Documents tagged "Department"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021408.txt
The document is an email from Lawrence Krauss to Nancy Portland regarding an inquiry from BuzzFeed News about allegations of sexual harassment. Lawrence Krauss denies the accusations and states that he treats people with respect and works hard to support and mentor them. He also mentions his high public profile, which has led to more scrutiny and outside complaints than other faculty members receive.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019856.txt
The U.S. Supreme Court has lowered the standard for proving insider trading involving tipping family or friends in the case of Salman v. U.S. The court held that a gift of inside information to a family or friend is sufficient to prove insider trading tipping liability, even if there is no valuable quid pro quo exchange. This narrows the previous requirement under Newman that required proof of pecuniary benefit or similarly valuable personal benefit. It will likely embolden the government to bring more similar cases as it becomes easier for them to prove a "gift" to a "friend" than a financial gain.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019396.txt
The course is Economics 1545 taught by Professor Kenneth Rogoff at Harvard University in Fall 2009, focusing on international finance and macroeconomics with a mix of theoretical, empirical, and policy frameworks. The prerequisite includes Economics 1011b or 1010b and basic calculus knowledge. Students are encouraged to work together on problem sets that closely parallel material covered in class.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019300.txt
The document discusses WE Talks, an organization focused on women's empowerment through professional and personal growth seminars. The first seminar is scheduled to take place in NYC on April 5th with Kathy Ruemmler as the speaker. Ruemmler is a former White House Counsel under President Obama and has been praised for her ability to anticipate potential legal issues. The discussions will cover topics such as pursuing one's dream career, building a unique brand, and achieving balance in personal and professional life.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015671.txt
Robin Solomon is a medical professional with three decades of experience in academic medicine who has focused on patient care, clinical research, philanthropy, and business development. She has built strategic alliances, brand recognition, and revenue for the Mount Sinai Medical Center. She is known for her innovative programming, comprehensive understanding of healthcare, and ability to navigate patient care collaboratively with physicians. In her role as Vice President of Trustee Services, she developed a high-touch Donor Relations program that generated hundreds of physician referrals and over $20 million in incremental revenue each year. As a patient advocate, Solomon has participated in thousands of multi-disciplinary patient care teams from initial consults to final outcomes. She has also raised over $29 million in donations for medical, academic, and patient care initiatives through her trusted relationships with various leaders.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015501.txt
The document discusses the relationship between game theory and morality, focusing on two key aspects: using people for amusement or profit and charitable giving without evaluating the efficiency of the cause. The authors use examples such as dwarf tossing and ineffective charities to illustrate these points. They suggest that game theory can provide insights into moral decision-making by considering the potential consequences of our actions on others.