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What
if the Economic Recovery Is for Real?
from TIME.com: Top Stories
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UN
debates divisive Gaza report
from BBC News | Latest Published Stories
| World Edition The UN general assembly begins debating a resolution
on a controversial report into alleged war crimes by Israel and
Hamas.
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Cuomo
Sues Intel Over Antitrust Violations
from The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
by The Huffington Post News EditorsNew York Attorney General
Andrew Cuomo filed antitrust charges against Intel Corp., alleging
the company threatened computer makers and paid huge kickbacks
to stop them from using competitors' chips.
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Fed
likely to keep key interest rate at record low
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faced with lurking dangers
to the budding recovery, Federal Reserve policymakers are sure
to leave a key interest rate at a record low to entice Americans
to spend more and help the economic turnaround gain traction....
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Ford
Posts $1 Billion Third-Quarter Profit
from VOA News: Politics Automaker's earnings
spark hope of a U.S. auto industry recovery
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President
Obama Still to Decide Whether to Send More US Troops to Afghanistan
from VOA News: Human Rights and Law Analysts
ponder how much Afghan war serves US interests
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Efforts
to Bring Stability and Peace to Somalia
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with a State Department release featuring the Declaration
by the Friends of Zimbabwe Group, remarks by the Prime Minister
of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia on efforts
to bring stability and peace to Somalia, a Washington Institute
for Near East Policy article analyzing the challenges to peacebuilding
in Somalia, remarks by the U.S. Permanent Representative to the
United Nations articulating U.S. support for African Union peacekeeping
efforts, a Council on Foreign Relations article examining Sudan's
fractured internal politics, a report from the ENOUGH Project
evaluating the new U.S. policy in Sudan, a chapter of the Global
Strategic Assessment 2009 by the Institute for National Strategic
Studies (National Defense University) concerning regional security
threats facing Africa, a Portuguese Institute of International
Relations and Security article analyzing the influence of Mozambique's
leaders in Madagascar, an International Atomic Energy Agency
Bulletin article assessing the development of nuclear science
and technology in Africa, and a Disarmament Forum article examining
the regulation of arms brokering in Southern Africa. Please see
the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region
- the newest updates are in bold.
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Recent
Developments in European Security: A Baltic Perspective
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Europe and Eurasia Regional Policy Overview
has been updated with a State Department statement on the U.S.-Ukraine
Bilateral Energy Security Working Group, a hearing before the
Helsinki Commission on efforts to advance U.S. interests in the
region covered by the Organization for Security and Co-operation
in Europe, a series of Congressional hearings analyzing the status
of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the need for a
strategic concept for transatlantic security and examining policy
and paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland, remarks by the Minister
of Defence of Lithuania providing a Baltic perspective on recent
developments in European security, a European Council on Foreign
Relations report presenting a power audit of European Union-U.S.
relations, a series of reports from EGMONT: Royal Institute for
International Relations providing recommendations for a European
Union grand strategy and analyzing European political and military
decision-making and planning processes in a peacekeeping context,
and a chapter of the Global Strategic Assessment 2009 by the
Institute for National Strategic Studies (National Defense University)
concerning regional security threats facing Europe. Please see
the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region
- the newest updates are in bold.
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China's
Relations with North Korea
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The China MiPAL has been updated with reports
from the International Crisis Group and Chatham House concerning
China's relations with North Korea, remarks by the Vice Chairman
of China's Central Military Commission on the future of the military's
strategic goals in China, articles from the Jamestown Foundation
analyzing the future of U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation and evaluating
China's approach to Israel and Iran, a Center for Strategic and
International Studies report assessing the implications of the
impact of the global economic crisis on China's health, an Atlantic
Council report examining U.S.-China cooperation on low-emissions
coal technologies, a Human Rights Watch report analyzing disappearances
in Xinjiang following the protests there, a Chatham House report
evaluating the implications of China's growth towards its western
regions, and an International Security article assessing China's
financial influence in great power politics. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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Secretary
Clinton on al-Qaeda Safe Havens
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Pakistan MiPAL has been updated with a series
of remarks by the Secretary of State during her visit to Pakistan,
including the Secretary's remarks on al Qaeda's safe haven in
Pakistan, a series of State Department releases providing details
on U.S. pledges of support for Pakistan's government, law enforcement
and border security efforts, and humanitarian assistance to displaced
Pakistanis, and an Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies report
analyzing Pakistan's perspectives on nuclear issues following
the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Secretary
Clinton on U.S. Policy on Israeli Settlements
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy
Overview has been updated with a National Interest article analyzing
the implications of a shift in Palestinian leadership for the
Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations, a series of remarks by
the Secretary of State, including the Secretary's remarks with
the Moroccan Foreign Minister and the Israeli Prime Minister,
as well as a statement by the Secretary articulating the official
U.S. policy on Israeli settlements, a Foreign Policy Research
Institute report examining the intersections of politics and
terrorism in the Arab Middle East, a Council on Foreign Relations
article analyzing the divisions between Fatah and Hamas, a Begin-Sadat
Center for Strategic Studies report evaluating the nature of
the challenges facing the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East,
a Middle East Institute report reviewing the evolution of Saudi
Arabia in the last thirty years, and a Center on Global Counterterrorism
Cooperation report analyzing efforts to implement the United
Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in North Africa. Please
see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
region - the newest updates are in bold.
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Treasury
Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases
November 2, 2009
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Statement
for the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the SIFMA
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
November 2, 2009
TG-342
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Minutes
of the Meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
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November
2009 Quarterly Refunding Statement
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
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Report
to the Secretary of the Treasury from the Treasury Borrowing
Advisory Committee
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
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Mundaca
Opening Statement before the Senate Finance Committee
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
November 4, 2009
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Deputy
Secretary Wolin Remarks at the University of Witswatersrand
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
November 4, 2009
TG-350
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U.S.
urges Karzai to make corruption arrests
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- The United States wants Afghan President Hamid Karzai to arrest
and prosecute corrupt government officials among other concrete
measures to shore up his legitimacy, a top U.S. military official
said on Wednesday, suggesting such steps were key to a troop
increase.
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Obama
to tout education reform
from Politico.com: Politics by Nia-Malika
Henderson Obama will use one year anniversary of election to
highlight administration’s progress on education.
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Obama:
Time to get to work on jobs
from Politico.com: Politics by Josh Gerstein
POTUS pushes his economic advisers to come up with job-generating
ideas to hustle up to Congress.
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Financial
reform fight heats up House
from Politico.com: congress by Victoria
McGraneBarney Frank is fighting off attacks from the right and
left on his legislation.
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Democrat
wins Calif. special election
from Politico.com: congress by Tim Alberta
Lt. Gov. John Garamendi fends off Republican David Harmer in
California’s 10th Congressional District.
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Dems
seek limits on payday loans
from Politico.com: congress by Victoria
McGraneDems want new consumer financial protection agency to
subject payday lenders to federal scrutiny.
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Fraudulent
Automated Clearing House (ACH) Transfers Connected To Malware
And Work-At-Home Scams
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Federal
Reserve announces results of auction of $25 billion in 70-day
credit held on November 2, 2009
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Board
approves fee schedule for Federal Reserve Bank priced services
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Analysis
of Subsidies to and Payments by Enrollees in Insurance Exchanges
Under the Affordable Health Care for America Act
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H.R.
1849, World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform on October 29 2009
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H.R.
2190, Mercury Pollution Reduction Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy
and Commerce on October 21, 2009
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H.R.
3237, A bill to enact certain laws relating to national and commercial
space programs as title 51, United States Code, "National
and Commercial Space Programs"
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the
Judiciary on October 21, 2009
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H.R.
42, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin
Americans of Japanese Descent Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on October
21, 2009
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S.
1735, Lumbee Recognition Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian
Affairs on October 22, 2009
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An
Overview of Federal Support for Housing
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Economic
and Budget Issue Brief
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H.R.
1506, A bil to provide that the claims of the United States to
certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall
be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform on October 29, 2009
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H.R.
3791, Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the Houise Committee on Science
and Technology on October 21, 2009
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S.
1178, Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian
Affairs on October 22, 2009
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H.R.
3949, Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers
Protection Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs on October 28, 2009
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Democrats
win NY Congressional District 23
First Read: "In NY-23, Republicans snatched defeat from
the jaws of victory in a district they've controlled since the
19th century after prominent conservatives -- Sarah Palin, Tim
Pawlenty, Club for Growth, Tea Party organizers -- backed the
more conservative candidate (Hoffman), which eventually forced
the moderate GOP nominee (Scozzafava) to withdraw from the race.
That enabled the Democrat (Owens) to win, 49%-45%, with Scozzafava
becoming the spoiler by getting 6%. Ponder this: Was it a better
night to be a Republican running toward the middle, or a conservative
running on base issues? Consider the NY 23 result and the fact
that BOTH anti-tax initiatives on the ballot in Maine and Washington
went down..."
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Three
Senate Races Rated More Competitive
The Cook Political Report changed its race rating for the Colorado
and Pennsylvania U.S. Senate races from Lean Democrat to Toss
Up.
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U.S.
Department of State Remarks at Embassy Meet and Greet
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Marrakech, Morocco
November 3, 2009
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CDFI
Public Engagements November 2-6, 2009
November 3, 2009
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Combined
Force Detains Suspects in Afghanistan
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:12:00 -0600
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Group
Recognizes Troops, Leaders for Service
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0600
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Norfolk
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Call for Abstracts for the Impression
and Pattern Evidence Symposium, to be held August 2–6,
2010, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Abstracts must be submitted online by 5:00 PM EST on Friday,
January 8, 2010.
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Health Care Freedom Act
Kansas City Young Democrats
"Please read this article it will
explain why we must take a strong stance against this amendment.
http://forwardkansas.com/2009/11/health-care-freedom-act-limits-choice/
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Philadelphia
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
Senior Executive Service Appointments
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0600
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CALL
FOR PAPERS : Derivatives Securities and Risk Management Conference
April 9-10, 2010
Jointly organized by the
FDIC’s Center for Financial Research
Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management
and
The University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business
The conference organizers invite submission of research papers
for the 20th Annual Derivatives and Risk Management Conference.
The conference will be held at the FDIC’s facilities located
in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday April 9 and Saturday April
10, 2010. The organizing committee, Professor Robert Jarrow,
Professor Stuart Turnbull, and Paul Kupiec will select the papers
for the conference agenda.
Past conferences have featured presentation of exceptional quality
research in all areas of derivatives pricing, market and credit
risk measurement, computational methods, and advances in financial
engineering. The 2009 conference agenda can be viewed at: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/analytical/CFR/19thagenda.html
The FDIC will reimburse author’s lodging expenses at the
FDIC’s Seidman Center. The FDIC also has a limited budget
available to help defray travel expenses for authors in need
of funding.
Please submit an electronic copy of the paper in PDF format to
the FDIC’s Center for Financial Research at DerivativesConference@fdic.gov
by February 6, 2010.
Please remember to include contact information on the cover page
for the corresponding author.
Please title the PDF file using the corresponding author’s
last name as the leading word in the title. For example: Smith_paper.pdf
Authors will be notified about the status of their papers by
March 3, 2010.
Further inquiries please contact Paul Kupiec (pkupiec@fdic.gov),
Robert Jarrow (raj15@cornell.edu) or Stuart Turnbull (sturnbull@uh.edu).
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Brigade
Prepares for 'Advise, Assist' Mission
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0600
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New
USIP Post: Director, Intergovernmental Affairs
USIP has tapped senior program officer Beth Cole to serve in
a newly created position, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.
Cole will leverage and build on her years of work with military,
humanitarian and other peacebuilding organizations in order to
maintain and increase the Institute's ability to convene, partner
with, and assist organizations working on international conflict.
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Obama Administration Announces More than
$38 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in
Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia
Washington, DC – Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today
that more than $38 million in funding from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 4 states to support
energy efficiency and conservation activities. Under DOE’s
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program,
these states – Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia -
will implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon
pollution, and create green jobs locally.
“This funding will allow states across the country to make
major investments in energy solutions that will strengthen America's
economy and create jobs at the local level,” said Secretary
Chu. “It will also promote some of the cheapest, cleanest
and most reliable energy technologies we have - energy efficiency
and conservation - which can be deployed immediately. Local communities
can now make strategic investments to help meet the nation's
long term clean energy and climate goals.”
Today’s awards to the State Energy Offices will be used
to support state-level energy efficiency priorities, along with
funding local conservation projects in smaller cities and counties.
At least 60 percent of each state’s award will be passed
through to local cities and counties not eligible for direct
EECBG awards from the Department of Energy. The EECBG Program
was funded for the first time by the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act and provides formula grants to states, cities, counties,
territories and federally-recognized Indian tribes nationwide
to implement energy efficiency projects locally.
Projects eligible for support include the development of an energy
efficiency and conservation strategy, energy efficiency audits
and retrofits, transportation programs, the creation of financial
incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements, the development
and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections,
and installation of renewable energy technologies on municipal
buildings.Transparency and accountability are important priorities
for the EECBG program and all Recovery Act projects. All grantees
have specific measures they must take before spending the full
amount of awarded funding, such as ensuring oversight and transparency,
submitting a conservation strategy to the Department of Energy,
and complying with environmental regulations.
Throughout the program’s implementation, DOE will provide
strong oversight at the local, state, and tribal level, while
emphasizing the need to quickly award funds to help create new
jobs and stimulate local economies. Communities will be required
to report regularly to DOE on the progress they have made toward
successfully completing projects and reaching program goals.
For a full list of awards to date, visit www.eecbg.energy.gov.
DOE announced today that the following states are receiving their
state-level EECBG awards:
ALASKA - $9,593,500 awarded
Alaska will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to implement energy
efficiency and renewable energy projects in local communities
across the state, including energy audits and building retrofits,
transportation efficiency programs, and installations of renewable
energy technologies on government buildings. The Alaska Housing
Finance Corporation will work in coordination with the Alaska
Energy Authority to administer the funding, including competitively
passing a majority of the state’s funding onto local cities
and counties.
Promoting efficiency in local communities is particularly important
in Alaska, which faces very high electricity and heating costs,
and has more than 180 villages that are only accessible by water
or air and have to operate independent, stand alone electric
grids. Under the EECBG program, community-owned facilities, city
offices, health clinics and other buildings will be able to access
funding for building retrofits and other efficiency projects,
which will reduce energy consumption and save money for rural
Alaskans.
Alaska will put its remaining EECBG funds toward a variety of
initiatives, including an energy efficiency public education
program, energy data management, waste heat capture projects
from power plants in rural communities, and the establishment
of a Technical Energy Advisory Group. Overall, these Recovery
Act-funded projects will lead to substantial energy and cost
savings, and create or save more than 75 green jobs statewide.
KANSAS - $9,593,500 awarded
Kansas will use its Recovery Act EECBG funds to implement a range
of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in both
the public and private sector, including building retrofits,
direct incentives for renewable energy projects, and support
for local government energy managers. These projects will reduce
energy consumption, limit carbon pollution, and create hundreds
of jobs statewide.
Recovery Act funding will provide direct grants to cities and
counties to encourage broader participation in the state’s
existing Facility Conservation Improvement Program (FCIP), which
helps local governments implement energy performance contracts
with energy service companies. The state will also encourage
local communities to install alternative energy generating systems
(wind, solar, fuel cell or bio-based), by offering competitive
grants for up to 25 percent of the cost. These grants will leverage
private sector investments and are expected to support more than
$11 million in new renewable energy projects. With the remaining
Recovery Act funds, the state will allow local units of governments
to compete for funding to hire energy managers.
UTAH - $9,593,500 awarded
Utah will use its Recovery Act EECBG funds to improve energy
efficiency and reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions
in communities throughout the state. Utah will direct all of
its State Energy Program funding to local city and county governments
that did not receive direct EECBG grants from the Department
of Energy. Awards will be based upon a competitive process that
will choose a wide variety of projects focused on meeting community
needs for energy efficiency, conservation, and job creation.
The Utah State Energy Office will administer this program, awarding
funds in two general areas. First, grants to local cities and
counties to develop community and building energy efficiency
strategies, monitoring and reporting mechanisms, and innovative
policies that will promote energy efficiency and conservation.
Second, funding will support the implementation of a range of
efficiency initiatives, including energy efficiency retrofits,
installing on-site renewable energy technologies for existing
buildings, replacing traffic signals and street lights with energy
efficient lighting, and other energy efficiency improvements.
Utah’s Recovery Act-funded projects will lead to substantial
energy and cost savings and will create nearly 100 jobs statewide.
WEST VIRGINIA - $9,593,500 awarded
West Virginia will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to empower
local governments and communities with the knowledge and resources
they need to improve building energy efficiency. Through its
Local Government Grant Program (LGGP), the West Virginia Department
of Energy will work with the state’s eleven regional planning
and development councils to coordinate and distribute nearly
$9 million for local energy retrofit projects.
EECBG funding will also support local training and education
initiatives. The West Virginia University Industrial Assessment
Center, which has significant experience advising business and
industry, will help local city and county governments in understanding
energy efficiency measures, and their costs and benefits.
Additionally, the state’s Building Energy Collaborative
will use EECBG funds to work with local stakeholders – including
contractors, realtors, building inspectors, product suppliers,
and city and county officials - to determine how to most effectively
implement and enforce building codes.
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Mullen
Praises World War II Japanese-American Troops
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:33:00 -0600
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Accountant
for Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC Pleads Guilty
in Manhattan Federal Court to Fraud and Tax Charges
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BIOPREFERRED DESIGNATES NINE ADDITIONAL
BIOBASED DESIGNATED ITEMS FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
More than 1,000 biobased products now eligible
for preferred Federal purchasing
WASHINGTON, November 4, 2009 - Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the publication of nine
additional BioPreferred product categories which will now be
eligible for Federal procurement preference. This action increases
the number of biobased products by 20 percent.
"Increasing the purchase and use of
biobased products is a priority of the Obama Administration because
it helps increase demand for American agricultural products,
while spurring economic development in rural areas," said
Vilsack.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferredSM
program's Round 5 finalization adds more than 1,000 biobased
products for preferred purchasing consideration by all Federal
government agencies, contractors and the Military. There are
now approximately 5,600 biobased products available across 42
BioPreferred Designated Items.
The final rule, published in the Federal
Register, is part of a series of rules to increase the awareness
and sales of biobased products to the Federal government. Round
5 items include: chain and cable lubricants, corrosion preventatives,
food cleaners, forming lubricants, gear lubricants, general purpose
household cleaners, industrial cleaners, multipurpose cleaners
and parts wash solutions.
In addition to passing regulations to increase
the number and diversity of BioPreferred designated items for
Federal procurement preference, USDA is developing a product
label that would appear on qualifying BioPreferred biobased products.
When final, this regulation will allow biobased product manufacturers
to participate in a voluntary labeling program to identify biobased
products for the Federal, commercial and consumer sectors.
Biobased products are composed wholly or
significantly of biological ingredients - renewable plant, animal,
marine or forestry materials. A BioPreferred designated item
is one that meets or exceeds USDA-established minimum biobased
content requirements.
The BioPreferred program was created by
the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm
Bill) as a preferred procurement program aimed to increase the
purchase and use of biobased products within the Federal government.
The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill)
expanded the program's scope to promote the sale of biobased
products in other sectors. BioPreferred is comprised of two programs:
a preferred procurement program for Federal agencies and a voluntary
labeling program for the broad scale marketing of biobased products.
Please contact biopreferred@usda.gov for more information on
the Round 5 final rule or the BioPreferred program. A complete
list and detailed description of each BioPreferred designated
item, and items for future designation, can be found at www.biopreferred.gov.
BioPreferred also can be followed at http://twitter.com/BioPreferred.
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Medic
Hopes Her Stress Story Can Help Others
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:00 -0600
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Turkmenistan (09/09)
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:23:37 -0600
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FBI
Agent Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements in Connection
with $41,000 Voucher Fraud
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Combat
Advisors See Afghan Troops in Action
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:06:00 -0600
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Dallas
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Remarks
of Chairman Gary Gensler, CFTC’s Role in Cap-and-Trade,
IETA 2009 Autumn Symposium
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After
Recovery Month
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:01:00 -0600
Substance abuse disorder treatment is effective and recovery
is possible.
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for November 4, 2009
Washington, DC
November 4, 2009
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Portland
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Miami
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Nation's
Largest Nursing Home Pharmacy and Drug Manufacturer to Pay $112
Million to Settle False Claims Act Cases
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:03:14 -0600
The nation’s largest nursing home pharmacy, Omnicare Inc.
of Covington, Kentucky, will pay $98 million, and drug manufacturer,
IVAX Pharmaceuticals of Weston, Florida, will pay $14 million
to resolve allegations that Omnicare engaged in kickback schemes
with several parties, including IVAX.
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Justice
Department Obtains Record $2.725 Million Settlement of Housing
Discrimination Lawsuit
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:51:57 -0600
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Healthcare Reform Activism this Saturday
This Saturday the constituents of Sen.
Pilcher-Cook’s district will be gathering to show their
support for the actions of Rep. Dennis Moore in support of Health
Care Reform, and speaking out for the hundreds of thousands of
Kansans who cannot afford for her amendment to pass. Through
a multi-pronged approach, a variety of local activists have teamed
up to ensure that Sen. Pilcher-Cook knows that her constituents
will not be fooled into supporting a misleadingly worded amendment
with the intention of denying Kansans the true CHOICE of a public
insurance option and more affordable care.
Phase I – Education
A number of concerned citizens will be
calling constituents in Sen. Pilcher-Cook’s district to
inform them of her intentions. We need your support in this effort,
if you can please assist us and call some of the 22,000 constituents
contact benlindner@gmail.com
Phase II – Demonstration
On Saturday, November 7th 2009, local activists
and constituents will be joining together for a march to demonstrate
against said amendment. We will be gathering at 9:45 am at Blue
Jacket Park/ Old Shawnee Town is on the NE corner of Johnson
Drive and Cody.The march will end with a rally at Shawnee City
Hall. This march has already received the support of the Kansas
Young Democrats and the local MoveOn chapter. You can find more
information on the facebook event page.
Phase III – Personal Correspondence
Constituents of KS State-Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook
will be encouraged to write their legislator, and invited to
letter-writing parties held across the district. The details
and locations for this phase be announced in the coming days.
If you live in Mary Pilcher-Cook's district and are willing to
host a letter-writing party please contact Kari Blackwell at
kari5721@yahoo.com. We are wanting to hold these parties the
week of Novemember 8th.
The citizens of Kansas deserve real health
care reform, not empty rhetoric intended to benefit the health
insurance industry. Sen. Pilcher-Cook needs to know that her
constituents do not stand with her in supporting such ludicrous
amendments actually designed to limit their choices when it comes
to health insurance. The people of Kansas are smarter than to
believe the misleading language of the proposed amendment, and
will collectively fight to ensure it fails.
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Aerial
View of Ares 1-X Launch
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0600
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NCTR
Research Highlights for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This information has recently been updated
and is now available.
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Education
Secretary Hosts DC Students for Talk with Space Station
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan are hosting Washington area middle and high school
students Thursday for a live discussion with astronauts aboard
the International Space Station.
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U.S.
Department of State Briefing En Route Cairo
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs Cairo, Egypt
November 3, 2009
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Soldiers
Gain Insight on Leadership
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0600
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Afghan
Forces
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:46:17 -0600
ISAF comments on the number of Afghan National Forces.
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FEMA
Administrator Encourages International Emergency Managers To
Engage Public As Part Of The Team
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:23:44 -0600
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate
today delivered the keynote address at the 57th Annual International
Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Administrator Fugate
was joined at the conference by FEMA leadership, including Deputy
Administrator Richard Serino.
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Shinseki
Outlines Plan to End Veteran Homelessness
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:00 -0600
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Columbia
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Sec.
Clinton: U.S. Wants Israel Settlement Halted 'Forever'
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 04:00 PM PST
By ROBERT BURNS
CAIRO - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defended the
U.S. stance toward Israeli settlement building to worried Arab
allies on Wednesday, saying Washington does not accept the legitimacy
of the West Bank enclaves and wants to see their construction
halted "forever."
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Defense
Department Aims to Improve Families' Lives
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0600
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FEC Draft Advisory Opinion 2009-26, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1087978.pdf
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Minneapolis
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Tues. 11/3 - Weds. 11/4, 2009
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C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* Election Night Coverage on NJ & VA Governor's Races (11pm)
* German Chancellor Angela Merkel Address to Joint Meeting of
Congress (11:30pm)
* Senate Environment Cmte. Mark Up on Climate Change (12:10am)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: In Session (10am) - LIVE
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C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* Veterans Affairs Sec. Shinseki Keynote Address at Homeless
Veterans Summit (8pm)
* House Republican Judiciary Cmte. Members on the PATRIOT Act
(8:30pm)
* American University Panel Discussion on Lawyers and Torture
Memos (9:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* British House of Commons Prime Ministers Questions (7am) -
LIVE
* Gov't Executive Magazine Discussion with JCS Chair Michael
Mullen (7:50am) - LIVE
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE
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C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* Highlights From Senate Environment Mark Up on Climate Change
Legislation (7pm)
* WJ: Discussion on Climate Change Negotiations in Copenhagen
(8:35pm)
* VA Sec. Shinseki on Homeless Vets; Rep. Boehner on Health Care
(9:15pm)
Tomorrow:
* Senate Environment Cmte. Mark Up of Climate Change Legislation
(9am) - LIVE
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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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St.
Louis Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
Contracts for November 03, 2009
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:06:00 -0600
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Salt
Lake City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:25:00 -0600
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT DISTRACTED DRIVING
Washington DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Wednesday that
they are launching a joint effort to evaluate technologies that
may help curb the dangerous epidemic of distracted driving.
The DOT-FCC partnership will also include outreach efforts to
educate the public about the dangers of texting while driving,
talking on cell phones while driving, and other distracting behavior
that can lead to deadly accidents.
“We must put an end to distracted driving, which is costing
lives and inflicting injuries across the nation's roads and railways,"
Secretary LaHood told the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. "I look forward
to working with Chairman Genachowski and ensuring that FCC's
and DOT's technology experts can join forces on this critical
issue.”
Chairman Genachowski said, “I welcome this collaborative
effort to eliminate the increasingly deadly practice of distracted
driving. Changing this ingrained behavior will require us to
develop creative solutions using both technology and education.
By combining the resources and expertise of the DOT and the FCC,
I am confident that we can have a major impact on this problem.”
Officials from the DOT and FCC will establish a working group
to evaluate technology-based solutions to the problem of distracted
driving and will coordinate consumer outreach and education.
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Friend --
The House's first full vote on health reform
legislation may come as early as this week. It'll be the first
time in more than 60 years that the full body votes on comprehensive
reform, and we expect it to be very close.
But with just a few days before the vote,
the insurance industry and their allies are putting extraordinary
pressure on every representative to defeat it. We know that their
expensive lobbyists will be dashing to each congressional office,
attempting to twist arms. The only question is whether the phones
will be ringing off the hook with constituents supporting reform
while that happens.
Can you call your representative right
now and tell them to vote in favor of real health insurance reform?
Then, click here
to report your call. According to our records, you live in New
York's 21st congressional district.
Please call: Rep. Paul Tonko at 202-225-5076
(Not your representative? Click here
to look yours up.)
The House bill incorporates the best ideas
from Democrats and Republicans to guarantee security and stability
for those with insurance, provide affordable options for those
without -- including the choice of a public insurance option
-- and reduce costs for families and small businesses, all while
decreasing the deficit.
Many representatives are standing with
the President and fighting hard for reform. They need to know
that they have our thanks and our support.
And we need to remind the rest of Congress
that Americans need them to rise above partisan divides and stand
up to the special interests. Please call:
http://my.barackobama.com/HouseVote
It's down to the wire. Your hard work helped
bring us to this historic moment. Now let's bring it home.
Thanks,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
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Kucinich Fights to put the Kucinich
Amendment Back into the Health Care Bill
November 3, 2009
On the floor of the House of Representatives,
Congressman Dennis Kucinich today fought to save the right of
States to secure a single payer plan.
"Even though insurance companies make
money not providing health care, the so-called reform bill gives
so much power and money to the insurance companies that we are
giving far too much for the few benefits which the bill may confer."
Join the fight for single payer, contribute.
"The insurance companies get at least
another 26 million customers."
"They will receive at least an extra
$50 billion in new revenue."
"They will be able to raise premiums
25%, even though in each of the last four consecutive years the
industry has raised premiums by double digits."
Help in the fight, contribute.
"As long as there are for-profit health
insurance companies, there will be no effective way to protect
consumers against ever escalating premiums, co pays and deductibles,
unless the insurance companies know that people at a state level
will always have a choice to reject the insurance companies and
establish a single-payer not-for-profit system."
"That is why the Kucinich Amendment
must be put back in the health care bill, not just to protect
the rights of states to pursue single payer, but to protect the
rights of consumers to be free of the economic death grip of
the insurance companies."
Please,
contribute $25, $50, $100 to continue the fight for single payer
health care.
Thank You
The Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 11/4/2009
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:52:00 -0600
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Primary
Care Practice-Based Research Networks for Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Cyber Security Tip ST04-015
Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks
You may have heard of denial-of-service
attacks launched against websites,
but you can also be a victim of these attacks. Denial-of-service
attacks can
be difficult to distinguish from common network activity, but
there are some
indications that an attack is in progress.
What is a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?
In a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, an
attacker attempts to prevent
legitimate users from accessing information or services. By targeting
your
computer and its network connection, or the computers and network
of the
sites you are trying to use, an attacker may be able to prevent
you from
accessing email, websites, online accounts (banking, etc.), or
other
services that rely on the affected computer.
The most common and obvious type of DoS
attack occurs when an attacker
"floods" a network with information. When you type
a URL for a particular
website into your browser, you are sending a request to that
site's computer
server to view the page. The server can only process a certain
number of
requests at once, so if an attacker overloads the server with
requests, it
can't process your request. This is a "denial of service"
because you can't
access that site.
An attacker can use spam email messages
to launch a similar attack on your
email account. Whether you have an email account supplied by
your employer
or one available through a free service such as Yahoo or Hotmail,
you are
assigned a specific quota, which limits the amount of data you
can have in
your account at any given time. By sending many, or large, email
messages to
the account, an attacker can consume your quota, preventing you
from
receiving legitimate messages.
What is a distributed denial-of-service
(DDoS) attack?
In a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
attack, an attacker may use your
computer to attack another computer. By taking advantage of security
vulnerabilities or weaknesses, an attacker could take control
of your
computer. He or she could then force your computer to send huge
amounts of
data to a website or send spam to particular email addresses.
The attack is
"distributed" because the attacker is using multiple
computers, including
yours, to launch the denial-of-service attack.
How do you avoid being part of the problem?
Unfortunately, there are no effective ways
to prevent being the victim of a
DoS or DDoS attack, but there are steps you can take to reduce
the
likelihood that an attacker will use your computer to attack
other
computers:
* Install and maintain anti-virus software (see Understanding
Anti-Virus
Software for more information).
* Install a firewall, and configure it to restrict traffic coming
into and
leaving your computer (see Understanding Firewalls for more
information).
* Follow good security practices for distributing your email
address (see
Reducing Spam for more information). Applying email filters may
help you
manage unwanted traffic.
How do you know if an attack is happening?
Not all disruptions to service are the
result of a denial-of-service attack.
There may be technical problems with a particular network, or
system
administrators may be performing maintenance. However, the following
symptoms could indicate a DoS or DDoS attack:
* unusually slow network performance (opening files or accessing
websites)
* unavailability of a particular website
* inability to access any website
* dramatic increase in the amount of spam you receive in your
account
What do you do if you think you are experiencing
an attack?
Even if you do correctly identify a DoS
or DDoS attack, it is unlikely that
you will be able to determine the actual target or source of
the attack.
Contact the appropriate technical professionals for assistance.
* If you notice that you cannot access your own files or reach
any
external websites from your work computer, contact your network
administrators. This may indicate that your computer or your
organization's network is being attacked.
* If you are having a similar experience on your home computer,
consider
contacting your internet service provider (ISP). If there is
a problem,
the ISP might be able to advise you of an appropriate course
of action.
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27th
Annual Henry M. Jackson Award
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:53:09 -0600
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Top
News
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:17 -0600
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ADM
Gary Roughead Remarks
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:46:45 -0600
Chief of Naval Operations ADM Gary Roughead at the Brookings
Institute in Washington DC, discussing the U.S. Navy's
use of new technologies, and its development.
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H1N1
Update
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:09:56 -0600
The U.S. Army Surgeon General says the H1N1 virus is spreading
rapidly but does not appear anymore dangerous than seasonal flu.
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Coast
Guard Search
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:07 -0600
The Coast Guard is focused on finding the aircraft flight recorder
boxes from a crash that occurred last week.
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Honor
Ceremony
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:40:27 -0600
of Staff of the United States Army GEN George Casey hosts a full
honor arrival ceremony in honor of Secretary of the Army John
McHugh.
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Around
the Services
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:38:52 -0600
The first H1N1 Flu vaccine is being distributed to the military.
Plus, the Army welcomes its new Secretary.
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DOD
Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:12:00 -0600
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Economic
Recovery Act of 2009 for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
Recovery data for November 3, 2009 now available.
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The FDA Data Standards Council’s website
was updated Tuesday, November 3, 2009, to include updated terminology:
A. UNII update - http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/DataStandards/StructuredProductLabeling/ucm162523.htm
B. Updated terminology XML Files (include updated UNII XML file)
- http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/DataStandards/StructuredProductLabeling/ucm169455.htm
Lonnie Smith
Project Manager
FDA Data Standards Council
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MESSENGER
Spacecraft Reveals More Hidden Territory on Mercury
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
A NASA spacecraft's third and final flyby of the planet Mercury
gives scientists new scientific findings about this relatively
unknown planet.
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THE
DAILY WHIPLINE | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009
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Kucinich Addresses UN Goldstone Gaza
Resolution
November 3, 2009, Congressman Dennis Kucinich addresses H.RES.
867 on the House Floor. H.RES. 867 condemns the UN Goldstone
Gaza Fact Finding Mission Report.
Congressman Kucinich stated:
"Today we journey from Operation Cast
Lead to Operation Cast Doubt. Almost as serious as committing
war crimes is covering up war crimes, pretending that war crimes
were never committed and did not exist."
"Because behind every such deception
is the nullification of humanity, the destruction of human dignity,
the annihilation of the human spirit, the triumph of Orwellian
thinking, the eternal prison of the dark heart of the totalitarian."
"Because behind every such deception
is the nullification of humanity, the destruction of human dignity,
the annihilation of the human spirit, the triumph of Orwellian
thinking, the eternal prison of the dark heart of the totalitarian."
"The resolution before us today, which
would reject all attempts of the Goldstone Report to fix responsibility
of all parties to war crimes, including both Hamas and Israel,
may as well be called the "Down is Up, Night is Day, Wrong
is Right: resolution."
"Because if this Congress votes to
condemn a report it has not read, concerning events it has totally
ignored, about violations of law of which it is unaware, it will
have brought shame to this great institution."
"How can we ever expect there to be
peace in the Middle East if we tacitly approve of violations
of international law and international human rights, if we look
the other way, or if we close our eyes to the heartbreak of people
on both sides by white-washing a legitimate investigation?"
"How can we protect the people of
Israel from existential threats if we hold no concern for the
protection of the Palestinians, for their physical security,
their right to land, their right to their own homes, their right
to water, their right to sustenance, their right to freedom of
movement, their right to human security of jobs, education and
health care?".
"We will have peace only when the
plight of both Palestinians and Israelis is brought before this
House and given equal consideration in recognition of that principle
that all people on this planet have a right to survive and thrive,
and it is our responsibility, our duty to see that no individual,
no group, no people are barred from this humble human claim."
Please,
join with Dennis in the fight for Human Rights. Contribute, you
can make a difference.
Thank You
The Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee
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Hydropower Upgrades to Yield Added Generation
at Average Costs Less Than 4 cents per kWh – Without New
Dams
$30.6 million Recovery Act investment by the Department of Energy
highlights
the additional potential of hydro power
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today
announced up to $30.6 million in Recovery Act funding for the
selection of seven hydropower projects that modernize hydropower
infrastructure by increasing efficiency and reducing environmental
impacts at existing facilities. The expanded hydro generation
projects have estimated incremental costs of less than 4 cents
per kWh on average.
The selections announced today will deploy innovative technologies
such as high-efficiency, fish-friendly turbines, improved water
intakes, and advanced control systems in order to increase power
generation and improve environmental stewardship. Under Secretary
Kristina Johnson made the announcement while visiting Voith Hydro
Inc.’s manufacturing plant in York, Pennsylvania.
“One of the best opportunities we have to increase our supply
of clean energy is by bringing our hydropower systems into the
21st Century,” said Secretary Chu. “With this investment,
we can create jobs, help our environment and give more renewable
power to our economy without building a single new dam.”
DOE sought cost-shared projects that upgrade existing hydropower
facilities without requiring significant civil works modifications
to dams, allowing for them to be developed quickly to help create
jobs and stimulate the local economy. The solicitation sought
two classes of projects: those larger than 50 megawatts (MW)
of installed capacity and those of 50 MW or smaller.
The selected projects will increase generation by an estimated
187,000 MWh/year, or enough to meet the annual electric usage
of more than 12,000 homes. This incremental generation is virtually
carbon free, and it represents a reduction in carbon dioxide
emissions of over 110,000 tons per year compared to electricity
from the average U.S. grid. Additionally, upgrading existing
hydro facilities in this way is a very inexpensive way to provide
renewable energy: the estimated cost of the added generation
is less than 4 cents per kWh on average, placing incremental
hydro among the most inexpensive sources of renewable energy.
The following projects have been selected
for negotiation of awards for the amount listed:
Hydropower Upgrades for Projects Larger than 50 Megawatts (MW)Alabama
Power Company – up to $6 million for a project in Mitchell,
AL - For a project that will increase efficiency and upgrade
four units at three hydroelectric plants on the Coosa River by
replacing 1940s to 1960s vintage turbines with new high-efficiency
stainless steel turbines and runners that maximize each unit’s
ability to utilize the limited available water. Generation will
increase by 36,087 MWh annually (7.3% increase).
Alcoa, Inc. – up to $13 million for a project in Robbinsville,
NC - To replace four 90-year-old Francis Turbines with four new
high-efficiency stainless steel turbines, generators, and transformers,
providing an additional 22 MW of generating capacity at Alcoa’s
Tapoco Cheoah plant. Annual generation would increase by 95,000
MWh (23% increase), and the project would reduce the likelihood
of an oil spill into the river with the replacement of water
cooled transformers and removal of lead and asbestos from all
four generating units.
City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities - up to $4.67
million for a project in Potlatch, WA – To add two 1.8 MW
Francis Turbines to the existing 81 MW Cushman No. 2 Dam, adding
23,500 MWh of annual generation (14% increase) and 3.6 MW of
capacity. In addition, the project will incorporate an upstream
fish collection pool to enable reintroduction of native fish
above the dam for the first time since the 1920s.
Hydropower Upgrades for Projects Less Than or Equal to 50 MW:
The City of Boulder, CO – up to $1.18 million for a project
in Boulder, CO – To upgrade the 100-year-old Boulder Canyon
Hydroelectric Project by replacing two older turbines with a
single, high-efficiency unit. The new turbine would operate at
a wider range of flows and higher efficiency ranges, resulting
in an increase in annual generation of 11,000 MWh (30% increase).
Upgrades to wiring and removal of asbestos would reduce environmental
hazards and improve safety.
Energy Northwest - up to $800,000 for a project in Packwood,
WA – To design, manufacture, and install a new state-of-the-art
Pelton Wheel Turbine at the Packwood Lake Hydroelectric facility.
The new turbine will have greater efficiency at low power operations,
increasing annual generation by 5,868 MWh (6% increase), and
will benefit the local fish population and create more sustainable
habitat conditions downstream.
Incorporated County of Los Alamos, NM - up to $4.56 million for
a project in Los Alamos, NM – To add a low flow turbine/generator
to the 13.8 MW hydroelectric plant in Abiquiu, New Mexico, increasing
the total plant capacity by 3 MW and allowing the dam to operate
when releases are below or above the capacity of the two existing
turbines. The upgrade will increase annual generation by 6,462
MWh (22% increase). The project’s environmental benefits
include higher dissolved oxygen content in downstream water and
increased minimum flows.
North Little Rock Electric Department - up to $450,000 for a
project in Little Rock, AR – To install an automated intake
maintenance device at its 39 MW hydroelectric facility on the
Arkansas River to clear debris currently obstructing the intake
and allow the facility to operate consistently at near peak efficiency
and significantly reduce the high cost of dredging. Air pollution
would be reduced in a non-attainment air basin as the debris
has been previously burned for removal.
Following negotiation of final funding amounts, projects are
expected to begin in 2010.
-DOE-
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Brigade
Tests New Concept in Iraq
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:24:00 -0600
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Today we launch Military Medical Technologies
Month at health.mil.
Visit health.mil/medtech for links to programs and offices across
the Military Health System that are using new technologies to
better provide service members, retirees, veterans and their
families with the best health care possible.
Posted by: Health.mil Staff
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UC Davis-Led Team Selected to Implement
USAID Wildlife Surveillance Project to Detect and PREDICT Emerging
Infectious Diseases
November 3, 2009
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Washington, D.C. - The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is pleased to announce
a partnership with UC Davis to monitor for and increase the local
capacity in "geographic hot spots" to identify the
emergence of new infectious diseases in high-risk wildlife such
as bats, rodents, and non-human primates that could pose a major
threat to human health. UC Davis leads a coalition of leading
experts in wildlife surveillance including Wildlife Conservation
Society, Wildlife Trust, The Smithsonian Institute, and Global
Viral Forecasting, Inc. This is a five-year cooperative agreement
with a ceiling of $75 million.
This project, named PREDICT, is part of the USAID Emerging Pandemic
Threats Program - a specialized set of projects that build on
the successes of the Agency's 30 years of work in disease surveillance,
training and outbreak response. PREDICT will focus on expanding
USAID's current monitoring of wild birds for H5N1 influenza to
more broadly address the role played by wildlife in spreading
of new disease threats.
PREDICT will be active in global hot spots where important wildlife
hosts species have significant interaction with domestic animals
and high-density human populations. In these regions, the team
will focus on detecting disease-causing organisms in wildlife
before they lead to human infection or death. Among the 1,461
pathogens recognized to cause diseases in humans, at least 60
percent are of animal origin. Predicting where these new diseases
may emerge , and detecting viruses and other pathogens before
they spread to people, holds the greatest potential to prevent
new pandemics.
PREDICT will be led by Dr. Stephen S. Morse of Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health, a leading emerging disease authority.
Other key staff include Dr. Jonna Mazet, the project's Deputy
Director; Dr. William Karesh, Senior Technical Advisor; Dr. Peter
Daszak, Technical Expert; and Dr. Nathan Wolfe, Technical Expert.
For more information about USAID and its Avian and Pandemic Influenza
Unit, please visit www.usaid.gov.
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DAI-Led Team Selected to Implement USAID
Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases
November 3, 2009
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Washington, D.C. - The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is pleased to announce
a partnership with DAI to strengthen the human capacity of countries
to identify and respond to outbreaks of newly emergent diseases
in a timely and sustainable manner. DAI leads a distinguished
team including the University of Minnesota, Tufts University,
Training Resources Group, Inc., and Ecology and Environment,
Inc. This is a five-year cooperative agreement with a ceiling
of $185 million.
This project, named RESPOND, is part of the USAID Emerging Pandemic
Threats Program - a specialized set of projects that build on
the successes of the Agency's 30 years of work in disease surveillance,
training and outbreak response. RESPOND will focus on the development
of outbreak investigation and response training that merges animal
and human health dynamics into a comprehensive capacity of disease
detection and control.
Incorporating animal and human health epidemiology and disease
surveillance, RESPOND will employ an integrated approach that
unites public and private sector organizations to combat emerging
disease on a global scale. The program will focus on long-term,
short-term and in-service training, and academic preparation
for health professionals. The program will also seek to establish
effective responses to counter outbreaks while they are still
within animal populations as well as strengthen the capacity
to respond to outbreaks within human communities.
RESPOND will be led by Dr. David Elkins, an epidemiologist and
public health specialist with 25 years of field experience. Other
key staff include Janelle Kempel, the project's deputy director,
Felicia Nutter, a wildlife veterinarian and instructor at Tufts
University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Douglas Hatch,
a medical epidemiologist with over 20 years experience in field
epidemiology training. The project will be managed out of USAID's
Avian and Pandemic Influenza Unit.
For more information about USAID, please visit www.usaid.gov.
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International Medical Corps-Led Team Selected
to Implement USAID Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases
November 3, 2009
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Washington, D.C. - The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is pleased to announce
a partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC) to strengthen
the human capacity of countries to identify and respond to outbreaks
of newly emergent diseases in a timely and sustainable manner.
IMC leads a distinguished team including Global Deterrence Alternatives
(GDA), TriMed Inc., MedPrep Consulting, and World Learning. This
is a three-year cooperative agreement with a ceiling of $6.65
million.
This project, named PREPARE, is part of the USAID Emerging Pandemic
Threats Program - a specialized set of projects that build on
the successes of the Agency's 30 years of work in disease surveillance,
training, and outbreak response. PREPARE will focus on the provision
of technical support for simulations and field tests of national,
regional and local pandemic preparedness plans to ensure that
countries have the capacity to implement response plans effectively
during pandemic events. This agreement builds on USAID experience
in the planning, design and implementation of tabletop and field
drill simulations to enhance the preparedness of countries and
regions against avian and pandemic influenza.
PREPARE will employ its unique eight-step approach, combined
with best practices and lessons-learned from previous USAID exercises
to deliver training, simulation exercises, and evidence-based
decision support to create capacities based on continuous refinement.
This will allow countries and regions to reach higher levels
of public health preparedness against infectious diseases with
pandemic potential.
PREPARE will be led by Dr. Liviu Vedrasco, MD, MPH, a humanitarian
and development specialist with 15 years of health project management
experience, including pandemic preparedness, in diverse international
settings. Other key staff include Dr. Donna Barbisch, a senior
exercise specialist and distinguished expert on complex public
health emergencies and catastrophic disasters; Dr. Scott Lilienbridge,
a senior professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Texas A&M,
and founder of the Center of Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness
at the University of Texas; and Dr. Stuart Weiss, former director
of the Center for Health Care Preparedness. The project will
be managed out of USAID's Avian and Pandemic Influenza Unit.
For more information about USAID, please visit www.usaid.gov.
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Readout
of Secretary Napolitano's Remarks to the International Conference
of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks
about the importance of information sharing to protect against
global security threats while ensuring privacy and civil liberties
protections at the International Conference of Data Protection
and Privacy Commissioners.
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USAID Awards Cooperative Agreement to
AED to Enhance Communications about Emerging Pandemic Threats
November 3, 2009
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Washington, D.C. - The United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) has awarded the Academy
for Educational Development (AED) a five-year, multimillion-dollar
cooperative agreement called PREVENT to develop and implement
effective behavior change and communications interventions that
reduce the risk of emerging zoonotic diseases.
PREVENT, which is slated to work in four
geographic areas (the Gangetic Plain, Amazon River Basin, Congo
River Basin, and Southeast Asia), is part of the USAID Emerging
Pandemic Threats Program - a specialized set of projects that
build on the successes of the Agency's 30 years of work in disease
surveillance, training and outbreak response.
"In recent times, 75 percent of all new human illnesses--such
as HIV, SARS, avian influenza, and H1N1--have emerged as a result
of the convergence of people, animals and our environment. These
diseases have had a devastating public health and economic impact
on large populations," said Dr. Dennis Carroll, director
of the Avian and Pandemic Influenza Unit at USAID. "The
speed with which they can spread across the increasingly interconnected
globe puts a premium on identification and launch of rapid containment
and response as early as possible when new diseases emerge. Being
able to identify these viruses before they move to full-scale
human to human transmission is the underlying objective of this
award."
AED's cross-cutting activities will identify high-risk practices
and groups and formulate behavior change strategies and interventions
to meet the challenges posed by these emerging diseases. This
award builds on the work AED has done over the past four years
in behavior change and communication related to H5N1 (avian flu)
and pandemic H1N1 influenza.
"AED is very pleased to be able to continue its work in
emerging infectious diseases under PREVENT. With the threats
from avian flu and now pandemic H1N1 influenza, more people now
recognize the critical importance that communication can play
in helping control disease outbreaks," said Margaret Parlato,
senior vice-president and director of AED's Global Health, Population,
and Nutrition Group.
AED, a private non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C.,
is joined by several leading partners in emerging infectious
diseases and behavior change and communication, including Global
Viral Forecasting Incorporated (GVFInc) and G6 Consulting.
GVFInc is a leader in conducting infectious disease research
and has piloted the first global early warning system to prevent
novel pandemics. By coupling innovative surveillance in field
sites throughout the world with a consortium of top laboratories,
GVFInc is able to characterize the diversity of viruses and other
agents as they move from animals into human populations.
G6 Consulting is a member of Brodeur Partners' companies founded
in 2004 expressly for the purpose of providing senior level consulting,
crisis communications, and primary and secondary research that
forms and drives communications for global movements.
The PREVENT project will be managed out of USAID's Avian and
Pandemic Influenza Unit.
For more information about USAID, please visit www.usaid.gov.
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X-38
Crew Return Vehicle Finds New Home
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
One of NASA's three X-38 Crew Return Vehicle technology demonstrators
that flew at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards
Air Force Base, Calif., a decade ago has found a new home in
America's heartland. In this image from test flights in 1999,
the X-38 research vehicle drops away from NASA's B-52 mothership
immediately after being released from the B-52's wing pylon.
More than 30 years earlier, this same B-52 launched the original
lifting-body vehicles flight tested by NASA and the Air Force
at what is now called the Dryden Flight Research Center and the
Air Force Flight Test Center. The wingless lifting body craft
was transferred this past weekend from NASA's Johnson Space Center
in Houston to the Strategic Air and Space Museum, located just
off Interstate 80 at Ashland, Neb., about 20 miles southeast
of Omaha. The X-38 adds to the museum's growing collection of
aerospace vehicles and other historical artifacts. The move of
the second X-38 built to the museum has a fitting connection,
as the X-38 vehicles were air-launched from NASA's famous B-52B
008 mothership. The B-52 bomber served as the backbone of the
Air Force's Strategic Air Command during the command's history.
Prior to cancellation, the X-38 program was developing the technology
for proposed vehicles that could return up to seven International
Space Station crewmembers to Earth in case of an emergency. These
vehicles would have been carried to the space station in the
cargo bay of a space shuttle and attached to station docking
ports. If an emergency arose that forced the ISS crew to leave
the space station, a Crew Return Vehicle would have undocked
and returned them to Earth much like the space shuttle, although
the vehicle would have deployed a parafoil for the final descent
and landing. Photo Credit: NASA/Carla Thomas
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Accredited
Laboratory Program (ALP) Directory for USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service
The November 2009 edition of the directory
is now available.
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X-38
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
One of NASA's three X-38 Crew Return Vehicle technology demonstrators
that flew at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards
Air Force Base, Calif., a decade ago has found a new home in
America's heartland. In this image from test flights in 1999,
the X-38 research vehicle drops away from NASA's B-52 mothership
immediately after being released from the B-52's wing pylon.
More than 30 years earlier, this same B-52 launched the original
lifting-body vehicles flight tested by NASA and the Air Force
at what is now called the Dryden Flight Research Center and the
Air Force Flight Test Center. The wingless lifting body craft
was transferred this past weekend from NASA's Johnson Space Center
in Houston to the Strategic Air and Space Museum, located just
off Interstate 80 at Ashland, Neb., about 20 miles southeast
of Omaha. The X-38 adds to the museum's growing collection of
aerospace vehicles and other historical artifacts. The move of
the second X-38 built to the museum has a fitting connection,
as the X-38 vehicles were air-launched from NASA's famous B-52B
008 mothership. The B-52 bomber served as the backbone of the
Air Force's Strategic Air Command during the command's history.
Prior to cancellation, the X-38 program was developing the technology
for proposed vehicles that could return up to seven International
Space Station crewmembers to Earth in case of an emergency. These
vehicles would have been carried to the space station in the
cargo bay of a space shuttle and attached to station docking
ports. If an emergency arose that forced the ISS crew to leave
the space station, a Crew Return Vehicle would have undocked
and returned them to Earth much like the space shuttle, although
the vehicle would have deployed a parafoil for the final descent
and landing. Photo Credit: NASA/Carla Thomas
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International
Vacancy Announcements: November 4 -- November 17, 2009
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Learning From 9/11: Organizational Change
in the New York City and Arlington County, Va., Police Departments
Read a brief
summary or download the full
publication (pdf, 32 pages).
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A
Review of the FBI's Involvement in and Observations of Detainee
Interrogations in Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan, and Iraq (Revised)
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New
Hiring Authority for Military Spouses Announced
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0600
New federal government hiring regulations allow for the noncompetitive
appointment of military spouses to federal civil service positions.
The intended effect of this new hiring authority is to facilitate
the entry of military spouses into the federal government as
part of an ongoing effort to recruit and retain skilled and experienced
members of the civilian armed forces.
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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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US-CERT Current Activity
Adobe Releases Update for Shockwave
Player
Original release date: November 4, 2009
at 9:04 am
Last revised: November 4, 2009 at 9:04 am
Adobe has released Shockwave Player 11.5.2.602
to address multiple
vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow
an
attacker to run malicious code on the user's machine.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Adobe security
bulletin APSB09-16 and update to Shockwave Player 11.5.2.602
to help
mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-16.html>
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US-CERT Current Activity
Sun Releases Update 17 for Java SE 6
Original release date: November 4, 2009
at 9:04 am
Last revised: November 4, 2009 at 9:04 am
Sun has released update 17 for Java SE
JDK 6 and Java SE JRE 6 to
address multiple vulnerabilities. The impacts of these vulnerabilities
include arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, denial
of
service, and information disclosure.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the Java the
Java SE 6 Update 17 release notes and apply any necessary updates
to
help mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html>
<http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp>
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Director
Gambrell Keynotes at NCIF's Annual Conference
November 4, 2009
[Gambrell-2009-9]
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OIP
FOIA Post for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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UST
Home Page for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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H(RED)
Health Care Rally
What: Rally
Start Time: Tuesday, November 10 at 1:30pm
End Time: Tuesday, November 10 at 2:30pm
Where: Christs Chapel (formerly St. Mark's)
To see more details and RSVP
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Residue
Violator Alert List for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Eligible Plant List for Mexico and
Australia have been revised. This information has recently been
updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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November
4, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 23 pages - 160 KB)
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November
2009 Quarterly Refunding Statement
November 4, 2009
TG346
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Minutes
of the Meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
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VA
Homeless Plan
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:37 -0600
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced plans on
Tuesday to end homelessness among veterans in the next five years.
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Center
Assesses Psychological Trauma Treatments
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -0600
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Shinseki
on Homeless Vets
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:07 -0600
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki announced a new initiative
that works with other federal and local agencies to end homelessness
among veterans in five years.
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Clinton
asserts nuke offer to Iran won't be changed
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 said Monday that the nuclear
offer to Iran, intended to restrain its potential for making
a nuclear weapon, should be fully accepted by Iran and will not
be changed....
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Lawmakers
seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By JOAN LOWYWASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers are moving to
ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic
devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like
the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis by 150
miles....
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Europeans
press US for climate deal
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By DESMOND BUTLERWASHINGTON (AP) -- European Union leaders
are looking for momentum on a global climate change deal out
of a summit with President Barack Obama on Tuesday....
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VA
secretary promises help for homeless veterans
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By KIMBERLY HEFLINGWASHINGTON (AP) -- Veterans Affairs
Secretary Eric Shinseki on Tuesday unveiled a plan to end veterans'
homelessness in five years, saying that without action the improvements
of recent years could be lost because of the bad economy....
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Clinton
diverts to Egypt for Mideast peace talks
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By ROBERT BURNSCAIRO (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary
Rodham Clinton made a hastily arranged stop in the Egyptian capital
Tuesday to consult with a longtime Arab ally amid indications
of a shifting U.S. strategy for getting Israel and the Palestinians
back to peace negotiations....
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Election
results: New Jersey governor
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 11:32 PM ET
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CNN
Poll: More Americans are saying that things are going well
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 11:39 PM ET
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Election
results: Virginia
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 11:44 PM ET
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Election
results: New York City
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 11:50 PM ET
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Election
results: New York 23rd district
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 11:53 PM ET
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Executive
Order Amending Executive Orders 13183 and 13494
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Statement
by the Press Secretary on S. 1818
S. 1818 is signed into law, renaming the Morris K. Udall Scholarship
and Excellence in National Environmental Policy and Native American
Public Policy Act of 1992.
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Biden
to Host Leading Scholars for a Discussion about the Challenges
Facing America’s Middle Class in the 21st Century Economy
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, November 5, at 10:30 AM EDT, Chair
of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Families, Vice
President Joe Biden, will host a panel of leading scholars for
a discussion about the unique challenges facing America’s
middle class in the 21st century economy.
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Readout
of the President’s Meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch
President Obama warmly welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch to the
White House this morning.
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Background
on the President's meeting with the President's Economic Recovery
Advisory Board
As the economy moves beyond crisis and into recovery, the President’s
Economic Recovery Advisory Board (PERAB) will hold a meeting
with the President to discuss long-term, innovation based ideas
to sustain growth and continue to create jobs of the future in
the Roosevelt Room
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 11/3/09
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The
Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship
Posted by Gary Locke on November 3, 2009 at 9:38 AM EST
Today we are beginning to accept nominations
for the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, which will take
place in Washington, D.C. next spring. This event is the direct
result of President Obama’s speech in Cairo last June. In
that speech, the President sought to establish a new beginning
built on the basis of mutual respect, the pursuit of partnerships
in areas of mutual interest, and the shared principles and aspirations
that bring us together as human beings.
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Yesterday's
Clean Energy Economy Forum
Posted by Secretary Ken Salazar on November 3, 2009 at 3:24 PM
EST
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Cybersecurity
Awareness Month Part V
Posted by John Brennan on November 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM EST
With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
now finished, I would like to remind everyone that cybersecurity
is not an issue that requires our attention only one month a
year. Instead, we need to be thinking about cybersecurity every
time we turn on a computer. Further, as the threat of cyber attacks
continues to increase, the U.S. Government and the nation as
a whole need to continue to develop and identify the young cybersecurity
experts who will keep our computers and digital networks secure
and resilient.
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10
Recovery Act Myths
Posted by G. Edward Deseve on November 3, 2009 at 6:27 PM EST
With last Friday’s unprecedented release
of information on Recovery.gov, we’ve begun to see lots
of interest in the specific types of projects that have been
funded by the Recovery Act. Even more specifically, we’re
seeing reports that Recovery Act funds have been spent on questionable
or wasteful funds.
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VIDEO:
Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State
from C-SPAN Recent Video Former Secretary
of State Albright spoke about a number of issues including operations
in Afghanistan, NATO, the Obama administration, anniversary of
the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Length: 36 min.
Published: Today at 7:25am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
from C-SPAN Recent Video President Obama
welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House in
advance of her historic speech to a joint meeting of Congress.
Chancellor Merkel’s remarks were in German and were translated.
Length: 9 min.
Published: Today at 9:10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
from C-SPAN Recent Video At this daily
briefing, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answered questions
about the future of Afghanistan, Tuesday’s elections and
the economy.
Length: 46 min.
Published: Today at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Sec. Shinseki Homeless Veterans Summit
Keynote Address
from C-SPAN Recent Video Department of
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki delivered the keynote
address at a homeless veteran summit about ending homelessness
among veterans within five years.
Length: 36 min.
Published: Today at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Address to Joint Meeting of Congress
from C-SPAN Recent Video Twenty-years after
the fall of the Berlin Wall, German Chancellor Angela Merkel
addressed a joint meeting of Congress to discuss issues around
the world including Afghanistan, climate change and int'l financial
regulation.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on U.S.-European Union Summit
from C-SPAN Recent Video President Obama
took part in the U.S.-European Union Summit and made remarks
from the White House Cabinet Room.
Length: 8 min.
Published: Today at 2:40pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Environment Cmte. Mark Up on Climate Change
from C-SPAN Recent Video Senator Barbara
Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Environment Committee began
committee meetings to mark up climate change and energy legislation.
First, we heard opening statements from Democratic members of
the Committee. Later, EPA Associate Administrator David McIntosh
answered committee members' questions about the bill.
Length:
Published: Today at 9am (ET)
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - November 3
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:11:58 -0600
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Secretary
Clinton Announces New Initiatives to Bolster Science and Technology Collaboration With Muslim Communities Around the
World
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:36:52 -0600
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Contact:
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130 For Immediate Release
November 03, 2009
Hoyer Statement on Release of Manager’s
Amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Majority Leader Steny
Hoyer (Md) released the following statement on the filling of
the Manager’s Amendment to the Affordable Health Care for
America Act:
“With the completion of the Manager’s Amendment to
the Affordable Health Care for America Act, we are now in the
final stage of moving this critical bill through the House. We
pledged we would make this amendment available for 72 hours before
a vote. Now that the Amendment is posted, the clock has started.
“There are few legislative efforts
that have received as much debate and discussion as health insurance
reform. Our Members have worked very hard on this legislation,
and I believe that as a result, we have a strong product that
will lower costs and provide greater health care stability for
all Americans. We are continuing to discuss this legislation
with our Members, and I will bring it to the Floor once we have
consensus and in keeping with our 72 hour pledge."
The Manager’s Amendment can be accessed
on the Rules Committee
website.
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
4, 2009
House Meets At… First Vote Predicted… Last Vote Predicted…
10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business 11:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
“One Minutes” (15 per side)
H.R.
3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 (Rep.
Maloney – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule)
Suspensions (6 Bills)
H.Res.
868 - Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements
of current and former female members of the Armed Forces (Rep.
Davis (CA) - Armed Services)
H.Con.Res.
139 - Congratulating the first graduating class of the United
States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary
and recognizing their contributions to the Nation (Rep. Lamborn
- Armed Services)
H.Res.
856 - Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD
21 (Rep. Nadler - Armed Services)
H.Res.
880 - Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges
to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries
(Rep. Cassidy - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
752 - Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at
the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary
and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted
from this and other disasters (Rep. Halvorson - Education and
Labor)
H.Res.
878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National
Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor)
Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills):
H.Res.
858 - Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation on its
40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments
and contributions (Rep. Engel - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural
resources (Rep. Blumenauer - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
863 - Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United
States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources
to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing
November 2 as World Pneumonia Day (Rep. Shea-Porter - Foreign
Affairs)
H.Res.
641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign
Affairs)
* 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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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR NOVEMBER 3,
2009
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (6):
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.
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.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.Res.
736 - Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on
"Dedication Day", November 19, 2009 (Rep. Platts -
Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res.
867 - Calling on the President and the Secretary of State
to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration
of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission
on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen
- Foreign Affairs)
Postponed Suspension Votes (5):
H.Res.
858 - Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation on its
40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments
and contributions (Rep. Engel - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural
resources (Rep. Blumenauer - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
711 - Calling on the United States Government and the international
community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs
of Sri Lanka's Tamil internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently
living in government-run camps by supporting the release of such
IDPs, implementing and facilitating an independent oversight
of the process of release and resettlement, and allowing foreign
aid groups to provide relief and resources to such IDPs (Rep.
Davis (IL) - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
863 - Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United
States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources
to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing
November 2 as World Pneumonia Day (Rep. Shea-Porter - Foreign
Affairs)
H.Res.
641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign
Affairs)
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