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Japan
Pledges More Aid to Burma if Political Prisoners are Released
from VOA News: Politics Prime Minister
Yukio Hatoyama urges Burma to release detained opposition leader
Aung San Suu Kyi before next year's election
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China's
Premier Pledges $10 billion in Loans to Africa
from VOA News: Politics Chinese Premier
Wen Jiabao also says Beijing will cancel debts owed it by some
of the continent's poorest nations
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Obama:
Iraq Election Law an "Important Milestone"
from VOA News: Politics President says
move helps clear way for planned withdrawal of US troops
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Adequacy
of Contract Oversight during the U.S. Drawdown from Iraq
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with a hearing
before the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan
examining the adequacy of contract oversight during the U.S.
drawdown from Iraq, the latest Quarterly Report to the United
States Congress from the Office of the Special Inspector General
for Iraq Reconstruction, as well as a series of reports from
the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
concerning the management of development and reconstruction funds
in Iraq, a Center for Strategic and International Studies report
providing recommendations for the creation of a strategic partnership
with Iraq, a Brookings Institution article assessing the needs
of Iraq's economy, a Jamestown Foundation article evaluating
the challenges facing efforts to pacify Northern Iraq and the
implications for the American military presence in the region,
and a Small Wars Journal article reviewing U.S. operations in
Fallujah from 2004 to 2007. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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The
Role of Civil Society in Counterterrorism
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Terrorism MiPAL has been updated with a Department
of the Treasury release featuring details on the removal of three
former terrorist supporters from the specially designated nationals
list, a Foreign Policy Research Institute report examining the
intersections of politics and terrorism in the Arab Middle East,
a presentation by the Co-Director of the Center on Global Counterterrorism
Cooperation concerning the role of civil society in counterterrorism,
and remarks by a United Nations official providing a status update
on al Qaeda and the Taliban. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are
in bold.
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Political
Situation in Honduras
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Western Hemisphere Regional Policy Overview
has been updated with a State Department briefing reviewing recent
developments in Honduras, as well as a collection of articles
from the Heritage Foundation, Council on Foreign Relations, and
Americas Quarterly analyzing a variety of issues concerning the
political situation in Honduras, a State Department release providing
details on the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement, a
Nuclear Threat Initiative article analyzing the approach towards
strategic nuclear developments in Brazil's new National Defense
Strategy, a Center for Naval Analysis report assessing the impacts
of climate change on Colombia's national and regional security,
and a Disarmament Forum article examining the state of arms brokering
control in the Americas. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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The
Effect of Nuclear Proliferation on International Politics
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Weapons of Mass Destruction MiPAL has been
updated with a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace article
arguing against the resumption of nuclear testing, a Nuclear
Threat Initiative article assessing the outcome of the Comprehensive
Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) 2009 Article XIV Conference, a
Harvard University report evaluating the effect of nuclear proliferation
on international politics, a Centro Brasileiro de Relações
Internacionais report calling for the full implementation and
enforcement of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a
French Institute of International Relations report analyzing
the implications of international numerical imbalances in nuclear
weapons stocks, and a Disarmament Forum article featuring recommendations
for the curbing of illicit brokering in Weapons of Mass Destruction-related
items. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the
latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.
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Afghanistan's
Security Environment
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with a
Military Review article analyzing the Vietnam War as a template
for the conflict in Afghanistan, a Government Accountability
Office report assessing Afghanistan's security environment, a
series of Council on Foreign Relations interviews featuring the
former U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations' thoughts
on the political situation in Afghanistan and remarks by the
Commanding General of the Combined-Security Transition Command
- Afghanistan on the need for more Afghan troops to secure Afghanistan,
remarks by the President in reaction to President Karzai's re-election,
an Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit report evaluating
the successes and failures of Afghanistan's 2009 elections, remarks
by the Senior Policy Advisor to the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan
on prospects for a reconciliation with the Taliban, and a report
from the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security
Studies and the Foreign Policy Research Institute assessing the
need to reform the Afghan National Police. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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CONTRACT
OP: Azerbaijan: Socar Waste Management Facility Project
from USTDA Contracting Opportunities With
USTDA Grant Recipients by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster)The
Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data
(collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested
U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and
capability to develop a feasibility study to a) evaluate the
technical, economic, and financial feasibility of developing
a new (or upgraded) waste management facility in Azerbaijan.
b) Provide suggestions for the design, construction, and operation
of the facility.
Open Date: 10/7/09 | End Date: 11/23/09
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CONTRACT
OP: Kazakhstan: Maritime Legal and Regulatory Technical Assistance
Project
from USTDA Contracting Opportunities With
USTDA Grant Recipients by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster)The
Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data
(collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested
U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and
capability to perform technical assistance to a) assist KMG Transcaspian
LLP in defining the International Treaty Accessions, Maritime
laws and Regulations that Kazakhstan has to implement and to,
b) establish a definition of how these requirements should be
implemented.
Open Date: 11/6/09 | End Date: 12/11/09
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DatelinERS
Newsletter
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New The DatelinERS newsletter offers concise summaries of ERS
reports and events with links to areas within our website. You
can find it in our newsroom at www.ers.usda.gov/News/.
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UN
Budget Committee Recommends Appointments to Subsidiary Bodies
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Conflicts
over Water Have Potential to Be Catalyst for Peace, Cooperation,
Specialist Tells Second Committee Panel Discussion
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UN
Security Council Press Statement on Elections in Afghanistan
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Lago
Opening Statement before the Senate Banking Committeefrom U.S.
Treasury - Press Releases - All November 5, 2009
TG-352
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Cohen
Testimony before Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs
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Treasury
Designates Bank Mellat Subsidiary and Chairman Under Proliferation
Authority
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Assistant
Secretary Michael S. Barr Remarks to ALI-ABA Conference on Life
Insurance November 5, 2009
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Treasury
Announces Additional initial closing ofLegacy Securities Public
Private Investment Fund
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Statement
by Secretary Geithner at the G-20 Meeting of Finance Ministers
and Central Bank Governors
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Obama
Signs Homebuyer, Jobless Aid Bill
from TIME.com Top Politics Stories President
Barack Obama signed into law a $24 billion economic stimulus
bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending
unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless
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SEC
Charges Former Executives Of Milwaukee-Based Medical Software
Provider With Accounting Fraud
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases The
Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Milwaukee-based
Merge Healthcare Incorporated and two former senior executives
for their roles in an accounting fraud that ultimately caused
the company's stock price to drop by two-thirds during a seven-month
period.
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SEC
Sues Value Line Inc. and Two Senior Officers for $24 Million
Fraudulent Scheme
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases The
Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York City-based
investment adviser Value Line Inc., its CEO, its former Chief
Compliance Officer and its affiliated broker-dealer with defrauding
the Value Line family of mutual funds by charging over $24 million
in bogus brokerage commissions on mutual fund trades funneled
through Value Line's affiliated broker-dealer, Value Line Securities,
Inc. (VLS).
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SEC
Charges 13 Additional Individuals and Entities in Galleon Insider
Trading Case
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases The
Securities and Exchange Commission today announced additional
charges in its insider trading enforcement action against billionaire
Raj Rajaratnam and Galleon Management LP by charging 13 additional
individuals and entities, including three hedge fund managers,
three professional traders at New York-based Schottenfeld Group,
and a senior executive at Atheros Communications, a California-based
developer of networking technologies.
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SEC
Charges Wall Street Lawyers and Traders in $20 Million Insider
Trading Scheme
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases The
Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a pair of lawyers
for tipping inside information in exchange for kickbacks as well
as six Wall Street traders and a proprietary trading firm involved
in a $20 million insider trading scheme.
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Statement
by Chairman Schapiro on IASB and FASB Commitment to Improve IFRS
and U.S. GAAP and to Bring About Their Convergence
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases
SEC Chairman Mary L. Schapiro today made the following statement:
"I am greatly encouraged by the commitment of the IASB and
the FASB to provide greater transparency to the standard setting
process and their convergence efforts. I believe that these efforts
will result in improved financial information provided to investors."
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SEC's
New Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation Adds
Experts to Senior Ranks
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases The
Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that three
experts in the fields of risk management, structured finance
and corporate transactions have been named to senior positions
at the SEC's newly-established Division of Risk, Strategy, and
Financial Innovation. The Division was created in September to
enhance the agency's capabilities and help identify developing
risks and trends in the financial markets.
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House
backs anti-abortion amendment
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a
ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the
proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.
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Thousands
of Japanese protest U.S. base plan
from Reuters: Politics GINOWAN, Japan (Reuters)
- Thousands of Japanese gathered in sweltering heat on the southern
island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand that a U.S. Marine base
be moved out of the region, days ahead of a visit by President
Barack Obama.
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Obama
"absolutely confident" on Senate health bill
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was "absolutely
confident" the Senate would follow the lead of the House
of Representatives in passing legislation to overhaul the healthcare
system.
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Iraq
poll law step toward U.S. withdrawal: Obama
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- President Barack Obama said on Sunday the approval of a long-delayed
election law by Iraq's parliament would allow the polls to go
ahead early next year and pave the way for the withdrawal of
U.S. forces.
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House
passes historic health bill
from Politico.com: Politics by Patrick
O'Connor $1.2T health care reform clears House Sat. evening.
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Pelosi
wins the day
from Politico.com: Politics by Jonathan
Allen With Saturday's vote, Pelosi proves herself yet again.
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Obama
touts health, Iraq 'milestones'
from Politico.com: Politics by Carol E.
LeePOTUS praises what he calls "two milestones."
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Veterans
groups boost lobbying
from Politico.com: Lobbyists by Jen DiMascio
From the hawkish to the dovish, they want to change how America
thinks about Afghanistan.
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API
names new lobbyist
from Politico.com: Lobbyists by Mike Allen
Martin J. Durbin will be the new Executive VP of Gov't Affairs
for the American Petroleum Institute.
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Cao
jolts House
from Politico.com: congress by Jonathan
AllenAnh 'Joseph' Cao hands Democrats their only Republican vote
on health care reform.
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Comptroller
of the Currency Hosts Community Bank Directors Workshop in Tampa,
Florida
from OCC News Releases by Office of the
Comptroller of the CurrencyThe Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency will host a workshop for national community bank directors
in Tampa, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency, December 8, 2009.
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OCC
Chief of Staff Delivers Remarks at the National Community Investment
Fund’s Annual Development Banking Conference
from OCC News Releases by Office of the
Comptroller of the CurrencyThe Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency's Chief of Staff and Public Affairs John G. Walsh delivered
remarks today before attendees of the National Community Investment
Fund's Annual Development Banking Conference in Chicago.
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New
York Fed posts loan rates for November 3 TALF operation
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New
York Fed announces $1.1 billion in TALF loans requested at November
3 facility
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NTIA
Awards Grants for Broadband Mapping and Planning
from NTIA NTIA awarded grants to fund broadband
mapping and planning activities in Alabama, Idaho, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming under NTIA's
State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. The program,
funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will increase
broadband access and adoption through better data collection
and broadband planning.
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The
Free Exercise of Religion (Amendment #1-S)
from Legislative Analyst's Office This
measure would adopt several amendments to the State Constitution
regarding the free exercise of religion.
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Religious
Freedom (Amendment #1-S)
from Legislative Analyst's Office This
measure would adopt several amendments to the State Constitution
regarding the free exercise of religion.
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Jack
Herer Cannabis Hemp Initiative
from Legislative Analyst's Office This
measure is related to the use, possession, and sale of marijuana.
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Legislative
Term Limits Reform Act of 2010 (Amendment #1-S)
from Legislative Analyst's Office This
measure amends the Constitution to reduce the total number of
years that an individual could serve in the Legislature during
his or her lifetime from 14 years to 12 years. This measure would
allow future legislators to serve in either or both houses of
the Legislature for up to their entire term limits of 12 years.
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GAO-10-191T,
U.S. Postal Service: Financial Challenges Continue, with Relatively
Limited Results from Recent Revenue-Generation Efforts, November
5, 2009
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GAO-10-172R,
Defense Logistics: Department of Defense's Annual Report on the
Status of Prepositioned Materiel and Equipment Can Be Further
Enhanced to Better Inform Congress, November 4, 2009
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GAO-10-167R,
Defense Infrastructure: The Army Needs to Establish Priorities,
Goals, and Performance Measures for Its Arsenal Support Program
Initiative, November 5, 2009
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GAO-10-93R,
Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2009 Highway Trust
Fund Excise Taxes, November 5, 2009
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GAO-10-92R,
Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2009 Airport and
Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes, November 5, 2009
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GAO-10-178R,
Afghanistan's Security Environment, November 5, 2009
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GAO-10-222T,
National Archives: Progress and Risks in Implementing its Electronic
Records Archive Initiative, November 5, 2009
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GAO-10-2,
Information Technology: Agencies Need to Improve the Implementation
and Use of Earned Value Techniques to Help Manage Major System
Acquisitions, October 8, 2009
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GAO-10-52,
Millennium Challenge Corporation: MCC Has Addressed a Number
of Implementation Challenges, but Needs to Improve Financial
Controls and Infrastructure Planning, November 6, 2009
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FOMC
statement
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Restructuring
of check processing operations in the Third and Fourth districts,
Regulation CC
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Financial
Management Service: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury
from FMS Press Releases Updated 11/6/2009:
RSS. Change of Mailing Address. for Benefit Checks. Checks &
Payments. Child Support Enforcement. Debt Collection. Direct
Deposit. Missing Federal Checks. Withholdings & Offsets.
Index to All FAQ's. Contact FMS. FMS Program Contacts. Direct
Express Card. Economic Statistics. EFTPS. Governmentwide Debt
Collection.
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FTC
Charges 'Credit Card' Companies with Deceptive Marketing
from (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press
Releases Commission's Order Prohibits Limitations on Discount
Real Estate Listings
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Salazar
Highlights Fast-Track Renewable Energy Projects
from DOI News Releases WASHINGTON, D.C.
-- Citing what he called America’s urgent need for a diverse
energy supply, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today detailed
several renewable energy projects that are on a fast track, including
a 400-megawatt solar tower development available for public review
and five others that are poised to begin environmental impact
studies.
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Secretary
Salazar to Keynote Great Plains Energy Expo
from DOI News Releases On Monday, November
9, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will deliver keynote
remarks at the Great Plains Energy Expo and Showcase at the Civic
Center in Bismarck, North Dakota as part of his renewable energy
and climate impacts tour of the region.
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DNI
Blair Addresses the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
from DNI Recent Speeches Director of National
Intelligence Dennis C. Blair Addressed the World Affairs Council
of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 6,
2009.
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H.R.
3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committe on Financial
Servies on October 15, 2009
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H.R.
3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as introduced on October 29, 2009
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The
National Flood Insurance Program: Factors Affecting Actuarial
Soundness
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H.R.
3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the amendment in the nature of a substitute as introduced
on November 3, 2009
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H.R.
3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as introduced on October 29, 2009, incorporating
the manager's amendment from November 3, 2009
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Monthly
Budget Review
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Based on
the Monthly Treasury Statement for September and the Daily Treasury
Statements for October
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S.
1677, Defense Production Reauthorization Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as cleared by the Congress on September 23, 2009,
and signed by the President on September 30, 2009
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H.R.
3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as introduced on October 29, 2009 and incorporating
the manager's amendment from November 3, 2009 (updated to reflect
enactment of H.R. 3548)
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VIDEO:
House Floor Debate on Health Care: Ways & Means Committee
from C-SPAN Recent Video House Ways &
Means Committee Members debate the Affordable Health Care for
America Act.
Length:
Published: Saturday at 4:05pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Members Press Briefing on Stupak Amendment
from C-SPAN Recent Video Rep. Stupak (D-MI)
and other House members discuss the abortion amendment in the
Health Care bill.
Length:
Published: Saturday at 11:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) interviewed by David Wasserman &
Jonathan Allen
from C-SPAN Recent Video Democratic Congressional
Campaign Cmte. Chair Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reflects the
GOP victories in the VA & NJ Governor races and looks ahead
to the 2010 congressional races.
Length: 32 min.
Published: Today at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA)
from C-SPAN Recent Video Gov. Ed Rendell
(D-PA) takes a look at how the state of Pennsylvania has used
the stimulus funds it received, the overall impact the economy
has had on the state, as well as health care & unemployment
issues.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Today at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Rose Garden Statement
from C-SPAN Recent Video Pres. Obama spoke
about the passage of the House health care legislation and the
passage of new election laws by the Iraqi Parliament.
Length: 5 min.
Published: Today at 1:15pm (ET)
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Obama
will meet Netanyahu at White House
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By STEVEN R. HURSTWASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House announced
Sunday that President Barack Obama would be meeting with Benjamin
Netanyahu during the Israeli prime minister's trip to Washington
to address Jewish groups, ending days of uncertainty....
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House
Passes Landmark Health Care Reform
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels
Union members have rallied for health care across the country.
This is what progress looks like. Tonight,
by a 220-215 vote, the U.S. House has passed a historic health
care reform bill that will improve the nation’s health care
system, covering millions of uninsured and making insurance work
better for those who have it.
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Thank
Your Representatives for Passing Health Care Reform
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels
Last night, 220 members of Congress showed
they’re on the side of working families, not big insurance
companies. They’ve earned our thanks for keeping their promises
and passing landmark health care reform.
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Statement
of President Barack Obama on House Passage of the Affordable
Health Care for America Act
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Bills
Signed Into Law by the President, 11/06/09
On Friday, November 6, 2009, the President signed the following
bills into law.
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History:
The House Debates Health Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee on November 7, 2009 at 5:33 PM EST
Today the House reaches another major milestone
in the effort to pass health insurance reform, and effort decades
in the making.
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With
victory in House, health care reform moves to Senate
Posted: November 8th, 2009 08:35 AM ET
Washington (CNN) - The House of Representatives passed a sweeping
health care bill Saturday night with a tight vote of 220-215,
making it the biggest expansion of health care coverage since
Medicare was created more than 40 years ago.
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Pollsters
sound off on health care, economy, 2010 midterms
Posted: November 8th, 2009 11:59 AM ET
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Obama:
Now up to Senate to complete work on health care bill
Posted: November 8th, 2009 01:32 PM ET
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Health
Care Reform Passes the House
House Democrats narrowly clinched a landmark victory on a sweeping
health care overhaul Saturday night, voting 220-215 to deliver
President Obama a key win on his top domestic priority, Roll
Call reports.
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Healthcare
Bill to the Senate
"With the House's landmark vote complete, Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid is facing dissent in the Democratic ranks over
his health-care strategy -- leaving him struggling to meet a
Christmas deadline and fielding White House pressure to get the
bill done," reports Politico.
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USS
New York Receives Official Commission
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:16:00 -0600
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Democrats Promote Fair & Open Process
On Health Reform
In 2003, the Republican Majority passed
the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 authorizing a massive
overhaul of the Medicare program – arguably the single most
important legislative proposal considered in the 108th Congress
and the largest change to Medicare in its history. The original
House bill was first introduced on June 16th, rushed through
committees, and was brought to the Floor for a vote a scant 11
days later. The conference report was introduced, debated and
voted on in little more than a day. Both the vote on the original
House bill and the conference report required martial law consideration
with little notice for the public and Democrats to review and
understand the ramifications of this expensive and complicated
legislation. The Republican record cannot compare to the open,
transparent process that Democrats have employed throughout the
current debate on health reform.
Click here
to read more.
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The FDA Data Standards Council’s website
was updated Saturday, November 7, 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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DNC Chairman Kaine Praises the House
of Representatives Vote to Pass Health Insurance Reform
Democratic National Committee Chairman
Tim Kaine Issues Statement Praising the House of Representative’s
Historic Vote to Pass Health Insurance Reform
WASHINGTON – Tonight the House of
Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America
Act, landmark health reform legislation that will ensure every
American has access to quality, affordable, stable and secure
health care coverage. The legislation, which cracks down on some
of the insurance industry’s worst practices, would extend
coverage to 36 million Americans and cut the deficit by $104
billion over ten years. Groups representing doctors and farmers,
seniors, consumers, and cancer patients have endorsed the bill.
It passed the House with only one Republican vote in support
of the measure.
“This day has been a long time coming.
Teddy Roosevelt first called for health reform nearly 100 years
ago, but today – in the face of furious lobbying by the
insurance industry and nearly unanimous opposition from Republicans
– House Democrats accomplished something no other Congress
has been able to do: pass comprehensive health reform legislation.
I want to thank President Obama for his extraordinary leadership
on this issue, and extend my congratulations to Speaker Pelosi,
Majority Leader Hoyer, Chairmen Waxman, Miller and Rangel, Congressman
Clyburn and countless others in the U.S. House of Representatives
for taking this historic step.
“The Affordable Health Care for America
Act will provide more security and stability to people who already
have insurance by enacting much needed reforms to the insurance
industry. No longer will an insurance company be able to deny
someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition, or cancel
someone’s coverage when they get sick. The Act will provide
more quality, affordable choices for the millions of Americans
who are uninsured. And the bill will bring down the high costs
of care, for American families and businesses, while lowering
our deficit.
“This historic day would not have
been possible without the tireless efforts of Organizing for
America (OFA) in rallying the public to see through Republican
scare-tactics and lies and energizing them behind the cause of
our generation – meaningful health insurance reform. In
total, more than 2 million people participated in OFA’s
grassroots campaign for reform by signing pledges, sharing their
personal stories and hosting and attending one of the thousands
of local events in all 50 states and all 435 Congressional Districts.
In the final week of August and the first week of September alone
over 110,000 people attended a pro-reform event providing the
necessary momentum that made possible this monumental achievement.
“Americans from all walks of life
have endorsed this legislation. The AARP endorsed the bill because
they believe it will reduce health care costs and expand coverage
for older Americans. The American Medical Association and the
American Nurses Association have lent their support because they
believe it will help to fix the problems in our broken system
and strengthen the doctor-patient relationship. The Consumers
Union endorsed the bill because they believe it will create a
more secure, affordable health care system, and the National
Farmers’ Union has given their support because it will help
Americans who live in rural areas access care.
“Despite the overwhelming support
this legislation has received and despite a strong mandate from
the public for action, the Republicans have held tight to their
just-say-no approach, firmly rooting the GOP on the side of the
insurance lobby and the status quo that is breaking American
families and small businesses. It is evident from their obstructionism
that the Republicans are more interested in protecting their
own reputations and political fortunes than ensuring that our
generation and generations to come have the best possible access
to health care. Unfortunately for the Republican Party, their
misguided and shameful campaign to kill health reform looks doomed
to fail – something all Americans should be thankful for.
“Today, Congressional Democrats put
opponents of reform on notice: the status quo is unsustainable
and inaction is not an option. This vote doesn’t mark the
end of this process – we still have a ways to go –
but it is a critical milestone on the road to passing health
insurance reform. The American people want reform – they
need reform – and Democrats will not rest until we pass
comprehensive health reform legislation.”
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER
Tonight, the House passed the Affordable
Health Care for America Act – legislation that will make
health care more affordable, accessible and secure for all Americans.
The bill, which has the support of the AARP, the American Medical
Association, and Consumers Union – will lower health care
costs for families and small businesses, expand access to coverage
for an additional 36 million Americans, enhance benefits and
services for seniors, and include significant new protections
that will benefit all health care consumers.
Leader Hoyer joins Democratic Leadership, Chairmen,
and Members for a press conference following House
passage of the Affordable Health Care for America
Act.
I am proud of what the House accomplished
today, and it is my hope that the Senate will build upon the
House’s momentum and work with us to ensure that health
care reform is enacted into law.
Health reform is particularly important to us as we face an economic
downturn that has cost many families their health insurance or
forced employers to weaken health benefits. While job losses
are continuing to improve from where they were a year ago, the
unemployment numbers released this week by the Department of
Labor for the month of October are far too high. On Friday, the
President signed into law an extension of unemployment insurance
benefits, which Congress passed this past week. This will provide
direct relief to those who need it most, as well as stimulate
the economy. In the weeks and months ahead, Congress will continue
efforts to spur economic growth and get Americans back to work.
Next week, House Members will return to their Districts to be
with their constituents as we observe Veterans Day. This is a
time to reaffirm our support for every American service member,
both the 25 million living veterans and those we have lost, who
fought to protect our freedoms. The horrific outburst of violence
at Fort Hood this week reminds us that the sacrifice and service
of America’s veterans is considerable and constant, and
we are eternally grateful for the patriotism of our troops and
those who make the selfless and courageous decision to risk their
lives in the service of our nation.
Sincerely yours,
STENY H. HOYER
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MAJORITY NEWS UPDATE
Hoyer Delivers Opening Statement on Affordable
Health Care for America Act
Leader Hoyer delivered the opening statement of general debate
on the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which passed the
House today.
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release
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Floor statement
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media appearances
Hoyer Statement on the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance
Act of 2009
Leader Hoyer spoke on the House Floor in support of the Worker,
Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which passed
the House 403-12.
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release
Hoyer Statement on October Jobs Report
This week, the Department of Labor announced unemployment numbers
for the month of October.
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release
Majority Leader Hoyer Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Fall
of the Berlin Wall
Leader Hoyer spoke at a Helsinki Commission event this week marking
the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Health
care bill PASSES in the house
Last night The Affordable Health Care for
America Act, or H.R. 3962 passed, disallowing insurance from
denying coverage to anyone with a pre-existing condition or charging
higher premiums based on gender or medical history. It also provides
federal subsidies to those who cannot afford it and guarantees
coverage for 96 percent of Americans, according to the nonpartisan
Congressional Budget Office.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/08/health.care/index.html
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McHugh/Casey
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:25:54 -0600
Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff GEN
George Casey, Jr. speak with reporters providing an update on
the Fort Hood shootings.
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ADM and Mrs. Mullen issue a joint statement of thanks for military
members' and families' service.
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Congressman Kucinich addresses vote
on H.R. 3962
While the political process in Washington suffers through its
grotesque pantomime on health care, let us prepare our neighborhoods,
our communities, our states for the eventual triumph of single
payer health care.
Download, print and circulate the petition among
friends and neighbors.
(November 7, 2009)
Congressman Dennis Kucinich after voting
against H.R. 3962 addresses why he voted NO, stating:
"We have been led to believe that
we must make our health care choices only within the current
structure of a predatory, for-profit insurance system which makes
money not providing health care. We cannot fault the insurance
companies for being what they are. But we can fault legislation
in which the government incentivizes the perpetuation, indeed
the strengthening, of the for-profit health insurance industry,
the very source of the problem. When health insurance companies
deny care or raise premiums, co-pays and deductibles they are
simply trying to make a profit. That is our system."
"Clearly, the insurance companies
are the problem, not the solution. They are driving up the cost
of health care. Because their massive bureaucracy avoids paying
bills so effectively, they force hospitals and doctors to hire
their own bureaucracy to fight the insurance companies to avoid
getting stuck with an unfair share of the bills. The result is
that since 1970, the number of physicians has increased by less
than 200% while the number of administrators has increased by
3000%. It is no wonder that 31 cents of every health care dollar
goes to administrative costs, not toward providing care. Even
those with insurance are at risk. The single biggest cause of
bankruptcies in the U.S. is health insurance policies that do
not cover you when you get sick."
"But instead of working toward the
elimination of for-profit insurance, H.R. 3962 would put the
government in the role of accelerating the privatization of health
care. In H.R. 3962, the government is requiring at least 21 million
Americans to buy private health insurance from the very industry
that causes costs to be so high, which will result in at least
$70 billion in new annual revenue, much of which is coming from
taxpayers. This inevitably will lead to even more costs, more
subsidies, and higher profits for insurance companies - a bailout
under a blue cross."
"By incurring only a new requirement
to cover pre-existing conditions, a weakened public option, and
a few other important but limited concessions, the health insurance
companies are getting quite a deal. The Center for American Progress'
blog, Think Progress, states, 'since the President signaled that
he is backing away from the public option, health insurance stocks
have been on the rise.' Similarly, healthcare stocks rallied
when Senator Max Baucus introduced a bill without a public option.
Bloomberg reports that Curtis Lane, a prominent health industry
investor, predicted a few weeks ago that 'money will start flowing
in again' to health insurance stocks after passage of the legislation.
Investors.com last month reported that pharmacy benefit managers
share prices are hitting all-time highs, with the only industry
worry that the Administration would reverse its decision not
to negotiate Medicare Part D drug prices, leaving in place a
Bush Administration policy."
"During the debate, when the interests
of insurance companies would have been effectively challenged,
that challenge was turned back. The 'robust public option' which
would have offered a modicum of competition to a monopolistic
industry was whittled down from an initial potential enrollment
of 129 million Americans to 6 million. An amendment which would
have protected the rights of states to pursue single-payer health
care was stripped from the bill at the request of the Administration.
Looking ahead, we cringe at the prospect of even greater favors
for insurance companies."
"Recent rises in unemployment indicate
a widening separation between the finance economy and the real
economy. The finance economy considers the health of Wall Street,
rising corporate profits, and banks' hoarding of cash, much of
it from taxpayers, as sign of an economic recovery. However in
the real economy - in which most Americans live - the recession
is not over. Rising unemployment, business failures, bankruptcies
and foreclosures are still hammering Main Street."
"This health care bill continues the
redistribution of wealth to Wall Street at the expense of America's
manufacturing and service economies which suffer from costs other
countries do not have to bear, especially the cost of health
care. America continues to stand out among all industrialized
nations for its privatized health care system. As a result, we
are less competitive in steel, automotive, aerospace and shipping
while other countries subsidize their exports in these areas
through socializing the cost of health care."
"Notwithstanding the fate of H.R.
3962, America will someday come to recognize the broad social
and economic benefits of a not-for-profit, single-payer health
care system, which is good for the American people and good for
America's businesses, with of course the notable exceptions being
insurance and pharmaceuticals."
Please
know the struggle for real health care reform will continue.
Contribute, we can make a difference.
Thank you.
The Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee
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Spray at Top of Trilateral Meeting with Estonia and Latvia
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateHotel Adlon
Berlin, Germany
November 8, 2009
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