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VIDEO: Pres. Obama Weekly Address from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 10am (ET) |
from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 7am (ET) |
VIDEO: Erik Olson, Pew Charitable Trusts, Food & Consumer Product Safety Dir. from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 8am (ET) |
White
House Not Drafting Final version of Healthcare Bill Contrary to a yesterday's CNN report, a senior administration official tells Chuck Todd the White House is not drafting its own health-care bill. |
Lessons
from Clinton's Health Care Defeat "The topic: lessons learned the last time a Democratic president tried, but failed disastrously, to overhaul the health care system." Failure Is Not an Option. |
President
Obama takes his pitch to Congress Posted: September 5th, 2009 09:22 AM ET |
Baucus
could send proposal to 'Gang of Six' on Saturday From CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash WASHINGTON (CNN) Two sources familiar with the "Gang of Six" bipartisan talks say Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D-Montana, could distribute a proposal to the other five negotiators as early as this afternoon. In a conference call Friday, Baucus made
clear to the other senators he wants to move forward very soon
with a health care bill. |
Analysis:
High court to revisit potential election law changes From CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears
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Obama
health care pitch hits the road Posted: September 5th, 2009 04:15 PM ET |
Obama
to workers: We'll help you save Posted: September 5th, 2009 06:08 PM ET |
Afghan
election officials defend vote-counting process Posted: 12:48 PM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) Afghanistans Independent Election Commission sought to reassure voters Saturday that it was impartially and transparently tallying the results of the August presidential election. |
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Economic
growth before fiscal restraint, Geithner says Posted: 04:56 PM ET LONDON, England (CNN) The consensus by the G20 ministers to not cut back on stimulus efforts yet will ensure that countries dont revert to fiscal restraint too soon, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told CNNs Richard Quest in an exclusive interview Saturday. |
Statement
of Treasury Secretary Geithner on the Administration's New Retirement
Security Initiatives |
Statement
by Secretary Geithner at the G-20 Meeting of Finance Ministers
and Central Bank Governors |
VACANCY:
Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-07 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:09:08 -0500 SA2-09-386-LES3 (Closing Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
DoD
Identifies Marine Casualty Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:05:00 -0500 |
Pelosi: No public option, no bill from Politico.com: congress by Alex Isenstadt |
from Politico.com: Politics by Manu Raju |
Weekly
Address: President Obama Announces New Initiatives for Retirement
Savings In this weeks address, President Barack Obama will announce new steps to make it easier for American families to save for retirement. These new initiatives will complement the presidents major legislative proposals to boost participation in IRAs and match retirement savings. |
Statement
by the Press Secretary on Israeli Settlements We regret the reports of Israel's plans to approve additional settlement construction. Continued settlement activity is inconsistent with Israel's commitment under the Roadmap. |
Statement
from the President on the First Time Disclosure Policy for White
House Visitor Logs As another indication of his commitment to an open and transparent government, the President announced today that for the first time in history, records of White House visitors will be released |
Opening
Up the Peoples House |
Flu
Prevention is Elementary Ed. Note: As the Administration continues
to prepare for H1N1 and flu season across all federal agencies,
we welcome Principal Hindman to give us a glimpse of what school
administrators are doing to prepare locally. |
Ethics
Update We have previously reported six limited
waivers that have been granted by the White House pursuant to
the Presidents Executive Order on Ethics for Executive
Branch personnel the strongest ethics standards in U.S.
government history. Three of these waivers involved lobbying-related
issues and three did not. We blogged about them here, here, and
here. |
Weekly
Address: Labor Day and Fair Rewards for Hard Work Posted by Jesse Lee With Labor Day approaching, the President commits to rebuilding the economy so that a lifetime of hard work leads to a comfortable retirement, and explains his proposal to help to get there. |
Pelosi: No public option, no bill from Politico.com: congress by Alex Isenstadt |
White House's new health care pitch from Politico.com: Politics by Carrie Budoff
Brown |
from Politico.com: Politics by Politico
Staff |
from Politico.com: Politics by Manu Raju |
Labor pushes on Mass. succession from Politico.com: Politics by Michael
Falcone |
Biden: Stimulus right thing 'morally' from Politico.com: Politics by Carol E.
Lee |
American majority escalate public option push from Politico.com: Politics by Carrie Budoff
Brown |
U.S., Israel on collision course over settlements from Reuters: Top News |
World must plan for climate emergency: academy from Reuters: Environment |
Arctic now warmest in 2000 years, researchers say from Reuters: Environment |
Congress to probe SEC's lapse on Madoff from Reuters: Business News |
SEC, CFTC urged to align rules to police markets from Reuters: Business News |
CFTC sheds new light on funds in commodities from Reuters: Business News |
China H1N1 vaccine gets green light from Reuters Video: Most Watched Videos
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US eases travel curbs for Cuba from Reuters Video: Latest Videos US |
China, U.S. may cooperate on world's biggest telescope from Reuters: Science News |
Kepler telescope can find "oodles" of Earth like exoplanets: NASA from Reuters: Science News |
Flu drugs little use for children, experts say from Reuters: Science News |
NASA wants proposals for space taxis from Reuters: Science News |
Germany proposes unmanned moon landing for 2015 from Reuters: Science News |
IBM uses DNA to make next-gen microchips from Reuters: Science News |
Building block of life amino acid glycine found on comet from Reuters: Science News |
Arms expert warns new mind drugs eyed by military from Reuters: Science News |
Experts identify fungus-resistant gene in rice from Reuters: Science News |
U.N. chief calls for urgent action on climate from Reuters: Science News |
Study finds potential way to make an AIDS vaccine from Reuters: Science News |
Obama unveils measures to spur retirement saving from Reuters: Politics |
U.S. cuts more than $30 million in aid to Honduras from Reuters: Politics |
Russia says progress made on U.S. nuclear arms deal from Reuters: Politics |
White House to report on jobs saved and created from Reuters: Politics |
Obama to lay out specifics on healthcare: Biden from Reuters: Politics |
Obama picks Punke to be U.S. ambassador to WTO from Reuters: Politics |
FTC may pick privacy expert, Obama ally: sources from Reuters: Politics |
Sen Schumer calls for making SEC self-funded from Reuters: Politics |
Ashcroft aide threatens to take Fifth from Politico.com: Politics by John Bresnahan |
Pelosi: House won't pass bill without a public option from Politico.com: Politics by Alex Isenstadt |
Ron Paul finds support for Fed audit from Reuters: Politics |
U.S.-China climate deal likely at Obama visit: senator from Reuters: Politics |
Intensified Doha talks to resume this month from Reuters: Politics |
U.S. wants G20 to axe fuel subsidies: source from Reuters: Politics |
U.S. sees progress on nuclear arms deal with Russia from Reuters: Politics |
Iran reportedly ready to hold talks with West from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
Obama praises Islam at Ramadan meal from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
ISRAEL: Arabs to hold general strike October 1 from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
Germany: Iran must decide by next month from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
PA to probe 'IDF organ harvesting' from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
EU urges Iran to resume nuclear talks from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
Chavez: Israel's gov't is 'genocidal' from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
Mashaal arrives in Cairo for talks on Schalit, Palestinian unity from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
Mitchell, Israeli officials have 'good meeting' from JPost Israel |
Most Likud MKs to rally against PM from JPost Israel |
IAF strikes Gaza infiltration tunnel from JPost Israel |
RUSSIA: POKROV-MEETING-COMMISSION-ECONOMY-MODERNISATION from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service |
from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service |
RUSSIA: MEETING-CHECHNYA-PRESIDENT-KADYROV from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service |
RUSSIA: Beginning of Working Meeting with President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service |
IRC Meeting Agenda September 10, 2009 from FMS Publications |
USSGL IRC Meeting: July 30, 2009 from FMS Publications |
Vehicles Exchange Program Vehicles Purchased from FMS Publications |
U.S. Government Standard General Ledger Issues Resolution Committee Meeting Handouts from FMS Publications |
VACANCY: Lead Electric Industry Specialist - GS-1101-14/14 from EIA: Jobs |
VACANCY: Lead Interdisciplinary 801/110/1530 - GS-1530/110-14/14 from EIA: Jobs |
VACANCY: Supervisory Survey Statistician - GS-1530-15 from EIA: Jobs |
DARPA
Robert Mandelbaum, Program Manager with the Information Processing
Techniques Office, discusses the BigDog program and the challenges
of unmanned ground vehicles. |
World Leaders - Central Intelligence Agency Updates for 26 August - 3 September 2009 from CIA Library |
A Look Back Robert Carey Broughton: From Walt Disney to War Movies from CIA Featured Story |
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) Health Care Town Hall from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 7pm (ET) |
VIDEO: British P.M. Gordon Brown Remarks on Afghanistan from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Friday at 8:45am (ET) |
VIDEO: Carmen Reinhart, University of Maryland, Economics Professor from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Friday at 7:30am (ET) |
VIDEO: Max Boot, Council on Foreign Relations, Senior Fellow from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Friday at 8:30am (ET) |
VIDEO: Adam Liptak, New York Times, Supreme Court Correspondent from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Friday at 9:15am (ET) |
VIDEO: Joe Biden Remarks on Economic Recovery from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Friday at 12pm (ET) |
VIDEO: House Democrats Briefing on Health Insurance Reform for Seniors from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 9pm (ET) |
VIDEO: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Briefing on Economic Outlook and Employment Issues from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 10pm (ET) |
from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 12am (ET) |
Insurance Companies Administrate Death Panels When They Deny or Cancel Healthcare Coverage from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall |
Employee Free Choice Act Hits the Airwaves Over Labor Day from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels |
Insiders
See Democrats Retaining Both House, Senate The National Journal's latest Political Insiders Poll asks the experts what they expect to happen in the 2010 midterm elections. Both parties project slim Republican gains in the Senate, while Democrats think it's a very slim chance they lose their House majority. |
White
House Memo on Health Care Reform Key excerpts: "The desire for change
is driven, more than anything else, by a desire to see a crackdown
on the worst practices of insurance companies ... There is little
doubt that the moderate numbers of support for the President's
health insurance reform plan are based in large part on a lack
of awareness of the details of the plan. ... When voters learn
about the composition of the plan, support grows considerably.
... As we enter this final stage of the health insurance reform
debate, there is a significant opportunity to clearly define
health insurance reform, replacing Republican misrepresentations
with facts. Voters still see a strong need for reform. Large
majorities believe that health care will get worse for most Americans
if the health care system's problems are not addressed. When
they learn more about the specifics of reform, support grows
considerably." |
White
House Drafting Health Care Bill CNN has learned that the White House "is quietly working to draft health care legislation after allowing Congress to work on its own for months." |
Lynch
takes steps to run for Kennedy seat From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
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House
liberals tell Obama public option is 'essential' From CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash
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Sources:
White House considers drafting health care bill From CNN's Ed Henry, Jessica Yellin and Gloria Borger
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Book:
Ted Kennedy's last words Posted: September 4th, 2009 07:05 PM ET |
Former
Attorney General Ashcroft can be sued for terror probe arrest,
appeals court says Posted: 06:49 PM ET (CNN) Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft is not immune from being sued by a man who claims he was illegally detained under Justice Department policies implemented after the September 11 terror attacks, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. |
Reformist
release names of 72 post-election victims, Iranian site says (CNN) An Iranian reformist Web site
on Friday released the identities of 72 people it says were killed
by government forces in the aftermath of Irans disputed
presidential elections in a defiant move that demands
a response from the Islamic republic. |
Security
guards under investigation leaving Afghanistan Posted: 02:00 AM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) Fourteen employees of a U.S. security contractor accused of wrongdoing at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan have been fired and were leaving the country, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan said Friday. |
Iraq
sends more police to border with Syria Posted: 04:57 AM ET BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) Iraqi authorities sent additional national police brigades to the border with Syria as tensions between the two nations heighten, Ministry of Information officials said Saturday. |
Radiation Protection News for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
(By Ann Scott Tyson) |
Do CIA and Military Face Double Standard on Interrogations? (By Walter Pincus) |
EPA Announces Houses of Worship Can Now
Earn Energy Star Label and Reduce Their Carbon Footprint Approximately 370,000 can track their energy use WASHINGTON Americas houses of worship can now earn the Energy Star label, joining the nations schools, hospitals, hotels, and other facilities in their efforts to fight climate change, save energy and reduce their carbon footprint. EPAs energy tracking tool, Portfolio Manager, currently allows facilities to track energy use and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, set targets for investment priorities and verify efficiency improvements. Now the estimated 370,000 houses of worship across the United States can use Portfolio Manager to receive an energy performance rating, and the most energy efficient among them can earn the Energy Star label. Worship facilities in the United States spend more than $3 billion annually on energy costs. Improving the energy efficiency of Americas houses of worship by just 10 percent would save nearly 2 billion kilowatt-hours each year, preventing more than 1 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions and representing a cost savings of about $315 million annually. Through Energy Star, EPA provides a proven energy management strategy and free tools for public and private organizations to save energy and money through increased energy efficiency. EPA has also made additional enhancements to its tools including the ability to specify on-site green power generation and use. This feature provides a better assessment of a buildings actual energy efficiency and a more complete picture of associated carbon emissions. Learn more about Portfolio Manager: http://www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam Learn more about Energy Star for congregations: http://www.energystar.gov/congregations R238 |
Upcoming NIOSH Conferences for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
U.S.
EPA Go Green! Monthly Consumer Newsletter |
CDC
Genomics & Health Weekly Update Volume 23 Number 10 |
VACANCY: Technical Services/Taxonomy Librarian, GS-1410-9/11/12 The National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health (U.
S. DHHS), located in beautiful Research Triangle Park, NC, has
a job opening for a Technical Services/Taxonomy Librarian, GS-1410-9/11/12.
Salary range $48,066-$90,610 |
Introducing loc.gov: Orientation & Research Strategies The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world, with more than 134 million books, recordings, photographs and prints, maps, music items, and manuscripts. Collected in more than 470 languages, the materials range from rare cuneiform tablets to born digital materials. Through its Web site (www.loc.gov), the Library makes available its resources, services, and more than fifteen million of its items in American history and culture. The Digital Reference Section (DRS) conducts a free, one-hour orientation, monthly on the second Wednesday at 11 a.m. - noon, Eastern Time, via Web conference. Throughout the program, DRS staff provide opportunities to ask questions, learn strategies for online access of the materials, and sample the collections and resources provided to facilitate your research. The next session will be Wednesday, September 9, 11:00 am -12:00 pm, EDT. To learn more and register for the Orientation, visit http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/orientation.html. Confirmation will be sent via email. For more information or to request an Orientation for a group, contact the Digital Reference Section via the Ask A Librarian form at http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-digital.html.
Judith K. Graves Email: jgrav [at] loc [dot] gov |
2009-2010
Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:38:00 -0500 The influenza vaccine for the 2009-2010 influenza season is set. Now it's up to you to make sure that you and your loved ones are protected. |
U.S.
Department of State: Morning Walkthrough in Beijing, China Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:24:47 -0500 |
Export
Information for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service The Eligible Plant Lists for Russia (Poultry) and Australia have been revised. This information has recently been updated. You may view a copy of the updated information. |
Statistics for the U.S. Department of Labor This information has recently been updated.
View the latest DOL
statistics. |
The latest Employment Situation news release Nonfarm payroll employment continued to
decline in August |
Statement of Keith Hall Commissioner Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday, September 4, 2009 Nonfarm payroll employment fell by 216,000
in August, and Construction employment fell by 65,000
in August, about in Employment in manufacturing declined by
63,000 in August. In August, job losses also continued in
financial activities Over the month, employment continued to
increase in health Average hourly earnings for production
and nonsupervisory Turning now to some measures from our household
survey, the The number of long-term unemployed remained
high. In The employment-population ratio--the proportion
of the Among the employed, there were 9.1 million
persons working In summary, nonfarm payroll employment
fell by 216,000 in |
U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula
Remains Core Objective Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 |
FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently
evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act
(CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned
to institutions in June 2009. The CRA is a 1977 law intended
to encourage insured banks and thrifts to meet local credit needs,
including those of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent
with safe and sound operations. As part of the Financial Institutions
Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA), Congress
mandated the public disclosure of an evaluation and rating for
each bank or thrift that undergoes a CRA examination on or after
July 1, 1990. |
"Special Event for Dan Drew for Mayor" on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30pm. Event: Special Event for Dan Drew for Mayor To see more details and RSVP |
Training from the National Institute of Justice for Office of Justice Programs This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
USDA Announces Additional Weight Category for Livestock Indemnity Program WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2009 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced it will add an additional weight category to the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) for non-adult beef cattle, non-adult dairy cattle and non-adult buffalo/beefalo. The over 400 pound category will be split into 2 categories, 400 to 799 pounds and 800 pounds or more. This change will ensure that the assigned market values for non-adult beef cattle, non-adult dairy cattle and non-adult buffalo/beefalo over 400 pounds reflect the statutory requirement for the payment to be 75 percent of the market value for the livestock. FSA state offices will establish new normal mortality rates for each of the new weight categories covered under LIP and FSA national headquarters will establish average fair market prices for each category. LIP was authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill and provides assistance to producers for livestock deaths that result from natural disasters. Using funds from the Agricultural Disaster Relief Trust Fund established under section 902 of the Trade Act of 1974, the program is administered by FSA. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, disease, wildfires, extreme heat and extreme cold. Eligible losses must have occurred on or after Jan. 1, 2008, and before Oct. 1, 2011. For more information on LIP and other USDA Farm Service Agency disaster assistance programs, please visit your FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov . # |
Treasury
Highlights Recovery Act Impact |
Afghanistan
Assessment Looks to Defeat al-Qaida Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:33:00 -0500 |
Commander
Focuses on Stopping Asia-Pacific Terrorism Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:13:00 -0500 |
New
NIH Tool Makes Funding Data, Research Results and Products Searchable
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:15:00 -0500 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) The Nation's Medical Research Agency includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov. |
CMS
Updates to Coverage Pages Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:57:00 -0500 Date: 09/04/2009 Subject: CMS Updates to Coverage Pages Content: Posted questions to panel for October 21 MEDCAC meeting. Also updated Bariatric Surgery facility list. |
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK JOINS PRESIDENT OBAMA IN MARKING 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILDERNESS ACT Landmark legislation created framework that now protects over 109 million acres of wilderness around the country
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2009 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Barack Obama in marking the 45th anniversary of the landmark Wilderness Act. President Obama signed a proclamation this week designating September as National Wilderness Month and calling on "all Americans to visit and enjoy our wilderness areas, learn more about our wilderness heritage, and explore what can be done to protect and preserve these precious national treasures." "As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, we recognize that a healthy and prosperous America relies on the health of our wilderness areas," said Secretary Vilsack. "Our National Forest Wilderness Areas are a national inheritance that not only help generate rural wealth through recreation and tourism, but also supply communities with clean water, shelter wildlife, and help us mitigate and adapt to climate change." The U.S. Forest Service, one of the four federal agencies administering the National Wilderness Preservation System, oversees over 36 million acres of Wilderness, which comprise roughly 19% of the entire National Forest System. The National Wilderness Preservation System, which 45 years ago started with a little over 9 million acres, has grown tenfold over this period. Tom Tidwell, Chief of the US Forest Service, who administers almost 60% of the 756 areas in the National Wilderness Preservation System, said, "The Wilderness Act of 1964 and subsequent congressional designations, represent collaboration of citizens, agencies and Congress to preserve wild, undeveloped places for the benefit of current and future generations." Chief Tidwell added, "Wilderness Areas offer an immense variety of natural, scenic, historical, and cultural settings. During this month, we will give special emphasis to stewardship of our 440 National Forest Wilderness Areas. The Forest Service is committed to quality resource management of our wilderness areas including the completion of many projects through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Efforts like the work of AmeriCorps and many other youth and partner organizations play an important role in the care and protection of these special places." 2009 was a banner year for Wilderness, with over 2 million acres added to the National Wilderness Preservation System through the Omnibus Lands Act of 2009, bringing the total system acreage to over 109 million. # |
Rhode
Island Judge Temporarily Blocks State Government Shutdown Posted: 02 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By ERIC TUCKER and RAY HENRY PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A judge on Rhode Island's Supreme Court has blocked a planned state government shutdown until the full court can consider the case. Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg decided Thursday to block Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEER'-eez) from forcing about 80 percent of state force to stay home without pay Friday. |
White
House to Reveal Visitor Names Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By Richard Wolf WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration plans to change White House policy by releasing the names of thousands of visitors whose comings and goings traditionally are kept secret by presidents. |
U.S.
Cuts Aid to Honduras in Support of Ex-leader Posted: 03 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Thursday cut off all aid to the Honduran government over the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya, making permanent a temporary suspension of U.S. assistance put in place after he was deposed in June. |
USCIRF Commissioners' Op-Ed Featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution The following op-ed by USCIRF commissioners Imam Talal Eid and Don Argue was featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution: Indias Progress Threatened by Religious Strife August 31, 2009 While India recently celebrated 62 years of independence as the worlds largest democracy, this month also marked the first anniversary of the anti-Christian violence in the state of Orissa. India is home to people from a multitude of cultural and religious backgrounds, and its modern identity rests on a tradition of secular governance dating back to its independence. Yet recurring problems with religious discrimination and eruptions of communal violence are creating some very unfortunate breaks in this narrative. Because local governments have failed to respond adequately to such incidents, and the national government has failed to take effective measures to protect the rights of its citizens who belong to religious minorities, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has put India on its 2009 Watch List. When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited India last month, she and Indias external affairs minister, S.M. Krishna, committed to building an enhanced India-U.S. strategic partnership that seeks to advance solutions to the defining challenges of our time. Both leaders committed to working toward a world without nuclear weapons, advancing common security interests, pursuing sustainable growth and economic development, and collaboration on energy security and climate change. But, there appeared to be little or no bilateral discussion of human rights concerns in India. Last year, Maoists murdered a Hindu religious leader known for his anti-Christian rhetoric, and it sparked a violent campaign targeting Christians in Orissa. The violence, which went on for several weeks, was carried out by supporters of Hindu nationalist groups and resulted in the destruction of hundreds of homes, dozens of churches, and at least 40 deaths. Not only did police forces fail to protect Christians, but there were also indications of awareness, and perhaps assistance, by state and local officials. Although the Orissa government has ordered an investigation into the violence, only six people have been convicted, and Christians in Orissa continue to face intolerance and intimidation by Hindu nationalist groups. More than 30,000 Christians are still living in poor conditions in refugee camps and are being threatened that, in order to return home, they must reconvert to Hinduism. The Indian government must do more to supply the displaced with basic supplies and provide security for a safe return. While the state government took preventive measures in Orissa immediately after the attacks so that the 2008 Christmas holiday occurred without incident, the central Indian government could undoubtedly do more to prevent and also to redress religious-based violence in Orissa and elsewhere. More disturbingly, such violence is not a new phenomenon in India; for all of the countrys progress, communal violence remains a perennial problem. The riots in Orissa were a painful reminder of the 2002 riots in the state of Gujarat, where over 2,000 Muslims were killed by Hindu mobs, hundreds of mosques and Muslim-owned businesses were looted or destroyed, and more than 100,000 people fled their homes. As alleged in Orissa, government investigations uncovered complicity by Gujarat state government officials and police inaction in the midst of these attacks. Efforts to pursue the perpetrators of the Gujarat violence have made little progress. Seven years later, human rights groups report that many cases will likely remain unresolved or result in acquittals because of alleged lack of evidence or insufficient efforts on the part of local police. For all of its economic gains, India continues to suffer from impediments to justice within the police, judiciary, and state government apparatus that have in a number of instances affected religious minorities. In June, the Indian government refused to issue visas for USCIRF commissioners and staff to visit India to discuss religious freedom conditions with government officials, religious leaders and civil society activists. Instead of avoiding discussion of religious freedom concerns, the Indian government should confront these incidents of communal violence. Indias citizens and law enforcement personnel must find a greater appreciation for international human rights guarantees, including those directed at the protection of religious minorities. In particular, Indian officials should take proactive steps to prevent further violence and challenge cultures of impunity in areas with a history of communal tension. If India wants to promote its rich history of religious pluralism and the peaceful coexistence of different linguistic, ethnic and religious groups, the Indian government must take strong measures to address the plight of Christians in Orissa, as well as Muslims waiting for justice in Gujarat. Only then can it truly take advantage of its religious diversity and move away from repetition of similar violence. Imam Talal Eid and Don Argue are commissioners
of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in
Washington. |
Technical
Report for State and Local Public Health Officials and Child
Care and Early Childhood Providers on CDC Guidance on Helping
Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500 This Technical Report provides explanations of the strategies presented in the CDC Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond to Influenza during the 2009-2010 Influenza Season and suggestions on how to use these strategies. The guidance is designed to decrease exposure to seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu and limit the disruption of the essential service early childhood provides to families. |
CDC
Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond
to Influenza during the 2009-2010 Influenza Season Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Children less than 5 years of age are at increased risk of complications from influenza (flu); the risk is greater among children less than 2 years old. Importantly, infants less than 6 months of age represent a particularly vulnerable group because they are too young to receive the seasonal or 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine; as a result, individuals responsible for caring for these children constitute a high-priority group for early vaccination. |
Reporting Dates for the Federal Election Commission The Commission has approved the filing
deadlines in connection with the Special
Elections to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts
of the late Senator Edward Kennedy. The Special Primary Elections
will be held on December 8, 2009, and the Special General on
January 19, 2010. |
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The NLS Update page contains new information of interest to NLS data users. See http://www.bls.gov/nls/update.htm |
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to Visit Tennessee to Discuss Educational Success With Students Obama Administration Officials to Engage Youth as Part of 'My Education, My Future' Events Throughout the Country WASHINGTON, September 4, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 8, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Madison, Tenn., as part of the Obama Administration's 'My Education, My Future' events. He will join students at a local elementary school to watch President Obama's speech live and have a conversation with them about the importance of taking responsibility for their education. In advance of the President's address, the Department of Education is providing resources developed by and for teachers to help engage students and stimulate discussion around the importance of education. For more information on resources go to: www.whitehouse.gov/mediaresources.
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Pentagon Briefing Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:27:28 -0500 Coverage of SECDEF Gates and RADM Michael Mullen speaking at the Pentagon. |
VACANCY:
Administrative Specialist US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Security
Division |
United
States Department of Defense Image Gallery |
Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
the Department of Labor announced unemployment numbers for August: ### |
Joe Biden Announces Finalized $535 Million
Loan Guarantee for Solyndra for innovative solar electric panels Recovery Act funding will accelerate job creation and help expand marketplace for innovative solar electric panels FREMONT, CA - Vice President Joe Biden, appearing via satellite from Washington D.C., today announced the Department of Energy has finalized a $535 million loan guarantee for Solyndra, Inc., which manufactures innovative cylindrical solar photovoltaic panels that provide clean, renewable energy. The funding will finance construction of the first phase of the company's new manufacturing facility. Annual production of solar panels from the first phase is expected to provide energy equivalent to powering 24,000 homes a year or over half a million homes over the project's lifetime. Solyndra estimates the new plant will initially create 3,000 construction jobs, and lead to as many as 1,000 jobs once the facility opens. Hundreds more will install Solyndra's solar panels on rooftops around the country. "This announcement today is part of the unprecedented investment this Administration is making in renewable energy and exactly what the Recovery Act is all about," said Vice President Biden. "By investing in the infrastructure and technology of the future, we are not only creating jobs today, but laying the foundation for long-term growth in the 21st-century economy." "It is time to rev up the American innovation machine and reclaim our lead on clean energy," said Secretary Chu. "This investment is part of a broad, aggressive effort to spark a new industrial revolution that will put Americans to work, end our dependence on foreign oil and cut carbon pollution." The Recovery Act is changing America's economy, making significant investments that are catalyzing private funding sources, creating sustainable green jobs and transforming how America produces and uses energy. Secretary Chu has made it his priority to accelerate important DOE investments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, helping move America's energy policy forward. Finalizing this agreement with Solyndra, which was issued a conditional commitment earlier this year, solidifies DOE's focus on expediting loan guarantees and other funding opportunities. Solyndra is the first recipient of a loan guarantee under the Recovery Act and Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In addition, the loan guarantee issued to Solyndra is the first issued by DOE since the 1980s. Over its lifetime, the first phase of the facility could manufacture up to 7 gigawatts of solar panels, which can generate electricity equivalent to 3 or 4 coal fired power plants. This plant will produce about as many new solar panels as the US produced in 2005. The project will introduce into large-scale commercial operation a new and highly innovative process for manufacturing a breakthrough design for photovoltaic panels. Solyndra's panels will be primarily used in the fast-growing market for large, flat rooftops. -DOE- |
FDA:
2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 The influenza vaccine for the 2009-2010 influenza season is set. Now it's up to you to make sure that you and your loved ones are protected. |
Tulsa
Engineering Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Bribing Public Official
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VACANCY:
Supervisory Program Analyst (Operational Planning), GS-0343-14 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:44:24 -0500 AN283326 (Closing Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT) |
VACANCY:
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA TWO-YEAR
TERM APPOINTMENT 09-EDNC-AUSA-05
Positions are opened until filled. The initial cut-off date for
the receipt of applications is September 10, 2009. |
New
Banking Rules Emphasize Stability White House Plan Aims to Constrain Firms' Size and Risks, Boost Reserves (By Binyamin Appelbaum, The Washington Post) |
At
G-20 Meeting, U.S. Urges Higher Bank Reserves, Europeans Decry
Bonuses (By Aoife White and Jane Wardell, The Washington Post) |
Israel,
Jordan Find Accord in Finding New Water Supplies Controversial Projects Include Network Linking the Dead Sea and the Red Sea (By Howard Schneider, The Washington Post) |
NATO
Probing Deadly Airstrike Anti-Taliban Operation in Afghanistan May Have Killed Civilians And Further Complicated the Strained U.S.-Led Security Mission (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post) |
Flu
Guidelines Issued for Child-Care Centers (By Rob Stein, The Washington Post) |
Court
Allows Lawsuit Against Ashcroft A Muslim man who was detained for weeks as a material witness in a terrorism case can sue former attorney general John D. Ashcroft, a federal appeals court in California ruled Friday as it rejected a bid for absolute legal immunity by the onetime Cabinet official. (By Carrie Johnson, The Washington Post) |
High
Court To Revisit Election Financing (By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post) |
New
Banking Rules Emphasize Stability White House Plan Aims to Constrain Firms' Size and Risks, Boost Reserves (By Binyamin Appelbaum, The Washington Post) |
'Gang
of 6' Urged to Act Now On Health The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee pressured his team of health-care negotiators on Friday to agree to a bipartisan overhaul plan before President Obama addresses Congress next week, warning that otherwise he will put forward his own proposal. (By Lori Montgomery and Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post) |
Inspector General Financial Assistance (Grants) Reports for U.S. Department of Homeland Security DS-09-11 - California Department of Fish and Game (PDF, 10 pages - 289 KB) NEW 9/04/2009 |
US-CERT Current Activity Apple Releases Java Updates for Mac OS X 10.5 Original release date: September 4, 2009
at 2:58 pm
Apple has released Java for Mac OS X 10.5
Update 5 to address multiple US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Apple Relevant Url(s): ==== |
US-CERT Current Activity Adobe Flash Vulnerability Affecting Apple Snow Leopard Original release date: September 4, 2009
at 2:58 pm
US-CERT is aware that Apple's recently
released version of Mac OS X, US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to upgrade to the latest Relevant Url(s): <http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/> ==== |
IRS
Announcement 2009-67 corrects
certain procedures described in Rev. Proc. 2009-39 for a taxpayer
that has a refund or credit under review by the Joint Committee
on Taxation and that wants to use the procedures of Rev. Proc.
2008-52 or Rev. Proc. 97-27 to obtain automatic or advance consent
of the Commission to change a method of accounting. Announcement 2009-67 will be in IRB 2009-38, dated September 21, 2009. |
Commitments
of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current reports for the week of September 4, 2009 are now available. See previous weeks in Historical Commitments of Traders Reports. |
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES NAMING STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FOR THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY WASHINGTON, September 4, 2009 - The Obama Administration today continued naming individuals who will serve as State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency at the USDA. "These individuals have a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our rural communities and will help build on the Obama Administration's efforts to rebuild and revitalize rural America," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. MARYLAND Charles Cawley - Cawley was County Administrator for Caroline County Maryland for ten years and has experience in critical administrative areas in addition to his knowledge of agriculture. He was also a grain farmer for 15 years and has been a Christmas tree farmer since 1994. Mr. Cawley is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Maryland Broadband Cooperative Inc. where he completed the financial documents for over $126 million in rural broadband stimulus grant submittal funding. RHODE ISLAND Paul Brule - Brule has been employed by the Calson Corporation since 2001. Previously, Brule was the State Executive Director for the FSA from 1993-2001, as well as 1979-1981. Also, Brule served as the Acting State Director in 2000. Brule was also the acting State Executive Director for the State of Connecticut in 2000. Brule has run a farm since 1979, and a dairy farm from 1967-1976. Brule is a retired member of the local fire department, and is a member of the Bristol-Warren Regional District School Committee. USDA's Farm Services Agency works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural Americans. Some of the agency's efforts include facilitating income support, disaster assistance and conservation programs, providing operating loans for the procurement of farm equipment, seed and fertilizer, as well as offering ownership loans to help new and veteran producers purchase a farm. FSA also works to procure various commodities to benefit low-income families through domestic food assistance programs. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Reflecting President Obama's commitment to expanding economic opportunities in rural America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the USDA are working to enhance availability of broadband, promote the development of renewable energy, to conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment, and promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply. # |
Netroots Nation presents "Netroots N' Boots" party during DNC meeting The DNC will be meeting in Austin next week, so Netroots Nation is throwing a "Netroots N' Boots" party to welcome them to town. The party is Thursday, September 10th at Club De Ville, 900 Red River. 8pm to midnight. Our featured guests are Senate candidates Bill White and John Sharp, as well as TX Congressional District 10 candidate Jack McDonald. Tickets are $10. To purchase online, please go to the following link. Facebook event can by found here. |
USDA Office of Communication 202-720-4623 OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES NAMING STATE DIRECTORS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, September 4, 2009 - The Obama Administration today continued naming individuals who will serve as State Director for Rural Development at the USDA. "These individuals will be important advocates on behalf of rural communities in states throughout the country and help administer the valuable programs and services provided by the USDA that can enhance their economic success," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. CALIFORNIA Dr. Glenda Humiston - Humiston recently finished a Ph. D. in the Division of Society and Environment, College of Natural Resources at the University of California at Berkeley, completing a dissertation entitled "Sustainable Agriculture as U.S. Farm Policy: Opportunities and Threats to Reform." Previously, she served as Deputy Under Secretary of the USDA from 1998 to 2001 where she managed all aspects of USDA conservation mission and environmental programs, a $1.4 Billion budget and over 11,000 employees. Dr. Humiston is continuing her over 20 years of work facilitating local community's efforts for sustainable development. DELAWARE/MARYLAND Jack Tarburton - Tarburton is currently the Owner of Tarburton Consulting, which is a liaison between Perdue Farms and State government officials in Delaware. Tarburton served as the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture from 1993 - 2001. Also, he has worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency from 1965 - 1966, before operating a potato and grain farm for 23 years. He has served with various organizations throughout Delaware including a period as President of the Delaware Farm Bureau and as President of the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts. LOUISIANA Clarence Hawkins - Clarence Hawkins served as Mayor of Bastrop, Louisiana from 1989 to 2009. Previously, he spent 20 years in the Morehouse Public School System serving in a variety of roles including Assistant Principal, Curriculum Supervisor, and Co-Director of Personnel. Hawkins has served on numerous Boards including the Louisiana Housing and Community Development Advisory Task Force, the Louisiana Municipal Association, and the National Conference of Black Mayors. Mr. Hawkins holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grambling State University and a Master's Degree in Education from Northeast Louisiana University. Rural Development administers and manages over 40 housing, business, and community infrastructure and facility programs as laid out by Congress through a network of 6,100 employees located in 500 national, state and local offices. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of over $114 billion in loans and loan guarantees.
The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Reflecting President Obama's commitment to expanding economic opportunities in rural America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the USDA are working to enhance availability of broadband, promote the development of renewable energy, to conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment, and promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply. # |
Former
Pacific Consolidated Industries LP Executive Pleads Guilty in
Connection with Bribes Paid to U.K. Ministry of Defense Official
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NASA
and ATK Schedule Motor Test for Ares Rocket on Sept. 10 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA and Alliant Techsystems Inc., or ATK, have rescheduled the test of the new first-stage solid rocket motor for the Ares I rocket. |
DoD
Identifies Army Casualties Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:02:00 -0500 |
FEC Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
US Energy Secretary Chu to Give Back to
School Address to Alexandria Students WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, September 8th, Energy Secretary Steven Chu will visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Arlington, VA. This visit will be in conjunction with President Obamas national address to students on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school. Secretary Chu will speak on the importance of science and technology in education and amplify the Presidents message of challenging students to set goals and to work hard to succeed. WHAT: Secretary Steven Chu to address High School Students in Alexandria, VA WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:00 AM EDT Media check-in at Main Office 11:30 AM EDT The Secretary will tour the school labs 12:00 PM EDT The Secretary will deliver a speech following a video address by President Barack Obama ***Media Availability to follow WHERE: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 6560 Braddock Rd Alexandria, VA -DOE- |
TEGL 5-09 -- Reporting Guidance and Instructions
for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Section 166, Indian and
Native American (INA) Supplemental Youth Services Program, Including
Performance Accountability Reporting for the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 has been added to
the ETA Advisory database and is now available at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2803.
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DoD
Contracts for September 04, 2009 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:01:00 -0500 |
FAST FACT: News on the Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Through Recovery Act funds, improvement projects putting Americans to work began this summer at 192 airports and over 2,200 highways exceeding the original goal of 98 airports and 1,500 highways. [Source: White House Recovery Office] ### |
U.S.
Department of State: Remarks to the Press Ian Kelly September 4, 2009 |
Validating
the Power of Attorney Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:53:24 -0500 Be careful to fully verify the POA grantor's identity and legal authority. |
USBP
in the News Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:53:24 -0500 For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located under Newsroom. |
What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
Department
of Defense Media Schedule 9/8/2009 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:05:00 -0500 |
Agri-Biz
Unit Deploys Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:08:50 -0500 Sixty soldiers with the Missouri National Guard are deploying to Afghanistan next month. |
U.S.
Department of Defense: Suicide Prevention Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:04:15 -0500 Fourteen people have been named to a new panel that will look at suicide prevention in the military. |
H1N1
Vaccine for Military Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:48:19 -0500 The first batch of the H1N1 vaccine for service members is expected to be available within a month. |
Constituent Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
Federal
Court Freezes the Assets of Florida Resident Beau Diamond and
Diamond Ventures LLC, Charged by the CFTC with Operating a $37
Million Dollar Forex Fraud,
September 4, 2009 |
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Spotlight Comment Deadline Extended |
Primary Care Practice-Based Research Networks for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov |
DoD
Identifies Navy Casualty Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:59:00 -0500 |
Alabama
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Alaska
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Arkansas
Weatherization Assistance Program |
California
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Connecticut
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Delaware
Weatherization Assistance Program |
District
of Columbia Weatherization Assistance Program |
Florida
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Georgia
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Idaho
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Illinois
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Indiana
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Iowa
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Kansas
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Kentucky
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Louisiana
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Maine
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Maryland
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Montana
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Minnesota
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Mississippi
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Massachusetts
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Nebraska
Weatherization Assistance Program |
New
Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program |
New
Hampshire Weatherization Assistance Program |
Missouri
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Michigan
Weatherization Assistance Program |
New
York Weatherization Assistance Program |
North
Dakota Weatherization Assistance Program |
Oklahoma
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Nevada
Weatherization Assistance Program |
New
Mexico Weatherization Assistance Program |
North
Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program |
Ohio
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Oregon
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Pennsylvania
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Rhode
Island Weatherization Assistance Program |
South
Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program |
South
Dakota Weatherization Assistance |
Tennessee
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Texas
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Utah
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Vermont
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Virginia
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Washington
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Weatherization
Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons |
West
Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program |
Wisconsin
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Wyoming
Weatherization Assistance Program |
Research - Current International Public Transit Tenders for Federal Transit Administration This webpage has recently been updated,
and new tenders are now available. |
Around
the Services Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:56:00 -0500 Troubled teens are getting a helping hand and a fresh start on the right path, thanks to the National Guard. Plus, poppy production in Afghanistan is down. |
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