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The American Veteran
Mon, 11 May 2009 22:48:44 -0500
A video news magazine designed to inform veterans, their families and their communities about the services and benefits they have earned through their service to America.

National Institute of Justice Events for Office of Justice Programs

This information has recently been updated, and is now available.


Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2009

Hoyer Speaks on Health Care Reform at NCPA's Annual Conference

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke at the National Community Pharmacists Association's 41st Annual Conference on National Legislation and Government Affairs this morning at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

“‘Patient-centered care’: as I’m sure you know, that is one of the biggest buzz-phrases in our healthcare debate. And no one is in a better position than pharmacists to understand what patient-centered care really means. It means a chance to talk, and to listen. It means care that responds first and foremost to the needs of the sick, not to the needs of a bureaucracy. It is what happens across your counters in every town in America, every day of the year.

“Sadly, though, patient-centered care is truly missing from so much of our healthcare system. Americans feel its lack whenever they spend time fighting with insurance companies instead of helping their loved ones recover; whenever they spend hours on end in ER waiting rooms; whenever they have to start from scratch in explaining their condition to doctor after doctor.

“And that is just one of the problems plaguing American healthcare. There is also the problem of cost: Since 2000, the health care premiums of American families have more than doubled, while wages have stood still. Last year alone, employees’ out-of-pocket healthcare costs jumped by more than 10%. Every day, healthcare costs bankrupt American families. And every day, they put a straitjacket around our businesses—which spend more than twice as much on healthcare as their foreign counterparts. Did you know that Starbucks spends more on healthcare than on coffee? Did you know that every car you buy from the Big Three automakers has about an extra 1,500 healthcare dollars tacked on to the price tag? Think of how much more effectively our businesses, from large to small, could compete if they didn’t have to pay those costs—think of all the American jobs they could create.

“Last but not least is the problem of access—the problem of 45 million uninsured Americans, who live sicker and shorter lives because they cannot afford a doctor’s care. And in this recession, their ranks are growing. With 61% of Americans getting coverage through their employers, lost jobs mean lost healthcare. Every time the unemployment rate ticks up one percent, it means that 2.4 million more people lose their employer-sponsored insurance.

“America is home to the best practitioners in the world, the greatest technology in the world, the most advanced research and development in the world—but it is also saddled with a system in desperate need of reform. But here’s the good news: We are working to pass healthcare reform this year.

“Let me tell you what I think that reform will look like. For one, Democrats want to build upon the current system of employer-sponsored care. We are telling every American: if you like the policy you have now, you can keep it. And we want to protect the vital principle of patient choice: we want to guarantee every American his or her choice of coverage and of doctor, a choice that, under the status quo, is all too often constrained by insurance companies.

“But we also recognize that, without the ability to pay for it, all the healthcare choice in the world is meaningless. So Democrats also support policies that will strengthen private and public coverage and make affordable healthcare available to all. One of the central debates is over the possibility of a public option and how it might be structured. Senator Schumer recently put forward a proposal that would allow for a public plan but subject it to the same standards as private insurance. The House Progressives and Tri-Caucus support a public option that is similar to Medicare. As far as I’m concerned, a public option needs to be a part of the healthcare debate; but it’s also clear that, in order to succeed, it needs to win a broad consensus.

“Finally, let me say something about the effect of healthcare on our budget. It is clear that the central fiscal challenge our country faces is controlling the cost of healthcare—and if we don’t get a handle on those costs, they will eat up more and more of budget every year, preventing us from paying for other things we need. If we do nothing, by 2025, the interest on our debt, plus the ‘big three’ entitlements of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, will consume virtually all of our revenues. That would be a fiscal catastrophe, and healthcare reform is one of the most important ways to stave it off.

“So we must design a reform that is deficit-neutral. I want to expand access, but we must pay for it. Paying for healthcare reform, though, is not enough. We must slow the growth of healthcare spending over the long term—and as we do so, we must remember that the American healthcare system, which does not buy us better health than the rest of the developed world, is the world’s most expensive per capita. Our goal must not simply be expanded access to high-quality care, but a more efficient use of our healthcare dollars.

“By bringing more patients into the risk pool and by encouraging preventive care, expanded access will help us get costs down. But it isn’t a magic bullet. Better health information technology will let doctors store and access patient records at any hospital in America. Funding long-term research on health outcomes will help doctors ground their treatment choices in the best empirical data. Both of those steps will also bring down costs. In the end, though, we are going to face some difficult long-term choices, and we must make them. We should remember that cost-control is both good policy and smart politics.

“That is my case for why health reform is so vital, and that is the form I think it will take. But none of this will happen without your support, and the hard work of people across America who are like you. There are powerful forces with an interest in preserving the status quo, and they will use distortion and demagoguery to get their way. It is essential that you and I answer them with the facts—especially the facts you see from watching a broken system up close. I want to thank you for your dedication to the patients you serve every day—and I hope you will use that same dedication to help give every American a healthcare system that is worthy of this great Nation and is fiscally-sustainable for future generations.”

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Flag Officer Announcement
Tue, 12 May 2009 10:21:00 -0500
U.S. Department of State Background Notes : Kiribati (05/09)
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:28:15 -0500
U.S. Department of State Background Notes : Fiji (05/09)
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:24:26 -0500
U.S. Department of State Background Notes : Nauru (05/09)
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:31:19 -0500
U.S. Department of State Background Notes : Tonga (05/09)
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:34:33 -0500
U.S. Department of State Background Notes : Tuvalu (05/09)
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:37:18 -0500

Money Services Businesses (MSBs) for FinCEN Updates

This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations –
Definitions and Other Regulations Relating to Money Services Businesses
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – May 12, 2009


Federal Election Commission AOR 2009-12, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1063452.pdf
Strategic Posture Review Commission Delivers Report
Members of the Strategic Posture Review Commission, as well as USIP's Richard Solomon and Paul Hughes, presented to the White House last week the Commission's final report on the nation's long-term strategy regarding deterrence capabilities, arms control initiatives, and nuclear nonproliferation. The Commission's Chairman, Dr. William J. Perry, and its Vice-Chairman, Dr. James Schlesinger, also testified before House and Senate committees. Video and audio of the Institute's press conference and video of the Congressional hearings, as well as the full report, are available online.
NRC to Hold Two Public Meetings About Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant on May 28

Diplomatic Security Locates and Returns A Fugitive From Brazil
Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Washington, DC

May 12, 2009


U.S. Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - May 12
Tue, 12 May 2009 13:19:11 -0500
Ian Kelly

Department Spokesman
Daily Press Briefing

Washington, DC

May 12, 2009


US-CERT Current Activity

Microsoft Releases May Security Bulletin

Original release date: May 12, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Last revised: May 12, 2009 at 1:35 pm

 

Microsoft has released an update to address a vulnerability in
Microsoft Office as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary
for May 2009. By convincing a user to open a specially crafted
PowerPoint file, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the bulletin and
follow best-practice security policies to determine if the update
should be applied.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-may.mspx>

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General Officer Announcement
Tue, 12 May 2009 14:52:00 -0500
General Officer Assignments
Tue, 12 May 2009 14:48:00 -0500
CDC: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Laboratories
General information for laboratories, screening & specimen collection, and training.
CDC: Novel H1N1 Influenza: Resources for Clinicians
This page is designed to give clinicians access to the latest guidelines and information on the evolving novel H1N1 influenza investigation.
General and Flag Officer Announcements
Tue, 12 May 2009 15:03:00 -0500
VACANCY: 09-138, Futures Trading Investigator, CT-1801-12/13
Division of Enforcement, Multiple Locations
Closes June 2, 2009

Remarks With United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband Before Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secretary of State

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

May 12, 2009


Sustained Focus Would Make U.S.-Africa Partnerships 'More Reliable'
Tue, 12 May 2009 15:35:00 -0500
CDC: Clinical Data Collection Forms and Templates for Collection of Information on Patients Infected with Novel Influenza A (H1N1)

The Verdict Is In: Health Care Costs Are Unsustainable

America faces many serious challenges, but the rising cost of health care represents one of the greatest threats to our economic growth and long-term fiscal stability. Since 2000, health insurance premiums have almost doubled, growing three times faster than wages and impacting the financial stability of all Americans. In addition, today’s release of the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report shows increased shortfalls in the Social Security and Medicare trust funds.

Click here to read more about how President Obama, Congressional Democrats, and a broad coalition of stakeholders are working to rein in out-of-control costs and reform the health care system.

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Space is still available at the following upcoming How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program seminars.
May 20-21 in Boston, MA
For program information and registration, please go to www.bis.doc.gov/seminarsandtraining/bostonma_may_20_21_09.html
FDIC Office of Inspector General Report
The following report was recently posted to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Web site: www.fdicig.gov under Publications. In cases where an OIG report includes sensitive or confidential information, the OIG may redact certain information in the report, and the report will be marked as such. In some instances because of the highly sensitive nature of the entire report, the OIG may not make the report publicly available and instead, a brief summary of the report is posted to the Web site. Thank you for your interest in the work of the FDIC OIG. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the OIG. The html version of this report will be posted as soon as possible.
Sebelius Statement on New Medicare Trustees' Report
Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:00 -0500
National Counterproliferation Center Launches www.CounterWMD.gov
DoD Contracts for May 12, 2009
Tue, 12 May 2009 17:00:00 -0500

What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

This information has recently been updated, and is now available.


FEMA Disaster Information Helpline Available To Alabama Counties Of Covington, Geneva, Houston
Tue, 12 May 2009 16:44:18 -0500
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The disaster information Helpline is available to anyone in Covington, Geneva and Houston counties who has registered for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and may need more information.

Export Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

The export requirements for Russia and the People's Republic of China have been revised. This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.


Contact: Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
May 12, 2009

Hoyer Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report was issued this afternoon:

“Today’s report shows that the challenges confronting Medicare and Social Security are continuing to grow. Only by addressing them will we be able to reduce our deficits and debt and put our nation back on a fiscally sustainable path. The problems facing Medicare are both serious and near-term, with the Trust Fund expected to be insolvent in just eight years. Congress is already working to address this through our efforts on health care reform legislation. By passing legislation that controls health care costs, we will go a long way toward restoring the Medicare program.

“I am pleased that Secretary Geithner stated the Administration’s support for moving forward with Social Security reform after health care reform has passed. With Presidential leadership and bipartisan support, we have the opportunity to reach a broad consensus on how to strengthen Social Security. It is important that we have a constructive, positive dialogue about the options for reform, and I look forward to working with the President as we move forward.”

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Miami Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

This information has recently been updated, and is now available.


Election of the United States to the Human Rights Council
Ian Kelly

Department Spokesman

Washington, DC

May 12, 2009


Los Angeles County Young Democrats Walks for Gil Cedillo this SATURDAY! on Saturday, May 16 at 9:30am.

Event: LACYD Walks for Gil Cedillo this SATURDAY!
"It's GOTV weekend! Get out the vote for Gil Cedillo!"
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Start Time: Saturday, May 16 at 9:30am
End Time: Saturday, May 16 at 12:30pm
Where: Gil Cedillo for Congress El Monte HQ

To see more details and RSVP


Marine Week
Tue, 12 May 2009 14:57:02 -0500
Marines from all over the country have converged on Chicago for the inaugural Marine Week.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, 12 May 2009 17:44:00 -0500
Department of Defense, 5/13/2009
Tue, 12 May 2009 18:43:00 -0500

Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
May 12, 2009

Hoyer Introduces Legislation to Improve Efficiency & Reliability of Energy Transmission

WASHINGTON, DC – Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) introduced a set of bills today aimed at expanding the production and installation of superconducting and other advanced electric transmission cables to improve efficiency in the transmission of power, increase the reliability of the power grid, and assist in the deployment of renewables nationwide. A summary of the bills – the Advanced Cable Deployment Authorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 2347) and the Financing Advanced & Superconducting Transmission Act of 2009 (H.R. 2348) – can be found here.

“As we look to update our energy infrastructure, as well as pursue the development of alternative energy sources, it is important to ensure we can transmit energy efficiently and reliably throughout the country. The technology exists to update our transmission infrastructure, but the challenge is in making those technologies cost competitive with the copper wires we have historically relied upon. This legislation addresses that by encouraging the development and deployment of high-tech transmission lines to deliver energy more efficiently and securely, and at a lower cost to consumers and the environment.”

Read Hoyer op-ed in today’s Roll Call: ‘Smart Grid,’ Advanced Cables Can Provide Efficient Energy Options

Bill Texts
Advanced Cable Deployment Authorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 2347)

Financing Advanced & Superconducting Transmission Act of 2009 (H.R. 2348)

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DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
Tue, 12 May 2009 17:23:00 -0500
VACANCY: Supervisory Quality Control Specialist (Enterprise), GS-0301-12 FEMA
Tue, 12 May 2009 11:16:06 -0500
DE-09-293-SLC2 (Closing Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Tue, 12 May 2009 13:45:55 -0500
Date: 05/12/2009
Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages
Content: Posted decision memo on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer and new tracking sheet for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Cervical Cancer. Also posted scoresheet from May 6 MEDCAC meeting and Federal Register notice for June 17 meeting.

Today's top Air Force stories include:

AFOTEC announces manpower realignment
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123148939

General calls for new thinking on cyberspace
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123148876

Enlisted Heritage Hall receives Airey's CMSAF ring
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123148867

B-1B makes impact throughout Southwest Asia
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123148581

Multinational medical assistance aids Filipino community
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123148578


Friend --

Monday morning, an unlikely gathering of health care industry and union leaders emerged from the White House, announcing a historic agreement to lower medical costs and save the average family up to $2,500. This kind of broad coalition would have been unthinkable in the past, when the old politics of division and short-term self interest held sway. But this is a new day.

Yesterday afternoon, President Obama announced the three bedrock principles that any comprehensive health care reform must achieve: (1) reduce costs, (2) guarantee choice, and (3) ensure all Americans have quality, affordable health care. And he set a hard goal for getting it done by the end of this year.

For those determined to oppose reform, the President's announcement means lobbyists are already scrambling across D.C. For the rest of us, it means there's no time to lose. As we speak, Congress is negotiating the details for health care reform, so the first step is showing where the American people stand.

Please click here to sign a declaration of support urging Congress to follow President Obama's three core principles for health care reform -- and to enact them before the end of this year:

(The more signatures we have, the more powerful our message will be, so please add your name and then forward this note on to family and friends.)

The health care crisis is not new, but it's getting worse. For decades, real health care reform has been blocked by special interest lobbying and political point-scoring. We simply cannot go any further down this dangerous road of delay and denial. But we don't have to.

Yesterday's agreement marks only the beginning of the broad coalition we need. The most important reason this round of health care reform will be different is you. Last fall millions of regular people came together and did the impossible. Now, we've got to roll up our sleeves, join hands with those new to our movement, and do it again.

Congress is already hammering out the details of the health care package, and it could still go any number of ways. Our representatives need to understand that when the President lays out these three bedrock principles, Americans of every stripe are standing with him. Yesterday's diverse gathering was a powerful start -- and now it's up to us.

It's time to stand up. Please sign the declaration of support today:

http://my.barackobama.com/OrganizingforHealthcare

Reducing costs, guaranteeing choice, and ensuring care for all are ambitious goals, but they are nothing less than what the American people deserve. And passing real health care reform this year is nothing less than what the American people need.

Thank you,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

P.S. -- Here are some excerpts from the President's announcement yesterday that lay out the three principles for health care reform and why we need it this year. Please forward this note to people who want to know where the President stands.

 

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Cyber Security Alert SA09-132A

 

Microsoft PowerPoint Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: May 12, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

 

Systems Affected

* Microsoft PowerPoint

 

Overview

Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in
Microsoft PowerPoint.

 

Solution

Install updates

The updates to address these vulnerabilities are available on the
Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We recommend
enabling Automatic Updates.

 

Description

In the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009, Microsoft
released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft
PowerPoint. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take
control of your computer by convincing you to open a specially
crafted PowerPoint file. More technical information is available
in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-132A.

 

References

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.mspx>

* US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-132A -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-132A.html>

* Microsoft Update -
<https://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx>

* Microsoft Automatic Updates -
<http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/msupdate_keep_current.mspx#EZB>


CANADA: B.C. Election Voting Poll Locations
CANADA: Elections B.C.
CANADA: Elections Canada
CANADA: B.C. Provincial Election Day is TODAY

President Carter set to testify on Capitol Hill
Posted: 08:51 AM ET

From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser


Carter will testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — You don't see this every day. A former President of the United States will testify on Capitol Hill.


White House announces dates of Egyptian, Israeli, Palestinian leader visits
Posted: 09:24 AM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama will host the leaders of Egypt, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority within an 11-day span later this month, the White House announced Tuesday.

NASA's Shuttle Atlantis Launches on a Final Mission to Hubble
Sun, 10 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Space shuttle Atlantis with its seven-member crew launched at 2:01 p.m. EDT Monday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on the final Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission.
GEN McKiernan Resigning
Mon, 11 May 2009 16:15:21 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced May 11 that the Commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan General David Mckiernan, will step down.
Top Stories for May 11
Mon, 11 May 2009 16:15:18 -0500
General David Mckiernan, the Commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, will step down.
Pentagon Briefing
Mon, 11 May 2009 18:52:24 -0500
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen speak to reporters at the Pentagon.

Tennessee Young Democrats State Convention this Saturday

Hi,

I wanted to make sure you received this information regarding the Tennessee Young Democrats state convention. As a reminder, it isn't too late to get your chapter charter in!

Each year TNYD comes together at the state convention for training, networking and more. This year we are proud to announce featured speaker and presenter State Representative Ty Cobb and his campaign team.

The 2008 campaign for State Representative in the 64th district was one of the most hotly contested and most watched races in the state. Ty Cobb and his team did what some considered to be impossible: get a relatively unknown, young Democrat elected in a mainly Republican district and county. From the use and implementation of new technology to employing a base level door to door campaign, the 2008 Ty Cobb team pulled off a win by using communication, strategy and a LOT of hard work.

Join us on Saturday, May 16 at the TNYD State Convention to hear firsthand how Rep. Cobb and his team did this!

Details:

Saturday, May 16th
10 am until 4 pm
Registration $20 (includes lunch)
Williamson County Democratic Party HQ
112-B Fowlkes Street
Franklin, TN

Register online at http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.actblue.com/page/may16conventionregistration

Don't have a local chapter in your area? Dues for at-large membership are only $5!

Please let me know if you have questions or how I can help. I hope to see all of you on May 16th.
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May 12, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 17 pages - 157 KB)

National Infrastructure Advisory Council for U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Added:
Meeting of January 6, 2009 (PDF, 21 pages – 128 KB)


Export Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

The export requirements for the following countries have been revised: Japan, Japan (Egg Products), People's Republic of China, Ecuador, and United Arab Emirates. This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.


Better Communication Earns Public Trust for Iraqi Police
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:52:00 -0500
The HOME Expiring Funds reports as of 05/10/09 are now posted on our Website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/reports/expiringfunds.cfm
U.S. Military Personnel Were Split on Past Interrogations, Report Says (By Walter Pincus)
May 15 Webcast “Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Animal Agriculture”
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a rule on reporting of greenhouse gas emissions that will have implications for large animal agriculture operations. This webcast will include presentations about the proposed rule and some of the expectations for calculating emissions and reporting. Speakers will also discuss the state of the science for greenhouse gas emission monitoring and measurement from animals, confined housing facilities, and open sources like storage facilities. This webcast is occurring in the middle of the 60-day comment period. The presentation will be on Friday May 15th at 2:30 pm (EDT); 1:30 pm (CDT); 12:30 pm (MDT) and 11:30 am (PDT). More information is available at: http://pubwiki.extension.org/mediawiki/files/f/f1/09mayflyer.pdf
On the day of the webcast, go to http://www.extension.org/pages/Live_Webcast_Information and follow the links on that page.
If you are unable to participate in a live webcast, you can access the archived version at: http://www.extension.org/pages/Archived_Webcasts%2C_Livestock_and_Poultry_Environmental_Learning_Center
First-time webcast viewers can visit the following page to ensure access to the webcast system. http://www.extension.org/pages/How_Do_I_Participate_in_a_Webcast%3F.
A schedule of future webcast presentations is available at: http://www.extension.org/pages/Upcoming_Webcasts

Coffee Break Training for U.S. Fire Administration

This information has recently been updated, and is now available.


The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today:

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that total March exports of $123.6 billion and imports of $151.2 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $27.6 billion, up from $26.1 billion in February, revised.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm


30-Year-Old Murder Solved by the IAFIS 'Hit of the Year' (5/08/09)
NCIC Missing Person and Unidentified Person Statistics for 2008 (5/08/09)
Review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Disciplinary System, Evaluation and Inspections Report I-2009-002 (5/11/09)
National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media 2009 for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

U.S. Department of State Daily Appointments Schedule for May 12, 2009
Washington, DC

May 12, 2009


U.S. Department of State Remarks to Media Prior to Departure From Japan
Stephen W. Bosworth

Special Representative for North Korea Policy

Imperial Hotel

Tokyo, Japan

May 12, 2009


5/11/2009 - Life With PTSD, Words From a Veteran
Sun, 10 May 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Military Medical Digest for Military Health System

This information has recently been updated, and is now available.


Grafton Emergency Recovery Center Now Open
Tue, 12 May 2009 07:34:59 -0500
Bismarck, N.D. -- North Dakota residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 can now visit a Disaster Recovery Center in Grafton, where representatives are available to help answer questions about assistance. The Grafton Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Walsh County Courthouse, is run by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Former Nazi Death Camp Guard John Demjanjuk Deported to Germany
Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009
House Meets At… Last Vote Predicted…

 

12:30 p.m.: Morning Hour
2:00 p.m.: Legislative Business

Unlimited “One Minutes” Per Side 7:00 p.m.

Suspensions (14 Bills)
1) H.Res. 413 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "IEEE Engineering the Future" Day on May 13, 2009 (Rep. Stearns – Science and Technology)
2) H.Res. 387 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart – Science and Technology)
3) H.R. 2020 - Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon – Science and Technology)
4) H.Res. 192 - Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2009 (Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson – Energy and Commerce)
5) H.Res. 204 - Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry, supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans, and emphasizing the benefits of prevention of disease through support of community prevention initiatives and promotion of good oral hygiene (Rep. Simpson – Energy and Commerce)
6) H.R. 23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner – Veterans’ Affairs)
7) H.R. 1178 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, and for other purposes (Rep. Dent – Transportation and Infrastructure)
8) H.Res. 415 - Commending the heroic efforts of the people fighting the floods in North Dakota and Minnesota (Rep. Pomeroy – Transportation and Infrastructure)
9) H.Con.Res. 84 – Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month (Rep. Wamp – Oversight and Government Reform)
10) H.Res. 370 – Expressing Support for the Goals and Ideals of “National Healthy Schools Day” (Rep. Tonko – Oversight and Government Reform)
11) H.Res. 388 – Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day (Rep. Fortenberry – Oversight and Government Reform)
12) H.R. 2162 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 11th Avenue South in Nampa, Idaho, as the "Herbert A Littleton Postal Station" (Rep. Minnick – Oversight and Government Reform)
13) H.Res. 378 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain (Rep. Poe – Foreign Affairs)
14) H.Res. 171 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU) (Rep. Berman – Foreign Affairs)

Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake – Privileged Resolution)


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