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Treasury
Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates
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Secretary
Clinton To Deliver Speech at the Forum for the Future on Tuesday
November 3, 2009
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 2, 2009
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Highlights:
Secretary Clinton on the Middle East
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600
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Recent
Developments in Honduras
Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere AffairsDan
Restrepo, White House Special Assistant to the President and
Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs
Via Teleconference
Washington, DC
October 30, 2009
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Dominica
Independence Day
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DC
November 2, 2009
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FEC Draft Advisory Opinion 2009-25, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1087589.pdf
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Have you voted yet?
Idaho Young Democrats, republican election
teams across the state of Idaho are counting on you not to vote.
They refer to evidence that suggest that Young Voters don't vote.
This however is a myth, and it's up to you to make them remember
that. Get involved, and prove the conservatives wrong, VOTE LOCAL.
Ways to help.
1. Vote: In a local election EVERY VOTE MATTERS!
2. Get informed and discuss with your friends why you are voting
democrat!
3. Driving your friends: Elections are so close, if you drive
5 of your friends to vote, our chances increase!
4. Volunteer: No democratic candidate will turn down the help
of young volunteers, if they do, let me know! You can make a
change the is more direct than campaign contributions! People
do matter! Phone bank and go door to do. Some campaigns looking
for help are in North Idaho, Boise, and Pocatello.
Get involved, volunteer, and win your idaho
back!
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U.S.
Department of State Honors S.M. Fahad bin Kamal of Bangladesh
As State Alumni Member of the Month
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 2, 2009
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Sudan
Updates: Instruments of Peace
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:09:03 -0600
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Sudan:
U.S. Strategy and Priorities
Special Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration
November 2, 2009
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Forum
for the Future
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's
Joint Press Availability with Foreign Minister of Morocco Fassi-Fihri.
November 2, 2009
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Remarks
With Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi-Fihri
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateMarrakesh, Morocco
November 2, 2009
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VACANCY:
IRS Chief Counsel Library, Legislative Librarian
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Soldiers
Aid Unique School in Iraq
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:17:00 -0600
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New
FTA international public transit tenders are now available
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HHS
Strengthens HIPAA Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued
an interim final rule with request for comments today to strengthen
its enforcement of the rules promulgated under the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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FEC
Introduces New Disclosure Tools
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:13:13 -0600
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White
House Confident on Health Care Reform
"Democratic leaders and senior White House officials are
sounding increasingly confident that Mr. Obama will sign legislation
overhauling the nation's health care system -- a goal that has
eluded American presidents for decades," the New York Times
reports.
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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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Pregnancy
and flu shots
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:01:00 -0600
Think of it as added protection. A pregnant woman who gets a
flu vaccination builds immunity against the flu – and passes
the protection along to her baby.
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NASA
Announces Advisory Council Chairs and Committee Structure
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
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President
Proclaims Military Family Month
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:55:00 -0600
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Major
Interacts With Afghans
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0600
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November 2, 2009, NIH Research Matters
is now available.
Please note our new, simpler URL: http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters.
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Sudan
Updates: "Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation"
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:28:17 -0600
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Hundreds
of Afghan Police Graduate in Herat
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:43:00 -0600
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Technologies
for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition
February 2–4, 2010
Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown
· Highlights DOJ, DHS and DoD cutting-edge technologies;
research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) investments;
and training tools for the emergency responder community.
· Provides a forum for emergency responders to discuss
best practices and exchange information.
· Offers a unique opportunity for emergency responders,
business and industry, academia and local, tribal, state and
federal stakeholders to network, exchange ideas and address common
critical incident technology, preparedness, response and recovery
needs, protocols and solutions.
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November
issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing
you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research
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November 2, 2009 - DHS
Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 21 pages
- 151 KB)
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United
States Transfers Six Uighur Detainees from Guantanamo Bay to
Palau
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:50:16 -0500
Six detainees who are Chinese nationals of Uighur ethnicity have
been transferred from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay
to the control of the Republic of Palau.
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Justice
Department Releases ADA Employment Video
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:28 -0500
The department announced the release of a new video aimed at
educating employers about the employment provisions of the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
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FTA
State Management Review Workshop and FY2010 Procurement System
Review Workshop now available.
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USDA-Funded Swine Genome Sequencing
Project Succeeds in Completing First Draft
Sequence will Spur Advancements in Swine
Production and Human Medicine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - An international
team of scientists, funded with a $10 million grant from the
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), has completed
the first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig. This first
draft sequence will spur advancements in swine production and
human medicine.
"Understanding the swine genome will
lead to health advancements in the swine population and accelerate
the development of vaccinations for pigs," said Roger Beachy,
NIFA director. "This new insight into the genetic makeup
of the swine population can help reduce disease and enable medical
advancements in both pigs and humans."
At 98 percent complete, the draft sequence
will allow researchers to pinpoint genes that are useful to pork
production or are involved in immunity or other important physiological
processes in the pig. It will enhance breeding practices, offer
insight into diseases that afflict pigs -- and, sometimes, also
humans -- and will help in efforts to preserve the global heritage
of rare, endangered and wild pigs.
NIFA, previously the Cooperative State
Research, Education, and Extension Service, provided the $10
million in funding in 2006 to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(UIUC). The total cost was about $24.3 million, with additional
support from USDA's Agricultural Research Service and various
American, Asian and European funders.
UIUC selected a red-haired Duroc pig from
a farm at the university to use for the sequencing project. The
Duroc now will be among the growing list of domesticated animals
that have had their genomes sequenced. Researchers will announce
the achievement today at a conference at the Wellcome Trust Sanger
Institute, Hinxton, UK.
In addition to the USDA funding, funding
and technical support were provided by the European Union SABRE;
the Institute for Pig Genetics, Netherlands; INRA Genescope,
France; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Iowa State University;
Korean National Livestock Research Institute; National Institute
of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan; National Pork Board, U.S.;
North Carolina Pork Council; North Carolina Agricultural Research
Service; North Carolina State University; University of Illinois;
the UK-based Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (which also performed
most of the sequencing); and the UK-based Biotechnology and Biological
Sciences Research Council.
Through federal funding and leadership
for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses
on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting
people's daily lives and the nation's future. For more information,
visit www.nifa.usda.gov.
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Statement
of Attorney General Eric Holder on Assertion of the State Secrets
Privilege in Shubert V. Obama
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:01:51 -0500
I authorized this significant step following a careful and thorough
review process, and I did so only because I believe there is
no way for this case to move forward without jeopardizing ongoing
intelligence activities that we rely upon to protect the safety
of the American people.
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Atlanta Deputy Regional Director Michael
J. Dean has been named the National Coordinator for the FDIC’s
Minority Depository Institutions Program
He will be replacing Chicago Regional Director
M. Anthony Lowe. Throughout his career, Mike has led several
corporate initiatives relative to Minority-Owned financial institutions
and is recognized as a leader in assisting and promoting the
needs of the minority banking community. Mike will serve as the
primary point of contact on all issues related to the FDIC's
MDI initiatives.
http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/resources/minority/index.html.
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Scheduled
Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
November 1-6, 2009
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Secretary
Clinton Concludes 3-Day Visit to Pakistan
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 30, 2009
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Declaration
by Friends of Zimbabwe Group
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 30, 2009
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Library of Congress Releases Reports
on Bibliographic Record
Production
The Library of Congress is releasing today
the results of its analysis
of the creation and distribution of bibliographic data in U.S.
and
Canadian libraries.
The Library commissioned R2 Consulting
LLC of Contoocook, N.H., to
search and describe the current marketplace for cataloging records
in
the MARC format, with primary focus on the economics of current
practices, including existing incentives and barriers to both
contribution and availability. Paired with the study online is
a report
of an internal working group indicating how recommendations from
"On the
Record: Report of the Library of Congress Working Group on the
Future of
Bibliographic Control" may be implemented at the Library.
Both reports
are available at www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/.
R2 summarizes its 10 findings concerning
Library of Congress cataloging
and how it supports bibliographic-description needs across the
U.S. and
Canada. The report indicates there is adequate cataloging capacity
in
North America, but distribution channels and cooperative use
of the
records have not achieved their full potential. It also describes
the
market for cataloging records as "conflicted," meaning
that it faces
demands to be commercially solvent as well as freely accessible
and
open.
Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian for
Library Services at the Library
of Congress, said "The findings of the R2 study will be
important for
all libraries and administrators who are interested in the possibilities
of cooperative cataloging and in making maximum use of bibliographic
records created for all institutions, everywhere. I am grateful
to Ruth
Fischer and Rick Lugg for their thoughtful report."
The Library of Congress, the nation’s
oldest federal cultural
institution, is the world’s preeminent reservoir of knowledge,
providing unparalleled integrated resources to Congress and the
American
people. Founded in 1800, the Library seeks to further human
understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through
its
magnificent collections, which bring to bear the world’s
knowledge in
almost all of the world’s languages and America’s private
sector
intellectual and cultural creativity in almost all formats. Many
of the
Library’s rich resources and treasures may also be accessed
through
the Library’s websites www.loc.gov and myLOC.gov.
R2 Consulting LLC was founded in 2000 by
partners Rick Lugg and Ruth
Fischer and specializes in selection-to-access workflow analysis
and
organizational redesign of academic libraries. The firm also
participated in the "Economics and Organization of Bibliographic
Data"
session of the Library of Congress Working Group on the Future
of
Bibliographic Control. R2’s primary professional interest
is to help
library organizations improve performance and adapt to the changing
information environment.
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PR 09-219
10/30/09
ISSN 0731-3527
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FY
2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting
Returning Refugees in Afghanistan
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Funding Opportunity Announcement
October 30, 2009
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THE
DAILY WHIPLINE | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for November 2, 2009
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:53:11 -0600
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North
Korea calls for direct talks with U.S.
from Reuters: Politics SEOUL (Reuters)
- North Korea called on Monday for direct talks with its long-time
foe, the United States, and gave the clearest signal so far it
was ready to return to nuclear disarmament talks it has boycotted
for almost a year.
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Obama
says NJ governor is key to his own agenda
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By PHILIP ELLIOTTCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- In a final campaign
swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this
fall, President Barack Obama on Sunday pitched Democratic Gov.
Jon Corzine's bid as a key component for the White House to make
good on its political promises....
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Clinton
to meet Arab ministers on peace prospects
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By ROBERT BURNSMARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) -- U.S. Secretary
of State Hillary Rodham Clinton prepared Monday to consult with
Arab foreign ministers on Obama administration efforts to get
Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations, two
days after she raised Arab ire by praising Israel's offer to
limit - but not stop - Jewish settlement construction....
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Geithner:
Deficit must come down, but growth still the priority
Posted: November 1st, 2009 11:03 AM ET
Washington (CNN) - Economic growth and job creation remain the
government's top priorities, despite a federal deficit that is
"too high," Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said
in an interview broadcast Sunday.
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Republican
nominee endorses Democrat Bill Owens in NY special election
Posted: November 2nd, 2009 02:25 AM ET
From CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
(CNN) – The Republican Party nominee in this week’s
special congressional election in New York endorsed her Democratic
opponent Sunday, one day after releasing supporters from their
commitment to support her, the Watertown Daily Times reported
on its Web site.
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER
2, 2009
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted…
Last Vote Predicted…
12:30 p.m.: Morning Hour
2:00 p.m.: Legislative Business 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
“One Minutes”
Suspensions (16 Bills)
S.
475 - A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with
regard to matters of residency (Sen. Burr - Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
773 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives
with respect to the United States Submarine Force (Rep. Boozman
- Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
1168 - Veterans Retraining Act of 2009 (Rep. Boozman - Veterans'
Affairs)
H.Res.
828 - To recognize October 24, 2009, the 20th chartered flight
of World War II veterans through Louisiana HonorAir, as "Louisiana
HonorAir Day," and to honor the invaluable service and dedication
of the World War II veterans to our Nation (Rep. Cao - Veterans'
Affairs)
H.R.
3949 - Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers
Protection Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
398 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's
success (Rep. Fortenberry - Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
291 - Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in
helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing
gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and
ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day. (Rep. Hastings (FL) -
Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
866 - Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans
History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide
project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and
women who served our nation in times of war and conflict (Rep.
Kind - Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
461 - Honoring Sentinels of Freedom and commending the dedication,
commitment, and extraordinary work of the organization (Rep.
McNerney - Veterans' Affairs)
S.
509 - A bill to authorize a major medical facility project
at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla,
Washington (Sen. Murray - Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
3157 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient
clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department
of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic" (Rep. Peterson -
Veterans' Affairs)
H.R.
174 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish
a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region
(Rep. Salazar - Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
89 - Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans
Day each year (Rep. Baca - Veterans' Affairs)
H.Res.
780 - Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History
Month in October (Rep. Filner - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res.
159 - Honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming
the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in
the United States (Rep. Hodes - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res.
736 - Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on
"Dedication Day", November 19, 2009 (Rep. Platts -
Oversight and Government Reform)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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What: Informational Meeting
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End Time: Thursday, November 5 at 9:00pm
Where: The Law Office of Johnny Ward
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