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First
full Senate health care showdown could happen next week
Posted: November 11th, 2009 08:31 AM ET
From CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent
Dana Bash
Harry Reid is hoping to start debate on Senate health care legislation
next week.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - The first crucial showdown over health care
reform by the full Senate could come as early as next Tuesday.
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Obama
considering 4 options for Afghanistan, sources say
Posted: November 11th, 2009 04:31 PM ET
From CNN's Suzanne Malveaux and Mike Mount
Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama
is considering four scenarios to move forward in Afghanistan,
and was expected to discuss them at Wednesday's eighth meeting
with his war council, sources told CNN.
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Obama
Meets Again on Afghanistan
President Obama meets this afternoon with his national security
team for the eighth time to discuss what to do in Afghanistan.
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APEC
foreign ministers start discussions in Singapore
from RIA Novosti
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UN
urges Israeli settlement freeze
A senior United Nations official on Tuesday
called on Israel to freeze all settlement activity in the Occupied
Palestinian Territory.
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UAE
shares extend winning streak on recovery hopes
from UAE News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) UAE shares extended
gains for a third day on Wednesday in line with global rallies,
after a surge on Wall Street revived optimism about recovery.
Real estate heavyweigh...
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Asian
markets mostly up at midday
from Malaysia News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com KUALA LUMPUR: Asian stocks rose, driving
the MSCI Asia Pacific Index higher for a fourth day on signs
of stimulus policies around the world are helping to revive the
global economy. According to a Blo...
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Iraq
takes part in UN convention against corruption
by Keonee Iraq takes part in UN convention
against corruption November 10, 2009 - 02:22:22 BAGHDAD
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Caine
calls for national service
from BBC News | UK | World Edition National
service should be reintroduced to give young people "a sense
of belonging rather than a sense of violence", says Sir
Michael Caine.
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Rise
in UK unemployment slowing
from BBC News | UK | World Edition The
UK jobless total rose to 2.46 million in the three months to
September, but the increase was the smallest since May 2008.
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Disarmament
Can Provide Means for Peace, Development, Secretary-General Tells
Religions for Peace Global Youth Campaign for Shared Security
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UN
General Assembly: Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary)
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States
Parties to International Civil and Political Rights Covenant
Elect Mahjoub El Haiba (Morocco) to Fill Vacancy on Human Rights
Committee
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UN
Secretary-General Welcomes Formation of Government in Lebanon
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UN
Secretary-General, Addressing Contracting Parties to Protocol
V to Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, Urges Stronger
Measures to Help Victims
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Treasury
Announcement Regarding the Capital Assistance Program
from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
November 9, 2009
TG-359
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Abortion's
Hold on Healthcare and Politics
from Real Clear Politics - TIME.com by
David Paul Kuhn"This is a healthcare bill, not an abortion
bill," President Obama told ABC News on Monday. That he
had to say this, said so much. The same day, Dick Durbin, the
Senate's second most powerful Democrat, told reporters that abortion
"is going to be a major issue" ahead. "I hope,"
Durbin added, "we can find [...]
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New
York Fed purchases $1.845 billion in agency coupons
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Obama
weighs four options in Afghanistan: White House
from Reuters: Top News FORT HOOD, Texas
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's deliberations over war strategy
in Afghanistan have narrowed to four options but a decision is
still weeks away, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Blackwater
reportedly OK’d $1m bribe to Iraq after 17 died
from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com WASHINGTON - Top executives at Blackwater Worldwide
authorized secret payments of about $1 million to Iraqi officials
that were intended to silence their criticism and buy their support
after a Septem...
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Abu
Dhabi to open three new cities for workers
from UAE News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com The cities have been constructed according to
the highest international standards, the director of facilities
management at Abu Dhabi’s Higher Corporation for Specialised
Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) ...
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French
CAC 40 index up 1.1% at 3,828.64
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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U.K.
FTSE 100 index up 0.8% at 5,271.52
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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German
DAX 30 index up 0.4% at 5,637.71
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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European
shares jump in early trading
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European shares
climbed on Wednesday, moving higher for the fifth time in six
sessions, with miners leading the advance as metal futures climbed.
Earnings were also helping sentiment, with shares of J. Sainsbury
up 1.9%, E.On shares up 2.9%, Credit Agricole up 3.9% and ING
shares up 4.6% after updating investors. The U.K. FTSE 100 index
rose 0.9% to 5,278.61, the German DAX index climbed 0.9% to 5,665.05
and the French CAC-40 index up 1% at 3,823.78.
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Japan's
Nikkei 225 ends morning up 0.2%
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Hong
Kong shares gain after Chinese data
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong's
stock market rose in early trading Wednesday, helped by mostly
strong Chinese economic data released at the session's open.
The Hang Seng Index rose 1.1% to 22,501.9, while the mainland
Chinese-focused Hang Seng China Enterprises Index was 0.4% higher
at 12,426.9. The Chinese economic numbers showed October industrial
production up 16.1%, better than the 15.5% expected by a Dow
Jones Newswires survey of economists, though consumer prices
fell 0.5% from a year earlier, a steeper drop than anticipated.
Top advancers included HSBC Holdings PLC , which rose 4.2% after
it said overnight that its third-quarter pretax profit would
be "significantly ahead" of year-earlier levels. Over
on the mainland, the Shanghai Composite failed to pull into positive
territory after the data release but was off earlier lows, trading
down 0.3% at 3,167.36.
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Sen.
Dodd unveils reform plan
from Reuters Video: Most Watched Videos
Nov 10 - Sen. Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking
Committee unveiled a sweeping financial reform plan that goes
beyond earlier proposals.
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Vatican
opens an X file
from Italy News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com E .T. phone Rome. Four hundred years after
it locked up Galileo for challenging the view that the Earth
was the centre of the universe, the Vatican has called in experts
to study the possibility of e...
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Russia
Launches Scientific Module To ISS
from Russia News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com Russia launched a Progress M-MIM2 cargo
ship from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Tuesday,
the Mission Control Center outside Moscow said. The MIM-2 scientific
module, the fourth module th...
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Nikkei
opens 0.47% higher
from Japan News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday with
the key Nikkei index up 0.47 percent. At 9:15 a.m., the benchmark
Nikkei 225 Average advanced 46.38 points to 9,917.11. The broader
Topix index was up 1.95 po...
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Investors
needn't fear Japanese deflation
from Japan News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Against Wednesday's
bright picture for Japanese stocks, the dark shadow of deflation
was barely visible -- and some analysts even say deflation might
have a small silver lining ...
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Obama's
China trip fuels fresh hope
from Vietnam News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com avoid such disputes, while a leading bank's
analyst writes how China is likely to react to fresh tariffs
on its steel pipes. Give reason a chance andindulge in fair practice
The Barack Obama administr...
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Turkish
Deputy PM receives UAE Economy Minister
from UAEinteract.com - News Istanbul -
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Hayati Yazici received last night
UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri for talks on ways
of boosting joint economic and trade relations. The UAE minister,
who is in Istanbul to attend the OIC economic su
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Emanuel
Addresses G.A., Pushes Peace Talks - by Allison Hoffman ...
by Allison Hoffman He then gave a 20-minute
address about the urgency of getting the Israeli-Palestinian
peace process moving, quickly, before the latest “last,
best chance” to reach a real settlement evaporates. Emanuel
got warm rounds of applause for ...
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China
production and retail rise
from BBC News | News Front Page | World
Edition
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US
accuses Iran of violating UN arms embargo
from Iran News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com The United States accused Iran Tuesday of violating
a U.N. arms embargo by secretly sending weapons to Syria in a
cargo ship seized by Israel, a U.S. official said.Britain took
a softer line in the U....
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SKorea,
Chile agree to revise free trade pact
from France24 - France by admin The leaders
of South Korea and Chile agreed Wednesday that a free trade pact
signed five years ago should be revised to further strengthen
economic ties, officials said.
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World
Bank chief warns of asset bubbles as Asia recovers from crisis
from China Asian central bankers need to
mull monetary tightening measures to prevent asset bubbles as
the region embarked on a mild recovery amid a flood of liquidity,
World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday. Speaking
at an investment summit held on the sidelines of the 17th Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation () Leaders' Week meetings, Zoellick said
he is relatively "comfortable" with the growth prospects
this year but anticipates risks to the global recovery next year.
One of t ...
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New
prime minister confirmed by lawmakers in Haiti
from Jamaica News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Lawmakers
overwhelmingly gave final approval to Jean-Max Bellerive as Haiti's
new prime minister Tuesday, making him the sixth person to hold
the post since 2004 in this p...
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Former
US diplomat discusses Afghanistan election fraud, recent firing
by The Missoulian20 presidential election.
His firing has since sparked unrest within the UN mission, leading
several of its members to quit in protest. ...
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Asia
stocks up 4th day; China data supportive
from Reuters: Business News HONG KONG (Reuters)
- Asian stocks rose for a fourth day on Wednesday as reports
showed Chinese factory output jumped to a 19-month high in October,
while the ailing U.S. dollar hovered near a 15-month low.
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Iraq,
Afghanistan veterans need more help at home
from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com Floyd Meshad, Vietnam vet, was in a Ralph's
supermarket in Westchester when his cellphone rang at 9 o'clock
one evening not long ago. It was Meshad's suicide hotline, and
a soldier was being patche...
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Taiwan
regulator moves to curb 'hot money'
by AFP
AFP
TAIPEI — Taiwan's financial regulator has barred foreign
investors from parking funds in time deposits in a bid to curb
"hot money" flowing into the island, ...
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Russian
emergencies minister arrives in Havana
from Cuba News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com HAVANA, November 11 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's
emergencies minister, Sergei Shoigu, arrived in the Cuban capital
Havana late on Tuesday to discuss cooperation with his Cuban
colleagues. The Russian min...
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UK
DNA data plan to be unveiled
from BBC News Player | UK The police will
be able to hold DNA profiles of innocent people for a maximum
of six years under new government proposals expected to be announced
on Wednesday.
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Asia
to Welcome President Obama
from VOA News: U.S. Politics US president
makes first trip to Asia with stops in Japan, Singapore, China
and South Korea
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Obama
to Address Human Rights on Debut Trip to Asia
from VOA News
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Obama
Makes First China Tour as Economic Interdependence Grows
from VOA News: U.S. Politics US-Chinese
economic ties are so important to the two countries that some
experts say Washington avoids raising contentious issues to curry
favor with Chinese leaders
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Israeli
PM Meets with Obama, Seeks Renewed Peace Talks
from VOA News: Politics Two leaders hold
private talks on security cooperation, Iran and Middle East peace
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China
Ready to Welcome President Obama
from VOA News: Politics Visit comes on
30th anniversary of opening US-PRC relations
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Obama
to Appeal for Suu Kyi's Release at ASEAN Summit
from VOA News: Politics It will be first
time a US president has attended an ASEAN summit
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The
Future of U.S.-South African Economic Relations
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with the President's remarks with the President of Botswana,
remarks by the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury on the future
of U.S.-South African economic relations, a Centre for International
Governance Innovation report assessing the impact of climate
change in Africa, a Chatham House report analyzing economic and
political threats facing South Africa, a Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace report assessing the impact of the Doha Round
on Kenya, a United States Institute of Peace report evaluating
conflict-business dynamics in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
reports from the Institute for Security Studies concerning the
origins of the insurgency and the peace implementation in Sudan
and providing details on the trajectory of human rights violations
in Zimbabwe, a Real Instituto Elcano report surveying key issues
relating to taxation, governance, and resource mobilization in
Sub-Saharan Africa, and a Department of State report examining
the Office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan's effectiveness
at implementing policies. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
in bold.
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President
Obama's Trip to Asia
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The East Asia and the Pacific Regional Policy
Overview has been updated with a White House briefing previewing
the President's trip to Asia, a State Department briefing presenting
the results of a policy review concerning Burma, remarks by the
U.S. Trade Representative at the U.S.-Korea Business Council,
a Center for Strategic and International Studies event concerning
the President's trip to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
summit, a Council on Foreign Relations report presenting recommendations
for the future of U.S. policy in Asia, a series of reports from
the Center for Strategic and International Studies analyzing
the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance, examining relations between
Japan, China, and the U.S., and evaluating Japan's relations
with North and South Korea, remarks by a State Department official
on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation council's role in enhancing
regional development, economic growth, and security, and a Woodrow
Wilson International Center for Scholars report analyzing governance,
economic, environmental, and energy challenges facing Asia's
future. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the
latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.
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Climate
Change Impact on Colombia's National Security
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Colombia MiPAL has been updated with a Real
Instituto Elcano report analyzing the international lessons available
from Colombia's experience combating the threat of narcotics
traffickers and a Center for Naval Analysis report assessing
the impacts of climate change on Colombia's national and regional
security. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Modernization
of the Russian Defense Industry
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Russia MiPAL has been updated with a Military
Review article assessing Russia's military performance in Georgia,
articles from the Jamestown Foundation analyzing Russia's perspective
on U.S.-Georgia cooperation and evaluating the potential for
a modernization of the Russian defense industry, publications
from the Heritage Foundation assessing the impact of Russia's
economic crisis on U.S.-Russia relations and presenting recommendations
for a policy agenda for the U.S.-Russia Congressional Caucus,
a Defence Academy of the United Kingdom report evaluating Russia's
relations with Finland and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,
a report from the United Kingdom's House of Commons Defense Committee
assessing a series of threats associated with Russia's behavior,
a Nuclear Threat Initiative article examining Russia's response
to the new U.S. missile defense plans in Europe, an Armed Forces
Journal article evaluating the U.S. and Russian nonproliferation
agendas, and a Center for Strategic and International Studies
report concerning economic and defense relations between Russia
and China. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Recommendations
for U.S. Policy on North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The North Korea MiPAL has been updated with an
International Crisis Group report analyzing China's foreign policy
perspective on North Korea, a report from the National Defense
University's Institute for National Strategic Studies presenting
recommendations for U.S. policy on North Korea's nuclear weapons
program and on North Korea's potential for internal instability,
a Center for a New American Security report examining the prospects
for the future of nuclear negotiations with North Korea, and
a Center for Strategic and International Studies report assessing
Japan's relations with North Korea. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Deputy
Secretary of Defense Remarks on the U.S.-India Relationship
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The India MiPAL has been updated with remarks
by the Deputy Secretary of Defense concerning the U.S.-India
defense relationship, a Strategic Studies Institute report analyzing
India's strategic defense transformation, an Institute of Peace
and Conflict Studies report assessing the prospects for the future
of India's trade relations with the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations, and a China Security article examining tensions
between India and China in the Indian Ocean. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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Return
of Displaced Iraqis
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with a Military
Review article featuring an insider's perspective on the state
of the Iraqi Army, statements by the Vice President and the Secretary
of State on political progress made in Iraq, a Congressional
hearing presenting expert perspectives on the strategy in Iraq,
an International Organization for Migration report analyzing
the return of displaced persons to Iraq, and a Congressional
Research Service report examining the costs of military operations
in Iraq. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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Efforts
to Rebalance the Chinese Economy
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The China MiPAL has been updated with a Jamestown
Foundation article assessing the state of China's military training
exercises, a Centre for European Reform report analyzing efforts
to rebalance the Chinese economy, a Center for American Progress
report examining China's new strategy for engagement in the international
system, a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report
evaluating China's expanding role in peacekeeping, a fact sheet
from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative providing details
on the outcomes of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce
and Trade, remarks by the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-China Joint
Commission on Commerce and Trade, a Center for Strategic and
International Studies article analyzing China's relations with
Japan and the U.S., and a series of China Security articles assessing
China's handling of Burma's refugee crisis, examining China's
military power, and analyzing the intersection of climate change,
water resources, and China's national interest. Please see the
Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country
- the newest updates are in bold.
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Security
Sector Reform Building in Afghanistan
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with the
Secretary of State's remarks with the German Foreign Minister
on the situation in Afghanistan, a Congressional hearing presenting
expert perspectives on the strategy in Afghanistan, remarks by
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the U.S. strategy
in Afghanistan, a Center for Strategic and International Studies
report analyzing the role of the Afghan National Security Forces
in nation building, a Strategic Studies Institute report examining
security sector reform/building in Afghanistan, a Foreign Policy
Research Institute article assessing the key issues for Afghan
elites and citizens, a Real Instituto Elcano report featuring
recommendations for combating the drug trade in Afghanistan,
remarks by the NATO Secretary General on the international strategy
for Afghanistan, remarks by a United Nations official providing
details on the threat of al Qaeda and the Taliban, and an Australian
Defence College report analyzing prospects for the role of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in stabilizing Afghanistan.
Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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World
Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New Issued monthly, WASDE provides the most current USDA forecasts
of U.S. and world supply-use balances for major grains, soybeans
and products, and cotton, and U.S. supply and use data for sugar
and livestock products.
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Season-Average
Price Forecasts
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New A futures-price forecasting model is used to provide season-average
price forecasts for corn, soybeans, and wheat. In addition to
the monthly forecasts for prices received, the model computes
a forecast for the counter-cyclical payment rate for each commodity.
The 2002 Farm Act provides for counter-cyclical payments when
prices are below specified levels.
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SEC
Charges Former CFO of New York-Based Hedge Fund With Securities
Fraud
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases The
Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the former chief
financial officer of a New York-based hedge fund with securities
fraud for arranging secret sales of securities from his personal
trading account to the hedge fund accounts at inflated prices
to generate his own illicit profits.
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Robert
W. Cook Named Director of SEC Division of Trading and Markets
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases Securities
and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary L. Schapiro announced today
that Robert W. Cook has been named Director of the agency's Division
of Trading and Markets.
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Connecticut
governorship in play as Rell drops out
from Reuters: Politics BOSTON (Reuters)
- President Barack Obama's Democratic Party, which lost two state
governorships last week, drew hope for winning the governor's
office in Connecticut next year after the Republican incumbent
said she would not run for re-election.
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Obama
nominates U.S. aid chief, filling key vacancy
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- Moving to fill a gap in its foreign policy lineup, the White
House on Tuesday nominated a health economist to head the $20-billion
U.S. overseas aid agency it views as a crucial tool for boosting
the U.S. image.
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Japan
plans aid for Kabul ahead of Obama visit
from Reuters: Politics TOKYO (Reuters)
- Japan said on Tuesday it would give Afghanistan up to $5 billion
in new aid, a move Tokyo hopes will improve strained security
ties with Washington ahead of President Barack Obama's visit
this week.
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Dodd
set to unveil financial reform bill
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will unveil
long-awaited draft legislation on financial regulation reform
on Tuesday, his office said on Monday.
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Senator
urges Obama to begin Pacific trade talks
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- As U.S. President Barack Obama heads to Asia this week, a top
Democratic senator urged him to join trade talks with Vietnam,
New Zealand and others as part of an emerging Pacific trading
bloc.
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Geithner
to Japan: spend more, export less
from Reuters: Politics TOKYO (Reuters)
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday told his
Japanese counterpart that a commitment by Tokyo to rely less
on exports and more on domestic consumption to power growth will
benefit the global economy.
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Sen
Dodd seeks more muscle in US financial reforms
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- Pushing for tougher changes in U.S. financial regulations,
the Senate's top banking legislator on Tuesday proposed a new
super-cop to police banks, a systemic risk agency and strong
consumer protections.
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Kerry,
U.N.'s Ban upbeat on climate prospects
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- U.S. Senator John Kerry said on Tuesday he will try to "outline"
a compromise climate control bill before December's international
global warming conference and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
gave an upbeat assessment of Washington's intentions.
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U.S.
sets North Korea talks, looking for positive steps
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- The United States said on Tuesday it had agreed to hold bilateral
talks with North Korea in hopes of coaxing Pyongyang back into
broader negotiations aimed at ending its nuclear arms program.
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Obama
weighs four options in Afghanistan: White House
from Reuters: Politics FORT HOOD, Texas
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's deliberations over war strategy
in Afghanistan have narrowed to four options but a decision is
still weeks away, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Bill
Clinton rallies Senate Democrats on healthcare
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters)
- Former President Bill Clinton visited the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday
to urge Senate Democrats to quickly pass a broad healthcare overhaul,
but a party leader said final action could spill into next year.
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10
most interesting showdowns in 2010
from Politico.com: Politics by Charles
MahtesianHere are a few races worth watching.
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Emanuel
keeps call for settlement halt
from Politico.com: Politics by Michael
FalconeChief of Staff Rahm Emanuel stands behinds the W.H. call
for Israel to freeze settlement activity.
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W.H.
tactics rearrange lobbying world
from Politico.com: pitboss by Jeanne CummingsThe
traditional pecking order of Washington’s top trade and
business groups is thrown into disarray.
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Bill
gives Fed new power to police risk
from Politico.com: congress by Victoria
McGrane The Federal Reserve stands to gain substantial new authority
under financial reform legislation.
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Dodd
on banks: 'Not time for timidity'
from Politico.com: congress by Victoria
McGraneThe 1,136-page bill proposes banking super-regulator,
major crack down on banks.
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Reid:
Coburn move 'illogical'
from Politico.com: congress by Jake ShermanHe
criticizes Oklahoma GOP-er for backing war funding while blocking
health care funding for vets.
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NTIA
Comments on Requests for Waiver of 700 MHz Band Rules
from NTIA NTIA filed comments on requests
for waiver of the FCC’s rules in PS Docket No. 06-229, Implementing
a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network
in the 700 MHz Band. (Adobe PDF 139 Kb)
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NTIA
and RUS Streamline Programs to Bring Broadband, Jobs to More
Americans
from NTIA RUSand NTIA announced they are
streamlining the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s
broadband grant and loan programs by awarding the remaining funding
in just one more round, instead of two rounds, to increase efficiency
and better accommodate applicants. The agencies also announced
they are seeking public comment on how best to administer the
second round of funding for the programs.
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GAO-10-240R,
Poverty Determination in U.S. Insular Areas, November 10, 2009
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GAO-10-176,
Financial Audit: IRS's Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008 Financial Statements,
November 10, 2009
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GAO-10-88,
Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2009
and 2008 Schedules of Federal Debt, November 10, 2009
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GAO-10-94,
Bureau of Prisons: Methods for Cost Estimation Largely Reflect
Best Practices, but Quantifying Risks Would Enhance Decision
Making, November 10, 2009
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FRB
Tarullo, Supervising and Resolving Large Financial Institutions
from FRB: Speeches and Testimony Speech
at the Institute of International Bankers Conference on Cross-Border
Insolvency Issues, New York, New York
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Federal
Reserve releases articles examining ways to improve housing options
for low-income renters
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Marketers
of 'Free Trial' Stop-Smoking Patch Settle FTC Charges
from (FTC) - Text of Press Releases Debited
Consumers' Accounts Without Their Consent for Patches That Didn’t
Work
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FTC
Files Contempt Charges Against Attorney for Ponzi Scheme Operators
from (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press
Releases Attorney Failed to Turn Over Proceeds from Defendants'
Business Opportunity Involving Sale of Internet Kiosks to Consumers
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FTC
and Department of Justice Sign Antitrust Memorandum of Understanding
with Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service
from (FTC) - Competition Press Releases
The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice today
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on antitrust cooperation
with the Russian antitrust agency, the Federal Antimonopoly Service
(FAS), to promote greater cooperation and further strengthen
the relationships between the U.S. antitrust agencies and the
FAS through technical cooperation and regular communication.
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FTC
Seeks Public Comments on Dow Chemical Company Petition to Modify
Final Commission Decision and Order Regarding Rohm and Haas Acquisition
from (FTC) - Competition Press Releases
The FTC is seeking public comments on a petition by Dow Chemical
Company to modify a Commission consent order issued on March
31, 2009, and made final on April 9, 2009.
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New
Principal Deputy DNI Confirmed by Senate
from DNI David C. Gompert officially joined
the Office of the Director of National Intelligence today as
the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence following
his Nov. 9 confirmation by the U.S. Senate. President Barack
Obama nominated him for the position on Aug. 6, 2009.
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Veterans
Day Message from DNI Blair
from DNI A message from Director of National
Intelligence Dennis C. Blair to employees of the United States
Intelligence Community regarding Veterans Day.
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Director's
Statement: Honoring Our Veterans
from CIA Press Releases & Statements
November 10, 2009 - Statement to Employees by Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency Leon E. Panetta on Honoring Our Veterans.
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World
Leaders - Updates for 28 October - 5 November 2009
from CIA Library November 10 - Posted updated
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments with
updated entries for Angola, Burma, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan,
Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia,
Switzerland. Changes reflect updates in leadership, positions,
or the spelling of officials' names in the country listings during
the period 28 October - 5 November 2009.
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H.R.
2781, A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate
segments of the Molalla River in Oregon as components of the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Comittee on Natural
Resources on October 28, 2009
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H.R.
2843, Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the Committee on House Administration
on November 4, 2009
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H.R.
2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered by the House Committee on Energy and
Commerce on October 15, 2009
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H.R.
3542, State Admission Day Recognition Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the Committee on House Administration
on November 4, 2009
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H.R.
3795, Derivative Markets Transparency and Accountability Act
of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture
on October 21, 2009
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H.R.
86, A bill to eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide
management consistency by incorporating the rocks and small islands
along the coast of Orange County, CA, into the California Coastal
National Monument managed by the Bureau
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural
Resources on October 28, 2009
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S.
1755, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act
of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Afairs on November 4, 2009
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S.
1825, A bill to extend the authority for relocation expenses
test programs for federal employees, and for other purposes
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs on November 4, 2009
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S.
1860, A bill to permit each current member of the Board of Directors
of the Office of Compliance to serve for three terms
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents Cost estimate
for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs on November 4, 2009
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VIDEO:
British P.M. Gordon Brown Monthly News Conference
from C-SPAN Recent Video British Prime
Minister Gordon Brown conducted a monthly news conference from
10 Downing Street in London, England. He talked about the ongoing
conflict in Afghanistan and health care reforms for his country.
Length: 50 min.
Published: Tuesday at 6am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Dept. Briefing on Sec. Clinton's Trip to the Philippines
from C-SPAN Recent Video Joe Yun, Department
of State Director of Maritime Southeast Asia, was joined by officials
from the humanitarian agency USAID to brief reporters on Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton's scheduled trip to the Philippines
and U.S. humanitarian assistance to the country following two
recent natural disasters.
Length: 24 min.
Published: Tuesday at 11am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Budget Cmte. Hearing on the National Debt
from C-SPAN Recent Video Senator Kent Conrad
of North Dakota chaired this meeting of the Senate Budget Committee
on proposals to address the U.S. national debt.
Length: 2 hr. 45 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Hearing on Ending Veteran Homelessness
from C-SPAN Recent Video Veterans, along
with officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development testified about ending
veteran homelessness before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban
Affairs/Housing, Transportation and Community Development subcommittee.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) chaired the hearing.
Length: 1 hr. 40 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Press Conference on Financial Regulatory
Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video Senate Banking
Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Democratic members of the
Cmte. unveiled a discussion draft of comprehensive financial
reform legislation. Sen. Dodd is doing this without the support
of Banking Cmte. ranking member Richard Shelby (R-AL) or the
Republican members of the committee.
Length: 41 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Finance Cmte. Hearing on Climate Change Legislation and
Jobs
from C-SPAN Recent Video The Senate Finance
Committee held a hearing on climate change legislation and its
potential impact on U.S. jobs. Committee members heard from energy
industry experts on plans to regulate carbon emissions through
a cap and trade system and how it could affect the economy.
Length: 1 hr. 50 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Tues Nov 10
from C-SPAN Recent Video The State Department
will send a senior official to North Korea before the end of
the year in an effort to re-start Six Party Talks on that country’s
nuclear program. State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley announced
the trip at this daily briefing with reporters.
Length: 35 min.
Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace Panel on U.S. Afghan Strategy
from C-SPAN Recent Video Panelists talked
about present and future U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Among
the topics they addressed were U.S. troop levels in the country,
counterinsurgency strategies, the political stability of the
Afghan government, and efforts to combat remaining al-Qaida operatives
in the region.
Length: 1 hr. 46 min.
Published: Monday at 8pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Middle East Institute Hosts Fmr. Amb. Zalmay Khalilzad
from C-SPAN Recent Video Zalmay Khalilzad,
former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and the United Nations,
delivered the keynote address on "Rewriting the Middle East
Agenda" at the Middle East Institute annual conference.
Length: 33 min.
Published: Monday at 8:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Defense Dept. Summit on Military Families
from C-SPAN Recent Video The Department
of Defense hosted a summit on military families. Participants
talked about recent military efforts to improve family life programs
and counseling services for service personnel and dependents.
Gail H. McGinn, performing the duties of the under secretary
of defense for personnel and readiness, delivered the keynote
address.
Length:
Published: Monday at 9pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Fort Hood Shooting Victims Memorial Service
from C-SPAN Recent Video Pres. Obama &
First Lady Michelle Obama were in Texas for a memorial service
honoring 12 soldiers and 1 civilian killed at Fort Hood. Forty
two other soldiers were injured. The President met privately
with the families of those killed and with the injured soldiers.
Length: 48 min.
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Middle East Institute Conference on Rewriting the Middle East
Agenda
from C-SPAN Recent Video The annual conference
of the Middle East Institute hosted a series of panel discussions
on security issues in the Persian Gulf region, and examined the
future of Iraq and the Middle East peace process.
Length:
Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET)
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Conn.
gov's departure gives Dems hope to take seat
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By STEPHANIE REITZHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut
Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell's decision not to seek re-election
could create big political drama in a small state, where Democrats
hope to reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in
nearly two decades while keeping embattled Sen. Christopher Dodd
in office....
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UN
chief prods Senate to tackle climate change
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By DINA CAPPIELLOWASHINGTON (AP) -- U.N. Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon pressed the Senate Tuesday to take action on climate
change, but key senators made it clear that a bill is unlikely
to pass this year....
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Health
Care Fight Moves to the Senate, and Other Health Care News
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels
The U.S. House passed historic health care reform legislation
on Saturday, and now the next step in the process is for the
U.S. Senate to consider its own health reform bill. Sen. Harry
Reid (D-Nev.), the Senate’s majority leader, says he hopes
to introduce a bill for consideration on Monday.
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Executive
Order - Veterans Employment Initiative
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Presidential
Nominations Sent to the Senate, 11/10/2009
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President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/10/09
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President
Obama Announces USAID Administrator
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Statement
by the Press Secretary on the New Lebanese Government
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Press
Gaggle Aboard Air Force One en route Fort Hood, TX
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Welcome
to the White House Partnerships Blog
Posted by Joshua DuBois on November 9, 2009 at 6:00 PM EST
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The
Model for Veterans Employment
Posted by Jesse Lee on November 10, 2009 at 9:13 AM EST
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White
House: Controlling Costs for Families, Small Businesses, and
the Government
Posted by Jesse Lee on November 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM EST
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Fiscally
Responsible Health Reform Redux
Posted by OMB Director Peter Orszag on November 10, 2009 at 2:00
PM EST
Every two weeks or so, there seems to be
a story ringing the alarm bells over the fiscal dimension of
health reform.
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"With
Gratitude for the Lives They Led"
Posted by Jesse Lee on November 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM EST
Today the President and the First Lady
travelled to Killeen, Texas. They met with families of the fallen
and with wounded soldiers and their families at III Corps Headquarters,
Fort Hood.
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Reid
invited Clinton to Hill after consulting with WH
Posted: November 10th, 2009 11:05 AM ET
From CNN's Jill Dougherty and Ted Barrett
Two sources tell CNN that the idea for having former President
Bill Clinton talk with Democratic senators about health care
came from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Washington (CNN) – Two sources tell CNN that the idea for
having former President Bill Clinton talk with Democratic senators
about health care came from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
A senior administration official says Reid asked Clinton to do
it, and the White House had a role in helping to arrange it.
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Obama
home rescue: 650,000 get help
Posted: November 10th, 2009 11:16 AM ET
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Tami Lubhi
Some 650,000 troubled borrowers have been put into trial loan
modifications under the president's foreclosure rescue plan,
the Treasury Department said Tuesday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Some 650,000 troubled borrowers have
been put into trial loan modifications under the president's
foreclosure rescue plan, the Treasury Department said Tuesday.
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Obama
to name new USAID chief
Posted: November 10th, 2009 03:30 PM ET
From CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Jill Dougherty
Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama
will nominate Dr. Rajiv Shah to fill the long-vacant position
as head the U.S. Agency for International Development, a senior
administration official confirmed to CNN Tuesday. The official
spoke on background because a public announcement has not yet
been made.
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Emanuel:
Settlement issue should not block Mideast peace
Posted: November 10th, 2009 04:00 PM ET
From CNN State Department Producer Elise
Labott
Emanuel filled in for President Barack Obama, who canceled his
scheduled appearance to attend the Fort Hood memorial service.
Washington (CNN) - The White House chief of staff Tuesday reaffirmed
the U.S. commitment to Israel and said the dispute over settlements
should not keep the Israelis and Palestinians from holding peace
talks.
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Obama
seeks to strengthen relations on 4-nation Asia trip
Posted: November 10th, 2009 05:10 PM ET
From CNN's Tom Cohen
Washington (CNN) - Barack Obama is the
first U.S. president who lived in Asia as a child, and that unique
perspective will help shape his nine-day trip to the region starting
Thursday, U.S. officials say.
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Reid
to Bring Up Health Care Next Week
"Senate Democratic leaders are still pushing to bring up
their health care reform bill next week, even though the gambit
comes with risks as they race against the clock to get a measure
passed before the end of the year," Roll Call reports.
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Jon
Stewart on the Health Care Debate
Last night, Jon Stewart reviewed last weekend's health care vote
in the House. Just priceless.
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Obama's
Best Speech Ever
President Obama's speech at Fort Hood may go down as one of his
best ever.
The president was able to balance his duties
as Commander in Chief while consoling a nation in the aftermath
of a terrible tragedy. That he was able to do this while taking
away the focus on the shooter's religion was even more impressive.
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CANADA
NEWSTICKER has been updated
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Financial Management Specialist YC-0505-03/03 U.S.
Marine Corps
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VACANCY:
TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT WG-6904-06/06 Army Reserve Command
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VACANCY:
HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, YB-1108-01YB-1108-01 U.S. Marine
Corps
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VACANCY:
INTERDISCIPLINARY POSITION: CIVIL ENGINEER, GS-810-9/11/12; OR
HYDROLOGIST, GS-1315-9/11/12 GS-0810-9/12 Interior, Bureau of
Indian Affairs
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VACANCY:
Project Inspector (RIDP) Construction GG-0840-12/13 Nuclear Regulatory
Commission
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VACANCY:
Registered Nurse (ASU/GI) (REANNOUNCED) VN-0610-00/00 Veterans
Health Administration
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VACANCY:
HEALTH SYSTEM SPEC YA-0671-02/02 Army Medical Command
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VACANCY:
IT Specialist (CUSTSPT/SYSADMIN) GS-2210-09/09 Army Medical Command
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VACANCY:
Mail & File Assistant GS-0305-05/05 Department Of Agriculture/Forest
Service
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VACANCY:
USAR Unit Administrator YB-0303-02/02 Department Of The Army/Army
Reserve Command
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EBSA
- Homepage for United States Department of Labor
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
We have posted the archive for the Nov 5 webcast on Getting Ready
for the 2009 Form 5500 and Electronic Filing on the EBSA homepage.
The archives for the first two webcasts in this series are also
available on the EBSA homepage. For additional information on
EFAST2 and the 2009 Form 5500, please visit the EFAST homepage
at www.efast.dol.gov.
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Interview
on the Charlie Rose Show
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hotel Adlon
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2009
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US-CERT Current Activity
Apple Releases Mac OS X v10.6.2 and
Security Update 2009-006
Original release date: November 10, 2009
at 8:02 am
Last revised: November 10, 2009 at 8:02 am
Apple has released Mac OS X v10.6.2 and
Security Update 2009-006 to
address multiple vulnerabilities in a number of applications.
These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code,
cause
a denial-of-service condition, conduct a man-in-the-middle attack,
operate with escalated privileges, or obtain sensitive information.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Apple article
HT3937 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#apple_releases_mac_os_x2
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November
10, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 20 pages - 146 KB)
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Interview
With Mathias Müller von Blumencron and Dr. Erich Follath
of Der Spiegel
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hotel Adlon
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2009
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Interview
With Marietta Slomka of ZDF Television
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hotel Adlon
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2009
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Interview
With Dr. Sebastian Hesse-Kastein of MDR Radio
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hotel Adlon
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2009
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Interview
With Mathias Müller von Blumencron and Dr. Erich Follath
of Der Spiegel
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateHotel Adlon
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2009
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Birmingham
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Sentinel
Audit V: Status of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Case
Management System (Redacted for Public Release), Audit Report
10-03, November 2009
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Remarks
at the Brandenburg Gate Celebration
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2009
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Highlights:
20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600
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Background
Notes : Brazil (11/09)
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:53:57 -0600
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Background
Notes : Barbados (11/09)
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:44:08 -0600
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Some
Key Administration Jobs Still Unfilled
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 04:00 PM PST
By Richard Wolf
WASHINGTON -- Medicare may be cut and Medicaid expanded as part
of President Obama's health care plan, but there's no one permanently
in charge of the two federal programs.
Diplomacy may be replacing military might as Obama's foreign
policy of choice, but there's no new leader at the Agency for
International Development.
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Former
Pres. Bill Clinton Meets with Senate Democrats on Health Care
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 04:00 PM PST
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
WASHINGTON - Former President Bill Clinton knows just how high
the political stakes are in the fight to overhaul America's health
care system.
His failed attempt to revamp the delivery of medical care contributed
to the Republican takeover of the House and Senate in 1994.
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Pres.
Obama Willing to Go to Copenhagen for Climate Deal
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 04:00 PM PST
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Monday that he'd be
willing to attend an international climate summit in Copenhagen
next month if it appears a deal is in the offing and his presence
there would help clinch it.
Nations are preparing to meet in Denmark to hammer out a new
international treaty to slow climate change, but the talks have
been hampered by disputes between rich countries and developing
ones.
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Pres.
Obama Encourages Federal Hiring of Veterans
Posted: 09 Nov 2009 04:00 PM PST
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
WASHINGTON - The White House launched an effort Monday that it
says will turn the government into a model employer of military
veterans and possibly provide encouragement for private employers
to do the same.
President Barack Obama signed an executive order creating the
Council on Veterans Employment, part of an initiative to encourage
federal agencies to recruit and train military veterans. The
effort also aims to bring more veterans into the federal work
force and help newly hired veterans adjust to working in a civilian
environment.
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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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FDA
Commissioner Addresses Nation's Doctors on H1N1 Vaccine
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:17:00 -0600
Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, today sent
a letter to America’s doctors thanking them for their efforts
during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information
on the safety of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines.
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NTIA AND RUS STREAMLINE PROGRAMS TO
BRING BROADBAND, JOBS TO MORE AMERICANS
Agencies Plan to Consolidate Final Two
Funding Rounds, Seek Comment on Program Enhancements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - The USDA's
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the Commerce Department's National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today
announced they are streamlining the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act's broadband grant and loan programs by awarding the remaining
funding in just one more round, instead of two rounds, to increase
efficiency and better accommodate applicants.
RUS's Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP)
and NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)
are intended to expand broadband access and adoption in America,
advancing the goals of the Recovery Act by creating jobs and
stimulating long-term economic growth and opportunity. The first
round of these grant and loan programs produced about 2,200 applications
requesting nearly $28 billion in funding - almost seven times
the amount of funding available in that round - for proposed
broadband projects reaching all 50 U.S. states, 5 territories,
and the District of Columbia. The agencies are currently reviewing
these applications and expect to award up to $4 billion in loans,
grants, and loan/grant combinations in this round. The agencies
expect to begin announcing funding awards in December 2009.
"This will get the funds out the door
faster to stimulate the economy and create jobs. It gives applicants
and communities a greater opportunity to come together to form
networks and find more creative ways to connect to the global
economy through broadband," said Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator,
Rural Utilities Service, USDA. "We are listening to applicants,
reviewing applications received, and all indications suggest
a need to revisit the application process. We will consider changes
in the next NOFA to make the process more 'applicant friendly'
from beginning to end."
"Based on our experience with the
first funding round, including the overwhelming response we've
seen from applicants nationwide, we believe this consolidated
approach brings a number of benefits," said Lawrence E.
Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information
and Administrator of NTIA.
The agencies also announced they are seeking
public comment on how best to administer the second round of
funding for the programs in order to improve the applicant experience
and maximize the ability of the programs to meet Recovery Act
objectives.
"Stakeholders will have the opportunity
to provide us with well-informed feedback on how the first round
worked for applicants, the agencies will be able to make improvements
to the process, and potential applicants will gain more time
to form partnerships and create stronger project proposals. Ultimately,
this approach can help us run the programs with increased efficiency
and produce better results for the American public," Strickling
said.
In a Request for Information (RFI) released
today, the agencies are seeking feedback on procedural and policy
aspects of BIP and BTOP. While inviting general input on the
programs, the agencies identified specific areas for comment.
In terms of procedural matters, for example,
the RFI seeks input on ways to streamline the application process
while still ensuring that the agencies obtain the information
necessary to make awards in accordance with statutory requirements.
The RFI also asks whether the agencies can better balance the
public's interest in transparency and openness with stakeholders'
legitimate interest in maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary
data.
Among policy matters raised, the RFI seeks
comment on how to best target the remaining funds to achieve
the goals of the Recovery Act. Commenters proposing a more targeted
approach are asked to quantify the impact of their proposal based
on metrics such as the number of end users or community anchor
institutions connecting to service, the number of new jobs created,
and the projected increase in broadband adoption rates. The RFI
asks whether to focus second round funding on projects that create
"comprehensive communities" by installing high capacity
middle mile facilities between anchor institutions that bring
essential health, medical, and educational services to citizens.
The RFI also invites input on various other issues, including
whether the definition of "remote area," which is used
to determine grant eligibility under BIP, is too restrictive,
how the agencies can best ensure that investments are cost effective,
and ways the programs might impact regional economic development
and stability.
RUS and NTIA will utilize the feedback
received in response to the RFI to set the rules for the second
funding round, which the agencies expect to announce through
a Notice of Funds Availability early next year.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act provided a total of $7.2 billion to NTIA and RUS to fund
projects that will expand access to and adoption of broadband
services. Of that funding, NTIA will utilize $4.7 billion for
grants to deploy broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved
areas in the United States, expand public computer center capacity,
and encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. RUS
will use $2.5 billion in budget authority to support grants and
loans to facilitate broadband deployment in primarily rural communities.
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Response
to OIG Audit of the FBI’s Sentinel Program
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Soldiers
Renovate Base in Afghanistan
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:51:00 -0600
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Treasury
Designates Financial Network as Specially Designated Narcotics
Traffickers
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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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Houston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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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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America
and the Middle East in a New Era
William J. Burns
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Remarks to the Middle East
Institute
Washington, DC
November 10, 2009
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FEC Draft Advisory Opinion 2009-28, Democracy
Engine, Inc. PAC, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1088313.pdf
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PREPARING FOR A SAFE AND EASY THANKSGIVING
DINNER - ONE DAY AT A TIME
WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 - Preparing
Thanksgiving dinner can be a wonderful experience, yet daunting
for those planning it. The goal is to have a safe and delicious
turkey dinner, and if planned one day at a time, it can be a
fun and memorable experience.
A good way to start is one week before
the big day - on Thursday, November 19 at 3 p.m. ET - join the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a live Facebook chat
featuring a holiday food safety expert from its Food Safety and
Inspection Service. Members of the public can submit questions
about safe preparation of the holiday meal-turkey, stuffing and
other holiday favorites--and get live answers right on the USDA
Facebook page. For more information about the chat or to submit
questions in advance, visit the USDA Live page at http://www.usda.com/live
and become a fan of USDA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/usda
.
To ensure a successful and safe celebration
this Thanksgiving, USDA recommends a Thanksgiving countdown.
Ahead of the Nov. 19 Facebook chat you can:
Plan your menu and gather recipes.
Check your pantry to see what you have.
Make a shopping list of needed ingredients.
Check to make sure you have all the equipment
you will need, including a roasting pan large enough to hold
your turkey or meat.
Buy a food thermometer if you don't already
have one.
Start using foods that are taking up space
in your refrigerator and freezer to make sure you have plenty
of room for your turkey, ham, or roast and other dishes.
Thanksgiving (T) minus 6 (Friday): If you
decided to buy a frozen bird and haven't purchased it yet, buy
it today so you have adequate time to thaw it in the refrigerator.
For thawing a frozen turkey, move it into your refrigerator now.
Leave the frozen bird in its original wrapper and place it on
a tray to catch any juices that may leak from the package as
the turkey thaws. Bacteria in poultry juices can cross-contaminate
other foods that will be eaten without further cooking or that
are already cooked, possibly causing foodborne illness. Allow
approximately 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. For example,
a 16-pound turkey would take 3 to 4 days to thaw. A thawed turkey
can remain in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. Purchase
fresh turkey only one to two days before cooking.
T minus 5 (Saturday): Do a thorough cleaning
job on your refrigerator and the appliances needed for preparing
the Thanksgiving meal. Sanitize all countertops and cutting boards
using a solution of 1 tablespoon unscented chlorine bleach per
gallon of water.
If using an electric roaster oven, bring
it into the kitchen and make sure it is working. If smoking a
turkey, have adequate charcoal and/or other fuels.
T minus 4 (Sunday): Set the table including
serving dishes and utensils, and round up the needed chairs.
Plan your Thanksgiving Day cooking timetable based on the size
of your turkey or other meats. For cooking timetables and more
information, go to http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/index.asp
, "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or call the USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).
T minus 3 (Monday): Make vegetable side
dishes and breads ahead of time. Store the side dishes in the
refrigerator (40 °F or below).
T minus 2 (Tuesday): If buying a fresh
turkey, this is the day to bring it home from the store. If you
forgot to thaw the frozen turkey or don't have room in the refrigerator
for thawing, don't panic. You can submerge the turkey in cold
water and change the water every 30 minutes. Allow about 30 minutes
defrosting time per pound of turkey. Cook immediately after thawing.
T minus 1 (Wednesday): No. Don't even think
of pulling an all-nighter with your turkey. It's not safe to
cook a turkey all night at 200 °F. The minimum oven temperature
is 325 °F to ensure any bacteria are destroyed.
Check again to make sure you have all the
ingredients you need to prepare your holiday meal. Although stores
are probably crowded, buying needed ingredients now is essential.
Prepare wet and dry stuffing ingredients
ahead of time and refrigerate them separately. Don't combine
the ingredients until just before cooking the stuffing - inside
or outside the turkey.
T (Thanksgiving Day)
If you still need to thaw your turkey,
microwave thawing is probably your only option now. Check the
manufacturer's instructions for the size turkey that will fit
into your oven, the minutes per pound, and the power level to
use for thawing. Cook immediately after thawing.
If you plan to stuff your turkey, mix the
wet and dry stuffing ingredients just before placing the stuffing
inside the turkey cavity or into a casserole dish. The stuffing
should be moist, not dry, since heat destroys bacteria more rapidly
in a moist environment. Stuff your turkey loosely and place it
in the oven immediately. Lacking a thermometer, cook the stuffing
separately.
Use a food thermometer to check the internal
temperature of turkey and stuffing. A cooked whole turkey is
safe at a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F throughout
the bird and stuffing. Check the internal temperature in the
innermost part of the thigh, wing, the thickest part of the breast
and the stuffing. To see how to check the internal temperature,
go to: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Food_Safety_at_Home_Podcasts/indexasp
All turkey meat, including any that remains
pink, is safe to eat as soon as all parts reach at least 165
°F. When turkey is removed from the oven, let it stand 20
minutes before removing the stuffing and carving the turkey.
After Thanksgiving dinner, cut the leftover
turkey into small pieces; refrigerate stuffing and turkey separately
in shallow containers within 2 hours of cooking. Use leftover
turkey and stuffing within 3-4 days or freeze these foods. Reheat
thoroughly to a temperature of 165 °F or until hot and steaming.
On Thanksgiving Day, consumers with food
safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual
representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov (English)
or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time (English
and Spanish). Listen to timely recorded food safety messages
at the same number 24 hours a day. Visit the FSIS Web site at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov
.
Normal, non-holiday business hours for
the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline are Monday through Friday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time (English or Spanish). Recorded
food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. E-mail questions
to MPHotline.fsis@usda.gov . Follow us on Twitter for the latest
food safety news and tips at http://www.twitter.com/USDAfoodsafety
.
More food safety tips for cooks preparing
holiday meals can be found at the Partnership for Food Safety
Education's new web site, www.holidayfoodsafety.org . The site
includes food shopping and preparation tips, recipes, and food
safety advice and activities and a Holiday Food Safety Success
Kit prepared by USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS)/Food and Drug Administration to address consumer
concerns about safe food preparation.
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Gear
Up for 2010!
"Join the CT Young Dems in Celebrating our Victories, Welcoming
our New E-board, and Gearing up for 2010!"
What: Rally
Start Time: Monday, November 23 at 6:00pm
End Time: Monday, November 23 at 8:00pm
Where: City Steam
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WISE
Star and Asteroid-Hunting Spacecraft Topic of NASA Briefing
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE
RESERVATION SYSTEM
Beat the crowds! Reserved tours and visits are now just a mouse
click away!
Washington, DC* For the first time, the
National Archives will launch a new online reservation system
tomorrow, November 11, to make it easier for individuals, families,
and large groups alike to visit National Archives. By simply
going online, visitors can reserve their choice of dates and
times in a matter of minutes. While reservations are not required
to visit the National Archives and admission is free, this new
system will eliminate the long lines and often lengthy wait.
"This important step will simplify
the vacation planning process for our visitors and provide an
opportunity for easy access to the National Archives Experience,"
said Acting Archivist Adrienne Thomas. Reservations will be handled
through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS).
Starting TOMORROW, visitors to the National
Archives Experience can make reservations online at www.archives.gov/nae/visit/reserved-visits.html,
from the NRRS website at www.recreation.gov. Reservations can
also be made through the NRRS Call Center: 1-877-444-6777, Group
Sales Reservations: 1-877-559-6777, or TDD: 1-877-833-6777.
Advance reservations will allow visitors
to avoid the exterior portion of the line to see the Charters
of Freedom during the height of the tourist season (mid-March
through Labor Day) and during holiday seasons such as the weeks
of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. The convenience fee
for online reservations is $1.50 per person and admission to
all of the National Archives Experience exhibits is free.
About the National Archives Experience
A "must see" tourist destination, the National Archives
Experience houses this nation's true "National Treasures"
-- the Charters of Freedom -- the Declaration of Independence,
Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The National Archives Experience
also includes the Public Vaults permanent exhibition, the Lawrence
F. O'Brien temporary exhibition gallery, the Boeing Learning
Center, and the William G. McGowan Theater. Museum hours are
10 am - 5:30 pm through March 14, and 10 am - 7 pm from March
15 - Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and December 25. The National
Archives Experience is located in Washington, DC on Constitution
Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, and the building is fully
accessible.
About the National Recreation Reservation
Service
Reservations will be handled through the National Recreation
Reservation Service (NRRS), a federal interagency reservation
service for recreation facilities and activities. The NRRS serves
numerous other federal agencies including the U.S. Forest Service,
and the National Park Service. This reservation system is part
of a government initiative to simplify how citizens interact
with the government. For more information, see http://www.recreation.gov
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Executive
Order Seeks More Veterans in Government
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:39:00 -0600
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United
States - Ecuador Bilateral Dialogue
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 10, 2009
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CFTC
Adopts Amendments to Reporting Requirements for Commodity Pool
Operators, November 9, 2009
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Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov
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Secretary Chu to Travel to India and China
to Promote Clean Energy Partnerships
Washington, DC – The Department of Energy announced today
that Energy Secretary Steven Chu will travel to India and China
from Thursday, November 12 to Wednesday, November 18 as part
of the Department’s efforts to advance opportunities for
international clean energy cooperation. During the China portion
of the visit, Secretary Chu will join with President Barack Obama
as part of the official White House delegation.
"China and India will play central roles in the world's
energy future." Secretary Chu said. "By working together
we can promote clean energy technologies, helping meet our energy
and climate challenges while creating jobs here at home."
Secretary Chu will be in New Delhi, India from Thursday, November
12 through Saturday, November 14th, before continuing onto Beijing,
China the next morning. Secretary Chu will spend the remainder
of his trip in Beijing before returning to the United States
on November 18th.
The visits will highlight the tremendous potential for mutually
beneficial relationships in the clean energy sector, specifically
focused on opportunities to create clean energy jobs and develop
the latest in clean energy technologies.
Additional information about the trip will be released in the
coming days.
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CBP
Trade Symposium 2009
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:25:51 -0600
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Efforts
Focus on Iraq's Election, U.S. Commander Says
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:06:00 -0600
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Background
Notes : Sao Tome and Principe (11/09)
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:22:58 -0600
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Detroit
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases November Security
Bulletin
Original release date: November 10, 2009
at 1:50 pm
Last revised: November 10, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Microsoft has released an update to address
vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows and Office as part of the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for November 2009. These vulnerabilities may
allow an
attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service
condition, or operate with escalated privileges.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review the bulletins
and follow best-practice security policies to determine which
updates
should be applied.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-nov.mspx>
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DOE Announces New Executive Director of
Loan Guarantee Program
Appointment will streamline review process and help speed economic
recovery
Washington D.C. --- Underscoring his commitment to strengthen
and streamline the Department of Energy's operations, Secretary
Steven Chu today named Jonathan Silver Executive Director of
the Department's loan program office. In this role, Silver will
oversee the Department's Loan Guarantee Program as well as the
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program.
Silver will report directly to Secretary Chu, helping accelerate
the application review process for both programs. As Executive
Director, Silver will be responsible for staffing the programs
and leading origination, analysis, and negotiation, as well as
managing the full range of the Department's alternative energy
investments.
“The loan programs at DOE play a critical role in spurring
investment in a clean energy economy, creating new jobs, and
fighting carbon pollution,” said Secretary Chu. “Jonathan's
background and expertise will help us dramatically expand our
efforts and capitalize on the many significant opportunities
we have in front of us.”
President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act created
a new Section 1705 under Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act
of 2005 for the rapid deployment of renewable energy projects
and related manufacturing facilities, electric power transmission
projects and leading edge biofuels projects that commence construction
before September 30, 2011. Within 60 days of taking over at the
Department, Secretary Chu announced the first loan guarantee
to Solyndra, Inc. to support the company's construction of a
commercial-scale manufacturing plant for its proprietary cylindrical
solar photovoltaic panels. Since then, DOE has made additional
conditional commitments to Beacon Power and Nordic Windpower
and issued advanced technology vehicle loans to Nissan, Ford,
Tesla, Fisker and Tenneco.
The ATVM program has $7.5 billion in appropriations to support
up to $25 billion in loans. The Recovery Act provided $4 billion
in appropriations to support up to $32 billion in loan guarantees.
Those credit subsidies complement more than $50 billion in additional
loan guarantee authority the Department has to advance nuclear,
clean coal, and advanced renewables and energy efficiency technologies.
Prior to his appointment, Silver was a venture capitalist and
the Managing General Partner of Core Capital Partners, an early-stage
investor in alternative energy, advanced manufacturing, telecommunications
and software. Earlier, Silver was a Managing Director, and the
Chief Operating Officer, of Tiger Management. He began his career
at McKinsey and Company.
Silver has extensive public sector experience as well, having
served as a policy advisor to the Secretaries of Commerce, Interior
and Treasury in the 1990s. During this time, Silver was also
a member of the team that negotiated the first clean car agreement
with the nation's auto manufacturers. He has also served on numerous
non-profit boards, including, for many years serving as Chairman
of the board of American Forests.
Silver is a graduate of Harvard University and did graduate work
at the Institute of Political Studies in Paris and the Graduate
Institute of International Studies in Geneva. He has received
both Fulbright and Rotary Graduate Fellowships.
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Briefing
on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's Upcoming Trip
to the Philippines
Joe Yun
Director of Maritime Southeast Asia Susan Reichle, USAID Acting
Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance;
Alan Dwyer, USAID Foreign Disaster Assistance Principal Regional
Advisor for East Asia Pacific; and Rick Scott, USAID East Asia
Director
Washington, DC
November 10, 2009
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Joint
DHS and HUD Statement on Disaster Recovery Stakeholder Forum
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600
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California
Young Democrats Quarterly Executive Board and Caucus Meetings
"Join us in sunny San Diego!"
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Friday, November 13 at 5:00pm
End Time: Sunday, November 15 at 8:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
To see more details and RSVP
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Background
Notes : Congo (Brazzaville) (11/09)
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:10 -0600
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USDA Secretary Vilsack and South Dakota
Governor Rounds Agree to Improve James River Water Quality and
Enhance Area Wildlife Habitat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack joined South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds
in signing an agreement that will improve water quality, reduce
soil erosion, aid flood control and enhance wildlife habitat
in the state's James River Watershed.
"The USDA is proud to collaborate
with the South Dakota to protect and conserve our natural resources
while improving the quality of life in our communities,"
said Vilsack.
The goal of South Dakota's Conservation
Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is to enroll up to 100,000
acres of eligible agricultural land located in the James River
Watershed. The establishment of the South Dakota CREP will help
restore prairie pothole wetland hydrology and surrounding upland
buffers along drainages leading into the James River. The project
will improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat and enhance
recreational access on agricultural lands located in this watershed.
Eligible producers interested in enrolling
acreage in the South Dakota CREP must offer a minimum of 40 contiguous
or nearly contiguous acres, as determined by the Farm Service
Agency (FSA), which may consist of a combination of land offered
for enrollment into CREP and adjacent non-CREP acres in order
to meet the 40-acre minimum block-size requirement. The 40-acre
minimum requirement may be waived for beginning, limited resource
or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. The acres offered
for CREP must meet the specific conservation practice requirements
of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to be eligible under
CREP. An additional requirement of the James River Watershed
CREP is that producers enrolling eligible acres in CREP must
also enroll the applicable acres in the South Dakota Game, Fish
and Parks Walk-In Area Program for hunting and fishing access.
Producers enrolling acreage under CREP
will be eligible to receive the current weighted-average rental
rate for the three predominant soils on the eligible acreage.
Some conservation practices will qualify for additional incentives
such as a 20 percent rental rate increase, Practice Incentive
Payment (PIP), and a Signing Incentive Payment (SIP) of $100
per acre. The acreage enrolled in CREP will also be eligible
to receive an annual payment from the state of South Dakota equal
to 40 percent of the weighted-average rental rate for acres enrolled
under CREP.
The total cost of the South Dakota CREP
over the life of the project is estimated at $161.4 million for
a total enrollment of 100,000 acres.
Sign up for this voluntary program is expected
to begin Nov. 23, 2009. Farmers and ranchers will be able to
apply for this program at local county FSA offices. FSA will
administer the South Dakota CREP project on behalf of the Commodity
Credit Corporation, working with the USDA's Natural Resources
Conservation Service, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department
and other state CREP partner agencies.
FSA news releases are available on FSA's
Web site at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov via the "News and Events"
link.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider,
employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272(voice),
or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
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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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San
Antonio Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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NIJ has posted a new topical web page on Unanalyzed
Evidence Held by Law Enforcement Agencies.
View
all All Topics A - Z on the NIJ Web site.
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Forces
in Afghanistan Seize Bomb Materials
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:57:00 -0600
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Louisville
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES
THAT USDA AND DEFENSE DEPARTMENT WILL PARTNER TO SUPPORT MILITARY
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - Secretary of
Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will partner
with the Department of Defense to form the Extension-Military
Partnership, which will bring the extension expertise of land-grant
universities to military family support programs. USDA Under
Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Rajiv Shah made
the announcement today at the National Leadership Summit on Military
Families.
"Military families face many challenges
as a result of their commitment to our country, and USDA recognizes
this significant sacrifice and believes very strongly that Cooperative
Extension can play a critical role in supporting these families,"
Shah said. "This new partnership will enhance our 20-year
relationship with the Defense Department and extend the many
resources of the Cooperative Extension Service to serve the entire
military community."
The partnership will focus on three overall
areas: community capacity building in support of military families,
workforce development, and strengthening family, child care and
youth development programs.
The National Leadership Summit on Military
Families was planned to start an ongoing conversation to transform
family support and readiness programs and lead to more effective
and productive ways for coordination in implementation. More
than 200 leaders who provide support to military families attended
the summit over the past few days at the University of Maryland.
The summit was organized through collaboration between USDA's
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Military Community
and Family Policy and the University of Maryland. Participants
included leadership within the Office of the Secretary of Defense,
USDA, land-grant universities and non-governmental partners.
USDA has worked with DoD for 20 years,
including partnership with all branches of the military - Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and the National Guard & Reserve.
USDA began the partnership by bringing the 4-H Youth Development
Program to youth living on military bases throughout the world.
In 2008, 24,000 youth participated in 4-H club programs on military
bases and installations around the globe. Additionally, Cooperative
Extension faculty are working in partnership with bases and installations
across the country to address critical needs of military families,
including needs related to health, nutrition, financial management,
family stress, etc.
Through federal funding and leadership
for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses
on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting
people's daily lives and the nation's future. For more information,
visit www.nifa.usda.gov.
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NASA
Briefs Preliminary Plume Findings from Moon Mission
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
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Remarks by FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair
at the Institute of International Bankers Conference; New York,
New York delivered on November 10, 2009 are available at the
following link:
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/speeches/chairman/spnov1009.html
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Today I want to focus on aviation safety and
share some things I told the National Air Transportation Association
earlier in the week.
The basic point--that safety is this DOT's number one priority--cannot
be said too many times. However, I think it's important to make
one other point very clearly:
The Obama Administration's FAA is an active and vigilant partner,
and we are moving aggressively to put new safety measures in
place...
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Lane for Department of Transportation. This information has recently
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U.S.
Welcomes Dialogue on Achieving Effective Civilian Response Capability
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman Washington, DC
November 10, 2009
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Pathways
to Prosperity in the Americas Women Entrepreneurs Conference
Bureau of Public Affairs
Fact Sheet
November 9, 2009
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Birmingham
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Seattle
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
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and is now available.
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Congressional
Appearances for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
November 4-5, 2009
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JFK
Banquet Pictures online!
Check out our red carpet shots
Thanks to all who made the JFK Banquet
2009 a huge success!
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ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act) News for U.S. Department of
Justice
A new issue of Disability Rights Online
News has been posted, and is now available.
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Federal Register Publishes 2009/2010
United States Government Manual
Washington, DC*Acting Archivist of the
United States Adrienne C. Thomas announced today the publication
of the 2009/2010 edition of The United States Government Manual,
the official handbook of the Federal Government.
The new 674-page Manual provides up-to-date
information about the missions, programs, and activities of Federal
agencies, as well as the names of top officials of each agency
in the Obama
administration and listings of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives.
It also contains other useful information on the legislative,
judicial, and executive branches of the Government and has comprehensive
name and agency/subject indexes.
A special feature of this invaluable book
is the Sources of Information section, which lists addresses
and telephone numbers for each agency for employment, Government
contracts, publications, films, and other services available
to the public.
In addition, the volume contains agency
organizational charts, a list defining commonly used Federal
abbreviations and acronyms, and a detailed section on Federal
agencies that have been terminated, transferred, or changed in
name since March 1933.
The Manual has been compiled and published
by the Office of the Federal Register of the National Archives
and Records Administration since 1948.
The 2009/2010 Manual (Stock Number 069-000-00179-3)
may be purchased for $35.00 from the Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office (GPO). All orders must be accompanied
by remittance (check, money order, GPO Deposit Account, VISA,
Master Card, or Discover) and mailed to the Superintendent of
Documents, GPO, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Charge
orders may be telephoned to the GPO Order Desk, Monday through
Friday, at (202) 512-1800, from 8 am to 4 pm (eastern time),
faxed anytime to (202) 512-2250, or handled through the GPO online
store at http:\\bookstore.gpo.gov.
The 2009/2010 Manual may also be accessed
electronically through the Government
Printing Office's GPO Access system on the Federal Register home
page at www.archives.gov/federal_register.
To discuss alternate methods of electronic
access to the Manual, call the GPO support line at (202) 512-1530.
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Contact: Katie Grant
202-225-3130 For Immediate Release
November 10, 2009
Hoyer Statement on Proposals to Restore
Long-Term Fiscal Stability
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on bipartisan proposals
to increase long-term fiscal stability:
“Today’s hearing held by Chairman Conrad and Ranking
Member Gregg was an acknowledgement that the deficit is a serious
concern for all Americans. I believe action must be taken to
rein in our mounting deficits and debt.
“I have endorsed the idea of creating a fiscal commission
and am encouraged by the increased interest in the proposal.
Several members of the Senate have suggested that legislation
increasing the debt limit be accompanied by the creation of such
a commission to spur Congress to make the hard choices necessary
to return our nation to fiscal health.
“While failing to increase the debt limit is not an option,
the need to raise the debt limit should be accompanied by a serious
discussion about possible actions we can take to deal with our
fiscal challenge. Putting in place a mechanism to deal with our
long-term fiscal shortfalls, as well as legislation restoring
statutory PAYGO, should be a part of that discussion. I look
forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate
on these and other actions to deal with our fiscal challenges.”
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Contact: Katie Grant
202-225-3130 For Immediate Release
November 10, 2009
Hoyer: Administration and Congress Must
Remain Focused on Sudan
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after Special
Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration and National Security Council Senior
Director for Multilateral Affairs Samantha Power held a discussion
this afternoon on Sudan policy:
“I am pleased that the Obama Administration is continuing
to focus on the dire situation in Sudan. Today’s discussion
reflected the numerous challenges we face as we work to advance
a more stable and secure Sudan. I will continue to talk to the
Administration about the comprehensive strategy for Sudan that
was released a few weeks ago, and how we can alleviate the suffering
of the Sudanese people. Congress will work jointly with the Administration
to ensure that we end the genocide in Darfur, that the 2005 Comprehensive
Peace Agreement between the North and South continues to be implemented
in a fair and timely manner, and to prevent Sudan from becoming
a terrorist safe haven.”
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Contact: Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
November 10, 2009
Majority Leader Hoyer Recognizes Nation's
Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in recognition
of Veterans Day, which is observed tomorrow:
“Veterans Day is a day to honor all Americans who have answered
the nation’s highest call of duty. Every day that we benefit
from the freedoms we share as Americans, we are reminded of their
service, sacrifice and success in protecting our nation.
“We owe this freedom to generations of brave men and women
who have put on a U.S. military uniform to protect our citizens
and defend our ideals. Our veterans and those currently serving
have willingly risked their lives to preserve ours and they deserve
our gratitude - on this day and every day.
“Sadly, on this Veterans Day we also remember and mourn
the 13 who were killed and 38 who were injured in the unconscionable
act of violence that occurred last week in Fort Hood, Texas.
These patriotic Americans and their families are with us in our
hearts and thoughts as we honor all those who have sacrificed
under the banner of freedom.”
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