is prudent for both lenders and borrowers.” “While reverse mortgages can provide real benefits, they also have some of the same characteristics as the riskiest types of subprime mortgages – and that should set off alarm bells,” Comptroller Dugan said. The experience with subprime mortgages “clearly demonstrates the link between compliance and safety and soundness.” The Comptroller said the regulatory agencies should ensure that interagency guidance being worked on is sufficiently robust to ensure that consumers are adequately protected, and he said the OCC would examine national banks to ensure compliance with the guidance as well as relevant existing regulations. But he said it may turn out that guidance alone is not enough to address the consumer protection issues surrounding this new product. “In these circumstances, more definitive regulatory standards may need to be adopted, and the OCC is prepared to do that – even if the standards we advocate initially apply only to reverse mortgage lending by national banks,” he said in a speech to a regulatory compliance conference sponsored by the American Bankers Association. Reverse mortgages provide a source of income or line of credit to elderly homeowners by allowing them to tap the equity in their home without having to sell or move out of the home. The underwriting on these loans is nontraditional since no repayment is required until the homeowner dies, permanently moves out of the home, or fails to maintain the property or pay property taxes. If the home is sold to repay the loan, the borrower is not responsible for any loan amount above the value of the home. Any remaining equity above the amount due belongs to the borrower or the borrower’s heirs. While some lenders offer their own proprietary products, 90 percent of all reverse mortgages are insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration, and known as “home equity conversion mortgages,” or “HECMs.” Mr. Dugan said the ability of consumers to access their home equity through immediate and large lump sum payments can pose substantial risks. For example, lenders may simultaneously and aggressively market investment, insurance, or annuity products or, worse, attempt to condition loan approval on the purchase of such products. Likewise, with access to large lump sums upon closing, elderly borrowers can be particularly vulnerable to coercive sales of annuity and long term care insurance products that are expensive and may not be appropriate to their needs. “Another risk is that reverse mortgage borrowers, because they have no immediate repayment obligations, may overlook substantial fees that are attached to the loan,” Mr. Dugan said. “And consumers who spend their loan proceeds quickly or unwisely may end up short of the funds they need for home maintenance or property taxes, with disastrous consequences: the failure to make those payments can result in foreclosure.” The Comptroller also expressed concern about misleading marketing claims, especially if the product’s incentives and fees put more of a premium on making the loan than on ensuring it is appropriate for the borrower. “Even when consumers are not subject to misleading or deceptive marketing, they still may have a hard time understanding the complex nature and costs associated with reverse mortgages,” he said. “If a consumer doesn’t fully understand how much the loan will cost, how much can be borrowed, or all the circumstances under which the loan can become due, then the risk increases for a transaction that is not appropriate to the consumer’s needs.” The OCC already has regulations in place to deal with deceptive marketing, the Comptroller said, and the OCC “will use this authority to require immediate correction of any potentially misleading marketing claims by a bank in connection with reverse mortgage products.” The OCC will also use existing authority to ensure that national banks do not condition the availability of a reverse mortgage on the borrower’s purchase of certain nonbanking products, such as an annuity or life insurance. Mr. Dugan said one area that deserves particular attention is whether to impose additional requirements with respect to escrows of taxes and insurance. Nonpayment of taxes or insurance can trigger foreclosure. However, the new Federal Reserve Board escrow requirements for “higher-priced” mortgages do not apply to reverse mortgages, and HUD does not require escrows to be established in connection with HECMs. “Given the predominance of the HECM product in reverse mortgage lending, I think it would be a major step forward for HUD to issue guidelines or requirements addressing the escrow issue for HECMs, and I would like to begin a dialogue with them on the issue,” he said. “Once they set the standards for escrows, we would ensure that they are followed by national banks for HECM products, and would ensure – by regulation, if necessary – that comparable standards apply in connection with proprietary reverse mortgages offered by national banks.” In closing, Comptroller Dugan said that while much attention still needs to be focused on dealing with the economic downturn, regulators can’t afford to ignore consumer issues. “We need to be on constant alert to emerging risks and vigilant in our regulatory compliance responsibilities,” he said. Related Links: Remarks Before the American Bankers Association Regulatory Compliance Conference (http://www.occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-61a.pdf) Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan (http://www.occ.gov/dugan.htm) ### | ||
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CDC's Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinators List This message is to notify you that the
contact information for North Dakota, South Carolina, and San
Antonio has changed and is now available. | ||
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CDC's ACIP: Upcoming Meetings Agenda This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Program Specialist (RM/TELCOM), GS-0301-12 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:46:46 -0500 MP-09-345-SSM2 (Closing Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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Scheduled Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery | ||
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Homeland Security Leadership Journal for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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U.S.
Crew to Aid in Locating French Airliner's Data Recorders Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:26:00 -0500 | ||
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U.S.
Department of State: OIG Releases Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:24:20 -0500 | ||
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D-Day
Memorial Event Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:17:55 -0500 More than 4000 visitors - many of them veterans - gathered Saturday at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. | ||
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D-Day
Ceremonies Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:17:30 -0500 Once Americans and Germans were bitter enemies, now, decades later, the veterans of World War II from both countries were together sharing stories and memories of their experiences. | ||
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A
new Federal Election Commission tip for treasurers has been posted | ||
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Summer
Learning Opportunity at the Federal Election Commission Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:58:30 -0500 The FEC is holding concurrent roundtable workshops on reporting and e-filing using FECFile on July 8. The roundtables are for PACs, party committees, campaign committees and consultants, and cost $25 per workshop. For more information, click here or e-mail Conferences@fec.gov. | ||
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Map
Follows Progress of Southwest Border Fence Project Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:47:46 -0500 Map Follows Progress of Southwest Border Fence Project has been updated. | ||
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USDA
MEETS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S 30-DAY BIOFUELS DIRECTIVE TO HELP MEET
COUNTRY'S ENERGY NEEDS | ||
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Bearish
Oil Market Prompts Shift in Iraqi Security Agenda Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:13:00 -0500 | ||
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U.S.
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Awards for 2009 Support
Cultural Preservation in 58 Countries and the West Bank Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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U.S.-Vietnam
Political, Security and Defense Dialogue Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Statement on Lebanese Elections Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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Agencies Release List of Distressed
or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies Attachment | ||
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New York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Denver Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Coast
Guard Rescue Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:49:32 -0500 The Coast Guard came to the rescue of four stranded fisherman Friday off the Texas gulf coast. | ||
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TAPS Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:56:24 -0500 The Tragedy Assistance Program for survivors, or TAPS, recently welcomed hundreds of military family members to Washington DC. | ||
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DOE Delivers Over $80 Million in Weatherization
Funding to First Four States Recovery Act funding for Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oregon to expand state weatherization assistance programs and create jobs WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the transfer of nearly $80 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oregon to expand state weatherization assistance programs. After submitting their comprehensive state weatherization plans that were due on May 12, these states are now receiving 40 percent of the total funding previously authorized under the legislation. Today’s announcement represents the next step in the Obama Administration’s efforts to promote energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and help support new jobs. This installment adds to the initial 10 percent of the states’ funding allocations that were previously awarded for training and ramp up activities. These four states have now received 50 percent of their Recovery Act funds for the Weatherization Assistance Program. “The Obama Administration is moving at an unprecedented pace to award these funds to states, so that weatherization agencies can move forward, hire new workers, and immediately begin helping homeowners make their homes more energy efficient,” said Secretary Chu. “This investment will save money for hardworking families while creating jobs, reducing pollution, and moving us toward energy independence.” The four states receiving funding today submitted aggressive and innovative plans to expand their weatherization programs: Arizona ($22,809,311 awarded today) will use its funding to weatherize an additional 6,409 homes over the next three years. The AZ Weatherization Assistance Program (AZ WAP) – a part of the AZ Department of Commerce’s Energy Office – will work with 10 local weatherization agencies to provide services to low-income families, focusing efforts on the elderly and handicapped, along with high energy consuming households. As part of the weatherization training program, new technicians have the opportunity to enroll in Weatherization Boot Camp, a five-day training covering energy basics, pressure diagnostic, health and safety, and hands on diagnostic and repair. In order to monitor the effectiveness of the weatherization program in each home, AZ WAP works closely with local electric and gas utilities to obtain and review utility bills for weatherized homes. Through this innovative partnership, the program is able to access a five-year utility history to compare the pre- and post-weatherization energy consumption. After demonstration of successful implementation of their plan, the state will receive more than $28 million in additional funding, for a total of more than $57 million. § Kansas ($22,576,708 awarded today) will expand their existing weatherization efforts to reach 5,820 new homes as a result of Recovery Act funding. Prior to receiving this latest round of weatherization funding, the Kansas weatherization network - a collection of public and private nonprofit agencies, including community action agencies, a regional planning commission, a housing service agency, an economic development district, and a county government – analyzed their staffing and equipment needs and have ramped up their operations. The Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program (K-WAP) has also increased the number of trainings they are running to meet the increased demand for weatherization workers. In addition, Kansas is focusing on expanding their Multi-family weatherization program to reach more low-income homes, particularly among the elderly, disabled and families with children. After demonstration of successful implementation of their plan, the state will receive $28 million in additional funding, for a total of more than $56 million. § Mississippi ($19,768,477 awarded today) will use their Recovery Act funding to reach 5,467 more families. The state’s weatherization program is focusing on reaching single-family homes and prioritizing weatherization services for the elderly and disabled, families with children, and homes that use an above-average amount of energy. Mississippi’s program is run through the Community Services Division at the Mississippi Department of Human Services, which contracts with 10 local weatherization agencies across the state. Mississippi is also emphasizing the importance for the local agencies to leverage DOE funds through in-kind and financial donations to further support the weatherization program in the state. After demonstration of successful implementation of their plan, the state will receive more than $24 million in remaining funds, for a total of more than $49 million. § Oregon ($15,404,894 awarded today) will weatherize 4,635 additional homes with Recovery funding, reducing energy costs for thousands of families across the state. The state will use an experienced network of local weatherization agencies - 22 subgrantees comprised of 17 community action agencies; housing authorities; area agencies on aging; senior centers; a development corporation; and 5 Native American tribes – to direct funds toward low-income households, with an emphasis on reaching the elderly, disabled residents, or families with children under 6 years of age. As part of the training and management ramp up activities under the Recovery Act, a number of agencies and organizations collaborated to develop a list of high need projects throughout the state from the existing multi-family portfolio, resulting in a prioritized listing of the most at-risk projects requiring energy upgrades. Also, to ensure adequate services are provided to Native Americans and Farm worker populations in the state, individual allocations have been established for each: 3% for the Native American community, 10% for farm workers. After demonstration of successful implementation of their plan, the state will receive an additional $19 million, for a total of more than $38 million. The Recovery Act includes a strong commitment to oversight and accountability, while prioritizing the rapid deployment of funding to help create new jobs. On March 12, DOE announced the availability of weatherization funds and began accepting applications – at that time 10 percent of total funding was available to states and territories to support planning and ramp-up activities. With today’s announcement, these four states will receive an additional 40 percent of their total funding. The balance of the funding will be released when states meet reporting, oversight, and accountability milestones as required by the Recovery Act. DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program will be available to families making up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level – or about $44,000 a year for a family of four. Weatherization projects allow low-income families to save money by making their homes more energy efficient, reducing heating bills by an average of 32 percent and overall energy bills by hundreds of dollars per year. ### | ||
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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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Minneapolis Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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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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Portland Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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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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This information has recently been updated.
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CDC's Immunizations' Hepatitis B Coordinators
List. This email is to inform you that on June 4th the contact information for the CITY of New York was updated (not the state of New York). Sorry about the error in communication. You can access the contact information at this webpage. | ||
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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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DOE Fossil Energy NEWSALERT In carrying out the American Recovery and A link to the FOA can be found on the | ||
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CDC
Interim Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Guidance for Cruise Ships This document provides updated interim guidance for crew members and passengers of cruise ships originating from or stopping in ports in areas affected by the novel H1N1 influenza virus outbreak. (Updated to reflect the recent changes to the mask and respirator guidance.) | ||
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Jackson 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 : Guinea-Bissau (06/09)
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:16:56 -0500 | ||
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Security
Transition Command Makes Progress in Iraq Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:34:00 -0500 | ||
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CDC
Interim Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew
in Identifying Passengers Who May Have Swine Influenza This document provides interim guidance for domestic and international flights originating from areas affected by novel H1N1 flu and will be updated as needed. | ||
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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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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Visiting Middle East Democracy
Activists Before Their Meeting Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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Remarks
With U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Before
Their Meeting Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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Atlanta Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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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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Corporate
Owner of Cargo Vessel Sentenced for Conspiracy and Falsifying
Records Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500 U. S. District Court Judge Richard Lazzara (Middle District of Florida) today sentenced the Korean corporation STX Pan Ocean Co. Ltd., which operates the commercial cargo ship M/V Ocean Jade, to pay $2.2 million in penalties and serve four years of probation for conspiring to falsify and falsifying environmental compliance records. | ||
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Business Opportunities for U.S. Army Environmental Command This information has recently been updated, and is now available. New cleanup performance-based acquisition
opportunities have been added http://aec.army.mil/usaec/business/index.html
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Federal
Election Commission Advisory Opinion Request 2009-14 | ||
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C-SPAN Daily Alert C-SPAN Highlights Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: * C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET * Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls | ||
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NRC
Issues Final Safety Evaluation Report for Beaver Valley Nuclear
Power Plant License Renewal | ||
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DoD
News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Milano at the Pentagon Briefing
Room via Teleconference from Iraq Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:43:00 -0500 | ||
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Today's
Top News Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:55:04 -0500 One of the priorities for the incoming commander in Afghanistan is to address how to reduce civilian casualties. And, new challenges continue as power transitions to the Iraqi government. | ||
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MG
Milano Brief Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:55:16 -0500 New challenges continue to arise as the US military transitions power to the Iraqi government. MG Milano describes one obstacle that came after the price of oil dropped earlier this year. | ||
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DoD
Contracts for June 08, 2009 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:06:00 -0500 | ||
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CONFERENCE:
July 30 in Arlington, VA - Encryption Controls | ||
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CONFERENCE:
July 28-29 in Arlington, VA - Complying with U.S. Export Controls | ||
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Report
Points to Irregularities in Farah Air Strike Incident Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:57:00 -0500 | ||
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Pentagon
Encouraged on Pakistan, Wary on North Korea, Spokesman Says Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:12:00 -0500 | ||
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2010 National Food Safety Education Conference
Announced Advancements in Food Safety Education: Trends, Tools and Technologies, the fourth national food safety education conference, will be held March 23-26, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta GA. The conference will be hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NSF, and co-sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Partnership for Food Safety Education, and the NSF/WHO Collaborating Centre for Food Safety. The conference will build on the momentum of the 2006 National Food Safety Education Conference, "Reaching At-Risk Audiences and Today's Other Food Safety Challenges" to increase awareness of and promote public health practices that support food safety and health protection among healthcare, medical and public health professionals, and, through them, consumers. The 2010 conference objectives are to: Update causes and casualties with the latest available foodborne illness surveillance, statistical, and epidemiological data Improve effectiveness of social marketing techniques and evaluation Enlist the medical profession in food safety outreach Preview the role of technology in consumer education Identify opportunities for future partnerships and collaboration For further information about the 2010 National Food Safety Education Conference, including online registration, go to www.fsis.usda.gov/Atlanta2010 or email Atlanta2010@nsf.org | ||
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - June 8 Department Spokesman Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) News for U.S. Department of Justice A settlement agreement with the City of
Philadelphia, PA, regarding accessible polling places has been
added, and is now available. | ||
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ADA.gov Site Map (text only) for U.S. Department of Justice A settlement agreement with the City of
Philadelphia, PA, regarding accessible polling places, has been
added and is now available. | ||
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 6/9/2009 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:53:00 -0500 | ||
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Mission & Budget for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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DoD
News Briefing with Geoff Morrell from the Pentagon Briefing Room,
Arlington, Va. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:05:00 -0500 | ||
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CARDIN,
HASTINGS COMMENT ON RIGHT-WING VICTORIES IN EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY
ELECTIONS | ||
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Receipt
of 2009 Annual Alice Award at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
Secretary of State Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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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. A retail consignee list has been posted
for recall 030-2009, South Carolina Firm Recalls Fresh Beef Trim
Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination. | ||
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Florida
Residents Sentenced in $10 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:19:16 -0500 Four Miami-area residents were sentenced in connection with a $10 million Medicare fraud scheme involving HIV infusion clinics. | ||
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Court
Rejects Challenge to Conviction of Mississippi Klansman Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:08:29 -0500 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected a challenge to the conviction of James Ford Seale, a former member of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Mississippi, for the 1964 kidnapping and murder of two African-American men. | ||
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New
York Department of Education Employee Sentenced on Corruption
Charges Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:52:47 -0500 George Ortiz, a former bus inspector for the New York City Department of Education, was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to extortion; extortion conspiracy; soliciting, receiving and accepting bribes; and conspiracy to solicit, receive, and accept bribes. | ||
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Final countdown to submit your Citizen Corps
Council for a National Citizen Corps Achievement Award Applications must be received via mail by this Friday, June 12, 2009. The National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards- Celebrating Resilient Communities award winners will be announced and recognized by the FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate, NEMA Incoming President David Maxwell, and IAEM President Russ Decker during a ceremony at the 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness (NCCP). Two representatives from the winning Council in each award category will be FEMA’s honored guests during the 2009 NCCP, August 9-12, 2009, in the Washington, DC area and highlighted during a breakout session at the NCCP. In addition, each award recipient will be featured in national outreach activities and on the national Citizen Corps website. For more information, including the application kit and FAQs, visit http://www.citizencorps.gov/news/awards/index.shtm. | ||
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Valley
Democrats United: TIME TO GO GREEN - THE GREEN REVOLUTION To see more
details and RSVP | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Supporting Freedom of Religion
and Religious Expression Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
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Highlights:
Secretary Clinton Receives 2009 Annual Alice Award Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
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MAJORITY
WHIP SUMMARY June 8, 2009 For More Information Please Go to the Links
Below... Whip Information Rules Information BILL TEXT AND BACKGROUND FOR THE WEEK OF
JUNE 8, 2009 | ||
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VACANCY:
Financial Technician, GS-0503-07 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:53:05 -0500 AN262293 (Closing Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Public Assistance Closeout Specialist, GS-301-11/12 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:47:45 -0500 WN-09-2C-0156-LDW1 (Closing Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Floodplain Management Specialist, GS-301-11 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:46:55 -0500 WN-09-2C-0160-LDW1 (Closing Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Hazard Mitigation Grants Program Specialist, GS-301-9/11 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:45:53 -0500 WN-09-2C-0153-LDW1 (Closing Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Grants Management Specialist, GS-1101-12/13 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:14:46 -0500 AN259269 (Closing Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Program Specialist (Web Business Solutions Specialty), GS-301-13
FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:09:38 -0500 AN260250 (Closing Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Accountant, GS-0510-15 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:03:25 -0500 AN261690 (Closing Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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VACANCY:
Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11/12/13 FEMA Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:29:18 -0500 AN261779 (Closing Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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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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U.S.
Department of State Remarks: Jordan: Tenth Anniversary of King
Abdullah II's Ascension to the Throne Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:33:00 -0500 | ||
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Around
the Services Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:35:36 -0500 One-on-one with a soldier who has had suicidal thoughts. How she hopes her experience will help others get help. Plus, Steven Colbert gets a haircut from the top general in Iraq. | ||
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What's New at MEPS for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated
and is now available. | ||
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Downrange Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:15:31 -0500 The Commander in Chief visits wounded warriors at Landstuhl Medical Facility and Comedian Steven Colbert takes his show on the road Downrange. | ||
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Joint
Statement on U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security and Defense Dialogue
June 8, 2009 | ||
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Today's top Air Force stories include: CORONA yields personnel decisions, mission
requirements Research officials study energy harvesting
for future unmanned aircraft Mobility Airmen, aircraft begin moving
Strykers into Afghanistan Air Force flight surgeons hand over training
mission to Iraqis Airmen test emergency response at Joint
Base Balad | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Indonesian Foreign Minister
Noer Hassan Wirajuda After Their Meeting Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC June 8, 2009 | ||
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Highlights:
Secretary Clinton Welcomes Middle East Democracy Activists Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
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FDA
Warns Consumers Not to Use Skin Products Made by Clarcon Due
to Bacterial Contamination Risk Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:12:00 -0500 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. of Roy, Utah, is voluntarily recalling some skin sanitizers and skin protectants marketed under several different brand names because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found in the product during a recent inspection. The FDA is warning consumers to not use any Clarcon products. | ||
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The Young Democrats of MA is looking to
start a Cape Cod Chapter. Would you be able to help us put together a first meeting? If so email me, ealmquist@ydma.org or send me a message. Thank you! -------------------- | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: U.S. and Indonesia: Building
a Comprehensive Partnership Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
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Pentagon
Press Briefing Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:34:10 -0500 Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell speaks with reporters at the Pentagon. | ||
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NASA
Announces Winners in Second Annual Lunar Art Contest Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500 The results of the second annual NASA Lunar Art Contest are out-of-this-world productions from high school and college students from around the globe. | ||
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Contributed $5 to celebrate CDA's 50th Annual Convention Friends, As you already know, CDA is hosting our 50th annual convention this July in Washington, DC. You also know as current CDA students and alumni the fantastic opportunities and programs that will be at the disposal for the attendees. However, you may be unaware that the programs, speakers, room reservations and housing costs are extremely expensive and cost more than the registration fees we charge. In order to ensure the affordability for our fellow students, we are asking all our friends to contribute $5 to CDA in our $5 for 50 Program and to update their Facebook statuses, GChat/AIM mesages, and Twitter feeds to ask the same. Therefore, please join us in contributing $5 to CDA and to change your statuses to read the following: I contributed $5 to celebrate CDA's 50th Annual Convention. Do the same! http://tinyurl.com/cj8ta4 Sincerely, Heather Brown | ||
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 9,
2009 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour Suspensions (17 Bills) | ||
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