Documents tagged "Obama"
Found 177 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030030.txt
The document contains articles and editorials on topics such as foreign policy, political leadership, regional unrest in the Middle East, Egypt's new constitution, Arab freedom, western influence, and Jewish exclusion in Norway. The key people discussed include Patrick Seale, President Obama, Gideon Rachman, Robert D. Blackwill, Nathan Brown, Roger Cohen, and Alan M. Dershowitz. The articles focus on the need for U.S. action in Libya, regional power dynamics, Middle East unrest, political leadership challenges, and constitutional reform.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029981.txt
The email mentions Barak Obama, Ehud Barak, Peter Mandelson, and Zuckerman as interesting people. It also discusses a studio recording with an opera singer for a new aria written by Fred. The email suggests going to the studio after the recording or meeting up elsewhere to eat, visit or input in the booth. Tora and Miasha might join them at the studio.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029968.txt
The document discusses Tom McMillen, a person who is tight with the Obama's and is going to be an Ambassador for any country he wants. The writer expresses their desire to also become an Ambassador and raises the possibility of raising money during the next election cycle. They also mention that they are doing the Aspen Institute Socrates Society program over President's weekend and have a conference call with Jessica Joffe tomorrow. Additionally, the document includes some links and a reference to House Oversight.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029963.txt
The document discusses two Bitcoin hearings held by Senate committees and how they could have been a disaster for the Bitcoin community. However, the hearings turned out to be successful due to the efforts of Bitcoin advocates engaging with federal regulators, lawmakers, and other influential figures in Washington DC. The Bitcoin Foundation's Patrick Murck testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee during one of the hearings. The document also mentions that Steven Sinofsky is up 50% on his Bitcoin investment.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029912.txt
This document discusses a group of individuals attending an event in Santa Fe. The attendees are various high-profile people involved in leadership positions within different organizations. The author is suggesting that the list includes some recognizable names and suggests meeting up with Tom Pritzker in New York City for a catch-up. The content of the email also mentions the importance of confidentiality and privilege, indicating the sensitive nature of the information being discussed.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029910.txt
The email discusses the Aspen Strategy Group and lists several prominent figures such as Nye, Scowcroft, Nick Burns, and Patraeus. It mentions a meeting in New York and references leadership skills. The author of the email is seeking information on who attends this group's meetings.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029779.txt
The article discusses President Obama's planned trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, which is his first visit as president. The timing of the trip suggests a revival of Obama's ambitions for foreign affairs after a year of virtual dormancy on this issue. The choice of destination also indicates Obama's intention to quickly reengage in politically volatile foreign affairs.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029692.txt
The document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Summers discussing an article published by Scott Wilson in the Washington Post about President Obama's upcoming trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. The email mentions that the visit will be Obama's first as president and touches on the suspicions felt in Israel after his unsuccessful early efforts at Middle East peacemaking. It also discusses the broader political developments in the region, including the potential for a 'new beginning' with the region.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029564.txt
The document tells a humorous story about Prime Minister Mori of Japan having difficulty with basic English conversation while visiting the United States to meet President Barack Obama. The instructor had advised Mori to say "how r u" when shaking hands with Obama, but instead he mistakenly said "who r u?" and then replied "me too" after Obama introduced himself as Michelle's husband.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029448.txt
This document discusses the concept of self-deception and its potential impact on leaders like President Barack Obama. It highlights that even intelligent individuals can fall prey to self-deception, which can have far-reaching consequences. The author points out two mistakes made by Obama in his early presidency, one with immediate negative effects and another that took eight years to mature. The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming self-deception to make sound decisions as a leader.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029447.txt
The email discusses three short pieces, which could be amusing for Jeffrey Epstein. It also mentions a House Oversight document and Robert Trivers' ongoing work on President Obama. The key topics seem to revolve around humor, amusement, and political content.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029354.txt
The document discusses a hypothetical scenario in which two famous athletes, Tiger Woods and Andre Agassi, were challenged to prove their identities by demonstrating their skills with golf clubs and tennis racquets. The text also mentions President Obama's inability to think of anything that uniquely identifies him as the President of the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029353.txt
The text is a conversation where one person mentions needing to buy a gift for someone named Micheh for Valentine's Day. The other person responds with an example of how they identified two famous athletes without ID using their respective sports equipment, and then asks the first person what he can do to prove his identity as the President of the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029352.txt
The document discusses a situation in which President Obama is trying to cash a check at a bank, but the cashier insists on seeing his ID due to various regulations and security measures in place. Obama explains that everyone knows who he is, but the cashier remains firm on following bank rules. The topic of the conversation revolves around the challenges faced by banks in ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining security, as well as the difficulties faced by individuals trying to navigate these systems.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029351.txt
In this story, President Obama walks into a local bank in Chicago to cash a check and is asked by the cashier for identification. The president responds that he did not bring his ID because he thought it was unnecessary, but the cashier explains that due to regulations and monitoring of banks because of incidents like 9/11, it is necessary to verify identity. This story highlights the importance of security measures in financial institutions and the need for individuals, even high-profile ones, to comply with these procedures.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029342.txt
The email discusses Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who is described as one of the rising stars in the New York Congressional delegation and a progressive voice for the people of New York City. It mentions that NY1 did a profile piece about his work on the vitally important Budget and Judiciary committees in Washington. The email also discusses Hakeem's commitment to electing a Democratic majority in 2014 and encourages friends to participate in the DCCC/DSCC fundraising dinner with President Obama.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029340.txt
The document discusses the possibility of another bear market and includes a report by Forbes columnist Ken Fisher's firm on the stock market forecast and analysis that can be used in a portfolio right now. It also touches upon the issue of estate tax, specifically highlighting the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 which includes lowering the exclusion for estate taxes, gift-tax exemption, and generation-skipping transfer tax to $3.5 million and $1 million respectively. The document suggests that financial advisers and tax attorneys should stay one step ahead of Washington's search for revenue in order to navigate these changes effectively.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029326.txt
In this document, Jeffrey Epstein, a prominent education patron and the founder of the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, supports President Obama's call for universal pre-school education in the United States. The foundation is based in the US Virgin Islands and has expanded its support to include early development and charter schools. According to Epstein, early education is essential for stimulating young children's rapidly developing minds and fostering a lifetime of curiosity and achievement. However, critics of Congress' Head Start program argue that it has had an uncertain impact on improving education rates despite being an expensive annual endeavor.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029324.txt
This document is a forwarded email from Ed Boyden to Lesley Groff. In the email, Ed Boyden explains that he cannot make it to dinner due to work commitments for the Obama BRAIN initiative at MIT. He mentions working with Neil Gershenfeld and Bella Klein, as well as needing to coordinate activities of multiple groups by a Monday deadline.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029283.txt
In this email exchange between Jeffrey E. and Joi Ito, the two individuals discuss the topic of a donor advised fund. They also mention former President Obama's recent purchase of a house in Washington DC. The communication appears to be confidential, potentially containing attorney-client privileged information or inside information.