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    VACANCY:
    Director, General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division, D/2 (New
    York), Deadline: 04 Oct 2009

    VACANCY:
    Chief, Business Continuity Management Unit, P/5 (New York), Deadline:
    17 Oct 2009

    VACANCY:
    Chief, Facilities Management Unit, P/4 (Beirut), Deadline: 02
    Oct 2009
 

    
Gates
    Favors Diplomacy Not Military Action On Iran

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said diplomacy and sanctions
    rather than military action are the way to persuade Iran to change
    its nuclear program as divisions emerge in the Iranian leadership.

    
UN
    Climate Negotiators Urged To Break Deadlock

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    The Bangkok talks, which will run until October 9, are the last
    major negotiating round before a gathering in Copenhagen in December
    that the United Nations has set as a deadline to seal a broad
    agreement on a pact to expand and replace the Kyoto Protocol.

    
FDP
    Wants Talks To Clear Last U.S. Nukes In Germany

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    Guido Westerwelle, tipped to be Germany's next foreign minister,
    was speaking at a news conference after his Free Democrats won
    enough support in the September 27 federal election for a parliamentary
    majority with the Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.
 

    
Watchdog
    Warns Of Top-Level Corruption In Armenia

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    A leading anticorruption organizations says that efforts to combat
    endemic corruption in Armenia are doomed to fail as long as senior
    government officials have extensive business interests and can
    stifle the entrepreneurs challenging them, RFE/RL's Armenian
    Service reports.

    
Website
    Cites Antigovernment Protest By Iran Students

    
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


    Students have demonstrated at Tehran University against the government
    of President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, a reformist website reported,
    more than three months after Iran's disputed presidential election.

    
The
    Threat of Nuclear Weapons in North Asia

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The East Asia and the Pacific Regional Policy Overview has been
    updated with the President's remarks with the Prime Minister
    of Japan, State Department briefings providing background on
    the situation in Burma and detailing the agendas of the Korean
    Bilateral Meeting and the Japan Bilateral and Japan-Australia
    Trilateral Meetings, a series of Lowy Institute for International
    Policy reports making the case for Australia's bid to join the
    United Nations Security Council and assessing the threat of nuclear
    weapons in North Asia, and a Naval War College Review article
    evaluating the responses of U.S. allies in East Asia to China's
    growing presence in regional economic and security affairs. Please
    see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this
    region - the newest updates are in bold.
 

    
An
    Overview of U.S. Policy in the Near East and North Africa Region

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
    updated with a State Department briefing providing an overview
    on U.S. policy in the region, State Department releases featuring
    the concluding statement by the participating foreign ministers
    of the U.S., the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Jordan, and
    Iraq and the joint statement by the Quartet on the Middle East
    peace process, a series of Washington Institute for Near East
    Policy articles analyzing the political involvement of the Muslim
    Brotherhood in Egypt and in Jordan, a Strategic Insights article
    assessing the requirements and contingencies for a North Atlantic
    Treaty Organization deterrence role in the Middle East, and a
    Journal of Public and International Affairs article providing
    policy recommendations for a three-state solution to the conflict
    in the Middle East. Please see the Recently Added Documents section
    for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.

    



    
Iran's
    Covert Uranium Enrichment Facility

    
from MERLN - Military Education Research
    Library Network 

    The Iran MiPAL has been updated with President Obama's Remarks
    on the threat of Iran's nuclear program, statements by President
    Obama, French President Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister Brown
    on Iran's covert uranium enrighment facility, a White House background
    briefing with details on the newly revealed Iranian nuclear facility,
    and remarks by the Secretary of State on next steps in negotiating
    with Iran regarding the nuclear program. Also featured are articles
    from the Council on Foreign Relations analyzing the significance
    of Iran's secret nuclear plant, a Carnegie Endowment for International
    Peace article featuring expert analysis on Iran and nuclear security,
    and a series of interviews of Iranian President Ahmadinejad with
    the U.S. press discussing Iran's domestic politics, detention
    policies, nuclear programs, and policies on the Middle East and
    the U.S. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for
    the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.
 

    
USTDA
    Supports Expanded Meteorological Services in Uganda

    
from USTDA News by webmaster@ustda.gov
    (Webmaster)

    KAMPALA, UGANDA (September 25, 2009) — USTDA awarded a grant
    to the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment to strengthen
    the capacity of the Uganda Department of Meteorology (UDM) to
    make accurate and timely weather information available to a large
    audience of stakeholders, including agriculture and aviation
    users. The grant will fund an assessment of Uganda's forecasting
    needs and identify the equipment, facilities and staff necessary
    to meet those goals, thereby creating opportunities for the export
    of U.S. manufactured goods and services.

    

    
USTDA
    Awards Grant for Rural Electrification Program

    
from USTDA News by webmaster@ustda.gov
    (Webmaster)

    SANA’A, YEMEN (September 28, 2009) — USTDA continued
    its support for the Government of Yemen’s efforts to bring
    electricity to its rural areas by awarding a grant to the Ministry
    of Electricity and Energy (MOEE). The grant will fund the second
    phase of a technical assistance project to consolidate responsibility
    for all rural electrification projects within the Rural Electrification
    Agency (REA). USTDA has identified this effort as having significant
    potential for mutual benefit, given the importance of this sector
    to the Yemeni economy and corresponding U.S. technology and expertise.

    

    
USTDA
    Promotes the Application of U.S. Clean Energy Solutions in Jordan,
    India and Georgia

    
from USTDA News by webmaster@ustda.gov
    (Webmaster)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 28, 2009) — USTDA furthered
    the Administration’s strategy of advancing greenhouse gas
    reduction investments by awarding three separate grants to support
    specific solar and coal seam methane projects in Jordan, India
    and Georgia. USTDA also announced plans to sponsor an orientation
    visit to the United States for Georgian officials on the development
    of the country’s first major underground natural gas storage
    facility. USTDA has identified these activities as having significant
    potential for mutual benefit, given the importance of clean energy
    production to each of the countries, and corresponding U.S. technology
    and expertise in this sector.

    


    
USDA
    DatelinERS Newsletter

    
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's
    New 

    The DatelinERS newsletter offers concise summaries of ERS reports
    and events with links to areas within our website. You can find
    it in our newsroom at www.ers.usda.gov/News/.

    UN
    Secretary-General Deplores Excessive Force Used to Disperse Demonstrators
    in Guinea, Urges Maximum Restraint, Respect for Basic Human Rights

    United
    Nations Headquarters to Host Special Event on Security Council
    Resolution 1540 (2004), 1 October
 

    
VACANCY: Ohio Democratic Party Women's
    Caucus Director

    
See below for a job opportunity with ODP!

    
OHIO DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS EXECUTIVE
    DIRECTOR:

    
The Ohio Democratic Party has an immediate
    opening for Executive Director of the Ohio Democratic Women’s
    Caucus. We are seeking an energetic, experienced organizer who
    can educate, empower and energize progressive Democratic women
    and women’s groups in order to increase their leadership
    within Democratic politics, and who can mobilize this constituency
    to work with the Ohio Democratic Party to elect Democratic candidates.

    
The focus of this position is to facilitate
    statewide and regional communication, networking, and educational
    opportunities for Democratic women, to support local women leaders
    and groups, and to assist in efforts to recruit more women to
    elected office.

    
Fundraising is a key part of this position.
    Responsibilities will include direct solicitation, private small
    dollar fundraisers, and large events.

    
This position is housed within the Political
    Department at the ODP and reports directly to the Political Director.
    This position will manage all organizing activities in association
    with women, in partnership with the ODWC Leadership Council and
    the Political Department.

    
Qualifications:

    · Grassroots organizing experience, with an emphasis on
    mobilizing and supporting members and volunteers;

    · Willingness to solicit money to support the Caucus and
    some experience organizing or staffing small dollar fundraising
    events;

    · Demonstrated experience as a proactive, innovative,
    self-motivated organizer, problem solver and team leader who
    takes initiative and works independently to create desired results
    in a fast-paced environment;

    · A strong commitment to Democratic ideals and issues
    important to women;

    · Excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills –
    the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere;

    · Effective computer skills, including Microsoft Office
    Suite (administrative experience beyond minimum required)

    · Travel and weekend hours required

    
Application Procedure:

    Please send resume, cover letter, and three professional references
    to Carri Twigg at Carri@ohiodems.org .

    
The Ohio Democratic Party is dedicated
    to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees
    and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
    religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status,
    age, national origin or disability.

    --------------------

    
SEC
    Fee Rate Advisory #2 for Fiscal Year 2010

    
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases 

    When fiscal year 2010 starts on Oct. 1, 2009, the Securities
    and Exchange Commission expects to be operating under a continuing
    resolution that will extend through Oct. 31, 2009.

    
Information
    on Changes in Federal Revenues and Tax Rates on Capital Gains

    
from Recent CBO Publications 

    Letter to the Honorable Brian P. Bilbray
 

    
Wall
    Street lobby money rains $1.65 million on Schumer

    
from Politico.com: Lobbyists by Lisa Lerer,Victoria
    McGrane

    Schumer’s $1.65 million take from the finance industry is
    nearly twice than that of any other senator.

    
Health
    care debate national hot spots

    
from Politico.com: congress by Josh Kraushaar

    POLITICO maps out where the reform debate is the most intense
    across the country.

    
Comptroller
    of the Currency Dugan Testifies on Regulatory Reform

    
from OCC News Releases by Office of the
    Comptroller of the Currency

    Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan testified today before
    the House Financial Services Committee on the Department of Treasury’s
    proposal for regulatory reform.
 

    
Comptroller
    Dugan Defends Strong National Standards for Financial Providers

    
from OCC News Releases by Office of the
    Comptroller of the Currency

    Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan said today that uniform
    national standards have proved to be a powerful engine for prosperity
    and growth, and urged Congress to strengthen federal consumer
    protection rules and ensure they are applied to all providers
    of the same financial products.

    
OCC
    Reports Second Quarter Bank Trading Revenue of $5.2 Billion

    
from OCC News Releases by Office of the
    Comptroller of the Currency

    U.S. commercial banks reported trading revenues of $5.2 billion
    in the second quarter of 2009, compared to record revenues of
    $9.8 billion in the first quarter of 2009, the Office of the
    Comptroller of the Currency reported today in the OCC's Quarterly
    Report on Bank Trading and Derivatives Activities.

    New
    York Fed announces $1.4 billion in TALF loans settled for September
    17 facility
 

    Economic
    Indexes in New York and New Jersey

    
VACANCY:
    WA-TB-9-022: Supervisory Transportation Safety Specialist

    
from NTSB Employment Opportunities 

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #: WA-TB-9-022 POSITION TITLE: Supervisory
    Transportation Safety Specialist POSITION SERIES & GRADE:
    GS-2101-15/15 OFFICE: Office of Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous
    Materials Investigations LOCATION: Washington, D.C. OPEN DATE:
    September 22, 2009 CLOSING DATE: October 22, 2009 NOTE: Open
    to all sources.

    GAO-09-946SP,
    Understanding the Primary Components of the Annual Financial
    Report of the United States Government, September 25, 2009
 

    GAO-09-904SP,
    Interagency Collaboration: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
    of National Security Strategies, Organizations, Workforce, and
    Information Sharing, September 25, 2009

    GAO-09-689,
    Nursing Homes: CMS's Special Focus Facility Methodology Should
    Better Target the Most Poorly Performing Homes, Which Tended
    to Be Chain Affiliated and For-Profit, August 28, 2009

    GAO-09-559,
    Medicare Physician Services: Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained
    Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in
    Some Areas of the Nation, August 28, 2009
 

    GAO-09-983,
    Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Improve Security Practices
    at National Icons and Parks, August 28, 2009

    GAO-09-822,
    Emergency Communications: National Communications System Provides
    Programs for Priority Calling, but Planning for New Initiatives
    and Performance Measurement Could be Strengthened, ...

    GAO-09-980,
    International Food Assistance: USAID Is Taking Actions to Improve
    Monitoring and Evaluation of Nonemergency Food Aid, but Weaknesses
    in Planning Could Impede Efforts, September 28, 2009
 

    GAO-09-993,
    Democracy Assistance: U.S. Agencies Take Steps to Coordinate
    International Programs but Lack Information on Some U.S.-funded
    Activities, September 28, 2009

    GAO-09-968R,
    Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Needs a Unified Strategy
    for Balancing Investments in Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, September
    28, 2009

    GAO-09-978R,
    Defense Acquisitions: Army Aviation Modernization Has Benefited
    from Increased Funding but Several Challenges Need to Be Addressed,
    September 28, 2009
 

    
USSGL
    IRC Meeting: September 10, 2009

    
from FMS Publications 

    Updated 9/28/2009: U.S. Government Standard General Ledger Board
    and Issues Resolution Committee Meeting Minutes. September 10,
    2009. GENERAL ITEMS:. Kathy Winchester (FMS) opened the meeting
    and reviewed the agenda. She stated that the General Services
    Administration (GSA) requested assistance with the reporting
    method for

    
EIA
    to Release Winter Fuels Outlook

    
from EIA: Press Releases 

    (Thu, 24 Sep 2009)EIA presents its outlook for heating fuel costs
    with the release of its October 2009 Short-Term Energy Outlook
    at a press conference as part of the 2009 – 2010 Winter
    Fuels Outlook Conference. The Conference is an annual event sponsored
    by EIA and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity
    Delivery and Energy Reliability and hosted by the National Association
    of State Energy Officials (NASEO).

    The agenda for the entire Winter Fuels Outlook Conference can
    be found at: http://www.naseo.org/events/winterfuels/2009/agenda.pdf
    ...

    (Postponed
    until further notice) EIA's Analysis of H.R. 2454, the American
    Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
 

    (Postponed
    until further notice) EIA's Analysis of H.R. 2454, the American
    Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

    
Information
    on Changes in Federal Revenues and Tax Rates on Capital Gains

    
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents 

    Letter to the Honorable Brian P. Bilbray

    
VIDEO:
    William Cohen, Former Defense Secretary for the Clinton Administration
    (1997-2001)

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    William Cohen gives his opinions on what's next for the Administration
    when it comes to U.S. policy in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan.


    Length: 50 min.

    
Published: Monday at 8:30am (ET)
 

    
VIDEO:
    U.N. General Assembly Addresses

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, Secretary of Foreign Affairs for
    Mexico and Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parilla, Foreign Minister
    of Cuba delivered remarks at the United Nations General Assembly
    in New York.

    Length: 38 min.

    
Published: Monday at 10am (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    The White House said progress on health care is one of the reasons
    President Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen, where a
    committee will soon announce the location of the 2016 Olympics.
    The President and First Lady will serve as advocates for the
    City of Chicago. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs talked about this
    and other subjects at the daily White House briefing.

    Length: 36 min.

    
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    State Department Press Briefing Sept 28

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts
    a daily briefing at the State Department.

    Length: 30 min.

    
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)
 

    
VIDEO:
    A&C: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the Northwestern
    University Law School in Chicago on her early days as a law clerk,
    her judicial philosophy, and the importance of oral arguments.

    Length: 1 hr. 17 min.

    
Published: Saturday at 7pm (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    World Bank Group Pres. Zoellick on the Impact of the Economic
    Crisis

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    World Bank Pres. Robert Zoellick spoke at Howard Univ. and gave
    a region-by-region analysis of what the financial crisis has
    meant around the globe and offered some ideas for preventing
    future crises. He discussed both U.S. regulatory reform and his
    thoughts on int'l economic cooperation. 

    Length: 56 min.

    
Published: Monday at 11am (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    State Dept. Briefing on Burma

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell spoke with reporters
    at a State Department briefing on new efforts to engage the government
    of Myanmar, also known as Burma. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
    announced the policy at the U.N. General Assembly.

    Length: 27 min.

    
Published: Monday at 12:30pm (ET)
 

    
VIDEO:
    Atlantic Council Discussions on NATO's New Strategic Concept
    and Afghanistan

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO’s new Secretary General, told
    the Atlantic Council that he is a "reformer" looking
    for "a comprehensive response to the needs of Afghanistan."
    Earlier today, Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) also addressed the Council
    on the war in Afghanistan and Pres. Obama's new missile strategy
    for Europe.

    Length:

    
Published: Monday at 1pm (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    Progressive Change Campaign Committee & Democracy for America
    Health Care Ad

    from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    Two liberal groups, Progressive Change Campaign Committee and
    Democracy for America, released an ad in Montana focusing on
    Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee,
    for not including a “public option” in his version
    of the health care reform bill. 

    Length: 1 min.

    
Published: Today at 12am (ET)

    
VIDEO:
    Senate Finance Cmte. Health Care Markup

    
from C-SPAN Recent Video 

    The Senate Finance Committee deliberates for the second week
    to mark up Health Care Reform legislation. Work On Health Care
    in Finance Cmte. Moves Forward 

    Length:

    
Published: Today at 9:30am (ET)

    


    Readout
    on Joe Biden's call to Lebanese Prime Minister-Designate Saad
    Hariri

    Earlier today, Vice President Biden spoke with Lebanese Prime
    Minister-designate Saad Hariri, underscoring the United States’
    continuing support for Prime Minister-designate Hariri’s
    efforts to form a new cabinet in line with results of the parliamentary
    elections,

    

    Statement
    by Joe Biden on Launch of Latest Version of Recovery.gov

    Today’s launch of the latest version of Recovery.gov marks
    a significant step forward in our efforts to provide unprecedented
    transparency and accountability of Recovery Act dollars at work.

    

    President
    Barack Obama to Travel to Copenhagen

    Today, the White House announced that President Barack Obama
    will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to support Chicago’s
    bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games at the 121st
    International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session.

    


    Briefing
    by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

    Remarks
    By The President At The Congressional Black Caucus Foundations
    Annual Phoenix Award Dinner

    Word
    from the White House: New York Times Debunks Medicare Scare-mongering

    Posted by Jesse Lee
 

    
Reality
    Check: Nancy-Ann DeParle's Stellar Record

    Posted by Jesse Lee

    

    
One of the funny things about the debate
    over health insurance reform has been watching people who have
    for years clamored for cutting waste from Medicare contort themselves
    trying to find ways to oppose our efforts to do exactly that.
    As 

    
The
    UN, Women & Girls

    Posted by Jennifer Simon

    
Ed. Note: Thanks to the Council on Women
    and Girls for keeping us updated.

    
The status and role of women and girls
    was featured prominently in official events throughout the week
    in New York, during the opening of the 64th session of the UN
    General Assembly. Ambassador Rice was pleased to welcome Valerie
    Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White
    House Council of Women and Girls, to UN Headquarters to participate
    in several key events such as meetings with the newly-nominated
    UN Congressional and Public Delegate teams, roundtables on public-private
    partnerships, and dinners with key groups to discuss women's
    and girl's development.

    
Five
    Most Vulnerable House Seats

    Though many analysts predict Democratic losses in next year's
    midterm elections, The Fix looks at the five House seats most
    likely to switch party next year and finds three of them are
    currently Republican seats while just two are Democratic seats.

    
Republican seats most likely to flip: IL-10,
    NY-23 and LA-2

    
Democratic seats most likely to flip: NM-2
    and LA-3

    
For a good overview of the 2010 House races,
    see the CQ
    Election Map.

    


    Obama
    Could Pull Some Troops Out of Afghanistan

    First Read: "Turning to Afghanistan, the news over the weekend
    that Colin Powell was among those Obama was seeking advice about
    Afghanistan didn't get the attention it deserved. This could
    be the best hint yet that the president is rethinking the strategy
    to the point that not only are more troops NOT going to be sent,
    but we could see a re-deployment of some troops OUT of Afghanistan
    proper. By the way, the president is getting personal with his
    outreach on this issue, as he called John McCain over the weekend
    in what was described as a brief chat with the president making
    his case for deliberation." 

    
U.S.
    must win Afghan hearts and minds, commander says

    Posted: September 28th, 2009 01:00 PM ET

    
From CNN.com's Kristi Keck

    


    Gen. Stanley McChrystal says the U.S. will fail in Afghanistan
    without more troops.

    (CNN) — The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan wants more
    troops and a new strategy — but most importantly, he wants
    to win the battle for the hearts and the minds of the people
    in the war-torn country.

    

    
Bill
    Clinton to headline New Hampshire Dem fundraiser

    Posted: September 28th, 2009 02:00 PM ET

    
From CNN Political Editor Mark Preston

    


    Former President Bill Clinton will headline a major fundraiser
    for the New Hampshire Democratic Party in December.

    WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton will headline
    a major fundraiser for the New Hampshire Democratic Party in
    December, giving a little back to a state that has favored his
    family when it comes to politics.

    


    
Baucus
    targeted by liberal groups in new ad for conceeding on public
    option

    Posted: September 28th, 2009 02:09 PM ET

    
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

    


    Baucus is facing fire from liberal groups in a new ad.

    (CNN) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Montana,
    is facing heightened criticism from members of the liberal wing
    of the Democratic Party over his panel's health reform bill that
    lacks the so called "public option" for health insurance.

    

    
ICE
    reports record cash seizures in Mexico, Colombia

    Posted: 01:06 PM ET

    

    
WASHINGTON (CNN) — U.S. officials
    working with authorities in Mexico and Colombia have seized more
    than $41 million in cash hidden in shipping containers, the U.S.
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced Monday.

    

    United
    States Transfers Three Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Foreign Nations
    

    Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:15:16 -0500 

    The Department of Justice today announced that three detainees
    have been transferred from the detention facility at Guantanamo
    Bay to the control of the governments of Ireland and Yemen. 


    
US-CERT Current Activity

    
Malicious Code Spreading via IRS Scam

    
Original release date: September 28, 2009
    at 9:00 am

    Last revised: September 28, 2009 at 9:00 am

    
 

    
US-CERT is aware of public reports of malicious
    code circulating via

    spam email messages related to the IRS. The attacks arrive via
    an

    unsolicited email message and may contain a subject line of "Notice
    of

    Underreported Income." These messages may contain a link
    or

    attachment. If users click on this link or open the attachment,
    they

    may be infected with malicious code, including the Zeus Trojan.

    
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
    to take the following

    measures to protect themselves:

    * Review the How to Report and Identify Phishing, E-mail Scams
    and

    Bogus IRS Web Sites document on the IRS website.

    * Do not follow unsolicited web links or attachments in email

    messages.

    * Maintain up-to-date antivirus software.

    * Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document

    for more information on avoiding email scams.

    * Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks

    document for more information on social engineering attacks.

    
Relevant Url(s):

    <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html>

    
<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/emailscams_0905.pdf>

    
<http://www.irs.gov/privacy/article/0,,id=179820,00.html?portlet=1>

    
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    http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#malicious_code_spreading_via_irs

    
Department
    of Defense Suicide Prevention 

    Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0500 

    Suicide prevention is one of DoD's top priorities.

    
Army
    Suicide Prevention Program 

    Army Behavioral
    Health 

    Military
    OneSource 

    Real
    Warriors 

    DCoE Outreach Center 1-866-966-1020 

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 

    More resources are listed at health.mil/suicideprevention
    

    Iran
    Nuclear Weapons

    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:37:23 -0500

    Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said Iran may be three years
    away from developing nuclear weapons.
 

    


    
Where Is the Bill?

    Over One-Hundred Days Have Passed Since the GOP Pledged to Introduce
    a Health Reform Bill

    
In June, House Republicans pledged to introduce
    a bill to reform America’s health care system. Now, over
    100 days and numerous excuses later, the “Party of no”
    has not only failed to produce legislation, but they have yet
    to offer any real solutions or ideas on how to make health care
    more affordable and accessible to American families.

    Click
    here to read more about the GOP's pledge to introduce a health
    reform bill and how, after more than 100 days, they have failed
    to do so.

    
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    DoD
    Identifies Army Casaulty 

    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:24:00 -0500 

    Jury
    Convicts Defense Department Official of Unlawful Communication
    of Classified Information and Making False Statements 


    U.S.
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