Documents tagged "Lead"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033479.txt
The document reports that President Trump has announced his intention to name Gina Haspel as the director of the C.I.A. The article also mentions that Mr. Tillerson, who is currently serving as Secretary of State, has been replaced by Mike Pompeo, the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Both individuals have been involved in key positions within the administration.
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_025797.txt
The document discusses US policy on Arab revolutions and features opinions from various experts, including Indyk, Feaver, Dannzinger, Kahl, Flornoy, Zelikow, Froman, Hadley, and Maghan O. The experts debate the effectiveness of past administrations' strategies in dealing with conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the challenges faced by current US leadership in addressing these issues. They highlight the importance of prioritizing national interests and effectively leveraging resources and alliances to manage complex situations in the Middle East.