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Obama:
'Spend less, save more'
Posted: November 21st, 2009 07:00 AM ET
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Biden
heads to Iowa for Democratic fundraiser
Posted: November 21st, 2009 09:00 AM ET
From CNN Associate Political Producer Emily
Sherman
Vice President Joe Biden will speak Saturday night at the annual
Jefferson Jackson dinner in Iowa.
WASHINGTON (CNN)– Vice President Joe Biden will be in Iowa
Saturday as a special guest at the Iowa Democratic Party's annual
Jefferson Jackson Dinner.
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Senate
Democrats assured of 60 votes to debate health bill
Posted: November 21st, 2009 02:35 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Senate Democrat Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas
said Saturday she will support bringing the Senate health care
reform bill to the floor for debate, giving Democrats the 60
votes they need to prevent a Republican filibuster.
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Senate
Democrats Have the Votes Tonight
With the last holdout Democratic senators signaling that they
will vote tonight to let the health care legislation move forward,
Democratic leaders said they have the support they need to bring
the bill to the floor, the New York Times reports.
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Tweeting
the Health Care Vote
Follow the final hours of Senate debate on the health care reform
bill with our custom Twitter Aggregator.
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Obama
ready to help a non-nuclear N.Korea
from canada.com World News
U.S. President Barack Obama said he was willing to help North
Korea repair its economy and end decades of international isolation
if Pyongyang stopped a cycle of threats and finally moved toward
nuclear disarmament.
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UN
human rights committee votes to censure Iran
from CBC | Video
A United Nations committee has approved a Canadian-led resolution
urging Iran to stop harassing political opponents in the wake
of its disputed presidential elections.
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White
House urges quick action on Senate bill
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Obama
'strongly supports' Senate health-care bill
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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NATO
takes command of Afghan army, police training
from canada.com World News
NATO took command of the training of the Afghan army and police
on Saturday to consolidate efforts on building an effective security
force, a vital precondition for the withdrawal of foreign troops.
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Taliban
debating whether to end Afghan war: expert
from canada.com World News
A debate is underway among the Taliban's senior leadership about
finding ways to end the war in Afghanistan, and the Western coalition
should pursue peace talks with moderate leaders of the insurgency,
says the man widely considered to have the closest contacts,
of any Westerner, with the Taliban.
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Democrat
Sen. Landrieu to vote yes on health bill
from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines
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Democrats
appear to have lined up the 60 votes needed to bring health bill
to Senate floor
from MarketWatch.com - MarketWatch Breaking News Bulletins
Democrats appear to have lined up the 60 votes needed to bring
health bill to Senate floor
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Obama
could be key to Afghan debate: Hillier
from CTV BritishColumbiaHome
Whether Canadian troops stay or leave Afghanistan could largely
depend on the eloquence of U.S. President Barack Obama and his
ability to rally western nations, says former chief of defence
staff Rick Hillier.
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VIDEO:
President Obama & President Lee Joint Press Conference
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VIDEO:
President Obama Leads Troop Rally at Osan Air Base
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VIDEO:
President Obama Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama
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VIDEO:
President Obama, Chinese President Hu Meet in Beijing
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VIDEO:
Clean Energy Forum on Public Health
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VIDEO:
"I Deserve Health Care"
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The
Next Steps Forward Toward Health Insurance Reform | HarryReid.com
Source: www.harryreid.com
Yesterday, we took a giant step toward achieving health insurance
reform when the Congressional Budget Office confirmed that the
Senate version of the legislation will ensure quality, affordable
healthcare ...
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The
Healthcare Choice in 2010 | HarryReid.com
Source: www.harryreid.com
Elections are about choices. So, as we near the finish line for
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, let’s explore
what the two choices are on the issue of health insurance reform
in the 2010 Nevada race for U.S. Senate.
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Congressman
Kucinich Supports Medicare Pay Reforms
(November 19, 2009) Congressman Dennis Kucinich addresses H.R.
3961 during House of Representative debate on the Medicare Physician
Payment...
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White
House Strongly Backs Reid’s Health Reform Bill | HarryReid.com
Source: www.harryreid.com
Roll Call, 11/20/09 - The White House formally endorsed Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) version of health
care reform late Friday, calling it a “historic step forward.”
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World
Leaders Agree to Boost Aid for Agriculture
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APEC
Leaders Agree to Chart New Growth in Asia Pacific
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UN
says Women Especially Vulnerable to Effects of Climate Change
by Scott Bobb
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US
Dismayed at Israeli Building Plan for East Jerusalem
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Obama:
Israeli Settlement Construction Could be 'Dangerous'
by VOA News
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Iran
Trying to Wage Media Battle Against US
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Major
World Powers Disapprove of Nuclear Response From Iran
by Paris
Deal brokered by IAEA would have helped easew fears that Tehran
was trying to build nuclear weapons
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Western
Hemisphere: Is it Time to Lift the Ban on Travel to Cuba?
The Western Hemisphere Regional Policy Overview has been updated
with State Department statements on the U.S. response to natural
disasters in El Salvador and on the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Dialogue,
a Congressional hearing assessing the travel ban on Cuba, a Human
Rights Watch report on political prisoners in Cuba, a Congressional
Research Service report on the proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade
Agreement, and a report from the Canadian Defence and Foreign
Affairs Institute examining the Canada First defence strategy
one year after implementation. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Afghanistan:
Recent Elections, U.S. Strategy, and the Catastrophic Consequences
of Failure
The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with remarks by Secretary
of State Clinton to U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan,
Congressional hearings examining the recent Afghan elections
and perspectives on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq, and
a report from the Heritage Foundation concluding that the war
in Afghanistan is a war of necessity, not choice, and that failure
would carry catastrophic consequences. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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China:
China's Cyber Activities Targeting the U.S., Strategic Threats
from China's Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Research, and the Office
of Naval Intelligence's Analysis of the Modernization of the
People's Liberation Army Navy
The China MiPAL has been updated with the U.S.-China Joint Statement
released during President Obama's recent trip to China, a Congressional
Research Service report examining the rise of China's auto industry
and it's impact on the U.S., the 2009 Annual Report to Congress
from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission analyzing
the national security implications of the bilateral trade and
economic relationship between the U.S. and China, concluding
that China's cyber activities targeting the U.S. have increased
substantially, a report from the Center for Strategic and International
Studies examining the geopolitical implications of future trends
in energy consumption in China, a report from the Project 2049
Institute assessing the strategic threats posed by China's anti-ship
ballistic missile research, and a report from the Office of Naval
Intelligence with an analysis of the modernization of the People's
Liberation Army Navy. Please see the Recently Added Documents
section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
in bold.
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FY
2010 Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Conference
The annual Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Conference
identifies emerging research issues related to domestic food
assistance and nutrition programs administered by USDA. Recently
completed research will also be discussed. This year’s conference—Emerging
Issues and Recent Findings—will be held on December 10,
2009, in the Frederick Waugh Auditorium at the Economic Research
Service, 1800 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. Information
on registration and a preliminary agenda is available.
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USDA
Wheat Data
This data product contains statistics on wheat - including the
five classes of wheat: hard red winter, hard red spring, soft
red winter, white, and durum - and rye. Includes data published
in the monthly Wheat Outlook and previously annual Wheat Yearbook.
Data are monthly, quarterly, and/or annual depending upon the
data series
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USDA
Feed Grains Database
Interactive database that contains statistics on four feed grains
(corn, grain sorghum, barley, and oats), foreign coarse grains
(feed grains plus rye, millet, and mixed grains), hay, and related
items. Tables previously published annually in the Feed Yearbook
are available and updated continuously as data are added to the
database. Custom queries also allow users to retrieve historical
data.
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UN
Secretary-General Welcomes European Union's Appointment of Its
First President, High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security
Policy
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Activities
of UN Secretary-General in Italy, 15-17 November 2009
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Brainard,Opening
Statement before the Senate Finance Committee
November 20, 2009
2009-11-20-9-56-40-3728
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Geithner
Written Testimony before the Joint Economic Committee
November 19, 2009
TG-413
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Treasury
Announces Intent to Sell Warrant Positions in Public Dutch Auctions
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Collyns,
Opening Statement before the Senate Finance Committee
November 20, 2009
TG-418
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SEC
and CFTC Issue Joint Orders on Volatility Indexes and Security
Futures
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued two joint orders related
to security-based futures contracts that clarify each Commission's
respective jurisdiction and allow additional products to underlie
security futures.
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Democrat
Senate supercedes Republican opposition confirms long-stalled
Obama judicial pick
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. Senate, having
smashed through a Republican wall of opposition, confirmed on
Thursday U.S. President Barack Obama's first and longest-stalled
judicial nominee.
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Healthcare
lobby set for record spending this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It's not just spending on U.S. healthcare
that is breaking records. Drugmakers, insurers and industry groups
are on track to spend an all-time high of more than $500 million
this year to influence Congress' revamp of the healthcare system.
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U.S.
urges Honduras de facto leader to step aside
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Honduras' de facto leader should make
good on an offer to step aside for a week so voters can focus
on November 29 polls and resolve the country's political crisis,
the U.S. State Department said Friday.
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U.S.
to tighten control of Afghan contracts: Gates
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - The United States must tighten
control of Afghan aid contracts as a first step toward stemming
rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.
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Moderate
Democrat boosts Senate health bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of three wavering U.S. Senate Democrats
said on Friday he would vote to start the chamber's healthcare
debate, bolstering the chances for a broad reform bill one day
before its first crucial test.
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Senate
sets hearing on Bernanke's renomination
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee said on Friday
it will hold a hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's
renomination to a second term on December 3, putting the central
bank chief under scrutiny at a time when the Fed is facing intense
criticism in Congress.
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Landrieu
leans yes in Sat. cliffhanger
by Carrie Budoff Brown
Landrieu and Lincoln hold the keys to the kingdom.
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OCC
Enforcement Actions
by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released
new enforcement actions taken against national banks and individuals
currently and formerly affiliated with national banks.
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OCC
Releases CRA Evaluations For 27 National Banks
by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released
a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations
that became public during the period of October 15, 2009 through
November 14, 2009.
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New
York Fed Announces November 23 Outright Agency Coupon Purchase
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IA
Tech Director's Podcast on Centers of Academic Excellence
Listen now to a podcast interview with Dickie George, NSA's Information
Assurance Technical Director about the joint NSA and Department
of Homeland Security Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) programs.
Mr. George speaks enthusiastically about the value and benefits
of the CAE programs, which give students the tools, capabilities,
and skills to become the Nation's future cyber security professionals.
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IA
Director Discusses Current IA Issues on Federal News Radio
Listen now to an interview with IA Director, Dick Schaeffer on
Federal News Radio. Tom Temins, host of "Federal Security
Spotlight," interviewed Mr. Schaeffer on 3 September to
discuss the difference between IA and cybersecurity and how they
relate, how NSA works with industry and other Federal agencies
to improve the security profile of IT products, and how to recruit
and retain talent in the cyber arena during a period of high
competition for such people.
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Read
Signal Magazine's Interview with IA Director Schaeffer
The October edition of Signal Magazine features an extensive
interview with NSA’s Information Assurance Director Richard
Schaeffer on the Nation’s broad and vigilant efforts to
“maintain the edge in information assurance.” In the
interview, Mr. Schaeffer discusses the information assurance
challenges presented by the widespread reliance on commercial
technologies, by the pressing need to grow a future cadre of
information assurance professionals, the dangers inherent in
the Internet, and the imperative to ensure our Nation’s
information and infrastructure are reliable and secure.
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NSA
Receives Highest Honor from Independent College Fund
The National Security Agency (NSA) accepted the Independent College
Fund (I-Fund) of Maryland's highest honor, the Leadership Award,
at the Evening of Excellence, ceremony held at The Belvedere
in Baltimore, MD., on Oct. 21. NSA received the award for its
central role in the I-Fund's National Security Scholars Program
(NSSP), a program that awards scholarships to students attending
its 10 colleges and universities in Maryland.
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GAO-10-39,
Defense Acquisitions: Further Actions Needed to Address Weaknesses
in DOD's Management of Professional and Management Support Contracts,
November 20, 2009
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GAO-10-11,
Budget Issues: Electronic Processing of Non-IRS Collections Has
Increased but Better Understanding of Cost Structure Is Needed,
November 20, 2009
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FTC
Settlements Bar Deceptive Online Marketing of "Free"
Internet Auction Kits
Defendants Could Pay More Than $1 Million for Failing to Disclose
Terms of Recurring-Fee Plan
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Secretary
Salazar to Speak at the Tamiami Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Friday, December 4, 2009 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
be the featured speak at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Tamiami
Trail Bridge Project adjacent to the Everglades National Park.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is constructing
the project that includes a one-mile bridge and other roadway
modifications to allow increased water flows to Everglades National
Park. This will mark a new beginning for the Park and a major
milestone along the journey to restore America’s Everglades.
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DARPA’s
Precision Inertial Navigation Systems program featured in Military
Aerospace Electronics. 11/17/09
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H.R.
1065, White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification
Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on September 30, 2009
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H.R.
3603, A bill to rename the Ocmulgee National Monument
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on November 18, 2009
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H.R.
3837, SURE Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Homeland Security on November 17, 2009
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H.R.
3978, First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Homeland Security on November 17, 2009
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H.R.
3980, Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness
Grants Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Homeland Security on November 17, 2009
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H.R.
3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act
Revised cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of
Representatives
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H.R.
1672, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization
Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on November 18, 2009
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H.R.
2062, Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of
2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on November 18, 2009
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H.R.
3489, A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit
state election officials from accepting a challenge to an individual's
eligibility to register to vote in an election for federal office
in a jurisdiction on the grounds
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Committee
on House Administration on November 4, 2009
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S.
375, Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2009
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs on September 10, 2009
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VIDEO:
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), discusses the latest on health care
legislation in the Senate.
Length: 32 min.
Published: Friday at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Finance Cmte. Hearing on Treasury Dept. Nominations
Sitting in for Chairman Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), Sen. Kent Conrad
(D-ND) chaired a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing
for three Treasury Department nominees. Members questioned the
administration’s choices for Under Secretary for Int'l Affairs
and to two Assistant Treasury Secretaries.
Length: 54 min.
Published: Friday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Fri Nov 20
Spokesman Ian Kelly conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Thursday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Fri Nov 20
The U.S. and other countries negotiating with Iran criticized
that country for failing to formally respond to a tentative deal
on the production of nuclear fuel. State Department Spokesman
Robert Wood read the formal statement from the negotiators at
this daily briefing.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski
In his first appearance on C-SPAN's "The Communicators,"
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski
discussed efforts on formalizing rules on net neutrality and
the expansion of broadband in the United States.
Length: 32 min.
Published: Today at 6:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Nat'l Institute of Military Justice Discussion on Fort Hood Court
Martial Process
American University’s National Institute of Military Justice
hosted an event looking at the military’s court-martial
system that alleged Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Malik Hassan
will go through.
Length: 1 hr. 27 min.
Published: Friday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Armed Services Cmte. Briefing on Fort Hood Shooting Suspect
Senate Armed Services Cmte. Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) and Sen.
Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) spoke to reporters following a briefing
on the Army's rules and procedures relevant to Major Nidal Malik
Hasan's personnel records and the sharing of information with
the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Major Hasan is alleged to have
killed 13 people in the Fort Hood, TX shooting on November 5,
2009.
Length: 13 min.
Published: Friday at 2pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Floor Debate on Health Care: CO-GA Senators
The U.S. Senate holds a debate on health care reform legislation.
Length:
Published: Friday at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Carl Levin Speaks On Afghanistan
On C-SPAN’s Newsmakers, Senate Armed Services Cmte. Chairman
Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed Pres. Obama's approaching decision
on sending more troops to Afghanistan, working with Afghanistan's
re-elected President Karzai, and the shootings at Fort Hood.
Length: 30 min.
Published: Today at 12:45pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Oversight Hearing on Economic Stimulus Spending
Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY) chaired a House Oversight and Government
Reform Committee hearing on tracking the use of funds in the
787 billion dollar economic stimulus package. The Government
Accountability Office released its first official report on stimulus
fund tracking at this hearing.
Length: 3 hr. 43 min.
Published: Thursday at 10am (ET)
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Ethics
committee: No reprimand for Burris
by By LARRY MARGASAK
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished
Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about
his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the
governor who was ousted for trying to sell it....
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Senate
Health Care Bill: Moving in the Right Direction
by Seth Michaels
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Working
America, Union Members Deliver for Health Care Reform
by Seth Michaels
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Presidential
Proclamation-National Family Week
Posted in Proclamations
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Presidential
Proclamation-National Child's Day
Posted in Proclamations
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Presidential
Proclamation -- National Farm-City Week
Posted in Proclamations
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Readout
of Joe Biden's Call with Ambassador Hill
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Presidential
Nominations Sent to the Senate
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President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/20/09
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Remarks
by President Obama and President Lee of the Republic of Korea
before Bilateral Meeting
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Remarks
by the President to the Troops at Osan Air Base, Osan, Republic
of Korea
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Open
Government Laboratories of Democracy
Posted by Beth Noveck on November 19, 2009 at 7:04 PM EST
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Reality
Check: Desperately Twisting the CBO Analysis on the Deficit
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on November 19, 2009 at 7:55 PM EST
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Reality
Check: Claims That Reform Will Encourage Abortions at School
"Sex Clinics" are Absurd
Posted by Macon Phillips on November 19, 2009 at 8:16 PM EST
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Reality
Check: The "Rationing" Smear... Again?
Posted by Dan Pfeiffer on November 20, 2009 at 3:03 PM EST
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Prosperity,
Peace and Opportunity: The Legacy of American Service in South
Korea
Posted by Jesse Lee on November 20, 2009 at 3:55 PM EST
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Weekly
Address: Traveling Abroad for Our Economy at Home
Posted by Jesse Lee on November 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM EST
In an address recorded in Seoul, South
Korea, the President discusses his trip to Asia. He talks about
his push to stop nuclear proliferation in North Korea, Iran,
and around the world. He talks about promoting America's principles
for an open society in China while making progress on joint efforts
to combat climate change. And talks in-depth about the primary
objective of his trip: engaging in new markets that hold tremendous
potential to spur job creation here at home.
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Obama
to unveil new Afghanistan strategy after Thanksgiving, source
says
Posted: November 20th, 2009 08:09 AM ET
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What
to expect in Senate's Saturday health care vote
Posted: November 20th, 2009 04:24 PM ET
From CNN's Ed Hornick
Washington (CNN) – To debate or not
to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question.
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Turnout
is Key for Democrats Next Year
DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) tells The Hotline that the
key to Democratic fortunes in the midterm elections will be mobilizing
the voters who showed up for last year's presidential election.
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Senators
to Watch
With Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) announcing today that he would vote
on Saturday night to bring the health care reform bill up for
debate, attention turns to four others whose votes may indicate
the ultimate success or failure of the bill.
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Interview
With Indira Lakshmanan of Bloomberg Radio
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
U.S. Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan
November 19, 2009
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Collyns,
Opening Statement before the Senate Finance Committee
November 20, 2009
TG-418
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Brainard,Opening
Statement before the Senate Finance Committee
November 20, 2009
2009-11-20-9-56-40-3728
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Iraqi
Engineers Prepare to Work Independently
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:02:00 -0600
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Treasury;
Miller, Opening Statement before the Senate Finance Committee
November 20, 2009
TG-417
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Clinton
Stresses Mission's Importance to Troops in Afghanistan
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0600
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Weekly
CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Update
Friday, November 20, 2009
12 noon ET
View live video webcast at www.flu.gov/live
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Navy
Announces Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Military Relocations
to Guam
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:00 -0600
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Congressional
Appearances for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending November 20, 2009
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FEMA
Administrator Fugate Addresses The 2009 National Guard Senior
Leadership Conference
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:27 -0600
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security?s
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig
Fugate addressed the National Guard Senior Leadership conference
in National Harbor, MD. During his address, the Administrator
emphasized the critical partnership between the National Guard
and FEMA.
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DoD
Identifies Navy Casualty
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 -0600
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Army
Announces Independent Body Armor Review
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:00 -0600
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Predictive
Policing: A National Discussion
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:38 -0600
This week in Los Angeles, California, the Justice Department’s
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and Bureau of Justice Assistance
(BJA) hosted the Nation’s first symposium on Predictive
Policing. Predictive policing is a relatively new law enforcement
concept that integrates approaches such as cutting-edge crime
analysis, crime fighting technology, intelligence-lead policing
and more to inform forward thinking crime prevention strategies
and tactics.
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Attorney
General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Advocates and Leaders
for Police and Community Trust (ALPACT) Awards Dinner
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:24:17 -0600
"I’m honored to participate in ALPACT’s first
annual banquet, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to
discuss an issue that I care about deeply – fostering collaboration
between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve,"
said Attorney General Holder.
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VA is studying of Vietnam-era women veterans
WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki
said the Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a comprehensive
study of women veterans who served in the military during the
Vietnam War. The study will explore the effects of their military
service upon their mental and physical health.
"One of my top priorities is to meet the needs of women
veterans," said Secretary Shinseki. "Our veterans have
earned the very best care. VA realizes that women veterans require
specialized programs, and this study will help VA provide high-quality
care for women veterans of the Vietnam era."
The study, which begins in November and lasts more than four
years, will contact approximately 10,000 women in a mailed survey,
telephone interview and a review of their medical records.
As women Vietnam veterans approach their mid-60s, it is important
to understand the impact of wartime deployment on health and
mental outcomes nearly 40 years later, said officials. The study
will assess the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder
and other mental and physical health conditions for women Vietnam
veterans, and explore the relationship between PTSD and other
conditions.
VA will study women Vietnam veterans who may have had direct
exposure to traumatic events, and for the first time, study those
who served in facilities near Vietnam. These women may have had
similar, but less direct exposures. Both women veterans who receive
their health care from VA and those who receive health care from
other providers will be contacted to determine the prevalence
of a variety of health conditions.
About 250,000 women veterans served in the military during the
Vietnam War and about 7,000 were in or near Vietnam. Those who
were in Vietnam, those who served elsewhere in Southeast Asia
and those who served in the United States are potential study
participants.
The study represents to date the most comprehensive examination
of a group of women Vietnam veterans, and will be used to shape
future research on women veterans in future wars. Such an understanding
will lay the groundwork for planning and providing appropriate
services for women veterans, as well as for the aging veteran
population today.
Women veterans are one of the fastest growing segments of the
veteran population. There are approximately 1.8 million women
veterans among the nation's total of 23 million living veterans.
Women comprise 7.8 percent of the total veteran population and
nearly 5.5 percent of all veterans who use VA health care services.
VA estimates women veterans will constitute 10.5 percent of the
veteran population by 2020 and 9.5 percent of all VA patients.
In recent years, VA has undertaken a number of initiatives to
create or enhance services for women veterans. Initiatives include
implementing comprehensive primary care nationwide, staffing
every VA medical center with a women veterans program manager,
supporting a multifaceted research program on women's health,
and improving communication and outreach to women veterans. VA
organizations like the Center for Women Veterans and the Women
Veterans Health Strategic Healthcare Group will continue operating.
The study, to be managed by VA's Cooperative Studies Program,
is projected to cost $5.6 million. (Courtesy of VA)
Department of Veterans Affairs -- www.va.gov/
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ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16,
2009
“As we enter the homestretch, the greatest risk we run is
not completing health reform and letting this chance to lay a
new foundation for our economy and our country pass us by. We
have the building blocks to construct a health-care system that
provides the highest quality of care while embodying a process
of continuous improvement -- a leap forward for the health of
Americans and the fiscal health of the entire nation.”
–Peter R. Orszag, Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, 11/20/09
Economy Highlights:
• With the holiday season right around
the corner, the Commerce Department reported this week that “some
of the nation’s largest retailers, discount and luxury chains
alike, posted better- than-expected earnings … and said
they were seeing signs of broader stabilization” [New
York Times, 11/17/09]. In addition, the improvement in overall
retail sales in October was in part driven by higher auto sales,
“as demand returned following a sharp drop after the expiration
of the government's cash-for-clunkers program.” [Wall
Street Journal, 11/17/2009]
• This week, General Motors announced that they are seeing
signs of life following their brief bankruptcy and “while
it was still losing money, it had stabilized enough that it could
take an important symbolic step and begin returning some of the
$50 billion that the federal government provided” to help
G.M. take “a big step toward a lasting recovery.” [New
York Times, 11/16/09]
Recovery Highlights:
• With unemployment at double digits, House Leaders are
looking at a variety of options to help create jobs and grow
the economy. In addition to Congressional action, the White House
announced that President Obama will hold a December 3rd forum
on job creation with business leaders and embark on a cross-country
tour to highlight Democratic efforts to boost the economy. “Economists
say a $787 billion stimulus bill passed in February has helped
ease the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s,”
but Democrats understand that there needs to be more done to
address unemployment and create jobs. [Reuters,
11/17/09]
• Two reports from the Majority Leader’s office this
week show how Democrats have been focused this year on creating
jobs and returning our economy to growth:
Democrats
Take Steps to Restore Fiscal Responsibility [11/17/09]
PAYGO
Essential to Achieving Progressive Issues [11/18/09]
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San
Francisco Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Army
Reserve Focuses On Balancing Ranks, Specialties
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0600
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Chicago
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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OCC
Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today released new enforcement actions taken against national
banks and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with
national banks.
Copies of the final actions are available for download by viewing
the searchable database of all public enforcement actions taken
since August 1989 at http://apps.occ.gov/EnforcementActions/.
You may also submit a request electronically to obtain copies
through the OCC’s online FOIA site, https://appsec.occ.gov/publicaccesslink/.
Fax requests should be sent to (202) 874-5274. You can also obtain
copies by writing to the Comptroller of the Currency, Communications
Division, Mail Stop 2-3, Washington, DC 20219. When ordering,
specify the appropriate enforcement action number.
Cease and Desist Orders
No.Name/Bank/CityDate
Arizona
2009-166Bank USA, National Association, Phoenix9/18/2009
Ohio
2009-167American National Bank, Parma9/22/2009
Oklahoma
2009-168First National Bank in Pawhuska, Pawhuska10/22/2009
Texas
2009-169First National Bank of Jasper, Jasper10/8/2009
Civil Money Penalty Orders
No.Name/Bank/CityDate
Minnesota
2009-170John G. Kimball, Marshall Bank, National Association,
Hallock10/5/2009
Wisconsin
2009-171Charles J. Runde, First National Bank of Platteville,
Platteville9/28/2009
Formal Agreements
No.Name/Bank/CityDate
Arkansas
2009-172The First National Bank of Wynne, Wynne10/6/2009
Colorado
2009-173Evergreen National Bank, Evergreen10/27/2009
Missouri
2009-174First Missouri National Bank, Brookfield10/22/2009
New York
2009-175Modern Bank, National Association, New York10/27/2009
Ohio
2009-176The Community National Bank, Franklin10/19/2009
Pennsylvania
2009-177Eagle National Bank, Upper Darby10/15/2009
South Carolina
2009-178Williamsburg First National Bank, Kingstree10/14/2009
Personal Cease and Desist Orders
No.Name/Bank/CityDate
Wisconsin
2009-171Charles J. Runde, First National Bank of Platteville,
Platteville9/28/2009
Prompt Corrective Action Directives
No.Name/Bank/CityDate
Minnesota
2009-179Marshall Bank, National Association, Hallock9/30/2009
Removal / Prohibition Orders
No.Name/Bank/CityDate
Delaware
2009-180Abiola Afolabi, TD Bank, National Association, Wilmington10/2/2009
Terminations of Existing Enforcement Actions
No.Type/Bank/City/Old EA#Date
California
2009-181FA, The Community National Bank, Franklin (EA# 2007-105)10/19/2009
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New
Orleans Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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UN
Calls on Iran to Address Serious Human Rights Violations
Robert Wood
Deputy Department Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 20, 2009
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OCC Releases CRA Evaluations For 27 National
Banks
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
(OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
performance evaluations that became public during the period
of October 15, 2009 through November 14, 2009. The list contains
only national banks and insured federal branches of foreign banks
that have received ratings. The possible ratings are outstanding,
satisfactory, needs to improve, and substantial noncompliance.
Of the 27 evaluations made public this month, 2 were outstanding,
25 were satisfactory, none were needs to improve, and none were
substantial noncompliance. Evaluations are available from links
on http://www.occ.treas.gov/cra/nov09.htm.
The OCC’s World Wide Web site (http://www.occ.treas.gov)
also offers access to a searchable list of all public CRA evaluations
(http://www.occ.treas.gov/cra/crasrch.htm).
Copies of the actual evaluations may be obtained by submitting
a request electronically through the OCC's online FOIA site https://appsec.occ.gov/publicaccesslink/.
You can also obtain copies by writing to the Office of the Comptroller
of the Currency, Communications Division, Mailstop 2-3, Washington,
DC 20219. When requests are made electronically, remember to
include your postal mail address. Facsimile requests may be sent
to (202) 874-5274.
This month's list of ratings is attached.
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DOD
Statement on Fort Hood Independent Review
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:00 -0600
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Newark
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.,
Canadian Defense Chiefs Answer Afghanistan Questions
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:00 -0600
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Kansas
City Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Charlotte
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Flag
Officer Assignments
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0600
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Gates
Urges More Western Hemisphere Cooperation
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0600
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Gates
Highlights Canada's Efforts in Afghanistan
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:00 -0600
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Knoxville
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Electronic
Reading Room for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
Link for new Department Directives and Instructions page
Procurement Records, including awards and orders
Privacy Office FOIA Logs
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New
Haven Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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System
of Records Notices (SORNs) for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Navy
Dolphins
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:03 -0600
Bottle nosed dolphins and California sea lions will be on the
duty roster in Washington state next year to help in security
measures at Naval Station Kitsap in Bangor.
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Atlantis
Spacewalk
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:00 -0600
The space shuttle Atlantis crew, which includes current and former
members of the military, continues its work on the International
Space Station this afternoon.
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Female
Care Packages
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:35:13 -0600
The USO is creating care packages specifically for women.
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Shinseki
Remarks
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:06 -0600
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki would like to see more
servicemembers take advantage of the benefits his department
offers.
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Gates
on Fort Hood
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:34 -0600
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Anaheim/Orange County CA Democrats'
Meet Nov. 22
The Crisis at UC – Eyewitness to the
Protests!
The Crisis at the University of California
– Eyewitness to the Protests!
Please join this Sunday, November 22, from
1:00 –3:00 pm, for a very special discussion of the crisis
at the University of California.
Our featured speaker will be Lauren Lee
from the UCI Young Democrats, who will also give us her eyewitness
account of this week’s student protests at the Board of
Regents meeting at UCLA.
Please join us for this important and timely
discussion.
Bring your questions, bring your ideas
and bring your friends!
Date: Sun., November 22, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club, 5 Riparian View,
Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve). The Duck Club
is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects
Michelson Drive between Culver Drive and Jamboree Rd.
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Springfield
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Minneapolis
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Birmingham
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Boston
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
General Officer Assignments
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0600
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Federal
Election Commission Weekly Digest
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:59 -0600
Week of November 16 - 20
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FEC
Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.-Brazil
Celebrate Fifteen Years of Science and Technology Cooperation
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 20, 2009
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Please Join Us In Supporting Our Fellow
Idahoans
Dear Friends,
On December 1st from 12:00- 1:30 at the Capitol Annex, United
Vision for Idaho will be sharing vignettes collected from rural
Idahoans as part of our ongoing organizing effort, we will also
be hearing from several of our coalition members, who will discuss
the ways the economic recession has impacted our state and our
various constituents. Please join us as we stand in solidarity
as Idaho's coalition and on behalf of underrepresented Idahoans.
Let us send the message that their voices count and our organizations
are here to listen and lead Idaho into an economically fair and
just future!
Many Thanks,
Adrienne
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Miami
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Phoenix
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - November 20
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:36 -0600
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Dallas
Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Constituent
Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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DoD
Contracts for November 20, 2009
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:00 -0600
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert
Programming Information for Fri. 11/20 - Mon. 11/23, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Friday:
* Senate Republicans Press Conference on Health Care (8pm)
* Senate Armed Services Cmte. Briefing on Fort Hood Shooting
Suspect (8:30pm)
Saturday:
* Communicators: FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski (6:30pm)
* America & the Courts: Panel Discussion on Upcoming Cases
(7pm)
Sunday:
* Newsmakers: Senate Armed Services Cmte. Chairman Carl Levin
(D-MI) (10am)
* Q&A: Judy Shelton, Contributor to the Economist & Wall
Street Journal (8pm)
Monday:
* U.S. House: Not In Session
* Indian P.M. Dr. Manmohan Singh Addresses the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce (12pm) - LIVE
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C-SPAN 2 Highlights
Friday:
* U.S. Senate Floor Debate on Health Care Legislation (8pm) -
LIVE
* Senate Republicans Press Conference on Health Care (11pm)
Saturday/Sunday:
* U.S. Senate Floor Debate on Health Care Legislation (10am)
- LIVE
* Book TV Airs on C-SPAN2 Every Weekend. Check the Book TV Schedule
- http://www.booktv.org/
Monday:
* U.S. Senate: Not In Session
* Bread for the World Inst. Panel on 2010 Hunger Report (9:30am)
- LIVE
* NPC Address by Amb. Nancy Brinker, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
(12pm) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN 3 Highlights
Friday:
* Senate on Health Care, Sen. Levin (D-MI) on Afghanistan &
Fort Hood (7pm)
Saturday:
* Ed Moloney, Author, "A Secret History of the IRA"
(10am)
Sunday:
* B. Huffaker, B. Mercer, G. Phenix, & W. Wise, "When
the News Went Live" (10am)
Monday:
* Programming TBA. Check Schedule for Updates - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/schedule?timezone=Eastern&date=Nov+23%2C+2009
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C-SPAN Radio Highlights
Saturday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
Sunday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
* Sunday Network News Shows (12pm)
Monday:
* Washington Journal (7am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
Politics Highlights
* C-SPAN Political Programming - Sunday
on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET
**********************************************************************
Washington Journal Highlights
Saturday:
* Peter Pantuso, American Bus Association, President & CEO
* Discussion on the News of the Day
* Discussion on the Senate Health Care Debate
* Discussion on U.S. - Iran Relations
Sunday:
* Discussion on the News of the Day
* Discussion on U.S. Policy in Afghanistan
* Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM)
* Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Republican Conference Chairman
Monday:
* Ruth Goldway, Postal Regulatory Commission, Chairman
* Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President
* Discussion on U.S. Intelligence Agencies
* Discussion on Foodborne Illnesses
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER
This week, the House passed the Medicare
Physician Payment Reform Act, a bill to protect seniors’
access to doctors by permanently reforming the way Medicare pays
physicians. The legislation repeals a 21% reduction in physician
payments scheduled to take place in January 2010, and replaces
it with a sustainable system that ends the cycle of short-term
patches and threats of payment cuts.
Attached to the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act is Statutory
“Pay-As-You-Go” legislation, a proven tool for turning
deficits to surpluses. Under PAYGO, Congress will be forced to
make the tough decisions necessary to ensure our nation pays
for what it buys. Restoring our nation’s fiscal health will
not be quick or easy and the enactment of PAYGO will not erase
our nation's deficits on its own, but reinstating this common-sense
principle is a key first step. I hope the Senate will join us
and act quickly to put PAYGO into law.
The Senate is expected to take a procedural vote this weekend
in order to proceed with debate on its version of health reform
legislation. House Democrats remain committed to reform that
will make health care more affordable, accessible and secure
for all Americans. I look forward to working with the Senate
in the weeks ahead to accomplish these goals.
Next week, House Members will return to their Districts to be
with their families and constituents as our Nation celebrates
Thanksgiving. When we return, we will keep discussing options
to help create jobs and grow the economy and continue our work
on health reform.
Sincerely yours,
STENY H. HOYER
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CBP
Trade Symposium 2009
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:07 -0600
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CBP
Trade Symposium Webcast 2009
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:07 -0600
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GOV JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS and GOV
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES have been updated at www.usdemocrats.com/ticker/jobs/
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Media
Availability with Secretary Gates and Canadian Minister of Defense
Peter Mackay
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:00 -0600
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DOD
Announces Military Commissions Actions
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:00 -0600
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26
Charged in Scheme to Defraud FCC's Video Relay Service Program
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:27:33 -0600
Arrests were made by FBI agents and Postal Inspectors in New
York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada,
Oregon, and Maryland.
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On
Camera Group Interview With Nasim Zehra of Dunya TV, Talat Husain
of AAJ TV, Mubashir Luqman of Express TV, Hamid Mir of Geo TV,
Naveen Naqvi of Dawn News, Moeed Pirzada of Dunya TV, and Anwar
ul-Hassan of PTV
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Islamabad, Pakistan
October 28, 2009
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Former
McKesson HBOC Chairman Convicted in $8 Billion Securities Fraud
Scheme
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:28 -0600
Charles W. McCall, the former chairman of McKessonHBOC, was convicted
in San Francisco of four counts of securities fraud and one count
of circumventing internal accounting controls at a public company.
As a result of his actions, defrauded investors lost more than
$8 billion.
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Former
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sentenced in Money Laundering, Extortion
Scheme
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:35 -0600
Pavel Ivanovich Lazarenko, the former prime minister of Ukraine,
was sentenced in San Francisco to 97 months in prison, for his
role in laundering $30 million of extortion proceeds.
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Micheletti's
Leave of Absence (Taken Question)
Question Taken at the November 20, 2009,
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
November 20, 2009
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Highlights:
UN Calls on Iran to Address Serious Human Rights Violations
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600
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Briefing
by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Michele
Bond on National Adoption Day
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 20, 2009
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STS-129
MCC Status Report #09
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
Preparations for the second spacewalk of Atlantis’ STS-129
visit to the International Space Station, transfer of material
between the spacecraft and talks with media representatives helped
keep astronauts busy Friday.
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STS-129
MCC Status Report #08
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
Though it began a little later than planned, the STS-129 crew
is awake and starting work on the day’s activities.
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Planet
51 Star Brings NASA's Message of Exploration Down to Earth
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
Actor Dwayne Johnson, usually known for his action and comedic
film roles, takes to the stars as an astronaut in a new animated
feature that brings important messages about the importance of
space exploration and education to those of us here on Earth.
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Planet
51 PSA Campaign Brings NASA's Message of Exploration Down to
Earth
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
Broadcast-quality digital public service announcements are available
for download from NASA featuring actor Dwayne Johnson, star of
the new film "Planet 51," discussing the importance
of space exploration, diversity and education.
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Science
Magazines Honor Cutting-Edge NASA Programs
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600
NASA's revolutionary planet-hunting Kepler space telescope has
been honored with the 2009 Best of What's New Grand Award from
Popular Science Magazine and a 2009 Breakthrough Award from Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
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