Documents tagged "Obama"
Found 177 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030861.txt
The document discusses recent events in the commodities market, focusing on oil and other metals. Key people mentioned include Ariane Dwyer, who provided information on the Iran talks, and Nigeria's ex-military ruler Buhari, who won the country's elections. The document also references Yemen rebels seizing a military base and Saudi-led coalition bombing sites occupied by Houthis. Additionally, it touches upon negotiations between Congress and President Obama regarding new sanctions against Iran. Volatility in the market is discussed with oil prices moving quickly based on the outcome of the Iran deal.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030856.txt
The document discusses the state of oil markets as of January 8th, 2015. It mentions that crude oil prices were relatively stable for most of the day before selling off in the afternoon and testing $50 BRE again. The document also discusses some floating storage interest happening, with major phys trading firms booking long-term tankers for this as long-term charter rates are cheaper. In politics, the Senate committee voted 13-9 to have Keystone "bypass" presidential approval. If the Senate passes this bill, Obama may have to veto it, and it is not clear that the Senate has 67 votes needed to overturn the veto.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030825.txt
In March 2011, tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Syria demanding political reforms and an end to the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad. The government responded by opening fire, leading to a civil war that has lasted for more than two years with over 100,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced. The United States has been supporting the opposition with food and medical aid but refraining from military intervention or providing weapons. However, in June 2013, it was concluded that chemical weapons had been used by the Assad regime, leading to a plan to send weapons to the opposition group, which was vetoed by Congress.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030781.txt
The document discusses the topic of cryptocurrency with a focus on tax implications and regulation. It mentions Lisa Monaco, who worked in counter-terrorism for Obama, as well as Steve Bannon, who was previously connected to NSA. The document also raises concerns about potential issues related to debit cards and USB devices.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030722.txt
The document is a private email exchange discussing a topic related to Steve Bannon, who was the former White House chief strategist for Donald Trump. The sender of the first email expresses frustration with a question about Trump's promotion of the birther conspiracy theory and the recipient responds that he should not defend this belief. The second email contains a link to an interview with Bannon on Nieuwsuur, which is likely the topic of discussion.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030617.txt
The document discusses a tax plan proposed by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) in 2014, which includes changes to the treatment of carried interest for financial industry executives and imposes a levy on banks and insurers' assets. The plan was intended to revamp the U.S. tax code, with an emphasis on affecting investment fund managers' compensation. Camp's proposed changes were previewed in a communication from Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com] to Melanie SpineIla, which was later released as an attachment to an email.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030574.txt
The document discusses a planned revamp of the U.S. tax code by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, who will focus on changing the treatment of carried interest and imposing a levy on bank and insurer assets. The proposed changes also affect how investment fund managers' compensation is taxed, with rhetoric that echoes President Obama's own calls for change in tax laws.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030572.txt
The document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to an undisclosed recipient. It discusses the basketball player Obama and his involvement in signing a debt bill, which would have had significant consequences for the US economy and global markets if not signed by midnight. The email also contains a disclaimer about confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and proprietary information.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030570.txt
The document is an email sent by Jeffrey Epstein to Jes Staley on May 4, 2011. The key topic discussed in the email is the qualifications and personality of potential candidates for a position, specifically suggesting Jamie as the most qualified person for the role. Additionally, Epstein suggests that Bill Clinton should be appointed Treasury Secretary under Obama's administration, as he would be able to explain complex issues effectively to the public. The email also mentions that knowledge of derivatives and banking operations are important qualifications for the position.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030510.txt
The document is an email conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Jes Staley regarding a book about economic advisers under President Obama. The main topic of the discussion is the Volcker rule, which was proposed to curtail proprietary trading at U.S. banks and limit their investments in private equity firms and hedge funds. Summers is mentioned as having doubts about the rule and blocking it for months, while Biden pressured for its implementation. The email also mentions Obama's frustration with the lack of progress on the issue.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030509.txt
This document is a series of emails between individuals discussing topics such as speaker systems, free city, and Larry Summers speaking at Trinity. The emails were sent on November 3, 2010.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030508.txt
The document appears to be a series of messages between individuals discussing various topics. One person mentions asking for advice after another individual is "officially gone" and apologizes for typos in their message sent from an iPhone. Another message refers to the possibility of someone coming to speak at Trinity about President Obama, the economy, and HOUSE OVERSIGHT. The names mentioned include Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Summers, indicating that these individuals may be relevant to the conversation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030507.txt
The document is an email exchange between Jeevacation and a recipient about Larry Summers speaking at Trinity on topics such as Obama, the economy, and government. The sender apologizes for typos in their message.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030506.txt
The document is an email exchange between Jeevacation and another person discussing whether Larry Summers would come to Trinity to speak about Obama, the economy, and the government. The topic of conversation is not only about Summers but also about the general state of the economy under the Obama administration. There is a mention of places like "Trinity" and "government in general," suggesting that the discussion could be about educational institutions or political matters.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030501.txt
The document is a set of emails between several individuals discussing various topics related to public relations and media appearances. One key person mentioned in the emails is Kate Kelly, who is referred to as "a snake" by one individual. The emails also discuss Davos, which seems to be an important location for business events or gatherings. There are references to a hedge fund manager named Daley and a journalist from the Wall Street Journal named Matt Zames. The focus of the discussion appears to be on media strategies, with particular attention being given to television interviews and print articles.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030490.txt
The document is a confidential email from Jeffrey Epstein to Jes Staley regarding meeting plans for Davos. The email discusses the possibility of announcing something after the meeting and mentions that President Obama wants a fight. The email also contains information about inherited problems and reaching out with help.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030486.txt
In an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Jes Staley and Peter Mandelson on January 24, 2010, the sender discusses a comparison between President John F. Kennedy's actions against U.S. Steel in 1962 and Barack Obama's threats to bankers at that time. The writer suggests that JFK took strong action by dressing down U.S. Steel publicly for threatening economic recovery and stability while Americans were fighting in Southeast Asia, whereas Obama only made generic populist rhetoric. U.S. Steel capitulated within two days after JFK threatened his brother's Justice Department with access to corporate records. The Times reported that Kennedy was at a high point in popular support after this incident.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030484.txt
The document is an email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Roger Schank discussing the Gates Foundation's focus on education and its lack of success in finding decent online courses. The discussion also touches upon intelligence and the character Chauncey from "Being There", as well as Schank's website rogerschank.com.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030483.txt
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gives $200 million annually in education grants and is pushing for changes such as teacher pay based on student test scores. Roger Schank discusses this information with Jeffrey Epstein, who shares his opinion about the foundation's efforts. The conversation includes a reference to "Being There" and its main character Chauncey Gardiner.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030482.txt
The document discusses the debt bill being signed by Obama and its potential impact on the US economy. The author of the document is Jeffrey Epstein, who mentions that the situation is "a circus" due to political factors. It is sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile and includes a confidentiality statement at the bottom.