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Arab
Reaction Overwhelmingly Positive to Obama Nobel Prize
from VOA News: U.S. Politics
Former Arab League Secretary-General Esmet Abdel Meguid says
Mr. Obama's award appears to be positive development for peace
in Middle East
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Obama
Pushes For Tougher Financial Regulation
from VOA News: U.S. Politics
US president urges Congress to approve plan to create new government
agency to protect Americans against financial abuses
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Burmese
Democracy Leader Meets Western Diplomats
from VOA News: Human Rights and Law
Burma's military-ruled government gave Aung San Suu Kyi permission
to meet with diplomats from the United States, Britain and Australia
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Watchdog
Wants Halt to Guinea Arms Sales
from VOA News: Human Rights and Law
Amnesty International says Guinean security forces are armed
with European weapons
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Guinea
Rights Groups Want Military Brought Before ICC
from VOA News: Human Rights and Law
Human rights groups want members of the military brought before
International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity after
last week's killing of at least 157 opposition demonstrators
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France:
Measures to Fight Tax Evasion in Connection with Tax Havens
from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor
Taxation - The French government has proposed inserting in the
Finance Amendment Law 2009, scheduled for adoption by Parliament
at the end of the year, several measures to reinforce its fight
against tax evasion in uncooperative tax haven...
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United
Kingdom: New Supreme Court Opens for Business
from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor
Courts - The new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom began operation
on October 1, 2009. Its creation is designed to increase transparency
and further enhance the separation of powers between the executive,
the legislature, and the judiciary...
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Iraq:
Estimated Costs Associated with the Withdrawal of Troops from
Iraq
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with a Department of Defense
briefing providing an overview on the current mission in Iraq,
a Congressional Budget Office report analyzing possible timelines
and estimated costs associated with the withdrawal of U.S. forces
from Iraq, a Center for Strategic and International Studies report
evaluating potential strategies for success in Iraq based around
prospects for creating a strategic partnership, and a White House
readout of the President's call and meeting with Iraqi President
Talabani. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
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CONTRACT
OP: Turkey: Coal Gasification Project
from USTDA Contracting Opportunities With
USTDA Grant Recipients by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster)
The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal
data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from
interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience
and capability to develop a feasibility study to evaluate the
technical aspects and economics of a conceptual design for a
coal (lignite) gasification project, the implementation of which
would enable the production of lignite-derived substitute natural
gas (SNG) for use in Turkey’s natural gas transmission system.
Open Date: 10/9/09 | End Date: 12/10/09
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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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Latest
U.S. Agricultural Trade Data
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New
This data product announces USDA's monthly release of calendar
year, fiscal year, year-to-date, and monthly value of U.S. agricultural
exports, imports, and trade balance.
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USIP,
U.S. Army Unveil First Civilian Doctrine for Peace Operations
from United States Institute of Peace by
asturma
On Oct. 7, 2009, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the U.S. Army's
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute unveiled the
first strategic "doctrine"; ever produced for civilian
actors involved in peace operations. The "Guiding Principles
for Stabilization and Reconstruction" (S&R) is a practical
roadmap for helping countries transition from violent conflict
to peace.
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UN
Secretary-General Congratulates United States President Barack
Obama on Winning 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
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Obama's
Well-Judged, Humble Peace Prize Acceptance
from TIME.com Top Politics Stories
Being humble is a private virtue. We want our leaders to be vital
and proactive. Obama's remarks on winning the Nobel Peace Prize
got it right
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The
Nobel Committee Explains Its Choice
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U.S.
Rep. Peterson releases OTC derivative draft bill
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives
agriculture committee on Friday released a draft bill on regulation
of over-the-counter derivatives, with another House panel expected
to vote next week on similar legislation.
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FCC
asks Google to explain how, why it blocks calls
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Friday asked Google
Inc to explain how the Internet giant's Voice service blocks
expensive calls to some rural areas, after lawmakers demanded
an investigation.
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U.S.
derivatives bill addresses end user concerns
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives
Agriculture Committee on Friday unveiled a draft bill on regulation
of over-the-counter derivatives that differs in some key respects
from bills drawn up elsewhere in the House and by the Obama administration.
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Carter
applauds 'bold statement'
from Politico.com: Politics by Andy Barr
Former President Jimmy Carter congratulated President Barack
Obama on Friday for winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Obama:
Time for final health care push
from Politico.com: Politics by Josh Gerstein
In his weekly address, President Obama tries to push health care
reform legislation over the finish line.
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Sen.
Max Baucus (D-Mont.)
from Politico.com: congress by Carrie Budoff
Brown
Baucus is pragmatic and organized — but unpredictable and
overly willing to compromise on Democratic principles.
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Sen.
Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)
from Politico.com: congress by Carrie Budoff
Brown
A five-term senator, Harkin won reelection in 2008 on a platform
of “change” in Washington.
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New
York Fed purchases $2.573 billion in agency coupons
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Upcoming
lecture Oct. 13: The Hubble Space Telescope. A New Beginning
from Library of Congress: What's New in
Science Reference
For more than 19 years, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope-one
of the celebrated scientific instruments of our time-has revolutionized
our understanding of the universe and how it works.
David S. Leckrone, just-retired senior
project scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope Program, will
present "The Hubble Space Telescope: A New Beginning"
at the Library of Congress at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in
the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison
Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
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Jews
of Brazil Subject of Oct. 20 Lecture at the Library of Congress
from Library of Congress: Upcoming Events
Daniel R. Pinto of the Embassy of Brazil will deliver an illustrated
lecture on "The Jews of Brazil" at noon on Tuesday,
Oct. 20, in the African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) Reading
Room, Room 220 of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building,
10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored jointly by AMED
and the Hispanic Division, the event is free and open to the
public; tickets are not required.
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Library
Studies State Copyright Laws
from Library of Congress: News
The Library of Congress announced today the release of the fifth
in a series of landmark studies commissioned by the U. S. Congress
and published by the Council on Library and Information Resources
(CLIR) that highlight the challenges facing archives, libraries
and other cultural institutions specializing in the preservation
and public access to historic recorded sound materials. The report
examines copyright laws in 10 U.S. states related to sound recordings
released before 1972. This is the first in-depth analysis of
individual state copyright laws.
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RUSSIA:
CONGRATULATIONS-PRIZE-OBAMA
from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service
Dmitry Medvedev congratulated American President Barack Obama
on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
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GAO-09-821R,
Railroad Retirement Board: Review of Commuter Railroad Occupational
Disability Claims Reveals Potential Program Vunerabilies, September
9, 2009
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GAO-09-792,
Contract Management: Agencies Are Not Maximizing Opportunities
for Competition or Savings under Blanket Purchase Agreements
despite Significant Increase in Usage, September 9, 2009
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GAO-10-139,
Transportation Security Administration: TSA Executive Attrition
Has Declined, but Better Information Is Needed on Reasons for
Leaving and Executive Hiring Process, October 9, 2009
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GAO-10-49,
Telecommunications: Current Broadband Measures Have Limitations
and New Measures Are Promising but Need Improvement, October
9, 2009
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Federal
Reserve Board: Kohn, Monetary Policy Research and the Financial
Crisis
from FRB: Speeches and Testimony
Speech at the Federal Reserve Conference on Key Developments
in Monetary Policy, Washington, D.C.
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FRB
Annual adjustments for reserve calculations and deposit reporting,
Regulation D
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FEDTAX
II: Overview
from FMS Programs and Services
Updated 10/9/2009: FEDTAX II ATTENTION FEDTAX II USERS! FEDTAXII,
which some federal agencies use for electronic federal tax payments
and filing, is being decommissioned NOVEMBER 30, 2009. After
that date, payments cannot be made via FEDTAX II. Federal agencies
will be transitioned to the Electronic Federal Tax Paymen
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FCC
and FTC Chairmen Jointly Encourage The Public to Take Safeguards
to Protect Themselves, Their Privacy, and Their Personal Information
Online
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer
Protection Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – As part of National Cyber Security Awareness
Month, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius
Genachowski and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Jon Leibowitz
today encouraged the public to take steps to protect themselves,
their privacy, and their personal information online.
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FTC
Stops Two Deceptive Telemarketing Operations
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer
Protection Press Releases
Magazine Seller, Medical Discount Plan Pitchmen Barred From False
Claims
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EIA's
Analysis of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security
Act of 2009
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CBO's
Analysis of the Effects of Proposals to Limit Costs Related to
Medical Malpractice ("Tort Reform")
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H.R.
2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Preliminary estimate of direct spending and revenues effects
for the conference agreement, as modified by H.Con.Res. 196 on
October 8, 2009.
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VIDEO:
White House Clean Energy Economy Forum
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
and other top Administration officials host a Clean Energy Economy
Forum. The forum is meant to reiterate the need for a comprehensive
energy plan that breaks a dependence on oil that poses a threat
to the economy, environment, and national security. Business
leaders from around the country give their perspective on how
best to create jobs while contributing to American energy independence.
Length:
Published: Wednesday at 9pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Hearing on Improving Dental Care for Medicaid Families
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Chairman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) presides over a House Oversight
and Government Reform Subcmte. hearing on "Medicaid's Efforts
to Reform Since the Preventable Death of Deamonte Driver: A Progress
Report." The hearing was promted by the experience of Deamonte
Driver, a 12-year old boy who died from an infection that started
with an abscessed tooth. The case highlighted the difficulty
of finding dentists who will accept Medicaid and the general
lack of dental care for poor families.
Length:
Published: Wednesday at 10pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Former Director, Congressional Budget Office
(2003-05)
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Douglas Holtz-Eakin goes over the CBO estimate released yesterday
on the health care bill. Mr. Holtz-Eakin is currently a fellow
at the Manhattan Institute.
Length: 32 min.
Published: Friday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Banking Cmte. Hearing on Restoring Credit to Manufacturers
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) chaired a Senate Banking, Housing &
Urban Affairs Committee hearing on access to credit for U.S.
manufacturing companies.
Length: 1 hr. 4 min.
Published: Friday at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
NASA Press Conference on results of LCROSS Lunar impact probe
in search for water
from C-SPAN Recent Video
NASA scientists conducted a press conference to discuss the LCROSS
lunar impact mission which slammed into the moon in search of
water.
Length: 1 hr. 10 min.
Published: Friday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Norwegian Nobel Cmte. has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to
Pres. Barack Obama for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen
international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."
He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace
Prize.
Length: 6 min.
Published: Friday at 11am (ET)
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VIDEO:
AEI Discussion on Government Response to the Financial Crisis
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The American Enterprise Institute in Washington hosted this discussion
on the steps taken by the government to stabilize the financial
markets. We heard viewpoints from journalists, corporate executives
and academics.
Length:
Published: Friday at 11am (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Fri Oct
9
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducts a daily briefing at the
White House.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Dept. Briefing with Int'l Energy Affairs Coordinator David
Goldwyn
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Daniel Goldwyn is the State Department’s coordinator for
U.S. diplomatic efforts to provide energy security around the
world. He talked about his work in this field and his upcoming
trip to Pakistan to help alleviate that nation’s energy
shortfalls.
Length:
Published: Friday at 12:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing Fri Oct 9
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length:
Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice on U.N. Relations
from C-SPAN Recent Video
U.N. Amb. Susan Rice gives a speech on “America and the
UN in a New Era of Engagement,” discusses the approach the
Obama Administration has taken to utilizing the United Nations
to advance the administration’s foreign policy goals and
to keep America safe.
Length: 55 min.
Published: Thursday at 8:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama Remarks on Regulatory Reform
from C-SPAN Recent Video
President Obama made remarks on regulatory reform from the East
Room of the White House.
Length: 16 min.
Published: Friday at 2pm (ET)
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Obama
picks Army general to lead Afghan training
from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com
Caldwell has led the Kansas post since July 2007, and guided
development of the U.S. Army's plans for training foreign security
forces. His new position would focus on training local army and
police f...
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Afghanistan
plan deeper than troop surge
from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com
(AP Photo/Nati Harnik)David Axelrod, senior adviser to President
Barack Obama, speaks at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in
Omaha, Neb., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009.
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Obama
discusses US troop levels in Afghanistan
from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com
WASHINGTON - Hours after being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, President
Obama assembled his war council in the White House basement to
discuss the eight-year-old Afghanistan conflict that military
comma...
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Weekly
Address: President Obama Praises Emerging Consensus on Health
Insurance Reform
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama praised past and
current political leaders from across the spectrum who have come
forward to support reform.
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President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 10/9/09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate
the following individuals to key administration posts.
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Statement
by the President on the Canonization of Blessed Damien de Veuster,
ss.cc.
I wish to express my deep admiration for the life of Blessed
Damien de Veuster, who will be canonized on Sunday by His Holiness
Pope Benedict XVI.
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Joe
Biden Hosts Conference Calls With Governors Mayors And County
Officials to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation
Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls
with Governors, Mayors, and county officials from across the
country to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act.
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Background
On the Presidents Meeting And Events On Regulatory Reform Today
The President will meet in the Roosevelt Room with five Americans
who represent the millions from across the country who have been
hurt by the outdated rules regulating the financial sector.
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President
Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Christina Reiss to the
U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont
Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Judge
Christina Reiss to the United States District Court for the District
of Vermont
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Letter
from the President concerning the US-India Nuclear Cooperation
Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act
I transmit herewith the report required under section 204(c)
of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation
Enhancement Act, signed into law on October 8, 2008.
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Message
from the President - Kimberly Diamond Certification process
The Clean Diamond Trade Act (Public Law 108-19) (the "Act")
authorizes the President to "prohibit the importation into,
or exportation from, the United States of any rough diamond,
from whatever source, that has not been controlled through the
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme."
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 10/9/09
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Remarks
by the President on Consumer Financial Protection
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Remarks
by the President on Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
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Government,
Business and a Cleaner Future
Posted by Jesse Lee
Watching yesterday's Clean Energy Economy
Forum, you could watch business and government leaders were literally
turning the idea from a vision into reality.
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Setting
the Rules of the Road
Posted by Macon Phillips
Outdated rules regulating the financial sector have affected
millions of Americans and contributed to the nation's worst financial
crisis since the Great Depression.
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Building
a World that "Gives Life to the Promise of Our Founding
Documents"
Posted by Jesse Lee
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"Restoring
a Sense of Responsibility from Wall Street to Washington"
Posted by Jesse Lee
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The
Navy Honors a Civil Rights Pioneer
Posted by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus
Today in Jackson, Mississippi, I was privileged
to honor a civil rights hero and the millions of Americans who
have furthered the cause of liberty. As Secretary of the Navy,
I am responsible for naming our ships. Today, I announced that
the first ship I will name will be the USNS Medgar Evers.
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Weekly
Address: New Momentum for Health Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee
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DNC
Highlights Controversial Republicans
The DNC is launching "a new initiative aimed at highlighting
controversial comments and votes by leading Republicans"
with a series of videos identifying "The Faces of the GOP,"
reports ABC News.
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Reactions
to Obama Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
If you were surprised to wake up this morning to learn President
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize, you were hardly alone. The Washington
Post notes the announcement "drew gasps from the audience
in Oslo -- in part because Obama assumed office less than two
weeks before the Feb. 1 deadline for nominations."
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Boxer
Looks Very Safe for Re-Election
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) is comfortably ahead of her Republican
opponents in her re-election bid next year, according to a new
Field Poll.
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Obama
surprised, humbled by Nobel Peace Prize
Posted: October 9th, 2009 11:29 AM ET
President Obama surprised, humbled by Nobel Peace Prize.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama said Friday that
he was humbled and honored by the decision of the Norwegian Nobel
Committee to award him the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Top
U.S. Mideast envoy meets with Israeli leader
Posted: October 9th, 2009 11:34 AM ET
JERUSALEM (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's
meeting on Friday with the top U.S. envoy to the Middle East
was "useful and constructive," the Israeli leader's
office said.
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Gore
applauds Obama Nobel Prize honor
Posted: October 9th, 2009 11:47 AM ET
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Democratic
National Committee says Republican critics aligning with terrorists
Posted: October 9th, 2009 11:55 AM ET
(CNN) — A Democratic National Committee spokesman said Friday
the GOP has "thrown in its lot with the terrorists"
in criticizing the president's Nobel Peace Prize award.
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Poll:
Americans support civil unions, oppose gay marriage
Posted: October 9th, 2009 12:34 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser
A majority of Americans continue to back civil unions for gay
and lesbian couples.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – A majority of Americans continue to back
civil unions for gay and lesbian couples, but oppose legalizing
same-sex marriages, according to a new national poll.
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Democratic
National Committee targets 'radical' Republican lawmakers
Posted: October 9th, 2009 01:04 PM ET
From CNN's Lauren Kornreich
The Democratic National Committee targeted Iowa Rep. Steve King
on Friday in the first of a series of Web videos.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Democratic National Committee targeted
Iowa Rep. Steve King on Friday in the first of a series of Web
videos highlighting the "radical views" of some Republican
lawmakers.
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President
Obama to donate Nobel Prize money to charity
Posted: October 9th, 2009 02:04 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama will donate the
roughly $1.4 million award from his 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to
charity, a White House spokesman said Friday.
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Some
credit card companies rush to act before new law
Posted: October 9th, 2009 03:12 PM ET
From CNN Correspondent Jessica Yellin
Chuck and Jeanne Lane of Ohio have excellent credit, but their
monthly credit card bill more than doubled.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – If you hold a Discover credit card, you're
in luck — the company has decided to freeze interest-rate
hikes until a new credit card consumer protection bill takes
effect in February.
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Obama
pushes consumer protection agency
Posted: October 9th, 2009 04:05 PM ET
From CNNMoney.com Staff Writer David Goldman
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) – President
Obama on Friday made his strongest push yet for the creation
of a new consumer protection agency, lashing out against those
who have lobbied hard to stand in its way.
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State
Department on Obama's Nobel Prize: Better to be thrown international
accolades than shoes
Posted: 06:14 PM ET
From Elise Labott
CNN State Department Producer
WASHINGTON (CNN) — “Certainly from our standpoint this
gives us a sense of momentum when the United States has accolades
tossed its way rather than shoes.”
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Turkey,
Armenia to sign peace deal
Posted: 08:32 PM ET
ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) — The governments of Armenia and
Turkey will sign a peace agreement in Zurich on Saturday that
would normalize relations after nearly a century of animosity
between the neighboring nations, the Swiss government said Friday.
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Argentine
Senate passes controversial media bill
Posted: 03:16 AM ET
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) — After 16 hours of debate,
Argentina’s Senate passed a controversial reform law Saturday
that critics say targets media outlets critical of the government.
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Leaders
meet in Beijing for trilateral talks
Posted: 03:42 AM ET
BEIJING, China (CNN) — China hosted Japan and South Korea
on Saturday for the second trilateral leaders’ meeting,
state-run media said.
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VACANCY:
Fishery Biologist GS-0482-09/09 Army Corps of Engineers
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VACANCY:
Security Guard GS-0085-06 Air Force Personnel Center
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VACANCY:
Associate Director, Research and Academic (Nurse IV) VN-0610-IV/IV
Department of Veterans Affairs
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VACANCY:
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER YA-0301-02/02 9th Army Signal Cmd
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VACANCY:
Fishery Biologist GS-0482-07/09 Army Corps of Engineers
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VACANCY:
Deputy Director, Force Management Policy ES-0301-00/00 Office
of the Secretary, Air Force Headquarters
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VACANCY:
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) GS-1811-13/13 Treasury,
Special Inspector General for the Troubled Assets Relief Program
(SIGTARP)
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VACANCY:
Management and Program Analyst - GS - 0343 - 11 BP GS-0343-11/11
Federal Highway Administration
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VACANCY:
Physical Scientist (Mass Spectrometry) GS-1301-13/13 Department
Of Energy
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VACANCY:
Supv Education and Training Tech YC-1702-01 Air Force Personnel
Center
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Draft Notices of Proposed Rulemaking considered
by the Commission on October 8, 2009, on two rulemakings implementing
the recent court decision in Shays v. Federal Election Commission
are available at the following links:
Federal Election Activity: http://www.fec.gov/law/law_rulemakings.shtml#FEAShays3
Coordinated Communications: http://www.fec.gov/law/law_rulemakings.shtml#coordinationshays3
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Children's
Exposure to Violence: A National Survey
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:38:49 -0500
The following post appears courtesy of Jeff Slowikowski, the
Acting Administrator for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Yesterday, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (OJJDP) released The National Survey on Children’s
Exposure to Violence. The report is a precedent-setting survey
because it gives us the first real estimates—as the most
comprehensive [...]
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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau
of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced
today that total August exports of $128.2 billion and imports
of $158.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of
$30.7 billion, down from $31.9 billion in July, revised.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm.
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Final
Audit Report on "The City of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Made
Unsupported Community Development Block Grant Payments,"
Audit Report Number 2010-PH-1001, Dated October 2, 2009
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Audit
Report on "The Philadelphia Housing Authority, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Needs to Improve Its Controls over Housing Assistance
Payments," Audit Report Number 2010-PH-1002, Dated October
6, 2009
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USDA
Docket No. FSIS 2006-0025
Changes in Fees for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection
Services
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Cms.hhs.gov-
Pharmacy Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Cms.hhs.gov-
Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forums for Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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FEMA
Grants May Cover Gaps In Insurance
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:55:48 -0500
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- Disaster recovery officials continue to
urge anyone affected by the Aug. 8 - 10 storms and flooding in
Cattaraugus, Chautauqua or Erie counties to register with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- even those who
are receiving insurance settlements.
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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES
$17.4 MILLION LOAN TO EXPAND WIND ENERGY GENERATION, CREATE GREEN
JOBS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2009 - Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the approval of a $17.4
million loan to Greensburg Wind Farm, LLC, to provide financing
for the 10 wind turbine project that will supply power to the
community of Greensburg, Kan. This investment is consistent with
the Obama administration's efforts to create new, green jobs
in rural America and generate clean, renewable energy.
"This project will not only enhance
our country's long-term energy security by producing clean, renewable
energy, but also create green jobs and generate income in the
local community," said Vilsack. "As the Obama Administration
continues working to rebuild and revitalize rural America, Greensburg
stands out as an example of the promise and potential in communities
throughout the country."
The total project cost is estimated at
$23.3 million. Approximately, $17.4 million will come in the
form of a loan to Greensburg Wind Farm, LLC, a subsidiary of
John Deere Renewables, with the remaining $5.8 million, or 25
percent of the total project cost, being provided through an
equity investment by Deere & Company. The loan will support
the 10 wind turbine project that will generate 12.5 MWs of electricity
that will serve the electric needs of the City of Greensburg
and other rural communities through the Kansas Power Pool.
"I am proud of the long standing commitment
by USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service toward working
with community-based electric cooperatives to find new and more
energy independent ways to power rural America," said Rural
Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager.
Funding of the loan is contingent upon
the recipient meeting the conditions of the loan agreement.
Since a tornado devastated Greensburg in
2007, USDA Rural Development has provided an estimated $20 million
in financing to help with the community rebuilding efforts. Funding
includes nearly $5.9 million to support local housing, $10 million
in community facility funding to support local hospital efforts,
and $3.6 million in economic development assistance.
USDA Rural Development's mission is to
increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life
for rural residents. Rural Development fosters growth in homeownership,
finances business development, and supports the creation of critical
community and technology infrastructure. Further information
on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development
office or by visiting www.rurdev.usda.gov.
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Division
Commander Plans for 'Test Bed' in Afghanistan
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:03:00 -0500
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Ada
County Democrats Downtown Boise Poster Blitz
Hi volunteers, please take a moment to
update your RSVPs for tomorrow's poster-hanging party. I want
to make sure I have enough posters printed. Thank you!
Chryssa
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Congratulations President Obama Winner
of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
"for his extraordinary efforts to
strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples"
http://www.glynncountydemocrats.org
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September
2009 Transit Research Update is now available.
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C-SPAN Special Alert!
Interviews with Supreme Court Justices
Friday - Sunday
Supreme Court Week on C-SPAN closes out
with three nights of interviews with all of the sitting Justices
and retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. See the
complete schedule below. And Monday night at 6 & 8 pm ET,
catch an encore presentation of "The Supreme Court: Home
to America's Highest Court," our latest original feature-length
documentary.
Friday, Oct. 9
9 - 11:30 pm
9 pm Justice Anthony Kennedy
9:40 pm Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
10:20 pm Justice Antonin Scalia
10:55 pm Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Saturday, Oct. 10
9 pm - midnight
9 pm Justice Sonia Sotomayor
9:40 pm Justice Clarence Thomas
10:30 pm Justice Stephen Breyer
11:25 pm Justice Samuel Alito
Sunday, Oct. 11
9 - 10:40 pm
9 pm Chief Justice John Roberts
10 pm Justice John Paul Stevens
All times Eastern.
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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK MEETS
JAPANESE AGRICULTURE MINISTER HIROTAKA AKAMATSU
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2009-Today Secretary
Vilsack met with Hirotaka Akamatsu, the newly appointed Minister
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for Japan. This was their
first meeting since the election of the new Japanese government
and both Minister Akamatsu and Secretary Vilsack expressed a
deep commitment to developing a strong and trusting relationship,
both as individuals and as countries.
The two leaders discussed necessary steps
toward a successful conclusion of the Doha Development Agenda
and issues affecting our bilateral trade in agricultural products.
On the issue of beef, Secretary Vilsack emphasized the importance
of basing policy on OIE (World Organization for Animal Health)
standards, and Minister Akamatsu expressed his commitment to
have food safety regulations based on scientific knowledge. The
two countries both agreed to a continuing dialogue on this important
issue. The Japanese market is an extremely important market for
America's farmers, ranchers and exporters and today's meeting
marked an important step in the Obama Administration's effort
to continue and expand this fruitful relationship.
USDA News
oc.news@usda.gov
202 720-4623
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Iraq
Brief
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:20:35 -0500
COL Tobin Green, Commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, providing an update on on-going security operations
in Iraq.
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NASA
Spacecraft Impacts Lunar Crater in Search for Water Ice
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS,
created twin impacts on the moon's surface early Friday in a
search for water ice.
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Kadena
Airmen Aid Indonesian Recovery
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:07:00 -0500
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Face
of Defense: Chaplain Provides Guidance, Friendship
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:00 -0500
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ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2009
“I think [the Troubled Asset Relief Program]
succeeded in stabilizing the banking system.”
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 10/2/09
Economy Highlights:
• An AP poll released this week says that the economy is
the number one concern among Americans: “The economy was
the biggest concern, with 88 percent saying they consider it
extremely or very important, followed by unemployment, health
care, terrorism, the budget deficit, taxes and the war in Afghanistan.”
[Associated
Press, 10/7/09]
• The Labor Department announced Thursday that new claims
for unemployment insurance dropped last week to a seasonally
adjusted 521,000, the lowest level since early January. [Associated
Press, 10/8/09]
• The Obama administration announced
that it “reached its goal of signing up 500,000 borrowers
for its foreclosure prevention program three weeks early.”
The program, launched in March, aimed to help 500,000 borrowers
by Nov. 1, with an ultimate goal of helping 4 million borrowers
before it is set to expire in 2012. “The government program
has likely depressed the number of foreclosures this year by
about 7 percent to 8 percent during the last six months, said
Paul Dales, U.S. economist for New York-based Capital Economics.”
[Washington Post, 10/8/09]
Recovery Highlights:
• Vice President Biden updated President
Obama on the status of the recovery act, indicating that “50
percent of spending is now obligated and that the rate of outlays
plus tax relief has now exceeded CBO’s initial projections
for the program,” which means the Administration is on-track
to meet the target of distributing 70% of funds by September
30, 2010. Click
here to read more from the Office of the Vice President.
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Navy
Ship Provides First Response to American Samoa
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:36:00 -0500
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FEC Advisory Opinion 2009-23, Issued to
Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club,
http://saos.nictusa.com/saos/searchao?AONUMBER=2009-23
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FEC Advisory Opinion 2009-22, Issued to
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee,
http://saos.nictusa.com/saos/searchao?AONUMBER=2009-22
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Obama
Accepts Nobel Prize as 'Call to Action'
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:07:00 -0500
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NRC
Announces Opportunity for Hearing on License Renewal Application
of Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
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Navy
Names Ship After Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0500
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VACANCY:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS
PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING RESIDENT LEGAL
ADVISOR IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN
Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2009.
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VACANCY:
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-303-6/7
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:19:12 -0500
KAT-10-MS-RO-4198-KAS (Closing Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00
EDT)
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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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OIG-09-103
– Effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security Traveler
Redress Inquiry Program (Redacted) (PDF, 165 pages – 4 MB)
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Contact: Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
October 09, 2009
Hoyer Congratulates Obama for Winning
the Nobel Peace Price
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
the announcement that President Obama is being awarded the 2009
Nobel Peace Prize:
“It is a great honor to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and
I want to extend my congratulations to President Obama. The President
has committed our nation to a course of renewed diplomacy and
engagement across the globe, noting that the challenges we face
can only be met when the world acts together. As the President
said today, this award is a ‘call to action’ to continue
working with our allies to address the issues of our day. This
award does not mark the end of a legacy; rather, it marks support
for a new vision of American leadership.”
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NASA
Invites Media to View Historic Ares I-X Move to Launch Pad
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Reporters are invited to cover the historic Ares I-X rocket move
to Launch Pad 39B on Oct. 19 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in
Florida.
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H1N1
and Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:30:00 -0500
The CDC provides information and advice about antiviral drugs,
such as what the benefits are to taking them, who should take
them, and how long they should be taken.
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Template
Letter for Healthcare Providers about the Vaccine Adverse Event
Reporting System (VAERS)
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:30:00 -0500
CDC created a template for you to use as an email or standard
mail letter to encourage healthcare providers in your area to
report adverse events following vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse
Event Reporting System (VAERS). You may use the letter in part
or in full.
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: U.S. Seeks To Increase Capable,
Willing, Democratic States
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Armenia (10/09)
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:38:40 -0500
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A-2009-77:
IRS and The George Washington University Law School to Sponsor
Institute on International Tax Issues
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Simplified
Chinese translation of "Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
for Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine" (PDF -
143 KB)
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:30:00 -0500
Simplified Chinese translation of "Vaccine Information Statement
(VIS) for Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine"
(PDF - 143 KB)
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MMWR:
Update on Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccines
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:30:00 -0500
On September 15, 2009, four influenza vaccine manufacturers received
approval from the Food and Drug Administration for use of influenza
A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent influenza vaccines in the prevention
of influenza caused by the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus.
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Simplified
Chinese translation of "Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
for Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine" (PDF - 178
KB)
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:30:00 -0500
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Publications
for Federal Election Commission
The 2009 edition of the Campaign Guide
for Political Party Committees is now available.
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USDA
Docket No FSIS 2006-0025
Changes in Fees for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection
Services.
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FEC
APPROVES NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR SHAYS III, TAKES
ACTION ON ADVISORY OPINIONS
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:01:58 -0500
WASHINGTON - At its open meeting Thursday, the Federal Election
Commission (FEC) approved two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRMs) implementing the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion
in Shays v. FEC (Shays III) that found invalid aspects of some
of the rules the Commission promulgated to implement the Bipartisan
Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA). The Commission seeks comment
on proposed changes to the rules to implement the Shays III decision.
The Commission also approved three Advisory Opinions.
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Department of Energy Issues Request for
Pre-Applications to U.S. Universities for Nuclear Energy Research
and Development Proposals
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today
announced a new Request for Pre-Applications for universities
interested in conducting cutting-edge nuclear energy research
and development (R&D).
"Nuclear energy is our largest source of carbon free energy
and must play a major role as we face the threat of climate change
and transition to a thriving clean energy economy," said
Secretary Chu. "This announcement reflects a strong partnership
with our great research institutions to ensure that America remains
on the cutting edge of nuclear energy research and development.
It will help us to create the jobs of the future that will power
America's economy."
DOE expects to fund up to $49.7 million in research through its
Nuclear Energy University Programs in fiscal year 2010 pending
final appropriation. The maximum total amount awarded per project
will be $1.5 million for three to four years.
The request for research and development pre-applications is
available at the University Programs link at the NE website,
http://nuclear.energy.gov.
Proposals are due November 10, 2009, and must be submitted through
www.ne-up.org to be considered. In early November, DOE anticipates
inviting principal investigators of selected proposals to submit
full proposals by mid-December 2009.
-DOE-
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Tax
Division Employment for U.S. Department of Justice
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Eligible Plant List for Mexico has
been revised. This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information
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Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service
The export requirements for Japan have
been revised. This information has recently been updated.
You may view a copy of the updated information.
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Commitments of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current
reports for the week of October 6, 2009 are now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Commitments of Traders Reports.
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IRS
Employee Indicted in Bribery Case
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:38:58 -0500
An IRS employee, Fernando Hernandez, was arrested today at his
IRS office in Dallas on a felony bribery charge outlined in an
indictment returned by a grand jury in Dallas earlier this week.
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Jersey
City Council Candidate Admits Extorting Cash
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:38:57 -0500
LaVern Webb-Washington, an unsuccessful candidate for Jersey
City Council (Ward F), pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit
extortion, admitting she accepted corrupt cash payments from
a cooperating witness in return for exercising her future official
authority in favor of the cooperating witness.
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Former
Schools Superintendent Sentenced in Bribery Case
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:38:56 -0500
Ross Scarantino, 64, of Duryea and former Superintendent of the
Pittston Area School District, was sentenced to 13 months in
federal prison for accepting $5,000 in cash in connection with
support he provided to a contractor in connection with the contractor
obtaining a contract with the Pittston Area School District.
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Statement
by Press Secretary Sara Kuban on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming
Visit to New York City
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0500
Statement by Press Secretary Sara Kuban on Secretary Napolitano’s
upcoming visit to New York City to meet with cybersecurity stakeholders
from the private sector.
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St.
Louis Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Forces
Reposition From Afghan Outposts, Target Insurgents
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:47:00 -0500
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DARPA
Works Toward DoD Energy Independence
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:47:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State: Middle East Digest - October 8, 2009
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:13:14 -0500
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On-the-Record
Briefing by David L. Goldwyn on International Energy Affairs
Washington, DC
October 9, 2009
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Energy Secretary Steven Chu to Speak at
Two International Energy Forums
Chu will speak at Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum in London
and International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting in Paris
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Next week Energy Secretary Steven Chu
will travel to London and Paris to take part in two major international
energy conferences. Secretary Chu will highlight the Obama Administration's
efforts to pursue a clean energy economy, advance carbon sequestration
technologies and address the threat of climate change.
On Monday, October 12 in London, Secretary Chu will address the
Carbon Sequestration Leadership Stakeholder Forum.
On Tuesday, October 13 in London, Secretary Chu will participate
in the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum in London, where
he will deliver the opening address and co-chair the Ministers-only
discussion session.
On Wednesday, October 14 in Paris, Secretary Chu will attend
the International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting. He will
deliver remarks during the working lunch for Heads of Delegations.
October 12
WHAT: Energy Secretary Steven Chu to speak at Carbon Sequestration
Leadership Stakeholder Forum
WHEN: Monday, October 12
3:30 PM
WHERE: Landmark Hotel, London, England
October 13
WHAT: Energy Secretary Steven Chu to speak at Carbon Sequestration
Leadership Forum
WHEN: Tuesday, October 13
8:50 AM
WHERE: Landmark Hotel, London, England
October 14
WHAT: Energy Secretary Steven Chu to attend and speak at the
International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14
12:15 PM
WHERE: OECD Conference Centre
2, rue André Pascal
75755 Paris Cedex 16, France
For more information, call DOE Public Affairs at 202-586-4940
-DOE-
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General
Officer Assignments
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:09:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Energy Diplomacy as a Key Function
of U.S. Foreign Policy
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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DoD
Contracts for October 09, 2009
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0500
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Striving
for the Optimal Balance in Antitrust Enforcement : Single-Firm
Conduct, Antitrust Remedies, and Procedural Fairness
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:55:36 -0500
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Friend --
This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some
surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that
I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.
To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve
to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures
who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired
me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit
of peace.
But I also know that throughout history
the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific
achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum
to a set of causes.
That is why I've said that I will accept
this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all
peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century.
These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even
my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as
it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one
nation alone.
This award -- and the call to action that
comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration;
it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for
justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the
men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked
so hard to make our world a little better.
So today we humbly recommit to the important
work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood
with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work
in the years to come.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
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U.S.
Support for UNAMA
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 9, 2009
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Austria (10/09)
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:49:12 -0500
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JFK Banquet Keynote Speaker Announcement!
CONGRESSMAN PETER DEFAZIO TO SPEAK AT JFK
BANQUET
Ada County Democrats announces Congressman
Peter DeFazio will keynote the organization’s JFK Banquet
on Saturday, November 7th, 2009.
DeFazio serves Oregon’s 4th District
and has earned a reputation as an independent, passionate and
effective lawmaker. Committees on which he serves include the
House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Natural Resource
Committee. DeFazio is also Chairman of the Highways and Transit
Subcommittee, where his current focus lies on a bill that will
ultimately create jobs and improve the state’s long-term
economic viability.
DeFazio has refused to accept congressional
salary hikes while the federal government is deficit spending,
and has instead turned his pay raises into scholarships at Oregon's
five southwestern community colleges. By the end of 2009, he
will have contributed over $300,000 in after-tax salary to fund
187 scholarships.
The JFK Banquet is a semi-formal, biannual
event held at the Stueckle Sky Center at Boise State University.
The evening will feature red-carpet treatment and welcome photography
by Fame Fifteen, a silent auction and cocktail hour with live
music by Dan Costello, a Decadent Desserts and Sweets Sale, fully
catered dinner and keynote speech by Congressman DeFazio.
Tickets are $65 each and may be purchased
at http://www.AdaDemocrats.org.
Tables seating 8 are also available for a limited time.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Friday p.m.
Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information
- 57400 | Whip Information - 63210
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
On Monday, the House will not be in session.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour
and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until
6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (16 Bills)
H.R.
3689 - To provide for an extension of the legislative authority
of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam
Veterans Memorial visitor center (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources)
H.R.
1593 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate
a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a
component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Rep.
Larsen - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3537 - Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Ortiz - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3433 - To amend the North American Wetlands Conservation
Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the non-Federal
share of the costs of wetlands conservation projects in Canada
that are funded under that Act (Rep. Wittman - Natural Resources)
H.R.
3476 - To reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation
Area Citizen Advisory Commission (Rep. Garrett - Natural Resources)
H.R.
2877 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 76 Brookside Avenue in Chester, New York,
as the "1st Lieutenant Louis Allen Post Office" (Rep.
Hall (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res.
209 - Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters
of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and
affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive
Association (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R.
3319 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 440 South Gulling Street in Portola, California,
as the "Army Specialist Jeremiah Paul McCleery Post Office
Building" (Rep. McClintock - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res.
791 - Congratulating the Aldine Independent School District
in Harris County, Texas, on winning the 2009 "Broad Prize
for Urban Education" (Rep. Gene Green - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
659 - Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on
98 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives
of collegiate men throughout the Nation (Rep. Hastings (FL) -
Education and Labor)
H.Res.
730 - Honoring the 100th anniversary of the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse (Rep. Kind - Education and Labor)
H.Res.
768 - Expressing support for the designation of the month
of October as "National Work and Family Month" (Rep.
McCarthy (NY) - Education and Labor)
H.Res.___ - Expressing support for students to learn about Christopher
Columbus (Rep. Thompson (PA) - Education and Labor)
H.R.
1327 - Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (Rep. Frank -
Financial Services)
H.R.
621 - Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Rep.
Kingston - Financial Services)
H.R.
3606 - Credit CARD Technical Corrections Act of 2009 (Rep.
Welch - Financial Services)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m.
for legislative business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00
a.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (17 Bills)
H.Res.
408 - Recognizing the vital role family readiness volunteers
play in supporting service members and their families (Rep. Davis
(CA) - Armed Services)
H.Res.
754 - Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard
of the State of Pennsylvania, including the 56th Brigade Combat
Team (Stryker) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on its
return to the United States from deployment in Iraq (Rep. Holden
- Armed Services)
H.Res.
445 - Recognizing 100 years of military aviation and expressing
continued support for military aviators of the United States
Armed Forces (Rep. Olson - Armed Services)
H.Res.
627 - Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard
of the State of Washington, including the 81st Brigade Combat
Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard (Rep. Smith
(WA) - Armed Services)
H.Res.
810 - Expressing condolences to the citizens of Indonesia
and support for the Government of Indonesia in the aftermath
of the devastating earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra
(Rep. Burton - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
816 - Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes
and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American
Samoa and Samoa (Rep. Faleomavaega - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
786 - Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de
Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood (Rep. Hirono - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
266 - Celebrating 90 years of United States-Polish diplomatic
relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally
strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around
the world (Rep. Lipinski - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
603 - Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma
Gandhi (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)
H.Res.
800 - Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines
dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma (Rep. Speier
- Foreign Affairs)
H.R.
3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act
of 2009 (Rep. Costello - Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R.
2423 - To designate the Federal building and United States
courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas,
as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States
Courthouse", and to designate the jury room in that Federal
building and United States courthouse as the "Marcel C.
Notzon II Jury Room" (Rep. Cuellar - Transportation and
Infrastructure)
H.Res.
465 - Recognizing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association
on the occasion of its 10th anniversary (Rep. Brown (SC) - Transportation
and Infrastructure)
H.R.
2651 - Maritime Workforce Development Act (Rep. Cummings
- Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.Con.Res.
138 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the George Bush
Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas (Rep. Jackson-Lee
- Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R.
1700 - National Women's History Museum Act of 2009 (Rep.
Maloney - Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.Res.
719 - Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National
Aviation Hall of Fame (Rep. Tiahrt - Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R.
2442 - Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion
Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller – Natural Resources) (Subject
to a Rule)
Conference Report on H.R.
2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act,
2010 (Rep. Price (NC) – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
Possible Consideration of the Conference Report on H.R.
2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks – Appropriations)
(Subject to a Rule)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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Assistant
Secretary Blake Discusses the Humanitarian Situation and Prospects
for Political Reconciliation in Sri Lanka with Sri Lankan-American
Community Representatives
Washington, DC
October 9, 2009
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USBP
in the News
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:11:10 -0500
For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located
under Newsroom.
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DoD
Year-End Recruiting and Retention Results Announced
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:01:00 -0500
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER
This past week, Congress made historic
and steady progress in our efforts to enact health insurance
reform legislation that provides access to quality, affordable
health care to all Americans. While the House continued our work
to merge the bills that have passed out of our committees, the
Senate Finance Committee is readying for a vote on its bill next
week to be the fifth and final Congressional committee to pass
a reform bill. With both the House and Senate making good progress,
it is my hope that it won't be long before we can bring bills
to the Floor of each chamber for a vote.
This week, the House also passed the National Defense Authorization
Act, which authorizes investments in resources that keep Americans
safe, support our service members, protect our national interests,
and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the contracting process.
This legislation is a serious effort to reprioritize our defense
spending to focus on the immediate threats our nation and our
troops face.
Next week, in addition to our work on health insurance reform,
the House Financial Services Committee will begin marking up
financial regulatory reform legislation. This legislation begins
the process of modernizing our financial system so that we restore
responsibility and accountability to the system to protect American
consumers and prevent the irresponsible behaviors and practices
that contributed to the financial crisis last Fall.
Sincerely yours,
STENY H. HOYER
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Department
of Defense, 10/13/2009
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:13:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - October 9
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:33:40 -0500
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Pennsylvania Young Democrats in NJ
Hey Everyone,
Hope you can make it out tomorrow to help
out our friends to the East.
It is an important race for our Democratic
majority (which we all hope many good things will spring from).
Sincerely,
Tim
Host: Pennsylvania Young Democrats
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Network: Global
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Camden County Dems HQ
Street: 2240-15 Route 70 West
City/Town: Cherry Hill, NJ
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Today's top Air Force stories include:
Today's stories include:
Top enlisted Airman visits Andrews Airmen
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123172214
Air Force officials launch updated Key
Spouse program
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123172166
USO gala honors troops, sacrifices
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123172090
Airmen help future Iraqi pilots learn to
speak English
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123172056
Photographer's pictures of Airmen now in
Library of Congress
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123172065
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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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Dear Friends,
On October 24th ordinary citizens will
come together in a series of events, rallies, demonstrations
and public art projects all designed to do one thing: bring awareness
to an important number -- 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide.
During the last two years, the scientific
community has made very clear that it's the maximum safe level
for carbon in the atmosphere, at least if we want to have a planet
"similar to the one on which civilization developed and
to which life on Earth is adapted."
In more than 130 countries, people are organizing thousands of
actions that will take those three digits and sear them into
the planet's consciousness.
Visit http://350.org and find an event
near you.
On the melting slopes of Mt. Everest, Pemba
Dorje Sherpa, who holds the record for the fastest ascent of
the world's highest peak, will be spreading banners and signs.
On the dying coral reefs of the Maldives, the government's entire
cabinet will don scuba gear and hold an official underwater meeting
to pass a 350 resolution to send to the Copenhagen summit.
On the shores of the fast-drying Dead Sea, Israeli activists
will form a giant human "3" on their beach, Palestinians
a "5" on theirs, and Jordanians a "0" - reminding
us we need to unite on this vital issue.
Visit http://350.org and find an event
near you.
Thank you,
Al Gore
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Arapahoe
County Young Democrats October Young Dems Happy Hour!" on
Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00pm.
Event: October Young Dems Happy Hour!
What: Cocktail Party
Start Time: Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00pm
Where: Kates Wine Bar, Littleton COLORADO
To see more details and RSVP
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USAID Awards Five-Year Grant, Strengthening
Health Outcomes through Private Sector (SHOPS)
October 9, 2009
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) has awarded a five-year grant, Strengthening
Health Outcomes through the Private Sector, to Abt Associates
Inc. Sub-recipients under the grant are Banyan Global, Jhpiego,
Marie Stopes International, the Monitor Group, and O'Hanlon Health
Consulting, LLC. The $95 million grant will build upon USAID's
decades of support for and leadership in private health sector
programming, and on the work of its predecessor projects, Private
Sector Partnerships-One (PSP-One) and Banking on Health.
The grant will increase the role of the private sector in programs
that address family planning (FP)/reproductive health (RH), HIV/AIDS,
and other health information, products, and services.
"Many developing countries are plagued by inadequate financial
resources, poor infrastructure and facilities, and severe shortages
of trained medical personnel which don't allow countries to provide
the most basic healthcare services required for their populations,"
said Dr. Scott Radloff, USAID's director of Population and Reproductive
Health. "Engaging and supporting the private health sector
in developing countries complements, and will allow for, the
expansion of public sector health services to address those with
the greatest need."
Increasing private sector involvement to serve those who can
pay for private health services, drugs and health products will
free up public sector resources to better serve low-income populations.
To achieve this goal, the project will strengthen global support
for private sector involvement in family planning and reproductive
health products and services through advancing knowledge and
understanding of the benefits the private sector brings.
Grantees will work to improve access to contraceptives by engaging
generic contraceptive manufacturers, increase private sector
provision of long-acting and permanent methods of contraception,
test new models for social marketing, and work with financial
institutions to expand lending to health providers.
In addition to family planning and reproductive health activities,
the grant will respond to other USAID needs, including HIV/AIDS,
child survival, maternal health, infectious diseases, nutrition,
and environmental health, and may receive funding from all accounts.
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