Documents tagged "Act"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031184.txt
Diana DeGette is a member of Congress representing the First District in Colorado and has established herself as a leader on progressive issues such as LGBT rights, health care, reproductive rights, food safety, consumer protection, and environmental reform. She serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, where she works to improve health care, expand medical research, reform corporate practices, protect homeland security, address climate change, and promote energy independence. DeGette has led efforts to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and was a key supporter of stem cell research legislation that passed with bipartisan support in Congress. As co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, she is also an advocate for diabetes care and research, particularly for lower-income and minority communities.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031170.txt
The Miami U.S. attorney's office has recused itself from the Jeffrey Epstein case due to its involvement in prior decisions related to Epstein. This means that the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia will oversee the case, which involves Epstein's victims and their attempts to seek justice for alleged crimes committed by Epstein, including abuse of underage girls. The reassignment has been criticized by some as a move to protect Epstein from facing consequences for his actions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030229.txt
The email discusses the use of paid sources by journalists and refers to the PCC Code for Editors. The sender mentions Maz as a particularly devious person who can pay for information, but notes that criminals cannot sell their stories unless it is in the public interest. It also highlights a loophole where witnesses may be paid if the case involves a bent detective.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029918.txt
Diana DeGette is a member of Congress representing Colorado's 1st Congressional district and serves as Chief Deputy Whip. She is known for her leadership on progressive issues such as health care, reproductive rights, food safety, consumer protection, and the environment. In Congress, she has held positions of power including vice chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. She is best known for her advocacy for stem-cell research and published a book called "Sex, Science, and Stem Cells: Inside the Right Assault on Reason" that condemns the politicization of science.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029438.txt
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law in December 2017 after the House and Senate reconciled their respective tax bills. The legislation includes a variety of provisions affecting individual income taxes, corporate taxation, and pass-through businesses. Individual income tax rates have been reduced for most taxpayers, while many deductions and credits have been modified or eliminated. Additionally, many individual tax changes are temporary, expiring at the end of 2025, while most corporate provisions are permanent. The Act also includes significant changes to estate taxation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029433.txt
Richard Kahn from HBRK Associates Inc. forwards an email about estate planning after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to Jeffrey E. The email discusses the new legislation's impact on high net worth individuals interested in advancing their estate planning goals, highlighting the temporary doubling of the federal estate tax exemption and other changes related to income taxes. The provisions of the Act became effective on January 1st and will sunset after December 31, 2025, unless further action is taken by Congress.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029416.txt
Radar Online LLC is suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation for not releasing records related to its investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein for sexually trafficking underage women. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the FBI has withheld these records despite a properly filed Freedom of Information Act request. Radar Online LLC is an online investigative news outlet based in New York City.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029405.txt
The document is a complaint filed by Radar Online LLC against the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint seeks to compel the FBI to produce records concerning its investigation and prosecution of financier Jeffrey Edward Epstein for sexually trafficking underage women. Radar Online LLC is an online investigative news outlet, while the FBI is a component of the Department of Justice. The court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B), with venue being appropriate under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(B) as Radar's principal place of business is New York City.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029340.txt
The document discusses the possibility of another bear market and includes a report by Forbes columnist Ken Fisher's firm on the stock market forecast and analysis that can be used in a portfolio right now. It also touches upon the issue of estate tax, specifically highlighting the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 which includes lowering the exclusion for estate taxes, gift-tax exemption, and generation-skipping transfer tax to $3.5 million and $1 million respectively. The document suggests that financial advisers and tax attorneys should stay one step ahead of Washington's search for revenue in order to navigate these changes effectively.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029238.txt
The government has made a new allegation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, claiming that two of the victims were complicit in his crimes and therefore cannot be considered victims under federal law. This claim was made during a routine status check on a 2008 lawsuit tied to Epstein's plea deal. The victims' attorney, Brad Edwards, plans to have other victims testify at trial and has filed a motion to overturn the non-prosecution agreement that protected Epstein from serious charges and prison time.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029085.txt
David Grosof is in correspondence with Jeffrey E. discussing topics of interest including "distributions in nature," deception, sleep, power, money, and music's effect on the brain. They also touch upon neurophysiology and signal intelligence in biological systems, as well as productivity enhancing music apps and consciousness hacking. In addition, they discuss the potential for a national emergency due to the Trump-GOP's actions and how to respond to such an event.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028540.txt
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026778.txt
The document discusses The 2017 Tax Reform Act and its impact on fund managers and their funds. Key provisions include the carried interest rule and other changes affecting asset management firms and investors. Richard Kahn from HBRK Associates Inc. is forwarding this information to Jeffrey E. Jeyacation@gmail.com, who can contact Alex Gelinas or Steven Etkind for further information. The Tax Act contains significant changes since 1986, with some provisions taking effect on January 1, 2018. However, the "future profits only" interest in a partnership continues to be eligible for tax-free treatment under the new law.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026648.txt
The document discusses Saudi Arabia's efforts to amend the JASTA law in order to prevent lawsuits by 9/11 victims who claim that the Gulf state had a role in financing and supporting the attacks. The country's foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir, is leading these negotiations with US lawmakers after an extended trip to the United States. The JASTA law, which was passed by Congress and overrides President Obama's veto, allows attack survivors and relatives of victims to file lawsuits against foreign countries for acts of terrorism that kill Americans on US soil. The legislation has drawn concern from many countries due to its potential impact on sovereign immunity.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025849.txt
The Office of Government Information Services has released its fourth annual report for FY 2013 detailing their activities and accomplishments in resolving Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disputes between requesters and federal agencies. The demand for their services is high, with the number of incoming cases jumping 40% from the previous year to over 500 cases, while closing nearly 500 cases - also a 40% increase from the prior year. They assisted thousands of FOIA requesters and worked with agencies to promote compliance with FOIA. While they have carried out Congress's mandate in several ways, they would like to implement a more robust review program as demand for their services increases.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024432.txt
The document is a private placement memorandum for Knowledge Universe Education L.P. The company operates approximately 2,500 early childhood care and education locations in 39 states. They are offering investment units consisting of Common Limited Partner Units of KUE and Class A Ordinary Shares of KUE Management Inc. for $1,000 per unit. The funds raised will be used to expand operations through strategic acquisitions both domestically and internationally, develop new products and services, repay certain existing indebtedness, and for other corporate purposes.
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_022494.txt
The Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act provides information for businesses and individuals about the FCPA and its enforcement. The guide is a non-binding, informal summary prepared by staff from the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It does not create any rights or substitute for legal counsel on specific issues related to the FCPA. Companies or individuals seeking an opinion concerning specific prospective conduct can use the U.S. Department of Justice's opinion procedure. The guide is available online at justice.gov/criminal/fraud/fcpa and sec.gov/spotlight/fcpa.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022330.txt
This document provides a summary of various tax topics and planning points from 2013 to present. Key people include Managing Director Blanche Lark Christerson and senior wealth planning strategist; key places include the United States Supreme Court, Treasury Department, and IRS; and key topics include estate planning, inflation-adjusted numbers for 2014, tax reform, budgeting, and charitable contributions. The document also discusses various cases and court rulings that have impacted taxation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022277.txt
The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The board believes that many employees are unaware of their rights under the statute and that the rule will increase knowledge of the NLRA among employees, in order to better enable the exercise of rights under the statute. The final rule establishes the size, form, and content of the notice, and sets forth provisions regarding the enforcement of the rule. The rule will be effective on November 14, 2011.