Documents tagged "President Obama"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026605.txt
The document discusses a story about Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel, who has turned down an offer to succeed Eric Holder as U.S. Attorney General. She was concerned that her experience as a close adviser to President Obama would lead to a difficult confirmation process in the current highly charged partisan environment and that it could ignite political attacks against the president. Her withdrawal leaves no obvious front-runner to replace Holder, who announced his intention to step down once a replacement is confirmed. Other candidates being considered for the position include Solicitor General Don Verrilli; Labor Secretary Tom Perez; Loretta Lynch, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York; and Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026598.txt
Mark Swed argues in favor of creating a U.S. secretary of Culture as part of the Cabinet. He points out that while many countries have ministries of culture, the United States relies on the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities instead. The creation of a secretary of Culture would give a voice to arts and humanities in the government and help define America's common identity.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026571.txt
This email discusses plans for Jeffrey Epstein's family trip to Florence and Tanzania. It mentions that the American Ambassador will likely return to the US after the elections, regardless of the outcome. It suggests organizing a call with Mr. Epstein's father or flying him to New York in December due to hurricane issues. The email is marked as confidential, attorney-client privileged, and inside information, intended only for the recipient's use.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026567.txt
This document discusses a group of public high schools called the Bard High School Early College schools in New York State and New Jersey that received funding from Jeffrey Epstein's foundation. The schools were cited by President Obama as role models for the nation, and they operate with autonomy despite being funded by state governments rather than being charter schools. The document emphasizes the success of these schools despite their small size and selective admission criteria.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026565.txt
The article discusses a group of uniquely run public high schools called the Bard High School Early College schools located in New York City and Newark, NJ, which have received substantial backing from science investor Jeffrey Epstein. These schools are not charter schools but operate with the efficiency and success of one, focusing on academic records, writing and math assessments and an eagerness for ideas and learning. Unlike charter schools, they provide an entire high school curriculum in just two years and then two years of college level credits, resulting in a 95% rate of graduates moving on to four-year colleges. The schools have been cited as a public education role model by President Obama.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026444.txt
The document discusses the potential nomination of a high-powered attorney named Weingarten as a federal judge by the Trump administration. The choice is considered somewhat unusual because he has represented Democratic clients and has close ties to Eric Holder, who served as attorney general under President Obama. The four finalists for the position have not responded to requests for comment, and a White House official declined to comment on the matter. It should be noted that the information contained in this communication is confidential and intended only for the recipient.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026345.txt
The document discusses a potential appointment of Kathryn Ruemmler as the next Attorney General by President Obama. The conversation is between Jeffrey and Kathy, with Jeffrey suggesting that Kathy call him in ten minutes. This email contains confidential information related to attorney-client privilege and inside information, intended only for the recipient's use.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026005.txt
A federal jury decided that one of the Middle East's most prominent banks did not commit fraud and steal technology from an Irvine firm. The Dubai-based bank argued it cancelled a partnership because the Orange County company couldn't produce a working product and misled it into thinking it was an established company, not one with little to no track record. The jury unanimously decided that InfoSpan did not prove its case of fraud and theft of trade secrets. High-profile attorneys on both sides argued in this two-week trial that involved dueling accusations of fraud levied by high-profile attorneys.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025610.txt
In this article collection, Ethan Bronner discusses the pressure on Israel to make a peace offer to Palestinians as the Middle East experiences revolutionary fervor; Samir Aita writes about the role of money in the Arab Spring; Michael Boyle questions whether Obama has a doctrine for American foreign policy; The Economist explores the theory behind U.S. foreign policy; Eric Trager discusses Egypt's stalled revolution; and Simon Henderson examines Qatar's ambition to become the leading Arab state.
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_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_024294.txt
This document highlights the accomplishments of a representative during their first term in office from 2015-2016. Some key achievements include being named to various committees and groups such as the Agriculture Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Democratic Leadership Steering and Policy Committee, and more. They were also selected for President Obama's White House Renewable Energy roundtable group. Their legislative activity included successfully removing the Virgin Islands from PROMESA, securing VA decisions to expand Choice Program eligibility for Virgin Islands resident veterans, and co-sponsoring legislation to expand the VA choice program eligibility (H.R.572). They also led efforts to defeat an amendment that would have reduced federal dollars for the Virgin Islands and secured commitment from the Army Corp of Engineers for increased personnel and resources for the Virgin Islands backlog of permits.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023720.txt
The article discusses the concept of shame and its importance in society, particularly in relation to financial executives' behavior during the 2008 financial crisis. Jennifer Jacquet, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, is highlighted as someone who studies the effects of honor and shame on cooperation. The author raises questions about the necessity of shame in balancing individual and group interests in various social dilemmas such as energy, food, water shortages, climate disruption, declining fisheries, increasing antibiotic resistance, and nuclear warfare.
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_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_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.