Documents tagged "So"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023564.txt
Leon Black, CEO of Apollo Global Management LLC, is considering the potential tax implications of the new U.S. tax regime for his firm and other Wall Street firms. Publicly traded partnerships like Apollo are taxed differently than corporations, so there is a decision to be made about whether to take advantage of the overhauled tax rules or convert to an Inc. from an LLC, which would increase its tax bill but allow it to attract investments from mutual funds. The new lower corporate rate has made it possible for bigger publicly traded partnerships to consider this change.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023550.txt
The document is a JokeLand E-Mail with jokes and topics like hookers in Atlantic City, sumo wrestlers, lesbians, comedy stories from 1979 featuring Jackie Martling, Bill Maher, Eddie Murphy, the Jade Fountain in Paramus, New Jersey, and Hal Ennis. It also includes information about a show at Broadway Comedy Club starting July 13th and mentions Mrs. Hartke's husband who went to Florida with his mistress. Additionally, it encourages following Jackie Martling on Twitter for daily jokes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022801.txt
The document is an email exchange between two individuals, one of whom appears to be experiencing difficulties with a landlord due to questions about a past acquaintance. The sender expresses appreciation for the recipient's support but requests their assistance in addressing the situation. The recipient suggests that they may not have much control over the matter and offers their help in moving instead.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019864.txt
This article discusses the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony, focusing on the political and emotional climate of the film industry at the time. The author, Peggy Siegal, reflects on her personal experience as a cheerleader for Oscar hopefuls and shares insights into the unique circumstances surrounding that year's Oscars, including the historic win by "Moonlight" and its impact on the LGBTQ community and African American representation in Hollywood. Additionally, she addresses the backlash against "La La Land" leading up to the ceremony and the controversial mix-up involving Warren Beatty and a misplaced envelope.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019088.txt
In the late 1970s, the author was torn between their role as an underground abortion referral service and a stand-up satirist who performed jokes about rape. After Roe vs Wade legalized abortion, they believed it would never be made illegal again, but in 2012, they became disillusioned with the right-wing religious conservative movement's attempts to re-criminalize reproductive rights. The author eventually dropped a controversial joke that involved the "rape-in" of legislator's wives after receiving backlash from feminist friends. In July 2012, a woman who prefers to remain anonymous went to a comedy club and sparked widespread controversy by expressing her disapproval of rape jokes being performed at the venue.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018438.txt
The S&M Feminist is an ebook written by Clarisse Thorn that explores the relationship between BDSM and feminism. Thorn discusses her own experiences with kink as well as issues related to consent, violence, and safety in the world of BDSM. The book has received praise from various sources for its refreshing honesty and commitment to sex-positivity. Thorn's work is also notable for refusing to avoid discussing both sides of the tension between kink and feminism without resorting to caricatures or stereotypes.
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_011304.txt
The document appears to be a court case summary, specifically from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in a case between Virginia Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell. The case has been assigned case number 15 Civ. 7433 (RWS). The hearing took place on March 31, 2017, at 10:10 am. In the document, the court is addressing a motion to dismiss brought by Maxwell. The judge and attorneys are discussing the scope of the allegations and whether they pertain to sexual abuse or defamation. The plaintiff's attorney clarifies that their claim is solely about the truth or falsity of statements made by Maxwell concerning Giuffre's allegations, but not about her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010912.txt
This document is a foreword written by Gordon Getty for his book "Free Growth and Other Surprises". In this foreword, he explains how he came to write the book and discusses some of its themes. He also talks about his own biases and experiences, including his admiration for his father J. Paul Getty and his love of free markets and innovation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010757.txt
The document is a legal filing regarding the case Bradley J. Edwards and Paul G. Cassell vs Alan M. Dershowitz in the Circuit Court of Broward County, Florida. The plaintiffs/counterclaim defendants are responding to Dershowitz's motion to determine the confidentiality of certain court records related to allegations made by Virginia Giuffre that she was sexually abused by Dershowitz. The filing argues that the court records in question should not be considered confidential because they support the conclusion that Dershowitz abused Ms. Giuffre and establish a strong basis for filing the allegations on her behalf. The plaintiffs also note that the records have never been found to be "confidential" by any other court and that Dershowitz has referred to them in media interviews and pleadings before this Court, which implies that he wants "everything to be made public" and implied that Edwards and Cassell had something to hide. The filing goes on to discuss the legal principles governing the sealing of court records, including the presumption of openness and the heavy burden placed on the party seeking closure. The plaintiffs argue that Dershowitz has failed to carry this burden and request that the court deny his motion in its entirety.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010715.txt
In the article, Peggy Siegal shares her experience attending the Oscars as a socialite and Oscar host. She discusses the unpredictability of the Best Picture award for the 86th Academy Awards and how Fox Searchlight's slogan "It's time" helped 12 Years a Slave win. She also talks about Ellen DeGeneres hosting the event, the success of Gravity, and the actors who were up for awards that year. Siegal also mentions Steve McQueen, Alfonso Cuarón, and David O. Russell as directors she admired during the awards season.