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    German
    exit polls point to Merkel re-election

    Posted: 01:26 PM ET

    BERLIN, Germany (CNN) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel
    defeated her foreign minister Sunday to win another four-year
    term, according to exit polls reported by German television network
    NTV.

    

    
Bill
    Clinton: ‘Vast opposition conspiracy’ as ‘virulent’
    as ever

    Posted: 03:46 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (CNN) — The “vast right-wing conspiracy”
    that attacked him during his presidency has been weakened, but
    continues to operate against President Barack Obama, former President
    Bill Clinton said Sunday.

    
On NBC’s “Meet the Press,”
    Clinton was asked about the term his wife Hillary Clinton, now
    Secretary of State, famously coined. “Is it still there?”
    asked host David Gregory.

    
“Oh, you bet. Sure it is. It’s
    not as strong as it was, because America’s changed demographically,
    but it’s as virulent as it was,” said the former president.
    “I mean, they’re saying things about him [Obama] —
    you know, it’s like when they accused me of murder and all
    that stuff they did,” Clinton said, in an apparent reference
    to conspiracy theories surrounding the suicide of White House
    deputy counsel Vince Foster.

    

    
U.S.
    Department of State Interview With Harry Smith of Face the Nation

    
Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Secretary of State

    New York, NY

    
September 25, 2009
 

    
Kansas Young Democrats - Planning for
    the future.

    
Friends,

    
During the Presidential election cycle
    we saw an outpour of young voters working for change and going
    to the polls. President Obama has voiced the importance of youth
    numerous times since he took office and even credits the youth
    with the success of his campaign. Needless to say young voters
    Nationwide are a powerful and motivated force. The youth in Kansas
    are no different. I was recently elected to be the new President
    of the Kansas Young Democrats.

    
As President I hope to increase the number
    of chartered chapters and the membership with in each chapter,
    build relations with local elected officials and other youth
    based organizations, and establish a monthly call to service
    where each month at least one chapter of the Kansas Young Democrats
    will hold a community service project, establish an online presence,
    and host a Young Democrats of America conference in partnership
    with Washington Days this coming February (which, as of this
    past week, we are currently in the bidding process for). These
    are just some of the ways we will be working to make a difference
    statewide and give back to the communities we live in.

    
The Young Democrats of America Conference
    partnership with Washington Days will bring about 200 active
    and motivated young democrats from around the Nation to Kansas,
    in addition to all the great democrats we have every year. This
    would be a mutual benefit to all involved. We have already set
    the wheels in motion on this, and things are looking good. I
    recently met with our Executive Director of the state party about
    this and he is more than willing to help bring this to Kansas.

    
The Kansas Young Democrats are often viewed
    as the youth arm of the party. We are the people who come out
    and canvass for campaigns and work diligently to coordinate the
    campaigns each election year. This is why I am writing you today.
    We need you. In order for the Kansas Young Democrats to be able
    to attend the national conferences, attend training sessions,
    have an up to date website, bring the National Conference to
    Kansas, and be able to organize statewide - we need your support.
    Our current fundraising goal is $15,000 in order to help pay
    off previous debts, fund the our portion of the conference and
    invest in building the Kansas Young Democrats. Would you be able
    to help us reach our goal by donating? The check you write today
    will have an immediate impact on the fiuture of the young Democrats
    in Kansas and the role we will play in helping to get fellow
    democrats elected in Kansas. If you can give $50, $100, $250,
    or $500 please do so today and help us to help to make Kansas
    a little bluer. Thank you for your support.

    
Checks can be made out to 'Kansas Young
    Democrats'

    
Please send your contribution to:

    
ATTN: Colin Curtis

    Kansas Young Democrats

    1306 Yuma

    Manhattan, KS 66502

    
Democratically yours,

    
Colin A. Curtis

    State President

    Kansas Young Democrats

    U.S.
    officials: Iran must prove peaceful intent of hidden nuclear
    program

    Posted: 12:26 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (CNN) — Top U.S. officials say the underground
    nuclear

    facility that Iran revealed last week is illegal and likely intended
    for

    military purposes.

    

    Report:
    Exit polls show Merkel retains office

    Posted: 12:43 PM ET

    BERLIN, Germany (CNN) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel
    defeated her foreign minister Sunday to win another four-year
    term, according to exit polls reported by German television network
    NTV.

    


    



    
Gates
    lays out non-military options to deal with Iran

    Posted: September 27th, 2009 09:27 AM ET

    
From CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart

    
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Defense Secretary
    Robert Gates says Iran’s secret underground nuclear facility
    revealed this week is illegal and likely intended for military
    purposes.



    

    Gates
    calls Iran nuclear facility illegal, probably for non-peaceful
    use

    Posted: 09:46 AM ET

    WASHINGTON (CNN) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Iran’s
    secret underground nuclear facility revealed this week is illegal
    and likely intended for military purposes.

    


    Gates:
    more time needed to decide on troop levels in Afghanistan

    Posted: 09:45 AM ET

    WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Afghanistan conflict has proven more
    difficult than anticipated, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said
    in echoing President Barack Obama’s deliberative approach
    on whether to send more troops.

    

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Russia
    Urges Restraint Over Iran Nuclear News

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has questioned assumptions
    that Tehran was hiding nuclear secrets and accused Western governments
    of withholding knowledge of a second Iranian uranium-enrichment
    plant. The tone hints at new obstacles ahead of key talks on
    Iran that U.S. President Barack Obama says "take on added
    urgency."

    
As
    Germany Votes, Afghan Mission Gets Growing Attention

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    Germany are going to the polls for national elections after months
    of campaigning focused on economic issues. But there is another
    issue that has increasingly made its way into the political debate
    this year despite being long considered a no-go area: Germany's
    military mission in Afghanistan.

    
Japan
    to formulate alternative Afghan support plan before Obama visit

    
from Japan News latest RSS headlines -
    Big News Network.com 

    TOKYO, Sept. 27 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Japan plans to formulate
    reconstruction support measures for Afghanistan in lieu of a
    refueling mission in the Indian Ocean before U.S. President Barack
    Obama's vis...
 

    
Future
    Needs and Capabilities of U.S. Land Forces

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Transformation MiPAL has been updated with a Small Wars Journal
    article analyzing the future needs and capabilities of U.S. land
    forces, a Congressional Research Service report providing background
    information on the U.S. Air Force's next-generation bomber, an
    Instituto Affari Internazionali report assessing Europe's interests
    in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program, the Joint Concept
    Development Vision distributed by the U.S. Joint Forces Command,
    and remarks by the Deputy Secretary of Defense detailing the
    Department of Defense's perspectives on the new direction in
    defense. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
    the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

    
Domestic
    and International Impacts of China's Media and Information Controls

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The China MiPAL has been updated with a hearing before the U.S.-China
    Economic and Security Review Commission examining the domestic
    and international impacts of China's media and information controls,
    a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace article analyzing
    China's economic rebound, a series of Naval War College Review
    articles evaluating the responses of U.S. allies to China's growing
    presence in regional economic and security affairs and assessing
    China's antiship ballistic missile capabilities, an Air and Space
    Power Journal article reviewing recent U.S. and Chinese antisatellite
    activities, a Brookings Institution article analyzing the role
    of coalitions in China's domestic politics, a Congressional Research
    Service report providing background information on China's holdings
    of U.S. securities, and an Australian Defence College report
    assessing the potential impact of the expansion of the Chinese
    military capability on the stability of the Western Pacific.
    Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
    on this country - the newest updates are in bold.

    
Impact
    of U.S. Counternarcotics and Security Efforts on U.S. Relations
    in the Region

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Western Hemisphere Regional Policy Overview has been updated
    with a Washington Quarterly article analyzing Venezuela's foreign
    policy, a State Department press statement on the situation in
    Honduras, remarks by the Secretary of State with the Costa Rican
    President and Foreign Minister, a Foreign Policy in Focus article
    assessing the international policy implications of state involvement
    in the production of oil in Latin America, a Brookings Institution
    article examining the impact of U.S. counternarcotics and security
    efforts in Latin America on U.S. relations in the region, remarks
    by the President of Russia and President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela
    on the Russia-Venezuela partnership, and a Center for Strategic
    and International Studies report analyzing Cuba's outlook on
    economic, defense, societal, and foreign policy matters. Please
    see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
    region - the newest updates are in bold.
 

    
Obama's
    Trilateral Meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian
    Authority President

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
    updated with President Obama's remarks at the trilateral meeting
    with the Israeli Prime Minister and the Palestinian Authority
    President, a briefing by the Special Envoy for Middle East Peace
    with an overview of the trilateral meeting, a Washington Institute
    for Near East Policy article analyzing the domestic political
    situation in Lebanon, a RAND Corporation report assessing the
    implications of barriers to dissemination of creative works in
    the Arab world on efforts to counter extremist messages, a Carnegie
    Endowment for International Peace article examining the impact
    of the global economic crisis on the Maghreb, and a Congressional
    Research Service report providing background information on U.S.
    relations with Libya. Please see the Recently Added Documents
    section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are
    in bold.

    
Afghanistan:
    U.S. Strategy

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Afghanistan MiPAL has been updated with an interview of the
    Secretary of State on the Obama Administration's strategy review
    for Afghanistan, a Congressional hearing examining efforts to
    counter the threat of failure in Afghanistan, an International
    Council on Security and Development report assessing the domestic
    political situation in Afghanistan, Congressional testimony by
    the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the future of U.S.
    strategy in Afghanistan, a transcript of a Carnegie Endowment
    for International Peace event analyzing the realities of the
    situation on the ground in Afghanistan, an Afghanistan Research
    and Evaluation Unit report examining Afghan perceptions of democratization,
    a Center on International Cooperation report assessing the costs
    of private security in Afghanistan, a Congressional Research
    Service report providing background on the United Nations Assistance
    Mission in Afghanistan, a report by the Secretary-General of
    the United Nations on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications
    for international peace and security, and the North Atlantic
    Treaty Organization's comprehensive report on Afghanistan for
    2009. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the
    latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.

    
Potential
    for Saudi Arabia to Influence Iran through Oil Policies

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Saudi Arabia MiPAL has been updated with remarks by the Secretary
    of State on the partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia,
    a Washington Institute for Near East Policy article analyzing
    the potential for Saudi Arabia to influence Iran through oil
    policies, and an Institute for Gulf Affairs report arguing that
    the government of Saudi Arabia is contributing to the global
    threat of terrorism. Please see the Recently Added Documents
    section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are
    in bold.
 

    
The
    Role of Nongovernmental Organizations in Assisting with Disaster
    Recovery

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with Congressional
    testimony by a Department of Homeland Security official detailing
    the Department's strategic vision for its intelligence mission,
    Congressional hearings examining the threat of the H1N1 flu and
    providing an update on the Secure Border Initiative, Government
    Accountability Office reports calling for a national strategy
    for the oversight of high-containment laboratories, assessing
    threats to the Department of Defense's strategic nuclear weapons
    security, and providing recommendations for the assessment of
    border fencing as part of the Secure Border Initiative, remarks
    by the Director of National Intelligence on threats to the nation's
    cyber infrastructure, and a RAND Corporation report evaluating
    the role of nongovernmental organizations in assisting with long-term
    human recovery following disasters. Please see the Recently Added
    Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates
    are in bold.

    
Obama
    Administration's Policy on South Asia

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The South and Central Asia Regional Policy Overview has been
    updated with an Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses article
    analyzing India's relations with Tajikistan, State Department
    briefings providing details on the bilateral meeting with Turkmenistan
    and on the Obama Administration's policy on South Asia, and remarks
    by the Secretary of State with the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.
    Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest
    on this region - the newest updates are in bold.

    
Weapons
    of Mass Destruction: Obama's Remarks at the United Nation Security
    Council Summit on Nuclear Non-Proliferation

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Weapons of Mass Destruction MiPAL has been updated with the
    President's remarks at the United Nations Security Council Summit
    on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Disarmament, a Congressional
    hearing reviewing the Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention
    and Preparedness Act of 2008, the text of the North Atlantic
    Treaty Organization's "Comprehensive, Strategic-Level Policy
    for Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
    (WMD) and Defending Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological
    and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats," an EastWest Institute report
    providing a series of proposals for multilaterally eliminating
    the threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Strategic Insights
    articles featuring analysis on the international community and
    the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's efforts to handle current
    and future global nuclear weapon threats. Please see the Recently
    Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest
    updates are in bold.
 

    
Iraq:
    Assessing the State of Kurdish Politics in Iraq

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Iraq MiPAL has been updated with a Congressional hearing
    examining the United Nations Chapter VII Mandates and the U.S.-Iraq
    Bilateral Agreement, a Congressional Research Service report
    providing an overview on Iraqi civilian, police, and security
    forces casualty statistics, a lecture by a Hudson Institute expert
    analyzing prospects for the future of the situation in Iraq,
    and an Association of the United States Army report assessing
    the state of Iraqi Kurdish politics. Please see the Recently
    Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
    newest updates are in bold.

    
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U.S.
    urges Arabs to support Abbas on peace talks

    
from Reuters: Politics 

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States urged Arab states on Saturday
    to provide political backing for the Palestinians to begin peace
    talks with Israel even if a freeze on Jewish settlements in the
    West Bank is not in place.
 

    
Obama
    touts 'new era' of foreign policy

    
from Politico.com: Politics by Harry Siegel

    In his weekly address, President Obama said “Iran must pursue
    a new course or face consequences."

    
Obama
    links civil rights, health care

    
from Politico.com: Politics by Nia-Malika
    Henderson

    He makes an impassioned plea for health care reform, placing
    it in the tradition of the civil rights struggle.

    
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    Option (TIO): Financial Management Service

    
from FMS Publications 

    Updated 9/23/2009: Treasury will invest excess operating cash
    through reverse repurchase transactions (repos). The Repo Program
    is an investment opportunity offered to Treasury Tax and Loan
    (TT&L) depositaries and is designed to supplement existing
    investment alternatives available through the Treasury's Investment
    Program. The program i
 

    
Overview:
    Treasury Investment Program and Term Investment Option (TIO):
    Financial Management Service

    
from FMS Publications 

    Updated 9/23/2009: Treasury will invest excess operating cash
    through reverse repurchase transactions (repos). The Repo Program
    is an investment opportunity offered to Treasury Tax and Loan
    (TT&L) depositaries and is designed to supplement existing
    investment alternatives available through the Treasury's Investment
    Program. The program i

    
VIDEO:
    Pres. Obama Weekly Address

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    In this week’s address to the nation, President Obama talked
    about some of the issues he discussed with world leaders at the
    G-20 Economic Summit this past week. Among the topics was nuclear
    nonproliferation. He renewed his call for Iran to cooperate with
    the international community on disclosing all of its nuclear
    activities. 

    Length: 5 min.

    
Published: Saturday at 10am (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    Barbara Slavin, Washington Times, National Security Asst. Managing
    Editor

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Barbara Slavin talked about the announcement by President Obama
    and the leaders of France and Great Britain that Iran has built
    a previously unacknowledged uranium enrichment facility, and
    their demands that Tehran immediately fulfill its obligations
    under international law or risk the imposition of harsh new sanctions.


    Length: 31 min.

    
Published: Saturday at 7:30am (ET)
 

    
VIDEO:
    Adriel Bettelheim, CQPolitics.com, White House Reporter

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Adriel Bettelheim talked about the role Senator Olympia Snowe
    is playing in Senate health care legislation. 

    Length: 28 min.

    
Published: Saturday at 8am (ET)

    Bennet,
    Norton Lead Colorado Primary Races

    A new Tarrance Group (R) poll in Colorado finds Sen. Michael
    Bennet (D) leading his primary challenger Andrew Romanoff (D),
    41% to 27% with 31% still undecided.

    

    
G-20
    agrees on time table for reforms

    Posted: September 25th, 2009 05:41 PM ET

    
From CNNMoney.com Senior Writer Jennifer
    Liberto

    


    The Pittsburgh summit was the third G-20 summit in less than
    a year, and leaders agreed to work together more closely toward
    sustained growth and cracking down on banking regulations.

    WASHINGTON (CNNMoney.com) – Leaders of G-20 nations committed
    Friday to a timeline to establish and enforce new rules aimed
    at spurring financial firms around the globe to improve capital
    cushions and avoid taking risk. 

    


    Gates:
    Diplomacy could still work with Iran

    Posted: September 25th, 2009 06:24 PM ET



    In an interview for CNN’s State of the Union with John King,
    Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed the war in Afghanistan,
    Iran’s nuclear facility and more.

    WASHINGTON (CNN) – U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
    says there is still room for diplomacy with Iran, which has stood
    firm by its nuclear program despite international concerns.

    

    Obama
    touts 'new era of engagement'

    Posted: September 26th, 2009 10:00 AM ET

    WASHINGTON (CNN)– In his weekly internet and radio address,
    President Barack Obama touted a "new era of engagement"
    around the world.

    

    Germans
    vote Sunday in national election

    Posted: 04:30 PM ET

    BERLIN, Germany (CNN) — Germans concerned about economic
    recovery and job security head to the polls Sunday to determine
    whether Chancellor Angela Merkel will win another four-year term.

    


    Obama
    returns to health care debate in Saturday speeh

    Posted: 11:17 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (CNN) — After a heady week on a high-stakes world
    stage, President Barack Obama returned to America’s messiest
    political mosh pit — the health care debate.

    

    CDC
    H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, September 26, 2009

    
U.S.-Mexico
    High-Level Group Meeting

    
Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Secretary of State

    Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

    
New York, NY

    
September 26, 2009
 

    


    
Friend --

    
In many ways, the fight for health insurance
    reform comes down to a battle over information. The more people
    know about how broken the system is and the President's plan
    to fix it, the more they want change. But there are an awful
    lot of lies to cut through, and a whole lot of truth to get out.

    
So today, we're proud to announce a powerful
    new way for you to help: Organizing for America's Health Reform
    Video Challenge.

    
This is your chance -- you ingenious, insightful,
    funny people out there -- to make a 30-second ad telling the
    story about why the status quo has got to go, or explaining how
    the Obama plan will ensure we get the secure, quality care we
    need without breaking the budget.

    
The top submissions will be voted on by
    the public and a panel of experts, with the winning ad aired
    on national television. This is your opportunity to add your
    voice and creativity to the debate, get some great exposure for
    your work, and make a huge difference.

    
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    an idea, we want you to give it a shot. And if you know someone
    who is especially handy with a camera, please forward this note
    along right away. Just make sure you submit your ad by October
    18th.

    
Your video could be as simple as you talking
    straight into the camera, as complex as a full-blown production
    with a script and special effects, or anything in between.

    
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    tell your personal story about how the broken health insurance
    system has affected you. You can illustrate the big picture about
    what's wrong now and how the President's plan will help with
    animations, charts, and facts.

    
We're looking for funny videos: You can
    parody those trying to scare us into inaction (between the lying
    pundits and the insurance company spin doctors, they've given
    us some good stuff to work with).

    
And we're looking for new ideas we never
    would have thought of but we know will blow us all away.

    
We know that compelling videos can touch
    people in a way that words alone simply cannot. The messages
    that regular people put together will make a bigger difference
    than any false smears or slick ads the other side can dream up.
    And who knows -- your creative, powerful, or touching video could
    help tip the balance in favor of health reform.

    
So go get started today!

    
http://my.barackobama.com/videochallenge

    
I can't wait to see what you come up with,

    
Natalie

    
Natalie Foster

    New Media Director

    
U.S.
    Department of State Briefing by Assistant Secretary of State
    for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman

    
Jeffrey D. Feltman

    Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

    Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

    
New York, NY

    
September 26, 2009

    
Gulf
    Cooperation Council (GCC) +3 Meeting

    
Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Secretary of State

    Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

    
New York, NY

    
September 26, 2009
 

    
Meeting
    of the United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Jordan,
    and Iraq Concluding Statement by the Participating Foreign Ministers

    
Office of the Spokesman

    New York, NY

    
September 26, 2009

    
U.S.
    Secretary of State and UN Secretary-General Convene Global Leaders
    To Act on Underlying Causes of Hunger

    
Office of the Spokesman

    Washington, DC

    
September 26, 2009

    
U.S.
    Department of State Remarks at Food Security Event Co-Hosted
    with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon During the UN General Assembly

    
Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Secretary of State

    Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

    
New York, NY

    
September 26, 2009
 

    DoD
    Identifies Army Casualties 

    Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:13:00 -0500 

    


    
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