Documents tagged "Full"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033247.txt
The document discusses a statement made by Disney CEO Bob Iger regarding President Trump's decision to rescind an Obama-era program that allowed young undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States. Iger described this decision as "cruel" and "misguided," and expressed his concern for the futures of these individuals.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031990.txt
The email discusses Ken Starr's role as President of Baylor University and his efforts to raise the academic stature of the school. It highlights that Starr, who is well-known for his role in Bill Clinton's Whitewater scandal, is receiving high marks for his new position at the nation's largest Baptist institution. The email also includes links to other news stories on topics such as the healing powers of vinegar and curing blood pressure without drugs.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028529.txt
The document discusses a survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that asked people around the world who they admire most. Bill Gates was revealed as the most admired person in the world, followed by Pope Francis and Barack Obama. In Western nations, the Queen and Angelina Jolie were also highly regarded. The survey showed that women are strikingly underrepresented on the list of admired individuals.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028508.txt
This document discusses nanosatellites, small satellites weighing no more than a few kilograms, that are becoming increasingly popular and accessible due to their lower cost of construction and launch. The author refers to an article in the Economist that explains how these tiny satellites can be surprisingly competitive players on various fronts despite having some limitations. It also mentions two trends that are setting up nanosats for further success: the use of ever better, cheaper components built for smartphones and other consumer electronics, and the inclusion of complete smartphones in some nanosats to take advantage of their advanced operating systems, radios, and cameras.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026679.txt
The Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study is an annual study that provides insights into the sovereign asset management industry based on face-to-face interviews with leading sovereign wealth funds, state pension funds, and central banks. The study covers topics such as low interest rates, falling oil prices, reduced funding, geopolitical shocks in developed markets, uncertainty over quantitative easing, quantitative tightening, currency volatility, commodity volatility, and the impact of these factors on sovereign investors. The study is intended only for professional clients, financial advisers, qualified investors, institutional investors, wholesale investors, and other specified investor categories, depending on their location.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026362.txt
The FDA has approved Praluent, a new cholesterol-lowering medicine for people with established heart disease whose risk is not adequately controlled by existing statin drugs. It is administered through an injection and its long-term effects are unknown. The approval of this drug marks a significant advancement in the battle against heart disease, particularly for patients who have been difficult to treat due to high levels of LDL cholesterol. However, the new drug's cost may pose financial challenges down the line.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025888.txt
This document discusses the FDA approval of a new cholesterol-lowering drug called Praluent, which is manufactured by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The article highlights the potential benefits and costs associated with this medication, as well as its impact on the battle against heart disease. Notable individuals mentioned in the document include Sultan Bin Sulayem, Jeffrey Epstein, Forbes Staff writer Matthew Herper, and Steven Nissen of the Cleveland Clinic.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022344.txt
The document discusses a global survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that revealed Bill Gates as the most admired person in the world. In his home country of America, he ranked only fifth behind Pope Francis, President Obama, Billy Graham, and George W. Bush. The Queen came highest in Britain and second in Australia but did not make the Indian top ten. Hillary Clinton was rated 15% in a recent Gallup poll as the most admired woman in separate questions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014315.txt
The document is about a financial conference held in 2016. The tone of the conference was bullish into 2017, with more generalists attending than previous years. The report discusses raising price objectives across most names due to revenue and regulatory upside and positioning. There were innovation-focused panels on clearing, fixed income market structure, equity market structure, and payments. The report also mentions banks as the most constructive it has heard in years, with the election results improving their outlooks.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_011904.txt
This document contains an email conversation between Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey E. about organizing a men of the world conference. The first email mentions several well-known individuals, including Kevin Spacey, Bill Clinton, Al Franken, and Woody Allen. However, these names are not mentioned in subsequent emails. In later emails, Tina Brown is mentioned as the founder and CEO of Women in the World Summit, which has a diverse list of participants.