Documents tagged "February"
Found 131 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027004.txt
This document discusses the importance of studying the computational structure of mental representation in order to understand cognition and perception. The author suggests that while other initiatives, like Barack Obama's proposal to map human brain activity or Henry Markram's Blue Brain project, focus on understanding biological aspects of the mind, a new initiative should focus more narrowly on the building blocks and fundamental operations of thinking and perception. The study of mental representations is seen as essential for advancing theoretical, practical, and cultural insights about cognition.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026668.txt
The document provides information about the Boothbay Absolute Return Strategies Fund's performance in the fourth quarter of 2016 and since its inception on July 1, 2014. It also discusses the fund's strategy for protecting capital during challenging market conditions.
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026378.txt
In the document, there are several key people involved in a conversation regarding financial proposals and compensation. Stephen J. Immelt, who is a partner and CEO of Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, DC, wrote to Kathy Ruemmler about her potential role in his company. He mentioned that he would like to discuss compensation before any further meetings take place. Kathy Ruemmler responded by stating that she is intrigued by the opportunity and wants to meet with Michael, who can provide a global perspective on the case. It seems that there are conditions for mutually acceptable terms, but it's not clear what those conditions are.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026248.txt
The document discusses a memorandum containing classified information provided to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in relation to its oversight activities. The committee has voted to disclose this memorandum publicly and has forwarded it to the President, arguing that releasing it would serve the public interest. The White House expresses concern about the potential negative impact of unilateral release of classified information by the Legislative Branch, which raises significant separation of powers concerns.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025908.txt
The document is an email chain between Kathy Ruemmler, Jeffrey, and Stephen Immelt. The topic of discussion revolves around a potential job offer to Kathy from Hogan Lovells US LLP. Key points include compensation outside the company's "bell curve", contribution to the culture of the firm, and Michael providing a global perspective. A meeting has been suggested to discuss further details.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025906.txt
The document is an email chain between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey regarding meeting with Michael Davison, who is the global head of litigation at Hogan LoveIls. The discussion involves compensation before meeting with Michael, as it would be a big move for her. In addition to this, the email also mentions that Christie endorsed Trump in the election.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025429.txt
The document appears to be a chat log from an iMessage conversation that took place between two individuals on February 27th, 2019. The chat includes various messages discussing topics such as grades, college transcripts, outfits, and the House Oversight Committee (HOUSE OVERSIGHT 025429). There are also some non-sequitur messages that do not seem to relate to a coherent conversation. The participants' names, presentity IDs, and message timestamps are visible in the chat log.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025235.txt
The document is a summary of key economic and market topics by J.P. Morgan. It discusses the US economy's recovery, potential risks, and opportunities in retailing and building products companies. The focus is on Spain's difficult financial situation and the need for continued monetary easing from the ECB and EU to prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025229.txt
In this document, a person named Mary discusses the events of August 4, 2011 regarding financial markets and the global recovery. Italy's equity markets sold off sharply and were eventually shut down after the ECB rejected being the buyer of last resort for Italian government bonds. The Bundesbank also has objections to this idea. The author mentions that Italy has a high debt load as a percentage of its GDP, and without a decision by Germany to move towards Federalism or more debt monetization by the ECB, the European Monetary Union could be facing its final stretch. Italian regulators have seized documents at Moody's regarding declines in Italian bank stocks as an indication of the pressure the system is under, and the possible search for scapegoats.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025226.txt
The document discusses recent financial market developments, particularly regarding Italian equity markets and their impact on global recovery. The sender has shared this information with clients due to the severity of the situation. They mention that Italy's debt load is a considerable concern and that the European Monetary Union could face its final stretch if Germany does not move towards federalism or if there is no more debt monetization by the ECB.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025041.txt
This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Summers with a forwarded article from The Washington Post discussing the second-term agenda of President Obama during his State of the Union address. The article focuses on two key domestic concerns: slow economic growth and the long-term threat to prosperity posed by the structural mismatch between federal government's projected revenue and spending commitments.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024817.txt
The document is an equity research report by Cowen analysts on the global CBD opportunity. The report reveals that 7% of adults in their proprietary U.S. survey reported using CBD as a supplement, which is higher than expected. It also forecasts that the U.S. CBD can generate sales of $16 billion by 2025 and offers detailed analysis at the sub-category level, including company-specific discussions on Outperform rated WEED, TLRY, and TPB. The report also highlights that Cowen Research has a collaborative insights model for providing research reports.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024395.txt
The document is an email conversation between Bill Siegel and Jeffrey Epstein, discussing their friendship with Shirley Maclaine and her ranch in Santa Fe, as well as the book "The Control Factor" by Jamie Glazov. The email includes attachments of images.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024384.txt
Bill Siegel is a lawyer and business executive who has written "The Control Factor: Our Struggle to See the True Threat". He discusses his inspiration for writing the book, which was spurred by his fascination with Hitler and the Third Reich as a young boy and his studies of Islam after 9/11. Siegel examines how people often avoid confronting difficult truths and find ways to dispel their anxiety about the potential threats facing America and the West. The book is an analysis of our struggle to recognize and confront the true threat, with the author's insights on the history, movements, terrorism, and so on in Islam.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023572.txt
The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation marked a significant transition in President Xi Jinping's grand vision for a new era of win-win globalization. The core idea was to structure, finance, and build critical infrastructure in developing economies as well as diversify and expand the Chinese economy which needed restructuring. The forum aimed to address global discontent with differential impacts on workers in Western countries and championed China's commitment to globalization while reversing historical trends of protectionism in the US.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022801.txt
The document is an email exchange between two individuals, one of whom appears to be experiencing difficulties with a landlord due to questions about a past acquaintance. The sender expresses appreciation for the recipient's support but requests their assistance in addressing the situation. The recipient suggests that they may not have much control over the matter and offers their help in moving instead.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022325.txt
The document discusses budget and tax reform in the United States, with particular emphasis on the work of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray, and other lawmakers. It also mentions Sen. Max Baucus's recent discussion drafts of legislation dealing with corporate and international tax and energy incentives, as well as Rep. Dave Camp's focus on introducing tax reform legislation rather than an "extenders" bill. The term "extenders" generally refers to temporary provisions in the tax law that Congress regularly renews for a limited period.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021096.txt
The document discusses a conversation between two individuals regarding an article on sexism in the tech industry. The story involves Day One Ventures founder Masha Drokova who was advised by potential investors to get a male co-founder when raising her fund. The individuals mention that while she initially considered this suggestion, she realized it stemmed from sexism and ultimately rejected it. Additionally, they highlight an upcoming event featuring interviews with NBA star Draymond Green and other notable figures in the tech industry.