Documents tagged "AMERICA"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026825.txt
The document provides biographies of two individuals associated with Deutsche Bank - Francis J. Kelly and Larry V. Adam. Francis Kelly is Global Coordinator for Public Affairs as well as Head of Government & Public Affairs for North and Latin Americas, responsible for managing relationships with elected officials and political bodies globally. He also heads the Bank's U.S. Direct Investment Advisory Group providing strategic counsel to non-U.S. companies. Larry Adam serves as Chief Investment Officer for Wealth Management‒Americas and Chief Investment Strategist for Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management‒Americas, responsible for managing investments on behalf of clients in the Americas region.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026659.txt
The document is an email forwarding chain that encourages people to write letters to President Trump expressing their support for Obamacare, specifically asking him not to repeal it. The original message comes from a former president of Wellesley College who suggests sending one letter per household in favor of the Affordable Care Act. The authors suggest using physical mail rather than emails and include sample text and instructions for sending the letters.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026620.txt
The email discusses a video on the Iran Nuclear Deal featuring Dennis Prager that the sender believes is important and urges recipients to watch. It encourages viewers to share the video with others and calls for action by contacting Congressmen. The message emphasizes the significance of the nuclear agreement and draws parallels between it and historical events, suggesting its dangerous potential impact.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026520.txt
The document discusses the economic interests of Asia in controlling Venezuela's economy, as well as the analysis of Barack Obama's doctrine by Ecuadorians. It also mentions a potential investment in Posorja by Ahmed bin Sulayem and the meeting between the main de Dubai and Rafael Correa to discuss this investment. Additionally, it touches on other topics such as Jaime Nebot's travel to Lima, Peru and Guayaquil being an important port city in South America.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025537.txt
The email discusses a proposal for a poetry and science initiative that could begin immediately with funding of $500,000. The proposed course would combine the study of poetry with the study of science, environment, and the visual arts. Key people mentioned in the email include Lisa New, who is interested in supporting TV on a broad range of topics, and Jeffrey E., who is having a drink with the Dean of Ed School to explore this proposal among other topics. The initiative would include taped sessions from various experts such as Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg, and David Malan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025361.txt
The document is an email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Sultan Bin Sulayem about Dubai. In the exchange, it is mentioned that Jim Krane wrote a piece on Dubai as a solution to Middle East problems. Dubai's growth has been impressive without much oil or US recognition. The city-state is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and has become a trading hub like Hong Kong and Singapore.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025143.txt
The document discusses the relationship between intelligence and parasites in Africa. It suggests that while parasite load has a negative effect on individual intelligence in both Africa and the US, it also has a positive effect on biological diversity and genetic selection for certain groups. The author notes that hominids have always emerged from Africa due to its high genetic variability, which is especially true for smaller organisms like parasites. This leads to the observation that migration tends to follow the pattern of moving from tropics to temperate to arctic regions, with rare exceptions such as salamanders. The author also notes that while many studies show a strong tendency for whites in the US to live in healthy environments and blacks in inferior habitats, it is important to consider the broader environmental factors at play when studying intelligence.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024374.txt
Cavalier Magazine was launched by Fawcett Publications in 1952 as a men's magazine aimed at young and hip readers. The magazine hired notable writers such as Thomas Pynchon, Philip Roth, William Saroyan, Isaac Asimov, and Theodore Sturgeon. In the 1960s, the author was invited to write for Cavalier under the column "The Naked Emperor," which covered topics such as auctions of Beatles' hotel linens and the legal troubles of Lenny Bruce.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024117.txt
The document discusses the differences between money laundering and terrorist financing, with the former involving disguising funds from illegal activity to use them without detection, while the latter involves using legally derived money for illegal activities. It also touches on how these two are approached differently in terms of combatting them. Key U.S. laws and regulations related to combating both money laundering and terrorist financing include the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (BSA) and the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to lntercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act).
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023707.txt
The U.S. and China have agreed to pause their trade war, with Robert Lawrence Kuhn stating that both sides are interpreting the deal differently. The Chinese look at the status quo as good for both sides, while the Americans have critical issues to address such as open markets, IP protection, forced technology transfer, and cyber security/cyber theft. However, they have different interpretations of events, with the spy plane collision in 2001 being a notable example. The pause will allow time for negotiations and give China an opportunity to celebrate its 40th anniversary of reform and opening up.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023567.txt
The document discusses the impact of quantitative easing on insurers and pension plans in Europe. It highlights how the European Central Bank's asset purchase programs have led to the insolvency of life insurers and defined benefit pension plans. The author warns that these problems threaten not only the European economy but also the careers of institutional investors. The article suggests that Europe cannot afford policy mistakes like America and Canada, where social dissolution is less likely due to a larger margin for error. The text references the borderless Schengen area and the European Commission president's recent comments about the single currency in relation to the Schengen agreement's failure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023487.txt
The article discusses Iran's nuclear program and how it affects global efforts towards a nuclear-free world. The author mentions that while there have been positive steps taken in arms control, more pressure needs to be put on countries like Iran and North Korea to end their illegal nuclear programs and prevent proliferation. They also mention the need to secure vulnerable nuclear materials worldwide within four years and create an international fuel bank to ensure the safe use of nuclear energy without leading to proliferation. The author believes that in a Middle East where citizens determine their own destiny, Iran will be increasingly isolated by its actions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023452.txt
The document describes an educational initiative by Harvard Graduate School of Education and other organizations that combines the study of poetry with science, environment, and visual arts. Key topics include the exploration of various natural landscapes like oceans, ponds, marshes, mountains, forests, and coral reefs. The initiative features a diverse range of experts including poets, economists, historians, conservationists, scientists, and educators from Harvard University. Notable locations included in the study are Cape Cod, Nantucket, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Jamaica, Aspen, California, Papua New Guinea, and Harvard's Houghton Rare Book Library.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023450.txt
This document lists various conversations about the emotional life and character development through poetry with people such as Jason Collins, Anne Marie Slaughter, Annette Bening, Yo-Yo Ma, Lena Dunham, Sarah Kay, Jay Parini, David Coleman, Woody Allen, Rafael Campo, Alfre Woodard, Rabbi Moshe Waldocks, Bill Clinton, Sonia Sanchez, Herbie Hancock, Katie Couric, Kate Burton, and others. These conversations will take place in different locations such as the Emily Dickinson Museum, Harvard Yard, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Hauser Studio. The topics of discussion include love, trauma, self-esteem, healing, grief, obedience to parents, marriage, dreaming, disappointment, memory, inheritance, and more.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023435.txt
The Poetry in America program aims to provide online graduate-level professional development courses for middle and high school teachers who have never had the opportunity to advance their careers online. These courses will be designed to strengthen classroom practice while accumulating credits toward advanced degrees in education. The initiative will also produce classroom-ready video content that enables teachers to engage and educate students, meeting English Language Arts standards and providing professional development opportunities. The program is a collaboration between Elisa New and Programs in Professional Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, with courses such as Poetry of the City already in active development.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023416.txt
This document describes an initiative by Harvard Graduate School of Education, HarvardX, and WGBH that combines poetry study with science, environment, and visual arts. Materials include archival images and live footage from various locations such as Cape Cod, Nantucket's Whaling Museum, and Emily Dickinson's home in Amherst, Massachusetts. Notable guests for this initiative include author Michael Pollan, economist Lawrence Summers, Vice President Al Gore, eco-critic Lawrence Buell, Harvard students and Boston area school teachers, Martin Espada, David Coleman, Ray Dalio, Jane Pickering, Peter Galison, Walter Isaacson, Walt Mossberg, David Malan, Richard Dawkins, and Harrison Ford. Future planned conversations include discussions on computer language and poetry, evolution and probability, and a conversation with actor Harrison Ford about "The Fish".
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022344.txt
The document discusses a global survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that revealed Bill Gates as the most admired person in the world. In his home country of America, he ranked only fifth behind Pope Francis, President Obama, Billy Graham, and George W. Bush. The Queen came highest in Britain and second in Australia but did not make the Indian top ten. Hillary Clinton was rated 15% in a recent Gallup poll as the most admired woman in separate questions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020824.txt
The document presents a business-like analysis of the US federal government's financial situation using an income statement and balance sheet. The report aims to inform public debate on national finances by illustrating patterns and trends in easy-to-understand ways, examining revenue drivers, expense growth history, and scenarios for positive cash flow. Key contributors include Liang Wu, Fred Miller, Richard Ravitch, Emil Henry, Laura Tyson, Al Gore, Meg Whitman, John Cogan, Peter Orszag, Chris Liddell, among others. The report consists of a foreword, summary, and 460 PowerPoint slides containing data-rich observations, which are made available under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial distribution to encourage public discussion on America's financial present and future.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020447.txt
The document is a report from the Working Group on Chinese Influence Activities in the United States. It discusses China's efforts to influence American interests and public opinion, including through government policies, investments, propaganda, and cyber attacks. The report identifies several key people and places associated with these activities, such as senior officials at the Chinese Communist Party and state-owned enterprises, academic institutions, and think tanks that have received funding from China. It also highlights concerns about the potential for undue influence on American policymaking and public opinion, and recommends strategies for promoting constructive vigilance to address these risks.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019439.txt
The article discusses the negative impact of money on politics and society, with a focus on the Clintons' influence. The author questions whether the Clintons are more effective in theory than in practice due to their neediness, sense of entitlement, and connections to wealthy individuals who engage in questionable activities. The article also references Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin as well as Terry McAuliffe and Hillary Clinton's brother Tony Rodham in a venture under federal investigation. It mentions Bill Clinton being scheduled to speak at Shimon Peres's 90th birthday for $500,000.