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Economic
Report: Japan's industrial output climbs for a sixth month from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Japan's industrial production index rises for a sixth month in a row by a seasonally-adjusted 1.8% in August, government data showed Wednesday, and companies surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry say they expect further increases in the months ahead. | ||
SEC
needs overhaul to catch next Madoff: watchdog from CBC | Ticker The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission needs a new system for handling the thousands of tips and complaints the agency receives to prevent another Bernard Madoff-style fraud, its top official said Tuesday. | ||
Citigroup
sees Russian GDP growing at 3% in 2010 FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Citigroup raised
its forecast Wednesday for Russian gross domestic product growth
in 2010 to 3% from 0.8% previously. The upward revision is due
to "re-stocking, pickup in consumption and only a gradual
recovery in imports, as well as the base effect," wrote
Elina Ribakova, Moscow-based economist at Citigroup, in a note
to clients. She warned, however, that the recovery will be slow
and in the second half of 2009 the economy will still contract
by 5% year-on-year. "Over the medium term, growth is likely
to moderate in the 3.5%-4% range should oil prices stabilize
in the $60-$70 range," Ribakova said. "Consumption
will likely remain the key driver, while the investment-to-GDP
ratio will remain low owing to the challenging business environment."
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American
Express leads DJIA with 2009 rise of 83% NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- American Express
leads the 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average with
a year-to-date gain of 83%, with one trading day left in the
third quarter on Wednesday. Cisco Systems , which was added to
the index on June 8, holds the No. 2 slot with a year-to-date
rise of 43%, followed by J.P. Morgan Chase with a 42% jump. Exxon
Mobil has turned in the worst year-to-date performance with a
loss of nearly 14% in its share price so far in 2009. Wal-Mart
also trails with a loss of 12% this year. The data was compiled
by Dow Jones Indexes. Both MarketWatch and Dow Jones are owned
by News Corp. | ||
Iran
says to enter Geneva talks with good intentions from canada.com World News Iran is entering talks with six world powers this week with good intentions, the Islamic Republic's chief nuclear negotiator said on Wednesday as he left Tehran for the one-day meeting in Geneva. | ||
White
House to exempt Canada on 'Buy American': Report from canada.com World News The White House is expected to exempt Canada from a provision in the U.S. stimulus package that gives priority to American-made products used in public works projects, CBC News reported on Tuesday. | ||
Schapiro
to explore limit on 'naked' short selling from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories The Securities and Exchange Commission is exploring stringent action against naked short selling, an abuse some consider a key contributor to the financial crisis. | ||
U.S.
to share oversight of internet policies from CBC | Ticker The United States says it will give other governments and the private sector a greater oversight role in an organization whose decisions affect how computers relay traffic such as email and Twitter posts. | ||
European
shares record best quarter for years from MarketWatch.com - All MarketWatch News - Personal Finance Earnings and economic news help European stocks post one of their best quarters for years in the third quarter of 2009, which could be a surprise to investors eyeing a lackluster performance over the past few weeks. | ||
Nasdaq
Composite turns positive, up 3.64 points from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
U.S.
stocks turn positive; technology leads gains from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
S&P
500 Index up 1.39 points at 1,062.00 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
Dow
industrials up 11.72 points at 9,753.92 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
Iran
nuclear talks to begin from CBC | Ticker The U.S. and its allies are contemplating tighter sanctions on Iran, even as a new set of talks begins Thursday to discuss Tehran's contentious nuclear program. | ||
Senate
leader aims for health-care debate soon from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Senators could begin debating a sweeping health-care bill the week of Oct. 12, as members of the Senate Finance Committee press on with a bill-writing session and turn back amendments related to abortion. | ||
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Fed
schedules two more Treasury buybacks NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The Federal Reserve
Bank of New York said on Wednesday it will buy Treasury securities
in two operations in the next two weeks as it approaches the
$300 billion in U.S. debt it set out to buy starting in March
in an effort to maintain affordable borrowing rates for companies
and individuals. Next Wednesday, the central bank will buy Treasurys
maturing between 2020 and 2026. On Oct. 13, it will buy debt
maturing in 2016 through 2019. | ||
Bill
Clinton will get McGill doctorate from CBC | Ticker Former U.S. president Bill Clinton is headed to Montreal to receive an honorary university doctorate from McGill University | ||
U.S.
stocks shine in September and third quarter NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks ended
mildly lower on Wednesday after seesawing up and down in the
wake of mixed economic data. Yet equities finished the month
and quarter higher, continuing their climb from March lows. The
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 29.92 points, or 0.5%, to 9,776.82,
leaving the blue chips up 2.3% for the month and ahead 15% for
the quarter. The S&P 500 Index fell 3.53 points, or 0.3%,
to end at 1,057.08, leaving it up 3.6% for September and 15%
ahead for the quarter. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite
lost 1.62 points, or less than 0.1%, to finish at 2,122.42, giving
it a 5.6% monthly rise and 15.7% jump for the just-ended three-month
period. | ||
US Commander in Iraq to Testify Before Congress from VOA News: Politics | ||
Clinton Pushes UN Resolution to Curb Violence Against Girls from VOA News: U.S. Politics | ||
Afghanistan Assessment Sparks Renewed Debate in Washington from VOA News: U.S. Politics | ||
Vietnamese-Americans Having Political Impact from VOA News: U.S. Politics | ||
Nigerian Rebel Group Appoints Mediators from VOA News: Top Stories | ||
International Community Needs to Prepare for Sudanese Civil War, Says Analyst from VOA News: Top Stories | ||
Obama, NATO Chief Agree on Afghanistan Strategy from VOA News: Top Stories | ||
US Welcomes Iranian Gesture on Detained Americans from VOA News: Top Stories | ||
US Concerned About China's Military Modernization from VOA News: Top Stories | ||
US Condemns Violence Against Guinea Protesters from VOA News: Top Stories | ||
EU-Backed Report To Split Blame For Russian-Georgia War from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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Russia Calls Iran Missile Tests 'Worrisome' from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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EU Ministers Reluctant To Reinforce Afghanistan with troops from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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China Urges All Sides To Ease Tensions Over Iran from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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Iran Says It Won't Discuss Its Nuclear 'Rights' At Geneva Meeting from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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Student Protests Against Ahmadinejad Continue In Tehran from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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German Coalition-Building Will Be Test Of Wills from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network | ||
Europe and Eurasia: NATO's Deterrence Requirements from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network | ||
Russia: U.S. Missile Defense Policy from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network | ||
China: The Obama Administration's Vision for the U.S.-China Relationship from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network | ||
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network | ||
CONTRACT OP: Ghana: Technical Assistance for Leasing Market Development from USTDA Contracting Opportunities With
USTDA Grant Recipients by webmaster@ustda.gov (Webmaster) Open Date: 9/29/09 | End Date: 11/6/09 | ||
USDA Announces 2009 - Crop Sugar Loan Rates from USDA Farm Service Agency News Releases
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USDA Begins Issuing Livestock Forage Disaster Payments from USDA Farm Service Agency News Releases
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USDA
Announces Initial Fiscal Year 2010 Sugar Marketing Allocations from USDA Farm Service Agency News Releases National News Releases | ||
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook - Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from USDA Economic Research Service - Fruit
and Tree Nuts Outlook | ||
UN
Security Council Expresses Concern at Delay in Publication of
Provisional Voters List for 29 November Presidential Election
in Côte d'Ivoire | ||
Decisions
on Forming Effective Government in Afghanistan Will Determine
Prospects for Ending Conflict, Top Official Tells Security Council
in Briefing | ||
New
Ideas from Smart Cities Pointing Way to Sustainable Urbanization,
but Far More to Do, Says Secretary-General in Message for World
Habitat Day, 5 October | ||
Comprehensive
Review of Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1540
(2004) Opens Three-Day Meeting at Headquarters, 30 September | ||
Press Conference by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations Headquarters from United Nations Press Releases and
Meetings Coverage | ||
SEC Charges Virtual Reality Product Maker and Individuals in Boiler Room Fraud from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases | ||
China says willing to improve U.S. defense ties from Reuters: Politics | ||
U.S., Myanmar to meet in New York on Tuesday from Reuters: Politics | ||
U.S. eyes insurers, fuel in Iran sanctions strategy from Reuters: Politics | ||
Despite suspicions, Obama urges better Russia ties from Reuters: Politics | ||
U.S. envoy in Cuba met with officials, citizens from Reuters: Politics | ||
Climate control debate heats up in Senate from Reuters: Politics | ||
H.R.
2442, Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act
of 2009 from Recent CBO Cost Estimates Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 10, 2009, with a subsequent amendment provided to CBO on September 28, 2009 | ||
Want To Know Why Blanche Lincoln Voted Against A Public Option? from Real Clear Politics - TIME.com by
Sean Trende | ||
Geithner makes case for quick reform from Politico.com: Politics by Eamon Javers | ||
Democrats responding to conservative attacks by hitting back where it counts from Politico.com: pitboss by Jeanne Cummings | ||
Public option may have new life: Supporters are working hard to bring it back from Politico.com: congress by Carrie Budoff
Brown,Patrick O'Connor | ||
from Politico.com: congress by Jonathan
Martin | ||
Hoyer rejects telecom immunity repeal from Politico.com: congress by Jake Sherman | ||
Boxer-Kerry bill on climate still fluid from Politico.com: congress by Lisa Lerer | ||
New
York Fed purchases $3.545 billion in Treasury coupons | ||
United Nations: Treaty on Maritime Goods Transportation from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor | ||
from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service | ||
RUSSIA: STATEMENT-SITUATION-IRAN from Kremlin.Ru: Unified Wire Service | ||
GAO-09-883,
Combating Terrorism: U.S. Agencies Report Progress Countering
Terrorism and Its Financing in Saudi Arabia, but Continued Focus
on Counter Terrorism Financing Efforts Needed, September ... | ||
GAO-09-1032T,
Federal Contracting: Observations on the Government's Contracting
Data Systems, September 29, 2009 | ||
GAO-09-1023R,
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: Fiscal Year 2010 Proposed
Licensing and Registration Fees Program, September 28, 2009 | ||
GAO-09-932,
Debt Management: Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Should
Play a Heightened Role in Addressing Debt Management Challenges,
September 29, 2009 | ||
from GAO Reports | ||
from GAO Reports | ||
from GAO Legal Products | ||
GAO-09-1033R,
Federal Reserve System: Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Small Bank
Holding Company Policy Statement: Treatment of Subordinated Securities
Issued to the United States Treasury Under the ... | ||
Federal
Reserve Board proposes rules amending credit card provisions
of Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) | ||
Freedom of Information Act: Financial Management Service from FMS Programs and Services | ||
from FMS Programs and Services | ||
Freedom of Information Act: Financial Management Service from FMS Programs and Services | ||
EFT Payment Volume Chart for September 2006 from FMS Programs and Services | ||
Volume IV Treasury Financial Manual: Publications & Guidance: Financial Management Service from FMS Programs and Services | ||
V TFM Bulletin: 2010-01 Retention Bulletin from FMS Programs and Services | ||
Volume V Treasury Financial Manual: Publications & Guidance: Financial Management Service from FMS Programs and Services | ||
Financial
Report of the United States: Publications & Guidance: Financial
Management Service | ||
Live Webcast: FTC Roundtable on Protecting Consumers in Debt Collection Arbitration and Litigation from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer
Protection Press Releases | ||
FTC to Host Forum on Food Marketing to Children from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer
Protection Press Releases | ||
H.R. 2711, FBI Families of Fallen Heroes Act from CBO's Latest 10 Documents | ||
H.R. 2442, Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 from CBO's Latest 10 Documents | ||
VIDEO: Banning Garrett, Atlantic Council, Asia Program Director from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 8am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: Dr. William Brody, Salk Institute, President from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 8:45am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: U.S. Supreme Court Justices Photo Session from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 9:15am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: P.M. Gordon Brown Remarks at British Labor Party Conference from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 9:15am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: Senate Finance Cmte. Health Care Markup - Day 5 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: FDIC Board of Directors Meeting on Premium Payments from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 10am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: Pres. Obama Meeting with NATO Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 11:30am (ET) | ||
VIDEO: White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET) | ||
VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing 9/29 from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 1pm (ET) | ||
VIDEO: House Oversight Cmte. Hearing on the Flu Vaccine Program from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 2pm (ET) | ||
VIDEO: House Spkr. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) & Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) on Health Care from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 2:30pm (ET) | ||
VIDEO: House Judiciary Subcmte. Hearing on Victims' Rights Act from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 4pm (ET) | ||
VIDEO: Senate Judiciary Cmte. Hearing on Steroids and Body Building Supplements from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Tuesday at 2:30pm (ET) | ||
Government Already Runs Health Care for Millions of Americans from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Tula Connell | ||
Rockefellers Public Option Defeated in Senate Finances Health Care Bill from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Tula Connell Looks like one version of public option just got killed in the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Jay Rockefellers public option amendment, the strongest of the public option amendments offered, was just voted down 15-8, with five Democrats voting against it: Sens. Max Baucus (Mont.), Tom Carper (Del.), Kent Conrad (N.D.), Blanche Lincoln (Ark.) and Bill Nelson (Fla.). As Rockefeller said before the vote: Why would we not do this? People come second and the profits come first if were against this. Looks like the People lost this one. Sen.
Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will now offer another public option amendment. | ||
Tell Your Health Care Insurer Its Time for Real Reform from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall | ||
President
Obama Extends Gulf Coast Rebuilding Office, Pushes for Improved
Long-Term Recovery Following Catastrophic Disasters Signaling his continued commitment to Katrina-Rita recovery, President Barack Obama announced he will visit the Gulf Coast in mid-October and see first-hand the progress in the region. | ||
Presidential
nominations & withdrawals sent to the Senate The latest nominations and withdrawals sent to the United States Senate. | ||
Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 9/29 | ||
Remarks
by President Obama and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen
after Meeting | ||
The
UN, Women & Girls Posted by Jennifer Simon | ||
What
Science Is Telling Us About The Climate-Change Challenge Posted by John P. Holdren | ||
Word
from the White House: Common Ground on Health Insurance Reform
& The Real Health Care Tax Posted by Jesse Lee | ||
What's
Our Plan? Posted by Graves Spindler | ||
We
Can Stop the Distracted Driving Epidemic Posted by Secretary Ray LaHood | ||
NATO
and the National Security Team Posted by Jesse Lee | ||
Photostream:
A Look at September Posted by Kori Schulman | ||
Star
Tribune Minnesota Poll finds that a majority of Minnesotans Don't
Want Republican Pawlenty to Run A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll finds that a majority of Minnesotans don't want to see Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) run for president in 2012. The poll shows that only 30% of adults want to see the two-term governor make a try for the White House in 2012, while 55% do not. | ||
The
Secret Republican Playbook to Kill Health Care Reform "Far from representing a spontaneous upwelling of populist rage, the protests were tightly orchestrated from the top down by corporate-funded front groups as well as top lobbyists for the health care industry. Call it the return of the Karl Rove playbook: The effort to mobilize the angriest fringe of the Republican base was guided by a conservative dream team that included the same GOP henchmen who Swift-boated John Kerry in 2004, smeared John McCain in 2000, wrote the script for Republican obstructionism on global warming, and harpooned the health care reform effort led by Hillary Clinton in 1993." | ||
Nelson
Wants 65 Votes for Health Care Reform Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) now thinks 65 votes
is a figure "that would provide him a comfort level in terms
of establishing a level of bipartisan support" for a health
care reform bill, the Lincoln Journal-Star reports. | ||
One
More Race to Watch on Election Day New York Gov. David Paterson (D) announced that the special election in New York's 23rd congressional district would be held on November 3 -- the same day there are gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. | ||
Biden
headed to Iowa From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser | ||
Supreme
Court readies for a new term Posted: September 29th, 2009 05:20 PM ET | ||
Democratic
National Committee educating seniors about Republican false statements
on Health Care in new ad From CNN Political Editor Mark Preston | ||
Senior
U.S. official holds talks in Cuba WASHINGTON (CNN) A senior American
diplomat had high level talks with the Cuban government in Havana,
the State Department said Tuesday. | ||
Study
points to benefits from the Great Depression Life expectancy during the peak years of
the Great Depression increased 6.2 years from 57.1 years
in 1929 to 63.3 years in 1933 according to University
of Michigan researchers Jose A. Tapia Granados and Ana Diez Roux.
The increase applied to men and women, whites and non-whites. | ||
U.S.
plans to withdraw 4,000 more troops from Iraq in October Posted: 01:31 AM ET (CNN) The United States will withdraw another 4,000 troops in Iraq by the end of October, the U.S. military commander in Iraq said in prepared testimony for a congressional hearing Wednesday. | ||
VACANCY:
Intelligence Specialist (Operations) IA-0132-03/03 Joint Activities
Staff | ||
VACANCY:
Accountant YA-0510-01/02 Army Corps of Engineers | ||
VACANCY:
Range Support Technician GS-0303-07/07 Army Installation Management
Command | ||
VACANCY:
Supervisory Biologist/Physcl Sci/Ecologist, GS-0401/1301/408-14/15
GS-0401-14/15 Environmental Protection Agency | ||
VACANCY:
Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) WG-4749-10/10 Army Corps of Engineers | ||
VACANCY:
PROGRAM SUPPORT CLERK (Office Automation) GS-0303-05 Veterans
Health Administration | ||
VACANCY:
Management and Program Analyst GS-0343-11/12 Dept of Homeland
Security/Customs and Border Protection | ||
VACANCY:
Biologist YD-0401-02 Air Force Personnel Center | ||
VACANCY:
Psychology Technician GS-0181-06/06 U.S. Military Academy, West
Point, NY | ||
VACANCY:
CHEMICAL ENGINEER DB-0893-14/15 U.S. Army Research, Development
and Engineering Command | ||
David
Poythress @ Georgia State To see more details and RSVP | ||
Upcoming Meetings for U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
Important Info on the 2009 California Young Democrats Lake Tahoe Retreat CYD President Alissa Ko has extended the $65 early registration fee for Tahoe until October 10th. Still, the registration deadline is approaching quickly and you should register as soon as possible at the following link: http://yda.wiredforchange.com/o/720/c/1066/t/4064/l/eng/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=13025 Also extremely important is that I've created a separate registration process for high school students (see registration page) which combines the registration fee and housing and incorporates our permission slip and rules for high school young democrats who will be attending. IMPORTANT: this new process is MANDATORY for ALL high school students attending the retreat. Please send me a message if you have any questions. Lastly, we've released the *near* final
schedule for the retreat. If you would like to view that, go
here: Again, if you haven't already, please register quickly because the price will be going up soon: http://yda.wiredforchange.com/o/720/c/1066/t/4064/l/eng/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=13025 Let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing you in Tahoe! Thanks, ~Eddie Kirby | ||
Job
Opportunities for Low -Income Individuals for GovBenefits.gov | ||
GEN
McChrystal Interview Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:01:10 -0500 General Stanley McChrystal says the support of the Afghan people is critical to the U.S. effort in Afghanistan. | ||
Presidential
Idea Program Seeks New Efficiencies President Barack Obama will select the winning SAVE submission. During his weekly address to the nation April 25, Obama announced his intent to establish "a process through which every government worker can submit their ideas for how their agency can save money and perform better." Employees can submit their ideas directly to the Office of Management and Budget through the http://www.saveaward.gov/ Web site. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 14. Classified information should not be included with any submissions, officials said. OMB officials will select the most promising ideas and forward them to the president. Submissions will be considered using the following criteria: -- Does the idea reduce costs in a way that is concrete and quantifiable? -- Does the idea improve the way government operates by improving output quality at lower costs, simplifying processes to reduce administrative burden or improving the speed of government operations to improve efficiency? -- Does the idea have a tangible impact on citizens' lives or environment? -- Does the idea have a clear and practical plan for implementation? -- Will it be possible to begin realizing savings immediately? Two awards will be given: one for the best savings proposal and the other for the agency that garnered the most employee idea submissions. The winning idea will be incorporated into the fiscal 2011 federal budget. Other ideas that show potential also could be incorporated into the budget, officials said. Winners will be announced in November. Although the winning entry will not yield
a monetary award, the submitter will present the idea personally
to the president. | ||
Longest-serving
Navy SEAL Retires Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:05:00 -0500 | ||
Iran
Nuclear Weapons Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:57:53 -0500 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said Iran may be three years away from developing nuclear weapons. | ||
AT
Notice FAAO JO 7340.2 for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration | ||
Banks Tapped to Bolster FDIC Resources
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation today adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPR) that would require insured institutions to prepay their
estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter
of 2009 and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012. The FDIC estimates
that the total prepaid assessments collected would be approximately
$45 billion. The FDIC Board also voted to adopt a uniform three-basis
point increase in assessment rates effective on January 1, 2011,
and extend the restoration period from seven to eight years.
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Retail
Distribution List, 050-2009 This information has recently been updated,
and is now
available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for
recall 050-2009, Missouri Firm Recalls Sausage Products Due to
Mislabeling and an Undeclared Allergen. | ||
Ex-Bush
Administration Officials Face Civil Rights Lawsuits Posted: 28 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON - High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person's civil rights. In lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. 11 attacks, three federal courts have left open the possibility that former Attorney General John Ashcroft and a lieutenant may be held personally liable. | ||
NATO
Official: More Afghan Training Needed for War Posted: 28 Sep 2009 05:00 PM PDT By LARA JAKES and MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON - NATO's secretary general on Monday said "things are going to have to change" in Afghanistan for the United States and its international allies to win the stalemated war. | ||
Readout on Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkey Meetings Philip H. Gordon New York City September 28, 2009 | ||
Office of the Spokesman September 29, 2009 | ||
U.S.
Department of State Highlights: Women, Peace, and Security in
Armed Conflict Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
Information
Sharing Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:43:40 -0500 Select personnel working with the Department of Homeland Security now have access to Defense Department information. | ||
Members
of Justice Department's National Security Division Leadership
Team Announced | ||
Justice
Department Announced Public Education Campaign Grants to Fight
Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination | ||
Former
Enron Broadband Co-Chief Executive Officer Sentenced For Wire
Fraud | ||
Detroit-Area
Rehabilition Facility Executive Pleads Guilty To $18.3 Million
Medicare Fraud Scheme | ||
Justice
Department Sues Massachusetts and Its Department of Corrections
for Discriminating Against Female Job Applicants | ||
College Democrats of Georgia: Young Democrats of Atlanta's forum on unions; "Why Labor" Hello College Democrats! If you are in the Atlanta area on Oct. 8, stop by the Young Democrats of Atlanta's forum on unions; "Why Labor". The forum has a fantastic lineup of speakers and should be a great event! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154714434000#/event.php?eid=154714434000&index=1 Ed Hula | ||
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Papua New Guinea (09/09)
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:36:18 -0500 | ||
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Solomon Islands (09/09)
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:08:28 -0500 | ||
Virginia Democrats: One Month 'till Election Day! Virginia Young Democrats have been busy all over the Commonwealth! We've been canvassing all over Virginia for our local candidates as well as Deeds and the Democratic ticket. We've invaded for Delegate Vanderhye and Cynthia Neff and Creigh Deeds. We've been working hard this fall but there is still more to come! As of this Saturday, there will be ONE MONTH left until Election Day. One month to hit the thousands of doors tat we need to hit. One month to make the thousands of calls that need to be made. One month to win this election for Creight Deeds, Jody Wagner, Steve Shannon. One month to take back the House of Delegates! We Need Young Democrats to give everything they have this last month. That's why we have four campaign invasions planned for this Saturday, and two or more every other weekend from now until the election. For more infomration about getting involved with campaigns in your area or with VAYD, countact our Vice President for Campaigns, Sarah Buckley, at vp_campaigns@vayd.org. Big Canvasses in Hampton Roads This
Weekend Obama 250 Days Celebration Voter Registration Deadlines Fast Approaching! Tickets to Mark Warner-Creigh Deeds
Event Endorsements for Deeds and Questions
for Bob Find An Organizer, Find Your Chapter Promote & Protect the Vote 2009 If you are interested in helping, please
go to http://www.vademocrats.org/page/s/promotethevote09
and sign up to volunteer. If you have questions about the program
please contact Kristina Perry at kperry@vavictory09.org. | ||
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Vanuatu (09/09) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:12:08 -0500 | ||
U.S.
International Reserve Position September 29, 2009 2009-9-29-11-48-25-24397 | ||
Office of the Spokesman September 29, 2009 | ||
Congressional Appearances for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
Obama
Calls Afghanistan NATO's Most Important Mission Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:37:00 -0500 | ||
Comptroller Dugan Comments on Prepaid
FDIC Assessment ### | ||
Congo Basin Forest Partnership Fact Sheet Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Washington, DC September 29, 2009 | ||
Homeland Security Leadership Journal for U.S. Department of Homeland Security This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
U.S. Department of State Highlights 10 Years of Congo Basin Forest Partnership Office of the Spokesman September 29, 2009 | ||
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Singapore (09/09) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:13:59 -0500 | ||
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Netherlands (09/09) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:51:41 -0500 | ||
Operation
Deep Freeze Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:25:32 -0500 The Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard are again participating in Operation Deep Freeze | ||
$120
Million for States Made Available as Part of Recovery Act Community
Prevention and Wellness Initiative Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0500 HHS today announced the release of $120 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for prevention and wellness programs for U.S. states and territories, building on the recent announcement of the $373 million funding opportunity for communities and tribes around the country. | ||
Civilian
Employees at DoD to Receive Equal Base Salary Increases Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500 | ||
Command
Remains Flexible as North Korean Threat Changes Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:31:00 -0500 | ||
Drug
That Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier Reduces Formation of Brain Metastases
in Mice Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:05:00 -0500 | ||
U.S.
Department of State Highlights: 10 Years of Congo Basin Forest
Partnership Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 | ||
C-SPAN Daily Alert C-SPAN Highlights Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: Tonight: Tomorrow: | ||
FAQ
What Happens After You Call FEMA Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:54:41 -0500 ATLANTA, Ga. -- Inspectors contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are contacting Georgia disaster applicants who sustained damage from storms and flooding beginning Sept. 18. | ||
Ian Kelly September 29, 2009 | ||
FBI
Investigators, Prosecutors Combat Financial Fraud | ||
DoD
Contracts for September 29, 2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:00 -0500 | ||
HELSINKI
COMMISSION URGES GREATER REENGAGEMENT IN BALKANS | ||
Secretary
Sebelius Releases $27.8 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand
the Use of Health Information Technology HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards totaling $27.8 million to health center-controlled networks and large multi-site health centers to implement electronic health records (EHR) and other health information technology (HIT) innovations. More... | ||
Young Democrats of Nevada goes to Orlando...2009 Young Democrats of America Autumn Conference Information Young Democrats of America ***Please let me know if you are interested in attending, we will try and provide scholarships for our members*** Now is the time for us to come together to get YDA working again. While in the past it was common for the Executive Committee to set the agenda for an administration, this time all of YDAs leadership, from the National Committee to Caucus and Committee leaders, will be planning out the future of our organization at our Fall Conference in sunny Orlando, Florida on November 20-22, 2009. The clock is ticking on the 2010 Election season and this is our opportunity to plan our strategy for the next 11 months to continue engaging young voters and exercise our generations power by sending Democrats back to Congress and our state, commonwealth, and territorial capitals. Check out the 2009 Fall Conference Schedule Take advantage of great savings with the Early Bird Registration for only $45. Prices will go up to $65 on October 15th at Midnight (Eastern) and will be good through November 18th at Midnight (Eastern). After this, you will have to register on-site in Orlando for $75.\ I look forward to seeing all of you in November. Thanks, and once again, please let me know if you have any questions! Heather Brown | ||
HARRIS COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS ENDORSES FULL SLATE OF MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES Harris County Young Democrats made endorsements in the November 3rd municipal election at its monthly meeting earlier this evening. HCYD endorsed candidates in ten of the fourteen City Council races. When Annise Parker is sworn in as our Mayor, she's going to need a top-notch City Council to work with her to move Houston forward. I know that our slate of candidates is that City Council, said HCYD President Travis Sheive. The municipal endorsements are as follows: Mayor Annise Parker
In addition to municipal candidates, HCYD also endorsed two candidates for the HISD School Board. Alma Lara, a 35-year educator, received the nod for Position I, and Adrian Collins, a long time community activist, HISD parent and aide to President Obama, was endorsed for Position IX.
HCYD also endorsed two propositions to be on the ballot in November. Proposition 4 allows already existing funds within the State of Texas to be used to fund the creation of more Tier 1 universities. Proposition 9 enshrines the Texas Open Beaches act into the Texas Constitution to ensure that Texas' coast line remains a publicly held treasure.
"Having endorsed a slate of well-qualified and hard-working candidates and elected officials, HCYD looks forward to organizing for our candidates in the weeks leading up to the election," said HCYD Vice-President Felicity Pereyra. "Through the hard work of our membership we can make sure that our city elects the leadership that shares our progressive values."
Harris County Young Democrats meets on
4th Tuesday of every month at 1135 Oxford from 6:30 to 8:00.
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National Information Exchange Model (NIEM)
National
Training Event in Baltimore, Md., September 29 - October
2, 2009. | ||
OASIS
Emergency Interoperability Summit | ||
Trade
News Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:27 -0500 Significant Trade Activities | ||
CBP
Trade Symposium 2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:56:11 -0500 | ||
USBP
in the News Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:27 -0500 For archived news releases, please visit CBP News Releases located under Newsroom. | ||
What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - OVW for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. Visit OVW's website for an updated list
of Recovery Act awards: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/recovery-awards.htm
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NATO
Alliance Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:45:39 -0500 | ||
Department
of Defense Media Schedule for 9/30/2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:21:00 -0500 | ||
The August
2009 Transit Research Update is now available. | ||
U.S.
Department of State Daily Press Briefing - September 29 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:44:28 -0500 | ||
November
16-17, 2009 Blood Products Advisory Committee Meeting Anncouncement
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South Dakota Democrats September newsletter September, 2009 Thanks for your hard work! Kristin Aschenbrenner | ||
U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
to Announce Millions in Green Recovery Act Funding
for California Press Conference and Visual Media Opportunity at the Port of Long Beach to Discuss Important Environmental Issues WHAT: This week, President Obamas pick to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa P. Jackson, is visiting California for the first time since being appointed. On Thursday, Jackson will highlight more than $26 million in EPA grants for projects in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. WHO: In addition to Administrator Jackson, invited speakers include California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, and Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. Additional agencies and grantees will participate including: the California Air Resources Board, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and the California Department of Transportation. WHERE: Port of Long Beach, Calif. Please RSVP to receive a map and directions. EVENT TIMELINE - Thursday, October 1 9:45 a.m. - Media check-in (Please allow time to park and check-in to the event. You must RSVP in advance and bring a photo ID. The press conference begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by an informal Q & A session with key federal, state and local officials who will be on-hand to discuss how these projects and Recovery Act funding are revitalizing the U.S. economy by preserving and creating engine equipment manufacturing, installation, and operations jobs. PLEASE RSVP: Accredited members of the media who would like to attend should email simms.mary@epa.gov or mogharabi.nahal@epa.gov ASAP to RSVP and request copies of the electronic media kit. Please include your name, contact and media affiliation in your request. ### | ||
Political
Fundraiser Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme, Campaign Finance Crimes Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:21:02 -0500 Former political fundraiser Norman Hsu was sentenced in Manhattan federal court to 292 months in prison for operating an $80 million Ponzi scheme and violating federal campaign finance laws. | ||
Four
Charged in Louisiana in Bribery Conspiracy Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:26:08 -0500 A project engineer, two prime contractor employees, and a subcontractor were charged in New Orleans, Louisiana with conspiracy to bribe a state official in connection with a federally funded highway project. | ||
Former
Pennsylvania Liquor Enforcement Officer Charged with Extortion Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:03:25 -0500 Gina Marie Kepler, a former Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, was indicted on seven counts of Hobbs Act extortion in connection with allegedly using the power of her official position to obtain money from the owners of establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to patrons. | ||
Cms.hhs.gov- Mandatory Insurer Reporting for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
VACANCY:
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT #2009-5A (Re-advertisement) Applicants who applied for
Vacancy Announcement #2009-5 need not reapply to be considered
for this position. Applications must be received in the office
or post-marked no later than October 2, 2009. | ||
FAQ:
When does this year's Diversity Visa Program start? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:24:33 -0500 The annual Diversity Visa Program will begin Friday, Oct. 2. Fifty thousand permanent resident visas are chosen by lottery for people from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for a link to register. | ||
Florida Young Democrats comments: The fraudulent reign of current Florida governor Charlie Crist Orlando Sentinel Blog by Columnist Mike Thomas: The fraudulent reign of Charlie Crist I was amazed listening to Charlie run around
Michigan, taking credit for Floridas education gains. Crist has a serious problem separating
fantasy from reality.This goes beyond the typical political hyperbole
to downright fraud. He had absolutely nothing to do with Floridas
gains in education. All this was a result of Jeb Bushs
accountability reforms.This would be like Gator backup QB John
Brantley taking credit for the win over Kentucky. Unbelievable! Crist ran for education commissioner in 2000. This was two years after voters approved an amendment abolishing the post of elected commissioner. But the change didn't go into effect until the beginning of 2003, so Crist ran for a post nobody took seriously because it was nothing more than a 2-year caretaker position. It was classic Crist opportunism. Upon assuming office, he put 111 pictures of himself on the departments web site (I counted them) and used it as a platform to run for Attorney General. He was non-existent in Jeb Bushs education reforms. He was lampooned by Democrats for not even knowing the passing score on the FCAT. Crist also made other ludicrous claims in Michigan, taking credit for cutting and balancing the budget, and cutting taxes. In fact, he had no choice but to cut the budget because its required by the state constitution. The cutting was a result of plunging revenues, not anything Crist did. Another gem was Crist claiming to be for lower taxes and less government. In fact, he glommed on to the federal stimulus to boost Florida to get him through the Senate campaign. As soon as he leaves office, the budget is going to explode. That's why he's leaving. He's getting out while the getting is good. Watching Charlie on CNN push his Cover Florida health plan was hysterical. In two years, the program has signed up a grand total of 4,000 people. Like everything else, Charlie got it passed in the Legislature, grabbed some headlines, and abandoned it until dusting it off for a political campaign. If this is the answer to the nation's health care woes, it's time to bring on the death panels. "Cover Florida is an oxymoran,'' says Beckey Cherney, president and CEO of the Central Florida Healthcare Coalition. "If you held it up as a national model, it would be what you would not do.'' Lastly, Crists property insurance reforms continue to backfire. More than half the states insurers are having underwriting losses, despite the fact we havent had a hurricane. They are going to have to raise rates, or leave the state or just close shop. Can you imagine what would happen if a major storm hit, with all these companies backed by Charlies government option insurance fund? The fund would go bankrupt and taxpayers would face billions in tax increases over the next 30 years. This is another reason Charlie is abandoning ship. One good hurricane will expose the folly of his mucking up the private insurance market. Charlie Crist has accomplished absolutely nothing since becoming governor, other than maneuver for his next campaign. This comes from someone who endorsed him. And the Republicans are so desperate to
hold on to the seat, theyre going along with the fraud. | ||
HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR SEPTEMBER 29,
2009 | ||
Pima County Arizona Democratic Party Meeting tomorrow at 6 pm Please join us for our monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 6 pm. The meeting will be at the Pima County Democratic Party HQ located at 4639 E 1st. Tucson, AZ 85711. Deya Nevarez | ||
Statement
From FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:36:11 -0500 "The Federal Emergency Management Agency has activated its National Response Coordination Center, as well as our Regional Response Coordination Center in Region IX, in order to support American Samoa as they respond to the earthquake and resulting tsunami in the Pacific Ocean..." | ||
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
30, 2009 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business 12:00 1:00 p.m. 2:00 3:00 p.m. One Minutes (15 per side) | ||
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