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Washington, DC September 15, 2009 |
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NIH News Release Update for September 15,
2009, a.m. edition: New Web Site Promotes Interoperable Newborn Screening Data Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:15:00 -0500 NIH to Hold Press Telebriefing on September 24 following State-of-the-Science Conference on Ductal carcinoma in situ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:15:00 -0500 NIDA NewsScan #63 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:15:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Angola (09/09) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:39 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Haiti (09/09) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:41:33 -0500 |
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DNI UNVEILS 2009 NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY Strategy Lays Out Goals and Priorities; Ensures Coordination and Accountability Across 16 Intelligence Agencies Related documents: • 2009
National Intelligence Strategy The Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair today unveiled the 2009 National Intelligence Strategy – the blueprint that will drive the priorities for the nation’s 16 intelligence agencies over the next 4 years. The National Intelligence Strategy (NIS) is one of the most important documents for the Intelligence Community (IC) as it lays out the strategic environment, sets priorities and objectives, and guides current and future decisions on budgets, acquisitions, and operations. “This strategy advances our original, founding directive to achieve an Intelligence Community that is integrated and collaborative. But it really goes much further than that. It reflects a more refined understanding of the threats we face and how we’ll combat them. In describing our objectives, it prescribes methods for achieving them that can only be carried out by an Intelligence Community that is agile, adaptive, and united. Most importantly, it recognizes that national security hinges on good intelligence and it provides me with the tools I need to monitor performance and ensure accountability,” Blair said. The National Intelligence Strategy lays out the strategic environment – challenges the U.S. faces not only from other nations and non-state actors, but also from global trends related to forces like economics, the environment, emerging technology, and pandemic disease. It identifies four IC-wide goals to: enable wise national security policies, support national security actions, deliver top-notch capabilities, and operate as a team. Finally, it explains the IC’s objectives – what the IC intends to accomplish (6 mission objectives) and how the IC will accomplish them (enterprise objectives). The 6 “mission objectives” are: 1) Combat Violent Extremism; 2) Counter WMD Proliferation; 3) Provide Strategic Intelligence and Warning; 4) Integrate Counterintelligence capabilities; 5) Enhance Cybersecurity; and 6) Support Current Operations (ongoing U.S. diplomatic, military, and law enforcement operations). The 7 “enterprise objectives” are: 1) Enhance Community Mission Management; 2) Strengthen Partnerships; 3) Streamline Business Processes; 4) Improve Information Integration & Sharing; 5) Advance S&T/R&D; 6) Develop the Workforce; and 7) Improve Acquisition. “Guided by the NIS, we will succeed by harnessing our skills, work ethic, courage, and creativity. I am confident that we will become an even more agile, adaptive, and united community. And, we will operate at all times under the rule of law, respectful of privacy, civil liberties, and human rights,” Blair concluded. The Office of the Director of National
Intelligence, now in its fourth year, oversees the coordination
and integration of the16 federal organizations that make up the
Intelligence Community. The DNI sets the priorities for and manages
the implementation of the National Intelligence Program. Additionally,
the DNI serves as the principal adviser to the president and
the National Security Council on all intelligence issues related
to national security. |
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Jobs
at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Program Analyst (WOS/OM), Posted: 9/15/2009 |
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Senators
split on approach to Afghanistan WASHINGTON (CNN) — Differing opinions
on the way forward in Afghanistan were on stark display as senators
convened to hear the testimony of the top uniformed officer in
the U.S. military. |
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U.S.
Department of State Schedule for September 15, 2009 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:03:46 -0500 |
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Attend
the Washington Post MEGA Career Fair |
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U.S.
Fire Administration Coffee Break Training |
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Special
Task Force to Recommend Keeping Some Color-Coded Alerts Posted: 14 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By EILEEN SULLIVAN WASHINGTON - After a 60-day review of the nation's terror-alert system, a special task force is expected to recommend that the Obama administration keep color-coded alerts, but reduce the number of colors - or levels of risk. |
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Pres.
Obama to Meet African Leaders at UN Posted: 14 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By EDITH M. LEDERER UNITED NATIONS - President Barack Obama will host a lunch for leaders from sub-Saharan Africa during next week's ministerial meeting of the U.N. General Assembly to promote economic and social development, the U.S. ambassador announced Monday. |
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THE
DAILY WHIPLINE | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 |
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H1N1 Flu Virus Calls for Preparedness at Home and School from Latest News |
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U.S. Department of Energy announces more than $10 million in energy efficiency grants for Kentucky from Kentucky.gov News Center Headlines
by Jay Blanton<br/>Jill Midkiff<br/>502-564-2611 |
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NNSA Completes Conversion of the Budapest Research Reactor and Removal of All Fresh HEU in Hungary from National Nuclear Security Administration
- Press Releases |
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U.S. and Israel yet to reach settlement agreement from Palestinian News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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Israelis, Palestinians present peace manual from Palestinian News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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UN condemns 'war crimes' in Gaza from BBC News | News Front Page | World
Edition |
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AFL-CIO Delegates: Jazzed and Ready to Rock from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Tula Connell |
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Medvedev says still place for G20 in world from RIA Novosti |
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from FAA.gov News |
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China's Hu to unveil new climate proposals to U.N. from Reuters: Environment |
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World Bank urges climate 'action now' from BBC News | News Front Page | World
Edition |
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GAO-09-1002T,
Homeland Security: Despite Progress, DHS Continues to Be Challenged
in Managing Its Multi-Billion Dollar Annual Investment in Large-Scale
Information Technology Systems, September ... from GAO Reports |
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Japan cabinet takes shape, Fujii for finance from News On Japan by Reuters |
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USDA Announces Implementation of Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs (September 14, 2009) from U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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UN officials in Afghanistan at odds over election from Afghanistan News latest RSS headlines
- Big News Network.com |
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Nuclear watchdog IAEA approves new chief from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE) |
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from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE) |
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Iraq and Syria to hold Ankara talks from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE) |
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Baghdad and Kurdistan to deploy troops in disputed areas from Alsumaria TV Iraq, Iraq news | Iraq
News | RSS feed |
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CANADA:
White-collar crime crackdown coming from CBC | Ticker The Conservative government is expected to introduce tough new legislation Tuesday to crack down on white-collar crime. |
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Tech
stocks rise early on broad sector gains SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology
stocks were mostly on the rise in early trading Tuesday, with
gains coming from Microsoft Corp. , IBM Corp. and Dell Inc. .
Intel Corp. shares rose 33 cents to $19.69 and Apple Inc. was
up 77 cents a share at $174.63. Before the market opened, Apple
said Bruce Sewell, Intel's former general counsel, would become
general counsel for the iPod and iPhone maker. The tech-heavy
Nasdaq Composite Index rose 6 points to 2,097. |
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U.S.
retail sales jump 2.7% on broad gains from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories U.S. retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 2.7% in August, the biggest increase in more than three years, boosted by government subsidies for cars, higher gas prices, and busy crowds at the malls, the Commerce Department estimates. |
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U.S.
August producer-price index rose 1.7% from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories U.S. producer prices rose 1.7% in August, powered by the biggest gain in energy prices since November 2007, the Labor Department reports. |
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Markets
rise on upbeat data from canada.com National News North American stocks were slightly higher early Tuesday as oil prices rose and U.S. economic reports showed more positive signs of recovery. |
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from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New |
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Season-Average Price Forecasts from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New |
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from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
New |
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Rice Outlook - Monday, September 14, 2009 from USDA Economic Research Service - Rice
Outlook |
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Oil Crops Outlook - Monday, September 14, 2009 from USDA Economic Research Service - Oil
Crops Outlook |
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Feed Outlook - Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from USDA Economic Research Service - Feed
Outlook |
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Cotton and Wool Outlook - Monday, September 14, 2009 from USDA Economic Research Service - Cotton
and Wool Outlook |
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by kboston |
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People-Centred
Development and National Reconciliation Key to Human Security,
Speakers Say as DPI/NGO Conference Round Tables Continue |
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Highlighting
Nuclear Issues, UN Secretary-General Spells out Priorities in
Message to International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference |
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United
Nations Should Be Powerhouse Platform for Debating Ideas That
Can Benefit All Humankind, Secretary-General Says at Launch of
Intellectual History Project |
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United
Nations Opens Nominations for 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence
in Delivery of Public Services |
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UN
General Assembly President Says United Nations Must Be Urgently
'Reinvented,' As Time for Reform Has Passed, in Closing Statement
to 63rd Session |
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Treasury Issues Status Report on Financial Stabilization Efforts from U.S. Treasury - Press Releases - All
September 14, 2009 |
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HHS Head: No Abortion Money in Health Plan from TIME.com Top Politics Stories |
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Transcript: Thom asks Dr. Fred Shessel, why should private health insurance companies exist at all? from Thom Hartmann |
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Medvedev admits Russia 'underestimated' global economic crisis from RIA Novosti |
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Medvedev
hopes N.Korea will stop nuclear tests |
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Medvedev
says may run for president in 2012 |
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Former NY Gov Spitzer: Place oversight inspections on the regulators from Reuters: Politics |
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U.S. officials meet Dalai Lama to discuss Tibet from Reuters: Politics |
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Rep Frank says financial reform "will get done" from Reuters: Politics |
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Senate healthcare bill on track for public release from Reuters: Politics |
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Harper, Obama seen pushing for continued stimulus from Reuters: Politics |
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Obama names IMF official to U.S. Treasury post from Reuters: Politics |
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Obama to Wall Street: Get behind regulatory reform from Reuters: Politics |
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U.S. Senate healthcare bill still on track from Reuters: Politics |
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Review of the Student Loan Community Proposal from Recent CBO Publications |
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LaHood unique in Obama's Cabinet from Politico.com: Politics by Carol E.
Lee |
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Obama: Industry ignoring lessons from Politico.com: Politics by Eamon Javers |
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U.S. drafts new nuclear resolution from Politico.com: Politics by Laura Rozen |
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Verdict looms for trial lawyers from Politico.com: pitboss by Jeanne Cummings |
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New
York Fed announces $6.5 billion in non-CMBS TALF loans settled
for September 3 facility |
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Conditions for New York manufacturers improved in September from NY Fed | News |
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Chairman Matz Statement on Corporate Capital from NCUA Recently Posted Information |
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NCUA Statement on U.S. Central Audit Release from NCUA Recently Posted Information |
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NNSA Launches Travel Blog to Highlight Administrator's Work at the 2009 IAEA General Conference from National Nuclear Security Administration
- Press Releases |
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NNSA
Official Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
on Emerging Radiological Threats |
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RUSSIA: ANNOUNCEMENT-VISIT-SWITZERLAND from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service |
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RUSSIA: Beginning of Meeting with Prime Minister of France Francois Fillon from Kremlin.Ru: Presidential Speeches
and Addresses |
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RUSSIA: Beginning of Meeting with Prime Minister of Spain Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero from Kremlin.Ru: Presidential Speeches
and Addresses |
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RUSSIA: Speech at International Conference The Modern State and Global Security from Kremlin.Ru: Presidential Speeches
and Addresses |
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500 damage suits filed against Israel from JPost Front Page Top Stories |
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VACANCY: Senior Editor, Khmer Service Radio Free Asia from Jobs by antoinec |
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from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by online@dispatchpolitics.com |
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Obama to discuss economy during Ohio visit today from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by online@dispatchpolitics.com |
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Treasurer's new Web site helps with investments from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by ajohnson@dispatch.com |
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Elections official named to national committee from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by mniquette@dispatch.com |
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from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by ccandisky@dispatch.com |
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Obama extends embargo against Cuba for 1 year from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by online@dispatchpolitics.com |
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Health-reform deal 'very close' from dispatchpolitics.com: RSS by online@dispatchpolitics.com |
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Obama pushes for regulatory reform from CNN.com - Politics |
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Obama: Money 'finally flowing back to taxpayers' from CNN.com - Politics |
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Review of the Student Loan Community Proposal from CBO's Latest 10 Documents |
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Obama warns Wall Street not to block tighter regulations from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By BEN FELLER |
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Geithner: Obama against any middle class tax hike from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST |
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Obama to talk with autoworkers, AFL-CIO members from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By PHILIP ELLIOTT |
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Iraqi
’shoe thrower’ claims he was tortured while jailed Posted: 09:23 AM ET BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — The Iraqi man who threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush last year said Tuesday that he was beaten and tortured while he was detained. |
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Wells
Fargo fires worker for alleged misconduct for using a foreclosed
home for personal use from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Wells Fargo & Co. said it fired a senior vice president, who was accused of improperly using a foreclosed home in Malibu, Calif., for violating company policies. |
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Tidal
power demonstration project given approval from CBC | Ticker The Fundy tidal power demonstration project in the Minas Basin, near Parrsboro, was given the green light Tuesday by provincial Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau. |
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U.S.
August producer price index rises 1.7% WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. producer
prices rose by 1.7% in August, the Labor Department reported
Tuesday, powered by the biggest gain in energy prices since November
2007. Minus volatile energy and food prices, however, the producer
price index rose just 0.2%. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch
were expecting producer prices to climb by 1.5% in August. They
estimated core prices would rise by 0.1%. |
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Sept.
Empire State index highest since Nov. '07 WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Manufacturing
activity in the New York improved in September to the highest
level since prior to beginning of the recession in late 2007,
the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Tuesday. The bank's Empire
State Manufacturing index rose to 18.9 in September from 12.1
in August. The new orders index climbed in September, while shipments
dipped. The employment index remained in negative territory.
The Empire State index is of interest to investors and economists
primarily because it's seen as an early indicator of what the
Institute for Supply Management's September national factory
survey due out in two weeks may show. In August, the ISM manufacturing
index increased to 52.9%, the first time the index has been in
growth territory since January 2008. |
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U.S.
Aug. retail sales jump 2.7% on broad gains WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U.S. retail
sales rose a seasonally adjusted 2.7% in August, the biggest
increase in more than three years, boosted by government subsidies
for cars, higher gas prices, and busy crowds at the malls, the
Commerce Department estimated Tuesday. Sales were stronger than
the 2.3% expected by economists surveyed by MarketWatch, largely
because of widespread sales gains outside of gas stations and
auto lots. Sales were down 5.3% compared with a year earlier.
Auto sales surged 10.6% on the back of the government's cash-for-clunkers
program. Excluding autos, sales rose 1.1%, the most since February.
Gas station sales rose 5.1% on higher prices. Excluding autos
and gas, sales rose 0.6%. |
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Stock
futures add to gains after economic data NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures
on Tuesday added to early gains after a slew of positive economic
data, including an August jump in retail sales. Futures for the
Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 40 points to 9,590.0. Those
for the S&P 500 gained 4.3 points to 1,047.8, while Nasdaq
100 futures rose 6 points to 1,694.00. |
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Turkey
may host Iran nuclear talks, Solana says Posted: 08:54 AM ET (CNN) — Iran and several Western powers, including the United States, will most likely meet in Turkey next month to discuss the Islamic republic’s controversial nuclear program, European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Tuesday. |
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124
Mexican police officers arrested in drug cartel link probe, attorney
general’s office says Posted: 09:13 AM ET MEXICO City, Mexico (CNN) — Mexican federal authorities have arrested 124 law enforcement officials in Hidalgo state on suspicion of being linked to the Zetas drug cartel, considered the nation’s most ruthless and dangerous crime syndicate. |
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U.S.-China
spat hits stocks but trade war not likely from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories The chances of a full-blown trade war between China and U.S. remain low despite the recent spat between the two countries, although the risk of a further escalation in tensions will likely continue to weigh on investor sentiment. |
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Irwin
Kellner: Any 10-year forecast is highly suspicious from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories When everyone is certain something is going to happen a decade from now, you can be sure that it won’t. And that goes for the national debt too. |
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Japan's
Nikkei ends up 0.2% at 10,217.62 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Swiss
regulator investigating Swatch unit: reports MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Switzerland's competition
watchdog WEKO has opened an investigation against , a unit of
Swatch Group , news services said on Tuesday. WEKO said it is
investigating whether ETA's conduct violated antitrust laws regulating
the market for mechanical clockworks. The commission was mainly
investigating whether ETA sold products at better conditions
to other Swatch Group companies than to third-party firms, Patrik
Ducrey from the commission said, according to Reuters. The investigation
was set to take about one year. The commission reportedly said
it had received several complaints after ETA raised prices and
announced new payment conditions last year. Swatch could not
be reached for comment. |
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German
DAX 30 index up 0.1% at 5,622.32 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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French
CAC 40 index up 0.2% at 3,738.84 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Iraqi
shoe thrower alleges prison abuse from CBC | Ticker The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush last December says he was abused while he was held in prison. |
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U.S.
envoy in talks with Mideast leaders from CBC | Ticker The U.S. special Mideast envoy has made a last-ditch push in Jerusalem to convince Israel to curtail West Bank settlement construction and persuade the Palestinians to attend a meeting as a prelude to peacemaking. |
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Primary
Day in New York City Bill Thompson (D) leads Tony Avella (D), 49% to 20%. The race for Public Advocate is closer with Mark Green leading at 33%, followed by Bill De Blasio at 23% and Eric Gioia at 17%. A possible wild card is turnout. |
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Giuliani
Not Interested in Senate Bid Contrary to a report yesterday, Rudy Giuliani (R) has no interest in challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in 2010, his closest political associate tells the Washington Post. |
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Obama
Approval Rises A new CNN/Opinion Research survey finds President Obama's approval ratings up since his speech last week. Obama now has a 58% job approval rating, up 5 points since a similar poll in late August. |
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Health
care negotiators finding common ground, Democrat says Increased awareness of the details of a possible compromise health care bill is boosting the comfort level of both Democrats and Republicans, a key Democratic senator said Monday. |
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CNN
Poll: Support for Afghanistan war at all-time low WASHINGTON (CNN) — Support for the
war in Afghanistan is at an all-time low, according to a new
national poll. |
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U.N.
honors Kennedy with top refugee award Posted: 06:50 AM ET (CNN) — The United Nations refugee agency is recognizing the late Sen. Ted Kennedy for his work in helping millions of persecuted people restart their lives in the United States. |
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Netanyahu
says not to completely freeze settlements Netanyahu said at a closed-door Knesset
committee meeting Monday that Israel would agree only to a partial
reduction of housing construction and for a limited time, not
the year the United States would like, said a government official
who was not authorized to speak about the meeting and did not
want to be identified. |
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Biden
makes surprise visit to Iraq Posted: 08:35 AM ET (CNN) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, according to reporters traveling with him. |
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Federal
Register: Pediatric Clinical Trials Workshop: Unmet Needs, Trial
Designs and Clinically Meaningful Safety and Effectiveness Outcomes |
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Draft
Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff;
Clinical Study Designs for Surgical Ablation Devices for Treatment
of Atrial Fibrillation; Availability |
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Draft
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Clinical Study Designs
for Surgical Ablation Devices for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation |
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Statistics for the U.S. Department of Labor This information has recently been updated.
View the latest DOL
statistics. |
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The latest Producer Price Index news release The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods
advanced 1.7 percent in August, seasonally |
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VACANCY:
Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector) GS-0704-05/08
Department Of Agriculture/Animal & Plant Health Inspection
Service |
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VACANCY:
Industrial Hygienist GS-0690-12/12 US General Services Admin/Public
Buildings Service |
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VACANCY:
Fish & Wildlife Biologist (Private Lands) GS-0401-09/11 Department
Of The Interior/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton September 14, 2009 |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton September 14, 2009 |
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September
15, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF, 21 pages - 148 KB) |
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Justice
Department Commemorates Fifteen Years of the Violence Against
Women Act Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:47 -0500 The Department of Justice today commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which was signed into law on September 13, 1994. |
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District Government's Real-Time Data Program Wins Award (By Kari Lydersen) |
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Citizen-soldiers
Need Greater Stability, Reserve Chief Says Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:59:00 -0500 |
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Health
Care Plan Gets Bump After Obama Speech Support for President Obama's health care reform plan "continues to grow following the president's speech to Congress last Wednesday night. It has now risen to the highest level yet measured, and, for the first time, shows a slight uptick in support among Republicans and voters not affiliated with either party," according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll. |
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Baucus
Expected to Release Bill Today Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) said that there is "high probability" that he will release his health care reform bill tomorrow and that "he hopes to simultaneously announce that it will be a bipartisan product," Roll Call reports. |
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Obama
calls for tighter global financial coordination Posted: September 14th, 2009 12:42 PM ET Obama calls for tighter global financial coordination. NEW YORK (CNN) — President Barack Obama called Monday for closer international cooperation both to contain the current financial crisis and prevent it from repeating in the future. |
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President
Obama taking health care message on the road From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack
Obama is taking his health care message back on the road this
week. |
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Senate
Caucus Room renamed to honor Kennedy brothers Posted: 06:57 PM ET WASHINGTON (CNN) — The historic Senate Caucus Room was renamed the Kennedy Caucus Room on Monday in honor of the three Kennedy brothers who served in the chamber, according to a statement by Sens. Chris Dodd and John Kerry. |
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GAO-09-744,
Royalty-In-Kind Program: MMS Does Not Provide Reasonable Assurance
It Receives Its Share of Gas, Resulting in Millions in Forgone
Revenue, August 14, 2009 |
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GAO-09-578,
Medicaid Preventive Services: Concerted Efforts Needed to Ensure
Beneficiaries Receive Services, August 14, 2009 |
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GAO-09-996T,
Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary Observations on Preparedness
to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear
Materials, September 14, 2009 |
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Duke, Regulatory Perspectives on the Changing Accounting Landscape from FRB: Speeches and Testimony |
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Board
announces appointment of the chairs and deputy chairs of the
twelve Federal Reserve Banks for 2010 |
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September 14, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN from FMS Publications |
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September 14, 2009 TREASURY TAX AND LOAN from FMS Publications |
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from FMS Publications |
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from FMS Publications |
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SAN FRANCISCO FINANCIAL CENTER Summer 2009 from FMS Programs and Services |
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TFM: Bulletin No 2009-05 Volume I Retention: from FMS Programs and Services |
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from FMS Programs and Services |
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Solis Meets with Workers, Pledges to Fight Alongside Them from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels |
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President
Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 9/14/09 Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts. |
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President
Obama Nominates Justice Barbara Milano Keenan for United States
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit President Obama today nominated Justice Barbara Milano Keenan for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Justice Keenan is currently a Justice on the Virginia Supreme Court, a seat she has held since 1991. |
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Gaggle
by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route
Andrews Air Force Base, 9/14/09 |
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Remarks
by the President on Financial Rescue and Reform at Federal Hall |
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Fired
Up? Ready to Go? Posted by Jesse Lee |
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Are
You Ready? September is National Preparedness Month
and a great opportunity for your household, business, or community
to focus on preparedness. It is recommended that all Americans
have an emergency supply kit and an emergency plan, and be informed
about the different emergencies that can happen in their area
and the appropriate responses. |
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"Normalcy
Cannot Lead to Complacency" It was one year ago today that predictions
of a possible depression began to be taken seriously. Lehman
Brothers, one of the world's oldest financial institutions, one
which most would have assumed would be around virtually forever,
had fallen. In the time since then, a great deal has happened
– a new President was elected and sworn in; the Recovery
Act was passed to spur job creation in sectors that would rebuild
our nation for a new century; and the Treasury Secretary took
aggressive action to stabilize the financial markets that were
dragging down everything from 401(k)'s to spots on the factory
floor. And of course there have been endless news cycles and
political scuffles along the way. |
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A
Green Vision… A Bright Future Last week I toured the Ivanhoe neighborhood
in Kansas City, MO with colleagues from the federal government.
The stories I heard from folks in the neighborhood and the places
I saw reminded me of the untapped potential of so many similar
communities across the country. This is a place that had been
overlooked and underserved for decades, and was held together
by neighborhood residents who refused to give up. |
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VIDEO: Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Saturday at 6:30pm (ET) |
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VIDEO: Gary Gensler, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Chairman from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 9am (ET) |
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VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing Mon Sept 14 2009 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 12:30pm (ET) |
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VIDEO: Senate Finance Cmte. Press Conference on Health Care Reform from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 11am (ET) |
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VIDEO: Senate Appropriations Subcmte. Hearing on the Health Effects of Cell Phone Use from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 2pm (ET) |
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VIDEO: Pres. Obama Speech on Financial Crisis from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 12pm (ET) |
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VIDEO: Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearing on State Dept. Hiring Practices from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Monday at 9:30am (ET) |
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VACANCY:
DTIC-39-09 Security Specialist (INFORMATION), YA-0080-02/02 Opens: 14 Sep 2009 Closes: 02 Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA |
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Google Economist Sees Good Signs in Searches: Jobless Queries Down, Real Estate Up (By Cecilia Kang) |
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"Beware
Of Fraudsters exploiting disaster emergencies" State And
Federal Officials Warn Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:04:00 -0500 ALBANY, N.Y. -- Fraud can be a big problem in areas struck by disasters, according to officials from the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). |
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National
Preparedness Month: Your Family Documents Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:15:07 -0500 DENTON, Texas -- September is National Preparedness Month. When putting together a family preparedness plan, remember to place copies of important documents in a waterproof, easy-to-carry container so you can "grab and go." |
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An OCC Web and Telephone Seminar : SBA
Lending Programs and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 Small Business Lending Opportunities in a New Environment _________________________________ Monday, September 21, 2009 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EDT This Web and telephone seminar will enable participants to gain a better understanding about the changes to the 7(a) and 504 CDC loan programs. Moreover, the SBA will discuss the newly created America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program and efforts to stimulate the secondary market for SBA loans. Participants will also hear from a nationally recognized community development lender on how to conduct small business lending during the current credit cycle. Details are available in the brochure or by calling 800-775-7654. You may register via phone, mail, fax or online. |
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Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC) Poverty Reduction Blog – Firsthand accounts of MCC's impact written
by MCC staff from around the world. |
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EPA
National Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Priorities Discussion
Forum – Help the Environmental
Protection Agency chart a new course in the 2011-2013 fiscal
years by sharing your views on areas to focus enforcement and
compliance activities. |
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Secretary Chu's Address to the IAEA
General Conference in Vienna, Austria
International nuclear cooperation also
depends on a robust nuclear liability regime. To strengthen that
regime, I encourage all nations to ratify and bring into force
the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage.
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Military
Job Fair Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:49:55 -0500 Servicemembers participate in a job fair that will help them transition from the battlefield to the workplace. |
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DOE to Fund up to $454 Million for Retrofit
Ramp-Ups in Energy Efficiency Projects Seek to Make Efficiency Accessible to Every Business and Homeowner WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced a new $450 million program designed to catalyze a nationwide energy upgrade that experts estimate could save $100 million annually in utility bills for households and businesses. The Recovery Act’s “Retrofit Ramp-Up” program will pioneer innovative models for rolling out energy efficiency to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in a variety of communities. Much like past roll-outs for cable TV or the Internet, DOE intends to create models that, when undertaken nationally, will save consumers billions of dollars on their utility bills and make the huge savings of energy efficiency available to everyone. “Energy efficiency isn’t just low-hanging fruit; it’s fruit lying on the ground. We have the tools to reduce energy use at home and at work and to provide huge savings to families and businesses on their energy bills. But use of these technologies has been far too limited because we lack the simple and effective ways for people to access them,” said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. “The ‘Retrofit Ramp-Up’ program will support large-scale models that can open new energy efficiency opportunities to whole neighborhoods, towns, and, eventually, entire states,” continued Secretary Chu. “The Recovery Act will allow innovative communities to demonstrate a variety of sustainable business models that can be replicated across the country.” The Request for Information (RFI) being issued today is for competitively-selected local energy efficiency projects. This competitive portion of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program will target community-scale retrofit projects that make significant, long-term impacts on energy use and can serve as national role models for grassroots energy efficiency efforts. DOE is seeking public comment on this newly funded program under the Recovery Act. Public comment ends on September 28, 2009. The Department of Energy is accepting feedback on both the competitively-selected portion of the EECBG program for up to $390 million for neighborhood-scale building retrofits, as well as up to $64 million for local governments that were not eligible to receive the formula grants announced earlier this year. The EECBG program empowers local communities to make strategic investments to meet the Nation's long-term goals for energy independence and leadership on climate change. This first topic area under the funding solicitation will target a select number of innovative programs that are structured to provide whole-neighborhood building energy retrofits. These will be projects that demonstrate a sustainable business model for providing cost-effective energy upgrades for a large percentage of the residential, commercial, and public buildings in a specific community. Possible approaches could include innovative partnerships between the public and private sector, utility retrofit and audit programs, alternative financing, retail partnerships, and others. The Department of Energy will award up to $390 million for these projects. The second topic area for up to $64 million is reserved for cities, counties and State-recognized Indian Tribes that were not eligible to receive population-based formula grant allocations from DOE under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. These funds are intended to help expand local energy efficiency efforts and reduce energy use in the commercial, residential, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial sectors. “The aim of the ‘Retrofit Ramp-Up’ program is to jump-start an industry that makes energy efficiency savings easy to access and available to everyone. By encouraging partnerships between local governments and effective private enterprises, we hope tune-ups for buildings will become as accepted as tune-ups for cars. These efforts will save Americans millions of dollars, reduce carbon pollution, and create new green jobs,” said Secretary Chu The complete Request for Information is available HERE. Public comment is requested by September 28, 2009. The Funding Opportunity Announcement is expected to be released in early October, following the public comment period. For more information on the EECBG program, visit www.eecbg.energy.gov. -DOE- |
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Children's
Trust Fund Signature Event To see more details and RSVP |
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How does your community prepare for emergencies?
Hurricanes, spring floods, and other incidents can all wreak havoc with our daily lives. For communities, preparing can range from marking evacuation routes to setting up public shelters to preparing for large amounts of debris. Either way, it pays to think ahead. September is National Preparedness Month. Share your answer: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/14/qotw-emergencies/ |
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New
Plan Lets Afghan Detainees Question Detention Posted: 12 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By PAULINE JELINEK WASHINGTON - The Pentagon has begun putting into place a new program under which hundreds of prisoners being held by the military in Afghanistan will be given the right to challenge their detentions, a defense official said Sunday. |
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More
in Congress Question Afghanistan Policy Posted: 12 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON - Congressional skepticism over the Obama administration's plans for Afghanistan mounted Sunday as four senators questioned whether more troops should head there and one lawmaker called for a withdrawal timeline. |
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Pres.
Obama Touts Wall St. Changes on Anniversary of Lehman Collapse
Posted: 13 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By BEN FELLER WASHINGTON - Pushing Congress to act on proposed financial regulations, President Barack Obama is going to the heart of Wall Street on the first anniversary of Lehman Brothers' collapse to outline changes needed to prevent a future crisis like the one that sent the global economy into a tailspin last year. |
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Pres.
Obama Expects Passage of 'A Good Health Care Bill' Posted: 13 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By STEVEN R. HURST WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama began a week that will dwell heavily on overhauling the health care system, declaring himself confident Congress will pass "a good health care bill" even though some Republican opponents were trying to kill the measure for political gain. |
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Science and Technology Snapshots for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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THE
DAILY WHIPLINE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 |
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Host Iftar Dinner Washington, DC September 14, 2009 |
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State
Senator Martha G. Scott Health Fair Workshop To see more details and RSVP |
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Federal
Election Commission September Reporting Reminder Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:53:58 -0500 Monthly filers are reminded that they have a report due Sunday, September 20, covering the month of August. Please note that the Commission does not have statutory authority to extend filing deadlines even if they occur on a weekend, so plan accordingly. |
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Programs
Provide Food, Clean Water to Afghans Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:46:00 -0500 |
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A new tip for treasurers has been posted at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090914. Also, links to the September 2009 supplements
for each Campaign Guide have been posted at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#Publications.
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DOE Delivers More than $354 Million for
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 22 States Washington, DC – Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $354 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 22 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. Under the Department of Energy’s Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, these states will implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs locally. “This funding will allow states across the country to make major investments in energy solutions that will strengthen America's economy and create jobs at the local level,” said Secretary Chu. “It will also promote some of the cheapest, cleanest and most reliable energy technologies we have - energy efficiency and conservation - which can be deployed immediately. Local communities can now make strategic investments to help meet the nation's long term clean energy and climate goals." States receiving funding today include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Today’s awards to the State Energy Offices will be used to support state-level energy efficiency priorities, along with funding local conservation projects in smaller cities and counties. At least 60 percent of each state’s award will be passed through to local cities and counties not eligible for direct EECBG awards from the Department of Energy. The EECBG Program was funded for the first time by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and provides formula grants to states, cities, counties, territories and federally-recognized Indian tribes nationwide to implement energy efficiency projects locally. Energy efficiency and conservation projects that are eligible for awards include the development of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy, energy efficiency audits and retrofits, transportation programs, the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and installation of renewable energy technologies on municipal buildings. Transparency and accountability are important priorities for the EECBG program and all Recovery Act projects. All grantees have specific measures they must take before spending the full amount of awarded funding, such as ensuring oversight and transparency, submitting a conservation strategy to the Department of Energy, and complying with environmental regulations. Throughout the program’s implementation, DOE will provide strong oversight at the local, state, and tribal level, while emphasizing the need to quickly award funds to help create new jobs and stimulate local economies. Communities will be required to report regularly to DOE on the progress they have made toward successfully completing projects and reaching program goals. For a full list of awards to date, visit www.eecbg.energy.gov. The following states are receiving their state-level EECBG awards today: ALABAMA - $10,350,200 awarded today Alabama will put its EECBG Recovery Act funding toward a range of programs which will improve energy efficiency and conservation statewide. These programs will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, while creating or retaining green jobs. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will distribute these funds to local cities and counties, along with non-profit organizations and cooperative groups in the state. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for a wide variety of projects, including financial incentive programs like revolving loan programs, traffic signal and street lighting replacement, and energy efficiency retrofits. For instance, the revolving loan program will provide low cost loans to local municipalities, industries, and businesses for energy-efficiency improvements and conservation programs. This initiative will provide sustainable investment of EECBG funds that will continue to create and retain jobs, provide energy and cost savings, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions well into the future. ARIZONA - $9,593,500 awarded today Arizona will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage development, promotion and application of advanced building codes and green buildings statewide. Eighty percent of these funds, which will be administered by the state’s Energy Office, will be distributed to local cities and counties to implement their own energy efficiency programs. Local governments will be selected for funding through a competitive process, focusing on projects that demonstrate a high return on investment, leveraged funds, a shared community project approach, jobs created, and interactions with community colleges and technical and trade schools. The state will also use funds to oversee and manage projects and provide technical support. These Recovery Act-funded projects will reduce energy usage and costs, increase the use of renewable energy applications within communities, and create jobs across the state. ARKANSAS - $9,593,500 awarded today Arkansas will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to provide technical assistance to Arkansas’ industries, public institutions and local governments to enhance energy efficiency and identify opportunities for job creation to support these efforts. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain jobs statewide. Sixty percent of the funds Arkansas receives today will be distributed to local cities and counties that were not eligible for direct funding from the Department of Energy. These local communities will be competitively selected for funding, with an emphasis on highly-leveraged projects and regional collaboration. The Arkansas State Energy Office will use this funding to establish a grant program for small cities and counties in Arkansas to reduce carbon emissions, as well as provide information about energy efficiency and conservation projects. A website will be developed to provide administrative information as well as links and other resources about energy efficiency topics and technologies for potential applicants. The state’s remaining funds will be used to support programs to improve energy efficiency in state infrastructure and provide home energy audits to help improve residential energy efficiency. CALIFORNIA - $49,603,400 awarded today California will focus its Recovery Act EECBG funding on cost-effective, energy-efficiency projects that will create hundreds of jobs and provide lasting benefits into the future. The state plans will deliver at least 60 percent of the funds to local cities and counties for a range of activities, including energy audits, efficiency retrofits, financial incentive programs, and traffic signal and street lighting upgrades. The remaining 40 percent of the state’s funding will be used to supplement funding for small cities and counties, as well as to further state energy efficiency priorities. To facilitate programs in communities without extensive technical expertise, California will offer communities a number of pre-designed energy efficiency measures and technologies they can purchase. This approach will also enable bulk purchase discounts for communities across the state. To ensure the highest levels of transparency and accountability, electronic reporting systems will track performance metrics as well as relevant data to detect fraud, waste, error, and abuse. This electronic system will have checks and balances as well as detailed management reports to allow for proper oversight and management of all subawards. All Recovery Act subawards will be coordinated through a single office, the California Energy Commission, to provide better oversight. CONNECTICUT - $9,593,500 awarded today Connecticut will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to help communities implement policies and projects that will benefit efficiency, conservation, renewable fuels development, and greenhouse gas reductions. These measures are expected to create hundreds of jobs statewide. Connecticut’s funding will be administered by the State Energy Office, which will pass along 90 percent of the EECBG dollars to 143 local cities and counties that were not eligible for direct formula funding from DOE. Each of these local governments will receive at least $25,000, with additional funding according to population. The remaining ten percent of the state’s funding will be awarded competitively under a “Regional Projects Energy Grant Program” to support municipalities that choose to partner together at a regional level to reduce fossil fuel emissions and total energy use, and improve energy efficiency in key economic sectors. GEORGIA - $21,630,700 awarded today With EECBG Recovery Act funding, Georgia will work with utilities in assisting homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain hundreds of jobs statewide. State EECBG funds will be used as a grant opportunity for energy utilities in Georgia, which in turn, will create or expand on-bill financing options for their residential customers. The purpose of this program is to provide residents the upfront cost of energy efficient equipment and in-home services, while recovering that cost through a monthly charge on the customers’ regular utility bills. Local cities and counties that receive money from the state award will be selected through a competitive process, and these projects will involve energy efficiency retrofits or renewable energy projects on public facilities. ILLINOIS - $21,834,600 awarded today Illinois will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to improve state buildings through energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects, and provide financial assistance toward the purchase of hybrid, electric, or alternative-fueled vehicles in state fleets. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain hundreds of jobs statewide. The state intends to use the Illinois Association of Regional Councils (ILARC) and their member regional planning agencies to administer EECBG grants to smaller communities. ILARC will award funding to the approximately 25 regional planning agencies who will in turn request proposals from the local communities in their regions for projects that meet the goals of the EECBG program. KENTUCKY - $10,427,000 awarded today The State of Kentucky is receiving Recovery Act EECBG funding to improve energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energy across the state’s economic sectors. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain more than 50 jobs statewide. EECBG funding will be administered by Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet, in partnership with the Department of Local Government. Local cities and counties will be selected for energy efficiency or renewable energy project funding through a competitive solicitation. The state will put funding toward the establishment of the Kentucky Net-Zero Energy Schools Program, which will provide funding to one or more schools to install photovoltaic systems sufficient to bring the schools to net-zero (or near net-zero) energy use. Kentucky will use its remaining EECBG funds to develop an education and training program for local and state building code enforcement officers. LOUISIANA - $13,805,700 awarded today Louisiana will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to advance a wide variety of energy goals, including energy efficient transportation lighting, alternative fuels development, renewable energy and building energy code enforcement in cities and parishes across the state. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain green jobs statewide, as Louisiana will pass on 95 percent of the state’s EECBG funds through subgrants to local governments. Louisiana will initially make a population-based allocation to all parishes and incorporated cities that did not receive a direct DOE allocation. Additionally, Louisiana has developed a funding allocation strategy to equitably distribute the funds to all citizens of the state on a per capita basis. MARYLAND - $9,593,500 awarded today Maryland will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to improve energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energy across the state’s economic sectors. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain jobs statewide. Eighty-eight percent of the funds Maryland receives today will be passed along to the 13 counties and 147 municipalities that were not eligible for direct EECBG formula funding from the Department of Energy. These funds will support the goals of the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008 (which sets a target reduction in per capita electricity consumption and peak demand at fifteen percent by 2015); the Maryland Renewable Portfolio Standard (which requires twenty percent of the State’s electricity to come from renewable energy by 2022); or the Maryland Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act (which requires a twenty-five percent reduction by 2020). Municipalities and counties will be required to apply funds to facilities owned or operated by the respective governments. These improvements will lower the facilities’ energy bills, helping to shore up the budgets for the state and local governments. MICHIGAN - $19,599,600 awarded today Michigan will use its Recovery Act EECBG funds to substantially improve energy efficiency, which is a centerpiece of the state’s plan to transform its economy: “Jobs Today, Jobs Tomorrow.” Specifically, this funding will be used to support programs that will contribute to meeting the state’s aggressive goal to reduce fossil fuel generated electricity by 45 percent by 2012. Michigan’s EECBG funds will be administered by the Department of Labor, Energy and Economic Growth, Bureau of Energy Systems. Local cities and counties will be able to use their funds for a wide variety of energy efficiency and conservation activities, including building audits and retrofits, financial incentive programs, upgrades to traffic signals and streetlights, implementation and enforcement of advanced building codes, and installation of renewable energy technologies on government buildings. To ensure that these Recovery Act funds reach as many local cities and counties as possible, the state will encourage communities to partner together through multi-jurisdictional applications and to leverage other public and private resources. Michigan will use a separate competitive solicitation to award funds for Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Solid State Lighting projects. Subgrants will range from $50,000 to $250,000 and enable projects that will lower both energy and maintenance costs for local communities. Overall, these Recovery Act-funded initiatives will enhance Michigan’s ability to achieve its energy efficiency goals and support the energy needs and priorities of local communities, while creating or retaining hundreds of jobs statewide. MINNESOTA - $10,644,100 awarded today Minnesota will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to help the state meet its energy conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, primarily by enhancing the energy efficiency of local government facilities. The majority of these funds, administered by the Minnesota Office of Energy Security (OES), will be passed along to local cities and counties through two competitive award processes. The first solicitation will provide funding for all eligible EECBG activities, and applications will be ranked on multiple criteria including energy savings, jobs created and retained, carbon emission reductions, geographic diversity, and indirect economic value within the state. The second solicitation will provide awards strictly for energy efficiency improvements to existing local government facilities. Funds may be used for lighting upgrades, energy efficient windows, energy recommissioning, and other cost-effective energy projects that are ready for immediate implementation. This solicitation will supplement the Public Building Enhanced Energy Efficiency Program, which is currently under development. OES will use Minnesota’s remaining Recovery Act dollars to administer the program and provide local governments with technical assistance and support. Many green jobs are expected to be created or saved in the state as a result of today’s award. MISSISSIPPI - $9,593,500 awarded today Mississippi will use Recovery Act EECBG funding to establish the Sustainable Mississippi Communities Initiative (SMCI). The SMCI will work with communities across the state to increase energy efficiency, ensure sustainable development and enhanced economic growth while reducing adverse environmental impacts. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and they will create or retain green jobs statewide. With technical and financial assistance from the state, Mississippi communities will develop projects that encompass best practices to conserve resources, create green jobs and a market for those products and services, along with strategic planning for the future. Goals of the projects include a 25 percent reduction in building energy usage and optimal operations and maintenance processes and adoption of local building codes. Mississippi will work with communities to establish quantitative benchmarks to assure that progress can be measured and verified. MISSOURI - $12,568,100 awarded today Missouri will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to provide awards to local governments for energy efficiency projects and programs, and for public education and outreach regarding energy building codes. Missouri’s EECBG program will be administered by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and is expected to create more than 100 green jobs across the state. MDNR will put the majority of these funds toward a competitive solicitation to provide funding to local cities and counties with priority given to projects that maximize energy savings and jobs created, leverage funds from other resources, are sustainable beyond the grant period, and represent coordination between two or more municipalities or regions. MDNR will also use EECBG funding to conduct energy building code workshops for local government officials, homebuilders, and other interested parties. These workshops will provide information regarding building code criteria, the benefits of codes, code enforcement and related subjects. The goal of this initiative is to increase the number of local communities that adopt the latest edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, as the minimum energy building code for residential and commercial buildings. NEBRASKA - $9,593,500 awarded today Nebraska will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to improve lighting efficiency, complete building retrofits, and expand renewable energy in the state. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain more than 100 jobs statewide. Nebraska has set aggressive goals to improve energy efficiency and is targeting those projects that it believes will result in maximum energy savings. Sixty percent of the funds Nebraska receives today will be passed along to local governments. Nearly 583 cities and counties will be eligible to apply for these subgrants, and awardees will be selected through a competitive process. Priority will be given to projects that meet the identified energy efficiency needs of the state’s 83 counties and nearly 500 towns eligible for grants and will maximize benefits statewide. NEW HAMPSHIRE - $9,593,500 awarded today New Hampshire will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption and associated costs within municipalities. This will save or create more than 100 green jobs, while increasing market activity to facilitate economic sustainability and community well-being. Seventy percent of the funds New Hampshire receives will be competitively awarded to cities and counties for a variety of activities including financial incentive mechanisms, building retrofits, energy audits, and transportation programs. Recovery Act funds will also be used to inventory municipalities’ energy use and help communities create a road map process toward increased energy efficiency and decreased energy use and fossil fuel emissions. These road map processes will involve the basic education of energy planning principles and processes, community forums to evaluate needs and priorities, assessment of community capacity, and financial planning for future grants, projects, and initiatives. New Hampshire’s remaining funds will be used for conducting program workshops and ensuring accountability with all state and federal requirements. NEW YORK - $29,760,600 awarded today New York will use its Recovery Act funds to contribute to the State’s goal of meeting 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and renewable energy by 2015. Projects will address local priorities by reducing energy costs, improving building efficiency and transportation systems, and incorporating renewable energy into waste management practices. It is anticipated that these projects will create hundreds of jobs statewide. Ninety percent of New York’s funds will be competitively awarded using a process that equitably distributes funding to approximately ten regions across the state. Applications will be selected based on several factors including projected energy savings, greenhouse gas emission reduction, ability to implement projects expeditiously and participation in national and state programs focused on energy efficiency and green practices. The state’s remaining funds will be used to support the promotion and adoption of more stringent energy codes for buildings in New York State, and various implementation and support services to local communities responsible for assuring compliance and administrative costs. RHODE ISLAND - $9,593,500 awarded today Rhode Island will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to improve energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energy, which is estimated to save or create hundreds of green jobs. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) will create three funding pools to advance these goals. First, a Base Grant Program will use $5,386,075 to ensure an equitable, per capita distribution of funds to all of the state’s thirty-nine cities and towns regardless of whether or not they received a direct allocation from DOE. Second, a Competitive Grant Initiative will encourage communities large and small to compete for energy-efficiency grants totaling $3,155,226. Finally, Energy Performance Contracting Incentive Grants will leverage $885,679 with private funds in order to provide up-front financing for retrofits that will be carried out by energy service companies (ESCOs). This part of the state’s EECBG program is expected to deliver the greatest decreases in energy use and the largest increases in energy efficiency, energy conservation and cost savings. TEXAS - $45,638,100 awarded today The State of Texas is receiving Recovery Act EECBG funding to reduce fossil fuel emissions, decrease overall energy use, and improve energy efficiency statewide. These funds will be administered by the Texas State Energy Commission Office (SECO), which will redistribute the majority the state’s funds by population-based formula grants to the approximately 1,130 cities and 244 counties in Texas that did not receive direct EECBG funds from DOE. SECO will encourage localities applying for funds to utilize proven energy conservation measures that can be undertaken quickly and have a favorable return on investment. As part of the effort to maximize the impact and longevity of the Recovery Act funds received, SECO is working with private entities and investors to identify financial incentives that cities and counties can use to match money from the EECBG program. In addition, SECO, in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission, is also using EECBG funds to retrofit county courthouses and other buildings with energy efficiency and conservation measures. Projects undertaken with these Recovery Act dollars are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2,850,998 tons of CO2 annually, while creating hundreds of new green jobs within the state. WASHINGTON STATE - $10,645,900 awarded today Washington will use its EECBG Recovery Act funding to establish and support a competitive subgrant program for the implementation of greater energy efficiency measures statewide. The funds, to be administered by Washington’s Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CDET), will enable localities to better meet one of the most stringent energy codes in the nation. CDET will distribute more than $6 million of the state’s EECBG funding to local cities and counties with populations of less than 35,000 and 200,000 respectively. Grants will be awarded to recipients demonstrating feasible reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, longevity of activity benefits beyond the EECBG funding period, and at least a one-to-one ration for leveraged funds through public and private partnerships or other funding sources. The balance of the EECBG funding will be used for technical assistance and administering the program. The state will create an Energy Planning Program that will enable cities and counties to perform energy efficiency and conservation planning. In addition, the state will designate Resource Conservation Managers (RCM) to support the speedy implementation and overall progress of the Recovery Act-funded energy efficiency measures. The RCMs will provide oversight and accountability, ensuring that funds are being used for their appropriate designations. Successful implementation of Washington State’s program will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, while creating hundreds of jobs statewide. WISCONSIN - $11,743,000 awarded today Wisconsin will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to improve energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energy across the state’s economic sectors. These projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain jobs statewide. All of the funds Wisconsin receives today will be distributed to cities and counties not eligible for direct DOE funding through the EECBG program. Local governments will be selected through a competitive process, which will favor highly-leveraged projects and regional collaboration. As part of the process in awarding funding to local cities and counties, the state will develop information and application materials, conduct workshops explaining the program and application process, use teams with appropriate expertise to review and select applications, and monitor the funding throughout the program. Funds will primarily go to providing energy efficiency retrofits, energy efficiency and conservation programs for buildings and facilities, and installing energy efficient lighting. Funds also will be used to develop outreach and education efforts to the general public. WYOMING - $9,593,500 awarded today Wyoming will use its Recovery Act EECBG funding to increase energy conservation and efficiency at the local level. A primary focus of this funding will be to retrofit existing buildings to the latest efficiency standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Wyoming estimates that these improvements will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain nearly 100 jobs statewide. The Wyoming State Energy Office will set aside $5,756,100 for smaller cities and counties to implement a wide variety of projects, including municipal, residential, and commercial energy audits, building efficiency retrofits, street lighting and traffic signal upgrades, and establishing and enforcing advanced building codes. Of the remaining funds, $3,187,400 will be made available for all eligible applicants, including those cities and counties receiving a direct allocation, non-profit organizations, joint powers boards, special districts and Tribal entities. Projects under these awards will be limited to energy efficiency retrofits of existing buildings. ### |
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Air
Force Chief Calls for Guard, Active Duty Collaboration Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:28:00 -0500 |
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Lighting
and Electrical Systems Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:21:20 -0500 Lighting systems and electrical equipment deployed along the border range from telephone pole-style lights to stadium-type lights, and are used to illuminate the border at night. Damage to lighting and electrical systems may be caused by a variety of events such as the shooting out of lights, the stealing of copper wires from the lighting systems, or the knocking down of poles by storms or vehicles. (more) |
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NASA
Announces Screening of Space Shuttle Artifacts Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA is inviting eligible educational institutions, museums and other organizations to begin registering to screen potential space shuttle artifacts. |
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Army
Sends New Explosives Team to Train Iraqis Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:56:00 -0500 |
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CDC
Updates International H1N1 Situation Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0500 This situation report provides an update to the international situation as of September 11th, 2009. As of September 6th, the World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported over 277,607 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (2009 H1N1) with at least 3,205 deaths, which is an increase of over 23,401 cases and at least 368 deaths since August 30th. |
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School-Located
Vaccination Planning Materials and Templates Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0500 These documents were designed to provide information for planning and conducting school-located 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics that target school-aged children enrolled in school and potentially other groups in the community. The targeted audience for these materials is primarily state and local public health department immunization and preparedness staff who are responsible for carrying out 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination, but also education officials, school nurses, and others who are interested in planning and carrying out such activities. |
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Santa
Clara County Democratic Central Committee Meeting To see more details and RSVP |
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:26:00 -0500 |
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Deception
Perception Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:02:19 -0500 Deception, a problem that has created debate among everyone from game show contestants to the CIA. |
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Obama Administration Delivers More than
$60 Million for Weatherization Programs in Six States and Territories Recovery Act funding to expand weatherization assistance programs, create jobs and weatherize nearly 17,000 homes in American Samoa, Northern Arapahoe Tribe, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Tennessee and the U.S. Virgin Islands WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the Department of Energy is providing more than $60 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand weatherization assistance programs in American Samoa, Northern Arapaho Tribe, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding, along with additional funds to be disbursed after the grantees meet certain Recovery Act milestones, will help to weatherize nearly 17,000 homes, lowering energy costs for low-income families that need it, reducing pollution, and creating green jobs across the country. “These awards demonstrate the Obama Administration’s strong commitment to moving quickly as part of the country’s economic recovery -- creating jobs and doing important work for the American people -- while ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly," said Secretary Chu. "Today’s investments will save money for hard working families, reduce pollution, strengthen local economies, and help move America toward a clean energy future.” These states and territories will receive 40 percent of their total weatherization funding authorized under the Recovery Act today, adding to the initial 10 percent of each funding allocation that was previously awarded for training and ramp-up activities. The remaining 50 percent of funds will be released after they meet specific reporting, oversight and accountability milestones required by the Recovery Act. The states may spend up to 20 percent of their total funds to hire and train workers. DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program will be available to families making up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level – or about $44,000 a year for a family of four. Weatherization projects allow low-income families to save money by making their homes more energy efficient, which results in average savings of 32 percent for heating bills and savings of hundreds of dollars per year on overall energy bills. States and territories will spend an average of $6,500 to weatherize each home. The Recovery Act includes a strong commitment to oversight and accountability, while emphasizing the need to quickly deliver funding to states to help create new jobs and stimulate local economies. The following states and territories received weatherization funding today: AMERICAN SAMOA - $287,804 awarded today American Samoa will use its Recovery Act funds to weatherize approximately 225 homes over the next three years. To start, services will be performed on the island of Tutuila, where 97 percent of the territory’s population resides, and may be expanded to other islands in the future. American Samoa’s Territorial Energy Office (TEO) will oversee the program and perform weatherization services directly, reducing administrative costs. Homes occupied by the elderly, disabled or families with children will be given priority. The territory will also give preference to households with a high energy burden or large energy use. Weatherization activities will include the installation of cost effective compact fluorescent lights, solar water heaters, refrigerators, window air conditioners, and low-flow faucets and showerheads. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the territory will receive nearly $360,000 in additional funding, for a total of almost $720,000. NORTHERN ARAPAHO TRIBE- $382,484 awarded today The Northern Arapaho Tribe will use Recovery Act funds to weatherize approximately 125 homes over the next three years on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. The program will prioritize homes with emergency or life-threatening conditions, homes with the elderly or disabled, families with young children under six, or households with high energy burdens. The Northern Arapaho Tribe will also use Recovery Act funds to educate weatherization clients regarding ways to save energy in their homes, such as thermostat setbacks and efficiently using draperies, lighting and appliances. The program will also provide clients with educational materials to explain how each of the weatherization measures works to lower energy use in the home. By educating and involving homeowners on how best to reduce their energy consumption, the program hopes to encourage them to adopt further energy management habits in their homes and motivate others across the reservation to save energy. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the tribe will receive almost $480,000 in additional funding, for a total of more than $950,000. NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS - $318,082 awarded today The Northern Mariana Islands will use Recovery Act funds to weatherize approximately 175 homes over the next three years. The commonwealth’s funds will be administered by the Department of Public Works, Energy Division, and since this is the first time that the Northern Mariana Islands have been included in the Weatherization Assistance Program, the territory will emphasize training and technical assistance. Weatherization workers and administrators will be trained to maximize energy savings in homes, minimize production costs, protect the health and safety of the clients and workers, and ensure transparency and accountability in the program. The Energy Division will also perform inspections on 100% of all weatherized homes to ensure the effectiveness of the commonwealth’s weatherization program. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the commonwealth will receive almost $400,000 in additional funding, for a total of more than $795,000. PUERTO RICO - $19,546,235 awarded today Puerto Rico will use its Recovery Act funds to weatherize approximately 5,500 homes over the next three years. The Energy Affairs Administration (EAA) will oversee the program and will work with the Infrastructure Financing Authority (AFI) to provide weatherization services throughout the island. While Puerto Rico is new to the Weatherization Assistance Program, AFI has significant experience in renovating low-income housing in Puerto Rico. The organizations will work together closely to maintain and improve work quality and delivery, including rigorous field monitoring and an extensive training and technical assistance program. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the commonwealth will receive over $24 million in additional funding, for a total of nearly $49 million. TENNESSEE - $39,644,840 awarded today Tennessee will use its Recovery Act funding to weatherize more than 10,500 homes over the next three years. These funds will be administered by the state’s Department of Human Services’ Division of Adult and Family Services. Tennessee will give the highest priority for weatherization services to those households occupied by the elderly (60 years and older), the disabled, and families with children under six years old, as well as those who have been on a weatherization waiting list for more than three years. Other priority homes will include those with six or more persons and those that have applied to receive energy assistance. Tennessee’s weatherization office will closely track and monitor the program’s expenses and number of homes weatherized, including inspections of completed work. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the state will receive nearly $50 million in additional funding, for a total of more than $99 million. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - $566,172 awarded today The U.S. Virgin Islands will use its Recovery Act funding to weatherize approximately 430 homes over the next three years, with homes weatherized on all three main islands: St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. These funds will be administered by the Virgin Islands Energy Office, a division under the territory’s Governor’s Office. The territory will prioritize weatherization services for the elderly (60 years or older), disabled, families with children five years old or younger, and those households with high energy burdens or energy use. The Virgin Islands Energy Office has also designated 3 percent of its weatherization funding to address health and safety issues in the homes, including mold, mildew, and electrical safety. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the territory will receive an additional $700,000, for a total more than $1.4 million. # # # |
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OIG:
Bureau of Consular Affairs Office of the Executive Director (ISP-CA-05-05)
Sept 05 |
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OIG:
Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (ISP-I-09-35A) July 09 |
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U.S.-China High Technology Working Group
Registration Now Available Online Please visit http://www.bis.doc.gov for more information. |
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Mullen
Answers Questions at Virtual Town Hall Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:06:00 -0500 |
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Statement
on DHS Secretary's Upcoming New Mexico Trip Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Las Cruces, N.M., to deliver remarks on border security at the Domenici Legacy Conference on Public Policy at New Mexico State University. |
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Informed Compliance Publications for U.S. Customs and Border Protection This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Request
For Withholding Information From Public Disclosure For Beaver
Valley Nuclear Power Station, Unit No. 2 (TAC No. ME0349) |
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NASA
Sets Media Credentials Deadlines for Next Space Shuttle Flight Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA has set media accreditation deadlines for the next space shuttle flight to the International Space Station. |
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DoD
Announces New Information-Sharing Access to Help Fusion Centers
Combat Terrorism Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:00 -0500 |
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Join
Jeff Barton for Lunch To see more details and RSVP |
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : El Salvador (09/09) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:43:29 -0500 |
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Former
Employee of U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia Admits
Using Defendants’ Identities to Commit Fraud |
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Donley
Highlights Guard Contributions, Future Efforts Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:43:00 -0500 |
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Campaign Finance Summary Releases for Federal Election Commission This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. |
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Antibodies
that neutralize HIV-1 reveal New Target for Vaccine Researchers have discovered 2 new human antibodies that neutralize the virus that causes AIDS. The finding points to a promising new target for vaccine development. |
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Sheriff's
Office Earns Award for Military Support Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:06:00 -0500 |
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This week, as part of National Preparedness
Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)
Community Preparedness Division is excited to announce the addition
of several new social media tools on CitizenCorps.gov, including
widgets, web banners, and RSS feeds. Citizen Corps Web Banners: www.citizencorps.gov/councils/banners.shtm
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H1N1
Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses Announced Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0500 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano joined Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Division Deputy Director Daniel Jernigan to announce a preparedness guide to assist small businesses in planning for the H1N1 flu. |
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Remarks
of Chairman Gary Gensler, New Republic and International Securities
Exchange |
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CFTC
Advisory Committee to Discuss Energy and Environmental Markets,
September 14, 2009 |
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of September 7, 2009 This bulletin provides a summary of new
vulnerabilities that have been http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB09-257.html |
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THE
WHIP PACK | BILL TEXT & BACKGROUND | WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14,
2009 |
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Event: EVENING BROWN BAG - CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS ON NOVEMBER BALLOT To see more details and RSVP |
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DOE Recognizes Green Power Network Leaders
· Bonneville Environmental Foundation
(Portland, OR) - Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is
a non-profit supplier of green power, founded in Portland, Oregon
in 1998. BEF aspires to achieve significant environmental benefits
by re-investing the profits from the sale of their green power
products in renewable energy development. Since 2000, BEF and
its partners have supported over 2.5 million MWh of renewable
energy generation throughout the United States.
· Madison Gas and Electric Company (Madison, WI) - Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) is a regulated, investor-owned utility and the main subsidiary of MGE Energy, Inc. MGE’s green power initiative, composed of an expanded “Green Power Tomorrow” program along with the Clean Power Partners program, was established to create alternative and affordable renewable energy sources. In 2008, MGE expanded its Wind Power program to 152 million kWh and renamed the expanded program “Green Power Tomorrow.” By adding new wind resources in Wisconsin and local, customer-owned solar systems to the program supply, MGE was able to offer more customers the option to support renewable energy development, while also reducing the price premium from 2.68 cents/kWh to 1 cent/kWh above standard electricity rates.
· Puget Sound Energy (Bellevue,
WA) - Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has offered its Green Power Program
to the Pacific Northwest since 2002, providing both commercial
and residential customers the option to participate. In 2008,
the program serviced more than 20,000 participants, and produced
more than 290 million kWh in sales. Since its inception, PSE’s
Green Power Program has consistently been on NREL’s list
of Top Ten Utility Green Power Programs. -DOE- |
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FBI
Releases 2008 Crime Stats for Oregon, Washington |
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The
FBI New Orleans Division's website has a new look...check it
out. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. |
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Constitution
Day 2009 Marked by Judiciary Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:14:00 -0500 The U.S. Constitution turns 222 years old on September 17, 2009, and the nation's federal courts are using the occasion to drive home two important lessons for high school students and others. |
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Washington, DC September 14, 2009 |
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Washington, DC September 14, 2009 |
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U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - September 14 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:50:51 -0500 |
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NASA
to Release First Results from Lunar Mission Thursday, Sept. 17 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA will showcase new images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's seven instruments and provide updates about the topography of the moon's south pole during a news conference at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 17. |
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Updated
National Drug Code Dictionary (9/14/09) |
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BJA
Fact Sheet: Back on Track: A Problem-Solving Reentry Court (9/14/09) |
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ENRD
100th Anniversary:Water Rights and Reclamation (9/14/09) |
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Crime
in the United States, 2008 (9/14/09) |
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Flag
and General Officer Announcements Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:52:00 -0500 |
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General
Officer Assignments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:55:00 -0500 |
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DoD
Contracts for September 14, 2009 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:09:00 -0500 |
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Ohio Young Democrats Sept. 2009 newsletter "Want to know what young Dems in the
Buckeye state have been talking about lately? Visit http://www.ohioyd.org
to read the Sept. 2009 OYD newsletter
to find out. Read about President Obama's recent visit to Ohio,
Ohio Senate Democrats' efforts to aid the auto industry, tributes
to Senator Ted Kennedy and more." |
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Contact: Katie Grant Hoyer Statement on Obama Speech on Regulatory Reform WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after
President Barack Obama marked the one-year anniversary of the
collapse of Lehman Brothers with a speech on the need for financial
regulatory reform: ### |
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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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Particle
Beam Radiation Therapy Promising but Unproven for Treating Cancer Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500 Particle beam radiation therapy, a technology used to treat several types of cancer, is considered by some clinicians to be better than traditional radiation, but there is limited evidence about its safety compared with other types of radiation therapy, according to a new comparative effectiveness report funded by AHRQ. More |
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Group
Reservations and Convention housing for convention and destination
planners |
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CONFERENCE:
Keeping the World Working During the H1N1 Pandemic: Protecting
Employee Health, Critical Operations, and Customer Relations
Conference Date: September 22-23, 2009 Conference Website: www.cidrapsource.com/summit Conference Location: Minneapolis Marriott City Center 30 South 7th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
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Top
News Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:26:17 -0500 NATO headquarters in Baghdad has a new home. |
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Mandatory
H1N1 Vaccinations for DoD personnel Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:26:06 -0500 Vaccinations against the H1N1 flu virus will be mandatory for all uniformed personnel. |
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California
Film Executives Convicted of Bribing Thai Tourism Official Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:41:11 -0500 Gerald Green and Patricia Green, Los Angeles-area film executives, were found guilty of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and money laundering in relation to a sophisticated bribery scheme that enabled the defendants to obtain a series of Thai government contracts, including valuable contracts to manage and operate Thailand's yearly film festival. |
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Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Washington, DC September 14, 2009 |
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University
of Florida College Democrats Meeting To see more details and RSVP |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton September 14, 2009 |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton September 14, 2009 |
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Department
of Defense Media Schedule 9/15/2009 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:56:00 -0500 |
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualties Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:03:00 -0500 |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton September 14, 2009 |
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: P5+1 Talks With Iran Being Planned
for October 1st Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 |
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: U.S. Assumes Seat on the UN Human
Rights Council Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 |
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HHS
Awards $35 Million to States for Increasing Adoption Care Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $35 million to 38 states and Puerto Rico for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care. |
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Latina
Women of NASA |
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NASA
Hispanic Astronauts |
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HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 14,
2009 |
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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON AND SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TOM VILSACK ON NORMAN BORLAUG We were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, whose pioneering agricultural research improved the lives of millions of people around the world and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. Only Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Elie Wiesel have been similarly honored with all three awards. A native of Iowa, Dr. Borlaug's plant breeding research and efforts to increase food crop productivity resulted in high yields that helped feed people far beyond our borders, especially growing populations in developing countries in Latin America and Asia. Dr. Borlaug's passion for harnessing science to provide meaningful benefits in people's daily lives continues to inspire us as we work to meet the global challenges posed by disease, hunger, and poverty. His life-long commitment to the developing world and the broad impact of his work demonstrate the important role that science must play in achieving global progress. We salute Dr. Borlaug and his achievements, and offer our thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. # |
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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
15, 2009 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour “One Minutes” (Unlimited) |
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VACANCY:
NEAG09765860, Physical Scientist (YD-1301-03), U.S. Army Environmental
Command, Office of the Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Opens Friday, September 11, 2009 ends September
17, 2009 |
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Government
of Canada launches call for proposals for capital projects that
support seniors from Canada News Centre - Funding applicants The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), today launched a call for proposals under the Capital Assistance component of the New Horizons for Seniors Program. |
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GE,
Hyundai get $2.65 bln Kuwait power contract SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- GE Energy,
a unit of General Electric Co. , said Monday that it and Hyundai
Heavy Industries received a $2.65 billion contract to build a
2,000-megawatt power plant in Kuwait. GE, whose share of the
contract is valued at $1.3 billion, said it will supply equipment
and long-term services along with three combined-cycle power
blocks. Also, GE will operate and maintain the government-owned
plant for seven years after it goes online sometime in 2011. |
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Natural
gas futures jump 8% NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Natural gas futures
jumped 8% on Monday, continuing their rally from last week, as
traders bet the commodity's year-long slide ended as fall approaches.
Natural gas for October delivery last gained 25 cents, or 8.3%,
to $3.21 per million British thermal units on the New York Mercantile
Exchange. Natural gas futures were very volatile last week, slumping
9% on Friday after surging 15% on Wednesday. "Only the risk
that inventories could potentially reach a capacity of 3,900bn
cubic feet this autumn is a plausible explanation," analysts
at Commerzbank said in a note. "We are convinced that hedge
funds' actions are responsible for these developments."
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TSX
up for third straight day from canada.com National News Canadian stocks fell in early trading Monday on lower commodity prices and concern over a possible trade dispute between the United States and China. |
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Intel
unveils reorganization; veteran exec leaves from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Intel unveils a major reorganization, focused on the world's biggest chip maker's ability to develop and manufacture microprocessors. |
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CANADA:
Ontario to post government expense accounting online from CBC | Canadian News Ontario has announced new measures aimed at putting an end to recent controversies over government expense claims - including posting expenses from cbainet ministers online. |
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Treasury
sees slow exit from bank aid programs WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Obama administration
said Monday that it would only slowly shut down emergency bank
lending programs enacted in the wake of the financial crisis
because it was not clear yet that the recovery in the financial
sector seen to date was sustainable. "The process of exit
will be prudent, not hasty," Treasury said in a report timed
for release just prior to President Obama's noon speech on Wall
Street. Administration officials said Obama will try to breathe
new life into administration plans to strengthen the financial
regulatory system. The push for new rules for Wall Street has
been overshadowed by the health-care debate. |
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S&P
reiterates strong buy rating on Chevron NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- S&P Equity
Research on Monday reiterated its strong buy rating on Chevron
Corp. after the oil giant formally OK'd plans to build the Gorgon
LNG facilty along with Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell . "With
resources of more than 40 trillion cubic feet gas with an estimated
life of at least 40 years, we like the deal, which should provide
long-term earnings stability to the Gorgon participants,"
S&P said in a note to clients. |
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Reforms
should pass this year, Obama says from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama
urges Congress to pass regulatory reform from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama:
financial industry will require transparency from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama
says taxpayers can't back up Wall Street from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama
says normalcy can't lead to complacency from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama:
need for government intervention in financial industry 'waning' from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama
says financial storms 'beginning to clear' from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Obama
calls for 'common sense' financial rules from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories President Barack Obama calls for "common sense" rules on the financial industry, one year after the start of a crisis that brought Wall Street to its knees and left investors around the world poorer and the U.S. financial landscape dramatically changed. |
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Full
text of President Obama's speech about the one-year anniversary
of the financial crisis from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories The full text of President Barack Obama’s speech about the one-year anniversary of the financial crisis, as prepared for delivery in New York on Monday. |
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Obama
warns Wall Street from canada.com World News U.S. President Barack Obama pledged Monday that the American government's continued goal is to pull back from its intrusions into the national economy, but added that recovery of the country's financial system will take "more time." |
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Romer:
systemic risk regulation important from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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White
House's Romer sees 'very good' signs U.S. growing again WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Obama administration
is seeing "very good" signs that the U.S. economy is
beginning to grow again, a top White House aide said Monday.
But Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer added
in a CNBC interview that bank lending is still not where it needs
to be. Romer spoke after President Barack Obama urged new financial
regulatory reforms this year in a speech. She said regulating
systemic risk will be an important reform. |
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E-Trade
told to pump $100 million more in its bank from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories E-Trade Financial says that one of its regulators told the company to pump another $100 million into its bank to bolster the unit’s capital. |
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Mining
execs get bigger salaries, smaller bonuses in '09 from CBC | Ticker Salaries for Canadian mining company chief executives rose by nine per cent in 2009, despite an industry slowdown during the global recession, but cash bonuses fell by 18 per cent, according to a new report. |
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Canada
equities benchmark records new yearly high from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Energy and financial stocks lift the Canadian equity market to its highest close this year, but a slump among material stocks caps gains on the benchmark. |
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Twitter
users more numerous than thought: study SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Research
firm eMarketer Inc. revised its estimate for the number of people
who will use online microblogging service Twitter this year at
least once per month on Monday, increasing its forecast to 18
million from 12.1 million. The upward revision was the result
of "huge gains" seen by closely-held Twitter in the
first quarter, eMarketer said in a statement. The outlook was
tempered, however, by indications that "large numbers of
users are abandoning Twitter after a short period of experimentation,"
eMarketer said. By 2010, eMarketer expects that 15.5% of all
U.S. adult Internet users will use Twitter. |
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Stocks
turn higher in broad upturn; GE tops Dow-30 SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks
headed higher in afternoon trading Monday, with all sectors on
the S&P 500 gaining and General Electric Co. leading the
Dow Jones Industrial Average . The S&P 500 rose nearly 5
points, or 0.4%, to 1,047. The Dow-30 gained 12 points, or 0.1%,
to 9,618. The Nasdaq Composite gained 7 points, or 0.3%, to 2,088.
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U.S.
stocks end with gains after financials turn NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on
Monday finished with modest gains after financial shares shed
earlier declines to turn higher late in the session. The Dow
Jones Industrial Average added 21.39 points, or 0.2%, to 9,626.80.
The S&P 500 Index rose 6.61 points, or 0.6%, to 1,049.34,
while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 10.88 points, or 0.5%, to
end at 2,091.78. |
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Shares
in Japan Airlines soar on takeover speculation from CBC | Ticker Shares of Japan Airlines Corp. surge amid speculation that American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are vying to buy stakes in the money-losing carrier. |
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Honduras
envoy says "ordered out" of UN rights body from canada.com World News The Honduran ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Monday he had been ordered out of the UN Human Rights Council after other Latin American countries accused him of representing an "illegal" regime. |
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Advisers
upbeat on U.S., international stocks from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Investment advisers are more bullish about U.S. stocks than they've been in more than two years, with many seeing the recession ending soon. |
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U.S.
stocks finish with modest gains from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Japan's
Topix gains 0.2% in early trading from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Japan's
Nikkei rises 0.5% in opening minutes from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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South
Korea's Kospi rises 0.8% in opening minutes from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Australia
S&P/ASX 200 up 0.2% in early action from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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Fujii
tapped to be Japan finance minister from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Japan's prime minister-designate taps fiscal conservative Hirohisa Fujii to serve as finance minister in his administration. |
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Japan's
Nikkei ends morning session up 0.1% from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines |
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