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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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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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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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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.
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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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
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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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FT.com / Companies / Oil & Gas – CNPC close to Afghanistan oil deal
FT.com / Companies / Oil & Gas – CNPC close to Afghanistan oil deal. “CNPC, the Chinese energy company, is poised to win the first oilfield to be tendered in Afghanistan since the US ousted the Taliban in revenge for … Continue reading
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Economic Releases – Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Employment Trends Index (Conference Board) Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. Foreign Exchange Rates (H10) Note: Release time is at 4 p.m. ISM Service Index Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. Selected Interest Rates Note: Release time is … Continue reading
China National Offshore Oil Company Statement on oil spill – CNOOC shares fall 9%
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/20110904/LTN20110904011.pdf. “The operations of Platforms B and C of PL19-3 oil field were suspended on 13 July 2011 as required by the SOA. As a result, the Company’s net production has been reduced by approximately 22,000 barrels per day. The … Continue reading
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Top 10 List for August 2011
U.S. GAO – Top 10 List for August 2011.
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Labor Day 2011 – Not a Day for Celebration
Historically, Labor Day has been a day of celebration for the millions of men and women, over the age of 16, making up our labor force. In August 2011 our labor force was 153.6 million. Unfortunately, all of the 153.6 … Continue reading
Background Briefing on Libya
Background Briefing on Libya.
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FBI — FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending September 2, 2011
FBI — FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending September 2, 2011.
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TR Sailors Honor Fallen SEALs
TR Sailors Honor Fallen SEALs.
Obama Administration Releases August Housing Scorecard Featuring Making Home Affordable Servicer Assessments
Obama Administration Releases August Housing Scorecard Featuring Making Home Affordable Servicer Assessments.
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USGS – Magnitude 6.8 – FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA
Magnitude 6.8 – FOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA.
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Defense.gov: Contracts for Thursday, September 01, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Thursday, September 01, 2011.
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BCA and Disaster Relief | The White House
BCA and Disaster Relief | The White House. “There is no way to predict in advance precisely what the cost of disaster relief will be in any given year. That is why in the bipartisan Budget Control Act (BCA) passed … Continue reading
FRB: Press Release–The Federal Reserve Board announces a formal enforcement action against the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA–September 1, 2011
FRB: Press Release–The Federal Reserve Board announces a formal enforcement action against the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA–September 1, 2011.
Medical News: States Begin Review of Insurance Premium Hikes – in Washington-Watch, Reform from MedPage Today
Medical News: States Begin Review of Insurance Premium Hikes – in Washington-Watch, Reform from MedPage Today. “WASHINGTON — Health insurers who want to raise premiums by 10% or more will now be subject to state or federal review as well … Continue reading
FRB: Governor Elizabeth A. Duke – Rebalancing the Housing Market
FRB: Rebalancing the Housing Market. September 1, 2011
Economic Releases – Friday, September 2, 2011
ECRI Weekly Leading Index Note: Release time is at 10:30 a.m. Employment Situation (Includes Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, Average Workweek, and Hourly Earnings) Commercial Paper Source: NBER
Blue Angels to Soar on Biofuel During Labor Day Weekend Air Show
Blue Angels to Soar on Biofuel During Labor Day Weekend Air Show.
Obama Accepts Boehner’s Offer to Address Congress at 7 p.m. Next Thursday – Major Garrett and Billy House – NationalJournal.com
Obama Accepts Boehner’s Offer to Address Congress at 7 p.m. Next Thursday – Major Garrett and Billy House – NationalJournal.com.
FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Bank of the Carolinas Corporation, Community State Bank, Lindell Bank and Trust Company, Pacific Commerce Bank, and Whitaker Bank–September 1, 2011
FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Bank of the Carolinas Corporation, Community State Bank, Lindell Bank and Trust Company, Pacific Commerce Bank, and Whitaker Bank–September 1, 2011.
Defense.gov: Contracts for Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
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COMING SOON – WE THE PEOPLE
Opinion by Patricia L Johnson The White House is in the process of creating a website where ‘we the people’ can go to offer suggestions on petitions. You can read all about it on at the following White House link: … Continue reading
Fifty Additional Community Banks across the Country Receive $767 Million to Help Small Businesses Access Capital, Create New Jobs
Fifty Additional Community Banks across the Country Receive $767 Million to Help Small Businesses Access Capital, Create New Jobs.
EIA – U.S. Energy Information Administration This Week In Petroleum – August 31, 2011
This Week In Petroleum.
Defense.gov News Release: National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 30, 2011
Defense.gov News Release: National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 30, 2011.
Economic Releases – Thursday, September 1, 2011
Auto Sales Note: Release time is at 5 p.m. Construction Spending / Construction Put in Place Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. Euro Area Monetary Financial Institution (MFI) Interest Rate Statistics Note: Release time is at 4 a.m. Factors … Continue reading
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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FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Bank of the Carolinas Corporation, Community State Bank, Lindell Bank and Trust Company, Pacific Commerce Bank, and Whitaker Bank–September 1, 2011
FRB: Press Release–Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Bank of the Carolinas Corporation, Community State Bank, Lindell Bank and Trust Company, Pacific Commerce Bank, and Whitaker Bank–September 1, 2011.
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Boehner Responds to Obama’s Request for a Joint Session of Congress
Boehner Responds to Obama’s Request for a Joint Session of Congress.
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TEXT: Obama’s Letter to Boehner, Reid on Joint Session of Congress – National Journal staff – NationalJournal.com
TEXT: Obama’s Letter to Boehner, Reid on Joint Session of Congress – National Journal staff – NationalJournal.com.
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Consumer groups: Stop sale of J&J breast implants | Reuters
Consumer groups: Stop sale of J&J breast implants | Reuters.
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U.S. newborn death rate tied with Qatar – Health – Children’s health – msnbc.com
U.S. newborn death rate tied with Qatar – Health – Children’s health – msnbc.com.
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Tagged Children's health, Health, MSNBC.com, U.S. newborn rate
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EIA Released August Petroleum Supply Monthly with June Data – August 30, 2011
Petroleum Supply Monthly.
Posted in Government, News and politics
Tagged EIA, Energy, Petroleum Supply Monthly, U.S. Energy Information System
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VA Launches Open Source Custodian – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
VA Launches Open Source Custodian – Public and Intergovernmental Affairs. WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it has completed an important milestone on its joint path with the Department of Defense (DoD) to create a single electronic health … Continue reading
Department of Defense Contracts – August 30, 2011
Contracts for August 30, 2011 08/30/2011 05:07 PM CDT
Posted in Government, News and politics, U.S. Military
Tagged 2011, August 30, Contracts, Department of Defense
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US Labor Department seeks to recover more than $1 million in improper and delinquent loans made from United Employee Benefit Fund in Northbrook, Ill. [08/30/2011]
US Labor Department seeks to recover more than $1 million in improper and delinquent loans made from United Employee Benefit Fund in Northbrook, Ill. [08/30/2011] The U.S. Department of Labor has sued the United Employee Benefit Fund in Northbrook and … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Government, News and politics
Tagged Department of Labor, IL, investigation, lawsuit, Northbrook, United Employee Benefit Fund
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The Navy’s Energy Efficiency Technology Validation (Techval) program
Navy Program Employs Innovative Energy to Save Lighting Costs, Energy at USMC Base The Navy’s Energy Efficiency Technology Validation (Techval) program completed the retrofit of an entire building with light-emitting diode (LED) lighting at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center … Continue reading
FACTBOX-East Coast refiners restart after Hurricane Irene | Reuters
FACTBOX-East Coast refiners restart after Hurricane Irene | Reuters.
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged East coast refineries, Hurrican Irene, restart, Reuters
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Economic Releases – Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Chicago Business Barometer / Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Note: Release time is at 9:45 a.m. Help Wanted Online Note: Release time is at 10 a.m. MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Note: Release time is at … Continue reading
Federal Reserve Board Enforcement Action agreement
http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/enforcement/enf20110830a1.pdf. Written Agreement between CB HOLDING CORP, Aledo, IL and FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO, CHICAGO IL – Docket No. 11-098-WA /RB-HC
Zeroing in on the Zero Hour – An Open Letter to the Editor of The American Legion
By Richard E Walrath The following is in reference to Brian Riedl’s “Zero Hour” commentary posted in the September 2011 edition of The American Legion. Does the American Legion plan on having a similar opposing article in the near future? … Continue reading
Defense.gov: Contracts for Monday, August 29, 2011
Defense.gov: Contracts for Monday, August 29, 2011.
Posted in Economy, News and politics, U.S. Military
Tagged AM General LLC, American Ordnance LLC, August 29, Contracts, Day & Zimmerman, Department of Defense, EADS North American Defense, ECC International Constructors LLC, Federal Prison Industries, Freitas Construction, General Dynamics, Sikorsky Aircraft, Woodlawn Mfg.
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Chinese Tycoon bidding for land in Iceland to build Theme Park
Chinese mogul seeks to buy 0.3% of Iceland A Chinese tycoon’s bid to buy a vast tract of land for construction of a US$100-million theme park in Iceland has come under fire, with skeptics saying the deal is really aimed … Continue reading
Roll Call Politics August 30, 2011
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 Politics Hoyer Lends Support to Marshall in Nevada Special Weprin Drops Out of Debate in N.Y. Special Bachmann to Release Memoir in November Ex-Rep. Mark Neumann Enters Wisconsin Senate Race
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Tagged 2012 Elections, Bahmann, Hoyer, Neumann, Nevada, New York, Weprin, Wisconsin
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Pharma groups pay $150m to US doctors – FT.com
Pharma groups pay $150m to US doctors – FT.com.
Posted in Health and wellness, News and politics
Tagged Pharmaceutical payments, U.S. Doctors
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August is Deadliest Month for US in Afghanistan
August is Deadliest Month for US in Afghanistan.
Posted in News and politics, U.S. Military
Tagged 66 dead, Afghanistan, August 2011 deadliest month, US Troops
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Source: Warren Jeffs In Coma, May Not Survive – ABC News
Source: Warren Jeffs In Coma, May Not Survive – ABC News.
