Documents tagged "Obama"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025361.txt
The document is an email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Sultan Bin Sulayem about Dubai. In the exchange, it is mentioned that Jim Krane wrote a piece on Dubai as a solution to Middle East problems. Dubai's growth has been impressive without much oil or US recognition. The city-state is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and has become a trading hub like Hong Kong and Singapore.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025231.txt
The email discusses an interview with Arthur Laffer, the architect of Reaganomics, where he suggests that President Obama adopt common-sense economic policies such as a flat tax, spending restraint, sound money, and free trade to solve the nation's economic woes. He also criticized Ben Bernanke for running the least sound monetary policy, and said that Standard & Poor's was correct in downgrading the US credit rating.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025215.txt
In this document, a person discusses the US debt ceiling negotiations, European bailout plans, and how large cap growth stocks are affected by these events. The author compares current debt ceiling discussions to a moment in their past when they were frustrated with news reports on similar issues. They also criticize the argument that raising the debt ceiling is necessary for economic stability.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025041.txt
This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Summers with a forwarded article from The Washington Post discussing the second-term agenda of President Obama during his State of the Union address. The article focuses on two key domestic concerns: slow economic growth and the long-term threat to prosperity posed by the structural mismatch between federal government's projected revenue and spending commitments.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023517.txt
These are articles about Israeli politics and foreign policy. Netanyahu's actions are criticized for being counterproductive to Israel's interests. Obama's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is seen as a political opportunity for some parties. The use of Hamas as a comparison to al Qaeda is considered unwise. Palestinians have time on their side, while they need to dream and hope. There are also articles about internal Palestinian politics and an old man's thoughts on war and peace.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022407.txt
This document outlines the mission of an organization focused on empowering women in various career paths and stages of life through inspiration, guidance, and networking. The target audience includes millennial women, female professionals at middle management, and those seeking a transition to fulfill their potential. Seminars with women speakers from different industries are organized as well as TED Talks for Women in seminar format. Topics of interest include sexual harassment, negotiations, gender inequality, leadership skills, and communication challenges. The organization aims to measure success by the number of seminars conducted each year and the attendance rate. The first set of speakers includes Kathryn Ruemmler, an attorney who worked with President Barack Obama, and Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022361.txt
The Fiscal Year 2014 budget issued by President Obama includes provisions that would limit certain tax benefits for individuals with income taxed at higher rates, including all itemized deductions and contributions to retirement plans. The Treasury Department's "Green Book" provides further details on the proposed tax changes. Critics argue that the proposal would increase taxes on those earning under $200,000 or married couples filing jointly with income under $250,000, who President Obama has previously pledged to insulate from higher taxes.
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_022330.txt
This document provides a summary of various tax topics and planning points from 2013 to present. Key people include Managing Director Blanche Lark Christerson and senior wealth planning strategist; key places include the United States Supreme Court, Treasury Department, and IRS; and key topics include estate planning, inflation-adjusted numbers for 2014, tax reform, budgeting, and charitable contributions. The document also discusses various cases and court rulings that have impacted taxation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022325.txt
The document discusses budget and tax reform in the United States, with particular emphasis on the work of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray, and other lawmakers. It also mentions Sen. Max Baucus's recent discussion drafts of legislation dealing with corporate and international tax and energy incentives, as well as Rep. Dave Camp's focus on introducing tax reform legislation rather than an "extenders" bill. The term "extenders" generally refers to temporary provisions in the tax law that Congress regularly renews for a limited period.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022260.txt
In this email exchange, Vinit Sahni is discussing a plan to stop marketmaking over-the-counter oil options and focus on short-dated Pd options instead due to better liquidity and lower transaction costs. They also mention the potential impact of a Kerry Lavrov meeting and Crimea referendum on markets, as well as concerns about a hard risk off move in markets focused on European equities, copper, EM FX (Turkey, ZAR, Ruble etc) than SPX. The exchange suggests buying WTI calls with 5-day expiry.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022214.txt
The document discusses a complex negotiation between Brazil and other countries in regards to the purchase of new fighter jets. It mentions that Brazil has tried to buy fighters before but didn't have a lot of money, so they used an offset service provider to negotiate the terms of the deal, which involves specific third-party items. The author expresses uncertainty about whether the stories are real, but claims that he works with people such as the Brazilian president and Warren Buffet. He also mentions that aviation is tied into potentially big tourism deals. The document does not contain any key places or names beyond what has been discussed.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019440.txt
The document discusses a government shutdown in October 2013 that led to legislation being passed and signed into law by President Obama. This legislation included the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, which allocated $1.012 trillion to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The document also mentions that the IRS was allocated $11.289 billion in funding under this act, but it is less than last year's level and continues a downward trend. Additionally, the document notes that the IRS will have new quarterly reporting requirements and must abide by certain directives.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019300.txt
The document discusses WE Talks, an organization focused on women's empowerment through professional and personal growth seminars. The first seminar is scheduled to take place in NYC on April 5th with Kathy Ruemmler as the speaker. Ruemmler is a former White House Counsel under President Obama and has been praised for her ability to anticipate potential legal issues. The discussions will cover topics such as pursuing one's dream career, building a unique brand, and achieving balance in personal and professional life.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018084.txt
This document discusses a special tax benefit for founders and investors of new startups and angel investing, which was enacted as part of a federal tax law provision. The benefit allows profits from investments in startup companies to be exempted from all federal income taxes under certain circumstances. This special tax benefit is applicable only to stock issued between September 28 and December 31, 2010, and has specific requirements for the founder or investor, such as holding shares of a qualified small business for at least five years. The document emphasizes that time is of the essence to take advantage of this tax benefit.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013482.txt
This document discusses stem cell therapy in the United States and Europe. In the US, President Obama overturned an executive order prohibiting federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, leading to increased momentum in this field. The first regulatory approval of a manufactured stem cell product has also been achieved. However, there are still challenges, such as a tough regulatory climate for biopharmaceuticals and legal challenges to the relaxing of rules on hESCs. In Europe, experts debate what must be done to maintain its lead in regenerative medicine and stem cell research.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012718.txt
The document discusses regulatory issues and the burden they place on businesses, highlighting the need for regulatory relief to stimulate job creation and economic growth. The author mentions President Obama's Executive order "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" as a positive step but emphasizes the need for more action from the administration and individual agencies to provide real regulatory relief for job creators. One proposed solution is to strengthen the Unfunded Mandates Relief Act, which requires federal regulators to evaluate the cost of rules and consider alternatives with less cost. The document also mentions that while the current administration has said some of the right things regarding regulations, it has moved in the wrong direction, resulting in a sharp increase in economically significant rules.