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Israeli
Pullout from Ghajar Likely in Coming Days
from Lebanon News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com
U.S. President Barack Obama, who has made the Middle East one
of the top priorities of his administration, has invited Netanyahu,
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas and Egyptian President Hosni
Mubarak t...
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Benedict
XVI Requests Prayers for Holy Land Trip
by Zenit News Agency - Rome,Italy
Benedict XVI is expressing hope for reconciliation and peace
among the people of the Holy Land, especially faced to his upcoming
trip to that region. ...
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U.N.
probe blames Israel for Gaza deaths
from CNN.com - World
The Israeli government is responsible for deaths and more than
$10 million in damage to U.N. buildings during the recent military
offensive in Gaza, a U.N. committee said in a report.
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German
Red Cross official praises China
from Germany News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com
A senior German Red Cross official lauded China's relief efforts
after the devastating earthquake in Sichuan last year and highlighted
Chinese-German cooperation in combating the disaster. "I
was...
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US
supports reducing climate-warming gases
from AP Top Science News At 5:42 a.m. EST
by By JOHN HEILPRIN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The Obama administration called hydrofluorocarbons
widely used in refrigerators and air conditioners "a very
significant" threat to climate change Monday, and expressed
a preference for drastically reducing HFCs that are promoted
under the U.N.'s ozone treaty rather than phasing them out entirely....
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Russia-US
ties have tentative start
from Russia News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
WASHINGTON: The "reset" button was pushed two months
ago on U.S.-Russia ties but results so far have been mixed, with
arms control the most promising area but gnarly issues such as
Georgia tensions st...
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Obama
to Press Pakistan on Taliban
from TIME.com Top Politics Stories
President Barack Obama wants Pakistan to step up its commitment
to fighting Taliban militants who are growing in strength and
compromising vital U.S. interests
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World
markets brush aside US stress test concerns
from AP Top International News At 5:48
a... by By PAN PYLAS
LONDON (AP) -- World stock markets rose Wednesday as investor
worries about the outcome of the U.S. government's stress tests
of the country's 19 leading banks were allayed by better than
expected economic and corporate news around the world....
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Obama
administration seeks $63B for world health
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By PHILIP ELLIOTT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration wants the United
States to spend $63 billion over the next six years to fight
global diseases and provide more aid for prenatal and postnatal
care, children's health and fighting tropical diseases....
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McAuliffe
Pulls Away in Virginia
After three months of polling showing the Democratic race for
Virginia Governor in a dead heat, Terry McAuliffe has broken
out from the pack, taking a ten point lead over Brian Moran,
according to a new Public Policy Polling survey.
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Specter
Backs Away from Coleman Comments
Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) reversed himself from comments he made
in an interview in which he said he wanted Norm Coleman (R) to
prevail in the disputed Minnesota Senate race against Al Franken
(D), CQ Politics reports.
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Deal
on 'cash for clunkers' bill
Posted: 04:00 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Jennifer
Liberto
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney.com) – The Obama
administration has signaled its support for a congressional effort
that aims to boost the troubled car industry by subsidizing new
cars sales for consumers who scrap old ones.
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Sestak
questions Specter's 'reliability'
Posted: 04:58 PM ET
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Supreme
Court nominee announcement 'not this week'
Posted: 05:26 PM ET
From CNN's Sarah Parker
Don't expect to see a Supreme Court nominee in the next few days.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Don't expect to see a Supreme Court nominee
in the next few days, the White House advised Tuesday.
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CNN
Poll: Global warming can be stopped
Posted: 06:00 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A new national
poll indicates that a majority of Americans think that global
warming is real, and that the federal government can do something
to slow or stop the phenomenon.
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Deep-pocketed
donors want campaign finance reform
Posted: 06:45 PM ET
From CNN Political Editor Mark Preston
Democratic donors are seeking to limit campaign donations.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - After giving more than $16 million in political
contributions, a group of Democratic donors is saying enough
is enough - it's time for Congress to scrap the current campaign
funding system and encourage a new hybrid model of small dollar
donations and public financing.
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U.N.
probe blames Israel for deaths and damage to buildings
Posted: 02:19 AM ET
UNITED NATIONS (CNN) — The Israeli government is responsible
for deaths and more than $10 million in damage to U.N. buildings
during the recent military offensive in Gaza, a U.N. committee
said in a report.
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VIDEO:
Vice Pres. Biden & Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) Remarks at AIPAC
Annual Conference
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Vice President Biden and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) made remarks during the closing session
of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Annual Policy
Conference in Washington.
Length: 1 hr. 20 min.
Published: Tuesday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Anita Newcomb, Adviser to Banking Industry
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Anita Newcomb, A.G. Newcomb & Co., President talks about
the U.S. banking system, the Obama administration's efforts to
stabilize the financial markets, and Thursday’s release
of “stress test” reports.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Tuesday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Kelly Field, Chronicle of Higher Education, Chief Washington
Reporter
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Kelly Field goes over the Obama Administration’s plan to
expand the Pell Grant program and extend federal government control
over student loans.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Tuesday at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Finance Cmte. Meeting on Health Care Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Senate Finance Cmte. Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member
Chuck Grassley (R-IA) held the second of three conversations
on reforming health care. Representatives from AARP, Families
USA & the Kaiser Foundation gave their opinions on how best
to expand health care coverage & programs.
Length: 3 hr. 10 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Spokesman Robert Wood conducts a daily briefing at the State
Department.
Length: 29 min.
Published: Tuesday at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Press Briefings on H1N1 Flu Virus
from C-SPAN Recent Video
HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius and Acting CDC Dir. Dr. Richard Besser
conducted a press briefing to provide an update on the H1N1 flu
virus outbreak. During previous press briefings, officials of
the CDC and Homeland Security Dept. likened the current H1N1
flu outbreak to the seasonal flu.
Length:
Published: Tuesday 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. Mr. Gibbs was joined by Dpty. Sec. of State for
Management and Resources Jack Lew who spoke about the Obama Administration's
global health initiative and responded to reporters' questions.
Length: 52 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Afghan President Hamid Karzai Address at Brookings Inst.
from C-SPAN Recent Video
During a talk at the Brookings Institution, Afghan President
Hamid Karzai described Afghanistan’s relationship with the
U.S. and his efforts to bring the country into the “First
World.” He meets with Pres. Obama and Pakistan President
Asif Ali Zardari tomorrow to discuss regional counter-insurgency
efforts.
Length: 59 min.
Published: Tuesday at 9am (ET)
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Vice
President Biden hosts conference calls with governors and local
officials to discuss recovery act implementation, 05-05-09
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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Readout
on President Obama's Meeting with President Shimon Peres of Israel
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President
Obama to Request $50 Million to Identify and Expand Effective,
Innovative Non-Profits
President Barack Obama, in his FY2010 budget, will ask Congress
to provide $50 million in seed capital for the Social Innovation
Fund to identify the most promising, results-oriented non-profit
programs and expand their reach throughout the country.
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Statement
by the President on Global Health Initiative
In the 21st century, disease flows freely across borders and
oceans, and, in recent days, the 2009 H1N1 virus has reminded
us of the urgent need for action. We cannot wall ourselves off
from the world and hope for the best, nor ignore the public health
challenges beyond our borders.
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White
House Announces National Finalists for the 2009 2010 Class of
White House Fellows
The White House today announced that thirty outstanding men and
women from across the country have been selected as National
Finalists for the White House Fellows Program – the nation’s
most prestigious program for leadership and public service. The
National Finalists represent a diverse cross-section of professions,
including business, medicine, law, non-profit sector, media,
state government, finance, and education. Additionally, four
branches of the military are represented among the National Finalists.
A complete list of the National Finalists appears below
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President
Obama Announces Steps to Support Sustainable Energy Options
President Obama today announced steps to further his Administration’s
commitment to advance biofuels research and commercialization.
Specifically, he signed a Presidential Directive establishing
a Biofuels Interagency Working Group, announced additional Recovery
Act funds for renewable fuel projects, and also announced his
Administration's notice of a Proposed Rulemaking on the Renewable
Fuel Standard.
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President
Obama Fills New CPSC Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama announced his intent
to nominate Inez Moore Tenenbaum as Chair of the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) and Robert S. Adler as a new Commissioner
of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Furthermore, in the
President’s budget, the CPSC receives $107 million, a 71
percent increase in resources since FY 2007. This is almost three
quarters of the way to meeting the President's goal of doubling
CPSC’s funding.
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 5/5/09
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Vice
President Biden, Secretary Salazar and Senator Carper Underscore
Renewable Energy Potential on Outer Continental Shelf
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Cinco
de Mayo
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Continuing
the Conversation: Tax Reform for American Jobs
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Good
Jobs Here at Home
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Nominations
are open for 2009 Florida Young Democrats Awards.
Nominations are open for FYD Awards.
The list of FYD awards shall include: County
Chapter of the Year; High School Chapter of the Year; Young Democrat
Event of the Year; Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Service Award; Young
Democrat of the Year; and Democrat of the Year.
To be considered this year nominations
must be received by May 15, 2009. Please email nomination to
Jford@flyoungdems.org.
You may submit up to 1,000 words on why you are nominating this
person or chapter, and provide internet links for reference.
The awards will be presented at the FYD Convention May 30, 2009.
More Information as stated in the FYD Bylaws:
a. County Chapter of the Year: to recognize
a chapter that has shown either a dramatic increase in membership
or whose members represent a large portion of elected or appointed
city/county offices.
b. High School Chapter of the Year: to
recognize a chapter that has shown either a dramatic increase
in membership or whose members have assisted in public awareness
campaigns.
c. FYD Event of Distinction: to recognize
one or more chapters that created state-wide attention for positively
promoting the Democratic ideals.
d. Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Service Award:
this award was named after an Alachua County Young Democrat and
Army National Guardsman who was killed in the line of duty while
serving in Iraq in 2003; the award is to recognize an outstanding
FYD member who serves in the armed forces, in any of the CitizenCorps
programs, with their local police department, or with their local
fire department.
e. Young Democrat of the Year: to recognize
an outstanding Democrat not older than forty (40) years of age.
f. Democrat of the Year: to recognize an
outstanding Democrat elected official who has supported the FYD
and its goals.
Please address questions to Jford@flyoungdems.org
~Alan
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California
College Democrats is on Facebook
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California
College Democrats is on Twitter
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Federal Election Commission Resources
for Committee Treasurers
A new tip for treasurers has been posted
at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090504.
Also, links have been placed to the May Campaign Guide Supplements
at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#Publications
and to the July Filing Calendar at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#Reporting.
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FDA
Approves First Human Drug from Genetically Engineered Animals
ATryn, an anticoagulant is used to prevent blood clots in patients
with a rare disease known as hereditary antithrombin deficiency…
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United
States Signals Interest in Potential Ways to Address Hydrofluorocarbons
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
May 4, 2009
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May
5, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 20 pages - 170 KB)
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for May 5, 2009
Washington, DC
May 5, 2009
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Coffee
Break Training from U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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Department
Response to the H1N1 Flu for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. The video from Monday's briefing has been
posted.
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NRC
to Hold Public Meetings May 19 in Wilmington, N.C., on Environmental
Review for Proposed Enrichment Plant
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Money
Services Businesses (MSBs) for FinCEN Updates
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
http://www.fincen.gov/financial_institutions/msb/pdf/msb_registration_list.pdf
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HUD
POSTS HPRP JOBS
The Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) in the
Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) announces
four (4) job openings in Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC.
The Special Needs Assistance Specialists will have responsibility
for a variety of assignments relating to the oversight of the
administration of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Program (HPRP).
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FDIC Announces Expansion of Ombudsman's
Office to Assist Customers With Loans at Failed Banks
Also Provides Additional Resources to Help Borrowers Understand
Bank Failures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2009 Media Contact:
Andrew Gray (202) 898-7192
angray@fdic.gov
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) today announced the creation of a new unit within the
Office of the Ombudsman specifically designed to assist customers
with loans at failed banks. This new unit will complement the
extensive work that the FDIC conducts on behalf of the public,
and is another effort to provide effective avenues to address
questions or concerns of borrowers of failed banks.
The FDIC's Division of Resolutions and Receiverships (DRR) will
continue to have primary responsibility for working closely and
proactively with customers of failed banks to address their concerns
and transition them to new banking and lending relationships.
This new unit will give borrowers an additional venue for having
their concerns addressed by the FDIC.
The FDIC has also produced a new "A Borrower's Guide to
an FDIC Insured Bank Failure" available at www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/borrowers/index.html.
This comprehensive guide will help inform customers that had
loans with failed institutions about what they can expect to
occur in the receivership process, including the disposition
of loans, workout steps taken on delinquent loans and an explanation
of borrower rights. The FDIC is committed to make every effort
to ensure that borrowers are aware of the FDIC's resolution process
and have information to minimize the impact of their institution
closing. This guide will also provide borrowers with the resources
to quickly address issues with the FDIC, including contact information
for the Ombudsman's Office.
FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair said, "I'm pleased to announce
these additional resources for borrowers of failed institutions.
As the pace of bank failures increases, the FDIC will be handling
an increased volume of loans from failed institutions. Each of
these loans represents a customer relationship. It is critical
that these borrowers have the necessary information and avenues
of communication available to them from the FDIC."
The FDIC's Office of the Ombudsman, first established in 1993,
will continue to serve as an independent and neutral intermediary
for customers of failed banks. As the pace of failures increases,
additional staffing in the office will help provide service and
clear communication between all parties. The FDIC Office of the
Ombudsman has a nationwide presence in each of the agency's six
regions. The Ombudsman's Office helped resolve more than 1,100
cases in 2008.
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Connecticut
Senate Democrats are now on Facebook
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Gates
Praises Egypt, Seeks Saudi Support in Pakistan
Tue, 05 May 2009 11:09:00 -0500
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Gates
Assures Arab Friends: No 'Secret Bargain' in Works with Iran
Tue, 05 May 2009 10:54:00 -0500
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Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $800
Million from Recovery Act to Accelerate Biofuels Research and
Commercialization
New green jobs a benefit of effort to end dependence on foreign
oil
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the ongoing effort to increase
the use of domestic renewable fuels, U.S. Secretary of Energy
Steven Chu today announced plans to provide $786.5 million from
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate advanced
biofuels research and development and to provide additional funding
for commercial-scale biorefinery demonstration projects.
“Developing the next generation of biofuels is key to our
effort to end our dependence on foreign oil and address the climate
crisis -- while creating millions of new jobs that can't be outsourced,”
Secretary Chu said. “With American investment and ingenuity
-- and resources grown right here at home -- we can lead the
way toward a new green energy economy.”
The DOE biomass program will leverage DOE’s national laboratories,
universities, and the private sector to help improve biofuels
reliability and overcome key technical challenges, with the goal
of creating third-generation biofuels like green gasoline, diesel,
and jet fuels.
The $786.5 million in Recovery Act funding is a mix of new funding
opportunities and additional funding for existing projects. It
will be allocated across four main areas:
$480 million solicitation for integrated pilot- and demonstration-scale
biorefineries
Projects selected under this Funding Opportunity Announcement
will work to validate integrated biorefinery technologies that
produce advanced biofuels, bioproducts, and heat and power in
an integrated system, thus enabling private financing of commercial-scale
replications.
DOE anticipates making 10 to 20 awards for refineries at various
scales and designs, all to be operational in the next three years.
The DOE funding ceiling is $25 million for pilot-scale projects
and $50 million for demonstration scale projects.
These integrated biorefineries will reduce
dependence on petroleum-based transportation fuels and chemicals.
They will also facilitate the development of an "advanced
biofuels" industry to meet the federal Renewable Fuel Standards.
$176.5 million for commercial-scale biorefinery projects
$176.5 million will be used to increase the federal funding ceiling
on two or more demonstration- or commercial-scale biorefinery
projects that were selected and awarded within the last two years.
The goal of these efforts is to reduce the risk of the development
and deployment of these first-of-a-kind operations. These funds
are expected to expedite the construction phase of these projects
and ultimately accelerate the timeline for start up and commissioning.
$110 million for fundamental research in key program areas
The Biomass Program plans to use $110 million
to support fundamental research in key program areas, distributed
in the following manner:
o Expand the resources available for sustainability research
through the Office of Science Bioenergy Research Centers and
establish a user-facility/small-scale integrated pilot plant
($25 million);
o Create an advanced research consortium to develop technologies
and facilitate subsequent demonstration of infrastructure-compatible
biofuels through a competitive solicitation ($35 million); and
o Create an algal biofuels consortium to accelerate demonstration
of algal biofuels through a competitive solicitation ($50 million).
This funding will help to develop cutting-edge conversion technologies,
including generating more desirable catalysts, fuel-producing
microbes, and feedstocks.
$20 million for ethanol research
The Biomass Program is planning to use $20 million of the Recovery
Act funding in a competitive solicitation to achieve the following:
o Optimize flex-fuel vehicles operating on high octane E85 fuel
(85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline blend);
o Evaluate the impact of higher ethanol blends in conventional
vehicles; and
o Upgrade existing refueling infrastructure to be compatible
with fuels up to E85.
For more information on these and other Recovery Act related
funding opportunities, visit www.energy.gov/recovery.
-DOE-
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Broward
Young Democrats Regular Meeting
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: Broward Young Democrats
Start Time: Monday, May 11 at 6:30pm
End Time: Monday, May 11 at 9:00pm
Where: at Gatsby's Bar and Grill
To see more
details and RSVP
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Privacy
Office - DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee for
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Armenian Foreign Minister Edward
Nalbandian Before Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
May 5, 2009
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Headlines
or a related item for the Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Democrats Offer Long-Term Solutions
to Address Housing Crisis, Strengthen the Economy
Stabilizing the housing market is critical
to restoring our economy. This week, the House will consider
two new bills that address the most egregious practices at the
heart of the subprime lending meltdown – predatory lending
and mortgage fraud. These bills are an essential next step in
a sustained effort by President Obama and the Democratic Congress
to strengthen the housing market and help prevent the worst consequences
of this crisis from having a more devastating impact on communities
and the economy.
Click
here to read more about the steps taken to address the housing
crisis and help restore our economy.
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Kazakh Foreign Minister Marat
Tazhin Before Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
May 5, 2009
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Certified
CDFI Reports from the CDFI Fund, US Department of the Treasury
The monthly Certified CDFI Reports have
been updated, and are now available on the CDFI Certification
webpage under the Certified CDFIs section.
Link to Certified CDFIs by Organization Name for May 2009
Link to Certified CDFIs by State for May 2009
Link to Certified CDFIs by Organization Type for May 2009
Link to CDFI Certification webpage
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FSIS
Directive 11,000.1
New Technology Summaries Intranet Site
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New
Attorney Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice
This page has recently been updated with
the following new vacancies:
U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL
DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY / GS-14 to GS-15 (Kosovo) Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL
DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY / GS-14 to GS-15 (Bosnia) Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
ASSISTANT
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA 09-EDVA-01
Positions are open until filled, but resumes must be received
by May 18, 2009.
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USIP
Examines Challenges to Iraqi Women
With a large number of Iraqi women widowed, unemployed, and struggling
to provide for their families, women now face the daunting challenge
of trying to survive in a post-war Iraq. As part of USIP's ongoing
work on women and conflict, the Institute welcomed three prominent
civil society leaders to discuss the current challenges and opportunities
alike for Iraqi women.
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Strategic
Posture Commission to Report to White House, Congress
Commission Chair William Perry and Vice-Chair James Schlesinger
on Wed., May 6 will present to the White House and Congress the
Commission’s final report on the nation's long-term strategic
posture regarding military capabilities, arms control initiatives,
and nuclear nonproliferation. USIP is facilitating the Commission"s
review of these critical areas and issue recommendations. Perry
and Schlesinger testify this week before the House and Senate
Armed Services committees on the Commission’s findings.
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Opening
Statement at the Third Session of the Preparatory Committee for
the 2010 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference
Rose Gottemoeller
Assistant Secretary
Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and
Implementation
United Nations Headquarters
New York City, NY
May 5, 2009
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Audio
Files Available for Federal Election Commission
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State: Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern
Affairs Jeffrey Feltman Travel
Robert Wood
Acting Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
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U.S.
Department of State: Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern
Affairs Jeffrey Feltman Travel
Robert Wood
Acting Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
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FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for
CRA Compliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2009 Media Contact:
David Barr (202-898-6992)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently
evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act
(CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned
to institutions in February 2009. The CRA is a 1977 law intended
to encourage insured banks and thrifts to meet local credit needs,
including those of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent
with safe and sound operations. As part of the Financial Institutions
Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA), Congress
mandated the public disclosure of an evaluation and rating for
each bank or thrift that undergoes a CRA examination on or after
July 1, 1990.
A consolidated list of all state nonmember banks whose evaluations
have been made publicly available since July 1, 1990, including
the rating for each bank, can be obtained from the FDIC's Public
Information Center, located at 3501 Fairfax Drive, Room E-1002,
Arlington, VA 22226 (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200), or via the
Internet at www.fdic.gov.
A copy of an individual bank's CRA evaluation is available directly
from the bank, which is required by law to make the material
available upon request, or from the FDIC's Public Information
Center.
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Attachment:
May
2009 List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance
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WHO
Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number
of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
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U.S.
Department of State FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement
for NGO Programs Targeting the Prevention Of and Response To
Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Including Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
(SEA)
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Funding Announcement
May 5, 2009
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Certified
CDE Reports from the CDFI Fund, US Department of the Treasury
The monthly CDE Reports have been updated,
and are now available on the CDE Certification webpage under
the Certified CDEs section.
Link to Certified CDEs by Organization Name for May 2009
Link to Certified CDEs by State for May 2009
Link to CDE Certification webpage
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U.S.
International Reserve Position
May 5, 2009
2009-5-5-14-44-21-14782
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Hoyer Commemorates Jewish American Heritage
Month
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in
recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, which is celebrated
throughout the month of May:
“This May we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month, a
celebration of the long, rich history of Jewish Americans and
the numerous ways they have shaped and strengthened American
society.
“An issue that has long been close to my heart is the relationship
between the United States and Israel. President Obama and Congress
pledge to strengthen this bond and are dedicated to helping bring
peace to Israel and the Middle East. Just yesterday, the House
passed a bill that recognizes the 61st anniversary of the independence
of the State of Israel, reflecting our dedication to our continued
successful partnership.
“We are a nation of immigrants, and America would not be
what it is today without the contributions of Jewish Americans.
The Jewish community serves as an example to all Americans of
unwavering commitment to the values of freedom, liberty, and
basic human rights. Throughout the month of May, we honor the
role Jewish Americans have played in our country.”
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar
Mammadyarov Before Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
May 5, 2009
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Airline
Offers $1 Military Fares
Tue, 05 May 2009 15:48:00 -0500
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FEMA:
Receiving A Denial Letter May Not Be The Last Word
Tue, 05 May 2009 14:43:13 -0500
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Some Arkansans who have applied for disaster
assistance may have received a letter saying their application
is denied: Don't be alarmed. Some denial letters are sent to
applicants who simply need to supply additional information,
so the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can continue
to process their applications.
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Los
Angeles County Young Democrats: Gray Davis and Eric Garcetti
event for Paul Koretz SATURDAY, May 9, 2009
"Rally followed by GOTV for Paul Koretz"
What: Rally
Host: Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Start Time: Saturday, May 9 at 11:00am
End Time: Saturday, May 9 at 5:00pm
Where: Paul Koretz Westside campaign office
To see more
details and RSVP
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks With Swedish Foreign Minister Carl
Bildt Before Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
May 5, 2009
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C-SPAN Programming Information for Tues.
5/5 - Weds. 5/6, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Joint Economic Cmte. Hearing with Fed. Chairman Ben Bernanke
(9pm)
* House Commerce & Energy Cmte. Members on Climate Change
(11:10pm)
* Vice Pres. Biden Remarks at AIPAC Annual Conference (11:25pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (10am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* House Hearing with Pakistan-Afghanistan Envoy Richard Holbrooke
(8pm)
* Afghan President Hamid Karzai Address at Brookings Inst. (10:40pm)
* Senate Finance Cmte. Meeting on Health Care Reform (11:40pm)
Tomorrow:
* British House of Commons Prime Minister's Questions (7am)
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
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C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Excerpt of Events with Fed. Chair. Bernanke; Rep. Waxman; CDC;
Pres. Karzai (7pm)
* Vice Pres. Biden Remarks at AIPAC Annual Conference (7:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* House Ways and Means Cmte. Hearing with HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius
(10am) - LIVE
* Senate Commerce Cmte. Hearing on Future of Journalism (2:30pm)
- LIVE
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USNS
Victorious
Tue, 05 May 2009 15:11:28 -0500
There has been another incident involving a U.S. Navy ship and
Chinese vessels.
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Fort
Polk Training
Tue, 05 May 2009 14:13:28 -0500
The Army training team at Fort Polk, Louisiana is working to
make its simulated battlespace as close to the real thing as
possible.
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ADM
Mullen on Piracy
Tue, 05 May 2009 14:13:25 -0500
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen
says piracy off the coast of Africa is a crime of international
proportions.
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FEMA
Recovery Centers To Open In Liberty And Walton Counties
Tue, 05 May 2009 15:37:51 -0500
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- On Monday, May 4, Disaster Recovery Centers
(DRCs) will open at noon in Liberty and Walton counties to help
Floridians recover from severe storms and flooding that began
March 26. Federal and state disaster-recovery representatives
are currently meeting one-on-one to speed the recovery process
at eight other DRCs across the 14 disaster-designated counties.
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Applying
For FEMA Assistance: It's Easy And It's One-Step
Tue, 05 May 2009 15:42:29 -0500
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Disaster assistance is as close as your
telephone or computer, but federal-state assistance programs
cannot begin for Floridians who survived the storms and flooding
that began March 26 until they file a request with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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U.S.
Sea Supremacy Permits Naval Budget Shifts, Lynn Says
Tue, 05 May 2009 16:54:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State: President's Global Health Initiative
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 5/6/2009
Tue, 05 May 2009 17:06:00 -0500
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Press
Releases from the U.S. Fire Administration
This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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Residue
Violator Alert List for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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What's
New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Mission
& Budget for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
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Contract
Solicitations for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Mobile
FEMA Recovery Center Open In Dougherty County
Mon, 04 May 2009 06:49:33 -0500
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (Mobile DRCs)
operated by the State of Georgia and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) are operating in Dougherty and Brantley counties
to assist people affected by the storms and flooding that began
March 26.
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Five
More Florida Counties Designated For Public Assistance
Mon, 04 May 2009 09:08:22 -0500
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Five more Florida counties that sustained
damages resulting from the March 26 storms, tornadoes and flooding
have been designated to receive Public Assistance (PA), federal
officials announced today, bringing to 16 the number of north
Florida counties eligible to be considered for infrastructure
recovery help.
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Four
New FEMA Recovery Centers Open For Storm Survivors In Florida
Mon, 04 May 2009 11:06:28 -0500
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Four additional Florida Disaster Recovery
Centers (DRCs) will open at noon Saturday, May 2, in Calhoun,
Holmes, Lafayette and Washington counties to serve homeowners,
renters and businesses affected by severe storms that began March
26. This will bring to eight the number of DRCs assisting survivors
of the 14 counties eligible for Individual Assistance from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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NASA
Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Briefings for Press
Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA Acting Administrator Chris Scolese will brief the news media
about the agency's fiscal year 2010 budget at 2:30 p.m. EDT,
Thursday, May 7.
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FDA Data Standards Council's SPL Resources
web page (http://www.fda.gov/oc/datacouncil/spl.html)
has been updated
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3rd
Annual Legislative Reception in Support of the Democratic Party
of Wisconsin
What: Fundraiser
Host: Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Start Time: Wednesday, May 13 at 5:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm
Where: Madison's Downtown
To see more
details and RSVP
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Statement
by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and by Acting CDC Director
Dr. Richard Besser Regarding the Change in CDC's School and Child
Care Closure Guidance
Tue, 05 May 2009 14:30:00 -0500
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Acting Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Richard Besser announced
new CDC guidance on closure of schools and child care facilities
where there has been reported cases of the novel H1N1 flu virus.
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Human
Resources for U.S. Army Environmental Command
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Business
Opportunities for U.S. Army Environmental Command
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Sustainability
for U.S. Army Environmental Command
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DHS:
Briefing Response to H1N1 (Swine) Flu
Watch Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at H1N1 Flu Media Briefing
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VACANCY:
Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0301-11 FEMA
Tue, 05 May 2009 11:43:46 -0500
SA2-09-269-SAA3 (Closing Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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VACANCY:
Security Officer (Police Chief), GS-0080-14 FEMA
Tue, 05 May 2009 11:35:46 -0500
WN/MP-09-MW-038-EAH1 (Closing Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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DoD
Announces Change in Status of Soldier
Tue, 05 May 2009 19:14:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - May 5
Tue, 05 May 2009 18:44:26 -0500
Robert Wood
Acting Deputy Department Spokesman
Daily Press Briefing
May 5, 2009
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Downrange
Tue, 05 May 2009 17:12:06 -0500
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses the possible
solution to combatting piracy, and U.S. Soldiers in Iraq work
to keep the streets safe.
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Around
the Services
Mon, 04 May 2009 19:44:21 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrives in Egypt for sessions
aimed at strengthening relations. Plus, a brand of diet products
commonly sold at military installations is recalled.
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Today's top Air Force stories include:
Software proves effective in avoiding aircraft
crashes
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123147799
Exchanges pull Hydroxycut diet supplement
from shelves
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123147803
Forces train Iraqis to manage communications
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123147727
Global Hawk flying mapping missions south
of border
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123147737
Chief scientist: Airmen's innovative spirit
vital to future
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123147709
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 6,
2009
House Meets At… Last Vote Predicted…
10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business
Fifteen “One Minutes” Per Side 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Begin Consideration of H.R.
1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Rep.
Miller (NC) – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule)
Suspensions (6 Bills)
1) H.Res.
391 - Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month"
and acknowledging that the House of Representatives should continue
to work to improve the Nation's foster care system (Rep. McDermott
– Ways and Means)
2) H.Res.
401 – Honoring the life and recognizing the far-reaching
accomplishments of the Honorable Jack Kemp Jr. (Rep. Boehner
– House Administration)
3) H.Con.Res.
80 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol
Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King
Kamehameha (Rep. Hirono – House Administration)
4) H.R.
1107 - To enact certain laws relating to public contracts
as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts"
(Rep. Conyers – Judiciary)
5) H.Res.
14 - Recognizing the importance of the Border Patrol in combating
human smuggling and commending the Department of Justice for
increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions (Rep. Issa
– Judiciary)
6) S.
386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, as amended
(Sen. Leahy/Rep. Conyers – Judiciary)
Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills)
1) H.Res.
348 – Congratulating the University of North Carolina
men's basketball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's
Basketball National Championship (Rep. Price (NC) – Education
and Labor)
2) H.Res.
367 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day
(Rep. Brown (FL) – Transportation and Infrastructure)
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Release No. 0149.09
Contact:
Chris Mather, USDA (202) 720-4623
Meagan Murdoch, Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz (613) 759-1059
Secretary Vilsack and Minister Ritz
re-affirm Support for Pork Industry
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2009 - Canada's Agriculture
Minister Gerry Ritz and United States Agriculture Secretary Tom
Vilsack today re-affirmed that all appropriate steps are being
taken to protect public health and strengthen the pork industry
in both countries.
Additional analysis conducted by the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency of the H1N1 Influenza A has re-affirmed
that the virus found in swine at a farm in Alberta, Canada, is
the human strain. The CFIA has fully isolated and contained the
situation on the Alberta farm.
"We are confident that Canadian authorities
are taking all necessary steps to protect the public and the
pork industry," said Secretary Vilsack. "The international
scientific community agrees that pork is safe. We are urging
all countries to remove any restrictions on the movement of pork
that are not based on sound science. A strong and respectful
relationship is vital for pork industry in both Canada and the
United States."
Both Canada and the U.S. recognize the
scientific consensus of international scientific organizations,
such as the OIE and WHO, that clearly state that this is not
a food safety issue. Both countries continue to re-affirm the
fact that pork is safe.
"Canada is committed to close scientific
cooperation with our American counterparts," said Minister
Ritz. "This is a great example of both countries rejecting
protectionism and respecting international agreements to keep
safe trade moving."
Canada and the U.S. are collaborating closely
to share diagnostic and research information with full transparency
to protect human and animal health.
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Where
can I find health resources for seniors?
Tue, 05 May 2009 19:46:59 -0500
May is Older Americans Month. Visit USA.gov for health resources
for older Americans, plus volunteer opportunities and Census
Bureau facts.
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Hoyer Statement on Congresswoman Tauscher’s
Nomination as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International
Security
WASHINGTON, DC – Majority Leader Steny
H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the formal
nomination of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher as Under Secretary
for Arms Control and International Security.
“I offer my congratulations to Congresswoman
Ellen Tauscher on her nomination as Under Secretary for Arms
Control and International Security. While it is difficult to
see such a talented Member of the House - and a dear personal
friend - depart our ranks, I believe her new position offers
an opportunity to use her expertise and skills where they are
needed most.
“Congresswoman Tauscher’s contributions
to the House over the years are many. As a high-ranking member
of the Armed Services Committee, she has been at the forefront
on defense and security matters of the most critical importance,
and is one of Congress’ leading experts on efforts to cease
the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
“She has also been a model of leadership in her role as
the Chair of the House New Democrat Coalition. Under her direction,
New Democrats have continued to make important contributions
to the House’s efforts on U.S. competitiveness, global leadership,
national security, and other policies. I have admired her blend
of pragmatism and passion, insight and expertise, which has earned
her great respect among our colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
“President Obama and Secretary Clinton
are extremely fortunate to have Congresswoman Tauscher join the
Administration in this new capacity. Their gain is the nation’s
gain, but she will truly be missed in the House. I am honored
to have worked by her side, and I wish her the very best.”
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Guidance
on the Lacey Act Declaration
Tue, 05 May 2009 17:35:33 -0500
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USBP
in the News
Tue, 05 May 2009 17:35:33 -0500
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SecDef
on Iran
Tue, 05 May 2009 16:43:31 -0500
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told reporters in Egypt May
5 that talks with Iran won't damage relations with regional allies.
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Nominations
are open for Florida Young Democrats Awards
What: Ceremony
Host: Florida Young Democrats
Start Time: Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00am
End Time: Friday, May 15 at 11:55pm
Where: Jford@flyoungdems.org
To see more
details and RSVP
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Herschel
and Planck Missions to Study Cosmos Share Ride to Space
Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Two missions to study the cosmos, the Herschel and Planck spacecraft,
are scheduled to blast into space May 14 aboard the same Ariane
5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana.
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Florida
Young Democrats Kick-off Reception
What: Fundraiser
Host: Florida Young Democrats
Start Time: Friday, May 29 at 7:00pm
End Time: Friday, May 29 at 9:00pm
Where: La Côte at the Fontainebleau
To see more
details and RSVP
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FEMA
Speaks Your Language
Wed, 06 May 2009 01:25:04 -0500
BISMARCK, N.D. -- If you need information to apply for disaster
assistance and you communicate best in a language other than
English, you can call FEMA's toll-free number and talk with someone
who literally speaks your language.
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FEMA
Unemployment Aid Available for Additional Counties
Wed, 06 May 2009 02:06:50 -0500
Bismarck, N.D. -- Farmers, ranchers and the self-employed in
McHenry, Pierce, Ward, Grant, Oliver, Stark and Walsh counties,
as well as the Spirit Lake and Standing Rock Indian reservations,
may be eligible for disaster unemployment aid.
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