Documents tagged "Federal"
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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_030318.txt
This document discusses a case involving Jeffrey Epstein and his connection to high-level politicians. The writer suggests that there may be an opportunity to use Epstein's relationship with former President Clinton as a way to attack the Trump administration, specifically Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta who was involved in the case. They argue that the federal government overstepped its bounds by intruding into what should have been a local matter and criticize the current backlash against those who made decisions at the time.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030315.txt
This document is an email conversation between multiple people regarding Jeffrey Epstein and a deal he made with the federal government for a previous case. The participants include Matthew Hiltzik, Michael Wolff, J (possibly Jeffrey Epstein himself), and Ken Starr. The topic of discussion centers around the public's perception of Epstein's connection to high-ranking politicians and how it might affect the narrative surrounding his case.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030255.txt
The email conversation discusses a possible line in an article that acknowledges Jeffrey Epstein's wrongdoing and mentions his connection to the Clintons. It also refers to his association with the Trump administration official who dealt with the case. The discussion highlights Epstein's role as a friend of former President Clinton and points out that he is connected to high levels of federal government, which could lead to anger surrounding the former president. Additionally, it references Ken Starr's critique of the resolution of a long-ago case involving Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting that his offense was quintessentially local in nature but treated as a state offense by able, honest prosecutors in Palm Beach County.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030105.txt
This document discusses the outcome of a court case involving Farooq Bajwa, an Orange County entrepreneur who sued Emirates NBD, one of the Middle East's most prominent banks. A federal jury found that the bank did not commit fraud or steal technology from Mr. Bajwa's company InfoSpan, which had claimed damages of half a billion dollars. The case was widely reported on by the media and has implications for business partnerships in the tech sector.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030101.txt
The document is an email exchange between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E. regarding a press report about a federal jury's decision on a case involving Middle East bank and Orange County entrepreneur Farooq Bajwa. The LA Times was the first to report on the verdict, which was decided in favor of the bank. The bank has been accused of stealing technology from Irvine firm after their partnership collapsed.
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_029583.txt
This email exchange discusses the appointment of Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board and potential issues with his qualifications for the role. Key people mentioned include Powell, former Fed chairs Alan Greenspan and Janet Yellen, economist Alan Blinder from Princeton University, and Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The sender recommends getting rid of Powell rather than Secretary of State Mike Pompeo or Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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_029356.txt
This document discusses the inherent contradiction of capitalist theory, where the prospect of nearly free goods and services leads to an economy with near-zero marginal costs. The author mentions economists like Lange and Keynes who made observations about this issue. Lawrence Summers and J. Bradford DeLong revisited this problem in a joint paper at a symposium on economic policy for the information economy, recognizing that new technologies and the Internet were threatening to take capitalist systems to a near-zero marginal cost reality.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028531.txt
The email discusses a recent event where Lawrence Summers withdrew his name from consideration for the position of Chair of the Federal Reserve due to opposition from key Democratic senators. The sender expresses sympathy for their friend, who they believe would have been free in the next few days if not for this development. They also mention that Barack Obama might consider nominating someone else to replace Janet Yellen.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027126.txt
The document discusses a message from Jeffrey Epstein to Ehud Barak about Lawrence Summers withdrawing his name for the position of Federal Reserve chair after opposition from key Democratic senators. The email mentions that Summers' wife Lisa is happy because she did not want to live in two cities, and the author suggests that they discuss further when they meet. Additionally, there is a mention of another message from Ehud Barak about a major blow to a friend due to Obama possibly replacing John L.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027032.txt
In the email, Ehud Barak forwards a news article to Jeffrey Epstein regarding Lawrence Summers' withdrawal from the Federal Reserve chair race due to opposition from key Democratic senators. The focus of this document is on key people like Lawrence Summers and Ehud Barak, and places like the United States where the Federal Reserve is located. The topic of the email is about economic decisions and political opposition in the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026793.txt
The document is a letter from the Mintz Fraade law firm to Darren Indyke, regarding Jeffrey Epstein's ongoing disputes with the federal government. The firm represents TowersInvestors.com and its CEO Steven Hoffenberg, who believes he can help resolve Epstein's issues without any jail time. Governor Ben Barnes is prepared to meet with President Trump to discuss an agreement with the government, while attorney Gary Baise will work with them to obtain a favorable deal in exchange for Epstein's cooperation. Additionally, Don Engel from Goldman Sachs may take over Epstein's business interests. A draft complaint is attached as well.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026663.txt
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026637.txt
The document is a forwarded email from Landon Thomas Jr. to Jeffrey Epstein discussing currency trends and the Trump administration's impact on the global economy. The original message was sent by Stephen L Jen of Eurizon SLJ Capital Limited, who shares his thoughts on currencies, market trends, and upcoming events such as the Italian referendum and OPEC meeting. Jen also discusses potential policy decisions under a President-Elect Trump administration, including the appointment of a US Treasury Secretary and challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence. The overall tone of the document is analytical and focuses on economic and financial topics.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026521.txt
The paper discusses a game theory model of cooperation in which players choose whether or not to cooperate without assessing the costs beforehand. The authors propose that this behavior can be explained by a trust-based mechanism, where individuals are more likely to cooperate with others who have demonstrated trustworthy behaviors. The authors also show through simulations and analytical methods that this cooperative equilibrium is stable under various conditions and can increase cooperation frequency compared to equilibria in which players always assess the costs before cooperating.
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_025221.txt
The document discusses the US debt ceiling negotiations and how they impact large cap growth stocks and rising corporate profits. The writer compares the current situation to a similar discussion in the 1980s when President Reagan scolded Congressional Republicans for delaying debt ceiling increases, which at that time was only half of what it is today relative to GDP or government revenues. The writer argues that while unconstrained debt growth with no plan to slow it is bad, default is also a very bad idea and suggests that debt limit legislation serves as a way for a democracy to decide whether mega-deficits are in the long-term public interest.