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Daily Press Briefing – September 13, 2011
Daily Press Briefing – September 13, 2011.
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Impact of Credit Downgrade on Oil Prices
Impact of Credit Downgrade on Oil Prices.
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OSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s OSHA cites 50 safety violations, proposes $917,000 in fines against Bostik Inc. following Middleton, Mass., explosion [09/13/2011]
OSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s OSHA cites 50 safety violations, proposes $917,000 in fines against Bostik Inc. following Middleton, Mass., explosion [09/13/2011].
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Congressional Budget Office, CBO – New Releases
Cost Estimate for H.R. 1560, A bill to amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in … Continue reading
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FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Pinnacle Bank Holding Company–September 13, 2011
FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Pinnacle Bank Holding Company–September 13, 2011.
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Federal Register Notice Clarifying Previous Sanction Announcement (Taken Question)
Federal Register Notice Clarifying Previous Sanction Announcement (Taken Question).
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Defense.gov: Contracts for Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Tuesday, September 13, 2011.
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Navy.mil the Official Web Site of the United States Navy
Navy.mil the Official Web Site of the United States Navy.
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Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress)
Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress).
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VA Observes Suicide Prevention Week – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
VA Observes Suicide Prevention Week – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.
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American Jobs Act
American Jobs Act.
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Navy.mil the Official Web Site of the United States Navy – News September 12, 2011
Navy.mil the Official Web Site of the United States Navy.
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.
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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History – September 13
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. September 13: General Interest 1814: Key pens Star-Spangled Banner “On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in … Continue reading
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.
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Defense.gov: Contracts for Monday, September 12, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Monday, September 12, 2011.
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.
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THOMAS Top Ten for 9/11/2011 – THOMAS (Library of Congress)
THOMAS Top Ten for 9/11/2011 – THOMAS (Library of Congress).
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The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with
The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with.
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Congressional Budget Office – Estimated Impact of Automatic Budget Enforcement Procedures Specified in the Budget Control Act
Congressional Budget Office – Estimated Impact of Automatic Budget Enforcement Procedures Specified in the Budget Control Act.
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Gripes and Grumbles – September 13
By Patricia L Johnson When the 112th Congress failed to come to an agreement on funding for the Federal Aviation Administration the funding expired on July 23, 2011 and 4,000 federal workers were furloughed, but FAA workers didn’t just walk … Continue reading
IAEA Board of Governors� September Meeting Convenes
Board of Governors� September Meeting Convenes. “The Agency is increasingly concerned about the possible existence in Iran of past or current undisclosed nuclear related activities involving military related organizations, including activities related to the development of a nuclear payload for … Continue reading
Economic Releases – Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Gross Domestic Product by Metropolitan Area Note: Release time is at 10:30 a.m. Monthly Treasury Statement (The Monthly “Budget”) Note: Release time is at 2 p.m. U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes Commercial Paper Federal Reserve Board (updated daily)
FBI — Mark F. Giuliano Named Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch
FBI — Mark F. Giuliano Named Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch.
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ManpowerGroup | Manpower Employment Outlook Survey – Global – 4th Qtr 2011
ManpowerGroup | Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. “According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey of global hiring trends released today, employers in 21 of 39 countries expect the fourth-quarter hiring pace to soften from the third quarter. However, Net Employment Outlooks … Continue reading
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Tony Hayward in line for multimillion windfall after Iraq oil deal | Iraq Business News
Tony Hayward in line for multimillion windfall after Iraq oil deal | Iraq Business News.
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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. 1940: Lascaux cave paintings discovered Near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings are discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their … Continue reading
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Killing of Syrian Human Rights Activist Ghiyath Mattar
Killing of Syrian Human Rights Activist Ghiyath Mattar.
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Navy Casualty – September 11
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Navy Casualty.
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Readout of Secretary Clinton’s Call With Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr
Readout of Secretary Clinton’s Call With Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr.
Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress) – September 9, 2011
Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress).
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Mosque Attacks in the West Bank – U.S. Department of State
Mosque Attacks in the West Bank.
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualties – September 9
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualties.
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Defense.gov: Contracts for Friday, September 09, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Friday, September 09, 2011.
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GAO, Government Accountability Office Reports – September 9, 2011
SEP 9, 2011 ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 BLM’s Use of Section 390 Categorical Exclusions for Oil and Gas Development GAO-11-941T MANAGEMENT REPORT Opportunities for Improvements in the Congressional Award Foundation’s Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures GAO-11-825R TAX WHISTLEBLOWERS Incomplete … Continue reading
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China Economic Review – CPI
Chinese inflation slows in August The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China rose 6.2% year-on-year for August, down from a 6.5% increase in July, MarketWatch reported. CPI is a main gauge of inflation published by the National Bureau of Statistics … Continue reading
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Two Decades of Spills
New York Times BUSINESS DAY Two Decades of Spills Published: September 9, 2011 Since 1990, more than 110 million gallons of crude and petroleum products have spilled from America’s pipeline network. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/09/09/business/energy-environment/pipeline-spills.html
Vets Worry About Future of New GI Bill
Vets Worry About Future of New GI Bill. In 2009, riding a wave of pro-military sentiment, several influential veterans groups convinced a few strong voices in the Senate to sponsor legislation that ultimately became the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the most … Continue reading
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Economic Releases – Monday – September 12, 2011
Euro Area Securities Issues Statistics Note: Release time is at 4 a.m. Foreign Exchange Rates (H10) Note: Release time is at 4 p.m. Long-term Interest Rate Statistics for EU Member States Note: Release time is at 4 a.m. Manufacturing, Mining, … Continue reading
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Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress)
Congressional Record – 112th Congress (2011-2012) – THOMAS (Library of Congress). Daily Digest – September 8, 2011
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Medical News: Panel Endorses Xarelto for Stroke Prevention – in Cardiovascular, Strokes from MedPage Today
Medical News: Panel Endorses Xarelto for Stroke Prevention – in Cardiovascular, Strokes from MedPage Today. “ADELPHI, Md. — An FDA advisory committee has voted 9-2, with one abstention, to recommend that the FDA approve the direct oral factor Xa inhibitor … Continue reading
AFP: GM’s China sales hit record for August
AFP: GM’s China sales hit record for August. SHANGHAI — US auto giant General Motors said its sales in China hit 205,885 units in August — a record for the month — up 13.4 percent from a year ago due … Continue reading
Update – VBIED Attack in Sayed Abad Fails to Disrupt Operations | ISAF – International Security Assistance Force
Update – VBIED Attack in Sayed Abad Fails to Disrupt Operations | ISAF – International Security Assistance Force.
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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History.
September 11, 2001, Documentary Project – (American Memory from the Library of Congress)
September 11, 2001, Documentary Project – (American Memory from the Library of Congress).
Arkansas Firm Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Arkansas Firm Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination.
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9/11 Attacks — History.com Interactive Maps, Timelines & Games
9/11 Attacks — History.com Interactive Maps, Timelines & Games.
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ABC News ajc.com Al Jazeera Army Times BBC News Bloomberg Boston.com CBS News Chicago Tribune CNN.com Dallas News.com Drudge Report FT.com Fox News Investors.com Los Angeles Times MSNBC News Navy Times NBC News New York Daily New York Post New … Continue reading
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This Week In Petroleum – September 8, 2011
This Week In Petroleum.
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OSHA News Release: US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites Florida manufacturers and distributors of hair products containing formaldehyde for health violations [09/08/2011]
OSHA News Release: US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites Florida manufacturers and distributors of hair products containing formaldehyde for health violations [09/08/2011].
An Analysis of the Obama Jobs Plan
An Analysis of the Obama Jobs Plan.
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Unit for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Unit for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation.
Defense.gov: Contracts for Thursday, September 08, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Thursday, September 08, 2011.
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FactChecking the Reagan Library Debate | FactCheck.org
FactChecking the Reagan Debate | FactCheck.org.
Geithner Op-Ed: ‘What the world must do to boost growth’
Geithner Op-Ed: ‘What the world must do to boost growth’.
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GAO – General Accounting Office Reports and Testimonies – September 8
Reports 1. Nuclear Nonproliferation: U.S. Agencies Have Limited Ability to Account for, Monitor, and Evaluate the Security of U.S. Nuclear Material Overseas. GAO-11-920, September 8. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-920 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11920high.pdf 2. Environmental Health: Action Needed to Sustain Agencies’ Collaboration on Pharmaceuticals … Continue reading
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Library of Congress – U.S. House, September 8
H.Res.392 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1892) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 … Continue reading
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FRB: Speech–Bernanke, The U.S. Economic Outlook–September 8, 2011
FRB: Speech–Bernanke, The U.S. Economic Outlook–September 8, 2011.
VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Economic Releases – Friday, September 9, 2011
ECRI Weekly Leading Index Note: Release time is at 10:30 a.m. Employer Costs for Employee Compensation* Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories (MTIS) Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. Commercial Paper Federal Reserve Board (updated daily) *Note: Annual and … Continue reading
Congressional Budget Office – Budget and Economic Outlook: An Update
Congressional Budget Office – Budget and Economic Outlook: An Update. “The federal budget deficit totaled $1.23 trillion through the first 11 months of fiscal year 2011, CBO estimates–$28 billion less than the deficit incurred in the same period last year. … Continue reading
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U.N. chief urges world to redouble efforts on climate talks – AlertNet
U.N. chief urges world to redouble efforts on climate talks – AlertNet.
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Fact Sheet: The American Jobs Act | The White House
Fact Sheet: The American Jobs Act | The White House.
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Address by the President to a Joint Session of Congress | The White House
Address by the President to a Joint Session of Congress | The White House.
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For those that need a smile to start/end their day!
$5.37! That’s what the kid behind the counter at Taco Bell said to me. I dug into my pocket and pulled out some lint and two dimes and something that used to be a Jolly Rancher. Having already handed the kid a … Continue reading
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Can Small RNC Rule Change Affect GOP Race? : Roll Call Opinion
Can Small RNC Rule Change Affect GOP Race? : Roll Call Opinion.
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H.R. 2218 – Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools & H.R. 1892 – Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 September 7, 2011 Bill Summaries H.R 2218: Reauthorizes and modernizes the Charter School Program under the Elementary and Secondary … Continue reading
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Defense.gov News Transcript: Charlie Rose “PBS” Interview with Secretary Panetta
Defense.gov News Transcript: Charlie Rose “PBS” Interview with Secretary Panetta.
Business Council Status (Taken Question)
Business Council Status (Taken Question).
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th District, dismisses both health care cases
The 4th District of the U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed both the following health care cases: 102347.P Liberty University v. Timothy Geithner 111057.P Commonwealth of Virginia v. Kathleen Sebelius
Defense.gov: Contracts for Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Wednesday, September 07, 2011.
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The White House – September 8, 2011 – 7:00 PM EDT – President Obama Speaks before Joint Session of Congress on Jobs
The White House.
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A Comment for U.S. House members Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) and Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA)
Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Somewhere a line has to be drawn between what you believe in and what is proper and fitting for a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. You represent the people in your individual districts … Continue reading
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MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA announces $8.44 million in mine health and safety training grants to 47 states and Navajo Nation [09/07/2011]
MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA announces $8.44 million in mine health and safety training grants to 47 states and Navajo Nation [09/07/2011].
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The News Media & The Law
The News Media & The Law.
Treasury Targets Three Senior Al-Qa’ida Leaders
Treasury Targets Three Senior Al-Qa’ida Leaders.
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Economic Releases – Thursday, September 8, 2011
Consumer Credit (G19) Note: Release time is at 3 p.m. Employer Costs for Employee Compensation Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (H41) Note: Release time is at 4:30 p.m. Money Stock Measures (H6) Note: Release … Continue reading
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Analyzing Financial Products Tailored to Servicemembers
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Analyzing Financial Products Tailored to Servicemembers.
FBI — FBI Releases Bank Crime Statistics for Second Quarter of 2011
FBI — FBI Releases Bank Crime Statistics for Second Quarter of 2011.
FBI — Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 91 Individuals for Approximately $295 Million in False Billing
FBI — Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 91 Individuals for Approximately $295 Million in False Billing. “WASHINGTON—Attorney General Eric Holder and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that a nationwide takedown by Medicare Fraud Strike Force … Continue reading
Library of Congress – Congressional Record Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Congressional Record Latest Daily Digest for Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Latest update was Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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Panetta Says Threat of Another 9/11 is Real
Panetta Says Threat of Another 9/11 is Real. “NEW YORK — After a decade of war with al-Qaida the potential for another devastating terrorist assault “remains very real,” Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday following a somber visit to ground … Continue reading
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Cops: Teen arsonists sought over Texas wildfire – Weather – TODAY.com
Cops: Teen arsonists sought over Texas wildfire – Weather – TODAY.com. “Police in Texas were hunting three teenagers after a wildfire caused $1.4 million in damage in an Austin suburb, officials said.”
Why $200bn in US trades are failing each day – FT.com
Why $200bn in US trades are failing each day – FT.com “$200bn is a big number. Yet it is also the number of trades failing to settle on average per day in the US market. The equivalent figure for Europe … Continue reading
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Tagged $200 billion/day, trade failures, U.S. Market, U.S. settlement trades, U.S. trades
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Obama to Propose $300B to Jump-Start Jobs – National Journal staff – NationalJournal.com
Obama to Propose $300B to Jump-Start Jobs – National Journal staff – NationalJournal.com. “In his prime-time speech Thursday night to a joint session of Congress, President Obama is expected to propose $300 billion in tax cuts and federal spending to … Continue reading
Obama administration moves to save debt-ridden Postal Service from default – TheHill.com
Obama administration moves to save debt-ridden Postal Service from default – TheHill.com. “The Obama administration will include a financial blueprint for the nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in a deficit-reduction package that will be submitted to Congress, an administration … Continue reading
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Tagged Default, Obama plan, U.S. Postal Service, USPS
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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. “On this day in 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who … Continue reading
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California Embezzlement Case Might Touch Many Campaigns : Roll Call Politics
California Embezzlement Case Might Touch Many Campaigns : Roll Call Politics. “Kinde S. Durkee was arrested Sept. 2 on suspicion that she used her role as treasurer and bookkeeper at Durkee & Associates to siphon more than $600,000 from the … Continue reading
FBI — Former Citigroup Vice President Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud for Embezzling More Than $22 Million
FBI — Former Citigroup Vice President Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud for Embezzling More Than $22 Million. “Gary Foster, a former vice president in Citigroup, Inc.’s treasury finance department, pleaded guilty today to bank fraud arising from his embezzlement of … Continue reading
Economic Releases – Wednesday, September 7, 2011
FRB Beige Book Note: Release time is at 2 p.m. Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey Commercial Paper Federal Reserve Board (updated daily) Source: NBER
World Map, Online Maps, Satellite Maps – National Geographic
World Map, Online Maps, Satellite Maps – National Geographic. “Locate nearly any place on Earth, search and print historical, weather, and population maps, and more with our dynamic atlas.”
Defense.gov News Release: USS New York to be in NYC to Commemorate 9/11
http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14770 “With the steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, the USS New York represents a powerful symbol of the deeply personal connection that New Yorkers have with our military and is a symbol of the courage and … Continue reading
U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) – Top 10 List for August 2011
U.S. GAO – Top 10 List for August 2011.
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Tagged Acquisition Planning, Benefit Pension Plans, Climate Engineering, Enviromental Protection Agency, Firms Reported in Open Sources having Commericail Activity in Iran's Oil, Gas and Petrochemical, Green Information Technology, Incapacitated Adults, Long-Term Care Insurance, Maritime Security, Nursing Homes
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VA’s Telephone Service Helps Family Members with “Coaching into Care” program
Encourage Veterans to Seek Medical Care WASHINGTON (September 6, 2011) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a telephone service, Coaching into Care, to provide assistance to family members and friends trying to encourage their Veteran to seek … Continue reading
THOMAS Top Ten for 8/28/2011 – THOMAS (Library of Congress)
THOMAS Top Ten for 8/28/2011 – THOMAS (Library of Congress). 1. H.R. 4646 [111th] – Debt Free America Act 2. S. 365 [112th] – Budget Control Act of 2011 3. H.R. 1540 [112th] – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal … Continue reading
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. “On this day in 1915, a prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Little Willie was far from an overnight success. It weighed … Continue reading
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RCFP: Filming police in public is protected by the First Amendment
RCFP: Filming police in public is protected by the First Amendment.
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Iraqi oil deal signed despite U.S. warning | Iraq Business News
Iraqi oil deal signed despite U.S. warning | Iraq Business News. “Hunt Oil Co. was warned before it signed a contract with the Kurdish government in Iraq that it might not be dealing in Kurdish territory, cables reveal.”
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Tagged Hunt Oil Company, Iraq, Kurdish Government, leaked cables
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