Documents tagged "United States"
Found 227 documents with this tag
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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.
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The document discusses the political situation in the United States, focusing on the upcoming fall elections and the battle for potential Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. The author suggests that unless the underlying political dynamics are disrupted, the outcomes of these events will leave us with the same unsatisfactory two front battlefield as the 2016 Presidential election. The author also raises the question of whether we want to break the current political system and nominating process for selecting candidates in 2020.
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The document discusses a memorandum containing classified information provided to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in relation to its oversight activities. The committee has voted to disclose this memorandum publicly and has forwarded it to the President, arguing that releasing it would serve the public interest. The White House expresses concern about the potential negative impact of unilateral release of classified information by the Legislative Branch, which raises significant separation of powers concerns.
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The document contains a conversation between two individuals discussing the actions of Obama in Syria and their feelings towards Putin. The main topics are Syria, Russia, and the United States. It is not clear who Shanson900 is or what specific event they are referring to when they say "Last nite was absolutely great -thank you".
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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.
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The document discusses the US debt ceiling negotiations and how they impact large cap growth stocks and rising corporate profits. The writer compares the current situation to a similar discussion in the 1980s when President Reagan scolded Congressional Republicans for delaying debt ceiling increases, which at that time was only half of what it is today relative to GDP or government revenues. The writer argues that while unconstrained debt growth with no plan to slow it is bad, default is also a very bad idea and suggests that debt limit legislation serves as a way for a democracy to decide whether mega-deficits are in the long-term public interest.
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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.
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This document discusses the Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 and features a list of key people associated with it such as Frank Brockman, Katinka Matson, Russell Weinberger, Max Brockman, Daron Acemoglu, and James Robinson. It also mentions a book titled "Balance of Power" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson that is about the relationship between state and society. The authors explain how their book develops an original thesis on state functioning and conflict resolution, building upon their two decades of research. They highlight their ability to produce original and thought-provoking social science works and reach a broad audience with their ideas.
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This document discusses Cuba's reestablishment of diplomatic relations with the United States and its potential for international trade and investment in light of recent events such as the lifting of economic embargoes. The author uses a SWOT analysis to present key points about Cuba, including its large population and strategic location in the Caribbean. The document also provides some background on Cuba's history and political climate, as well as information on other countries in the region, such as the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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The 2018 Cannabis Investment Report provides an overview of the global cannabis consumers and the U.S. legal landscape. It also discusses international cannabis market estimates and capital markets for cannabis companies. The report highlights the growth of private cannabis companies, along with top 100 private cannabis companies in 2018. Additionally, it identifies cannabis industry risk factors and provides a glossary of terms used within the industry.
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The document discusses the differences between money laundering and terrorist financing, with the former involving disguising funds from illegal activity to use them without detection, while the latter involves using legally derived money for illegal activities. It also touches on how these two are approached differently in terms of combatting them. Key U.S. laws and regulations related to combating both money laundering and terrorist financing include the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (BSA) and the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to lntercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act).
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The document "Teaching Minds" by Roger Schank discusses the application of cognitive science in education and suggests a more student-centered approach to teaching that focuses on real-life learning projects. The author argues that traditional knowledge-based curricula are ineffective and proposes an alternative based on twelve cognitive processes underlying learning. He also addresses issues such as intelligence, university restructuring, and the negative impact of the best universities on public schools.
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The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation marked a significant transition in President Xi Jinping's grand vision for a new era of win-win globalization. The core idea was to structure, finance, and build critical infrastructure in developing economies as well as diversify and expand the Chinese economy which needed restructuring. The forum aimed to address global discontent with differential impacts on workers in Western countries and championed China's commitment to globalization while reversing historical trends of protectionism in the US.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023458.txt
The document contains four articles from various publications discussing key geopolitical events and their implications. The Wall Street Journal article highlights the emerging tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which are reminiscent of a new Cold War. The New York Post piece focuses on the unrest in Syria, while The American Interest article discusses political order in Egypt following the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak. Finally, the NYT article covers the budget debate in the United States.
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This document is a compendium of documents and analysis edited by Terje Rød-Larsen, Nur Laiq, and Fabrice Aidan focusing on the Arab–Israeli conflict. It includes a foreword and acknowledgements, a list of contributors, an introduction to the topic, and several chapters covering key events, people, places, and topics related to the conflict. The publication is intended as a comprehensive resource for understanding this complex and ongoing issue.
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Jack Grynberg is a highly educated professional with degrees in Petroleum Refining, Geophysical Engineering and an Honorary Degree from the Colorado School of Mines. He has extensive experience in the field of petroleum engineering, having held various roles at different companies, including serving as Chairman, President, and CEO for multiple organizations. Grynberg is a registered professional engineer in several states, with his expertise extending across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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_022277.txt
The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The board believes that many employees are unaware of their rights under the statute and that the rule will increase knowledge of the NLRA among employees, in order to better enable the exercise of rights under the statute. The final rule establishes the size, form, and content of the notice, and sets forth provisions regarding the enforcement of the rule. The rule will be effective on November 14, 2011.
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The document is a report from the Working Group on Chinese Influence Activities in the United States. It discusses China's efforts to influence American interests and public opinion, including through government policies, investments, propaganda, and cyber attacks. The report identifies several key people and places associated with these activities, such as senior officials at the Chinese Communist Party and state-owned enterprises, academic institutions, and think tanks that have received funding from China. It also highlights concerns about the potential for undue influence on American policymaking and public opinion, and recommends strategies for promoting constructive vigilance to address these risks.