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Contact: Katie Grant
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
May 13, 2009
Hoyer Statement on Weapons Acquisition
Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in
support of the Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing
Technical Knowledge and Oversight (WASTE TKO) Act, which passed
the House today:
“The weapons acquisition reform legislation passed by the
House today is a significant step toward reducing waste, fraud
and abuse in government spending. A recent report found that
the Defense Department had $296 billion in cost overruns on the
acquisition of major weapons platforms. The legislation passed
today includes significant reforms that will put an end to that
waste by increasing transparency, oversight, and accountability
to ensure that major defense aquisitions programs stay within
their budgets so that we can continue to have a world-class military
with the most advanced weapons systems.
“This measure is another way Democrats are working to protect
taxpayer dollars and start bringing our nation’s budget
back to balance. While we all recognize that more must be done
to reduce our deficits and debt, reforming weapons acquisitions
is a good step as we continue working to restore fiscal responsibility.”
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Cyber Security Alert SA09-133A
Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: May 13, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and
including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard)
* Safari 3 for Windows, Mac OS X 10.4, and Mac OS X 10.5
Overview
Apple has released multiple Security Updates,
2009-002 / Mac OS X
version 10.5.7 and Safari 3.2.3, to correct multiple
vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and the Safari web
browser. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute
arbitrary code, gain access to sensitive information, or cause
a
denial of service.
Solution
Install the updates
Use Software Update or Apple Downloads
to install updates.
Description
Apple Mac OS X and the Safari web browser
are affected by multiple
vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker
access your data without your approval or cause your computer
to
crash.
For more technical information, see US-CERT
Technical Alert
TA09-133A.
References
* Software Update -
<https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>
* Apple Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/>
* US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert
TA09-133A -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html>
* Apple Security Update 2009-002 -
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549>
* Safari 3.2.3 - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3550>
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Secretary
Napolitano Before the United States Senate Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs Committee
Tue, 12 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Mr. Chairman, Senator Collins, and Members of the Committee:
Let me begin by saying thank you for the strong support you have
consistently shown the Department, and I look forward to working
with you to make certain that we have the right resources to
protect the homeland and the American people and that we make
the most effective and efficient use of those resources.
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Foreign
Press Center Briefing
Tue, 12 May 2009 18:46:48 -0500
Ambassador Mary Yates, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military
Activities, USAFRICOM, speaking at the Washington Foreign Press
Center.
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NASA
Announces 2009 Aeronautics Scholarship Recipients
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA has selected 25 graduate and undergraduate students to receive
the agency's Aeronautics Scholarship for the 2009-2010 school
year.
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NASA
TV to Provide Coverage of Next Soyuz Launch, Docking
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA Television will provide live coverage as the next residents
of the International Space Station launch and arrive at the station
to expand its crew to six people.
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STS-125
MCC Status Report #02
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
A busy day is ahead for the crew members of space shuttle Atlantis
as they continue to close in on the Hubble Space Telescope.
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NASA
Earth System Science Meeting Celebrates 20 Years of Discovery
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Twenty years ago NASA embarked on a revolutionary new mission
for its Earth science program: to study our home planet from
space as an inter-related whole, rather than as individual parts.
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STS-125
MCC Status Report #03
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Atlantis continued to move steadily closer to the Hubble Space
Telescope today, and its crew made good use of the time to perform
a thorough inspection of the shuttle?s heat shield.
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Arapahoe County Young Democrats Happy
Hour today! And more Young Dems county events.
Happy May!
Events coming up
DON'T FORGET!
Young Democrats Happy Hour
Always scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Come and
have fun, relax, have a drink, laugh with friends, and make some
new ones!
When: Wednesday May 13, 2009
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Cool River Cafe
8000 East Belleview Ave
Educational Forum on Labor Issues
Come and learn about the issues affecting Labor Unions in Colorado.
Be able to ask questions from a panel of experts with your fellow
Young Democrats.
When: Tuesday May 28, 2009
Time: 6:15 to 8:15 PM
Where: Bemis Public Library
6014 S Datura St
Other Upcoming Events in Arapahoe County
David Canter For Congress Fiesta Fundraiser
Description Relax. Bring your family and
friends. Enjoy good food and good company. Meet and talk with
David Canter, Candidate for U.S. Congress.
When: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Where: El Tequileno Restaurant
2790 S Havana
Cost: $20.00 donation $15.00 Students, Seniors & Vets ages
birth -3 FREE ages 3-6 $7.00
RSVP smcmahon1966@gmail.com
303 898 8088 http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.canterforcongress.com
Point of Contact name: Maria Delgado or Susie McMahon POC Phone
Number: 303 898 8088 Susie POC email: smcmahon1966@gmail.com
Arapahoe County Pancake Breakfast
Join your HD38 hosts for pancake and politics
on Saturday, May 16th.
When: Saturday, May 16
Time: 7am – 12pm
Where: Littleton High School
199 E Littleton Blvd
To volunteer, rent a table or donate food,
please contact Betty Harris 303-347-1758 bettyaharris@juno.com
Women In Blue Fundraiser
BUNCO Fun
When: Sunday May 17
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Where: Arapahoe Dems HQ
15445 E Iliff Avenue
Donation: $10.00
For information: Manuela (Nellie) Salaiz
303-832-1107 Leave name and telephone number or manuela.salaiz@msn.com
R.S.V.P Point of Contact name: Manuela (Nellie) Salaiz POC Phone
Number: 303-832-1107 POC email: manuela.salaiz@msn.com
NOTE: Anyone wanting to have their event
put into a Young Dems newsletters please send all requests to
ArapahoeCountyYoungDemocrats@gmail.com
Hope to see you all there!
Signed,
The Arapahoe County Young Democrats
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ACTION ALERT: California Young Democrats
Supported AB30 (Price) up on the Assembly Floor TOMORROW, May
12th!
Dear Fellow CYD Members,
AB30 (Price), one of the pieces of legislation
that CYD is formally in support of, is set to be heard on the
Assembly Floor tomorrow, May 12th. AB 30 would allow 16 and 17
year-olds to pre-register to vote if they satisfy all other voter
eligibility criteria. They would then receive the materials for
and be eligible to vote in the first election after they turn
18.
As we all know, engaging young people like
ourselves in civic participation is a key to a thriving democracy.
Studies show that if a person votes three elections in a row,
they are voters for life. Allowing 16 and 17 year olds to pre-register
means that high schools can play a role in incorporating young
people into the civic process by bringing students onto the voter
rolls before they leave school.
AB 30 is needed for the future of California.
Even with recent improvements, registration among young voters
still has a long way to go, with nearly 51% of eligible young
people aged 18-24 unregistered in 2008. As a state that encourages
a diversity of ideas and participation, engaging young people
in the process is an essential component to a strong government.
AB 30 has minimal cost to the state and
goes into effect in 2010, when a voter registration database
that supports pre-registration will also take effect. This bill
is supported by California Common Cause and other civic engagement
groups, as it will encourage voter participation in young people.
We need your help! AB 30 is an important
bill for California. With the help of AB 30, we can begin to
engage our youngest voters and instill the values of life-long
participation in the civic process and voting. Call your Assembly
Members today and tomorrow, and urge them to vote YES on AB30!
Unsure of who your representative is? Visit http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://192.234.213.69/amapsearch/framepage.asp
to find your representative now. Every call matters, and EVERY
call is important.
Sincerely,
Julie Lind
Political Director
CA Young Democrats
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.youngdems.org
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Interior
Democrats of Alaska First BBQ of the season
What: Barbecue
Host: Interior Democrats of Alaska
Start Time: Friday, May 15 at 5:00pm
End Time: Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Where: Chena Wayside Campground-covered picnic area
To see more
details and RSVP
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Idaho Young Democrats: YOUNG DEMOCRATS!
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer
and everyone is relaxing and getting a healthy dose of sun. A
few things ...
Register yourself at http://www.facebook.com/l/;YDA.org!
Go to find a chapter and join Idaho Young Democrats! If you see
your chapter join that, but make sure you join Idaho young Democrats
so that you are a part of my mass email madness! Please take
a few minutes to add information about yourself so that we can
become better friends.
Second
Openings!
Idaho Young Democrats is seeking a new National Committee person.
Please send me an email if interested, and i will email you a
job description. My email is christopherdavidcooke@idahoyoungdemocrats.org
We are also looking for chapter leaders
at all colleges and high schools. and one leader in every county.
Email me.
Over the next month we will also be looking
for state caucus members. More info will be sent out later.
Third
I love you all.
Fourth
Huston is coming up. If you can attend please let me know. I
will be there, and i need a head count before heading in. There
will be workshops and parties, as well as the possibility of
seeing the Speaker of the House. Oops... did i let that slip?
It's not confirmed but she will be in Texas the same time as
the conference. Information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/l/;yda.org
PEACE!
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Tennessee
Young Democrats are going to Chicago
"Because its important, fun and we want to!"
What: Convention
Host: Tennessee Young Democrats
Start Time: Wednesday, August 5 at 12:00am
End Time: Sunday, August 9 at 6:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
To see more
details and RSVP
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Choose
Your Contractor Carefully
Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:26 -0500
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- State and federal officials caution those
whose homes were damaged from the severe storms and tornadoes
of April 9 to be extremely careful when hiring contractors to
clean and repair disaster damaged property or remove disaster
debris. Do some checking and verify their credentials.
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May
13, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 20 pages - 173 KB)
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U. S. Import and Export Price Indexes news
release
(http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ximpim.pdf)
was issued today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Highlights
are below.
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The U.S. Import Price Index rose 1.6 percent
in April. A 15.4 percent increase in
import petroleum prices more than offset a 0.4 percent decline
in the price index for
nonpetroleum imports. Export prices also rose in April, increasing
0.5 percent.
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Neurological
Devices Panel Advisory Meeting, May 14, 2009 - Waivers for Conflicts
of Interest, Agenda, Roster, Briefing, Questions
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Federal
Aid Programs For Mississippi Emergency Recovery
Wed, 13 May 2009 07:41:00 -0500
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that
can be made available as needed and warranted under President
Obama's major disaster declaration issued for Mississippi.
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Why
I Believe in Team Training
Mon, 11 May 2009 19:00:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Taking Diplomatic Action Against Piracy
Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
May 13, 2009
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Cms.hhs.gov-
Mandatory Insurer Reporting for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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FDA
Warning Letters for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Military
Medical Digest for Military Health System
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for May 13, 2009
Washington, DC
May 13, 2009
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Foreign
Press Center Briefing
Tue, 12 May 2009 17:22:48 -0500
Ambassador Mary Yates, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military
Activities, USAFRICOM, speaking at the Washington Foreign Press
Center.
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Army
Budget Hearing
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:47:37 -0500
More support for Soldiers and their families is a key goal in
the Army budget for 2010.
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Remarks
at the 39th Washington Conference of the Council of the Americas
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Loy Henderson Auditorium
Washington, DC
May 13, 2009
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Costs
of Imprisonment Far Exceed Supervision Costs
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:08:00 -0500
This graphic reflects the fiscal year 2008 cost of supervision
by federal probation and pretrial services officers as compared
to the cost of incarceration and pretrial detention.
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FinCEN
Updates
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13/14 FEMA
Wed, 13 May 2009 06:42:36 -0500
KAT-09-LATRO-7071-JAZ (Closing Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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Upcoming
Joint Wargame Examines Future Force Capabilities
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:17:00 -0500
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Army
Seeks Inexpensive, Lightweight, Reliable Battery
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:29:00 -0500
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WHO
Updates international H1N1 Situation: 33 countries Have Officially
Reported 5728 Cases
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualties
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:33:00 -0500
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OIG-09-A-10,
Audit of the Regional Cpinsel Role in the Enforcement Process
- May 11, 2009
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OIG
Reports and Publications: OIG Releases
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:35:37 -0500
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North
Dakota Flood Ops Continue
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:53:48 -0500
Although flooding has abated in North Dakota, National Guard
Soldiers there are still helping authorities put things back
together.
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ADM
Stavridis Nomination
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:28:55 -0500
Admiral James Stavridis is President Barack Obama's nominee to
serve as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Europe and Commander,
European Command.
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Electronic
Warfare School
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:57:30 -0500
The U.S. Army has established a new electronic warfare career
field for officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel.
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Scheduled
Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Lone
Star Democratic Club of Montgomey County Wine/Beer Tasting and
Auction
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C-SPAN Programming Information for Wed.
5/13 - Thur. 5/14, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Senate Judiciary Cmte. Hearing on Torture Memos (11pm)
* White House Daily Press Briefing (1:40am)
* Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner on Community Banks (2am)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (10am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner on Community Banks (8pm)
* House Oversight Hearing on AIG Accountability (8:30pm)
* Pres. Obama & House Democrats on Health Care (12:30am)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* White House Briefing on Torture Photographs (8pm)
* House Small Business Cmte. on Auto Industry & Small Business
(8:40pm)
Tomorrow:
* House Judiciary Cmte. Hearing with FBI Director Eric Holder
(10am) - LIVE
* Senate Foreign Relations Cmte. Hearing with Fmr. P.M. Blair
(2pm) - LIVE
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Defense
Department Official Charged with Espionage Conspiracy
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500
A Defense Department official has been charged with conspiracy
to communicate classified information to an agent of a foreign
government.
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Defense
Department Official Charged with Espionage Conspiracy
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500
A Defense Department official has been charged with conspiracy
to communicate classified information to an agent of a foreign
government.
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Federal
Courts Seek Comments On Revised Interpreter Contracts
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:08:00 -0500
Public comments are being sought until June 29, 2009, by the
federal court system on proposed revisions in the Contract Court
Interpreter Services Terms & Conditions and the revised Rate
& Information Sheet.
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DOT
News for Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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NORAD
Flight Exercise Planned for Washington, D.C.
Wed, 13 May 2009 11:17:00 -0500
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Admiral
Cites Partnership, Commitment as Keys to Piracy Crackdown
Wed, 13 May 2009 11:42:00 -
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Emergency
Recovery Center Opens In Leon County
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:47:29 -0500
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- At noon on Wednesday, May 13, a Disaster
Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Leon County for one week to
serve north Floridians who suffered damages or losses due to
storms and flooding between March 26 and May 5. Disaster-recovery
specialists from state and federal agencies will be on-hand to
answer questions and provide information about disaster-assistance
programs.
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Pittsburgh
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Be
Careful When Hiring Contractors For Disaster Repairs
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:37:52 -0500
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Residents of Beltrami, Clay, Marshall, Norman,
Polk, Traverse and Wilkin counties who suffered damage from the
severe storms and flooding that began March 16 should watch out
for scam artists when hiring contractors to clean and repair
property or remove debris.
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Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
May 13, 2009
Hoyer Statement on House Energy Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC –Majority Leader Steny
H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the
Energy and Commerce Committee announced it will begin markup
of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 on Monday,
May 18.
“I want to congratulate Chairman Waxman,
Chairman Markey and the Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee
in reaching consensus on key elements of comprehensive clean
energy legislation. With markup scheduled for next week, we are
one significant step closer to our goal of passing a bill through
committee by Memorial Day.
“Transitioning to clean energy is
essential to securing the future of our economy, our environment
and our national security. As the process moves forward, we remain
focused on achieving this critical objective.”
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New
York Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Singapore (05/09)
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:17:14 -0500
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Washington
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Law
Day, Juror Appreciation Celebrated by Federal Courts
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:08:00 -0500
Federal courthouses in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania –
in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Reading – celebrated Law
Day and Juror Appreciation in ceremonies on May 12, 2009. A similar
celebration was held in 2008.
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Contact: Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2009
Hoyer Speaks to Chamber of Commerce
Institute for 21st Century Energy
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute
for 21st Century Energy this morning on the steps Congress is
currently taking to enact comprehensive energy reform. Below
are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Thank you for inviting me to speak
to you in the midst of a transformative time for America’s
energy policy. This morning, I’d like to talk about what
I think that transformation ought to look like. But before I
do, I want to emphasize that it’s just as important that
we hear what you think it ought to look like.
“The Chamber of Commerce and the business
community have a valuable role to play in shaping the outcome
of the energy debate. I know how much the Institute for 21st
Century Energy has already contributed, and I’m glad that
your former President, General Jones, is now in a position to
bring these issues directly to President Obama. So my most important
message to you is a simple one: we need you to stay engaged.
Major energy legislation is coming, and regulation combating
global warming is coming, as well. If the Chamber, and all of
its members, want to influence these changes, now is the time
to claim a seat at the table.
“I said that this is a transformative
time for energy policy. That’s not because the problems
are new—in fact, they date back decades, decades during
which we ignored the carbon content of our energy sources. We
have put our environment at risk and deepened our dependence
on foreign fuel sources. What makes this moment transformative
is a window of political opportunity. We have seen the dangers
of global warming, and the dangers of dependence on foreign sources
of energy, acknowledged by both the private sector and the public
sector, and by leaders on both sides of the political aisle.
“Toward the end of his second term,
President Bush recognized the need for action on climate change.
‘We acknowledge there is a problem,’ he said, ‘[and]
we commit ourselves do doing something about it. We share a common
responsibility: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while keeping
our economies growing.’
“Business leaders have echoed that
call. The U.S. Climate Action Partnership, a business coalition
dedicated to fighting climate change, has argued strongly that
‘the way we produce and use energy must fundamentally change,
both nationally and globally’—and that this coming
change represents an excellent opportunity for economic growth.
“This shared recognition of a problem
does not mean that we all agree on solutions. But it does mean
that significant action on energy is more likely this year than
at any time in recent memory. So I’d like to discuss some
of the most promising energy policies we hope to enact in the
months to come. In my opinion, the best energy strategy is one
that embraces balance: from renewables to coal with carbon capture
and sequestration; from nuclear power to domestic drilling to
investments in energy efficiency. Some of our most significant
investments in a balanced energy strategy came in the Recovery
Act and the budget. The Recovery Act included $39 billion in
funding and $20 billion in tax incentives for projects including
renewable energy generation, efficiency enhancement, a modernized
electric grid, and clean energy jobs. And the budget also increased
funding for energy programs by 10%, with a focus on cutting-edge
research and development. That R&D represents America’s
chance to become the world’s leader in the most important
emerging economic sector—energy technology. In the years
to come, I hope that America will be selling clean technology
to China and India—and not the other way around.
“Of course, the centerpiece of our
energy policy is the legislation that Chairmen Waxman and Markey
intend to report out of committee by Memorial Day. The energy
bill, with its cap-and-trade provisions, would be America’s
first serious effort to account for the costs of carbon emissions,
which endanger all of us through the prospect of global warming.
It is an accounting that is long overdue. In June 2008, the economic
research firm McKinsey Global Institute said that the ‘carbon
revolution’ must be achieved in one-third of the time that
economic transformation took in the Industrial Revolution if
we are to maintain current growth levels while keeping CO2 levels
low enough to prevent significant risks to the climate.
“Many in Congress have been focused
on the question of the costs, specifically the cost of a carbon
constraint on consumers and businesses. For those here concerned
about the costs, the Energy and Commerce Committee has already
made significant changes: a lower mid-term target for CO2 emissions
reduction of 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020, a commitment
to allocate the majority of emissions allowances, and a renewable
electricity standard of 15% by 2020, which allows up to 5% of
the standard to be met with energy efficiency, with flexibility
for governors to lower the standard further.
“But two other costs are equally important:
first, the cost of inaction; second, the cost to U.S. business
of not fully capturing the growing global interest in technologies
that improve energy efficiency and more effectively generate
renewable and conventional energy. The Congressional Budget Office
has estimated that warming of at least 7 degrees by 2100 will
cost us 3 percent of America’s real projected GDP. The longer
we wait to act on emissions, the more painful—and expensive—the
consequences will be. Cap-and-trade legislation will also send
a strong price signal to the private sector, spurring innovation
in renewable energy technology and the creation of clean energy
jobs.
“But that is not all that government
can do to promote alternative energy. One idea offered by the
Chamber is the creation of an independent Energy Bank, modeled
on the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and the Export-Import
Bank, which would fund promising energy projects across America.
Committees on both sides of Congress are now considering an Energy
Bank, and it is an idea worthy of discussion—but it should
not be created at the expense of existing programs. After years
of delay, the Obama Administration is speeding up action on the
Title 17 loan guarantees. So even as we pursue an Energy Bank,
it would be wrong to disrupt those who have been waiting patiently
in line.
“Cap-and-trade and clean energy loans
can be expected to pay valuable dividends. But I’d like
to call your attention to one cost-effective way to combat global
warming immediately: allowing companies to offset some of their
emissions by becoming stewards of the world’s forests. As
a conservationist, I found it shocking to learn that forests
in countries like Brazil or Indonesia are being destroyed at
a rate of one football field per second. And for all of the talk
about burning fossil fuels, you might be surprised to learn that
the destruction of the world’s forests is responsible for
nearly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions—more than
all cars, trucks, buses, and planes put together.
“We have a chance to use energy legislation
not simply to curb emissions here at home, but to keep those
trees standing. The Waxman-Markey draft includes both direct
investments in stopping global deforestation and provisions that
allow companies to claim credit for reducing emissions by funding
the conservation of forests, in America and throughout the world.
By getting developing countries to cap their forestry sectors,
the legislation would provide an important way for the developing
world to buy into a system of emissions reduction. And it would
allow American businesses a less expensive and more flexible
way to curb emissions.
“I understand that this proposal raises
some serious concerns amongst those who want to make sure that
our emissions reductions are real and verifiable. For one, we
can’t let companies take these offsets indefinitely and
avoid curbing their own emissions at all. And we also have to
verify that the acres of forest are actually being protected—and
that they are protected permanently. But I believe that new tools
like satellite technology will help us verify that the offsets
are working as promised.
“Finally, we cannot afford to forget
the nuts-and-bolts issues that connect clean energy to our own
daily lives, our own homes and businesses. Because the cheapest
kilowatt of clean energy is the kilowatt we conserve, we must
also focus our efforts on building an energy grid that delivers
power more efficiently and cheaply.
“I’m especially excited about
the prospect of a ‘smart grid,’ a system that would
allow us to combine energy transmission with real-time communication.
A smart grid would let utilities pinpoint the sources of outages
and get the lights on faster—and it would help them select
the best times to use clean power sources, meaning a smaller
carbon footprint. A smart grid would also allow homes and businesses
to track the price of power from second to second and even sell
electricity back to the grid. For families, it would mean savings
of hundreds of dollars a year on power bills; and for our country,
it would mean a more efficient output from fewer power plants.
That’s why it’s so encouraging that the Recovery Act
set aside $4.5 billion to match utilities’ investments in
grid upgrades. Given the savings in energy and money that we
can expect, I hope you will join me in pushing for continued
support of smart grid innovations.
“It’s also important that America
develop the most advanced transmission lines in the world. I’ve
just introduced legislation to direct loan guarantee funds toward
the expansion of U.S. facilities that make superconducting electrical
cable, and to expand the production and distribution of advanced
wires.
“High-tech transmission will benefit
us in a number of ways. For one, we will have a more reliable,
secure grid: the latest cables can adjust rapidly and automatically
to disruptions, whether weather-related or willful. Advanced
cables also have clear environmental benefits: they go underground
and carry the same amount of power as overhead wires, meaning
a dramatically reduced footprint and less land use. Most importantly,
just like investments in smart grid technology, advanced cables
mean savings in energy and money.
“Those, in my view, are some of the
most important elements of our energy agenda. I know how ambitious
it sounds, and I know that it will have to find its place beside
equally ambitious items, from healthcare reform to our work to
end this recession. I understand, as well, that it can be hard
to look this far ahead, when so many Americans are struggling
just to pay the bills. But as President Obama reminded us, our
biggest leaps sometimes come out of our darkest moments: ‘In
the midst of civil war, we laid railroad tracks from one coast
to another ….And a twilight struggle for freedom led to
a nation of highways, an American on the moon, and an explosion
of technology that still shapes our world.’ Work on energy
gives us a prime opportunity to add our own chapter to that story
of achievement out of adversity. I hope you will join us in writing
it.”
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Poll:
Americans Want Interbranch Cooperation
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:08:00 -0500
Americans expect the three branches of government to work together
to solve problems such as prison overcrowding, according to a
public opinion survey released by the National Center for State
Courts.
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Remarks
of NRC Chairman Dale E. Klein Dry, Storage Information, Forum
Bonita Springs, FL May 12, 2009
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery
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Tips
On Cleaning Up Mold In Flooded Homes
Wed, 13 May 2009 11:43:23 -0500
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Receding flood waters often leave a home with
the perfect damp environment for rampant growth of mold and mildew.
These fungi are a health hazard to some people and must be cleaned
up effectively to prevent health problems and make flooded homes
habitable.
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Free
Legal Services Available To Those Affected By The April 9 Severe
Storms And Tornadoes
Wed, 13 May 2009 11:56:19 -0500
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - In the aftermath of the severe storms and
tornadoes of April 9, disaster-affected residents may find they
need help with disaster-related legal issues. Free legal advice
and referrals are available for those who may need assistance.
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, 13 May 2009 18:06:00 -0500
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VACANCY:
CTFC 09-179, Planning Analyst, CT-0301
Office of the Executive Director, Washington, DC
Closes May 27, 2009
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Birmingham
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Chicago
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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VACANCY:
Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13 FEMA
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:06:24 -0500
DE-09-295-MKS2 (Closing Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
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Forces
in Afghanistan Foil Attempt on Provincial Governor's Life
Wed, 13 May 2009 12:57:00 -0500
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Swedish
Citizen Found Guilty of Providing Material Support to al Qaeda
Tue, 12 May 2009 09:35:31 -0500
Oussama Abdullah, a Lebanese national, and also a citizen of
Sweden, was convicted in New York on charges relating to his
participation in an effort to establish a jihad training camp
in Bly, Oregon, and his operation of several terrorist websites.
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Sacramento
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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CDC:
H1N1 Flu Update: U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
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Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Learning Series for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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and is now
available.
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Little
Rock Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Humanitarian
Concerns in Sri Lanka (Taken Question)
Washington, DC
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U.S.
Health Information Knowledgebase for Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Articles
of Interest for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Humanitarian
Concerns in Sri Lanka (Taken Question)
Washington, DC
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Status
of American Detained in Burma (Taken Question)
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
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NASA's
Kepler mission is starting its hunt for other "Earths"
in our galaxy.
Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:00 -0500
NASA's Kepler mission is starting its hunt for other "Earths"
in our galaxy.
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Department
of Defense, 5/14/2009
Wed, 13 May 2009 18:16:00 -0500
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Fishing
Boat Incidents Indicate Troubling Rift With China, Admiral Says
Wed, 13 May 2009 13:51:00 -0500
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Less
smoking; still too much
Tue, 12 May 2009 00:01:00 -0500
Researchers say the good news isn’t quite good enough about
America’s tobacco problem.
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Overweight,
overtired and trucking
Wed, 13 May 2009 00:01:00 -0500
Sleep apnea – a disordered breathing problem that makes
it hard to get a good night’s sleep – can leave people
sleepy during the day. For truckers who have signs of sleep apnea,
that should be something to get checked out. But in one study,
most did not.
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Defense
Budget Reflects Lessons Learned, Future Threats, Gates Says
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:19:00 -0500
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Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Attorney
Vacancies for U.S. Department of Justice
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Baltimore
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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What's
New at CBER for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Cms.hhs.gov- Physicians, Nurses and Allied
Health Professionals Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS).
This information has recently been updated, and is now
available.
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Forces
Thwart Attack on Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:36:00 -0500
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Status
of American Detained in Burma (Taken Question)
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
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Kansas
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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North
Dakota Flood Ops Continue
Wed, 13 May 2009 12:30:04 -0500
Although flooding has abated in North Dakota, National Guard
Soldiers there are still helping authorities put things back
together.
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Electronic
Warfare School
Wed, 13 May 2009 12:30:18 -0500
The U.S. Army has established a new electronic warfare career
field for officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel.
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Army
Budget Hearing
Wed, 13 May 2009 12:30:00 -0500
More support for Soldiers and their families is a key goal in
the Army budget for 2010.
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ADM
Stavridis Nomination
Wed, 13 May 2009 12:30:09 -0500
Admiral James Stavridis is President Barack Obama's nominee to
serve as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Europe and Commander,
European Command.
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Open
FSIS Recall Cases Retail List for USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Around
the Services
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:38:11 -0500
Late-breaking details on a multiple shooting at Camp Liberty.
Plus, despite strong recruiting numbers, Defense officials cut
recruiting dollars.
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Troops
Get a Funding Boost
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:46:45 -0500
DoD officials say troops in the field will get a funding boost
in the 2010 budget.
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Camp
Liberty, Iraq Shooting
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:45:01 -0500
The names of 5 servicemembers killed in Monday's shooting at
Camp Liberty, Iraq have been released.
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Budget
Priorities
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:46:56 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and other DoD officials before
Congress testifying on priorities for the budget for fiscal-year
2010.
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Nominee
Plans to Draw on Lessons From Past Threat Reduction Programs
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:52:00 -0500
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NASA
Announces Global Climate Change Education Grant Awards
Tue, 12 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA has awarded $6.4 million in grants to institutions of higher
education and not-for-profit education organizations nationwide
to enhance learning through the use of NASA's Earth science resources.
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NASA
Sets New Date for June Shuttle Mission Briefings
Tue, 12 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA has rescheduled a series of media briefings to preview the
upcoming June space shuttle mission to the International Space
Station.
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DOT
Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane for Department of
Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DEA
Agent Charged with Obstructing Justice, Perjury in Connection
with Mansfield, Ohio Drug Investigation
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National
Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of May 12,
2009
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:00 -0500
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Army
Makes Progress in Achieving Balance, Casey Says
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:15:00 -0500
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February ACIP meeting minutes are now
available.
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - May 13
Wed, 13 May 2009 16:50:40 -0500
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
May 13, 2009
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Nominee
Vows to Strengthen Homeland Defense
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:42:00 -0500
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Exercise
to Test Aerospace Response Over Washington
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:27:00 -0500
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Good afternoon,
You are receiving this email because you
signed up at WhiteHouse.gov. My staff and I plan to use these
messages as a way to directly communicate about important issues
and opportunities, and today I have some encouraging updates
about health care reform.
The Vice President and I just met with
leaders from the House of Representatives and received their
commitment to pass a comprehensive health care reform bill by
July 31.
We also have an unprecedented commitment
from health care industry leaders, many of whom opposed health
reform in the past. Monday, I met with some of these health care
stakeholders, and they pledged to do their part to reduce the
health care spending growth rate, saving more than two trillion
dollars over the next ten years -- around $2,500 for each American
family. Then on Tuesday, leaders from some of America's top companies
came to the White House to showcase innovative ways to reduce
health care costs by improving the health of their workers.
Now the House and Senate are beginning
a critical debate that will determine the health of our nation's
economy and its families. This process should be transparent
and inclusive and its product must drive down costs, assure quality
and affordable health care for everyone, and guarantee all of
us a choice of doctors and plans.
Reforming health care should also involve
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Health care reform can't come soon enough.
We spend more on health care than any country, but families continue
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people and a pillar of the new foundation we are seeking to build
for our economy.
We'll continue to keep you posted about
this and other important issues.
Thank you,
Barack Obama
P.S. If you'd like to get more in-depth
information about health reform and how you can participate,
be sure to visit http://www.HealthReform.gov.
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Remarks
at the New York University Commencement Ceremony
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Yankee Stadium
New York City, DC
May 13, 2009
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Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov.
The following enforcement action has been released:
Steven G. Schroeder
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News
Release from the Office Commissioner Bart Chilton, “Regulators
Readying for Climate Change”,
May 13, 2009
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Flag
Officer Assignments
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:40:00 -0500
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Learned
Lessons, Teamwork Serve Forrest County Recovery
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:46:15 -0500
BILOXI, Miss. -- Forrest County is nearly recovered from the
winds and flooding of Hurricane Katrina, but the storm remains
on the minds of residents and county officials.
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Disaster
Unemployment Authorized For Beltrami, Marshall And Polk Counties
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:38:19 -0500
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Eligible workers and self-employed residents
of Beltrami, Marshall and Polk counties can qualify for Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA), according to state and federal
officials.
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Atlanta
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Afghan
Leaders, U.S. Soldiers Initiate Public Protection Program
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:57:00 -0500
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Oklahoma
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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Enforcement
Report for May 13, 2009
Wed, 13 May 2009 13:59:00 -0500
Weekly report by the Food and Drug Administration, Department
of Health and Human Services. It contains information on actions
taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities.
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Phoenix
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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Albuquerque
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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Newark
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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Kirkuk
Police Seek to Ease Ethnic Tension
Wed, 13 May 2009 16:04:00 -0500
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Los
Angeles Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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05-13-2009
- Radio Series - National Women's Health Week
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:00:00 -0500
This audio podcast features current news and information from
the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for
the week of 5/13/2009
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13/14 FEMA
Wed, 13 May 2009 06:42:36 -0500
KAT-09-LATRO-7071-JAZ (Closing Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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CVM
What's New, for newly posted information on the U.S. Food &
Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine's
(CVM) Website. This information
has recently been updated, and is now available.
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Global
Security Environment Calls for Balanced Force, Admiral Says
Wed, 13 May 2009 16:27:00 -0500
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US
DOT Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane, from the US
Department of Transportation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Texas Young Democrats Rural Caucus:
Conceal and Carry on Campus resolution
Hello friends,
As you all know the Rural caucus passed
a resolution AGAINST the conceal and carry on college campuses.
Although it is doubtful HB 1893 will be heard, an amendment to
a bill is being proposed. This is the information I received
from John O. Woods. This is the exact text:
Please call your representative in the
Texas House RIGHT NOW and say, "Please do not accept Driver's
guns on campus amendment to HB 2730."
If they are planning to accept it, ask
them to accept an amendment to give public universities discretion.
http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://tinyurl.com/texaslege for the phone number.
It's urgent. The DPS Sunset bill (HB 2730)
is being heard on the House floor right now and the amendment
should happen soon.
Please forward to your friends."
Regards,
Arika L Kulhavy
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Secretary
Goes to Florida with New FEMA, ICE Leaders
Wed, 13 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano plans to visit Florida
on May 22 to see hurricane preparedness efforts underway and
law enforcement activities at the Miami port of entry. Joining
her will be new FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate and new ICE
Assistant Secretary John Morton—both confirmed May 12 by
the Senate.
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Cincinnati
Most Wanted for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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NRC
to Hold Public Meetings to Discuss Performance Assessment for
Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant
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Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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Secretary
Napolitano's Testimony on FY 2010 Budget Request
Tue, 12 May 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the House Appropriations
Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security, "FY 2010 Budget
Request," at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 12,
2009.
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Training,
Humanitarian Assistance Fuse During Continuing Promise
Wed, 13 May 2009 16:46:00 -0500
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Downrange
Wed, 13 May 2009 16:29:03 -0500
The names of the five servicemembers killed in Monday's shooting
at Camp Liberty have been released. Top level commanders gather
in Kenya to discuss global stability.
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Today's
Top News
Wed, 13 May 2009 16:20:51 -0500
Identities of victims of the Camp Liberty, Iraq shooting incident
revealed, Secretary Gates speaks to congress, and the White House
blocks release of detainee photos--for the moment.
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DoD
Contracts for May 13, 2009
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:01:00 -0500
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US-CERT Current Activity
Apple Releases Security Update 2009-002,
Mac OS X v10.5.7 and Safari 3.2.3
Original release date: May 13, 2009 at
9:12 am
Last revised: May 13, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Apple has released Security Update 2009-002
and Mac OS X v10.5.7 to
address multiple vulnerabilities in a number of applications.
These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code,
obtain sensitive information, cause a denial-of-service condition,
leverage additional attacks, or obtain elevated privileges.
Additionally, Apple has released Safari
3.2.3 to address
vulnerabilities in libxml, Safari, and Webkit. These vulnerabilities
may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a
denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Apple articles
HT3549 and HT3550 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate
the
risks. Additional information regarding these vulnerabilities
can be
found in Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133A.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html>
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549>
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3550>
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases May Security Bulletin
Original release date: May 12, 2009 at
1:35 pm
Last revised: May 13, 2009 at 4:32 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. Additional information regarding this vulnerability
can be found in Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-132A.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-132A.html>
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-may.mspx>
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US-CERT Current Activity
Adobe Releases Security Updates for
Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Original release date: May 13, 2009 at
9:12 am
Last revised: May 13, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Adobe has released security updates to
address a vulnerability that
affects Reader 9.1 and earlier and Acrobat 9.1 and earlier. This
vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code
or
cause a denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Adobe Security
Bulletin APSB09-06 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate
the risks. Additional information regarding this vulnerability
can be
found in Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133B.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-06.html>
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133B.html>
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Budget
Priorities
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:55:17 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and other DoD officials before
Congress testifying on priorities for the budget for fiscal-year
2010.
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Troops
Get a Funding Boost
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:55:13 -0500
DoD officials say troops in the field will get a funding boost
in the 2010 budget.
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Status
of Fathi El-Jahmi
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman, Office of the Spokesman
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
May 13, 2009
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Reassessment
Helps Guard Soldiers Back From Deployment
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:08:00 -0500
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CDC's
ACIP: Upcoming Meetings
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Healthcare
Professionals' Portal for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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New
Orleans Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Defense
Officials Support Obama's Decision to Fight Photo Release
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:26:00 -0500
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Regulatory
Reform Over-The-Counter (OTC) Derivatives
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 13,
2009
House Meets At… Last Vote Predicted…
10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business
Fifteen “One Minutes” Per Side 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
H.R. 2187 - 21st
Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (Rep.
Chandler – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule)
Suspensions (4 Bills)
1) H.R.
1209 – Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009
(Rep. Carney – Financial Services)
2) H.R.
347 - To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively,
to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat
Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service
during World War II (Rep. Schiff – Financial Services)
3) H.Res.
377 - Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service
of the members of the United States Armed Forces (Rep. Calvert
– Armed Services)
4) H.R.
2101 - Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing
Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009 (Rep. Skelton –
Armed Services)
Motion to Go to Conference on H.R.
2101 - Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing
Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009 (Rep. Skelton –
Armed Services) Motion to Instruct Conferees.
Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills)
1) 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)
2) H.Con.Res.
84 – Supporting the goals and objectives of a National
Military Appreciation Month (Rep. Wamp – Oversight and Government
Reform)
3) 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)
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