|
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Most
Support Public Health Care Option
"A clear majority of Americans -- 72% -- support a government-sponsored
health care plan to compete with private insurers, a new CBS
News/New York Times poll finds. Most also think the government
would do a better job than private industry at keeping down costs
and believe that the government should guarantee health care
for all Americans."
|
Obama
punch lines take aim at Washington press corps
Posted: 09:18 AM ET
From CNN Political Producer Rebecca Sinderbrand
WASHINGTON (CNN) President Obama
ribbed the press corps Friday night at the Radio and Television
Correspondents Dinner in Washington, thanking them for "this
opportunity to tell all the jokes that werent funny enough
for me to use when we did this five weeks ago" at the more
high-profile White House Correspondents Dinner.
|
Obama
urges Iran to stop violence against its own people
Posted: 03:01 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) President Barack Obama called Saturday
for the Iranian government to stop all violent and unjust actions
against its own people.
|
Obama
takes on criticism of proposed new agency
Posted: 03:24 PM ET
From CNN Political Producer Rebecca Sinderbrand
WASHINGTON (CNN) President Obama
fought back against criticism of his plan for a Consumer Financial
Protection Agency Saturday, telling Americans that the new department
would prevent them from being confused or deceived by lenders.
|
Protesters
defy Iran leaders warnings
Posted: 06:23 PM ET
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) Thousands of defiant anti-government
protesters again swept into the streets Saturday of the Iranian
capital, where they clashed with police armed with batons, tear
gas and water cannons.
|
Moussavi
Facebook page says Iran system going to slaughterhouse
Posted: 08:21 PM ET
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) Irans ruling system is going
to the slaughterhouse because of the national outrage over
last weeks fraudulent presidential election, the Facebook
page of Irans top opposition presidential candidate quoted
him Saturday as saying.
|
Videos,
pictures offer chilling glimpses of Iran
Posted: 12:24 AM ET
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) A harrowing video surfaced late Saturday
of an apparent home invasion by Iranian security forces that
conveyed the fear and chaos in Tehran after a day of brutal crackdown
on protesters.
|
Irans
parliament speaker hints at election fraud as protests continue
Posted: 02:33 AM ET
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) Irans influential parliamentary
speaker Ali Larijani implied Saturday that the election authority
sided with a certain candidate as thousands of defiant anti-government
protesters once again swept into the streets of the capital.
|
GAO-09-508R,
Fisheries Management: Alleged Misconduct of Members and Staff
of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, May 20, 2009
|
GAO-09-454,
Defense Exports: Foreign Military Sales Program Needs Better
Controls for Exported Items and Information for Oversight, May
20, 2009
from GAO Reports
In fiscal year 2008, the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
sold over $36 billion dollars in defense articles and services
to foreign governments. The Departments of State, Defense (DOD),
and Homeland Security (DHS) all have a role in the FMS program.
In 2003, GAO identified significant weaknesses in FMS control
mechanisms for safeguarding defense articles transferred to foreign
governments. In 2007, GAO designated the protection of technologies
...
|
GAO-09-568,
Military Training: DOD Needs a Strategic Plan and Better Inventory
and Requirements Data to Guide Development of Language Skills
and Regional Proficiency, June 19, 2009
|
adsense
|
GAO-09-671,
Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance: FEMA Strengthened
Its Fraud Prevention Controls, but Customer Service Needs Improvement,
June 19, 2009
|
GAO-09-781T,
Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking
to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges, June 19,
2009
|
VIDEO:
Senate HELP Cmte. Markup of Health Care Legislation - Day 2
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Cmte.
continues its week-long markup of health care legislation sponsored
by Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA). The bill looks to lower costs, provide
more public options for health care providers and create an inter-agency
council to develop a national health strategy.
Length:
Published: Thursday at 10am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Pres. Obama & DHS Sec. Napolitano Remarks at Hispanic Prayer
Breakfast
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary
Janet Napolitano delivered remarks at the Esperanza National
Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference in Washington.
Length:
Published: Friday at 9am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
House Democratic Members Press Briefing on Health Care
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Committee Chrmn. Reps. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Henry Waxman (D-CA),
and George Miller (D-CA) held a news conference to release an
outline of their health care legislation. Their committees, Ways
& Means, Energy & Commerce and Education & Labor,
are involved in the health care reform debate.
Length: 39 min.
Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News, Senior Correspondent
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Mary Agnes Carey goes over the latest developments in Congress
regarding health care legislation, including the Senate Finance
Committee's decision to delay the legislation, and President
Obama's speech before the American Medical Association this week.
Length: 29 min.
Published: Friday at 7:30am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Budget Committee, Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Blumenaueres discuss the current debate on health care in
Congress, and the bills he dropped this week.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Friday at 8am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
House Subcmte. Hearing on Behavorial Advertising
from C-SPAN Recent Video
A House Energy and Commerce Subcmte. holds a hearing on Online
behavorial advertising and its privacy implications. Top online
privacy officers from Facebook, Yahoo and Google will testify
on how their sites handle privacy issues for its users.
Length: 2 hr. 25 min.
Published: Thursday at 10am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducts a daily briefing at the
White House.
Length: 53 min.
Published: Friday at 1:45pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Spokesman Ian Kelly conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 13 min.
Published: Friday at 1:45pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Question Period with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper took questions from members
in the last Question Period before the summer recess. Members
focused on the economy with unemployment insurance and jobs being
the dominant issues.
Length: 46 min.
Published: Friday at 10am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Senate HELP Cmte. Markup of Health Care Legislation - Day 3
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Cmte.
finished its third day of its Mark Up of health care legislation
sponsored by Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA). The Mark Up will continue
on Monday and is expected to last all week.
Length: 1 hr. 13 min.
Published: Friday at 10:30am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Weekly Address
from C-SPAN Recent Video
In his weekly address to the nation, Pres. Obama discusses his
proposal for a new agency to oversee the sale and marketing of
financial products to consumers.
Length: 4 min.
Published: Saturday at 10am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Babak Yektafar, Washington Prism, Editor in Chief
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Mr.Yektafar discusses the efforts by the Iranian government to
quell the protests and other critics of the disputed presidential
election.
Length: 56 min.
Published: Saturday at 7am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Luis CdeBace, State Department, Trafficking Office Director
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Mr. de Baca discusses the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report
that was released on Tuesday. This annual report rates countries
across the world on the efforts to combat human trafficking.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Saturday at 9:30am (ET)
|
Statement
from the President on Iran
|
WEEKLY
ADDRESS: President Obama Highlights Tough New Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON In his weekly address, President Barack Obama
explained the necessity of his proposed Consumer Financial Protection
Agency. It is clear that one of the major causes of the current
economic crisis was a breakdown of oversight leading to widespread
abuses in the financial world.
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President
Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration, 6-19-09
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State
of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes,
and flooding during the period of May 8-16, 2009.
|
Transcript
of the President's answer to Harry Smith's question on Iran,
CBS, 6-19-09
Let's move on to the news of the day. The Ayatollah Khamenei
gave his speech today, gave his sermon. He said that the election
in Iran was, in fact, legitimate. He said, "The street demonstrations
are unacceptable." Do you have a message for those people
in the street?
|
President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6-19-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate
the following individuals for key administration posts:
|
Excerpts
Of The President's Remarks To The Radio And Television Correspondents
Dinner
I want to thank you for this opportunity to tell all the jokes
that werent funny enough for me to use when we did this
five weeks ago.
|
Bills
Signed Into Law, 6-19-09
Today, the President signed into law: H.R. 663, which designates
a facility of the United States Postal Service as the Yvonne
Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building;
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Presidential
Nominations Sent to The Senate, 6-19-09
Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr., of New Jersey, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Samuel A. Alito, Jr.,
elevated.
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President
Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State
of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by wildfires during the period
of April 9-12, 2009.
|
President
Obama Nominates Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. for the Third
Circuit, and Judge Beverly B. Martin for United States Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
|
Remarks
by the President at Young Men's Barbecue
|
Remarks
by the President at Fatherhood Town Hall
|
Remarks
by the President to Participants of Year Up Program
|
Remarks
by the President at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
|
Remarks
by the President at DSCC/DCCC Fundraiser, 6/18/2009
|
Remarks
by the Vice President to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
|
The
President's Statement on Iran
Posted by Macon Phillips
|
Celebrating
Title IX
Posted by Ambassador Susan Rice
|
Weekly
Address: Financial Reform to Protect Consumers
Posted by Jesse Lee
|
A
Town Hall on Fatherhood
Posted by Katherine Brandon
|
The
President on Iran: "The World is Watching"
Posted by Jesse Lee
|
Middle
Class Task Force Meeting: Promoting Manufacturing in America
Posted by Jesse Lee
|
Collaboration
-- Achieving Better Results by Working Together
Posted by Michele Heffner
|
Faith,
Immigration, and the American Character
Posted by Jesse Lee
|
Federal
Election Commission Advisory Opinion 2009-10, Issued to Visclosky
for Congress
|
Alternative
Energy Revitalizes Afghan Hospital
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:02:00 -0500
|
New
Navy Secretary Stresses Commitment to Sailors, Marines, Families
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:48:00 -0500
|
VACANCY:
Security Specialist, GS-0080-09/11 (FPL: GS-13); FINCEN
opens: June 18, 2009 closes: July 19, 2009
|
NRC
Requests Plans From 18 Nuclear Plants To Address Apparent Decommissioning
Funding Assurance Shortfalls
|
Background
Notes : Bahamas, The (06/09)
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:06:41 -0500
|
United
States, Switzerland Agree to Increased Tax Information Exchange
June 19, 2009
TG-177
|
DOT
News for Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
High
Court Rules Retrial of Ex-Enron Executive Would Violate 5th Amendment
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By Kristen Hays, Houston Chronicle
Jun. 19--The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that former Enron
broadband executive Scott Yeager cannot be retried on lingering
charges because a jury in 2005 acquitted him of others related
to the same alleged scheme.
|
Congress
Passes Restrictions on Detainees
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By LARRY MARGASAK
WASHINGTON - Legislation to pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
this year is on its way to President Barack Obama, but it provides
no money for closing the Guantanamo detainee prison and sets
tough restrictions on the transfer of its inmates.
|
Judge
to Review former Vice Pres. Cheney's Interview in CIA Leak Case
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By NEDRA PICKLER
WASHINGTON - A federal judge said Thursday that he wants to look
at notes from the FBI's interview with former Vice President
Dick Cheney during the investigation into who leaked the identity
of a CIA operative.
|
LRO's
CRaTER: Man, On The Moon
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500
Harlan Spence, Principal Investigator for LRO's CRaTER instrument,
explains how the mission will prepare the way for long-term human
presence in space.
|
FEMA's
Ready Campaign And Citizen Corps Encourage Participation In The
National Preparedness Month Coalition
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:29:49 -0500
WASHINGTON. D.C. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
today announced that more than 1,200 national, regional, tribal,
state and local businesses and organizations have pledged their
support and joined the 2009 National Preparedness Month (NPM)
Coalition. Non-member organizations are strongly encouraged to
join before the start of NPM. Led by FEMA?s Ready Campaign and
Citizen Corps, NPM is held each September and is designed to
raise awareness and promote action surrounding emergency preparedness
among citizens, businesses and communities.
|
NE@Shuttle
IR Imaging
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
Far from point and shoot, HYTHIRMs Cast Glance Crew have
turned shooting Infrared Images of the Shuttle into an art form.
|
Atlas
V Launches the LRO and LCROSS Spacecraft
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
Two spacecraft begin their lunar journey.
|
San
Antonio Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
Testimony
for Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
NRC
To Discuss Decommissioning Plan for Fermi Nuclear Plant Unit
1 at Public Meeting June 30 in Monroe, Mich.
|
EMI
Independent Study for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
HHS
Secretary Sebelius Announces Release of $6 Billion in New CHIP
Funds to Insure Children
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:55:00 -0500
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that $6 billion
in new federal funds will be made available to states and U.S.
territories for fiscal year 2009 to provide health care to millions
of children across America through their Children's Health Insurance
Programs (CHIP).
|
Weve got some exciting news about a
new addition to our online presence. This week, DHS launched
"The Blog @
Homeland Security," a new way for us to offer an inside-out
view of what we do every day at the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. The Blog lets us talk about how we secure our nation,
strengthen our programs, and unite the Department behind our
common mission and principles. It also lets us hear from you.
We hope youll subscribe
to our updates, so youll receive the same notifications
for the blog
|
BanditTrackerChicago.com,
Part I
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:08:15 -0500
Want to help catch some bank robbers? Nows your chance.
Theres a new website called BanditTrackerChicago.com. This
broadcast is part of our radio show "FBI, This Week,"
which is broadcast on ABC Radio Networks.
|
DHS
Leadership to Participate in United We Serve
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Answering President Obamas call to service, Homeland Security
Secretary Napolitano will be joined by Deputy Secretary Jane
Holl Lute and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate volunteering their
time and efforts to promote service across the country. The Presidents
81-day summer service initiative, United We Serve, challenges
all citizens to get involved in their communities and start building
a better future for the nation.
|
Report
on Indirect Cost Rates Proposed by National Endowment for Democracy
(AUD/CG-07-02) (Dec 06)
|
Review
of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services Reception
and Placement Program
(AUD/CG-05-28) (May 05)
|
Embassy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (ISP-I-05-19A) (July 05)
|
Compliance
Follow-up Review of Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal (ISP-C-05-22) (June
05)
|
Review
of the Information Security Program at the Department of State
(IT-I-05-09) (Sept 05)
|
Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
NRC
Names New Resident Inspector at Columbia Generating Station
|
VALIDITY
OF STATUTORY ROLLBACKS AS A MEANS OF COMPLYING WITH THE INELIGIBILITY
CLAUSE (May 20, 2009) (added
06/11/09)
|
United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
|
Low-Cost
Flood Policy Set For Low-Risk Residences
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:34:34 -0500
TEXAS CITY, Texas -- High ground does not guarantee that you
are safe from floodwaters. But it does mean that you may be eligible
for a low-cost Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) available through
the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Preferred Risk
Policy is available for as little as $119 a year for $20,000
of building coverage and $5,000 of contents coverage for a building
without a basement.
|
Small
Business Workshop Offers Information On Understanding Solicitations
And Preparing Successful Proposals
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:51:54 -0500
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- If you are a small business owner interested
in learning how to prepare a successful proposal, there is a
workshop this month that may be especially helpful to you.
|
FEC
ISSUES ADVISORY OPINION ON VISCLOSKY REQUEST
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:11:42 -0500
WASHINGTON - On Thursday, the Federal Election Commission issued
an advisory opinion requested by Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1) and
his principal campaign committee, Visclosky for Congress, regarding
the permissibility of using campaign funds to pay for legal fees
and expenses related to a Federal investigation.
|
FFL
Newsletter for The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
Stanford
Financial Group Executives and Former Chairman of Antiguan Bank
Regulator Indicted for Fraud and Obstruction
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500
Robert Allen Stanford, 59, chairman of the Houston-based Stanford
Financial Group (SFG), three SFG executives and the former chief
executive officer of the Antiguan bank regulatory agency have
been indicted on fraud and obstruction charges related to a $7
billion scheme to defraud investors.
|
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.
|
New
York Man Indicted for Clean Air Act Violations
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500
A federal grand jury in the Western District of New York, has
returned an indictment charging Keith Gordon-Smith, owner of
an asbestos removal company, with numerous violations of the
Clean Air Act, submitting false statements and obstruction of
justice. The charges stem from allegations that Gordon-Smith
directed and caused illegal asbestos removal at several sites
in the Rochester, N.Y., area, and hid the illegal asbestos removal
from federal agencies.
|
Inspector
General Reports and Resources for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
National
Institute of Justice Events for Office of Justice Programs
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
Inspector
General Management Reports for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
Inspector
General Press Releases for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending June 19, 2009
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including the
indictments of Robert Allen Stanford and other executives in
connection with a $7 billion investor fraud scheme; the arrests
and indictments of multiple 18th Street Gang members following
an expanded RICO indictment; and the indictments of 23 individuals
in Kentucky on racketeering charges.
|
NRC
Names New Resident Inspector at Wolf Creek Generating Station
|
Oldest
Army Chopper
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:59 -0500
The oldest helicopter in the U.S. Army turns 40-years old and
it's still in use at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
|
Air
Force Global Strike HQ
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:38:14 -0500
The Air Force announced Thursday that Barksdale Air Force Base
in Louisiana will be the permanent location of Air Force Global
Strike Command Headquarters.
|
Marines
Headlines
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:17:22 -0500
A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine
Corps.
|
NEXUS
Program
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:56:05 -0500
NEXUS cards are WHTI-compliant documents for land and sea travel,
as well as air travel when traveling to and from airports using
the NEXUS program, and provide expedited travel via land, air
or sea to approved members between the U.S. and Canada border.
|
SENTRI
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:56:05 -0500
SENTRI cards are WHTI-compliant documents for entry into the
United States by land or sea, and also provide expedited travel
to approved members between the U.S. and Mexico border.
|
Commander
Calls for More Enablers to Support Special Ops Missions
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:15:00 -0500
|
Next
18 Months Critical in Afghanistan, McChrystal Says
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:05:00 -0500
|
USDA
Release: Agriculture Census Data Now Available for American Indian
Reservations
|
Gates
Briefing
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:18:12 -0500
The United States has positioned more missile defenses in Hawaii
to guard against a possible missile launch by North Korea.
|
Adm
Mullen on North Korea
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:18:33 -0500
|
CARDIN,
HASTINGS SUPPORT HOLOCAUST ERA ASSETS CONFERENCE
|
Pentagon
Delegation to Visit Beijing for Military Talks
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:08:00 -0500
|
HASTINGS
CALLS FOR MORE MINORITY INCLUSION IN GOVERNMENT
|
VACANCY:
Litigation Support Specialist, Counterespionage Section
NSD-09-365(TLS)MPP
|
IG
Seeks Help in Stamping Out Afghanistan Reconstruction Fraud
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:24:00 -0500
|
Atlanta
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
OCC Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today released new enforcement actions taken against national
banks and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with
national banks.
Copies of the final actions are available for download by viewing
the searchable database of all public enforcement actions taken
since August 1989 at http://apps.occ.gov/EnforcementActions/.
You may also submit a request electronically to obtain copies
through the OCCs online FOIA site, https://appsec.occ.gov/publicaccesslink/.
Fax requests should be sent to (202) 874-5274. You can also obtain
copies by writing to the Comptroller of the Currency, Communications
Division, Mail Stop 2-3, Washington, DC 20219.
|
FEC
Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
A listing of the latest
publications from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is now available
at
http://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm
Please refer questions to
blsdata_staff@bls.gov .
|
UST
Approved Debtor Education Providers for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
UST
Approved Credit Counseling Agencies for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
Secretary
Clinton Appoints U.S. Delegation to the Prague Holocaust Era
Assets Conference
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 19, 2009
|
DoD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0500
|
Washington
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
|
Statement
of Cheryl D. Mills, Counselor and Chief of Staff, State Department
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 19, 2009
|
Climate
Change Is an Urgent Problem
Jonathan Pershing
Deputy Envoy for Climate Change
UNFCCC Climate Change Talks
Bonn, Germany
June 12, 2009
|
Commitments
of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov
The current reports for the week of June 19, 2009 are now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
|
U.S.
Department of State to Present American Documentary Showcase
with Public Screening at National Geographic Society
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 19, 2009
|
Flight
to Nation's Capital Honors World War II Veterans
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:35:00 -0500
|
Federal
Election Commission AOR 2009-16, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1067306.pdf
|
Air
Traffic Publications for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
Recent Web site additions:
Change
3, FAAO JO 7110.10T, Flight Services
Change
3, FAAO JO 7110.65S, Air Traffic Control
Change
3, FAAO JO 7210.3V, Facility Operation and Administration
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FDIC Announces Settlement With Insurance
Company for Misuse of the FDIC Logo and Seal and Misrepresentation
of Insured Financial Products
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2009 Media Contact:
Andrew Gray: (202) 898-7192
E-mail: angray@fdic.gov
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) announced a settlement with AL Amerilife, LLC, an entity
responsible for managing Amerilife First Financial, LLC, of Clearwater,
Florida, formerly known as Interstate First Financial, LLC and
other commonly controlled entities (collectively Amerilife).
Amerilife is an insurance company that markets and sells insurance
and financial products, such as annuities, nationwide. As part
of its marketing campaign, Amerilife advertised above market-rate
certificates of deposit (CDs) in 80 newspapers nationwide. Amerilife
generated customer lists with information from those who responded
to the ads in order to later contact the consumers and attempt
to sell them uninsured annuities.
The FDIC has reason to believe that Amerilife violated the amended
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act), 12 U.S.C. § 1828(a)(4),
relating to misuse of the FDIC sign, seal, and symbol and misrepresentation
of the insured status of entities and products. Specifically,
Amerilife's CD ads promised an interest rate on the CDs higher
than the rates offered by any bank, and prominently displayed
the FDIC logo and seal, giving the impression that Amerilife
was an insured bank. When a consumer went into an Amerilife office
to purchase the advertised CD, Amerilife helped the consumer
sign up for the CD on a bank's website. Amerilife then forwarded
a bonus payment plus the consumer's check to the bank as the
CD principal. The total amount created the rate of return advertised
by Amerilife. The advertisements, however, misrepresented the
actual terms and conditions under which the bank offered the
insured CDs.
AL Amerilife has consented to a Cease and Desist Order that will
correct the violations of the FDI Act and prevent Amerilife from
using the FDIC sign, seal, and symbol, and from misrepresenting
that its financial products are insured. The order, dated June
18, 2009, also requires Amerilife to pay a civil money penalty
of $100,000. In agreeing to the issuance of the order, Amerilife
does not admit or deny any liability.
"The Amerilife settlement demonstrates the FDIC's commitment
to protecting the integrity of the FDIC name, logo and seal.
Seniors and other consumers rely on these symbols of confidence
and stability, particularly during these difficult economic times,"
said FDIC Board member Thomas J. Curry. "Any person or business
that deceptively uses the FDIC name, logo or seal to market non-insured
financial products should be aware that the FDIC will pursue
and stop these deceptive and damaging marketing practices."
Copies of the FDIC's Order to Cease and Desist and Order to Pay
issued against Amerilife are available at the FDIC's website
at www.fdic.gov.
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Attachment
Order
to Cease and Desist and Order to Pay (PDF Help)
Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in
1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's banking system.
The FDIC insures deposits at the nation's 8,246 banks and savings
associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these
institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks
to which they are exposed. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars
insured financial institutions fund its operations.
FDIC press releases and other information are available on the
Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically (go
to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also
be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342
or 703-562-2200). PR-93-2009
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A new consumer alert has been issued on June
19, 2009: What's really behind that tempting CD rate? Maybe you
should ask.
Visit: http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/alerts/index.html
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Third-Party
Referrals Promising Above-Market Rates on Certificates of Deposit
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5000
Series - Program Services for USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service
This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Attorney
General's Speeches for U.S. Department of Justice
This page has recently been updated with
the following:
Remarks
by Attorney General Eric Holder as Prepared for Delivery via
Video at the Massachusetts Court Assisted Recovery Effort
(CARE) Graduation
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VACANCY:
Deputy Division Director - Mitigation, GS-0301-14 FEMA
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:10:06 -0500
AN265857 (Closing Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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CSMS#
09-000249 - July 1, 2009 Implementation Date for ISF Transaction
Sets
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:23:53 -0500
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Pittsburgh
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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MONDAY: Energy Secretary Chu, Governor
Granholm, Rep. Schauer to Kick-off United We Serve in Battle
Creek, MI
Washington, DC As part of the Obama Administration's extended
call to service challenging all Americans to help lay
a new foundation for growth in this country by engaging in sustained,
meaningful community service Governor Jennifer Granholm
and Rep. Mark Schauer will welcome U.S. Department of Energy
Secretary Steven Chu to Battle Creek, Michigan for a United We
Serve community event on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. In
partnership with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education
Fund, Michigan Environmental Council, Clean Energy Coalition
and Meijer Inc, Governor Granholm, Secretary Chu, and Rep. Schauer
will assemble energy efficiency kits and educational materials
to be distributed by community members . Each will also deliver
brief remarks at a press conference following the event.
Led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the
federal agency dedicated to fostering service in communities
across the country, United We Serve will encourage all Americans
to identify needs in their communities, engage in meaningful
service to create change - and stay engaged with those projects
long after September.
For more information on United We Serve, please visit www.serve.gov
to find and create service projects and share stories about projects
currently underway.
Important Media Logistical Information -- Planning Purposes Only:
WHO: Secretary Steven Chu
Governor Jennifer Granholm
Rep. Mark Schauer
WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2009
Time: 1:30 PM
NOTE: Congressman Schauer will lead service activities starting
at 1:30 pm. Governor Granholm and Secretary Chu will arrive at
2 pm.
WHERE: Battle Creek YMCA
182 Capitol Ave, NE
-DOE-
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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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This
Week in the Pentagon
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:52:27 -0500
Cameras follow an Emergency Response Team in Afghanistan and
a military widow gives back to others.
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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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NASA
TV's This Week @NASA, June 19
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
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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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The
Department of Health and Human Services Teams Up with the White
House and the Ad Council to Launch New Fatherhood Public Service
Campaign
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:55:00 -0500
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Richmond
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Attorney
Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice
This page has recently been updated with
the following new vacancies:
ASSISTANT
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT
OF NEW MEXICO VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-AUSA-NM-1 Applications
must be postmarked by July 6, 2009.
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NASA
TV's This Week @NASA, June 19
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
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DoD
Contracts for June 19, 2009
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:16:00 -0500
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 6/22/2009
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:27:00 -0500
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 6/21/2009
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:22:00 -0500
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 6/20/2009
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:22:00 -0500
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 6/19 - Mon. 6/22, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* House GOP on Iranian Protest & House Floor Debate on Iran
Resolution (7:45pm)
* 65th Annual Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner (8:18pm)
- LIVE
Saturday:
* The Communicators: Industry Insiders Examine FCC Chairman Nominee
(6:30pm)
* A&C: Commencement Addresses by Judicial Officials (7pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) (10am)
* Q&A: Douglas Brinkley, ''The Wilderness Warrior'' (8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: Not In Session
* NPC Address by Irans Former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi
(10am) - LIVE
* Senate Republican Conference Hearing on Energy Policy (2pm)
- LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* Senate Floor Speeches by Sens. McCain, Reid & McConnell
on Health Care (8pm)
* Senate HELP Cmte. Mark Up of Health Reform Legislation (8:15pm)
Saturday/Sunday:
* Book TV on C-SPAN2 All Weekend
* Check the Book TV Schedule, Updated Daily: http://www.booktv.org/
Monday:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (2pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* Highlights: Health Care, Iran's Elections, House Debate on
Judicial Impeachment (7pm)
Saturday:
* Liz Cheney on Conservative Leadership (9:25am)
Sunday:
* Book TV: Bruce Chadwick, Author, "George Washington's
War" (10am)
Monday:
* Senate HELP Cmte. Mark Up of Health Reform Legislation (3pm)
- LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on the Situation in Iran
* Discussion on Charter Schools
* Discussion on the State Dept.'s Trafficking Persons Report
Sunday:
* Newspaper Articles
* Viewer Calls
* Roundtable Discussion on the Week in Review
* Kevin Baker, Harpers Magazine on Cover Story on Pres.
Obama
Monday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Bradley Graham, Author, By His Own Rules
* Discussion on This Week in Congress
* Discussion on Cash For Clunkers
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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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What's
New at HCUP User Support for Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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General
Officer Assignments
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:43:00 -0500
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Video
What's Up? for NASA
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Former
Virginia Bank Employee Sentenced for Embezzlement
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:09:54 -0500
Rebecca Dawn Long, of Jonesville, Virginia, was sentence to 41
months of probation on charges stemming from her embezzlement
of nearly half-a-million dollars from The People's Bank in Lee
County, Virginia while employed there.
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Military
Contractor Convicted in Afghanistan Fuel Theft Scheme
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:09:40 -0500
Raschad L. Lewis, a former fuel section employee of Kellogg Brown
and Root Inc. assigned to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, was
found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy, false writing,
bribery of a public official, and false claims stemming from
a bribery and a fuel diversion scheme.
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Stanford
Financial Group Execs, CEO of Antiguan Bank Regulator Indicted
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:28:25 -0500
Robert Allen Stanford, chairman of the Houston-based Stanford
Financial Group (SFG), three SFG executives, and the former chief
executive officer of the Antiguan bank regulatory agency were
indicted on fraud and obstruction charges related to a $7 billion
scheme to defraud investors.
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Texas
Housing Authority Employees Indicted on Bribery Charges
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:14:17 -0500
Four San Antonio Housing Authority Employees were arrested following
their indictments on federal bribery-related charges.
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Herbert
M. Allison, Jr. Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Financial
Stability
June 19, 2009
TG-178
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations
Board of Directors will meet in open session at 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 2008.
Visit for agenda and location: http://www.fdic.gov/news/board/noticeJune232009.html
FDIC information is available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov,
by subscription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html)
and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information
Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).
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OCC Appoints FDIC Receiver for First National
Bank of Anthony
WASHINGTON The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) as receiver for First National Bank of Anthony, Anthony,
Kansas. First National Bank of Anthony has six branches and a
loan production office all located in Kansas in the cities of
Anthony, Harper, Mayfield, Olathe, Overland Park and Wichita.
The bank, with approximately $156 million in assets as of March
31, 2009, was established in 1885.
The OCC acted after finding that the bank had experienced substantial
dissipation of assets and earnings due to unsafe and unsound
practices. The OCC also found that the bank has incurred losses
that have depleted most of its capital, and there is no reasonable
prospect that the bank will become adequately capitalized without
Federal assistance.
The FDIC will release information about the resolution of the
bank.
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Marines
In Farah Province
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:54:31 -0500
The Marines are increasing their numbers across Afghanistan and
conducting joint patrols with Afghan police and soldiers.
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SecNav
Swearing In
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:17:25 -0500
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Today's top Air Force stories include:
President acknowledges military fathers'
sacrifices, contributions
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123155163
New prescription ATM eases patients' wait
time
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123155132
Student flies last T-37 training mission
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123155114
Laos, Thailand, U.S. officials host disease
surveillance workshop
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123154950
Advanced tactical laser aircraft fires
high-power laser in flight
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123154924
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Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service
Export requirements for Russia and Ukraine
have been revised. This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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This summer, President Barack Obama is calling
on all Americans young and old, from every background,
all across this country to participate in our nations
recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. As part of
the Administrations call to service, United We Serve, a
summer service initiative will kick-off Monday, June 22 and conclude
with the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September
11.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) officials will be participating in several events
throughout the summer to support United We Serve. Beginning with
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitanos support for community readiness
in Orlando, Fla., on June 22, where she will work with the Orlando
Citizen Corps Council and volunteers to assemble CERT kits in
preparation for hurricane season at the Orlando Emergency Operations
Center. In addition, FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate will
discuss the importance of service at a roundtable in Denver,
Col., with firefighters and volunteers from Fire Corps and CERT
programs on June 22. We invite you to join Administrator Fugate
at this event via a live streaming webcast on the internet at
11:00 AM Mountain Time (1:00 PM EST) at DHSON.TV (http://www.dhson.tv/).
You can also participate in United We Serve events across the
nation this summer by visiting the new White House website, Serve.gov
(http://www.serve.gov/).
On this website, you can find service opportunities in your community,
register your service projects, connect with others with similar
interests, and share your stories. To encourage participation
in service this summer and beyond, the Serve.gov website allows
people to search for volunteer opportunities based on location
and interests. The site also includes social media tools to share
volunteer opportunities with friends. FEMA is working closely
with the developers of Serve.gov to post Citizen Corps Council
and Partner Program information on the website. Please be sure
to post your summer service projects and share stories of how
your volunteers are making a difference on Serve.gov and encourage
your neighbors to do the same.
Volunteerism strengthens a communitys capacity to
meet challenges, said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. President
Obamas call for servicetoday and everydayplays
a critical role in our efforts to prepare and protect the nation.
We look forward to hearing about your activities throughout this
summer!
This news story and other Community Preparedness news, including
Citizen Corps Bulletins, can be found on our website at http://www.citizencorps.gov/.
Sincerely,
The National Office of Citizen Corps
FEMA Community Preparedness Division
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MONDAY: Energy Secretary Chu to Join Governor
Culver and Congressman Boswell to Announce New Funding for Iowa
Energy Independence Efforts
Washington, DC On Monday, June 22, 2009, U. S. Energy
Secretary Steven Chu will make a major announcement on funding
from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Iowa during
a visit to Des Moines. Secretary Chu, joined by Governor Chet
Culver and Congressman Leonard Boswell, will deliver brief remarks
at a meeting of the Iowa Office of Energy Independence Board.
WHAT: Secretary Steven Chu, Governor Chet Culver and Congressman
Leonard Boswell to announce new funding from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act
*** Media availabilty to follow remarks
WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2009
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Des Moines Botanical Center
The Oak Room
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA
-DOE-
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Farah
Report Recommends Steps to Avoid Civilian Casualties
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:15:00 -0500
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Secretary's
Remarks: David Rohde's Return to Freedom
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:20:36 -0500
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Secretary's
Remarks: World Refugee Day 2009
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:28:50 -0500
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