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Manitoba
NDP leadership vote set for Oct. 17 from CBC | Ticker The Manitoba NDP has set Oct. 17 as the date for a leadership convention to replace outgoing Premier Gary Doer, who was introduced last week as the next ambassador to the United States. |
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Recession
is over, economists say from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories |
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Hyundai
U.S. August sales jump 47% to 60,467 units from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Toyota
August U.S. sales rise 6.4% SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Toyota Motor
Corp. on Tuesday reported August U.S. sales of 225,088 cars and
trucks, up 6.4% from 211,533 vehicles a year ago as the federal
clunker program boosted results. Passenger car sales rose to
155,139 while light truck sales slipped to 69,949. |
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Ford
sales up in August 17% from CBC | Ticker The popular Cash for Clunkers program boosted Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales in August by 17.2 per cent over the same month last year, but shortages of smaller vehicles weighed on rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. |
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Honda
U.S. August sales rise 9.9% to 161,439 units from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Wells
Fargo to repay TARP loans soon without selling new stock from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Wells Fargo says it plans to repay government support soon without diluting existing shareholders. |
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Canada
Liberals push for autumn election from CBC | Video The Liberals say they will try to trigger the defeat of Stephen Harper's minority Conservative government at the earliest possible date this fall, delivering a message to the prime minister: 'Your time is up.' |
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Shanghai
stocks advance early, led by refiners HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Chinese stocks
advanced in early trading Wednesday, shrugging off weakness in
regional markets and on Wall Street overnight, with refiners
rising after the National Development and Reform Commission announced
an increase in motor fuel prices. The Shanghai Composite rose
0.2% to 2,689.52. Shares of China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.,
or Sinopec , rose 1.4% and PetroChina gained 2.3% after the NDRC
announced an increase of 4.6% in gasoline prices and a 5.2% hike
in diesel prices. |
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Australian
GDP rises 0.6% in second quarter from MarketWatch.com - MarketWatch Breaking News Bulletins |
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China
stocks advance as refiners up on price hike from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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UST Testimony & Speeches for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Coffee Break Training for U.S. Fire Administration This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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University
of Northern Colorado College Democrats GENERAL MEETING To see more details and RSVP |
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VACANCY:
Fire Program Specialist, GS-0301-12/12 |
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A Message from the Young Democrats of America President Crystal Strait From Crystal: Last week, in the wake of losing our biggest health insurance reform advocate, Senator Ted Kennedy, YDA Executive Vice President Rod Snyder and Political Director Hailey Snow met at the White House with the Administration to learn about the impact the health care epidemic is having on young Americans. Rod sent me this text from the meeting: "The White House briefer just said: November 4th was just the election day. Our victories meant nothing unless we are able to mobilize young people around meaningful reform that will help all Americans." It's as simple as that. We can't afford to wait on health insurance reform. The White House explained that health insurance reform is the building block to obtain momentum for all future issues on the President's agenda. This is the first major test of our ability to bring about real change. Will you do your part by taking the pledge? http://www.yda.org/healthpledge 14,000 Americans lose their health insurance on a daily basis and those fortunate enough to have health insurance have seen their premiums double. President Obama has asked for our help. So, the question is: What are you doing to make sure Congress hears that young Americans are demanding health insurance reform now? We need to be writing our legislators, sending letters to our local papers, showing our presence at the town hall meetings, and talking to anyone that will listen about the importance of quality affordable health care. Can you pledge to take at least one action to help fight for health care? This is our first major test. Let's not fail President Obama, the Americans that voted for change, and most importantly let's not let ourselves down. Don't sit idly by and live the rest of your life knowing that you didn't take the time to do something important for yourself and your entire generation. Help pass health insurance reform today. Take the pledge. Best, Crystal Strait P.S. Please encourage your friends and
family to visit http://www.yda.org/healthpledge
and join you in taking this important action. |
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U.S.
Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division
has updated its Press Releases page Vice President of Missouri Pesticide Company Pleads Guilty to Environmental Crimes (09-895) Arizona Man Sentenced for Selling Bald Eagle Feathers (09-893) This information has recently been updated, and is now available. |
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VACANCY:
Medical Officer/Lead /Supv MO- Direct Hire / Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (CBER) |
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Guidance
for Industry and FDA Staff - User Fees and Refunds for Premarket
Notification Submissions (510(k)s) |
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Opportunities in Afghanistan Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 |
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Vaccine
Distribution Q&A Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:30:00 -0500 The purpose of this document is to provide information on plans for distribution of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. |
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CDC
2009 H1N1 Vaccination Campaign Planning Checklist Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:30:00 -0500 This document is intended for state and local planners. Its purpose is to outline the main 2009 influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine (“ 2009 H1N1 vaccine”) planning actions. It is not meant to be exhaustive, and more detailed guidance is, or will be, available on specific topics. Within each state, the checklist should be tailored to distinguish between state and local responsibilities. |
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Pres.
Obama Reduces 2010 Pay Increases for Federal Employees Posted: 30 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama notified Congress on Monday he is reducing pay increases for federal workers from 2.4 percent to 2 percent. |
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A
'Civilian Surge' to Afghanistan Is Just Starting Posted: 30 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT By ROBERT BURNS WASHINGTON - Five months after President Barack Obama ordered a dramatic increase in American civilian experts in Afghanistan to undergird a new military push, the so-called civilian surge is moving too slowly, U.S. officials and outside experts warn. |
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Treasury, Energy Announce $500 Million
IN AWARDS for Clean Energy Projects
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Treasury,
Energy Announce $500 Million in Recovery Act Awards for Clean
Energy Projects |
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FAST FACT: News on the Recovery and Reinvestment Act Did you know... ### |
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Office
of Community Oriented Policing Services Safe Schools Initiative
Grants Administered by the Daniel Webster Council - Boy Scouts
of America, Manchester, New Hampshire, Audit Report GR-70-09-006, August 2009 |
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The
Department of Justice's Management of the Federal Employees'
Compensation Act Program, Audit Report 09-34, August 2009 |
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AHRQ Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Web Conference Home Health Care During an Influenza
Pandemic: Issues and Resources
(http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/homehealthcare.pdf)
To register, please visit: To learn more about the event and speakers:
http://www.academyhealth.org/knowledgetransfer/EPWebcasts.htm
This is the last event in a series of four Web conferences. The AHRQ Web site features slides, transcripts, and materials from the previous events: Lessons from the Field of Emergency
Preparedness (http://www.ahrq.gov/prep/fieldemprep/):
November 6, 2008 Public Health Emergency Preparedness:
Planning and Practicing for a Disaster
(http://www.ahrq.gov/prep/planningprep/):
February 9, 2009 Planning and Preparedness for Children’s
Needs in Public Health Emergencies
(http://www.ahrq.gov/prep/childneeds/):
May 12, 2009 |
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FBI
History: The Case of the Harvey's Casino Bomb (8/26/09) |
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CCDO
FY 10 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program Guide and
Application Kit (8/26/09) |
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Pandemic
Influenza Preparedness and Response Planning: Guidelines for
Community Corrections (8/26/09) |
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Inmate
Behavior Management: The Key to a Safe and Secure Jail (8/27/09) |
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Enforcing
the ADA: A Status Report from the Department of Justice (8/31/09) |
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Bazaar
to Provide Taste of Iraqi Culture Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:13:00 -0500 |
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Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Remarks Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:01:06 -0500 Saturdays coverage of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen speaking at the National Guard Youth Challenge Graduation Ceremony at the War Memorial in Trenton NJ. |
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Pledge
of Support From First Lady Begins Family Conference Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:53:00 -0500 |
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White
House Launches Virtual Town Hall for Deployed Troops Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:27:00 -0500 |
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery |
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: U.S. Actions To Counter Piracy
Off the Horn of Africa Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 |
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Gates
Cites Importance of Acquisition Reform Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:07:00 -0500 |
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Public
Meeting To Address Agenda Items For The 15th Session Of The Codex
Committee On Fresh Fruits And Vegetables Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:13:15 -0500 The Office of the Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety, and the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fruit and Vegetable Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), today announced a public meeting |
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Review and Sign the Pennsylvania Young Democrats Petition regarding Health Care Hey Everyone, Reasonable health care in this country has taken far too long. We cannot wait and allow this important moment to pass. This is an issue that touches far more young people, since we do not have the same safety nets as older Americans. Please make our concerns relevant and sign this petition: http://action.yda.org/t/497/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=494 Our national leadership will be presenting this petition to the White House to show our support for the President and his proposal. Sincerely, Tim Brennan, Esq. |
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U.S.
Customs and Border Protection Office of Air and Marine Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:18:57 -0500 |
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U.S.
Customs and Border Protection Current Videos Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:18:57 -0500 Inauguration of the North Dakota Air Branch; CBP Launches Newest Unmanned Aircraft in Arizona; and CBP Air and Marine Operations in McAllen, Texas. |
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Secretary Chu Announces Completion of Critical
Energy Conservation Appliance Standards Final energy efficiency standards for beverage vending machines released Washington, DC – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy has completed energy efficiency standards for a critical group of appliances that will together save up to 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide once in effect. In February 2009, President Obama visited the Department of Energy to emphasize the importance of quickening the pace of energy conservation standards for appliances, while continuing to meet legal and statutory deadlines. Yesterday, the minimum energy efficiency standards for beverage vending machines – the last of the five energy conservation standards the President highlighted in his memorandum to DOE – were published in the Federal Register. “These energy efficiency appliance standards will play an important role in lowering energy use in homes and business across the country,” said Secretary Chu. “By improving the energy efficiency of each of these appliances – from lighting to ovens to vending machines – we can save money, reduce carbon pollution and increase our energy security.” This is the first time the Department of Energy is regulating energy consumption for the approximately 2.3 million beverage vending machines in use in the U.S. The final rule published on Monday will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 9.6 million metric tons from 2012 through 2042 - roughly equivalent to removing over 2 million automobiles from the road for a year – and will save commercial customers of the machines between $38 and $52 million per year over the same time period. The efficiency standards, which take effect in 2012, apply to both glass-front type and solid-front type beverage vending machines that are commonly found in office buildings, schools, colleges, retail sites, and manufacturing facilities. This year, DOE has also released energy conservation standards for: · Dishwashers and general service incandescent lamps · Microwaves and electric and gas kitchen ranges and ovens · General service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps · Commercial boilers and air conditioning equipment Each of the final standards was issued on time and ahead of any applicable deadlines. To ensure that the appliance standards are as effective as possible, DOE will work to aggressively and consistently enforce energy efficiency standards across the country. The final rule, as issued by the Secretary of Energy on August 7, 2009, can be viewed and downloaded from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's website at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/commercial/beverage_machines.html ### |
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U.S.
Customs and Border Protection Tips for New Importers and Exporters Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:18:57 -0500 Importing goods without researching entry requirements in advance can be a costly experience.Profitable Safe Trade - CBP works closely with businesses to keep legitimate trade flowing and exploit the latest technology to detect unlawful cargo. |
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System of Records Notices (SORNs) for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Final Rules for Privacy Act Exemptions
for the Following Department-Wide SORNS: |
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VACANCY:
D94161 Lead IT Specialist (INET/APPSW), GS-22210-14 Opens: 31 Aug 2009 Closes: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA |
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San Francisco Young Democrats September
Endorsement Meeting In order to be eligible to vote you must: * Have attended two meetings in the past calendar year (the voting meeting counts as a second meeting) * Have dues fully paid (dues can be paid at voting meeting) SFYD has a 60% endorsement threshold. If
no candidate or ballot proposition receives 60% of votes cast,SFYD
will have no position in that particular race or measure. |
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COL
Joseph Martin Briefing Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:13:37 -0500 Security in Baghdad continues to improve as Iraqi security forces become more capable and take more repsonsibility for stability in the city. |
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Recovery
Act Information: Financial and Activity Report Weekly Update:
August 31, 2009 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:26:30 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Uganda (09/09) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:57:57 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Congo (Kinshasa) (08/09)
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:08:21 -0500 |
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Protocol
Concerning the Use of Radio Frequencies by Certain Fixed Terrestrial
Links Constituting a Cross Border Public Security Communications
Network Along the Common Border |
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Interior
Democrats of Alaska BBQ Social To see more details and RSVP |
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CFTC/Securities
Exchange Commission Announce Participants for Joint Meetings
on Regulation Harmonization, |
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Reconciliation
in Afghanistan In this timely and thorough volume, Michael Semple analyzes the rationale and effectiveness post-2001 attempts at reconciliation in Afghanistan. He explains the poor performance of these attempts and argues that rethinking is necessary if reconciliation is to help revive prospects for peace and stability in Afghanistan. |
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USIP
Takes a New Look at the Democratic Republic of Congo's War The conflict in the DRC has claimed the lives of millions and appears to have no end. USIP provides context to the violence and offers fresh ideas on how the region's political economy can help resolve the conflict. |
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US
Institute of Peace Senior Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications
Deadline for the 2010-2011 Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship competition is approaching this September. Learn about this and other USIP fellowship opportunities! |
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US
Institute of Peace: New Thinking on Helping Haiti As Haiti works to overhaul and improve its judicial system, it struggles with devastating poverty. |
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Enforcement
Actions by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC.gov |
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U.S. Department of State Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation Office of the Spokesman September 1, 2009 |
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Level
One Combatants Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:27:08 -0500 Staying physically fit and combat-ready while deployed is crucial to mission success and may some day save your life. |
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DoD
News Briefing with Col. Martin From Iraq Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:40:00 -0500 |
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Recall Case Archive for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated.
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Katrina:
Four Years Later Fraud, Corruption Cases; FBI Continues to Pursue
Justice Four years after the storm, the FBI and our law enforcement partners continue to aggressively investigate Katrina-related crimes. Story |
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OIG-09-95
- Challenges Remain in DHS' Efforts to Secure Control Systems (PDF, 32 pages - 1.13 MB) NEW 9/1/2009 |
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OIG-09-96
- FEMA's Sourcing for Disaster Response Goods & Services (PDF, 35 pages - 1.30 MB) NEW 9/1/2009 |
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Economic Recovery updates for Federal Transit Administration This information has recently been updated
with new ARRA funding figures in the pie chart, and is now available.
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NASA's
Orion Spacecraft Passes Significant Design Milestone Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA has taken a major step toward building the next crew exploration vehicle by completing the Orion Project's preliminary design review, or PDR. Orion is being designed to carry astronauts to the International Space Station and other destinations. |
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General
Officer Announcements Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:48:00 -0500 |
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Baghdad
Security Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:57:51 -0500 Violence in Baghdad is at an all-time low since 2004. |
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Eligible Foreign Establishments for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service The Eligible Foreign Establishment Lists
for Canada and Italy have been revised. This information has
recently been updated, and is now available. |
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Export
Requirements for Meat & Poultry Products for USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service The export requirements for the European Union and Mexico have been revised. This information has recently been updated. You may view a copy of the updated information. |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Nigeria (09/09) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:44:56 -0500 |
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DoD
Identifies Marine Casualty Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:23:00 -0500 |
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VACANCY:
Deployment Specialist, GS-0301-09/09 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:06:12 -0500 SA2-09-469-SAA3 (Closing Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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Studies
in Animals Suggest 2009 H1N1 Virus May Have Biological Advantage
Over Seasonal Influenza Viruses Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:05:00 -0500 |
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NIH
Helps Advance Research Careers Through Student Loan Repayment
Programs Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:25:00 -0500 |
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Afghanistan
Assessment Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:51:31 -0500 General Stanley McChrystal's assessment of the situation in Afghanistan is making its way up the military chain of command. |
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CDFI
Fund Completes Disbursement of Recovery Act Grants in Record
Time September 1, 2009 CDFI-2009-44 |
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VACANCY:
Emergency Management Program Specialist, GS-0301-11/12 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:18:32 -0500 AN244944 (Closing Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Program Support Assistant (OA), GS-303-5/6/7 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:13 -0500 WN/DE-09-FA-0307-KJD1 (Closing Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Training Specialist, GS-1712-11/12/13 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:55:42 -0500 WN/MP-09-EM-0230-KJD1 (Closing Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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Iraqis
Seize Cache, Detain Terrorist, Secure Drone Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:49:00 -0500 |
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This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Broward Young Democrats: Thank you for making Sunday a great success! Thanks to everyone who attended our annual awards banquet and helped to make it such a great success. Pictures will be posted soon. Our regular monthly meetings are back on schedule. Please remember to put Monday, September 14th on your calendar. Our speaker will be announced soon. |
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Secretary
Napolitano Discusses Emergency Preparedness with National Capital
Region Leaders Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano met with Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine on September 1, 2009 to discuss coordination on emergency preparedness and response efforts in the National Capital Region (NCR). |
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Sacramento Press Releases for Federal Bureau of Investigation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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DoD
Contracts for September 01, 2009 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0500 |
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US DOT Secretary's Blog - Welcome to the Fast Lane, from the US Department of Transportation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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2009
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Questions and Answers
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500 Why does CDC recommend that pregnant women receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine? Is there a particular kind of flu vaccine that pregnant women should get? Are there flu vaccines that pregnant women should not get? Will the seasonal flu vaccine also protect against the 2009 H1N1 flu? And more. |
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Remarks
by the President on 2009-H1N1 National Preparedness and Response
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500 I don't want anybody to be alarmed, but I do want everybody to be prepared. We know that we usually get a second, larger wave of these flu viruses in the fall, and so response plans have been put in place across all levels of government. Our plans and decisions are based on the best scientific information available, and as the situation changes, we will continue to update the public. |
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Three
Federal Agencies Join with Sesame Workshop to Launch National
PSA Campaign Stressing Healthy Habits to Prevent H1N1 Flu Infection Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 |
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Defense
Department to Start H1N1 Flu Vaccinations Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:11:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - September 1 Ian Kelly Department Spokesman Washington, DC September 1, 2009 |
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Articles of Interest for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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What's New at HCUP User Support for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule 9/2/2009 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:02:00 -0500 |
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Visit
The Newly Redesigned FBI Boston Field Office Website Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:29:01 -0500 |
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Former
Housing Authority of New Orleans CFO Charged with Embezzlement
of Public Funds Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:31:11 -0500 Elias Castellanos, of Davie, Florida, was charged with theft from a program receiving federal funds in connection with embezzling more than $900,000 while employed as the chief financial officer of the Housing Authority of New Orleans. |
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U.S. Department of State Honors Dana Tai Soon Burgess As State Alumni Member of the Month Washington, DC September 1, 2009 |
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Mr. Dennis C. Blair, Director of National
Intelligence, Addresses the White House Initiative on Historically
Black Colleges and Universities National Annual Conference Transcript | Video |
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U.S.
stocks end with August gains NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on
Monday tallied monthly gains and daily losses, with energy and
consumer discretionary shares fronting the declines that followed
a sharp drop in Chinese equities. Up 3.5% for August, the Dow
Jones Industrial Average fell 47.92 points, or 0.5%, to end at
9,496.28. The S&P 500 Index declined 8.31 points, or 0.8%,
to stand at 1,020.62, leaving it with a 3.4% advance for August.
The Nasdaq Composite dropped 19.71 points, or 1%, to rest at
2,009.06, a level that leaves the technology-laden index with
a 1.5% monthly gain. |
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B.C.’S
CRIME RATE LOWEST IN DECADES from Government Wide NEWS VICTORIA – The overall crime rate in the Province is down for the fifth year in a row, with property crimes plummeting to the lowest recorded number in 30 years and violent crimes declining to a new 20-year low, according to the most recent Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics for 2008. |
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Australia
manufacturing shows gains in August from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories A key Australian manufacturing gauge marks its first rise into expansionary territory in 15 months. |
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China's
twin manufacturing indexes climb higher from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Two competing indexes measuring manufacturing activity in China indicate expansion in August, marking the latest batch of bullish data for the country's industrial activity. |
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China
official PMI rises for sixth straight month from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories One of two competing indexes measuring manufacturing activity in China rises to 54.0 in August from 53.3 in July. |
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Euro-zone
manufacturing PMI at 14-month high LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The final reading
of the euro-zone manufacturing purchasing managers index rose
to 48.2 in August from 46.3 in July, a 14-month high. The initial
reading in August was 47.9, the fifth month in a row the final
reading was above the initial one. Production increased for the
first time in fifteen months, with the rate of expansion above
that signaled by the earlier flash estimate. |
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Most
Asian markets rise, Shanghai index up 0.6% from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Chinese stocks advanced Tuesday, recouping some of their hefty losses in the previous session, as economic data showing an expansion in manufacturing activity helped boost sentiment. |
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Secretary-General
Welcomes Agreement between Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
Republic of Korea to Resume Cross-Border Family Reunions |
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United
Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Calls for Urgent
Action to Stop Forced Labour in Bolivia, Paraguay |
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Continuous
Review Essential to Understanding Ecosystems, Deputy Secretary-General
Tells Ad Hoc Working Group on State of Marine Environment |
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Facing
Multiple Crises, World Coming to Understand Need to Work with
Shared Purpose, 'Sense of Trust in Each Other', Says Secretary-General
to Austria Forum |
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Financial
Sector Self-Assessment Reviews Issued to IMF |
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New
York Fed announces $2.1 billion in Legacy CMBS TALF loans settled
for August 20 facility |
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New
York Fed posts public engagement schedule for the week of August
31 to September 7, 2009 |
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Jerusalem wants IAEA report on Iran released from JPost Israel |
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Solana: Syria ready to resume talks from JPost Israel |
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White House blasts Cheney in CIA torture feud from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com |
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France urges Iraq and Syria to reconcile from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big
News Network.com |
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Iraq reschedules nationwide census for Oct. 2010 from Iraq News latest RSS headlines - Big
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GAO-09-824,
Border Patrol: Checkpoints Contribute to Border Patrol's Mission,
but More Consistent Data Collection and Performance Measurement
Could Improve Effectiveness, August 31, 2009 |
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CIA World Factbook Updates - August 31, 2009 from CIA Library |
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Top China legislator meets Canadian trade minister from China |
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Russia and China vow to block 'gray customs' channels from China |
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China plans to set up space station from China |
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France and Germany back bankers bonus limits from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE) |
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Armenia and Turkey to restore ties from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE) |
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Finland opens Rwanda genocide trial from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE) |
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Serious fraud complaints double in Afghan vote from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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U.S. arms dealer pleads guilty in Afghan weapons case from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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US General Says Current Afghanistan Strategy is Failure from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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Top U.S. Gen. Wants New Strategy Against Taliban from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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New strategy is needed in Afghanistan, says Nato chief from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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US general sends Afghan war review to Pentagon from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
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‘New strategy' for Afghanistan based on defending Afghans, not seeking out and killing Taliban from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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Envoys to meet in Paris to discuss situations in Afghanistan, Pakistan from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
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NATO chief says alliance Afghan security a priority from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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US `civilian surge' to Afghanistan just starting \from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
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US commander in Afghanistan calls for fresh strategy to deal with Taliban from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
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U.S. buildup in Afghanistan foreseen from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
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Afghanistan
Is Obama’s Vietnam from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com In August 2007, Sen. Barack Obama, fresh on the presidential campaign trail, made an impassioned promise at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars to wage what he dubbed the war that has... |
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Obama Has Not Yet Read Afghan Assessment, Gibbs Says from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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Report Details Highs, Lows of Afghan Fight from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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White House tension grows over Afghanistan from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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Medicaid
switching from paper 'coupons' to the plastic ID cards used by
private health insurance |
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Afghan situation 'serious but winnable' from ABC News: Top Stories |
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India to open door to Australian universities from ABC News: Top Stories |
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Healthy warned against daily aspirin from ABC News: Breaking Stories |
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Reserve Bank and China boost local stocks from ABC News: Breaking Stories |
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Doubt cast on cannabis, schizophrenia link from ABC News: Breaking Stories |
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VIDEO: Sen. Edward Kennedy Funeral Mass and Burial Service from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Saturday at 10am (ET) |
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VIDEO: Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 8am (ET) |
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VIDEO: Virginia Hospital Center‘s James Cole, President & CEO, and Dr. John Garrett from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 8:30am (ET) |
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VIDEO: Paul Rainwater, Louisiana Recovery Authority Baton Rouge, Executive Director from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 9:30am (ET) |
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VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing Aug 31 2009 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 12:30pm (ET) |
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VIDEO: White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aug 31 2009 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 1:30pm (ET) |
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VIDEO: AFL-CIO Sec.-Treasurer Trumka on Future of the Labor Movement from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 10am (ET) |
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VIDEO: Advanced Medical Technology Association Press Briefing from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 10:30am (ET) |
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VIDEO: Gov. Deval Patrick (D-MA) Press Conference from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 3pm (ET) |
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Letter
from the President to the Speaker of the House I am transmitting an alternative plan for pay increases for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule (GS) and certain other pay systems in January 2010. |
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Biden
hosts conference calls with Governors and Mayors to discuss recovery
act Earlier today, the Vice President hosted two conference calls with Governors and Mayors from across the country to discuss implementation of the Recovery Act. |
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Presidential
Delegation To Poland President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Gdansk, Poland to attend the 70th Anniversary Observance Ceremony of the Outbreak of World War II on September 1, 2009. |
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Statement
by the Press Secretary on Parliamentary Elections in Japan |
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/31/09 |
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Green
Impact Zone Posted by Adolfo Carrión, Jr. |
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A
Town Hall for Troops in Central Command Posted by Matt Flavin |
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The
Recovery Act in Action Posted by Jared Bernstein |
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The
Story of the White House Garden Posted by Jason Djang |
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Flu
Prevention Can Be Fun Posted by Katie Stanton |
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Tell
Us Why Reform Matters for You Posted by Jesse Lee |
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Eulogy
for a Lion Posted by Jesse Lee |
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Weekly
Address: Lessons and Renewal Out of the Gulf Coast Posted by Jesse Lee |
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Learning
to Lead, Leading to Serve Posted by Rachel Haltom-Irwin |
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EPA
Lead Poisoning Prevention Video Contest Posted by Steve Owens |
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Revelations
Shake Up Virginia, New Jersey Races With stories in Virginia about Bob McDonnell's college thesis and in New Jersey about Chris Christie's traffic tickets -- First Read notes we "are beginning to see the prospect that Democrats could very well win one of these two gubernatorial races this year -- which would be a significant blow to Republicans who would love to sweep the two blue state races and use it as a recruiting and fundraising tool for 2010. Don't get us wrong: The GOP should still be considered favored to win both contests. But one of the pitfalls of being the favorite is that a loss becomes MUCH more painful than if you started out as the underdog." |
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Democrats
Rip McDonnell A statement from the DNC this morning: "In Bob McDonnell's preferred Virginia,
women would be stigmatized for choosing to work outside the home,
access to contraception would be all but banned and women would
be denied equal pay for equal work. In Bob McDonnell's preferred
Virginia, the medical decisions of women and their doctors would
be criminalized and the victims of rape and incest would have
no medical recourse. While Virginians want to keep the Commonwealth
moving forward, these devastating revelations prove that Bob
McDonnell wants to take Virginia backwards." |
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50
Ways You Can Help Obama Just published: 50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America by Michael Huttner and Jason Salzman. |
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Republicans
Abandoning Health Care Talks? It's increasingly clear that the Obama administration's health care reform plan will happen via budget reconciliation, which requires a simple majority in the Senate instead of a filibuster-proof majority. |
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Cheney
wrong on interrogation inquiry facts From CNN's Elaine Quijano
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World
leaders mark 70th anniversary of World War II Posted: 05:56 AM ET GDANSK, Poland (CNN) — Some 20 world leaders gathered Tuesday in Poland to commemorate the start of World War II 70 years ago — a conflict in which 6 million Poles died. |
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Philippines
pays reward in militant’s arrest Posted: 06:07 AM ET (CNN) — Police in the Philippines have paid an informant in the arrest of a militant tied to the kidnapping of four Americans and dozens of Filipinos. |
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French
trader to stand trial next year in Societe Generale bank fraud Posted: 06:18 AM ET PARIS, France (CNN) — The French trader accused of a multi-billion-dollar fraud at banking giant Societe Generale will go on trial next year, a lawyer for the bank said Tuesday. |
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HCUPnet Hospital Statistics Update for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Deputy
and Associate Attorneys General Announce More Than $5 Million
in Awards to Washington Tribal Communities Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:38:49 -0500 |
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HUD
AUCTION: Greater St. Stephens Apts. 2101-03 Louisiana Ave. New
Orleans, LA 70113 |
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HUD
AUCTION: Holly Park Apts. 3300 Preston Place New Orleans, LA
70131 |
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HUD
AUCTION: Live Oak Manor Apts. 1610 E. Martin Luther King Dr.
Abbeville, LA 70510 |
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Emergency Preparedness News & Events for Disability.gov This information has recently been updated,
and can be read by visiting this link: http://www.disability.gov/emergency_preparedness/news_%26_events
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Disability.gov
Self Employment/Entrepreneurship Update: Help Starting A Small
Business |
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FDA Patient
Safety News |
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FDA
Warning on Neuropsychiatric Effects from Smoking Cessation Drugs
Risk of serious neuropsychiatric effects with Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion)… |
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Learning Resource Center Updates from the U.S. Fire Administration This information has recently been updated
and is now available. |
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Federal Election Commission New Advisory Opinions Updates Advisory Opinion 2009-14, Issued to Mercedes-Benz
USA, http://saos.nictusa.com/saos/searchao?AONUMBER=2009-14
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Topic
Areas for CDC H1N1 Public Health Emergency Response Projects
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0500 The following information describes areas under active investigation by CDC and public health partners. Data generated by these projects will be used to guide the ongoing response to the H1N1 outbreak. |
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Young
Democrats of Georgia State University Rally on Health Care To see more details and RSVP |
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Transportation
Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Recovery Assistance for Small
and Disadvantaged Businesses
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Dear Friend, Our latest Reality Check video features Joe Biden addressing the biggest whopper of all: that our health insurance system works just fine and Americans don’t care about reform. Nothing could be further from the truth. So we’re trying something new. You can help the Vice President debunk this myth by uploading your own video on why reform matters to you. This is an opportunity for Americans of all backgrounds and situations to make the case for reform in your own words. Watch Joe Biden’s video and then respond with your own Need some help? We also have a new online quiz to help set the record straight about health insurance reform. Find out what’s in reform for somebody like you by answering a few questions. What does reform mean if you already have insurance? What if you don’t? What does it mean if you’re young? If you’re a senior? If you have children? Take the quiz and then share it — simple tools like this are a great way to cut through the noise and get the facts about reform: www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck/quiz Thank you, Nancy-Ann DeParle P.S. No matter your age, where you work,
whether you have insurance or not, you’ll be surprised at
how much you’ll get out of health insurance reform. But
don’t just take my word for it — take the quiz: www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck/quiz
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The FEC will conduct two conferences this
fall: September
15-16, in Chicago and October
28-29 in San Francisco. These conferences, intended for House
and Senate campaigns, corporate/labor/trade PACs, and state and
local political party committees, offer workshops on fundraising,
reporting and communications. All workshops focus on best practices
and ways to avoid compliance problems. Registration is now open
for both conferences at the above links. |
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A new Federal Election Commission tip for
treasurers has been posted at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090831.
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CDC
Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0500 Weekly Influenza Activity Estimates Reported by State and Territorial Epidemiologists (Activity levels indicate geographic spread of both seasonal and 2009 influenza A (H1N1) viruses) |
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NIH
Study Identifies Genetic Culprit in Deadly Skin Cancer Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:05:00 -0500 |
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CSMS#
09-000297 - Ace Reports Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:29:04 -0500 |
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VACANCIES:
U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division |
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Tax Division Injunctions for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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What's New and/or Federal Register Publications on the Federal Transit Administration website This information has recently been updated
with FTA Issues Federal Register Notice on Agency Information
Collection Activity Under OMB Review, and is now available. |
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DOT News for Department of Transportation This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Trinidad and Tobago (08/09)
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:57:24 -0500 |
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Prepared
Remarks of FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. before the Cambridge
International Symposium on Economic Crime (08/31/2009) PDF |
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Scientists
Uncover Structure of HIV Genome Researchers have created the first comprehensive picture of how the entire HIV genome bends and folds. The finding may point to new options for treating or blocking HIV and other viral infections. |
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Gene
Therapy Shows Promise for Eye Condition Three young adults who received gene therapy for a blinding eye condition remained healthy and maintained visual gains one year later, researchers reported. |
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Researchers
Find Value in Exomes In a pioneering effort, researchers have demonstrated the value of a new strategy for identifying relatively rare genetic variants that may cause or contribute to disease. |
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Defense
Program Addresses Contaminants, Health Risks Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:29:00 -0500 |
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Discusses changes in accounting periods
and in methods of accounting. It will be published in IRB 2009-38
dated Sept. 21, 2009. |
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Provides the conditions under which the
IRS will not assert that certain entities (or any portion thereof)
created in connection with the Public-Private Investment Program
constitute taxable mortgage pools for purposes of section 7701(i)
of the Code. It will be published in IRB 2009-37 dated Sept.
14, 2009. |
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Announces the applicable percentage under
section 613A of the Code to be used in determining percentage
depletion for marginal properties for the 2009 calendar year.
It will be published in IRB 2009-38 dated Sept. 21, 2009. |
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IRS
Notice 2009-73 Announces the inflation adjustment factor and phase-out amount for the enhanced oil recovery credit for taxable years beginning in calendar year 2009. The notice also contains the previously published figures for taxable years beginning in calendar years 1991 through 2008. It will be published in IRB 2009-38 dated Sept. 21, 2009. |
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Provides a proposed revenue ruling concerning
the depreciation of tangible assets that are used in converting
corn to fuel grade ethanol. It will be published in IRB 2009-36
dated Sept. 8, 2009. |
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IRS
Modernized e-File |
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IRS Tax Forum in Dallas Sept. 8-10 The last forum this year is in Atlanta
Sept. 22-24. Pre-registration deadline is Aug. 31. |
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FSA's
Biomass Crop Assistance Program |
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United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery |
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Jobs
for Military Spouses Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:42:26 -0500 Some military spouses are about to get added support which could help fast track them into a position with a Federal agency. |
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Public's
Help Sought in Search for Chicago Gang Fugitive |
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Service
Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Opportunities
for U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
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Commander
Engages Iraqi Sheiks, Finds Common Ground Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0500 |
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Scheduled Events for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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DOE Selects Biofuels Projects to Receive
up to $21 Million in Funding Projects selected for negotiation of awards: |
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:08:00 -0500 |
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Infragard
Joins the Farm Progress Show |
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OCC Allows National Bank Offices Affected
by California Fires to Close WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today issued a proclamation allowing national bank offices affected by the fires in California to close at their discretion. In issuing the proclamation, Tim Long, Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief National Bank Examiner, said he expects that only those bank offices directly affected by the fires will close. Those offices should make every effort to reopen as quickly as possible to address the banking needs of their customers, he added. The OCC encourages national banks to take steps to deal with natural disasters or other emergencies. Those steps are outlined in the attached OCC banking bulletin. Related Links: Proclamation (http://www.occ.gov/ftp/release/2009-102a.pdf) OCC Bulletin 2008-26 (http://www.occ.treas.gov/ftp/bulletin/2008-26.html) ### |
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VA
- Life Insurance |
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NEW CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR CREDIT CARDS
AND MORTGAGES: HOW THEY CAN HELP BORROWERS AVOID SURPRISES Other topics in the latest FDIC Consumer News include making the most of bank rewards programs and new resources explaining deposit insurance coverage New federal consumer protections for credit cards and mortgages -- including prohibitions against abusive lending practices and requirements for clearer, more timely disclosures -- will help people avoid surprises. The Summer 2009 issue of FDIC Consumer News from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation features key changes in the rules and what they mean for the public. Also in this issue of the FDIC’s quarterly newsletter for consumers are tips on making the most of bank rewards programs, such as credit cards that enable users to gradually accumulate cash rebates or “points” good for free travel or merchandise, and checking accounts that offer cash or other prizes for frequently using a debit card. The publication also notes the availability of a new FDIC brochure and video to help consumers understand their deposit insurance coverage, including how to have far more than $250,000 protected at the same bank. The latest issue can be read or printed online at online at www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnsum09. To order up to two free paper copies, consumers can use the online form on that same Web page or call the Federal Citizen Information Center toll-free at 1-888-8-PUEBLO (1-888-878-3256) weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for Department D96. The FDIC encourages financial institutions, government agencies, consumer organizations, educators, the media and anyone else to help make the tips and information in FDIC Consumer News widely available. The publication may be reprinted in whole or in part without advance permission. Organizations also may link to or mention the FDIC Web site. See the Web site above for more details. The goal of FDIC Consumer News is to deliver timely, reliable and innovative tips and information about financial matters, free of charge. Current and past issues, including special editions, are online at www.fdic.gov/consumernews. |
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VA
- Survivors' Payments - Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
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VA
- Life Insurance - Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Family
Coverage |
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VA
- Life Insurance - Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) |
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CFTC
Releases Rule Enforcement Review of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, August 31, 2009 |
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VA
- Health Care - Dental Care |
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Georgia
Food Stamps |
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State
Crime Victims Compensation |
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Social
Security Disability Insurance Benefits |
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(IRS)
Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Program |
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National
Emergency Grants |
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Savings
Bond Redemption and Replacement |
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Short
Term Lending Program |
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U.S. Department of State: Urging an End to the Violence in Eastern Burma Ian Kelly August 31, 2009 |
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Vermont
Head Start |
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Guidance
for Industry - Recommendations for Management of Donors at Increased
Risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Group O
Infection |
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Adult
Education State Grant Program |
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Road
To Recovery - What's Available Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:40:15 -0500 FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Disaster aid may be only a phone call away. That phone call can open a full spectrum of aid programs to help in recovery. |
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McChrystal
Delivers Afghan Assessment to U.S., NATO Leaders Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:59:00 -0500 |
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Ohio
Weatherization Assistance Program |
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OCC Issues Fourth Quarter 2009 CRA Examination
Schedule WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released its schedule of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations to be conducted in the fourth quarter of 2009. The OCC encourages public comment on the national banks scheduled to be examined under the CRA, and suggests that comments be submitted to the institutions themselves at the mailing address listed on the schedule, or to the appropriate OCC supervisory office prior to (or as early as possible during) the month in which the exam is scheduled. All public comments received prior to the close of the CRA exam will be considered by the OCC. The CRA examination schedule is available on the OCC’s Web site at: http://www.occ.gov/cra/craq409.pdf. ### |
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SECDEF
Gates in Ft. Worth Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:49:22 -0500 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks at Lockheed Martins Joint Strike Fighter factory in Fort Worth, Texas. |
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Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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GovBenefits.gov
News & Press Releases Update |
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of August 24, 2009 This bulletin provides a summary of new
vulnerabilities that have been http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB09-243.html |
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FDIC Issues Fourth Quarter 2009 CRA Examination Schedule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) has issued the public list of institutions that it has
scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination
during the fourth quarter of 2009. This list is published pursuant
to revised CRA regulations published in May 1995 that require
each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish a quarterly
CRA examination schedule at least 30 days before the beginning
of each quarter. |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Cameroon (08/09) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:42:46 -0500 |
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South Dakota Young Democrats Strategic Planning Dear friends, We want as much input and participation as possible. Please fill out the following http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7weRu8lGbw8bkYUb268FKA_3d_3d The survey includes describing what issues are important to you, as well as an opportunity to weigh in on where our meeting should be held. Please keep in mind that while we will discuss some long term plans, the bulk of our time will be coming up with a plan to last us until our spring convention. At our spring convention, we will focus on the 2010 election cycle. Thanks for your input, as well as your hard work helping to turn South Dakota Blue! Sincerely, Kristin Aschenbrenner |
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TSA
Reminds Summer Travelers to be Prepared for Security Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 |
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TSA's
Secure Flight Enters First Public Phase Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 |
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TSA
and Ad Council Raise Awareness of Secure Flight Program as part
of National Public Education Campaign Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 |
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TSA
Announces Appointment of New Head of Strategic Communications Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 |
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Financial
Sector Self-Assessment Reviews Issued to IMF August 31, 2009 TG-269 |
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Navy
Researchers Work on Malaria Vaccine Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:51:00 -0500 |
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Federal Transit Administration Reaches Major Recovery Act Milestone, Awards $6.7 Billion To Nearly 600 Transit Providers Across the U.S. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
today announced that the Federal Transit Administration last
week achieved a crucial milestone: it beat the September 1st
deadline to provide all states and local communities 50 percent
of their Recovery Act transit formula dollars. In fact, FTA provided nearly 90 percent
of its $7.5 billion transit stimulus money to states and local
communities. FTA is managing an additional $900 million in discretionary
funds for New Starts projects, the Greenhouse Gas and Energy
Reduction and Tribal Transit programs and oversight for a total
of $8.4 billion. “This money will not only create jobs,
it will also allow people to get to and from those jobs safely,
reliably, and comfortably,” LaHood said. “As we put
America back to work, we will also be creating a cleaner environment
and reducing our nation’s dependence on foreign oil.”
Since President Obama signed the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) into law on Feb.
17, grants totaling more than $6.7 billion have been made available
for transit improvements throughout the country. The majority
of these grants will be used to purchase new vehicles, increase
safety and security initiatives and construct, rehabilitate,
and maintain the various transit systems. “These funds come at a critical time
for the economy and the transit industry,” said Federal
Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff. “Our nation’s transit
providers are putting this money to work to maintain, expand,
and improve service. As transit ridership continues to grow,
Americans will enjoy public transportation that is cleaner, faster,
and more reliable as a result of this effort.” # # # |
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United
States Transfers Two Guantanamo Bay Detainees to the Government
of Portugal Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:49:12 -0500 The Department of Justice today announced that two Syrian nationals have been transferred from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the control of the government of Portugal. |
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Audio Files Available for Federal Election Commission This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Media
Availability with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at Lockheed
Martin Factory, Fort Worth, Texas Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:17:00 -0500 |
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Young
Democrats of Georgia Rally To Support Healthcare Reform To see more details and RSVP |
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DOD
Prepares For Outbreak Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:09:42 -0500 The Department of Defense Education Activity is preparing for a possible outbreak of the H1N1 virus. |
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Recent News Releases for Federal Election Commission This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Central African Republic
(08/09) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:58:00 -0500 |
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Announcing: FEMA DMIS New Help Desk Phone
Number The new Help Desk number for DMIS system issues is (866) 972-3662. The email address remains the same: sdcemoc@dhs.gov . |
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PRELIMINARY
ANNUAL REPORT ON U.S. HOLDING OF FOREIGN SECURITIES August 31, 2009 TG-270 |
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VACANCY:
Environmental/Historic Preservation Specialist, GS-0028-11 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:34:19 -0500 KAT-09-MS-RO-4193-KAS (Closing Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Program Analyst, GS-0343-14 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:02 -0500 AN262288 (Closing Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Civil Engineer, Supervisory, GS-0810-15 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:31:45 -0500 AN272783 (Closing Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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VACANCY:
Fire Program Specialist, GS-0301-12 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:29:21 -0500 WN/MP-09-FA-0218-KJD1 (Closing Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
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Recall Case Archive for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated.
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Reporting Dates for Federal Election Commission The election dates to fill the vacant Senate
seat in Massachusetts have been set. The Special Primary Election
will be held on December 8, 2009, and the Special General Election
will be held on January 19, 2010. Filing deadlines to be announced
soon. |
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Forces
in Afghanistan Arrest Key Taliban Leaders Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:13:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
International Reserve Position August 31, 2009 2009-8-31-16-36-11-10492 |
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FTA
Reaches Major Recovery Act Milestone |
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VACANCY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT, CONVERTIBLE TO PERMANENT NORTHERN
DISTRICT OF NEW YORK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 09-NDNY-11 Applications must be received by September 15,
2009. |
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VACANCY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 09-NDNY-12
Applications must be received by September 15, 2009. |
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VACANCY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT, CONVERTIBLE TO PERMANENT NORTHERN
DISTRICT OF NEW YORK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 09-NDNY-13 Applications must be received by September 15, 2009. |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Equatorial Guinea (08/09)
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:30:05 -0500 |
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US-CERT Current Activity Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) FTP Service Vulnerability Original release date: August 31, 2009
at 4:27 pm
Microsoft Internet Information Services
(IIS) FTP Service US-CERT is aware of a public report of
a vulnerability affecting the US-CERT encourages administrators to disable
anonymous write access to US-CERT will provide additional information
as it becomes available. |
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McChrystal
on Afghanistan Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:38:10 -0500 The Commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is sending his long- awaited strategic assessment on Afghanistan to U.S. Central Command today. |
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Gates
in Texas Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:38:30 -0500 Defense Secretary Robert Gates travelled to Texas Monday to tour Lockheed Martin's Joint Strike Fighter factory in Fort Worth. |
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Protecting
Troops from IEDs Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:38:20 -0500 Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke to reporters Monday about his concerns in Afghanistan and how to stem the growing number of coalition casualties from by roadside bombs. |
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Coast
Guard Rescues Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:37:59 -0500 U.S. Coast Guard officials say three boaters who were missing for more than a week are alive and back home. |
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General
Officer Assignments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:19:00 -0500 |
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NASA's
Shuttle Discovery Launches to Enhance Space Station Science Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500 Space shuttle Discovery, with its seven-member crew, launched at 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. |
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U.S.
Marshals Special Auction Announcement: Seized Vehicle Auction
Date of Sale: Inspection time is 8:30am
on September 17, 2009. Auction time is 9:30am on September 17,
2009. |
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NASA
Extends Engineering and Scientific Services Contract Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA's Glenn Research Center has awarded a one-year contract option to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) of Greenbelt, Md., for engineering and scientific services. |
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Event:
Los Angeles County Young Democrats Activities Committee Meeting To see more details and RSVP |
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DoD
Contracts for August 31, 2009 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:04:00 -0500 |
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DoD
Establishes Suicide Prevention Task Force Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:01:00 -0500 |
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Head
of Georgia Language School Sentenced in Immigration Fraud Conspiracy Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:44:58 -0500 Songwoo Shim, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for conspiring to encourage and induce aliens to reside unlawfully in the United States and for manufacturing fraudulent visa documents. |
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Missouri
Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:34:31 -0500 Bobby Garrett, a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer, pled guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, making false statements, and theft of government funds. |
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U.S.
Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - August 31 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:17:57 -0500 |
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Brigade
Commander To Brief Live From Iraq 10 a.m. EDT, Sept. 1 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:27:00 -0500 |
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Secretary
Gates Interview with Peter Cook, Bloomberg News Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:30:00 -0500 |
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Online
Town Hall with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:25:24 -0500 The deadline for submitting online questions to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is Aug. 31. |
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News Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:25:34 -0500 Defense Secretary Robert Gates comments on developments in Afghanistan. |
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What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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CBP
Reminds Pleasure Boaters of Reporting Requirements Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:31:05 -0500 Brownsville, Texas - With Labor Day just around the corner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection would like to take this opportunity to remind all boaters of the proper reporting requirements and procedures for small pleasure boats arriving in the United States from any foreign port or place. (more) |
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Port Director Assumes Command of Nogales Port of Entry Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:31:05 -0500 Nogales, Ariz. - During an event held in Tubac today, Mr. Guadalupe Ramirez formally assumed command of the Nogales port of entry, taking over from former Port Director James Tong.During the hour-long ceremony, which was attended by Mr. Ramirez's wife and children, along with employees from U. (more) |
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualties Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:55:00 -0500 |
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule 9/1/2009 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:14:00 -0500 |
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Harris
County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Headquarters Open
House To see more details and RSVP |
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THE CONNECTICUT YOUNG DEMOCRATS' 5th Annual ROBERT F. KENNEDY DINNER Keynote Address by: U.S. Congressman Jim Himes Buy Tickets NOW, Before They SELL OUT!!! The Connecticut Young Democrats' 5th Annual Robert F. Kennedy dinner will be: TOMORROW! Tuesday, September 1st Doors open at 6:00pm, the dinner is from 7:00-9:00pm. Held at : The Fantasia Banquet Hall For directions, please go to: http://www.fantasiawedding.com/about/location.htm
To Purchase Tickets: - visit our website at http://www.ctyoungdems.org *We were unable to revamp our webpage completely as planned, but we have set up tickets sales online. If you go to the EVENTS tab on our webpage, it will bring you to a page for buying RFK tickets. Please read the page carefully - Type in the TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT for the tickets you are buying, NOT the number of tickets. You can give details about how many tickets you are buying on the next screen.
- Or, please mail checks to: Ticket Information: * Tickets: $75 Questions? Please call (860) 830-5407 or email us at CTyoungdems@yahoo.com The Robert F. Kennedy Dinner is our largest Young Democratic fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go to building our organization and helping young democrats win elections. WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR OUR BIG EVENT!
Thank You! |
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U.S.
Marshals Special Auction Announcement: Public Vehicle Auction
For additional information, please visit
www.mensikautoauctions.com
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Ada
County Democrats JFK Banquet 2009 To see more details and RSVP |
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Border
Patrol Agent Supervisory & Managerial Assessments for Promotion Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:02:24 -0500 |
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Turkey and Armenia: Normalization of Relations Ian Kelly August 31, 2009 |
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HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
(PD&R) has released outcome data on verification testing conducted on conventional ground anchor assemblies for manufactured housing installations. The performance of these assemblies is critical to the overall quality and structural integrity of manufactured home installations. The testing sought to verify the draft Ground Anchor Assembly Test Protocol (GAATP), which was developed to serve as a nationally recognized test protocol as called for in the Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard. This study assesses the proposed GAATP based on actual implementation of the test protocol using a variety of conventional ground anchor assemblies, test configurations, and site soil conditions. In addition, a new test rig was developed in compliance with the GAATP rig requirements and implemented to facilitate an efficient and repeatable method of ground anchor testing. The results are published in Research and Analysis for Manufactured Housing Foundations: Ground Anchor Verification Testing. The report and supplemental data are available online and can be downloaded at no cost at www.huduser.org/publications/destech/grnd_anchor_2d.html. -------------------------------------- Please contact us at: HUD USER P.O. Box 23268 Washington, DC 20026-3268 1-800-245-2691 1-800-927-7589 (TDD) 202-708-9981 (fax) |
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FACEBOOK VOTER REGISTRATION & UPDATE DRIVE Dear Friends- As Young Democrats we have committed ourselves to help in advancing the Democratic cause. We as an organization have the obligation to make sure that all of our friends and family members are registered voters. For this reason the Pima County Working Young Democrats have launched this Facebook Voter Registration Drive! Please follow this link to Service Arizona where you can register to vote in Arizona or update your address. https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/ If you are already a registered voter and live in Pima County we urge you to sign up for the Permanent Early Voting List. If you would like to sign up for the PEVL please follow the link and print out the PDF form. You will have to return the form to the Pima County Recorder. http://www.recorder.pima.gov/docs/PEVL_Form.pdf We as members have committed to reach out to as many people as possible and have forwarded this message to all of our networks. We ask that you join us in our mission and forward this message to your networks as well. With your help we will turn out the vote in Arizona! Thank you! Deya Nevarez |
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Action Alert: Young Democrats of America Health Pledge YDs: Because of the importance of the health care bill, I wanted to pass along the following email and action alert from the Young Dems of America President Crystal Straight. You can take the health insurance reform pledge here: http://www.yda.org/healthpledge From Crystal: Last week, in the wake of losing our biggest health insurance reform advocate, Senator Ted Kennedy, YDA Executive Vice President Rod Snyder and Political Director Hailey Snow met at the White House with the Administration to learn about the impact the health care epidemic is having on young Americans. Rod sent me this text from the meeting: "The White House briefer just said: November 4th was just the election day. Our victories meant nothing unless we are able to mobilize young people around meaningful reform that will help all Americans." It's as simple as that. We can't afford to wait on health insurance reform. The White House explained that health insurance reform is the building block to obtain momentum for all future issues on the President's agenda. This is the first major test of our ability to bring about real change. Will you do your part by taking the pledge? http://www.yda.org/healthpledge 14,000 Americans lose their health insurance on a daily basis and those fortunate enough to have health insurance have seen their premiums double. President Obama has asked for our help. So, the question is: What are you doing to make sure Congress hears that young Americans are demanding health insurance reform now? We need to be writing our legislators, sending letters to our local papers, showing our presence at the town hall meetings, and talking to anyone that will listen about the importance of quality affordable health care. Can you pledge to take at least one action to help fight for health care? This is our first major test. Let's not fail President Obama, the Americans that voted for change, and most importantly let's not let ourselves down. Don't sit idly by and live the rest of your life knowing that you didn't take the time to do something important for yourself and your entire generation. Help pass health insurance reform today. Take the pledge. Best, Crystal Strait P.S. Please encourage your friends and
family to visit http://www.yda.org/healthpledge
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Back
From the Future: The Impact of Change on Airpower in the Decades
Ahead Mark Clodfelter |
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Toward
Cooperation or Conflict on the Moon? Considering Lunar Governance
in Historical Perspective James Clay Moltz |
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Shared
Challenges--Joint Solutions? The United States and Europe Face
New Global Security Risks--High Times for Grand Strategy Ralph Rotte Christoph Schwarz |
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Security
without the United States? Europe's Perception of NATO Gen Klaus Naumann, Bundeswehr, Retired |
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Economic
Security and National Security: Interaction and Synthesis James G. Rickards |
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Framing
Deterrence in the Twenty-First Century Gen John A. Shaud, USAF, Retired |
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