Documents tagged "Bloomberg"
Found 28 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033329.txt
The email discusses a story about China's plan to give behavioral report cards to its 22 million residents using mobile technology and existing state restrictions on electronic anonymity. The consequences of getting an "F" on this test can last a lifetime. The email also mentions the American holiday shopping season, Apple's financial struggles, and a statement by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts criticizing President Donald Trump for implying that a federal judge appointed by Democratic President Barack Obama was partisan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033310.txt
In September 2016, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman offered $5 million to anyone who could provide Donald Trump's tax returns. This offer was made public in a Bloomberg article and prompted discussions around transparency and the release of presidential candidates' financial information. The story highlights the ongoing debate about the importance of revealing a candidate's taxes and the potential consequences for those who choose not to disclose them.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033145.txt
The document discusses a news article from Bloomberg that highlights the agreement of several key figures and countries regarding Iran's nuclear program. The key people mentioned include President Trump, and the places mentioned are not specific but likely refer to international locations. The main topic is the global consensus on Iran's nuclear activities and how it aligns with the US government's position.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032891.txt
The document is a message from Jeffrey E. to Richard Kahn discussing an article on Bloomberg that predicts Donald Trump's election victory unless the S&P rallies in October. The key people involved are Jeffrey E. and Richard Kahn, who works for HBRK Associates Inc. in New York City. The main topic of discussion is the potential impact of financial market movements on political outcomes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032728.txt
In the document, there are discussions about potential economic impacts of trade policies and comparisons to historical events. It also mentions a fundraiser planned at Mar-a-Lago for President Trump, which is scheduled for Saturday. The author expresses concern about possible negative consequences of these actions, referencing "Smoot Hawley 2" as an example of what could happen if similar measures were taken in the past.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032301.txt
The document is an email from Richard Kahn to Jeffrey Epstein titled "This Chart Predicts Trump Will Win, Unless the S&P Rallies in October". The article linked in the email discusses a chart predicting Donald Trump's chances of winning the presidential election based on stock market performance. This suggests that the key people mentioned are Richard Kahn and Jeffrey Epstein, while the key places are New York City and HBRK Associates Inc. The topic discussed is the potential impact of stock market performance on political elections.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031796.txt
The document discusses a report that several of President Trump's advisors are pushing for him to pardon Michael Milken, the "junk bond king" who was convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s. The advisors cited include Anthony Scaramucci, Steven Mnuchin, Jared Kushner, and Rudy Giuliani. It is mentioned that Milken has a net worth of $3.7 billion according to Forbes and pioneered the high-yield bond market while at Drexel Burnham Lambert. However, his prison term was reduced to two years after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The White House and a spokesperson for the Milken Institute did not respond to requests for comment immediately.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031789.txt
Key people in this document include President Donald Trump's advisors Anthony Scaramucci, Steven Mnuchin, Jared Kushner, and Rudy Giuliani, as well as "junk bond king" Michael Milken. Key places mentioned are the White House and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The main topic of the document is the reported effort by some of Trump's advisors to secure a pardon for Milken, who was convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031788.txt
The document discusses how several advisors to President Donald Trump are reportedly seeking a pardon for Michael Milken, who was convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s. The report suggests that former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, senior advisor Jared Kushner and attorney Rudy Giuliani support the pardon for Milken. The financier has a net worth of $3.7 billion and was sentenced to 10 years in prison but served only two years.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031742.txt
In the email, Nicholas Ribis forwards an article about former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort alerting authorities to Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer during the campaign. The investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia is ongoing, with investigators looking into accusations of money laundering and threats of criminal charges against Manafort as leverage for cooperation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031136.txt
The document discusses the warning that smart money is fleeing US stocks due to concerns about valuations and low earnings growth. Key people mentioned include activist investor Carl Icahn who expresses caution on equities and Bonner & Partners chairman Bill Bonner who explains why the S&P 500 is expensive relative to various measures. The document also mentions a slowdown in announced stock buybacks by companies like Apple Inc. and IBM Corp.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030376.txt
This document is a confidential email from Jeffrey E. to Melanie SpineIla discussing the topic of a potential nominee for a justice job in the Obama administration, as mentioned in an article on Bloomberg. The email also contains a warning that unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication could be unlawful.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030324.txt
The document discusses a new approach to funding government programs called pay for success bonds or social impact bonds. Instead of taxpayers providing initial funding and receiving no refund if the program doesn't work, nonprofit groups like foundations fund the program and are reimbursed by the government only if it meets agreed-upon benchmarks. The idea is being tested in places like Britain and Massachusetts, with President Obama proposing to allocate $100 million for seven such pilot programs.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029983.txt
Reid Hoffman sends an email to Jeffrey E. discussing his diet program and sharing some links to interesting articles about new hires at Greylock Partners, LinkedIn's acquisition of lynda.com, a change.org milestone, a new civic enterprise called Opportunity@Work, Connected Camps summer online coding camp using Minecraft, and articles written by Jeff Weiner and Nancy Lublin. Reid Hoffman also plans to see Jeffrey E. in August.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029098.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails discussing various topics related to science funding and political issues. Key people mentioned in the document include Martin A. Nowak and Jeffrey E. Masha Drokova is also mentioned, although it's unclear what her role is in the context of this discussion. The topic being discussed involves finding ways to bridge a funding gap for scientific research, and there are suggestions made about approaching various media outlets for coverage. The emails also mention a House Oversight Committee and reference political articles from sources like Bloomberg and Congress.gov.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028791.txt
In the document, it is mentioned that activist investor Carl Icahn is saying there's a chance of a big decline in the stock market due to rich valuations and low borrowing costs. The smart money is getting out of U.S. stocks as every measure analyzing the S&P 500 shows it's expensive. Additionally, companies are slowing down on buying their own stock, which could affect stock prices further. There is also a mention of Rickards changing his thesis on gold and Doug Casey offering VIP access to some information.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027028.txt
The document is a forwarded email discussing an article about Penny Pritzker, President Obama's nominee to head the Commerce Department, who has understated her income by $80 million. The sender expresses their frustration and warns the recipient of the potential consequences of this situation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026675.txt
The document is an email chain between several people discussing the possibility of Jared Kushner hiring Reid Weingarten as his attorney. The email includes a mention that Oetken moved something to 506 instead of 706, and there's also a reference to Bernie E possibly deserving a second look given Skilling's reduction. The sender of the email is Greg Farrell from Bloomberg News.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026662.txt
In this email, Robert Kuhn shares a Shanghai Science of Consciousness program, which Stuart Hameroff has put together with his advice. He also mentions Gregory Chaitin's appearance on Closer To Truth and a Bloomberg TV segment about Trump/China from February 1st, before the Trump-Xi call. Lastly, he expresses interest in discussing "Science of Sleep & Dreams" and will gather information on recent research and discoveries that have reached an inflection point, making it the right time for a definitive television series on the topic.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026543.txt
The document discusses a proposal by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp to change the tax treatment of carried interest income earned by investment fund managers. Currently, such income is taxed at capital gains rates rather than ordinary income rates. However, under Camp's plan, this would change, potentially leading to higher taxes for these individuals. The document also mentions a similar proposal made by President Barack Obama and includes a detailed summary of Camp's proposal.