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The National Library of Medicine (NLM)
is accepting applications for its Associate Fellowship program,
a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians
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General
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H1N1
Flu: Guidance for Community and Faith-based Organizations Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0500 In addition to providing information about 2009 H1N1 flu and current response activities, this guide provides specific action steps you can take to help keep your community healthy by: 1) Communicating health information effectively; 2) Supporting vaccination efforts; 3) Linking vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations to vital information and resources; and 4) Expanding and adjusting organizational activities to help people stay healthy. | ||
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2009-10 Flu Season Print Materials Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:00 -0500 This years seasonal flu materials also include messaging to address the 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations. All materials are free for downloadno printed versions are available. They may be printed on a standard office printer, or you may use a commercial printer. | ||
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Young Democrats of West Georgia First Meeting this Thursday at 6.00 p.m! Hello everyone! It's finally time for our first meeting of the year! It will take place this Thursday October 1 at 6.00 p.m. in the University of West Georgia campus center room 302. That's upstairs by the track and the organization offices. If you are without an i.d.,simply send me a facebook message and we'll make sure we get you in. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions, comments, ideas, or concerns. I am very excited about
the prospects for our organization this upcoming school year,
and highly look forward to working with each and everyone of
you. Thank you and God Bless! | ||
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of September 21, 2009 This bulletin provides a summary of new
vulnerabilities that have been | ||
Federal Election Commission Resources for Committee Treasurers Update A new tip for treasurers has been posted
at http://www.fec.gov/info/TipsforTreasurers.shtml#tip20090928.
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Sign
up for the Federal Election Commission Weekly Digest Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:59:55 -0500 The FEC Press Office now publishes a weekly digest of Commission events and news every Friday afternoon. You can find the Press Office digest online or sign up to subscribe to receive it via e-mail by visiting http://www.fec.gov/press/FEC_Digest.shtml. | ||
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION BRINGS RURAL TOUR TO NEW MEXICO WASHINGTON, September 28, 2009 - On Wednesday, September 30, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will hold a rural community forum in Las Cruces, N.M., as part of the Obama Administration's Rural Tour. Representative Harry Teague will join Secretary Vilsack at the forum to discuss efforts by the Obama Administration to rebuild and revitalize rural America, listen to local residents talk about how the federal government can assist them, and discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities. Secretary Vilsack will also highlight American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects improving communities in New Mexico and benefiting people throughout rural America. In June, President Obama announced that Secretary Vilsack will lead the Administration's Rural Tour to visit rural communities in states throughout the country. Secretary Vilsack is scheduled to lead Rural Tour events with other top administration officials over the coming weeks. Wednesday's event will be the twenty-first similar forum Secretary Vilsack has led since being sworn in, and follows rural listening sessions held in Scottsbluff, Neb., El Reno, Okla., Zanesville, Ohio, Modesto, Calif., Sedalia, Mo., Des Moines, Iowa, Hamlet, N.C., Bethel, Alaska, St. John Parish, La., Blairs, Va., West Salem, Wis., Charlotte, Mich., Concord, N.H., Wattsburg, Pa., Danville, Ind., Geneseo, Ill., Harrodsburg, Ky., Ludowici, Ga., Portageville, Mo., and Brush, Colo. USDA recently launched a new website and social media tools designed to enhance discussions and facilitate innovation for challenges facing rural America. All Americans can follow the Rural Tour's progress online at www.RuralTour.gov, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour, or at USDA's Facebook fan page available at www.facebook.com/usda. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: # | ||
Review
of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Efforts
to Prevent the Diversion of Tobacco, Evaluation and Inspections
Report I-2009-005 (9/25/09) | ||
ENRD
100th Anniversary: Land Acquisition (9/25/09) | ||
The
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Weapons of Mass Destruction
Coordinator Program, Audit Report 09-36 (9/28/09) | ||
TOP OBAMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS HOLD 'RURAL TOUR' COMMUNITY FORUM IN NEBRASKA Cabinet Secretaries Discuss Administration Efforts, Collect Ideas on Revitalizing and Rebuilding Rural America Scottsbluff, Neb., September 28, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visited the Scottsbluff National Monument today and held a 'Rural Tour' community forum to discuss production agriculture as well as efforts by the Obama Administration to rebuild and revitalize rural America, listen to local residents talk about how the federal government can assist them, and discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities. "To overcome challenges and be successful in a new, 21st century economy, President Obama has asked that we reach out to people in rural communities across the country to listen, learn and facilitate problem-solving," said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. "It is critically important to hear the thoughts, concerns and stories about Nebraska's vision for its future and to collect ideas about how USDA can better serve these communities. The thoughts, ideas and concerns for the future I heard in Scottsbluff were a reminder of the strength and optimism I have seen in communities throughout rural America." "President Obama understands that our nation's food supply, our energy security, our prosperity, and the health of our lands and watersheds depend on the strength of America's rural communities," said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. "By creating jobs and investing in revitalization initiatives, the President's economic recovery plan is an important down payment on the future of rural America. To help rural communities meet their full potential, however, we must continue to listen, gather new ideas, and keep communities like Scottsbluff front and center on the agenda." At today's rural community forum, Vilsack discussed how the USDA is working to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.‬‪ Secretary Vilsack also highlighted the USDA's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act efforts that are underway in Nebraska and across the country, including the following: USDA's Rural Development has helped guarantee 483 loans worth more than $40.5 million in the state of Nebraska through the Single Family Housing Loan program. These loans help residents and producers to have access to the capital they need to keep rural communities strong. USDA's Farm Service Agency is providing $15.1 million through 263 Direct Operating Farm Loans. These loans help farms purchase items such as livestock, farm equipment, feed, seed, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance, and other operating expenses. USDA's Rural Development is providing over $21.4 million to help make improvements at 2 water and waste treatment projects. Through USDA's Rural Development, $18 million will be made available for 6 community facilities projects. Community Facility Grants will allow towns across Nebraska to purchase critical emergency service vehicles and equipment, build emergency operations centers and community centers. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced $1.7 million for a watershed rehabilitation project and $4.2 million for 2 watershed operation projects. In addition, the USDA will be investing $300,000 for a floodplain easement project. USDA's Agricultural Research Service is providing $1.3 million in funding to assist with critical deferred maintenance projects at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Neb. USDA's Rural Development has issued five Rural Business and Enterprise Grants for a total of $147,800. Through USDA, the Recovery Act provided for an estimated increase of more than $68 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Nebraska. Most four-person households will receive an $80 increase in their monthly SNAP benefit. Eligibility limits on jobless adults will be suspended in most areas. USDA is also helping low-income Nebraska residents to receive healthy, nutritious meals through $554,000 in funding from The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Kids in Nebraska also will benefit from $532,000 through the National School Lunch Program. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar noted that the Department of the Interior is investing $2.6 million in Nebraska through the Recovery Act, including: $111,000 to rehabilitate the boundary fence and markings at Scotts Bluff National Monument. $295,000 in a road maintenance project for the reservation of the Omaha Tribe. Overall, DOI's Bureau of Indian Affairs is investing over $900,000 in repair and maintenance for roads and bridges in Nebraska that benefit tribal nations. $250,000 in an energy conservation and geothermal conversion project at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. $575,000 to replace the West and South boundary bison fence at Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. $180,000 to upgrade United States Geological Survey streamgages in Nebraska. These streamgages provide critical information used to estimate flood dangers, protect fragile ecosystems, construct safe bridges and roadways, and monitor the effects of climate change on water availability. $68,000 to replace the roof on the visitor center at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. In June, President Obama announced that Secretary Vilsack will lead the Administration's Rural Tour to visit rural communities in states throughout the country. Secretary Vilsack is scheduled to lead Rural Tour events with other top administration officials over the coming weeks with the next event in New Mexico. Monday's event will be the twentieth similar forum Secretary Vilsack has led since being sworn in, and follows rural listening sessions held in El Reno, Okla., Zanesville, Ohio, Modesto, Calif., Sedalia, Mo., Des Moines, Iowa, Hamlet, N.C., Bethel, Alaska, St. John Parish, La., Blairs, Va., West Salem, Wis., Charlotte, Mich., Concord, N.H., Wattsburg, Pa., Danville, Ind., Geneseo, Ill., Harrodsburg, Ky., Ludowici, Ga., Portageville, Mo., and Brush, Colo. USDA recently launched a new website and social media tools designed to enhance discussions and facilitate innovation for challenges facing rural America. All Americans can follow the Rural Tour's progress online at www.RuralTour.gov , on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour , or on USDA's Facebook fan page available at www.facebook.com/usda . # | ||
CDC
Updates International H1N1 Situation Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:00 -0500 This report provides an update to the international situation as of September 25, 2009. As of September 20, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported at least 318,925 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 with more than 3,917 deaths, which is an increase of at least 22,454 cases and more than 431 deaths since September 13th. | ||
WHO
Updates International H1N1 Situation Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:00 -0500 As of 20 September 2009, there have been more than 300,000 laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1, 3917 deaths, in 191 countries and territories reported to WHO. | ||
Vaccines
for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Approved Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The vaccines will be distributed nationally after the initial lots become available, which is expected within the next four weeks. | ||
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK TO VISIT BOISE TO HIGHLIGHT EFFORTS TO RESTORE FOREST HEALTH WASHINGTON, September 28, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 29, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Idaho to highlight U.S. Forest Service efforts and his vision of a new direction in forest management with an emphasis on collaboration, restoration, and conservation. During this visit, Secretary Vilsack will tour the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, as well as a forest management project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in the Boise National Forest Idaho City Ranger District. The $2.6 million in Recovery Act funding will go towards hazardous fuel reduction and expand the use of woody biomass to produce renewable energy, new products, and create new, green job opportunities for local workers. The Boise National Forest Idaho City Ranger District Project exemplifies the new direction for our nation's forests laid out by Secretary Vilsack in a speech in August. It will put Americans back to work performing forest restoration to lessen the risk of wildland fire risk, improve overall forest health and support the generation of renewable energy. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 WHAT: WHERE:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 WHAT: WHERE: Note: Press should gather at the Idaho City Ranger District office on Highway 21 at 1:00 p.m. Dave Olson, Public Affairs Officer for the Boise National Forest will meet and accompany attendees out to the project site. Dave Olson can be reached at 208-861-0768. # | ||
Questions
and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Vaccine Safety Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine is expected to have a similar safety profile as seasonal flu vaccines, which have a very good safety track record. | ||
College Democrats and College Republicans Healthcare Showdown 2009 Hi again everyone. Keep in mind, if you cannot make it to our event (which is a bipartisan event Republicans and Democrats) please feel free to leave any questions about the health care situation on our board... we need questions to answer, and we want them to come from the UNC Community ! On behalf of the College Democrats and College Republicans, Thanks and we hope to see you all there !!!! Will West | ||
North
Texas Democrats College Dems Meeting To see more details and RSVP | ||
Gregg
County For Obama: Phone Banking for Health Care! To see more details and RSVP | ||
The
Public Housing Agency of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Needs
to Improve Its Administration of Its Section 8 Project-Based
Voucher Program (OIG Audit Report #2009-CH-1015, Issued September
25, 2009) | ||
Constituent Update for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
GEN
McChrystal Interview Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:26:04 -0500 General Stanley McChrystal says the support of the Afghan people is critical to the US effort in Afghanistan. | ||
Hillary Rodham Clinton New York City September 28, 2009 | ||
North
Texas Democrats: Dinner with the Dems To see more details and RSVP | ||
VACANCY:
Foreign Service English Language Officer // US DEPARTMENT OF
STATE | ||
DHS Sec. Napolitano to Speak on National Preparedness Tues, 2 pm ET -- WATCH IT LIVE Partners in Community Preparedness, | ||
DHS
Secretary Napolitano's Calendar: January 2009 (PDF, 26 pages
- 420 KB) | ||
Regional Appointment Applications for Young Democrats of America Select Committees Hey everyone! I just wanted to send out an announcement to let everyone know that the South Central Region application for YDA Select Committees is available (in case you didn't receive the email from YDA). Applications are due Friday October 2, 2009. The application is also available as a google document by going to this link http://yda.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=3%2FVrj9jqwEJKw6QEkznowdxgImioXUgY The following committees have regional appointments that you can apply for: Affirmative Action If you have any questions feel free to email me at raburgin@gmail.com. Thank you, | ||
VACANCY:
Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Special Agent // US DEPARTMENT
OF STATE | ||
VACANCY:
COUNSEL TO THE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (GS-0905-13) U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION OFFICE OF ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Applications must be received no later than October
2, 2009. | ||
PEPFAR, USAID and General Mills Partner to Improve Food Processing in Africa Office of the Spokesman September 28, 2009 | ||
U.S. Department of State Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Before Their Meeting Hillary Rodham Clinton New York City September 28, 2009 | ||
Protecting
Tenants at Foreclosure Act Summary: On May 20, 2009, President Obama
signed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, Public
Law 111-22. Included in the public law is the Protecting Tenants
at Foreclosure Act (Division A, Title VII), which provides protections
for tenants, including tenants in housing subsidized by Section
8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, who are living in
homes subject to foreclosure. | ||
NRC
Completes New Jersey Agreement to Regulate Certain Radioactive
Materials | ||
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
New
FAA Aviation Safety Draft Documents Open for Comment | ||
U.S.
International Reserve Position September 28, 2009 2009-9-28-14-31-20-15714 | ||
Calendar of Events from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Information has been updated with the Oregon
Public Transportation Conference on October 25-28th, now available.
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Administration's Vision of the U.S.-China Relationship James B. Steinberg Washington, DC September 24, 2009 | ||
U.S.
Department of State Highlights: The U.S.-China Relationship Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
New VACANCIES at Financial Crimes Enforcement Network This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Samoa (09/09) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:31:48 -0500 | ||
democrats -- As the Republican leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner could use his important position to forge honest consensus around reforms that most Americans overwhelmingly support. Sadly, Boehner is choosing to be a leading peddler of health reform lies instead. When Boehner repeated his claim that reform would result in a government takeover of health care, it was clear he's been too busy trying to score political points to read the overwhelming evidence -- including a post from the non-partisan FactCheck.org -- debunking this claim. And cruelly scaring seniors with lies about benefit cuts, even though his own party voted to gut Medicare? On his side of the aisle, that's become standard operating procedure. Then of course there's Boehner's blatant lie that reform will provide taxpayer-funded abortions, a claim rejected even by groups that oppose abortion. His lies have been thoroughly debunked, but John Boehner just won't stop -- so we're calling him out. Call 'em Out: John Boehner. Watch the video, spread the word, write a letter. "Call 'em out" is our new campaign to expose Republican officials who lie about health reform, and we've got the attention of the media and GOP politicians alike. MSNBC noted that Democrats were going on the offensive, and thousands of folks like you called Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and told him to stop lying about reform. Now it's John Boehner's turn. Share our video about how Boehner won't tell the truth about reform. Spread the word to your friends on Twitter and Facebook. Write a letter to the editor setting the record straight. While thousands of Americans go without desperately needed care and millions more wonder if their coverage will be there if they get sick, John Boehner's only "plan" is to lie and spread falsehoods to score political points. We're not going to take it. We're calling him out: http://www.democrats.org/CallOutBoehner Keep up the fight, Jen Jen O'Malley Dillon | ||
U.S.
Department of State Highlights: U.S. To Explore Engagement With
Burma Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
IRS
TD9465, final regulations under
section 882(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) concerning
the determination of the interest expense deduction of foreign
corporations engaged in a trade or business within the United
States. These final regulations conform the interest expense
rules to recent U.S. Income Tax Treaty agreements and adopt other
changes to improve compliance | ||
Kurt M. Campbell September 28, 2009 | ||
NIH
Funds Four Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:25:00 -0500 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) The Nation's Medical Research Agency includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov. | ||
GI
Bill Emergency Checks Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:07:11 -0500 Thousands of emergency checks will be issued to students awaiting education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. | ||
USDA ANNOUNCES INITIAL FISCAL YEAR 2010 SUGAR MARKETING ALLOCATIONS WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2009 - The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced the initial fiscal year (FY) 2010 allocation of the overall sugar marketing allotment (OAQ) among domestic sugar beet and sugarcane processors. CCC distributed the FY 2010 beet sugar allotment of 5,019,358 short tons/raw value (STRV), 54.35 percent of the OAQ, among the sugar beet processors and the cane sugar allotment of 4,215,892 STRV, 45.65 percent of the OAQ, among the sugarcane processors. In addition, CCC announced several structural changes in the allocation to certain sugarcane processors. CCC combined the Louisiana cane sugar allocations of Alma Plantation, L.L.C, Cajun Sugar Cooperative, Inc., Cora-Texas Mfg. Co. Inc., Lafourche Sugars, L.L.C., Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative, Inc., Lula-Westfield, L.L.C. and St. Mary Sugar Cooperative, Inc. into one allocation under the name of Louisiana Sugar Cane Products, Inc. (LSCPI). Further, CCC modified Louisiana mills' FY 2010 cane sugar allocations to reflect grower petitions to transfer allocation commensurate with their cane deliveries to the new mill of their choice. CCC permanently transferred allocations between Louisiana mills for those growers whose petitions met all CCC requirements. However, for those growers whose petitions did not meet all CCC requirements, CCC temporarily increased the FY 2010 allocations of the recipient mills specified in the petitions, but did not reduce the allocations of the mills these growers are leaving. Instead, surplus allocation from Hawaii was reassigned to the recipient mills. CCC will permanently transfer allocations for these growers when all CCC requirements are met. CCC expects domestic cane sugar production to be significantly less than the cane sugar sector allotment; thus, all cane sugar companies are expected to be allocated enough sugar marketing allocation to market their total FY 2010 sugar production. CCC determined, in 2004, that Puerto Rican processors permanently terminated operations because no sugar had been processed for two complete years. The Puerto Rico allocation of 6,356 STRV is reassigned to Hawaii and then further reassigned to the mainland sugarcane-producing states because Hawaii is not expected to use all of its cane sugar allotment. The initial FY 2010 sugar marketing state allotments and processor allocations are listed in the table available at: www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/fy10_initial_oaq.pdf. For more information, contact Barbara Fecso at (202) 720-4146 or barbara.fecso@wdc.usda.gov. # | ||
Federal Election Commission New Advisory
Opinion 2009-13, Issued to The Black Rock Group, http://saos.nictusa.com/saos/searchao?AONUMBER=2009-13 | ||
South Dakota Young Democrats: Healthcare Call to Action The South Dakota Young Democrats call you
to ACT NOW on healthcare.
For the rest of you, who may not be able to be in Sioux Falls today, South Dakotans for Health Care Solutions is expanding on this and is asking you to stop by any one of Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin's office - ANY TIME THIS WEEK!
Sioux Falls 326 East 8th Street,
Suite 108 (605) 367-8371
You don't need an appointment to stop by and register your opinion about the current debate about health care reform and the lynchpin to making quality, affordable health care for everyone: the public option! Let me know how it goes.
STATUS OF THE PUBLIC OPTION:
Senator Johnson has been solid in his support for the public option, but Representative Sandlin has been leading the charge among Blue Dogs to stop the public option. Her efforts seem to be stumbling as the Blue Dogs are focusing on other priorities. Stephanie should do the same!
Remind Stephanie that BEFORE she was re-elected
she signed her support to Health Care for America Now's core
principles - including the public health insurance option! | ||
DoD
Contracts for September 28, 2009 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:05:00 -0500 | ||
CFTC
Global Markets Advisory Committee Meeting will be Rescheduled
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Michigan
Rehab Facility Exec Pleads Guilty to $18.3 Million Medicare Fraud
Scheme Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:51:14 -0500 Suresh Chand, the owner and operator of rehabilitation facilities in Warren, Michigan, pled guilty to participating in multiple conspiracies to defraud the Medicare program and to launder the proceeds of the fraud. | ||
Response
to OIG Review of FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordinator
Program Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:49:08 -0500 Dr. Vahid Majidi, Assistant Director of the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, issued a response to the Office of the Inspector General's report titled, "The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordinator Program." | ||
NATO-ISAF
Task Force Kandahar Commander to Brief live from Afghanistan
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:30:00 -0500 | ||
Department
of Defense Media Schedule 9/29/2009 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:21:00 -0500 | ||
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK TO VISIT BOISE TO HIGHLIGHT EFFORTS TO RESTORE FOREST HEALTH WASHINGTON, September 28, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 29, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Idaho to highlight U.S. Forest Service efforts and his vision of a new direction in forest management with an emphasis on collaboration, restoration, and conservation. During this visit, Secretary Vilsack will tour the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, as well as a local business that is benefiting from the Recovery Act. As a result, the business to purchase new equipment that will ultimately assist with hazardous fuel reduction in and expand the use of woody biomass from our national forests. In turn, the business will be able to sell new products, and create new, green job opportunities for local workers. This project exemplifies the new direction for our nation's forests laid out by Secretary Vilsack in a speech in August. It will put Americans back to work performing forest restoration to lessen the risk of wildland fire risk, improve overall forest health and support the generation of renewable energy. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 WHAT: B-roll and Photo Opportunity: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tours the National Interagency Fire Center. WHERE: National Interagency Fire Center Please note updated event information: WHAT: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack will tour Treasure Valley Forest Products which sells products developed from small diameter forest materials. The business is benefiting from an investment from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that is enabling the business to purchase new equipment and grow. WHERE: Treasure Valley Forest Products Note: Turn left at 5 North. Go over railroad tracks to NW 2nd Street and turn right after 1/10th of a mile. Follow curves in the road and the mill is on the right. Phone: 208-587-2055 # | ||
What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
Family
Structure Affects Care of Disabled Elderly Parents Since the 1970s there have been profound changes in family structure in the United States that have the potential to alter the care received by disabled elderly parents from their children, according to a study by Barbara Steinberg Schone, Ph.D., of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and colleagues. They used data from the Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old survey to estimate the joint probabilities that an adult child provides time and/or cash transfers to a parent. The estimates suggest significant detrimental effects of parental divorce and step relationships on support of disabled elderly parents. Children with parents who remarried were less likely to provide cash transfers and more likely to have a parent who was in a nursing home. For example, children were significantly less likely to provide care to their disabled parent if the parent was divorced versus widowed. Children of divorced parents were about half as likely as children of widowed parents to co-reside with a parent and their parents were more likely to live alone or in a nursing home. Biological children with no siblings were four times more likely than single stepchildren to provide time (26 vs. 7.7 percent) or cash (13.5 vs. 2.9 percent) to their disabled parents. Also, stepchildren were significantly less likely than biological children to co-reside with the parent (1.8 vs. 7.9 percent) and more likely to have a parent living alone or in a nursing home (63.6 vs. 60.6 percent and 10.6 vs. 7.5 percent, respectively). Children in traditional nuclear families were significantly more likely to provide cash and time transfers than children in blended families (with stepchildren). Similarly, children of parents in blended families were less likely to co-reside with the parent and slightly more likely to have their parent live with other relatives or nonrelatives than children in traditional nuclear families, suggesting that the sibling network also matters. For the abstract of the article, Parental marital disruption, family type, and transfers to disabled elderly parents, go to: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19092044 | ||
Mental Health for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
Douglas
Port of Entry Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:30:23 -0500 Douglas, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. In honor of the rich Hispanic culture that is an integral part of this great nation, the Douglas port of entry paid tribute by having a luncheon, filled with cultural dishes and special speakers. (more) | ||
TOMORROW: Secretary Chu to Speak at Jefferson
Lab's 25th Anniversary Event Washington, DC US Energy Secretary Steven Chu will visit the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility on Tuesday to celebrate the lab's 25th anniversary. Secretary Chu will take a tour of Jefferson Lab, speak with local staff and scientists and deliver the keynote remarks at the anniversary event. Secretary Chu will discuss the important contributions that the Department of Energy and Jefferson Lab are making to Virginia's local economy and transition to a high tech, clean energy future. Jefferson Lab is the Department of Energys primary facility devoted to the study of nuclear physics and has been in the forefront of research at the quark level since it was established in 1984 in Newport News, Virginia. Media interested in attending should contact Dean Golembeski at deang@jlab.org or (757) 269-7689. Jefferson Lab 25th Anniversary Event: Who: US Energy Secretary Steven Chu When: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:00 a.m.: Tour of Jefferson Lab 11:00 a.m.: Chu gives remarks at the 25th anniversary event. ***Media Availability to Follow*** Where: Jefferson Laboratory 12000 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA -DOE- | ||
Idaho Young Democrats: Healthcare with a Public Option Sen. Crapo sits on the Senate Finance Committee, which is voting on the public health insurance option tomorrow. Can you call him right away? Senator Mike Crapo | ||
Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) Seeks Public Comments on Implementation
of Reactor Oversight Processes | ||
NRC
Chairman Takes Steps Toward Greater Commission Openness and Transparency | ||
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
29, 2009 12:30 p.m.: Morning Hour One Minutes (Unlimited) | ||
Michigan
Rehab Facility Exec Pleads Guilty to $18.3 Million Medicare Fraud
Scheme Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:31:40 -0500 Suresh Chand, the owner and operator of rehabilitation facilities in Warren, Michigan, pled guilty to participating in multiple conspiracies to defraud the Medicare program and to launder the proceeds of the fraud. | ||
Michigan
Mayor, City Controller Charged with Conspiracy, Bribery, Fraud Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:25:52 -0500 Ecorse, Michigan Mayor Herbert Worthy and Controller Erwin "Earl" Hollenquest were arrested on charges of conspiracy, bribery, and fraud in connection with allegedly with corruptly demanding and accepting things of value, including quantities of up to $10,000.00 in cash and a Lexus automobile, in connection with a multimillion dollar contract to perform public works services for the City of Ecorse. | ||
Former
Enron Broadband Co-Chief Executive Officer Sentenced for Wire
Fraud Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:58:41 -0500 Joseph Hirko, former co-chief executive officer of Enron Broadband Services, Enron's failed telecommunications business, was sentenced in Houston to 16 months in prison and was ordered to forfeit approximately $7 million after pleading guilty to wire fraud. | ||
Defense
Department Official Guilty of Passing Classified Material to
China Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:44:39 -0500 James William Fondren, Jr., the former Deputy Director, Washington Liason Office, U.S. Pacific Command, was convicted by a federal jury on charges involving providing classified information to a man working with the People's Republic of China and lying to the FBI about it. | ||
Louisiana
Mayor, Police Chief Indicted for Hurricane Disaster Relief Fraud Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:31:31 -0500 Ball, Louisiana Mayor Roy Hebron and Chief of Police Judy Crowe, along with three additional municipal employees, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Shreveport falsifying employee timesheets in connection with the town's disaster aid request for payroll reimbursement from FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. | ||
U.S.
Department of State: Daily Press Briefing - September 28 Philip J. Crowley Assistant Secretary Washington, DC September 28, 2009 | ||
US-CERT Current Activity Microsoft Releases Fix It for SMB Vulnerability Original release date: September 22, 2009
at 10:43 am
Microsoft has released Microsoft Knowledge
Base Article 975497 to US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to review Microsoft US-CERT is aware that exploit code for
this vulnerability has been Relevant Url(s): <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975497> <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/975497.mspx> ==== | ||
Glynn County Georgia Health Care Forum THURSDAY OCTOBER 8, 7-9pm Glynn County Health Care Forum PLEASE JOIN US! Mayor Bryan Thompson will moderate a panel
of health professionals who will speak on how existing systems
deliver health care here in Glynn County. | ||
Harris County TX Young Democrats Tomorrow's Young Democrats Endorsement Meeting Howdy y'all! I hope everyone can make it out tomorrow. --Travis Sheive | ||
U.S. Department of State Statement on Honduras Ian Kelly September 28, 2009 | ||
Euro-zone
August leading economic index up 1.8% LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The Conference
Board on Monday said its composite index of leading indicators
for the euro zone rose 1.8% in August to 99.1. That follows a
1.6% rise in July and a 1.3% increase in June. Six of the index's
eight components rose in August. "Economic conditions should
continue to improve in the short-term, but a potential jobs crisis
may derail a sustainable recovery in Europe," said Jean-Claude
Manini, the Conference Board's senior economist for Europe. | ||
U.K.
FTSE 100 index up 0.2% at 5,093.65 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
German
DAX 30 index up 0.2% at 5,593.83 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
European
shares edge higher in early trading LONDON (MarketWatch) --European shares
edged higher on Monday, with German utility giants RWE and E.On
gaining more than 3.6% each after Sunday's election victory for
German chancellor Merkel. Other companies performing well included
Belgium drugmaker Solvay , up 2.9% after Abbott said that it
will pay 4.5 billion euros to buy Solvay's pharmaceutical operations.
The German DAX index rose 1% to 5,639.28, the U.K. FTSE 100 index
rose 0.4% to 5,099.75 and the French CAC-40 index rose 0.1% to
3,742.39. | ||
Gates
lays out non-military options to deal with Iran Posted: September 27th, 2009 09:18 AM ET | ||
Report:
Chinas premier to visit N. Korea Posted: 04:09 AM ET (CNN) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will visit North Korea for two days next month, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Monday. | ||
United Nations: Treaty on Maritime Goods Transportation from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor | ||
Peru: Legislative Power Amended in the Constitution from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor | ||
United Nations: Secretary-General Urges Signing of Treaties of Global Significance from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor | ||
from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor | ||
USTDA to Present Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa Aviation Sector from USTDA News by webmaster@ustda.gov
(Webmaster) | ||
Regional Africa Training Intermodal Transportation and Trade TR from USTDA Events Calendar by webmaster@ustda.gov
(Webmaster) Locations: Kings Point, NY; Others to be announced. This trade related training program is
providing training for 25 delegates from Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana,
and Liberia in International Port Management and Intermodal Transport
Operations Course at the Global Maritime and Transportation School
at the Merchant Marine Academy in New York. The delegates will
also meet with U.S. companies interested in sub-Saharan Africas
port sector, and visit U.S. ports to view U.S. technologies in
their operating environments. | ||
Turkey Energy Efficiency Orientation Visit from USTDA Events Calendar by webmaster@ustda.gov
(Webmaster) Location: Washington, DC; Harrisburg, PA; and San Francisco, CA USTDA will host a delegation of 10 Government
of Turkey officials responsible for the oversight and promotion
of energy service company (ESCO) energy efficiency projects in
public buildings. During the visit, participants will visit Washington,
DC; Harrisburg, PA and San Francisco CA to examine policies,
regulations, laws and incentives at the state and federal level
that enable ESCOS to implement energy efficiency improvements
in public buildings. A Business Briefing will be conducted on
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at USTDAs Business Center in
Arlington, VA, during which delegates will discuss the policy
framework supporting energy efficiency in public buildings in
Turkey and potential project opportunities for U.S./Turkish ESCO
joint ventures. | ||
Turkey Renewables Orientation Visit from USTDA Events Calendar by webmaster@ustda.gov
(Webmaster) Locations: Albuquerque, NM; Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Reno, NV USTDA will be hosting a delegation of Turkish
business people interested in meeting with U.S. companies that
can provide technical support and equipment needed to develop
solar and geothermal power projects in Turkey. The visit will
expose the delegates to U.S. technologies and best practices
in these renewable energy sectors, and will include site visits
to concentrated solar and geothermal power generating facilities
and meeting with project development companies, engineering companies,
and equipment suppliers. The delegation will also attend the
Geothermal Energy Expo in Reno, NV. A solar-focused Business
Briefing will be held in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, October 1,
2009 and a geothermal-focused Business Briefing will be held
in Reno, NV on Monday October 5, 2009. | ||
Algeria and Morocco Water Orientation Visit from USTDA Events Calendar by webmaster@ustda.gov
(Webmaster) Locations: Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Tampa and Orlando, FL; Washington, DC USTDA is sponsoring a 10-day Orientation
Visit for public sector water officials from Algeria and Morocco.
The objective of the visit is to highlight topics designated
as critical for the wastewater and desalinization industry; improve
the quality and usage of reclaimed water in the Maghreb; help
the water authorities properly contain and account for their
supply of water to the public; and present the delegates with
information on current and future trends in the wastewater and
desalinization industry. BCIU will organize the Orientation Visit
in October 2009, which will include visits in California, Nevada,
Florida and Washington, D.C. The delegation will also attend
the Water Environment Federations Annual Technical Exhibition
and Conference (WEFTEC) in Orlando, Florida. | ||
Pakistan Intermodal Freight Transportation Orientation Visit from USTDA Events Calendar by webmaster@ustda.gov
(Webmaster) Locations: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA; Norfolk, VA; and Washington, D.C. USTDA is sponsoring a 10-day Orientation
Visit (OV) for up to 15 Pakistani delegates representing both
private and public sector interests involved in the development
of intermodal port-to-rail containerized freight transportation
in Pakistan. The key objective of this OV is to highlight U.S.
technologies and services related to Pakistani goals to modernize
and strengthen the countrys trade and transportation logistics
through intermodal freight transport. The OV will entail attending
the Intermodal Expo and TransComp Exhibition; meetings with major
U.S. equipment and components manufacturers and freight service
and IT providers; site visits to the ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach, the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and other relevant
facilities in those areas; as well as meetings with U.S. and
local government officials to explore the role of the public
sector in supporting rail capacity and container transport. | ||
from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
News Releases by info@fas.usda.gov | ||
USDAS FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE SEEKS COMMENTS ON FOOD AID GUIDELINES FOR PROCUREMENT PROJECTS from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
News Releases by info@fas.usda.gov | ||
from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
News Releases by info@fas.usda.gov | ||
PRIVATE EXPORTERS REPORT SALES ACTIVITY FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATIONS from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
News Releases by info@fas.usda.gov | ||
from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
News Releases by info@fas.usda.gov | ||
from USDA Farm Service Agency Notices | ||
Financial Management Modernization Initiative-Readiness (FMMI-R), Release II Training Availability from USDA Farm Service Agency Notices | ||
Preparing FSA Employee TDY Travel Documents for End of FY 2009 and Beginning of FY 2010 in GovTrip from USDA Farm Service Agency Notices | ||
Updating FLP Automated Systems for Use With Farm Loan Programs Risk Assessment (FLPRA) from USDA Farm Service Agency Notices | ||
National Receipts and Receivable System (NRRS) Web-Based Application for Cash Collection Process from USDA Farm Service Agency Notices | ||
Announcing FSA Senior Officials from USDA Farm Service Agency Notices | ||
New nuclear site open to inspection by IAEA: Iran president from Reuters: International News | ||
Zelaya demands presidency as U.N. condemns Honduras from Reuters: International News | ||
from Reuters: International News | ||
McChrystal troops request shelved pending review from Reuters: International News | ||
U.S. urges Arabs to support Abbas on peace talks from Reuters: International News | ||
Honduras speech at UN delayed until Monday from Reuters: International News | ||
Iraq frees detainees linked to British hostages from Reuters: International News | ||
U.S. commander offers troop options for Afghanistan from Reuters: International News | ||
Japan LDP picks ex-finance minister as leader from Reuters: International News | ||
The Economic Effects of Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from Recent CBO Publications | ||
The Effects of Two Specified Policy Options for Health Care on the Federal Budget Deficit from Recent CBO Publications | ||
An Analysis of Premiums Under the Chairman's Mark of the America's Healthy Future Act from Recent CBO Publications | ||
from Recent CBO Publications | ||
The Budget and Economic Outlook from Recent CBO Publications | ||
H.R. 2265, Magna Water District Water Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act of 2009 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
S. 1599, Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
H.R. 3290, September 11 Family Humaitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2009 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
S. 1194, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
H.R. 2008, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
H.R. 22, United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act of 2009 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
H.R. 685, United States Civil Rights Trail Special Resource Study Act of 2009 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates | ||
Bill Clinton: Right wing oppenents are diminished and weaker from Politico.com: Politics by Mike Allen | ||
More Dems now support Banking/Commerce/Treasury watchdog from Politico.com: congress by Victoria
McGrane | ||
from Politico.com: congress by Manu Raju | ||
Clinton: Midterms won't be '94 repeat: No Republican takeover in 2010 from Politico.com: congress by John Bresnahan | ||
Financial Management Service: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury from FMS Programs and Services | ||
VIDEO: Maria Cardona, Democratic Strategist, John Feehery, Republican Strategist from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Sunday at 7am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: Trudy Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer, Foreign Affairs Columnist from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Sunday at 7am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: Peter Morici, University of Maryland, Economics Professor from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Sunday at 7am (ET) | ||
Union Label Celebrates Centennial, Looks Ahead from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by James Parks | ||
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OP: Cargo Escort Service in Japan FA5209-08-T-0130 R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces 374 CONS - Yokota | ||
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OP: IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SUPPORT FOR
THE 374th COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRONS PLANS & RESOURCES FLIGHT
AT YOKOTA AB JAPAN FA5209-09-T-0130 D -- Information technology services, including telecommunications services Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces 374 CONS - Yokota | ||
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OP: Y--install air conditioning system W912PB09T8024 Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Department of the Army ACA, US Army Contracting Command Europe RCO Bavaria | ||
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OP: M--REPAIR BY REPLACEMENT OF CONDENSER WATER CIRCULATION PUMP,
BLDG 1152 N4008409T0610 M -- Operation of Government-owned facilities Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC FAR EAST, FEAD YOKOSUKA | ||
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OP: Y--AWARD NOTICE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
AT BLDG. 792 N4008409T4065 Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC FAR EAST, FEAD CHINHAE | ||
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OP: 58--Motorola GP338 UHF AZH25RDH9AA6 403-470 12.5/25K SPHP-09-Z-2891 58 -- Communication, detection, & coherent radiation equipment U.S. Department of State FedBid.com -- for Department of State procurements only. FedBid.com | ||
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OP: 70--Licenses/Installation and Training 1045946101 70 -- General purpose information technology equipment U.S. Department of State FedBid.com -- for Department of State procurements only. FedBid.com | ||
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OP: Embassy Dushanbe Internet Service 99 -- Miscellaneous U.S. Department of State Near East & South Asia Posts U.S. Embassy Dushanbe, Tajikistan | ||
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OP: 36--Maintenance and repair of sandblasting and enameling
equipment in the area of the DPW, USAG Mannheim W912PE09T0208 36 -- Special industry machinery Department of the Army ACA, US Army Contracting Command Europe ACA, RCO Seckenheim | ||
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OP: Y--REPLACE MEDIA INTO FILTRATION SYSTEM AT WATER TREATMENT
BUILDING #802. N4008409T4067 Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC FAR EAST, FEAD CHINHAE | ||
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OP: Y--EXTERIOR PAINTING AT BUILDINGS #210, #613 AND #714. N4008409T4070 Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC FAR EAST, FEAD CHINHAE | ||
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OP: Y--INSTALL SECURITY FENCE AROUND LIFT STATION #3. N4008409T4071 Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC FAR EAST, FEAD CHINHAE | ||
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OP: Y--INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLES FOR #606, 412A, 776 AND ROK
NAVY BUNKER. N4008409T4054 Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC FAR EAST, FEAD CHINHAE | ||
CONTRACT
OP: Z--Landscaping of 44 Housing Units at U.S. Naval Hospital,
Guam N4019209R9905 Z -- Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC Marianas | ||
CONTRACT
OP: Z--Project IO 03665-9J, Replace Carpets / Floor Coverings
in Buildings 119 and 127 at Sheridan Kaserne and Building 725
at Artillery Kaserne, Garmisch-Partenkirchen W912PB09Q7009 Z -- Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property Department of the Army ACA, US Army Contracting Command Europe RCO Bavaria | ||
Texas
Democrats: Kurt Kuhn Campaign Kick-Off: Kurt Kuhn for Justice,
Third Court of Appeals To see more details and RSVP | ||
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION BRINGS RURAL TOUR TO NEBRASKA WASHINGTON, September 27, 2009 - Tomorrow, Monday, September 28, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will hold a rural community forum in Scottsbluff, Neb., as part of the Obama Administration's Rural Tour. A number of federal and state officials will join the Secretaries at the forum to discuss production agriculture as well as efforts by the Obama Administration to rebuild and revitalize rural America, listen to local residents talk about how the federal government can assist them, and discuss solutions to challenges facing their communities. Secretaries Vilsack and Salazar will also highlight American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects improving communities in Nebraska and benefiting people throughout rural America. In June, President Obama announced that Secretary Vilsack will lead the Administration's Rural Tour to visit rural communities in states throughout the country. Secretary Vilsack is scheduled to lead Rural Tour events with other top administration officials over the coming weeks with the next event in New Mexico. Monday's event will be the twentieth similar forum Secretary Vilsack has led since being sworn in, and follows rural listening sessions held in El Reno, Okla., Zanesville, Ohio, Modesto, Calif., Sedalia, Mo., Des Moines, Iowa, Hamlet, N.C., Bethel, Alaska, St. John Parish, La., Blairs, Va., West Salem, Wis., Charlotte, Mich., Concord, N.H., Wattsburg, Pa., Danville, Ind., Geneseo, Ill., Harrodsburg, Ky., Ludowici, Ga., Portageville, Mo., and Brush, Colo. USDA recently launched a new website and social media tools designed to enhance discussions and facilitate innovation for challenges facing rural America. All Americans can follow the Rural Tour's progress online at www.RuralTour.gov, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RuralTour, or at USDA's Facebook fan page available at www.facebook.com/usda. The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, ensure that America leads the global fight against climate change, and revitalize rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.
Monday, September 28, 2009 WHAT: Secretary Vilsack and Secretary Salazar Meet with Local Agriculture Leaders and Elected Officials WHERE: Scottsbluff National Monument
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. WHAT: Rural Tour Community Forum on production agriculture with Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary Ken Salazar. Senator Ben Nelson, Governor Dave Heineman, Congressman Adrian Smith and other local officials will join the Secretaries at the forum. WHERE: Scottsbluff National Monument -
Amphitheatre Note: Public parking is available at the Farm and Ranch Museum and a shuttle service will be provided. Limited press parking with press credential is available at the Visitors Center.
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. WHAT: Secretary Vilsack and Secretary Salazar Receive Briefing on Droughts, Biomass, and Climate Change based on research being conducted at the Panhandle Research Extension Center. WHERE: Panhandle Research Extension Center
1:45 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. WHAT: B-roll and Photo Opportunity: Evergreen Community Greenhouse Tour with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Roy Lawton, Director of Family and Community Development, Community Action Partnership will lead the tour. WHERE: Evergreen Community Greenhouse 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHAT: Secretary Vilsack Tours Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska WHERE: Community Action Partnership of
Western Nebraska | ||
Obama:
Iran Must Face Responsibilities Over Nuclear Issue Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:44:00 -0500 | ||
National
Leaders Pay Tribute to Families of Fallen Servicemembers Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:42:00 -0500 | ||
'No
Doubt' New Iranian Nuke Facility is 'Illicit,' Gates Concludes
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:47:00 -0500 | ||
Gates:
McChrystal is 'The Very Best' Officer to Command in Afghanistan
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:05:00 -0500 | ||
U.S.
Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture Auctions, September 25, 2009
Wichita, KS - 1120 - 1122 North Glendale
Street Wichita, KS - 1641 - 1643 North Lorraine
Street Wichita, KS - 2419 E Mossman Street Cedartown, GA - 5.48 +/- Acres of Vacant
Land 2005 Ford F-150 SuperCab FX4 | ||
McChrystal:
Conventional Strategy Won't Win in Afghanistan Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:23:00 -0500 | ||
Obama:
Destroying Al Qaeda Remains U.S. Goal in Afganistan Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:58:00 -0500 | ||
Cms.hhs.gov- Ambulance Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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and is now available. | ||
Cms.hhs.gov- Pharmacy Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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and is now available. | ||
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and is now available. | ||
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and is now available. | ||
hhs.gov- Hospital Open Door Forums for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
Cms.hhs.gov- Beneficiary Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
Cms.hhs.gov- Rural Health Open Door Forum for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
VACANCY:
Housing Specialist Supervisor YC-1173-02/02 Army Installation
Management Command | ||
VACANCY:
Attorney (Investigative Attorney) AD-0905-02/02 National Science
Foundation | ||
VACANCY:
Management Analyst, GS-0343-11/12 DEGS-0343-11/12 National Science
Foundation | ||
VACANCY:
Lead Voucher & Accounting Technician (DT), GS-0503-8GS-0503-08
National Park Service | ||
VACANCY:
Human Resources Specialist ZA-0201-4/4 Office of the Secretary
of Commerce | ||
VACANCY:
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY/OA) GS-0203-05/05 Army Installation
Management Command | ||
VACANCY:
FOREIGN SERVICE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OFFICER (ELO)FP-1040-03/03 Department
Of State | ||
VACANCY:
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER YC-0501-02/02 Army Reserve Command | ||
VACANCY:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST GS-0391-09/11 Army Materiel Command | ||
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