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Democrats
Lead in Oregon Governor's Race
A new DailyKos/Research 2000 poll in Oregon finds Democrats ahead
in next year's gubernatorial race. Former Gov. John Kitzhaber
(D) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D) hold small, but significant leads
over their potential Republican opponents.
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Obama,
Merkel pledge common front on Iran
Posted: 01:26 PM ET
In a joint press conference, President Obama and German Chancellor
Angela Merkel both condemned the post-election violence in Iran.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — U.S. President Barack Obama and German
Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned Iran's post-election crackdown
on Friday and expressed a common determination to prevent the
Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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State
Department appoints envoy for Muslim outreach
Posted: 01:26 PM ET
From CNN State Department Producer Elise
Labott
WASHINGTON (CNN) — One might think
the hiring of an envoy to handle outreach to the Muslim world
would be something the State Department would want to tout.
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DCCC
targets GOP reps over troop funding votes
Posted: 01:27 PM ET
From CNN Political Producer Rebecca Sinderbrand
(CNN) — It's an Independence Day ad
campaign with a familiar ring: the spots criticize members of
Congress who opposed a supplemental spending bill for "voting
against funding for [the] troops."
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Work
on 2012 primary calendars underway
Posted: 04:53 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser
WASHINGTON (CNN) – It may be the last
thing anyone wants to talk about, thanks to lasting memories
from the very long, historic and contentious 2008 presidential
campaign, but committees from both the Democratic and Republican
parties already looking into revamping the way they pick their
presidential nominees.
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Top
U.S. commander to discuss withdrawal deadline
Posted: 04:54 PM ET
General Raymond Odierno will be on State of the Union with John
King this Sunday at 9 a.m. Eastern.
Have a question for one of our guests? Email StateOfTheUnion@CNN.com.
Tune in at 9 a.m. Eastern on Sunday to see this week's "State
of the Union" report.
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Madoff
to forfeit billions for Ponzi scheming
Posted: 09:35 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNN) — As prosecutors asked to jail Bernard Madoff
for 150 years, a U.S. District Court judge Friday entered a preliminary
order calling on the convicted Ponzi schemer to forfeit more
than $170 billion in assets, prosecutors announced.
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Polarized
House narrowly approves energy overhaul bill
Posted: 07:18 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A sharply divided House of Representatives
narrowly passed a White House-backed climate change bill Friday
after hours of cajoling and arm-twisting by Democratic leaders
among members worried about the legislation’s potential
economic and political fallout.
The bill passed 219-212, with virtually
no Republican support.
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adsense
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GAO-09-659,
Energy Markets: Estimates of the Effects of Mergers and Market
Concentration on Wholesale Gasoline Prices, June 12, 2009
from GAO Reports
In 2008, GAO reported that 1,088 oil industry mergers occurred
between 2000 and 2007. Given the potential for price effects,
GAO recommended that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the
agency with the authority to maintain petroleum industry competition,
undertake more regular retrospective reviews of past petroleum
industry mergers, and FTC said it would consider this recommendation.
GAO was asked to conduct such a review of its own to ...
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GAO-09-654R,
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Critical Infrastructure
Protection Cost-Benefit Report, June 26, 2009
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GAO-09-562,
Human Capital: Actions Needed to Better Track and Provide Timely
and Accurate Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Federal
Civilians, June 26, 2009
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World
Leaders - CIA Updates for 11 - 25 June 2009
from CIA Library
June 26, 2009 - Posted updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
of Foreign Governments with updated entries for Afghanistan,
Andorra, Austria, Chad, Chile, Czech Republic, El Salvador, France,
Gabon, Ghana, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia,
Montenegro, Mozambique, Peru, Somalia, South Africa, Tunisia,
United Kingdom, Uruguay. Changes reflect updates in leadership,
positions, or the spelling of officials' names in the country
listings during the period 11 - 25 June 2009.
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A
Look Back ... The Berlin Tunnel: Exposed
from CIA Featured Story
June 26 - In the rainy, early hours of April 22, 1956, a team
of Soviet and East German soldiers began to dig at the municipal
cemetery in Altglienicke in East Berlin. It had been an extremely
rainy spring and there had been many short circuits in Berlin’s
telephone network. The soldiers’ assignment was to unearth
a buried telephone cable and check for damage. When they reached
the cable, they made an amazing discovery: the cable was tapped
and rerouted into a tunnel. The Berlin Tunnel (a.k.a. Operation
Gold) was exposed.
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VIDEO:
German Chancellor Merkel Library of Congress Appearance
from C-SPAN Recent Video
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was at the Library of Congress
to receive the Eric M. Warburg Award. She made remarks on U.S.-
German relations, global climate change and foreign policy issues.
German Chancellor Merkel Library of Congress Appearance
Length: 48 min.
Published: Thursday at 7pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Coral Davenport, CQ Weekly, Energy Reporter
from C-SPAN Recent Video
CQ Reporter Coral Davenport reports the latest developments on
"The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009"
(HR 2454), which the House may vote on as early as today.
Length:
Published: Today at 7:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA), Energy & Commerce Cmte., Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Inslee continues our discussion on the House Energy bill
and his support of The American Clean Energy & Security Act
of 2009 (HR 2454). The bill would cap greenhouse gas emissions,
create a cap and trade system to reduce emissions, and require
the use of more renewable electricity.
Length: 28 min.
Published: Today at 8am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Elizabeth Edwards Remarks on Patient Advocacy
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Patient Advocate Foundation hosts its 10th annual Patient
Congress. Elizabeth Edwards, a senior fellow at the Center for
American Progress speaks at the dinner symposium on patient rights.
Length: 31 min.
Published: Thursday at 8pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Health Care Management Foundation Forum
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation
(NIHCM) held a forum on the future of health care in America.
Panelists Cleve Killingsworth, Chair & CEO of Blue Cross
Blue Shield of MA, and Princeton Univ. economics Professor Uwe
Reinhardt discussed the Massachusetts health plan.
Length: 3 hr. 5 min.
Published: Today at 9am (ET)
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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: 37 min.
Published: Today at 1:30pm (ET)
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Executive
Order: Establishing a White House Council on automotive communities
and workers
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Readout
of the President's call with Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia
The President spoke with Prime Minister Najib earlier today and
expressed their shared commitment to strengthening our bilateral
relationship.
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Statement
from the President upon signing HR 2346
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Statement
by President Barack Obama on United Nations International Day
in Support of Torture Victims
Twenty-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted
the Convention Against Torture, and twenty-two years ago this
very day, the Convention entered into force. The United States’
leading role in the negotiation of the Convention and its subsequent
ratification and implementation enjoyed strong bipartisan support.
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Statement
by Joe Biden on Economic Indicators Released Today
We have a long way to go on the road to recovery, but I am encouraged
by the news today that consumer confidence has continued to improve,
spending rose last month, and Recovery Act benefits
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Biden
Announces Appointment of White House Advisor on Violence Against
Women
Vice President Biden, the author of the landmark Violence Against
Women Act, announced today the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal
as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women.
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 6-26-09
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Remarks
By President Obama And Chancellor Merkel Of Germany In Joint
Press Availability
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DOT
Sets the Record Straight
Posted by John Porcari
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Recovery
in Action: Summer Jobs for Youth
Posted by Nathan Sterken
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A
Historic Energy Bill
Posted by Jesse Lee
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FEC
ADOPTS PROCEDURES TO BROADEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMENT DURING
AUDIT, ADVISORY OPINION PROCESSES
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:51:45 -0500
WASHINGTON - At its Open Meeting today, the Federal Election
Commission adopted new procedures for Advisory Opinions and Audits
aimed at increasing transparency and fairness.
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FEC
TAKES ACTION ON ADVISORY OPINION REQUESTS
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:50:58 -0500
WASHINGTON - At its open meeting today, the Federal Election
Commission issued two advisory opinions.
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OIG-09-73
- Independent Auditor's Report on USCG's FY 2008 Mission Action
Plans included in the DHS FY 2009 Internal Control Playbook (PDF, 16 pages - 231 KB) NEW 6/26/2009
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STS-125
Highlights
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
Watch as the STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
unfolds.
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USO
Opens 'Oasis' in Basra Desert
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:02:00 -0500
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Friend --
The fight to pass real health care reform
will come down to one thing: you.
That's because the efforts in Washington,
D.C., to fix our broken health care system and provide affordable
coverage for all Americans are only part of the battle.
The most powerful messages come from real
people like you spreading the word to family and friends about
the urgent need for reform.
Organizing for America is making it as
easy as possible for you to show your support with a free "Health
Care '09" sticker. We want to give them away as quickly
as possible, so we're taking care of the postage too.
Get your FREE "Health Care '09" sticker
and show your support for President Obama's health care agenda.
These stickers can go anywhere -- and everyone
who sees one will know that you're standing up to end the sky-high
rates, lack of coverage, and frustrating shortcomings that plague
health care in America.
After you get your own "Health Care
'09" sticker, pass this email on to everyone you know who
can't wait any longer for real health care reform.
By teaming up with your friends and family
and organizing in your community, you can make the difference
in this debate. Together, we'll make sure the President's plan
succeeds across the country.
Become a visible part of this movement.
Get your free "Health Care '09" sticker today and tell
your friends:
http://my.barackobama.com/hc09sticker
Thanks for standing with us,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
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YDA National Convention and High School
Democrats National Reception!
Hey Everyone,
The Young Democrats of America National
Convention in Chicago, Illinois from August 5th to August 9th,
is coming up soon - if you register by June 30th, you get a 25%
discount off the registration price!
At the Convention, the High School Democrats
of America will be hosting a large reception event on Thursday
night, August 6th, right after our High School Caucus meeting
and national elections (which, as many of you likely have heard,
are quite competitive right now).
The event, being co-hosted with the former
Students for Barack Obama organization, with many other dignitaries
and organizations acting as sponsors, will be featuring select
surprise and vibrant speakers honoring and recognizing all the
work we high school students have done in electing President
Barack Obama, keeping Congress Democratic, and winning countless
races on the state and local levels this past year. There will
also be post-reception festivities and the chance to meet, network,
and just have a good time with other rising young leaders across
the country.
NOTE: If you are interested in attending
the event, when you register for the convention, please check
the box that reads "I am a High School Student Interested
in the HS Caucus Event" on the registration page, that's
right above the 'submit' button.
This event will be a great testament to
all the hard work high school students have done for the Democratic
Party, the great effect that we had on the election itself, and
the bright future we all have in the Democratic Party and this
nation.
You can get more information on and register
for the convention at :
http://ydachicago2009.com/
Democratically Yours,
Erich Reimer / Alicia Froio
Executive Director and National Committee Chairman / National
Chair
High School Democrats of America
http://www.www.hsdems.org
P.S. If you have any further questions,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
**This message has been authorized by the
California High School Democrats**
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Air
Force Announces Fiscal 2010 Force Structure Realignments
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:15:00 -0500
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USDA
LAUNCHES NEW RECOVERY ACT WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTING USDA EFFORTS TO
CREATE JOBS AND STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH
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General
Officer Assignments
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:00 -0500
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Baghdad
Island
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:32:57 -0500
With the June 30th deadline to withdraw from Iraqi cities fast
approaching, U.S. forces are reducing their numbers and turning
security responsibilities over to the Iraqis.
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Marines
Headlines
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:43:48 -0500
A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine
Corps.
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USBP
in the News
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:33:39 -0500
For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located
under Newsroom.
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Science
and Technology Snapshots for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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American
Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, Prepared Remarks of Dr. Dale
Klein, Atlanta, GA, June 15, 2009
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Quartet
Statement from the June 26, 2009 Meeting in Trieste
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 26, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Kosovo (06/09)
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:15:04 -0500
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Press
Releases for Federal Railroad Administration
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Montenegro (06/09)
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:17:50 -0500
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Assistant
Secretary Johnnie Carson's Travel Plans
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
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Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service
The export requirements for Ukraine, Peru,
and Argentina have been revised. This information has recently
been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Eligible Plant List for Russia (Pork),
Russia (Poultry), and Australia have been revised. This information
has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Flournoy
Concludes 'Constructive' Round of U.S.-China Talks
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:46:00 -0500
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Chairman
Encouraged by Talks with Russian Counterpart
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:54:00 -0500
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Coordination
Cell to Provide Focus, Expertise for Afghanistan Mission
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:48:00 -0500
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Military
Scams
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:03:53 -0500
The Federal Trade Commission says the downturn in the economy
is resulting in a rise in scams, many of which are targeting
the military.
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Veterans
To Receive Stimulus Payment
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:03 -0500
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates about $500 million
will be paid out to nearly two million eligible veterans as part
of the new stimulus plan.
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Afghanistan
Troop Strength Increases
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:04:04 -0500
The commander of NATO's Regional Command South in Afghanistan,
Dutch Major General Mart de Kruif, says that increased troop
numbers will lead to more clashes but also more stabilization.
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NRC
Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement For Three Mile Island
Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application
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Cleveland
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 Highlights: Middle East Quartet Issues Statement
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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Attorney
Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice
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Laws
& Regulations for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending June 26, 2009
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including the
indictments in Detroit of 53 individuals in a massive health
care fraud investigation; the charging of eight people in Miami
in a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme; and the indictments
of two dozen MS-13 gang members and associates in California.
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Secretary
Clinton Appoints Farah Pandith to Head New Office of The United
States Representative to Muslim Communities
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 26, 2009
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Valley Democrats United - cohost of
an important SINGLE PAYER MEETING TOMORROW
Van Nuys: AN OBAMA HEALTHCARE MEETING
From: Linda Sutton lindasutton.ca@gmail.com
Hi Everyone,
It is ESSENTIAL to be there at the upcoming
Organizing for America meetings and speak up for SINGLE PAYER.
The insurance companies are already mobilizing
their propaganda machines and rolling out the pack of lies to
our gullible electorate. If we are not out there telling them
the difference between single payer, public option and universal
healthcare, we will get NOTHING as they steamroll the administration
into total capitulation.
If you are NOT in LA, please just go to
the http://www.facebook.com/l/;my.barackobama.com website, sign
in if you haven't done so already, put in your zipcode to search
out your closest event. SOME have MANY supporters of single payer
already. Others, not so much...and these are the ones that truly
need to hear what they don't know.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcqxt
When Saturday, Jue 27th, 2009
3 PM - 6 PM
Van Nuys State Building (Van Nuys, CA)
6150 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Directions: From the 101 freeway, go north
on Van Nuys Blvd. It's north of Burbank Blvd on the corner of
Calvert & Van Nuys Blvd. on the right side (east) of street.
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Commitments
of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov
The current reports for the week of june 26, 2009 are now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
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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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Contact: Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
June 26, 2009
Hoyer Statement on Senate Confirmation
of Ellen Tauscher
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on
the Senate confirmation of Ellen Tauscher as the new Under Secretary
of State for Arms Control and International Security:
“Last night, the Senate confirmed my good friend Congresswoman
Ellen Tauscher as the new Under Secretary of State for Arms Control
and International Security. Rep. Tauscher will bring to the State
Department her years of experience on the House Armed Services
Committee, her expertise on counterproliferation efforts, and
her history of work with world leaders on some of the most pressing
security issues.
“Rep. Tauscher’s voice and counsel will be missed in
the House. But President Obama and Secretary Clinton are gaining
a valuable asset in their continuing work to keep America safe.”
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Applicants:
Keep In Touch With FEMA
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:52:35 -0500
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Federal and state officials overseeing north
Florida?s disaster recovery from the severe storms and flooding
of late March through early May urge all registered applicants
to stay in touch throughout the recovery process.
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Press
Room for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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USCIS.gov
Home Page for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Cincinnati
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Workforce Management Specialist (Intraday), GS-0301-12
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:44:08 -0500
DE-09-366-SSM2 (Closing Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Program Analyst (National Coordination Team), GS-0343-12
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:17:54 -0500
MP-09-365-SSM2 (Closing Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Training Specialist, GS-1712-09/11
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:57:06 -0500
AN258861 (Closing Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-06/07
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:54:22 -0500
AN266515 (Closing Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Facility Manager, GS-1640-14
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:46:49 -0500
AN2960831 (Closing Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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Washington
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Springfield
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Miami-Area
Residents Charged in $22 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving
Home Health Care Agencies
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Browns
Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 -Forthcoming Meeting With The Tennessee
Valley Authority (TVA) To Discuss Extended Power Uprate
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Summary
of May 26, 2009, Category 1 Pre-Application Meeting with Dominion
to Discuss the Proposed License Amendment Request Regarding Charging
Pumps at Millstone Power Station, Unit No. 2
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Airport
Data (5010) & Contact Information web page of the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
This message is to inform you that on June 30, 2009, the address
to this resource will change to http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/airportdata_5010/.
Be certain to modify your shortcuts, favorites and aliases to
reflect this new address.
Our current home page will be replaced for a short time with
a redirect telling visitors what our new address is and providing
a link to it. After that the current address will no longer work.
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Audio
Files Available for Federal Election Commission
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and is now available.
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Knoxville
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Portland
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Cyprus (06/09)
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:42:02 -0500
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Los
Angeles Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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FEC
Weekly Digest for the Week of June 22 - 26
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:17:50 -0500
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 6/26 - Mon. 6/29, 2009
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C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=schedule
Saturday:
* Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at Judicial Conference
(9am) - LIVE
* The Communicators: Universal Music Publishing Group CEO David
Renzer (6:30pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: House Republican Conference Chair Mike Pence (R-IN)
(10am)
* Q&A: Douglas Brinkley, ''The Wilderness Warrior'' (8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: In Recess. Reconvenes on July 7
* Atlantic Council Panel on Challenges of Asian-Pacific Security
(5:30pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* The Center For A New American Security Panel on Cybersecurity
Strategy (8pm)
* Health Care Management Foundation Forum (9:30pm)
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 Recess. Reconvenes July 6.
* AEI Discussion on U.S.-Indian Relations in the Obama Era (9am)
- LIVE
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C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* Highlights: Energy Bill, Pres. Obama & Chancellor Merkel,
DOJ Misconduct (7pm)
Saturday:
* C-SPAN3 History Programming on the Korean War & WWII (10am)
Sunday:
* C-SPAN3 History Programming on James Madison & the Constitution
(10am)
Monday:
* Close Up Foundation Panel on 30 Years of Close Up Television
(10am)
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
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Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
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Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on the Situation in Iran
* Discussion on the Global Financial Situation
* Discussion on Students Attending Summer Classes
Sunday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on the Situation in Iran
* Discussion on the Economy
* Discussion on the History of Freedom of Speech
Monday:
* Newspaper Articles & Viewer Calls
* Discussion on Politics & the Media
* Discussion on Weapons of Mass Destruction
* Discussion on Congressional Redistricting
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Chicago
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
Contracts for June 26, 2009
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0500
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Homeland
Security Leadership Journal for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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and is now available.
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule, 6/27/2009
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:43:00 -0500
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IPR
News Releases
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:04:45 -0500
IPR News Releases has been updated.
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CBP/ATC
Form OP-0001 - Event Application
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:04:45 -0500
Advanced Training Center, Harper's Ferry, WVAFile size - 492
KB
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U.S.
Customs and Border Protection Auto Export Worksheet
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:04:45 -0500
Auto Export Worksheet has been updated.
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule, 6/28/2009
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:05:00 -0500
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California Young Democrats Action Alert:
Its Time to Pass ACES
We just received word that the final House
version of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)
will be voted on today.
We now have a small window of opportunity
to help pass ACES. The House of Representatives will vote in
the next hour, and many members are still on the fence. Call
now!
The critical equity improvements to the
bill simply would not have happened without your support. In
the past 48 hours alone, Green For All supporters have made close
to 1000 phone calls to their Representatives.
Thank you for speaking up for opportunity
and investment in our communities!
Now, the bill provides opportunity for
low-income communities and communities of color. Now, there are
protections in the bill that ensure that working families don’t
bear the cost for big polluters. Now, there is significant funding
for green job training programs that build pathways out of poverty.
And now, these good jobs will be accessible to low-income and
local workers.
Now, we can support the American Clean
Energy and Security Act as truly green for all.
Tell your Representative to pass ACES.
Call now!
“Vote yes on the American Clean Energy and Security Act.”
NOTE: Congress is being flooded with calls.
Please keep trying if you don’t get through the first time.
You all have fought hard to get us this
far, help us get across the finish line today.
Yesterday, President Obama called on the
House of Representatives to pass ACES, saying “I can’t
stress enough the importance of this vote. I know this is going
to be a close vote. But my call to those members of Congress
who are still on the fence, as well as to the American people,
is this… now is the time to finally act.”
Let’s act today. And let’s make
history.
Keep It Blue, and Green!
(Forwarded from our friends at Green for
All and the Energy Action Coalition).
Rocky Fernandez
Immediate Past President
California Young Democrats
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:28:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - June 26
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:00:53 -0500
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
June 26, 2009
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule, 6/29/2009
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:17:00 -0500
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Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
June 26, 2009
Hoyer Statement on the American Clean
Energy and Security Act
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support
of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Below are his
remarks as prepared for delivery:
“This is a transformative moment. This is a moment to build
a clean energy future for our country. This is a moment to create
jobs. This is a moment to take on, at long last, a defining challenge
of our time: global warming. I know that my colleagues can seize
this moment; I know they can look back from a future in which
America is independent of foreign oil and leading the fight against
climate change and be able to say that, on this day, they were
on the right side of this vote.
“This bill, the American Clean Energy and Security Act,
is a true turning-point. It is a complex bill, but we can sum
up its outcomes simply: new American jobs, less dependence on
foreign energy, and a reduction in the carbon pollution that
causes global warming.
“How does this bill accomplish those
goals? Among its most important provisions are a requirement
that utilities meet 20% of electric demand through renewable
sources and energy efficiency by 2020; significant new investments
in renewables, carbon capture and sequestration, electric vehicles,
and cutting-edge energy research; and energy-saving standards
for buildings, appliances, and industry. This bill also creates
a Clean Energy Bank to fund promising energy projects across
America; and it invests in high-tech transmission lines to build
the essential foundation for a more efficient grid. New transmission
lines, comprised of superconducting cable and other efficient
wires, will carry more power within existing rights-of-way, with
less land use. The result will be a more secure, environmentally-friendly
grid. I worked with the Chairman and Rep. Inslee to ensure that
those transmission provisions were included, because they are
such an important part of a more cost-effective, energy-efficient
future.
“Of course, the bill also includes
the reduction of our carbon emissions by 17% by 2020 and more
than 80% by 2050. We can fight global warming with the same kind
of market-based, cap-and-trade solution that was so effective
at combating acid rain at minimal cost in the 1990s. Global warming
threatens every one of us; it will affect the kind of lives our
children will lead and the kind of prosperity our country, and
our world will enjoy.
“To those who complain about the cost
of this bill, I answer that we are all paying the cost of carbon
emissions already. The longer we wait to act, the more we will
pay every year. But if we take action now, we can get jobs, growth,
clean energy and energy independence for less than the price
of a postage stamp a day, for each of us, according to the EPA.
And with this bill passed and signed, the United States will
finally be able to argue persuasively and credibly for global
action on a challenge that knows no borders.
“At the same time, action on global
warming will send a powerful, job-creating price signal to the
private sector, spurring innovation in every part of the renewable
energy economy. That is one of the reasons why the U.S. Climate
Action Partnership, a business coalition dedicated to fighting
climate change, has argued that ‘the way we produce and
use energy must fundamentally change, both nationally and globally’—and
that this coming change represents an excellent opportunity for
economic growth.
“And that is why another coalition
of 19 businesses, including the Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
Duke Energy, National Grid, H.P., Starbucks, and Nike, wrote
to President Obama that this bill ‘will drive investment
into cost-saving, energy saving technologies…create the
next wave of jobs in the new energy economy…[and] will provide
the predictability we need to plan for future business success.’
“It’s long been understood that acting on global warming
is a moral necessity—but now, more and more of us are realizing
that it makes powerful economic sense, as well.
“Madam Speaker, a future of clean
energy is well worth the price. My children, my grandchildren,
and the generations to come will be either the beneficiaries
of our stewardship, or the victims of our neglect. I urge my
colleagues to pass this bill and put themselves on the side of
progress and responsibility.”
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STS-125
Highlights
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
Watch as the STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
unfolds.
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Today's top Air Force stories include:
Air Force officials announce fiscal 2010
force structure realignments
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123156183
Tinker Airmen make mark in 'Transformers:
Revenge of the Fallen'
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123156271
Honduras airshow aids local hospital
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123156168
Academy Class of 2013 arrives for inprocessing
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123156150
Airmen contribute to rescue effort at sea
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123156153
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Research
- Reports and Publications for Federal Transit Administration
Two new reports are now available.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to
the Somalia Transitional Federal Government
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 26, 2009
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER
Tonight, the House passed the American
Clean Energy and Security Act, a comprehensive plan for a cleaner,
more energy independent future. With this historic legislation,
we make significant strides to revitalize our economy by creating
millions of new jobs, increase our national security by reducing
our dependence on foreign oil, and preserve our planet by reducing
the pollution that causes global warming.
This week, the House also passed the National Defense Authorization
Act, which is a serious effort to reprioritize our defense spending
to focus on the real and immediate threats our nation and our
troops face. This bill authorizes investments in resources that
keep Americans safe, support U.S. service members, protect our
national interests, and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in the
contracting process.
Over the next week, Members will be in their districts discussing
the energy bill just passed and health care reform, important
priorities of President Obama and the American people. For more
information on the progress of health care, visit our health
care reform website and sign
up to receive "The Daily Dose."
When we return in July, we will continue our work on health care
reform, and it is my hope that we will bring legislation to the
House Floor before August. I also expect that the House will
consider "pay-as-you-go" legislation, which will help
restore fiscal responsibility so that we can invest sustainably
in some of our most important priorities.
Sincerely yours,
STENY H. HOYER
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House
debates politically contentious energy overhaul bill
Posted: 11:38 AM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A sharply divided House of Representatives
debated passage of a White House-backed climate change bill Friday
as Democratic leaders made a final push among members worried
about the legislation’s potential economic and political
fallout.
“We’re getting there,” House
Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-South Carolina, told CNN. “We’re
on the eight (yard line). First and goal.”
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From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The NLS Update page contains new
information of interest to NLS data users. See
http://www.bls.gov/nls/update.htm
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Sustainability
Base
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
You are subscribed to Video Earth for NASA.
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NASA/NOAA
GOES-O: Days Before Launch
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
NASA is preparing for the launch of the Geostationary Operational
Environmental Satellite-O (GOES-O) from Space Launch Complex
37 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL.
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NASA/NOAA
GOES-O Behind The Scenes With A Rocket Scientist
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
GOES-O, Meet ULA's Chief Engineer Russel Taub and find out more
about the Delta IV rocket in preparation for launch of the next
weather satellite.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s
Board of Directors will meet in open session at 11:30 a.m. on
Thursday, July 2, 2009.
Visit for agenda and location: http://www.fdic.gov/news/board/notice2July2009.html
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NASA/NOAA
GOES-O Behind The Scenes With A Rocket Scientist
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0500
GOES-O, Meet ULA's Chief Engineer Russel Taub and find out more
about the Delta IV rocket in preparation for launch of the next
weather satellite.
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FECFile
Electronic Filing Software for Federal Election Commission
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
has issued the following news release today:
Personal income increased $167.1 billion, or 1.4 percent, and
disposable personal income (DPI) increased $178.1 billion, or
1.6 percent, in May, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $25.1 billion,
or 0.3 percent.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm.
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Recall
Case Archive for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
This information has recently been updated.
Archived:
Case 024-2009, Beef Products (not presented for reinspection)
Case 050-2008, Massachusetts Firm Recalls Fresh Pork Products
Due To Possible Dioxin Contamination (See 2008 Index)
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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What's
New at CBER for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
Jobs
at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
Epidemiologist (General Register & Direct Hire), Posted:
6/26/2009
Pharmacologist (General Register & Direct Hire), Posted:
6/26/2009
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
has issued the following news release today:
The U.S. net international investment position at yearend 2008
was -$3,469.2 billion (preliminary), as the value of foreign
investments in the United States continued to exceed the value
of U.S. investments abroad (table 1).
The full text of the release on BEA's web site can be found at
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/intinv/intinvnewsrelease.htm.
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Policy
Statements, Interpretive Rules and Other Guidance for Federal
Election Commission
Information is now available concerning
a Website and Internet Communications Improvement Initiative
the Commission has launched. Public comments are due by July
21, and a public hearing will be held July 29-30.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Macedonia (06/09)
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:39:28 -0500
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 6/26/2009
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:56:00 -0500
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June
26, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF,
15 pages - 143 KB)
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The FDIC Minority Depository Institutions
list has been updated for March 31, 2009, and is available on
our website. The link to the list is being provided for your
convenience.
http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/resources/minority/MDI.html
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ETA - Advisories - Training and Employment
Notices (TEN) for United States Department of Labor. TEN 50-08:
Providing Strategies to YouthBuild Programs on Collaborating
with Job Corps Programs has recently been added to the ETA Advisory
database and is available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2779.
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FDIC
Makes Public May Enforcement Actions; No Administrative Hearings
are Scheduled
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U.S.
Department of State : Schedule for June 26, 2009
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:07:26 -0500
Daily Appointments Schedule for June 26, 2009
Washington, DC
June 26, 2009
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Exercise Program Analyst, GS-0301-14
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:01:34 -0500
AN263355 (Closing Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Fire Program Specialist (Grants), GS-0301-09/11
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:04 -0500
AN260867 (Closing Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Asset Management Specialist, GS-1101-14
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:42:14 -0500
AN266234 (Closing Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Realty Specialist, GS-1170-14
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:34:02 -0500
AN266235 (Closing Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Firefighter, GS-0081-05/06/07/08
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:49:47 -0500
WN/MP-09-MW-044-EAH1 (Closing Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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VACANCY:
Firefighter, GS-0081-05/06/07/08
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:48:52 -0500
WN/DEU-09-MW-044-EAH1 (Closing Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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Attorney
General Holder Tells Congress New Hate Crime Law Needed
Posted: 24 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder urged Congress to pass
a new hate crimes law so the government could prosecute cases
of violence based on sexual orientation, gender or disability.
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday, he cited the
recent killing of a security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial
Museum in Washington. The alleged assailant is a white supremacist.
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Handful
of Democrats Hold Key to Climate Bill
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By H. JOSEF HEBERT and DINA CAPPIELLO
WASHINGTON - A handful of undecided Democrats hold the key to
whether the House will confront global warming and begin a shift
away from fossil fuels to cleaner sources of energy.
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Pres.
Obama Says He's Committed to Immigration Reform
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By JENNIFER LOVEN
WASHINGTON - Launching a fresh effort toward a comprehensive
immigration overhaul, President Barack Obama said Thursday that
a bipartisan bill on the "sensitive and volatile political
issue" will be difficult but must get under way this year.
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Troops
In Iraq Withdraw
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:02:16 -0500
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell says U.S. forces in Iraq
will continue to support and work with Iraqi Security Forces.
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Africa
Partnership Station Continues
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:02:28 -0500
The USS Arleigh Burke continues to train Kenyan personnel in
the Indian Ocean as part of the Africa Partnership Station initiative
to increase maritime security in the region.
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US-CERT Current Activity
Spam, Phishing, and Malicious Code Related
to Recent Celebrity Deaths
Original release date: June 26, 2009 at
10:44 am
Last revised: June 26, 2009 at 10:44 am
US-CERT is aware of public reports of an
increased number of spam
campaigns, phishing attacks, and malicious code targeting the
recent
deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. These email messages
may
attempt to gain user information through phishing attacks or
by
recording email addresses if the user replies to the message.
Additionally, email messages may contain malicious code or may
contain
a link to a seemingly legitimate website containing malicious
code.
US-CERT would like to remind users to remain
cautious when receiving
unsolicited email. Users are encouraged to take the following
measures
to protect themselves from these types of attacks:
* Do not follow unsolicited web links received in email messages.
* Install and maintain up-to-date antivirus software.
* Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document
for more information on avoiding email scams.
* Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
document for more information on social engineering attacks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html>
<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/emailscams_0905.pdf>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#spam_campaigns_based_on_recent
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NASA
Announces Request For Information On Von Braun Collection
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the historic first moon
landing, NASA is seeking ideas from the public, academia, and
industry about how to analyze and catalog notes from spaceflight
pioneer Wernher von Braun into an electronic, searchable database
or other system.
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National Health Care Day of Service
- Saturday, June 27th
This summer, Organizing for America will
fight to ensure Americans receive much-needed health care reform
in 2009. Community service is a critical piece of our health
care campaign and our National Health Care Day of Service on
June 27, 2009 will highlight its importance.
You can find an event by visiting: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hcservice/
If you attend an event, please make sure
to send in your photos/videos to youthcouncil@dnc.org so we can
post them on our Facebook group.
Thank you!
Jason, Amber, Nick, and A'shanti
Youth Council Officers and Staff
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009
House Meets At… Last Vote Predicted…
9:00 a.m.: Legislative Business
Five “One Minutes” Per Side ???
***Members are advised that votes could
occur as early as 9:00 a.m.
H.R.
2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Rep.
Waxman – Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule)
Complete Consideration of H.R.
2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks – Appropriations)
Postponed Amendment Votes (9)
· Dicks Manager’s Amendment
· Heller Amendment
· Jordan Amendment
· Stearns Amendment
· Flake Amendment #1
· Campbell Amendment #3
· Flake Amendment #3
· Hensarling Amendment #1
· Flake Amendment #4
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President
Obama Appoints 2009-2010 Class of White House Fellows, 6-25-09
The White House announced today the appointment of 15 outstanding
men and women to serve as White House Fellows. The 2009-2010
class of White House Fellows represents a diverse cross-section
of professions including medicine, business, media, education,
non-profit and state government, as well as two branches of the
U.S. military.
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Presidential
Nominations sent to the Senate, 6-25-09
Meredith Attwell Baker, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal
Communications Commission for the remainder of the term expiring
June 30, 2011, vice Kevin J. Martin, resigned.
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Biden
hosts conference calls with governors and local official to discuss
Recovery act implementation
Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls
with Governors and Mayors/County Executives from across the country
to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act.
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President
Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Meredith Attwell Baker
as Commissioner for the FCC
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate
Meredith Attwell Baker as Commissioner for the Federal Communications
Commission.
|
President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6-25-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate
the following individuals for key administration posts:
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President
Obama Nominates Charlene Honeywell and Jeffrey Viken to Serve
on the Federal District Court Bench
Today, President Obama nominated Charlene Honeywell and Jeffrey
Viken to Federal District Court judgeships.
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On
Day Three of Clean Energy Week, Secretary Donovan Addresses Importance
of Developing Energy Efficient, Affordable Housing, Secretary
Chu Highlights New Recovery Act Funding for Clean Energy Projects
Today, on the third day of Clean Energy Week, Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development Shaun Donovan and Secretary of Energy Steven
Chu addressed key administration clean energy initiatives and
highlighted the President’s commitment to sign comprehensive
energy and climate legislation.
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Background
on meeting with members of Congress to discuss immigration reform
The President and the Vice President will meet with a small group
of Senate and House members from both sides of the aisle and
both sides of the issue to discuss immigration reform in the
State Dining Room at 2:00 PM today.
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Joe
Biden Applauds States for Meeting Recovery Act Milestone Ahead
of Schedule
Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
today announced that transportation projects funded under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are putting people
to work and building a foundation for the country’s long-term
economic strength.
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 6-25-09
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Remarks
by the President and the Vice President at Luau for Members of
Congress and their families
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Remarks
by the President on the Importance of Passing a Historic Energy
Bill
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Remarks
by the President and First Lady at a "United We Serve"
Service Event
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Remarks
by the President after meeting with members of Congress to discuss
immigration
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Remarks
By The President In ABC "Prescription For America"
Town Hall On Health Care, 6-24-09
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Remarks
by the President after meeting with Governors Granholm, Douglas,
Doyle, Rounds, and Gregoire to discuss health care
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Around
Town: June 25, 2009
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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United
We Serve: The President, the First Lady, and 15,000 Backpacks
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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Working
Together for Immigration Reform
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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A
Big Step for Homeless Veterans
Posted by Tammy Duckworth
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Health
Care Reform: Asked and Answered
Posted by Jesse Lee
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The
President & Health Care Reform - Prime Time TV
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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From
OPE: Tobacco Control Act Years in the Making
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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Healthy
Gardens, Healthy Communities
Posted by Katherine Brandon
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GAO-09-513R,
Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance IRS's Internal
Controls and Operating Effectiveness, June 24, 2009
from GAO Reports
In November 2008, we issued our report on the results of our
audit of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) financial statements
as of, and for the fiscal years ending, September 30, 2008, and
2007, and on the effectiveness of its internal controls as of
September 30, 2008. We also reported our conclusions on IRS's
compliance with significant provisions of selected laws and regulations
and on whether IRS's financial management systems substantially
...
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GAO-09-693R,
Federal Tort Claims Act: Information Related to Implications
of Extending Coverage to Volunteers at HRSA-Funded Health Centers,
June 24, 2009
from GAO Reports
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) was enacted in 1946 and permits
individuals injured by the wrongful or negligent acts or omissions
of federal employees, including medical malpractice, to seek
and receive compensation from the federal government through
an administrative process and, ultimately, through the federal
courts. The FTCA, with few exceptions, provides the exclusive
means by which individuals can seek compensation when injured
...
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GAO-09-579,
Contract Management: Minimal Compliance with New Safeguards for
Time-and-Materials Contracts for Commercial Services and Safeguards
Have Not Been Applied to GSA Schedules Program, ...
from GAO Reports
Federal agencies have used time-and-materials (T&M) contracts
to purchase billions of dollars in services. These contracts
are risky because the government bears the risk of cost overruns.
Effective February 2007, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
was revised, pursuant to a statutory change, to allow T&M
contracts to be used to acquire commercial services under FAR
Part 12, which uses a streamlined procurement process. Certain
safeguards ...
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GAO-09-530R,
Coast Guard: Observations on the Genesis and Progress of the
Service's Modernization Program, June 24, 2009
from GAO Reports
The U.S. Coast Guard is currently undertaking a major effort
to update its command structure, support systems, and business
practices. This effort, referred to as the modernization program,
is intended to better position the service to fulfill not only
traditional missions--such as ensuring the safety and security
of commercial shipping, safeguarding U.S. fisheries, interdicting
the smuggling of illicit drugs, and conducting search and ...
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GAO-09-614,
Aviation Safety: Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed
to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers,
June 24, 2009
from GAO Reports
The air cargo industry contributed over $37 billion to the U.S.
economy in 2008 and provides government, businesses, and individuals
with quick delivery of goods. Although part of an aviation system
with an extraordinary safety record, there have been over 400
air cargo accidents and over 900 incidents since 1997, raising
concerns about cargo safety. GAO's congressionally requested
study addresses (1) recent trends in air cargo safety, ...
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GAO-09-819T,
Prescription Drugs: Overview of Approaches to Control Prescription
Drug Spending in Federal Programs, June 24, 2009
from GAO Reports
Millions of individuals receive prescription drugs through federal
programs. The increasing cost of prescription drugs has put pressure
to control drug spending on federal programs such as the Federal
Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Medicare Part D, the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense
(DOD), and Medicaid. Prescription drug spending within the FEHBP
in particular, which provides health and drug coverage ...
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GAO-09-845T,
Highway Trust Fund: Options for Improving Sustainability and
Mechanisms to Manage Solvency, June 25, 2009
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GAO-09-636T,
Corporate Crime: Preliminary Observations on DOJ's Use and Oversight
of Deferred Prosecution and Non-Prosecution Agreements, June
25, 2009
|
GAO-09-804T,
Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Lessons Learned from DHS Testing
of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors, June 25, 2009
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GAO-09-514,
Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related
Financial Management Report Recommendations, June 25, 2009
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GAO-09-735R,
Defense Logistics: Information on the Test and Evaluation and
Assignment and Cancellation of National Stock Numbers as It Relates
to MILITEC-1, June 25, 2009
from GAO Reports
The purpose of this letter is to respond to Congressional request
for information regarding the test and evaluation process conducted
by the Department of Defense (DOD) of a specific synthetic lubricant
called MILITEC-1 that is produced by Militec, Inc., and the assignment
and cancellation of national stock numbers2 (NSN) associated
with that product. Militec, Inc., has challenged DOD decisions
not to include MILITEC-1 in the federal supply ...
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GAO-09-840,
Human Capital: Continued Monitoring of Internal Safeguards and
an Action Plan to Address Employee Concerns Could Improve Implementation
of the National Security Personnel System, June ...
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GAO-09-845T,
Highway Trust Fund: Options for Improving Sustainability and
Mechanisms to Manage Solvency, June 25, 2009
from GAO Reports
The Highway Account within the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is the
principal means for funding federal highway programs. Administered
by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) within the Department
of Transportation (DOT), it channels about $33 billion in highway
user excise taxes annually to states for highway and related
spending. Estimated outlays from the Highway Account under the
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation ...
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GAO-09-835T,
Cybersecurity: Continued Federal Efforts Are Needed to Protect
Critical Systems and Information,
June 25, 2009
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VIDEO:
House Govt. Reform Hearing on Afghanistan/Pakistan with Richard
Holbrooke
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Pakistan-Afghanistan envoy Richard Holbrooke will testify about
the Administration's Afghanistan/ Pakistan strategy before the
House Govt. Reform Committee. Earlier this month, the House passed
a bill authorizing more than $9 billion in economic & military
aid for Pakistan.
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VIDEO:
Congress Begins Floor Debate on Appropriations Bills
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Both chambers of Congress are expected to debate appropriations
bills today. House leaders may limit amendments to the $42.6
billion appropriation for Homeland Security as part of their
effort to speedily pass all 12 annual spending bills by the August
recess. The Senate debates $3.1 billion in spending for the Legislative
branch.
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VIDEO:
Senate HELP Cmte. Mark Up of Health Reform Bill - Day 6
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Senate HELP Cmte. debates Title IV workplace issues during
today’s mark up of the Health Care reform bill. Yesterday
Chair Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) said he would like to finish amendments
on fraud & abuse and long-term care by Thursday. However,
the mark up will likely continue next week as the Cmte. awaits
CBO cost estimates.
Length:
Published: Wednesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Banking Subcmte. Hearing on Over-the-Counter Derivatives
Regulation
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) chaired a Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Subcmte. hearing on modernizing oversight of over-the-counter
derivatives. Witnesses discussed options for modernizing regulation
of the over-the-counter derivatives markets and institutions
that participate in the markets
Length: 2 hr. 19 min.
Published: Wednesday at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Impeachment Proceedings Against Judge Samuel Kent
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Senate had a live quorum call and began impeachment proceedings
against Judge Samuel Kent. House impeachment managers were recognized
and then senators were sworn in, as is required under the Constitution
to begin an impeachment trial.
Length: 15 min.
Published: Wednesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK), Armed Services Cmte., Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sen. Begich goes over several defense and national security issues
including the situation in Iran, recent threats from North Korea
about further missile testing, and this week's markup of the
FY 2010 Defense Authorization Act and the future of certain weapons
systems.
Length: 22 min.
Published: Wednesday at 8:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Defense Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Pentagon Spokesman Geoff Morrell conducts a daily briefing at
the Defense Department.
Length: 45 min.
Published: Wednesday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing JUNE 24
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Spokesman Ian Kelly conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Wednesday at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Sec. Robert Gibbs & Education
Sec. Arne Duncan
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and IRS Commissioner Douglas
Shulman joined Press Secretary Robert Gibbs at the daily White
House briefing to discuss the application process for student
financial aid. Following remarks by Sec. Duncan and Commissioner
Shulman, Mr. Gibbs continued with his daily remarks and responded
to questions.
Length: 57 min.
Published: Wednesday at 1:45pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Meeting with Governors on Health Care
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama met in the Roosevelt Room with Governors Jennifer
Granholm (D-MI), Jim Douglas (R-VT), Jim Doyle (D-WI), Mike Rounds
(R-SD), and Christine Gregoire (D-WA) to discuss health care.
Length: 3 min.
Published: Wednesday at 2pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Energy and Commerce Cmte. Hearing on Health Care with HHS
Sec. Sebelius
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Consideration of the House Tri-Committee health care draft bill
moves on to the Energy & Commerce Cmte. HHS Sec. Kathleen
Sebelius testified on the bill's core policies of increasing
choice and reducing waste, fraud and abuse. Under the bill, Sec.
Sebelius would have oversight of multiple public health care
policies.
Length: 2 hr. 30 min.
Published: Wednesday at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Democratic Women Floor Remarks on Judge Sonia Sotomayor
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Leading women in the Senate spoke on the Senate Floor about the
nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court. Speaking on the Floor were Sens. Amy Klobuchar
(D-MN), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), and Mary
Landrieu (D-LA).
Length: 40 min.
Published: Wednesday at 4pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA), Energy & Commerce Cmte., Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Boucher (D-VA) discussed the Energy bill that House leaders
plan to take to the House floor on Friday. The bill centers around
a "cap-and-trade" program that aims to cut emissions
of carbon dioxide and heat-trapping gases to ease global warming.
Rep. Boucher is on one of the two committees that has produced
the bill.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Today at 7:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sir David Frost, Al Jazeera English
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sir David Frost, Al Jazeera English, host of “Frost Over
the World,” discussed among other topics, the release of
the Nixon tapes, the Middle East, British and U.S. politics and
how the Obama administration has changed the image of the U.S.
around the world.
Length: 19 min.
Published: Today at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate HELP Cmte. Mark Up of Health Reform Bill - Day 7
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Senate HELP Cmte. debated workplace issues during today’s
mark up of the Health Care reform bill. Recently, Pres. Obama
met with a group of bipartisan Governors who support change to
the health care system, saying he holds firm to his deadline
for getting legislation signed before the end of the year.
Length: 1 hr. 31 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama & First Lady Participate in "United We Serve"
Event
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama particpated in
a "United We Serve" service at Fort McNair where they
were joined by hundreds of Congressional family members and five
national nonprofit organizations to prepare 15,000 backpacks
with books, healthy snacks, Frisbees and other items for the
children of servicemen and women.
Length: 10 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Weekly Legislative Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) conducts a weekly briefing
on legislative issues in the 111th Congress.
Length: 13 min.
Published: Today at 10:45am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Americans for Tax Reform Discussion on Health Care Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Providing a counter point to Pres. Obama's televised town hall
this evening, Senate Steering Cmte. Chairman Jim DeMint (R-SC)
presents his alternative bill, the Health Care Freedom Plan.
Following his remarks, a panel of policy experts then dissects
the reforms presented by Pres. Obama and Congressional Democrats.
Length: 1 hr. 25 min.
Published: Wednesday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Spokesman Ian Kelly conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Biden & Transportation Secretary LaHood Remarks at Recovery
Act Implementation Meeting
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Vice President Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
made remarks during a Recovery Act Implementation Meeting in
the vice president's ceremonial office at the White House.
Length: 20 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on Climate Change and Energy
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama made remarks on the importance of passing a historic
energy bill from the Rose Garden.
Length: 5 min.
Published: Today at 1:45pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Hearing with Fed Chair Bernanke on Bank of America/Merrill
Lynch Merger
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Fed Chair Ben Bernanke said in testimony at a House Government
Reform Cmte. hearing that he did not pressure anyone at Bank
of America to acquire Merrill Lynch. Bank of America CEO Ken
Lewis testified earlier this month on the acquisition.
Length: 3 hr. 13 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
NPC Address by Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten spoke at the National
Press Club. He talked about the process of developing the Nationals
baseball team, which moved to Washington in 2005.
Length: 1 hr. 5 min.
Published: Today at 1pm (ET)
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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: 49 min.
Published: Today at 2:15pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) & Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Defense
Authorization Bill
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and John McCain (R-AZ), the chair
and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee spoke
to the press about their version of the Defense Authorization
Bill.
Length: 24 min.
Published: Today at 3:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Transportation Cmte. Hearing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Transportion officials are on Capitol hill at several hearings
discussing investment in highway and transit systems, the status
of transportation stimulus funds and an update on the Highway
trust fund which is expected to run out of money in August. The
House Trnsportation cmte. will hear an update on recovery act
programs for highways, bridges, public transportation, rail and
aviation.
Length: 3 hr. 25 min.
Published: Today at 11am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama & Members of Congress on Immigration Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama met with bi partisan members of Congress to discuss
immigration reform. Here are his remarks, followed by reaction
from members of Congress.
Length:
Published: Today at 2pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama On Luau At The White House
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama holds a Luau at the White House for members of
Congress and their families.
Length: 2 min.
Published: Today at 8pm (ET)
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