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U.N. officials to inspect Iran's new nuclear facility
Posted: 05:32 AM ET
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) - International officials will arrive in Iran on Saturday to inspect a newly disclosed nuclear facility near the city of Qom, state media reported.

Obama Has Won Over More Than He's Lost
Public Policy Polling notes President Obama's approval rating with people who didn't vote for him is 14% and his disapproval rating with people who voted for him is 6%.

"So he's won over twice as many people as he's lost since he got elected. Who in the national media is going to write that story?


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Dennis Kucinich Will Be a Guest on C-SPAN, Washington Journal
Dear Friends,

Congressman Dennis Kucinich will be a guest on:

C-SPAN, Washington Journal
Sunday, October 25, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. ET

There will be an initial interview followed by a Q&A session. Topics of discussion will consider the major issues of Afghanistan, Health Care and Climate Change.

The Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee


Weekly Address: President Obama Says Small Business Must be at the Forefront of the Recovery
In this week’s address, President Barack Obama spoke of how important small businesses are to the economy and described the steps his administration is taking to support them.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the 53rd anniversary of the Hungarian uprising of 1956
We commemorate today the 53rd anniversary of the Hungarian uprising of 1956.

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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 10/23/09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts:

White House Announces Global Technology and Innovation Fund
During his speech in Cairo on June 4, the President announced that the United States would “launch a new fund to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries.”

Statement by The President on the Anniversary of the Attack on The U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon
We remember today the 241 American Marines, soldiers, and sailors who lost their lives 26 years ago as the result of a horrific terrorist attack that destroyed the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Background on the President Events at MIT
The President will tour a research laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology an institution that has been developing cutting edge clean energy technology.

Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Boston, MA, 10/23/09
Remarks by the President at Governor Patrick Fundraising Reception
Remarks by the President at Governor Patrick Fundraiser General Reception
Remarks by the First Lady in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
Remarks by the President Challenging Americans to Lead the Global Economy in Clean Energy
Remarks by Joe Biden in a Joint Statement with Prime Minister Fischer
Remarks by the President at Signing of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act

Women, Mothers, Families and Reform
Posted by Jesse Lee

We've discussed health insurance reform from a lot of different perspectives here at WhiteHouse.gov, from doctors to seniors to small business owners. In a new video, First Lady Michelle Obama discusses it as a woman, and as a mom:


Reality Check: WellPoint Analysis Continues the Misinformation Campaign
Posted by Jesse Lee

Constructive debate on health care is always welcome. It's an important part of the process of achieving meaningful reform. Unfortunately, what we've seen out of the insurance industry over the past few weeks can't be categorized as either "constructive" or even a "debate" but rather a misinformation campaign designed to confuse and distract attention from those who are seeking real health care solutions.


DHS Supports the GreenGov Challenge
Posted by Secretary Janet Napolitano
Last spring, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), launched a bold Efficiency Review initiative to make DHS a leaner, smarter agency better equipped to protect the nation.


Information on Flu Vaccines Gets Animated
Posted by Erin Edgerton
On Thursday, October 21st, students, parents, and educators from the Washington, DC, area joined Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for a screening of an episode of the animated series Sid the Science Kid. Hosted at the Department of Education, event attendees watched Sid and his classroom friends as they learned about the flu and visited the school nurse to get vaccinated for influenza.


A Challenge for America
Posted by Heather Zichal

Today, President Obama addressed a group of 750 students and faculty members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his remarks, the President spoke about the spirit of progress that has always driven the American people to seek out new frontiers, imagine new technologies, and build a better America for their children and grandchildren. If we harness that spirit once again, the President said, we will ensure that the United States leads the world in clean energy in the 21st century:


Day by Day, Law by Law, Mind by Changing Mind
Posted by Brian Bond

"These ideals, when voiced by generations of citizens, are what made it possible for me to stand here today. These ideals are what made it possible for the people in this room to live freely and openly when for most of history that would have been inconceivable. That is the promise of America. That is the promise we are called to fulfill. And day by day, law by law, mind by changing mind, that is the promise we are fulfilling."


The Continuing Effects of the Recovery Act
Posted by Christina Romer

As a teacher, I should have realized that many people have trouble with the distinction between growth rates and levels. As noted in a new article by the Christian Science Monitor, I made the uncontroversial statement in testimony yesterday that fiscal stimulus has its greatest effect on economic growth over the period where it is ramping up most quickly. This statement seems to have caused some confusion and misunderstanding.


Weekly Address: Working with Small Business to Drive Recovery
Posted by Jesse Lee
The President restates his commitment to small business as key to economic recovery -- from the Recovery Act to Financial Stability to Health Reform -- and pledges more to come.


GAO-10-147, Defense Critical Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Improve the Identification and Management of Electrical Power Risks and Vulnerabilities to DOD Critical Assets, October 23, 2009

from GAO Reports In Process


Bernanke, Financial Regulation and Supervision after the Crisis: The Role of the Federal Reserve

from FRB: Speeches and Testimony Speech at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 54th Economic Conference, Chatham, Massachusetts


FRB: Kohn, International Perspective on the Crisis and Response

from FRB: Speeches and Testimony Speech at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 54th Economic Conference, Chatham, Massachusetts


FTC Seeks Public Comments on Petition by BASF SE to Sell Ciba's IB and BV Businesses to Dominion Colour Corporation

from (FTC) - Competition Press Releases The FTC is seeking public comments on a petition by BASF SE for approval to divest Ciba Holding Inc.’s Indanthrone Blue (IB) and Bismuth Vanadate (BV) Pigments Businesses to Dominion Colour Corporation.


VIDEO: Defense Sec. Gates & NATO Sec. Gen Rasmussen News Conference

from C-SPAN Recent Video NATO Secretary General General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates made remarks at a news conference while attending a meeting of defense ministers on Afghanistan in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Length: 45 min.

Published: Friday at 6:15am (ET)


VIDEO: Jared Bernstein, Chief Economist & Economic Adviser to Joe Biden

from C-SPAN Recent Video Jared Bernstein, the Chief Economist & Economic Adviser to Vice President Biden discusses U.S. economy & financial news of the week.
Length: 22 min.

Published: Friday at 12am (ET)


VIDEO: Pres. Obama Remarks on Clean Energy

from C-SPAN Recent Video President Obama visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and made remarks about Americans leading the global economy in clean energy.
Length: 28 min.

Published: Friday at 12:30pm (ET)


VIDEO: State Dept. Briefing with Ambassador Richard Holbrooke

from C-SPAN Recent Video Richard Holbrooke, the Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan spoke with reporters at the State Department. He talked about the Afghan presidential runoff election, U.S. aid to Pakistan and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s upcoming trip to the region.
Length: 31 min.

Published: Friday at 12:30pm (ET)


VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing Fri Oct 23

from C-SPAN Recent Video Spokesman Ian Kelly conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 25 min.

Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)


VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event

from C-SPAN Recent Video In observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an event at the White House to discuss the importance of health care for women and the need for health care reform.
Length: 46 min.

Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)


VIDEO: Accuracy in Media 40th Anniversary Conference

from C-SPAN Recent Video Accuracy in Media, a conservative news media watchdog group, discussed The White House’s recent dispute with Fox News at their 40th anniversary conference in Washington. Panels included "The Failures of Liberal and Conservative Media," "Global Warming: Fact or Media Myth?," "New Media and the Future of Journalism" and other issues.
Length:

Published: Friday at 9am (ET)


VIDEO: Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Speech at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Conference

from C-SPAN Recent Video Fed Chair Ben Bernanke gave the keynote address closing at a three-day Federal Reserve Bank of Boston conference. Chairman Bernanke's remarks reflected the Conference's theme on financial regulation and supervision after the financial crisis.
Length:

Published: Friday at 8:30am (ET)


VIDEO: Kenneth Feinberg Remarks on Executive Pay

from C-SPAN Recent Video Kenneth Feinberg, the Treasury Department official in charge of regulating CEO pay at firms receiving government aid talked about recent pay cuts announced for executives at seven large financial companies. This is part of an event hosted by George Washington University.
Length: 43 min.

Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)


VIDEO: Pres. Obama Remarks at Fundraising Dinner for Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)

from C-SPAN Recent Video President Obama made remarks at a fundraising dinner for Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) in Stamford, CT.
Length: 32 min.

Published: Friday at 6:45pm (ET)


VIDEO: LBJ White House Tapes: 1965 Calls on Vietnam

from C-SPAN Recent Video As President Obama considers whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, C-SPAN Radio airs a special program of President Johnson’s 1965 calls on the escalation of troops and spending for the war in Vietnam. You’ll hear LBJ talk to trusted advisers, including Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, Senate Armed Services Cmte. Chairman Richard Russell and former President Harry Truman.
Length:

Published: Today at 4:50pm (ET)


Maine Union Members Tell Snowe to Support a Public Option, and More Health Care News

from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels


Health care 101: What's the public option?
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 12:50 PM ET

Kaine: Obama 'very interested' in Virginia race
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 03:23 PM ET

From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
Virginia governor Tim Kaine is hoping the governor's mansion remains in Democratic hands.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Virginia governor Tim Kaine, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, acknowledged Friday a "challenging" environment for Democrats in his home state but held out hope that his party's gubernatorial nominee could still rally the voters who helped President Obama win Virginia last November.


Secretary Clinton will visit Pakistan 'soon,' official says
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 04:17 PM ET

From CNN Senior Producer Charley Keyes


Secretary Clinton will visit Pakistan 'soon,' official says.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Senior U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke announced Friday that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Pakistan "soon," but said details of the trip would be withheld for security reasons.


Clean energy takes center stage
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 04:45 PM ET
I won't work for Karzai, says Abdullah
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 05:29 PM ET
Abdullah says calling Afghan elections clean is 'ignorance'
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 06:36 PM ET
Support for Public Option Grows
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) met with President Obama at the White House last night "to inform him of his inclination" to add the public option to the health care reform bill, the New York Times reports.

Unlimited Spending
"In a move with potentially major implications for the 2010 and 2012 elections and the future of campaign finance rules, the Federal Election Commission on Thursday voted not to challenge an appeals court panel's ruling that could free outside groups to spend huge sums of cash unburdened by contribution limits," reports Politico.
Republican Party Favorability Sinks
A new CNN/Opinion Research poll finds the Republican Party's favorable rating is at lowest level in at least a decade. Just 36% of those questioned say they have a favorable opinion of the GOP, with 54% viewing the party negatively.

Gorbachev Says Obama Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
In an interview with Radio Free Europe, former Nobel Peace Prize winner and Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev said President Obama deserved to win the award as well.

Obama Will Make Final Push for Corzine
President Obama "will head back to New Jersey next weekend to campaign for Gov. Jon Corzine (D), who is in jeopardy of losing his re-election bid," CNN has learned.

Karzai challenger prefers opposition to coalition
Posted: 08:41 PM ET
(CNN) - The candidate who will face Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a runoff election next month said Friday that he won't join Karzai's government if the incumbent wins another term, but instead will remain in opposition.

Minnesota Duluth College Democrats Meeting

Hey everyone our next meeting is going to be Monday, October 26, at 7pm in Kirby 357. Hope you can all make it!

Also, this Saturday there is lit dropping for the DFL city council candidates at 10am. Let me know if you want to come out and help!
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McChrystal to Brief as NATO Ministers Focus on Afghanistan
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:07:00 -0500
41st U.S.-RoK Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:38:00 -0500
NE@Hometown Heroes
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0500
NASA EDGE joins Astronaut Mike Massimino and Twitter Phenomenon (Astro_Mike) as he returns home to the Big Apple to talk about STS-125.
NRC Advisory Committee On Reactor Safeguards To Meet Nov. 5-7 In Rockville, MD
U.S. Department of State Highlights: Anniversary of Attack on U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0500
Gates Receives 'Mounting Endorsements' of Strategy Proposals
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:46:00 -0500
Building an Original
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Platforms surround the Ares I-X in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building before it was moved to the launch pad on Oct. 20, 2009. Closer in height to the hulking Saturn V moon rockets than the space shuttle, Ares I-X looks unlike any rocket that's ever stood at Launch Complex 39. But it blends familiar hardware from existing programs with newly developed components. Four first-stage, solid-fuel booster segments are derived from the Space Shuttle Program. A simulated fifth booster segment contains Atlas-V-based avionics, and the rocket's roll control system comes from the Peacekeeper missile. The launch abort system, simulated crew and service modules, upper stage, and various connecting structures all are original. Image Credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller
CFTC Seeks Public Comment on its Notice of Intent to Determine Whether the NWP Rockies Financial Basis Contract Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function, October 22, 2009
World Aviation Authorities Tackle Climate Change
WASHINGTON— Along with counterparts from around the world, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) led the U.S. delegation in recent meetings at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal that resulted in an agreement that will guide the global aviation community as it tackles the challenge of climate change.
“The agreement reached on Oct. 9 at ICAO is a significant milestone for the aviation sector in addressing its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions,” said FAA Acting Administrator for Policy and Environment Nancy LoBue, who participated in the meetings.
The countries participating in the agreement adopted a program of action to reduce aviation greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, it features an agreement to strive for a 2 percent annual fuel efficiency improvement between 2012 and 2050, calculated on the basis of volume of fuel used per revenue ton kilometer performed. This commitment represents an improvement of more than 60 percent over that period.
In addition, ICAO, the United Nations agency that oversees civil aviation, identified a broad range of measures available to all states that can be used to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation. The group also called for reporting on air transport traffic and fuel consumption by all states, which will allow ICAO to monitor progress toward the global goal. This is the first time any industry sector in the world has made such a commitment on a global level. The high- level meeting also encouraged states to submit to ICAO reports on the measures they are taking to contribute to the global goal.
The meeting of the world’s aviation authorities also agreed to an ambitious program of action beyond these initial steps. In the next year, ICAO will develop recommendations on carbon-neutral growth and long-term emissions reductions for the international aviation sector. States have agreed to develop an international framework for the use of market-based measures in international aviation and ICAO has committed to explore how best to address the special needs of developing countries.
The United States will continue to work to find effective and cooperative approaches for aviation to meet the challenge of climate change.
For a report of the ICAO meeting and declaration see: http://www.icao.int/icao/en/nr/2009/pio200910_e.pdf.
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NATO Meetings
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:27:49 -0500
NATO defense leaders are meeting in Slovakia Friday, to discuss a number of issues, including current operations in Afghanistan.
New NATO Headquarters
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:28:00 -0500
The top commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, announced the creation of a new NATO headquarters.

Birmingham Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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United States Department of Defense Image Gallery
Explosives Investigation Coordination Between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Audit Report 10-01, October 2009

Small Plant News for the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

A new or updated issue of the newsletter is now available.


USDA Docket No. 2009-0030
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
USDA FSIS Notice 74-09
Guantanamo Detainees Case Reaches Supreme Court
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By MARK SHERMAN
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether Guantanamo detainees who are considered no threat can be ordered released in the United States - over the objections of the Obama administration and Congress - if the prisoners have nowhere else to go.
Sec. Gates to Seek Afghan Aid without Discussing Troop Levels
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By LARA JAKES
SEOUL, South Korea - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday he will prod NATO allies this week for more economic and security aid to Afghanistan while trying to sidestep the simmering international debate over sending more troops to the fight.
Congress Moves to Expand Financial Oversight
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By ANNE FLAHERTY
WASHINGTON - Congress wants another government regulator to cut through the red tape and protect your pocketbook. But there's plenty of fine print that will limit the new agency's reach.
U.S. Signals Afghan Coalition Government Is Possible
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By ANNE GEARAN and MATTHEW LEE
WASHINGTON - The United States built pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday, signaling that a troop increase could hinge on a successful runoff election and that the Obama administration would be receptive to a power-sharing deal between Karzai and his chief rival.
UN begins Distributing Afghan Ballots
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By TODD PITMAN
KABUL - The United Nations began delivering ballots and voting kits across Afghanistan on Thursday, as full-blown preparations for the Nov. 7 runoff in the insurgency-plagued nation's presidential election got under way.
Abortion Divides House Democrats in Health Care Debate
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
By ERICA WERNER
WASHINGTON - House Democrats are at an impasse over whether their remake of the nation's health care system would effectively allow federal funding of abortion.
Czech PM Backs New U.S. Missile Defense Plan
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT
PRAGUE - The Czech prime minister has endorsed a revised U.S. missile defense plan.
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: A listing of the latest
publications from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is now available at
http://www.bls.gov/opub/update.htm Please refer questions to
blsdata_staff@bls.gov .
NASA Sets Ares I-X Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
CARDIN STATEMENT ON FUTURE OF NATO IN THE BALKANS
Collaboration Drove Earthquake Relief, Commander Says
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:24:00 -0500
FMCSA Conducts First National Drug and Alcohol Strike Force
Commercial Drivers Found in Violation Taken Off the Road
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced 77 commercial bus and truck drivers are off the road and over 80 carriers face enforcement action as a result of FMCSA’s first national drug and alcohol strike force.
From September 8 to September 18, 2009 FMCSA safety investigators examined the drug and alcohol safety records of commercial drivers employed by bus companies, including school bus drivers, interstate passenger carriers, hazardous material transporters and general freight long-haul trucking companies.
“Safety is the number one priority for the Department of Transportation. Parents need to know when they put their child on a school bus that the driver will get them there safely and that they are drug and alcohol free,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Violators of our drug and alcohol policies have no business driving a commercial vehicle. Programs like the drug and alcohol strike force are helping remove the most dangerous offenders from our roadways.”
The 77 commercial drivers who face the prospect of civil penalties for failing to adhere to federal drug and alcohol regulations can no longer operate a commercial motor vehicle and will likely face a monetary fine. Additionally, 84 commercial carriers face pending enforcement action for violations such as using a driver that has tested positive for illegal drugs and for not instituting a drug and alcohol testing program.
The goals of the strike force were to identify motor carriers in violation of federal drug and alcohol testing requirements and to remove from the road commercial truck and bus drivers who jump from carrier to carrier to try and evade federal drug and alcohol testing and reporting requirements.
Both drivers and carriers will have an opportunity to contest the alleged violations and the amount of the civil penalties.
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U.S. Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture AUCTIONS announced October 23, 2009
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:28:54 -0500
Remarks of Chairman Gary Gensler, OTC Derivatives Regulation, George Washington University Law School Symposium

Our broken health care system that is. That’s right -- it’s not working for many women and their families.

In many states, insurance companies can still discriminate on the basis of gender -- and not just on costs. In some states, maternity care is not covered because pregnancy can be seen as a “pre-existing condition.” It’s even legal in some states to deny a woman coverage because she’s been a victim of domestic violence!

That’s not right. Nobody in America should be treated that way. That’s why First Lady Michelle Obama is standing up for women and families in this newest video. Take a look:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Women-Mothers-Families-and-Reform/?e=16&ref=text

With health insurance reform, the days of discrimination based on gender will be over. Insurance companies will be banned from denying coverage because of a pre-existing condition, or dropping your coverage when you get sick and need it most. They will have to cover preventive care like mammograms and pap smears. And they will be forced to abide by yearly caps on how much they can charge you for out-of-pocket expenses.

But we can’t make health insurance reform a reality without your help. As the First Lady says, talk to your family, your friends, your neighbors. Share this video with them and help get the word out about what’s at stake. It’ll take all of us working together to deliver the change we need on health care.

Thanks,
Nancy-Ann

Nancy-Ann DeParle
Director, White House Office of Health Reform


NRC Announces Opportunities For Hearing On Applications To Renew Operating Licenses For Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plants

National Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Portland Top Stories and/or Portland Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration has posted Supplemental FAQs on the 2009 Schedule C
Treasury Designates North Korean Bank and Banking Official
October 23, 2009
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Judicial Boxscore
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
October 2009 Judicial Boxscore
Judicial Milestones
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
October 2009 Judicial Milestones
Stamp Sheet Honors Justices
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
Stamp Sheet Honors Justices
Chicago Hosts First AO Select Orientation
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
The first AO Select Orientation was hosted by the Northern District of Illinois. Twelve Administrative Office employees participated in the court’s daily activities.
New Committee Chairs Named
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
Four current committee members have been named by the Chief Justice to chair their respective Judicial Conference committees.
2009 Director's Awards Recognize Judiciary's Employees
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
This year's awards recognize outstanding leadership, excellence in court operations and extraordinary actions.
Courts Offer Jurors Help After Traumatic Cases
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
Sensitive to how stressful exposure to troubling evidence or testimony can be, courts are offering jurors professional counseling after their term of service.
Judiciary Operating Under CR
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
A Continuing Resolution will keep the Judiciary operating through the end of October.
Judiciary Supports New Judgeships
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
The Judiciary makes its case to Congress that new judgeships are needed to serve litigants efficiently and effectively.
Timeline of the Federal Rulemaking Process
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
Timeline of the Federal Rulemaking Process
A Brief History of the Federal Rulemaking Process
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
A Brief History of the Federal Rulemaking Process
Celebrating a Masterpiece: The 75th Anniversary of the Rules Enabling Act
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0500
Current and former chairs of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure talk about the impact of the Rules Enabling Act.

San Diego Top Stories for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Milwaukee Top Stories and/or Milwaukee Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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DoD, VA Hold National Mental Health Summit
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki will host the DoD/VA Mental Health Summit to discuss a public health model for enhanced mental health care for returning service members, veterans and their families at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. EDT.
The first-of-its-kind summit will...
New NEXUS Enrollment Center to Open in Maine
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:09 -0500
Calais, Maine - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is opening a new NEXUS Enrollment Center in Calais, Maine. Effective Tuesday October 27, the hours of operation will be 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.The NEXUS program allows pre-screened, low risk travelers to be processed with less delay by United States and Canadian officials at designated highway lanes at high volume border crossing locations. (more)
CBP Proposes Rule Changes to Statistical Sampling
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:09 -0500
Washington - U.S Customs and Border Protection is proposing to amend regulations on the use of statistical sampling in CBP audits and prior disclosure cases and the use of offsetting in audits. Interested persons may submit comments on or before December 21. (more)
CBP Trade News
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:09 -0500
Significant Trade Activities
Agreement Announced with South Carolina to Fund State and Local Port Security Personnel
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0500
NASA App now Available from App Store
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
A NASA App for the iPhone and iPod touch is available free of charge at the App Store from Apple.

Phoenix Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Mullen in Japan
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:24:53 -0500
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Michael Mullen was in Tokyo Friday for meetings with Japanese leaders.

Atlanta Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Statement to the Executive Council Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Fifty-seventh Session

Robert P. Mikulak
U.S. Representative to the OPCW Executive Council The Hague, Netherlands

October 13, 2009


Three New Top Ten Fugitives
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:46:06 -0500
Brad Bryant, chief of the FBI’s Violent Crimes and Major Offenders Unit at Headquarters, describes the three dangerous fugitives added to the FBI’s Top Ten list. This broadcast is part of our radio show "FBI, This Week," which is broadcast on ABC Radio Networks.
Defense Department Takes Aim at Drug Abuse
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:26:00 -0500
Sebelius Releases New Report on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Women with Breast Cancer
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0500
As Americans mark breast cancer awareness month, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report, Health Insurance Reform and Breast Cancer: Making the Health Care System Work for Women.

EBSA - Homepage for United States Department of Labor

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Virginia Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Selling Counterfeit Software Through the Internet
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:39:57 -0500
Gregory William Fair, 46, of Falls Church, Va., was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for selling counterfeit computer software on the Internet, in violation of criminal copyright infringement laws.
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder on Project Coronado
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:20:44 -0500
Yesterday and this morning, more than 3,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement officials have worked throughout the United States to locate and arrest more than 300 individuals. Over the last two days, arrests have been carried out in 19 states, and we continue to make additional arrests as we speak.
Mullen Vows Continued Support for Korean Military
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:46:00 -0500

USDA UNDER SECRETARY TONSAGER ANNOUNCES $16 MILLION FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 23, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that nine communities, many with populations that are predominantly Native, will receive $16 million through the Rural Alaska Village Grant Program. Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager made the announcement on Vilsack's behalf during a speech at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.

"It is important to invest in repairing America's infrastructure to ensure the long-term health and prosperity of our rural communities," Vilsack said. "These funds will help improve water service, provide 21st century waste disposal systems and continue our efforts to retire the use of 'honey buckets' in rural Alaska."

For example, the community of Pitka's Point will use grant funds to provide a safe water supply to the washeteria and water treatment plant, replacing a supply source that has been contaminated by fuel oil spills. Funds will also be used to provide water and sewer services to 35 homes, eliminating the need for residents to haul water to their houses.

Thirty-seven homes in the community of Kwigillingok will have tanks installed that will enable clean water to be provided and waste water to be removed by a delivery system. Currently, all of the affected homes lack indoor plumbing.

 

The funds are being provided through the Rural Alaska Village Grant program. Since taking office earlier this year, Under Secretary Tonsager has met with members of the Alaska congressional delegation to identify ways to move forward projects such as the ones announced today while guaranteeing that the funds allocated are properly accounted for.

"We share the delegation's interest in providing quality sanitary services to rural Alaska as quickly as possible, while also ensuring that the funds appropriated by Congress are efficiently used to provide service to as many Alaskans as possible," Tonsager said.

Funding of each recipient is contingent upon the recipient meeting the conditions of the grant agreement. These grants are part of USDA Rural Development's budget and are not funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Communities receiving grant funds under this announcement include:

Chignik Bay - $2,684,325

Hughes - $1,242,835

Koliganek - $26,250

Kwigillingok - $1,332,750

North Pole - $450,000

Pitka's Point (two projects) - $9,106,519

Stebbins - $512,798

Togiak - $375,000

Toksook Bay (two projects) - $836,116

Total: $16,566,953

Tonsager also announced that the City of Kotlik, a predominantly Native community in western Alaska, has been selected to receive a $288,390 grant to design a new landfill and to design a water and sewer extension that will enable more of the community's residents to get indoor plumbing.

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 USDA Rural Development's web site at www.rurdev.usda.gov.

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ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) News for U.S. Department of Justice

A new settlement agreement with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has recently been added, and is now available.


Undergrad Proposal Deadline Nears for NASA Reduced Gravity Flights
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
First in line
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0500
Experts want some people at the head of the line for H1N1 influenza vaccines when they’re available. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, or ACIP, gave its recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:17:00 -0500
FDA has stepped up its campaign to inform consumers of—and protect them against—potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the H1N1 flu virus.

Baltimore Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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AGRICULTURE DEPUTY SECRETARY MERRIGAN TO VISIT GEORGIA AND CONTINUE NATIONAL CONVERSATION ABOUT USDA'S 'KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD' INITIATIVE

WASHINGTON, October 23, 2009 - On Monday, October 26, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will continue her tour of colleges and universities at the University of Georgia to discuss USDA's new 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative. Merrigan's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' College Tour will help educate the next generation of farmers, ranchers and consumers, and let them participate in the national conversation about how to develop local and regional food systems to support small and mid-sized farms and reinvigorate rural communities.

The 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative includes such major agricultural topics as supporting local farmers and community food groups; strengthening rural communities; enhancing direct marketing and farmers' promotion programs; promoting healthy eating; protecting natural resources; and helping schools connect with locally grown foods. The 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative emphasizes the need for a fundamental and critical reconnection between producers and consumers. The effort builds on the 2008 Farm Bill, which provides for increases and flexibility for USDA programs in an effort to promote local foods.

To date, Merrigan's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' College Tour has included visits to Rutgers University and Iowa State University. To learn about the 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative, visit www.usda.gov/knowyourfarmer.

Who:
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan
Terry Coleman, Georgia Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture
Scott Angle, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Georgia
Hobby Stripling, Georgia State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency
Shirley Sherrod, Georgia State Director, USDA Rural Development
Bryan Barrett, Georgia Area Resource Conservationist, NRCS University Students and Professors
Local Farmers

What:
Roundtable discussion on USDA's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative

When:
Monday October 26, 2009
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Where:
University of Georgia
101 Conner Hall, Room 103
147 Cedar St.
Athens, GA 30602

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HHS Awards $17 Million in a New National Initiative to Fight Health Care-Associated Infections
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0500
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the award of $17 million to fund projects to fight costly and dangerous health care-associated infections, or HAIs.
NATO Update
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:08:46 -0500
The way forward in Afghanistan is the main issue for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and NATO defense ministers meeting Friday in Slovakia.
U.S. Forces Prepare Iraqis to Train Others
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:27:00 -0500
Iraq Election Debate Won't Affect U.S. Drawdown
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:14:00 -0500

Cleantech Forum and Fundraiser for DeWitt Lacy
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Seabrook Station, Unit No. 1 - Request For Withholding Information From Public Disclosure (TAC No. ME1386)
CSMS# 09-000335 - Updated CATAIR Documents for next ACE Release
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Little Rock Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation

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VACANCY: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS AND ETHICS BRANCH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SECTION SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL) GS-905-13/14 This position is open until filled, but no later than November 5, 2009.
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Press Conference with Secretary Gates During the NATO Defense Ministers Meeting
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Senior Executive Service Appointments and Reassignment
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U.S. Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - October 23
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:10:30 -0500
Testimony of Secretary Napolitano Before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "H1N1 Flu: Monitoring the Nation's Response"
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Today in the Department of Defense, 10/26/2009
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:11:00 -0500
DoD Contracts for October 23, 2009
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:10:00 -0500
The Regional Economic Conditions, RECON, is now available on line with the second quarter 2009 update.

Articles of Interest for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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Zambia Independence Day

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DC

October 23, 2009


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…

Monday 6:30 p.m.
Friday p.m.

Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information - 57400 | Whip Information - 63210

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
On Monday, 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 (9 Bills)
1. H.R. 2489 - AmericaView Geospatial Imagery Mapping Program Act (Rep. Herseth Sandlin - Natural Resources)
2. H.R. 1471 - To expand the boundary of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, to redesignate the unit as a National Historical Park, and for other purposes. (Rep. Bishop (GA) - Natural Resources)
3. H.R. 2806 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park in order to allow the rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain while ensuring that there is no net loss of acreage to the Park or the Wilderness (Rep. Hastings (WA) - Natural Resources)
4. H.R. 1641 - Cascadia Marine Trail Study Act (Rep. Inslee - Natural Resources)
5. H.Res. 854 - Recognizing Weber State University for the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education (Rep. Bishop (UT) - Education and Labor)
6. H.Res. 368 - Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships (Rep. Loebsack - Education and Labor)
7. H.Res. 562 - Congratulating Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament (Rep. Maffei - Education and Labor)
8. H.Res. 824 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence (Rep. Schakowsky - Education and Labor)
9. H.Res. 817 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence (Rep. Al Green – Education and Labor)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. 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 (10 Bills)
1. H.Res. 790 - Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for American nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers (Rep. Berkley - Oversight and Government Reform)
2. H.Res. 568 - Recognizing the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Rep. Capito - Oversight and Government Reform)
3. H.Res. 783 - Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States (Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart - Oversight and Government Reform)
4. H.R. 3632 - Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2009 (Rep. Johnson (GA) - Judiciary)
5. H.Con.Res. 177 - Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month" (Rep. Reichert - Judiciary)
6. H.Res. 838 - Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his upcoming trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009 (Rep. Bilirakis - Foreign Affairs)
7. H.Res. 784 - Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought (Rep. Al Green - Foreign Affairs)
8. S.Con.Res. 45 - A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible (Sen. Specter - Foreign Affairs)
9. H.Res. 787 - Expressing support for designation of October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (Rep. DeLauro - Energy and Commerce)
10. H.Res. 831 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children (Rep. Brown-Waite - Ways and Means)

H.R. 3854 - Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 (Rep. Schrader – Small Business) (Subject to a Rule)

Conference Report on H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
H.J.Res. __ - Making Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010, and for other purposes (Rep. Obey – 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.


U.S. Department of State On-the-Record Briefing

Richard Holbrooke
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Washington, DC

October 23, 2009


Application Procedures Announced for the 2010 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program

MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER

This Congress is making steady progress on health insurance reform and is close to having a final bill that ensures middle-class affordability, improved access and stability of coverage, and greater protections for consumers. This legislation would protect the interests of seniors by strengthening Medicare to improve care, provide greater access to physicians, and improve coverage by eliminating the “donut hole” coverage gap. In addition, because the American people are rightly concerned by the deep deficits and debt confronting our nation, President Obama and Democratic Leadership remain committed to passing fiscally responsible health reform that accomplishes our reform goals without adding to the federal deficit. My hope is that it will not be long before we can pass health reform on the House Floor.

Democrats also continue to focus on job creation. As part of that effort, we held an economic forum this week to hear from experts about the state of the economy and ways to keep saving and creating jobs. On Wednesday, I joined President Obama in Landover, MD for the President's announcement of new initiatives to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive, create jobs and help drive the nation’s economic recovery. Rebuilding our economy and getting Americans back to work is the top priority of the Obama Administration and Congress, but once we get our economy back on track and are steadily creating jobs, we are committed to doing everything we can to be fiscally responsible and bring down the deficit.

Creating clean energy jobs is another part of our economic recovery and investing in our future. This week, the House passed legislation that invests in solar energy research, helping to improve our solar technologies and decrease their cost. We also passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act, which strengthens the Coast Guard in its role of keeping our nation safe.

Next week, Democrats are continuing to help small businesses through this recession with a bill that will increase their access to capital – one more way Democrats are continuing to help small business owners access credit and save and create jobs. In addition, the House will take up a continuing resolution as Congress completes its work on appropriations bills.


Sincerely yours,

STENY H. HOYER


FBI's Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending October 23, 2009
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:16:18 -0500
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including charges against a Massachusetts man for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists; the addition of three new fugitives to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list; and attempted espionage charges against a Maryland scientist.
Former U.S. Army Contracting Official Sentenced for Accepting Bribes
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:37:26 -0500
Former U.S. Army contracting official James Paul Clifton, of Newport News, Virginia, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for accepting more than $80,000 in bribes in exchange for corruptly providing contract work to two Afghan trucking companies,
Department of Homeland Security Adjudications Officer Charged with Bribery
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:13:44 -0500
Elliott R. Hernandez, of Houston, a District Adjudications Officer with the Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services, was charged with bribery, fraud in connection with a computer, and receiving something of value in exchange for performing an official act to which he is not entitled.

Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Shapiro Highlights Recent Efforts to Reduce the Threat of Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC

October 23, 2009


What is broadband Internet service?
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:14:54 -0500
When it comes to the Internet, "broadband" usually refers to high-speed access. Common types of broadband connections include Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Cable Modem, and Wireless (Wi-Fi). Visit the FAQ at USA.gov to learn more.

Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Shapiro Highlights Recent Efforts to Reduce the Threat of Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC

October 23, 2009


NASA TV's This Week @NASA, October 23
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0500
NE@Hometown Heroes
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0500
NASA EDGE joins Astronaut Mike Massimino and Twitter Phenomenon (Astro_Mike) as he returns home to the Big Apple to talk about STS-125.

Afghan Elections

Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke briefs the press.

October 23, 2009


Today's top Air Force stories include:

Air Force officials revise civilian hiring policy
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123174308

Top enlisted Airman visits Ellsworth Airmen
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123174277

Little Rock Airmen fuel up to save environment, money
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123174200

Battlefield Airmen considered a weapon system
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123174262

Servicemembers hammer out, nail down construction in Iraq
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123173996


FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Certain Patients, Settings
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:31:00 -0500
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that, in response to a request from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational antiviral drug peramivir intravenous (IV) in certain adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected 2009 H1N1 influenza infection who are admitted to a hospital.
Gates at NATO Meetings
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:48:09 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates met with NATO defense ministers to discuss Afghanistan.
Blackhawk Crash
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:44:58 -0500
An update on the air craft crash in Virginia.
Update on NATO
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:17 -0500
SECDEF Gates discusses General Stanley McChrystal's strategy proposals for the way ahead in Afghanistan.
USS New York in Norfolk
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:43:17 -0500
USS New York pulled into its future home port of Naval Station Norfolk.
DoD Top News
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:06 -0500
Defense Secretary Robert Gates comments on NATO support for Afghanistan. Also, a new training headquarters is opened.
SECDEF Press Conference
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:18:25 -0500
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates holds a press conference after a NATO Defense Ministers meeting at Bratislava, Slovakia.
DownRange
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:20:48 -0500
An earthquake shakes northern Afghanistan. We've got the latest.
CJCS Remarks Part 1
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:02:34 -0500
Thursday's coverage of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen speaking during a town hall meeting at Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea.
CJCS Remarks Part 2
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:19:23 -0500
Thursday's coverage of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen speaking during a town hall meeting at Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea.
Around the Services
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:46:36 -0500
NATO defense ministers talk about the way forward in Afghanistan. Plus, President Obama unveils improvements to veterans health care.

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