Documents tagged "Cc"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030222.txt
The document discusses the topic of voluntary rules in terms of arranging for a cessation of crap articles/stories etc and redress from newspapers. Kevin Maxwell is mentioned as someone who can provide more protection and redress if individual(s) involved in approaches from newspapers are employees or have any form of contractual relationship with the target. Ross Gow states that Maz, an editor, can pay for people, stories, and documents but cannot pay a convicted criminal unless it's in the public interest. The document references the PCC Code for Editors and its prohibition on witness payments in criminal trials.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030098.txt
The document is about a federal jury decision regarding a Middle East bank and an Orange County entrepreneur. The LA Times appears to be the first media to report on the verdict. A federal jury decided that the Emirates NBD did not commit fraud or steal technology from InfoSpan, an Irvine firm. This case involved millions of dollars in damages and ended with a partnership collapse.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029429.txt
This document is an email from Joichi Ito to Jeffrey Epstein regarding a message on the Trump Administration proposal to put a 10 percent cap on indirect cost reimbursements to universities by the National Institutes of Health. The email discusses the potential impact of this proposal on federally funded research activities at MIT and other institutions, as well as the need for faculty and research staff to understand the devastating effects that capping indirect costs would cause.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029324.txt
This document is a forwarded email from Ed Boyden to Lesley Groff. In the email, Ed Boyden explains that he cannot make it to dinner due to work commitments for the Obama BRAIN initiative at MIT. He mentions working with Neil Gershenfeld and Bella Klein, as well as needing to coordinate activities of multiple groups by a Monday deadline.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029209.txt
This document contains a series of emails between several individuals discussing scheduling and canceling meetings. Key people mentioned include Jeffrey Epstein, Lesley Groff, Neil Gershenfeld, Ed Boyden, and the President of the United States at the time, Barack Obama. The topic of the BRAIN Initiative is also referenced, which suggests that some of the discussions involve neuroscience or brain research.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028933.txt
In this email chain, Lawrence Krauss, director of the Origins Project at ASU, responds to an article about religion with skepticism, stating that while he doesn't believe in astrology or religious dogma, it is important to treat people who do hold such beliefs with respect and respond to them with evidence. Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey E. also weigh in on the discussion, expressing agreement with Krauss's stance.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028852.txt
In the document, Lesley Groff is Jeffrey Epstein's assistant and she is communicating with Ed Boyden regarding a call they need to schedule. It seems that both of them are trying to find an appropriate time for their conversation. Ed Boyden mentions his involvement in the Obama BRAIN Initiative and how it has affected his schedule. Lesley Groff also mentions Jeffrey Epstein's cancellation of a trip due to illness.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028506.txt
Terje Rod-Larsen sent an email on May 27, 2017, to Jeffrey Epstein regarding a US-Saudi arms deal and the Blackstone Infrastructure Fund. The email mentioned that Richard John Nawrot had removed the defense part related to the $110 billion arms deal but highlighted a separate deal done with Blackstone to establish a fund for US infrastructure. The US President, Donald Trump, announced a $100 billion arms package during his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, which was aimed at combating terrorism in the region and countering threats from Iran. US defense companies, such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, benefited from the deal with Saudi Arabia, while the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund also invested in a new Blackstone fund for US infrastructure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026849.txt
The document discusses an ongoing legal case involving Jeff Epstein and Steven Hoffenberg. The case is related to alleged Ponzi crimes committed by both parties at Towers Financial Corporation. The text suggests that the lawsuit may soon be filed in front of federal court judge Robert Sweet, SDNY. It also mentions the process server who will be serving Jeff Epstein with legal documents for the case.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026768.txt
This document discusses an email exchange involving Lawrence Krauss in relation to allegations of sexual harassment made against him by BuzzFeed News. The main topic is the response from Lawrence Krauss to these allegations and his desire for a full and accurate representation of his responses to prevent any distortion of the facts. The key people mentioned are Lawrence Krauss, Sam Harris, Travis Pangburn, Peter Aldhous, and others who have interacted with Krauss or may be involved in reporting on this matter.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026605.txt
The document discusses a story about Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel, who has turned down an offer to succeed Eric Holder as U.S. Attorney General. She was concerned that her experience as a close adviser to President Obama would lead to a difficult confirmation process in the current highly charged partisan environment and that it could ignite political attacks against the president. Her withdrawal leaves no obvious front-runner to replace Holder, who announced his intention to step down once a replacement is confirmed. Other candidates being considered for the position include Solicitor General Don Verrilli; Labor Secretary Tom Perez; Loretta Lynch, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York; and Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026548.txt
The document discusses the use of Vinyl for logos on airplanes. Key people mentioned include Larry and Jeffrey, with places such as a paint shop being referred to. The main topic is the consideration of using Vinyl instead of painting for airplane logos in order to facilitate easy removal if the plane sells in the future.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026508.txt
The document discusses the topic of ranked choice voting and its impact on voter turnout and political representation. It mentions an article from Cato Unbound that argues that ranked choice voting may lead to lower turnout and more errors, but does not have a significant effect on ethnicity. The writer expresses skepticism about this claim and suggests that ranked choice voting could increase the diversity of candidates by allowing for the election of centrists who are closer to the median voter's preferences. However, the document also mentions an argument that ranked choice voting increases turnout, but only if voters are given the option to rank as many or as few candidates as they like. The writer concludes that this topic is a "big nothingburger" and not worth discussing in depth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026356.txt
The document is a series of emails between Martin Weinberg and Jeffrey Epstein, with other recipients including Kathy Ruemmler and Miles Alexander. The main topic discussed in the emails involves attorney-client privilege and the need to protect sensitive information. There are also references to Little St. James Island, which seems to be relevant to the discussion. The emails are marked as privileged communication, suggesting they contain confidential or legal information that is not intended for public disclosure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026321.txt
The document is a series of emails discussing the topic of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its potential effects on political outcomes. One person mentions that there are empirical studies showing RCV increases turnout, while another notes that extremists may run under RCV but centrists could defeat them. Another person discusses how RCV could have impacted the 2016 US presidential election, suggesting that Bernie Sanders could have run as an independent without risking a Trump victory if RCV had been used.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026128.txt
The document appears to be a collection of questions sent from Matthew Hiltzik to Jeffrey E. with the intent of creating a brief based on their professional background and achievements. The questions cover topics such as mentorships, business partners, scientific accomplishments, philanthropic causes, legal challenges, and personal impacts of past accusations. Michael Wolff is mentioned as someone who may be able to provide information about Trump.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026028.txt
The document is an email exchange between Larry Summers and Jeffrey E. in which they discuss meeting Karim Wade, the son of the president of Senegal, who is currently jailed for political reasons. They also mention the new offshore gas discovery in Senegal and the importance of discretion when discussing such matters. Additionally, Larry Summers expresses concern about the potential conflict of interest regarding President Trump's relationship with Russia and his lack of experience in government.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025882.txt
This document appears to be an email exchange between individuals discussing attorney-client privilege. The key people mentioned are Jeffrey E. Peevy and Martin Weinberg, who may be attorneys at law firm. The messages contain references to privileged information and state that any disclosure or use of the contents is prohibited. There are also mentions of house oversight and Boston locations in the emails.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025879.txt
The document is an email exchange between Martin Weinberg and Jeffrey Epstein with the subject of ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE. In one of the emails, Cathy Alexander responds to the previous message by stating that she was Little St. James island's manager from 1999 through 2007 and that she can confirm if former President Clinton or former Vice President Gore ever visited the island. The email is marked as privileged and intended for the addressee only.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023291.txt
The document appears to be a series of emails discussing various topics related to Jeffrey Epstein's finances and estate planning. Key people mentioned include Brad Wechsler, Melanie Spinel, Lesley Groff, Alex Victoria, and others. Places or entities mentioned include Phaidon, Topco, Reagan Arts, and Art Space. The topics discussed in the emails include tax rates for boats and planes, decisions needed regarding trusts, art partnerships, gifts of art, charitable pledges, cash flow, IT personnel, bank loans, legal bills, third-party responsibilities, and investment strategies.