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Reporting
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The election date to fill the vacant seat in Hawaii's 1st Congressional
District has been set. The Special General Election will be held
on May 22, 2010. Filing deadlines to be announced soon.
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DAILY
WHIPLINE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010
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Tech
Student Democrats General Meeting and Officer Elections
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm
Where: Caprock Room, Student Union Building
To see more details and RSVP
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US-CERT Current Activity
U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Census Campaign
Warning
Original release date: March 3, 2010 at
11:21 am
Last revised: March 3, 2010 at 11:21 am
US-CERT asks users to be vigilant during
the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010
Census campaign and to watch for potential census scams.
According to the U.S. Census 2010 website,
they began delivery of the
printed census forms to every resident in the United States on
March
1, 2010. The only way to complete the census is by filling in
the form
using pen and ink; in some instances, census takers will be visiting
households to complete the form face-to-face. It is important
to
understand that the U.S. Census Bureau will not, under any
circumstances, be providing an online option to complete the
2010
census form.
US-CERT encourages all residents in the
United States to take the
following measures to protect themselves:
* Review available information about the
2010 U.S. Census on the
website.
* Familiarize yourself with what information the U.S. Census
Bureau
is collecting on the census form.
* Do not follow unsolicited web links of attachments in email
messages.
* 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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<http://2010.census.gov/2010census/how/about-the-form.php>
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Tech Student Democrats.
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Subject: Meeting Thursday! Be there!
Hey All,
Just wanted to send this message out reminding
to please attend Thursdays Tech Dems meeting we want everyone
there! This meeting will we will be discussin the primary election
results and what they mean and how we move forward.
Remember this meeting will be in HOLDEN
HALL! NOT THE SUB!
HOLDEN HALL, RM 5! 6 pm be there or be
a Republican.
Your Pres.,
Stuart
P.S. Whoever heard of a good piece of elephant?
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WHIP
PACK : BILL TEXT & BACKGROUND : WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2010
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USDOL:
DOL releases state-by-state figures on number of Americans who
stand to lose unemployment benefits without congres... http://bit.ly/dbxvu3
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SEC_News:
On Investor.gov - "For Seniors: In Depth Information on
Investing." Feel free to R/T or pass on to a loved one -
http://bit.ly/bHlYjw
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PressSec:
Obstruction ended as Senate extends unemployment benefits http://bit.ly/ajPLtn
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PressSec:
POTUS has signed unemployment benefits bill into law at White
House
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NVSenateDems:
LVRJ: "SPECIAL SESSION: Session adjourns with balanced budget
deal approved in Carson City" ... http://ow.ly/1cY5C
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NVSenateDems:
LVRJ: "SPECIAL SESSION: Bill designed to create jobs passes"
... http://ow.ly/1cY9O
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HouseDemocrats:
Blue Dog Dems introduce bill for gov't to pay down national debt
and balance the budget by 2020 http://bit.ly/d6XWT1
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GovContracts:
GSA 1122 Program Expansion for State & Local Governments
to include homeland security & emergency response activities:
http://bit.ly/bh4cPH
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GovContracts:
70--Enterprise-Wide Personal Computer (PC) Monitor and Refresh:
Department of Veterans Affairs VA Center for Acqui... http://bit.ly/9nbiv0
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dscc:
@SenArlenSpecter surges into seven-point lead over Pat Toomey:
http://bit.ly/aLTwkQ
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dscc:
Sen. Richard Burr votes against assistance to hundreds of thousands
of North Carolinians. http://bit.ly/bgYQSW
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dscc:
@SenGillibrand leads all prospective GOP opponents (including
Pataki) in latest poll: http://bit.ly/8eJnGo
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DNCYouthCouncil:
Congratulations to all of Tuesday's Democratic Party winners,
including DNC Vice Chair Linda Chavez-Thompson! http://bit.ly/bZRfCS
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DNCYouthCouncil:
Join the final march for health care reform! #OFA #HCR http://bit.ly/au1NfI
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Dennis_Kucinich:
On Thursday, I will introduce a privileged resolution that will
require House debate on contin. the war in Afghanistan. see www.kucinich.us
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DemocratsDotOrg:
.@MittRomney seems okay with big insurance companies hiking your
premiums by 30, 40 or 50%: http://j.mp/9MdeuV #HCR
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DemocratsDotOrg:
It's time for a vote on health reform. Show your commitment to
work for reform in these final, crucial days: http://j.mp/9MlVE9
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DemocratsDotOrg:
Write your GOP member of Congressask them to say whether
they sought money from the #RecoveryAct they voted against. http://j.mp/9CCaJ3
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DemocratsDotOrg:
RT DNC communications director @WoodhouseB: This is a new low
- even for the GOP: http://bit.ly/9Nfkie
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dccc:
VA Dem Chair: "This year, Democrats have already won 2 special
elections in districts that Gov. McDonnell carried by double-digits"
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dccc:
Dems Go After GOP Stimulus Requests | WSJ http://bit.ly/bWeTEX
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cqpolitics:
Crawford: Public Insurance Option Still Doable http://bit.ly/am02xb
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BarackObama:
Another remarkable demonstration of grassroots support for health
reform: http://j.mp/g-w
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BarackObama:
It's time for a final vote. Please join with me to help take
health reform across the finish line: http://j.mp/9MlVE9
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AZHouseDems:
Republicans' proposed wrong-track budget bill could leave Arizonans
without access to health care. http://tinyurl.com/yhfmn3c
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AmbassadorRice:
US joins thousands at UN today to observe International Womens
Day http://bit.ly/d6bWLE
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AmbassadorRice:
US opening statement at the Commission on the Status of Women
http://bit.ly/cqoNvR
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South
and Central Asia: Terrorism, Political Violence, and Governance
in Bangladesh
The South and Central Asia Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with reports from the International Crisis Group examining
the threats associated with the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh
terrorist organization and assessing the state of the Sri Lankan
Tamil Diaspora, New America Foundation reports analyzing the
nature of terrorist activity along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
and evaluating the threat posed by al Qaeda in the border region,
a Royal United Services Institute report providing recommendations
for the enhancement of security along the Afghanistan-Pakistan
border, an International Peace Institute report analyzing terrorism,
political violence, and governance in Bangladesh, and reports
from the Fundación para las Relaciones Internacionales
y el Diálogo Exterior evaluating transatlantic policy
on Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Obama Administration.
Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
on this region - the newest updates are in bold.
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Europe
and Eurasia: Analysis of the Partnership between the U.S., NATO,
and the EU
The Europe and Eurasia Regional Policy Overview has been updated
with a Portuguese Institute of International Relations and Security
article assessing prospects for the future of the European Union-Latin
America partnership, a special State Department briefing on the
future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as well
as the Secretary of State's remarks at the NATO Strategic Concept
Seminar, a European Policy Centre report analyzing the challenges
facing the President of Ukraine, an Atlantic Council of the United
States report evaluating the partnership between the U.S., NATO,
and the European Union, a German Institute for International
and Security Affairs report analyzing the European External Action
Service as a tool for the empowerment of the European Union's
foreign policy, reports from the Fundación para las Relaciones
Internacionales y el Diálogo Exterior examining the transatlantic
security relationship and assessing Europe's role in the Obama
Administration's multilateral vision, and a European Union Institute
for Security Studies article analyzing Ukraine's perspective
on the European Union. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Near
East and North Africa: Political Situation in Egypt
The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a statement by a State Department official on the
United Nations fact-finding mission on the Gaza conflict, remarks
by Israel's Minister of Defense presenting his perspective on
current strategic threats and strategic opportunities, a Carnegie
Endowment for International Peace article assessing the political
situation in Egypt, a Chatham House report analyzing the current
situation in Jerusalem, and an International Institute for Strategic
Studies article evaluating the nuclear ambitions of the United
Arab Emirates. Please see the Recently Added Documents section
for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.
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India:
U.S.-India Cooperation on Trade, Energy, and Technology
The India MiPAL has been updated with a Jamestown Foundation
article assessing the Indian Navy's agenda for maritime security
in the Indian Ocean, remarks by the Foreign Secretary of India
concerning India's external relations policy, and remarks by
a State Department official detailing U.S.-India cooperation
on trade, energy, and technology. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Russia:
Energy Relations between Russia and Europe
The Russia MiPAL has been updated with an International Crisis
Group report analyzing the Georgian region of Abkhazia's dependence
on Russia, a Heritage Foundation report assessing prospects for
the use of targeted U.S. public diplomacy as a tool against anti-Americanism
in Russia, a Chatham House report featuring ten recommendations
for the improvement of the political and economic sectors in
Russia, a Center for Strategic and International Studies report
evaluating energy relations between Russia and Europe, and a
Congressional Research Service report providing an overview of
the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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Central
Asia: Arms Transfers to Central Asia
The Central Asia MiPAL has been updated with remarks by the Special
Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan on his recent visit
to Central Asia, a Jamestown Foundation article analyzing energy
relations in Central Asia, a Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute report assessing the state of arms transfers to Central
Asia, and a EUCAM: EU-Central Asia Monitoring report examining
the European Union's Central Asia strategy. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Iran:
Analysis of the State of Iran's Relations with the United Arab
Emirates
The Iran MiPAL has been updated with a series of Washington Institute
for Near East Policy publications assessing the prospects for
U.S. information activities in Iran, analyzing the state of Iran-United
Arab Emirates relations, and evaluating the emerging multilateral
consensus on Iran, a Council on Foreign Relations article providing
recommendations for handling Iran's nuclear program, a National
Interest article examining Iran's nuclear activities, a Harvard
International Review article calling for a strategy for ending
Iran's human rights violations, a Center for Strategic and Budgetary
Assessments report analyzing Iran's air and maritime capabilities
in comparison with those of the U.S., and Middle East Quarterly
articles evaluating the political situation in Iran and regional
perspectives on Iran's behavior. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Terrorism:
Combating Nuclear Terrorism
The Terrorism MiPAL has been updated with an International Crisis
Group report assessing the threat associated with the Jamaat-ul
Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorist organization, remarks by the
U.S. Senate Republican Leader on the state of the War on Terrorism
and on the threat posed by al Qaeda, reports from the New America
Foundation presenting a profile of the Lashkar-e-Taiba organization,
analyzing the nature of terrorist activity along the Afghanistan-Pakistan
border, and evaluating the threat posed by al Qaeda in the border
region, and a Government Accountability Office report examining
the actions needed to protect the U.S. from the threat of potential
radiological or nuclear terrorist attacks. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Homeland
Security: Response to Biological Threats, Enhanced Passenger
Screening Checkpoint Technologies, and Implementation of the
USA PATRIOT Act
The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with publications
from the Heritage Foundation analyzing the Fiscal Year 2011 budget
for homeland security and evaluating the Cybersecurity Enhancement
Act of 2009, a Congressional hearing featuring the Secretary
of Homeland Security's testimony on budget issues, a Department
of Homeland Security report assessing the future direction of
the Container Security Initiative, a Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
article analyzing the U.S. approach to biological threats, a
Department of Justice report concerning the implementation of
the USA PATRIOT Act, and a series of Government Accountability
Office reports calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency
to develop a greater focus on community preparedness programs,
assessing the actions needed to prepare for possible radiological
or nuclear terrorist attacks, and urging better use of terrorist
watchlist information and enhanced passenger screening checkpoint
technologies to strengthen security. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest
updates are in bold.
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National
Security Strategy: Forging a U.S. Policy Toward Fragile States
The National Security Strategy MiPAL has been updated with a
series of articles from the latest issue of PRISM: A Journal
of the Center for Complex Operations, including articles analyzing
adjustments necessary to stabilization and reconstruction operations,
assessing the proper balance of efforts between security and
governance and development, evaluating U.S. policy toward fragile
states, and examining challenges of effective peace-building,
Congressional hearings presenting private sector perspectives
on Department of Defense information technology and cybersecurity
activities and featuring testimony on the Department of the Navy's
budget for Fiscal Year 2011, a Government Accountability Office
report assessing the missile defense transition, and a Bulletin
of the Atomic Scientists article analyzing the Quadrennial Diplomacy
and Development Review. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are
in bold.
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mayoungdems:
Sen. @JohnKerry "Americans might think everything that happens
in DC is a game. But look, this is anything but a game."
http://bit.ly/arK2Al
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mayoungdems:
Call Sen @ScottBrownMA 202-224-4543 tell him you support Sen.
@JohnKerry efforts to pass strong clean energy & climate
legislation. #MaPoli
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mayoungdems:
Congrats to our newest chapter Worcester County Young Dems! They
R ready to help reelect @MassGovernor & @TimMurray2010 #MaGov
#MaPoli #YDM
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mayoungdems:
Call @ScottBrownMA 202-224-4543 & @JohnKerry 202-224-2742
and ask them to support the Military Readiness Enhancement Act.
#DADT #YDM #MAPOLI
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DNC
CHAIRMAN TIM KAINE PRAISES PRESIDENT'S HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM
PROPOSAL
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Democratic
National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine Statement on Election of
Roslyn M. Brock as the new Chairwoman of the N.A.A.C.P.
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DNC
Chairman Tim Kaine Praises New CBO Report Confirming The Recovery
Act Created Up To 2.1 Million Jobs In The Final Quarter Of 2009
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KAINE
CONGRATULATES THE SENATE ON PASSING A BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE
JOBS
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Chair
Kaine: "Final March for Reform" Begins Today
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine today
echoed the Presidents call for Congress to take swift action
to finish the job and deliver hard-working Americans the health
insurance reforms they so desperately need.
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SEC
and IRS Agree to Work More Closely Regarding Municipal Bond Enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue
Service today announced that the two agencies agreed to work
more closely to monitor and regulate the municipal bond market
and industry.
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SEC
Charges Executives of Iowa Insurance Company With Misleading
Proxy Disclosures to Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged an Iowa
insurance company and two executives with proxy disclosure violations,
alleging that they inadequately disclosed details about the acquisition
of another company and the resulting financial boon to the then-CEO.
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Democrats
queue final push for healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats prepared to launch
a final push on Tuesday to pass healthcare reform without Republicans
this month, and predicted it could gain new support from Democrats
who opposed it last year.
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Senate
works to restore jobless, highway aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans, nervous over
the fallout from an impasse over jobs legislation, said on Tuesday
they were nearing a deal to end a standoff that has disrupted
highway construction projects and unemployment benefits for hundreds
of thousands of Americans.
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Obama
again offers Republicans chance to work with WH on health bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made a last-ditch
effort on Tuesday to seek a compromise with opposition Republicans
on overhauling healthcare, one day before he was due to make
an announcement on the way forward.
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Jerry
Brown announces run for California governor
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown
formally announced on Tuesday his run for governor of the economically
troubled state, becoming the only high-profile Democrat facing
a Republican field led by former eBay Inc CEO Meg Whitman.
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House
lawmakers target health insurer CEOs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic lawmakers put new pressure
on the health insurance industry on Tuesday, asking the chief
executives of the nation's four largest for-profit health insurers
to testify at a public hearing later this month.
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Senate
breaks logjam to restore jobless aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Highway money and jobless funds were set
to flow again after the Senate ended a standoff on Tuesday that
disrupted benefits for hundreds of thousands of unemployed Americans.
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White
House brings healthcare to final vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama began a final push
for healthcare reform on Wednesday, urging Congress to vote on
the plan in the next few weeks even if it means passing the measure
with a narrow Democratic majority and no Republican support.
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CFTC,
House chairman aim to fix swap reform law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A central Congressional player in financial
reform legislation on Wednesday said he is willing to close a
potential loophole that might allow big derivatives traders to
avoid public scrutiny of their deals.
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U.S.
lawmakers challenge Army decisions on KBR
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House
of Representatives on Wednesday questioned the Army's continued
use of KBR Inc for logistics work in Iraq in the face of confirmed
reports of poor past performance.
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House
to vote on modified $15 billion jobs bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives will vote
on a $15 billion jobs bill on Thursday after modifying it to
address the concerns of centrist Democrats, a House aide said
on Wednesday.
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Frank:
Dodd deal like 'a bad joke'
by Eamon Javers,Victoria McGrane
Massachusetts Dem slams proposal to place consumer protection
agency inside the Fed.
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Rangel:
Gavel handoff 'temporary'
by Jake Sherman,James Hohmann
Rangel strongly rejects the notion that his leave of absence
might be permanent.
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W.H.
warns Dems: Don't flip-flop
by Carrie Budoff Brown,Patrick O'Connor
Administration tells those wavering on health care it's in their
best-interest to finish the job.
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ORI
Announce the Quest for Research Excellence Conference 2010 (PDF)
Held in Washington DC on November 1-3, the conference aims to
enhance the role of individuals in the research enterprise. Attendees
will learn from Nobel Laureates, distinguished researchers, and
others on how to get funding, get published, and get connected
and interact with others in the research enterprise
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Frequently
Asked Questions about California's Social Media Policy
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New
York Fed announces March 19 CMBS TALF operation
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New
York Fed posts loan rates for March 4 TALF operation
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Commerce
Announces Recovery Act Investment in California
NTIA announced a $7.25 million Recovery Act grant for vulnerable
and low-income communities in Los Angeles, the Central Valley,
Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire in California.
The grant to the California Emerging Technology Fund will fund
digital literacy training for more than 675,000 individuals,
enabling them to make use of key educational, employment, and
health resources online.
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Commerce
Department Announces Recovery Act Investments to Expand Broadband
Internet Access and Spur Economic Growth
Secretary Locke announced 23 American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act investments to increase broadband access and adoption in
California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon,
Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
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Commerce
Department Announces Recovery Act Investment in Nevadas
Clark County
Commerce Secretary Locke announced a $4.7 million American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) investment to help bridge
the technological divide and increase economic opportunities
in Clark County, Nevada.
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Congressional
Testimony: Hearing on Human Rights Challenges Facing the Technology
Industry
Testimony of Daniel J. Weitzner, Associate Administrator for
Policy Analysis and Development, NTIA, Before the Senate Subcommittee
on Human Rights and the Law, Committee on the Judiciary. (Delivered
March 2) (Acrobat PDF 133 Kb)
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European
Union: Reorganization of Intelligence Services
Government organization - Catharine Ashton, who is the newly
appointed European Union High Representative for Foreign Security
and Policy, is reportedly working on restructuring the EU's External
Action Service (EAS). EAS is a diplomatic corps with 130 delegations
in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress
covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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China:
Public Opinion Solicited for Draft Implementing Regulations of
Government Procurement Law
Government finance - On January 11, 2010, China's State Council
published the draft Implementation Regulations of the Government
Procurement Law (Draft Regulations) on its website, in order
to solicit public opinion on its provisions. The 116-article
regulations will clarify... The Global Legal Monitor from the
Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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GAO-10-358,
State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook: March 2010 Update,
March 2, 2010
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GAO-10-468SP,
The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2010
Update, March 2, 2010
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GAO-10-437,
Recovery Act: One Year Later, States' and Localities' Uses of
Funds and Opportunities to Strengthen Accountability, March 3,
2010
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GAO-10-463R,
Emergency Communications: Establishment of the Emergency Communications
Preparedness Center and Related Interagency Coordination Challenges,
March 3, 2010
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GAO-10-485T,
Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Fully Address Issues Affecting
Protective Forces' Personnel Systems, March 3, 2010
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GAO-10-481T,
Medicare Part D: CMS Oversight of Part D Sponsors' Fraud and
Abuse Programs Has Been Limited, but CMS Plans Oversight Expansion,
March 3, 2010
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Federal
Reserve announces proposed rules to protect credit card users
from certain practices
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Debt
Collectors Will Pay More Than $1 Million to Settle FTC Charges
Claimed Debts Were Owed Despite Consumers Disputes
|
DARPA
Program Manager, Robbie Mandelbaum, discusses BigDog on FedNews
Radio.
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DARPA's
Efforts on Mobile Apps for the Military in nextgov.
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World
Leaders - Updates for 12 Feb - 1 Mar 2010
March 2, 2010 - Posted updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
of Foreign Governments with updated entries for Bolivia, Colombia,
Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Croatia, Denmark, Ghana, Honduras,
Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela. Changes reflect updates in leadership,
positions, or the spelling of officials' names in the country
listings during the period 12 Feb - 1 Mar 2010.
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H.R.
4003, Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Hose Committee
on Natural Resources on February 24, 2010
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H.R.
1769, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Prattand Middle Fork
Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on February 24, 2010
|
S.
1749, Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary on February 2, 2010
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H.R.
4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010
Cost estimate for the amendment in the nature of a substitute
for H.R. 4691 as proposed by Senator Bunning on March 2, 2010
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H.R.
2554, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform
Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the pay-As-You-Go Effects for H.R. 2554 as
introduced on May 21, 2009, and referred to the House Committee
on Financial Services
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H.R.
4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010
Cost estimate for Senate Amendment 3336, as introduced by Senator
Baucus as a substitute for H.R. 4213, updated for enactment of
H.R. 4691
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VIDEO:
Senate Judiciary Subcmte. Hearing on Internet Freedom
Following Googles announcement that they would no longer
abide by the Chinese governments censorship laws, the Senate
Judiciary Subcmte. looked at business practices in China and
discussed the issue of global Internet freedom. Google representatives
testified on the rights of their business partners and censorship
of Googles online products.
Length: 1 hr. 49 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on Jobs and the Economy
President Obama visited Savannah Technical College in Georgia
and made remarks on jobs and the economy.
Length: 21 min.
Published: Tuesday at 2:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Dept. Special Briefing with Amb. Holbrooke
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke
spoke about his recent trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central
Asia, Georgia and Germany with reporters at a special State Dept.
briefing.
Length: 47 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Education and Labor Cmte. Hearing on Child Nutrition Programs
Rep. George Miller (D-CA) chaired a hearing on strengthening
the federal nutrition and school meal programs through the upcoming
the child nutrition reauthorization. The hearing focused on issues
regarding access to and the quality of the child nutrition programs.
Length: 1 hr. 40 min.
Published: Tuesday at 2:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Spkr. Pelosi (D-CA) Press Conference on Health Care
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters about health
care legislation. In a letter to Congress the President listed
a number of new provisions in his version of the bill designed
to attract Republican support.
Length: 5 min.
Published: Tuesday at 4:15pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
United States Postal Service Hearing on Future of USPS
Postmaster General John Potter hosted a meeting to address the
future of the U.S. Postal Service and to announce a new business
model.
Length: 2 hr. 18 min.
Published: Tuesday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Commerce Hearing on Toyota Recalls
Hearings into Toyotas vehicle recall continued as Toyota
executives testified to explain the handling of the vehicle acceleration
problems. In a recent letter to the Department of Transportation,
Commerce Cmte. Chair Rockefeller (D-WV) requested further investigation
into NHTSA's oversight of the company.
Length:
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
Rep. Dennis Kucinich gives his opinion on what the future of
health care legislation in Congress will be.
Length: 47 min.
Published: Wednesday at 8:30am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Hearing on USAID FY 2011 Budget
Rajiv Shah, administrator of the U.S. Agency for Intl Development,
outlined plans for the agencys 2011 budget before a House
Foreign Affairs Cmte. hearing. This fiscal years budget
request is focused on securing frontline states in the Middle
East, meeting urgent global challenges and enhancing aid effectiveness.
Length: 1 hr. 48 min.
Published: Wednesday at 10am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
NATO Monthly News Conference
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen conducted a monthly
news conference in Brussels. He discussed the potential impact
of the scheduled August withdrawal of 2,000 Dutch troops from
Afghanistan. Following the Secretary General, Lt. Gen. William
Caldwell discussed pay increases for Afghan army and police forces
aimed at reducing attrition levels.
Length: 1 hr. 15 min.
Published: Wednesday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) Memorial Service
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and senior Members of Congress held
a memorial service in the Capitol honoring the life of Congressman
John Murtha (D-PA), who passed away last month at the age of
77. Speakers included Vice Pres. Joe Biden, Defense Sec. Robert
Gates and others.
Length: 1 hr. 7 min.
Published: Wednesday at 11am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
UK Prime Minister's Questions
Standing in for Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Deputy Labor Party
Leader Harriet Harmon responded to questions posed by members
of Parliament in the House of Commons.
Length: 34 min.
Published: Wednesday at 7am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Defense Department Press Briefing
Pentagon Spokesman Geoff Morrell conducts a daily briefing at
the Defense Department.
Length: 33 min.
Published: Wednesday at 1pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Congressional Democrats Press Conference on GOP Obstructionism
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Senator Benjamin Cardin
(D-MD) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) held a press conference
to discuss Republican obstructionist tactics.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Wednesday at 1:30pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
House Democratic Caucus Press Conference
House Democrats spoke with reporters at the Capitol after a caucus
meeting on health care and other issues. Appearing after the
meeting were Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY)
and Xavier Becerra (D-CA).
Length: 9 min.
Published: Wednesday at 2pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. Rangel Leave of Absence from Chairman's Seat Announcement
House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) announced
that he will step down as Chairman of the committee until the
Ethics Committee completes its investigation on his alleged acceptance
of corporate-funded travel.
Length: 3 min.
Published: Wednesday at 9am (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on Revised Health Care Plan
President Obama said starting over on health care legislation
would do no good because of policy differences between Republicans
and Democrats. He called for a final vote on health care legislation
during an event in the White House East Room.
Length: 21 min.
Published: Wednesday at 1:45pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
Assistant Sec. for Public Affairs Philip Crowley spoke to reporters
at the State Department about the announcement that Palestinian
President Mahmoud Abbas will move forward with four months of
indirect talks with Israel, to be brokered by Special Envoy Fmr.
Sen. George Mitchell. Also discussed were ongoing Haitian relief
efforts and the situation in Chile following the recent earthquake.
Length: 23 min.
Published: Wednesday at 1:30pm (ET)
|
VIDEO:
Senate Homeland Security Subcmte. Hearing on Medicare Prescription
Drug Program
Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE) chaired a Senate Homeland Security
Subcommittee hearing to explore significant instances of fraud
and abuse in the Medicare prescription drug program, as well
as opportunities to recover wasted taxpayer dollars and prevent
it in the future.
Length: 2 hr. 9 min.
Published: Wednesday at 2:30pm (ET)
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Senate
rejects Social Security bonus payment
by By ANDREW TAYLOR
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate on Wednesday rejected a proposal
by President Barack Obama to give people on Social Security a
$250 bonus check....
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Executive
Council Approves Action to Create New, Good Jobs
by James Parks
|
New
Push to Organize the South Focuses on Jobs
by admin
|
Chavez-Thompson
Wins Texas Lt. Governor Primary
by James Parks
|
Jobless
Benefits Extended After Sen. Bunning Relents
by James Parks
|
Solis:
Lets Roll Up Our Sleeves and Work Together to Get America
Back to Work
by James Parks
|
Greed,
Not Need, Drives Health Insurance Costs Up
by James Parks
|
Remarks
by the President on Energy Efficiency in Savannah, Georgia
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Remarks
by the President on Health Care Reform
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Incorporating
the Best Ideas from Both Parties
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on March 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM EST
Yesterday the President sent a letter to
Congressional leaders outlining four additional Republican ideas
hed be willing to include. These ideas were identified
as priorities by GOP members attending Thursdays bipartisan
meeting:
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Investing
in Innovation to Reach "Education's Moonshot"
Posted by Jim Shelton on March 3, 2010 at 12:02 PM EST
In February 2009, President Obama stood
before a joint session of Congress and announced that by 2020
the United States would once again have the highest percentage
of college-educated adults in the world.
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Open
311
Posted by Vivek Kundra on March 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM EST
|
Moving
Forward to Put the American People Ahead of Insurance Companies
Posted by Jesse Lee on March 3, 2010 at 3:32 PM EST
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Back
In the Classroom; This Time with Teach For America
Posted by Secretary Ray LaHood on March 3, 2010 at 5:40 PM EST
You may know that I started professional
life as a teacher. So last week it was a pleasure to spend an
afternoon back in the classroom as part of Teach For America
Week .
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HHS
Secretary Sebelius & Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle
Posted by Jesse Lee on March 3, 2010 at 8:38 PM EST
|
Public
Assistance Funds Strengthen Communities
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:47 -0600
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- "Public Assistance (PA) helps
to strengthen communities that do not have the means or resources
to bounce back quickly from a natural disaster," according
to Richard Griffin, state coordinating officer. "It reimburses
local governments for costs they’ve had to expend because
of a disaster and it allows them to plan for rebuilding with
prevention in mind."
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Lets
Move! Mississippi
Posted by Kori Schulman on March 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM EST
|
Secretary
Clinton and Brazilian Foreign Minister Amorin Announce Increased
Cooperation on Climate Change
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:31:38 -0600
|
FSIS
Notice 12-10
Export Library Revisions for February 2010
|
Get
Lucky Early With HCYD
What: Cocktail Party
Start Time: Tuesday, March 16 at 5:30pm
End Time: Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00pm
Where: Kennealy's Irish Pub
To see more details and RSVP
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Petraeus
on Afghanistan
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:05:25 -0600
General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Central Command, predicts
a long, hard year in Afghanistan.
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JEC February Employment Report: Bad
News Likely Due to Effect of Snow Storms Across the Northeast
On Friday, March 5, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will
release its February 2010 employment report, showing the net
number of jobs created or lost during the month of February,
as well as the unemployment rate. Currently, the consensus forecast
is that 50,000 jobs were lost in February, although estimates
range from 150,000 jobs lost to 30,000 jobs gained. Despite hiring
for the 2010 Census, the pessimistic forecast is partly due to
the severe weather experienced during the second week of February,
when most employers were asked about employment for the month.
In January 1996, when the Northeast experienced
a storm of similar magnitude, BLS initially reported, Unusually
severe weather in the eastern part of the country affected the
number of payroll jobs in January and also caused a particularly
large drop in the average workweek and reported an employment
decline of over 200,000 for the month. BLS followed the next
month with a report that 705,000 jobs were gained in February
1996. These data were subsequently revised to show 19,000 jobs
lost in January 1996 and 434,000 jobs gained in February 1996.
What leading economists have said about the effect of snow on
Fridays employment report:
Larry Summers in CNBC interview:
The blizzards that affected much of the country during
the last month are likely to distort the statistics and in past
blizzards those statistics have been distorted by one hundred
to two hundred thousand jobs. So its going to be very important
to know- very important to look past whatever the next figures
are to gauge the underlying trend. March 1, 2010
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in Senate
Banking hearing:
The harsh weather is unlikely to have any permanent effects
on the economy, but it does seem likely that there will be some
impact on the employment statistics
Its very hard
to know exactly how much but the snowstorms were during the week
in which the information is gathered about payrolls. It may also
affect unemployment insurance claims and some other kinds of
information. So, well have to be particularly careful about
not over interpreting the data that we receive
February 25, 2010
Deutsche Bank's Chief Economist Joseph LaVorgna:
In January 1996, 1.8 million people said they had a job
but couldn't go because of the weather
If we translate
that into payroll impact this time around, we can see an impact
of equal or greater than [in] 1996, when payrolls fell by approximately
160,000
Growth will resume pretty strongly once we move
past February. February 11, 2010
Barclays
Capital Weekly Global Economics Report:
While we see weather as having only modest effects on the
quarterly profile, we think it will have a much more dramatic
effect on the monthly data
We expect nonfarm payrolls to
decline 75,000 in February, reflecting a drag of about 125,000
from poor weather conditions and a trend of 50,000 absent the
weather. February 26, 2010
Floyd Norris, the Chief Financial Correspondent
for The New York Times:
A lot of people who had jobs may report they did not work
during the week, and companies may say they had fewer people
on the payroll than they would have cited a week earlier or later.
If so, we may get a truly horrid job number. February
22, 2010
Harm Bandholz, Economist at UniCredit Research
in New York:
The two blizzards will perceptibly weigh on major economic
data releases for the month of February
[However] it has
to be kept in mind that the likely declines in retail sales,
nonfarm payrolls and construction activity understate the true
economic situation. Barring another series of blizzards in March,
the series will most likely show a rebound in the upcoming month.
February 11, 2010
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Gates
Asks Entire Department to Reinforce Trust
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:05:00 -0600
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Media Advisory: Deputy Secretary Poneman
to Participate in International Conference on Civil Nuclear Energy
in Paris
Washington, D.C. On Monday, March 8th and Tuesday, March
9th, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman will participate
in the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy
in Paris, France. Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Dr.
Warren Pete Miller will also participate.
Deputy Secretary Poneman will address the plenary session and
participate in the roundtable, The responsible development
of nuclear energy: What is an appropriate framework? Assistant
Secretary Miller will participate in the roundtable, The
medium and long-term outlook for nuclear power.
Information on the conference can be found at: www.conferenceparis-nucleairecivil.org
Media interested in attending the conference must register by
March 4, 2010 at 5:00pm Paris time. A press accreditation request
form is available on-line at:
www.conferenceparis-nucleairecivil.org
Login: CONFERENCE_PARIS
Password: 8rE55al!
-DOE-
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Majority Leader Hoyer: Disappointed
by Republican Gameplay on Fiscal Commission undermining Americans
WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today:
I am extremely disappointed by the transparently political
statement released by Republican Leader John Boehner today. I
ask him again to take the work of the bipartisan fiscal commission
seriously, and appoint thoughtful members who will work in a
bipartisan way to set our country on sound fiscal footing. The
two bipartisan legislative proposals from Sen. Conrad and Sen.
Gregg and Rep. Cooper and former Rep. Wolf both had the same
procedures in place, and called for a commission to issue their
report after the election, to avoid partisan grandstanding. If
scoring political points is the Republican Leaders objective,
then his proposal is consistent with that objective. Our objective
ought to be creating consensus for essential but, admittedly,
difficult decisions on how to return our nation to fiscal health.
Republicans need to decide if theyre going to put politics
ahead of whats good for our country.
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Re-Releases Security Bulletin
MS10-015
Original release date: March 3, 2010 at
10:02 am
Last revised: March 3, 2010 at 10:02 am
Microsoft has re-released the security
update described in Microsoft
Security Bulletin MS10-015. This release contains an updated
installation package that does not allow the security update
to be
installed on computers infected with malicious code. Microsoft
has
also released a Fix-It Tool to determine if systems are compatible
with the update.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Microsoft
Knowledge Base Article 977165, Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
980966, and the MSRC Blog Post. Users who have already successfully
installed the update for MS10-015 do not need to take any action.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2010/03/02/update-ms10-015-security-update-re-released-with-new-detection-logic.aspx>
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980966>
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-015.mspx>
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977165>
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Chemical
Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): An Update
|
Enforcement
News for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and
is now available.
|
Regional
Overview of East Asia and the Pacific
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:52 -0600
|
Free
Tax Preparation
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:22:00 -0600
Many members of the military may be eligible for free tax preparation.
|
Privacy
Office Reports and Statements for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. This information
has recently been updated, and is now available.
Quarterly
Report, September 1 to November 30, 2009 (PDF, 11 pages -
164 KB) - contains 1st quarter findings for 2010.
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Subject: A Message from Loretta Haldenwang
A message from Loretta Haldenwang:
Friends,
Thank you! It is an honor to be your nominee
for State House District 105. I look forward to working with
you, with Irving Democratic friends, and with individuals across
our community as we enter the general election.
After a year of meeting with the hardworking
families of Irving -- at town hall meetings, at community events,
during our block walks and at Democratic clubs -- it is humbling
to have received their clear support in this campaign.
Though the primary is now behind us, the
real work of this campaign -- holding Linda Harper-Brown and
the Republican establishment in Austin accountable for their
failed leadership and misguided priorities -- begins today. Working
together, we will bring true representation for the people of
Irving to Austin, and refocus our Legislature on the issues that
truly matter to Texas families.
Sincerely,
Loretta Haldenwang
Democratic Nominee for State Representative, District 105
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FDA
Issues Final Guidance to Boost Development of Cell-based Viral
Vaccines
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0600
|
Texas State College Democrats
--------------------
Subject: Tonight's meeting
I just wanted to let everyone know that
we are meeting at 5:30pm in the LBJ Student Center 3-9.1.
We had a wonderful night for Democrats
last night, but now it is time to reset and start working for
the next nine months to make sure Democrats make gains in November!
We will be talking about last nights victories,
student issues, bobcat build and so much more.
Also, we will be voting on Historian at
this evening's meeting.
See you at 5:30pm in LBJ 3-9.1.
-Adrian
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NEW GOV JOB VACANCIES, GRANT SOLICITATIONS
and CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES are posted at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/
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Support
the 2010 Caucus
"Make sure Ada County is fairly represented!"
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Today, March 3 at 6:50pm
End Time: Wednesday, March 10 at 9:50pm
Where: Online Donation
To see more details and RSVP
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U.S.
Drawdown to Proceed
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:24:00 -0600
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Passport
Day in the USA
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:45:55 -0600
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DoD
Contracts for March 03, 2010
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:02:00 -0600
|
DOT
News for Department of Transportation.
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
|
DOD
News Briefing with Geoff Morrell from the Pentagon
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:10:00 -0600
|
C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Weds. 3/3 - Thurs. 3/4, 2010
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Pres. Obama Remarks on Revised Health Care Plan (11pm)
* Sen. McConnell (R-KY) Response to Pres. Obama's Health Plan
(11:20pm)
* Rep. Rangel Announces Retirement from Chairmanship (11:35pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (10am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Pres. Obama Remarks on Revised Health Care Plan (8pm)
* Senate Floor Debate on Health Care (8:20pm)
* NATO Monthly News Conference with Gen. Caldwell on Training
Missions (9pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Pres. Obama & Sen. McConnell on Health Care; Rep. Rangel
Briefings (7pm)
* House GOP on Health Care; House Dems Briefing; Rep. Murtha
Memorial (7:50pm)
Tomorrow:
* Congressional Oversight Panel Hearing on TARP Funds & Citigroup
(10am) - LIVE
* House Approps Subcmte. Hearing on TSA FY2011 Budget (2pm) -
LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Tonight:
* Programming TBA. Check the Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-span.org/Schedules/C-SPAN-Radio-Schedule.aspx
Tomorrow:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
* Discussion on FY2011 Budget & Low-Income
Americans
* Discussion on Oversight of Wall Street
* Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)
* Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT)
**********************************************************************
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A final vote on health reform
Last Thursday's first-of-its-kind summit
capped off a debate that has lasted nearly a year. Every idea
has now been put on the table. Every argument has been made.
Both parties agree that the status quo is unacceptable and gets
more dire each day. Today, I want to state as clearly and forcefully
as I know how: Now is the time to make a decision about the future
of health care in America.
The final proposal I've put forward draws
on the best ideas from all sides, including several put forward
by Republicans at last week's summit. It will put Americans in
charge of their own health care, ensuring that neither government
nor insurance company bureaucrats can ration, deny, or put out
of financial reach the care our families need and deserve.
I strongly believe that Congress now owes
the American people a final vote on health care reform. Reform
has already passed the House with bipartisan support and the
Senate with a super-majority of sixty votes. Now it deserves
the same kind of up-or-down vote that has been routinely used
and has passed such landmark measures as welfare reform and both
Bush tax cuts.
Earlier today, I asked leaders in both
houses of Congress to finish their work and schedule a vote in
the next few weeks. From now until then, I will do everything
in my power to make the case for reform. And now, I'm asking
you, the members of the Organizing for America community, to
raise your voice and do the same.
The final march for reform has begun, and
your participation is crucial. Please commit
to join with me to take reform across the finish line.
Essentially, my proposal would change three
things about the current health care system:
First, it would protect all Americans from
the worst practices of insurance companies. Never again will
the mother with breast cancer have her coverage revoked, see
her premiums arbitrarily raised, or be forced to live in fear
that a pre-existing condition will bar her from future coverage.
Second, my proposal would give individuals
and small businesses the same choice of private health insurance
that members of Congress get for themselves. And my proposal
says that if you still can't afford the insurance in this new
marketplace, we will offer you tax credits based on your income
-- tax credits that add up to the largest middle class tax cut
for health care in history.
Finally, my proposal would bring down the
cost of health care for everyone -- families, businesses, and
the federal government -- and bring down our deficit by as much
as $1 trillion over the next two decades. These savings mean
businesses small and large will finally be freed up to create
jobs and increase wages. With costs currently skyrocketing, reform
is vital to remaining economically strong in the years and decades
to come.
In the few crucial weeks ahead, you can
help make sure this proposal becomes law. Please sign up to join
the Organizing for America campaign in the final march for reform:
http://my.barackobama.com/commit
When I talked about change on the campaign,
this is what I was talking about: coming together to solve a
huge problem that has been troubling America for 100 years and
standing up to the special interests to deliver a brighter, smarter
future for generations to come.
I look forward to signing this historic
reform into law. And when I do, it will be because your organizing
played an essential role in making change possible.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
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International
Organizations: International Law and the United Nations
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:27:32 -0600
|
Momentum
Shifts in Helmand, Pentagon Spokesman Says
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:21:00 -0600
|
National
Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of March 2,
2010
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:29:00 -0600
|
FDA
Issues Final Guidance to Boost Development of Cell-based Viral
Vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued final guidance
to help manufacturers who are developing safe and effective cell-based
viral vaccines to address emerging and pandemic threats.
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Morrell
Briefing
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:03:54 -0600
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell speaks with reporters
at the Pentagon.
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The Big Tent Event! Democratic Primary
Election Night Watch Party.
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Subject: Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made it out to
last night's Big Tent event! We appreciate your involvement in
local Democratic activities.
All the best,
Capital Area Democratic Women
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U.S.-India
High Technology Cooperation Group Meeting (3/15/2010)
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - March 3
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:45 -0600
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2nd
MEB Commander to Brief Live From Afghanistan
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:26:00 -0600
|
St
Croix County Democrats March Membership Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, March 10 at 8:30pm
Where: Hudson Municipal Building (located at 911 4th St)
To see more details and RSVP
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Second
U.S. Science Envoy Begins Travel to North Africa
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:38:31 -0600
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Opening
Statement by Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli, Co-chair
of the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:22:04 -0600
I view todays hearing as a listening session for the federal
officials here. We are going to spend today listening to you
and hearing what you think the federal government can and should
be doing to work with the people of Puerto Rico.
|
Today
in the Department of Defense, 3/4/2010
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:06:00 -0600
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Special
Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration To Speak About His Recent Trip
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:04:11 -0600
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Broward Young Democrats.
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Subject: Discounted Tickets to Broward Democratic Unity Dinner
***Attention all members***
We have a few discounted tickets to the
Broward Democratic Party
2010 Democratic Unity Dinner (Formerly the Jefferson-Jackson
Dinner)
Ticket = $75 (normal price is $150)
This Saturday, March 6, 2010
Please e-mail treasurer@byd.org if you
would like to join us that evening.
***Tickets are first come, first serve
as they will sell out fast***
Marriott Coral Springs Hotel
Golf Club and Convention Center
11775 Heron Bay Boulevard
Coral Springs, Florida
Dinner, Awards, and Speeches 7:30 pm
Black Tie Optional
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's
Call to Move Forward on Health Reform
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
President Obama called on Democrats to move forward on health
reform legislation that already incorporates both Republican
and Democratic ideas:
We are at a pivotal moment in the effort to pass health
insurance reform that will make insurance more affordable for
American families and businesses, and give patients not
insurance companies greater control over their health
care. The President has put forward a proposal that builds on
the work we have done over the past year and pulls together the
best ideas from the House and the Senate, Democrats and Republicans.
He also made clear, however, that
when it comes to protecting patients, our position is non-negotiable;
Democrats strongly believe that reform must set some common sense
rules to protect people from unfair insurance company practices.
And so we will move forward with
an up-or-down vote on improvements to legislation the Senate
has already passed with a super-majority. We know what the cost
of inaction is; for decades we have seen it take its toll on
families, businesses and our country, and we simply cant
afford it. Now is the time to act.
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Highlights:
International Law and the UN
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Hoyer Statement on the 2010 Census
WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke at a Congressional Kick-Off Event for
the 2010 Census. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Every ten years, as long as we have
been a nation under the Constitution, the United States has taken
a Census of everyone who lives here. The Founding Fathers ordered
regular census-taking because they understood that, in order
to govern ourselves fairly, we have to know how many people live
here, and where.
As you all know, Census numbers dont
just determine how many representatives get to speak for each
state in Washington. They help determine how much federal money
goes to support the roads we drive on, the schools our children
learn in, the police and fire departments that protect our homes,
and much more.
Thats why the 2010 Census is
so important: its about every community in America getting
its fair share. Figuring out what makes up a fair share takes
the hard work and dedication of Census employees. But, above
all, it takes the participation of ordinary families.
Participating in the Census is about
sticking up for our fair share. And its about being a good
neighbor. Because if some of us sit out, the result could be
bigger class sizes for our sons and daughters, roads in our neighborhoods
that cant stand up to the traffic that drives on them,
and too few police officers to handle crime. Thats why
the Census is about communitybecause the harms of sitting
it out stretch further than many of us might think.
We want everyone in America to know:
participating in the Census cant hurt you in any way, not
because of immigration status or any other reason. But sitting
it out can and does hurt your neighbors.
Thank you for all of your work to
make the 2010 Census a success. All year, we will urge everyone
in America to stand up and be counted. And just as importantly,
well be living by the principle that our Founders laid
out, which is still true today: in this country, everyone counts.
###
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ADM
Mullen Speech
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:19:14 -0600
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen speaks
as part of the Landon Lecture series at Kansas State University.
|
Transplant
Recipient Sees Potential for Wounded Warriors
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:01:00 -0600
|
A
Petition to STOP Abuse !
"Your signing can save a child."
What: Protest
Start Time: Today, March 3 at 3:50pm
End Time: Saturday, July 3 at 6:50pm
Where: At your home from your computer, no travel.
To see more details and RSVP
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Remarks
With Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:20:58 -0600
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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR MARCH 3, 2010
Considered and Passed:
H.R.
4247 - Keeping All Students Safe Act (Rep. George Miller
Education and Labor) (262 153)
Amendments Passed (2):
George Miller Managers Amendment
Flake Amendment
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (9):
H.Res.
747 - Congratulating the United States Military Academy at
West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best
College for 2009 (Rep. Hall (NY) - Armed Services)
H.Res.
1096 - Encouraging individuals across the United States to
participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete
count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing support for designation
of March 2010 as Census Awareness Month (Rep. Reyes - Oversight
and Government Reform)
H.Res.
1082 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the fourth annual
America Saves Week (Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson - Financial Services)
H.R.
2554 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers
Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (GA) - Financial Services)
H.Con.Res.
239 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol
Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold
Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (Rep. Davis (CA) -
House Administration)
H.Con.Res.
236 - Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for
a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance
of victims of the Holocaust (Rep. Klein - House Administration)
S.
2968 - Making certain technical and conforming amendments
to the Lanham Act (Sen. Leahy - Judiciary)
H.Res.
1127 - Expressing concern regarding the suicide plane attack
on Internal Revenue Service employees in Austin, Texas (Rep.
Doggett - Ways and Means)
H.Res.
1117 - Commending and congratulating the California State
University system on the occasion of its 50th anniversary (Rep.
Lofgren - Education and Labor)
Postponed Suspension Votes (4):
H.Res.
699 - Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service
and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National
Guard (Rep. Graves - Armed Services)
H.Res.
1111 - Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America
Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
362 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives
for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program
(Rep. Watson - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1079 - Congratulating the National Football League Champion
New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing
New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history (Rep.
Cao - Oversight and Government Reform)
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in the News
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:13:10 -0600
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Mullen
Urges More 'Soft Power' in Afghanistan
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:00:00 -0600
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Sebelius
to Meet with Insurance Company Leaders, Discuss Health Insurance
Premiums
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:01:00 -0600
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
Kathleen Sebelius will meet with the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group
Inc., WellPoint Inc., Aetna Inc., Health Care Service Corporation
and CIGNA HealthCare Inc. along with leaders from the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners at the White House at
11:00 AM.
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Highlights:
Passport Day in the USA
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Highlights:
Syrian and Hamas Opposition to the Arab League Decision
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4,
2010
House Meets At
First Vote Predicted
Last Vote Predicted
10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business 10:00
11:00 a.m. 2:00 3:00 p.m.
One Minutes (5 per side)
Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments with an Amendment to
H.R.
2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (Subject
to a Rule)
Suspension (1 Bill)
H.Res.
1086 - Recognizing the importance and significance of the
2010 Census and encouraging each community within the Indian
Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community
to answer the 2010 Census (Rep. Baca Oversight and Government
Reform)
Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills):
H.Res.
699 - Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service
and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National
Guard (Rep. Graves - Armed Services)
H.Res.
1111 - Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America
Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
362 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives
for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program
(Rep. Watson - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
1079 - Congratulating the National Football League Champion
New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing
New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history (Rep.
Cao - Oversight and Government Reform)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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