Documents tagged "Wall"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030574.txt
The document discusses a planned revamp of the U.S. tax code by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, who will focus on changing the treatment of carried interest and imposing a levy on bank and insurer assets. The proposed changes also affect how investment fund managers' compensation is taxed, with rhetoric that echoes President Obama's own calls for change in tax laws.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030510.txt
The document is an email conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Jes Staley regarding a book about economic advisers under President Obama. The main topic of the discussion is the Volcker rule, which was proposed to curtail proprietary trading at U.S. banks and limit their investments in private equity firms and hedge funds. Summers is mentioned as having doubts about the rule and blocking it for months, while Biden pressured for its implementation. The email also mentions Obama's frustration with the lack of progress on the issue.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030501.txt
The document is a set of emails between several individuals discussing various topics related to public relations and media appearances. One key person mentioned in the emails is Kate Kelly, who is referred to as "a snake" by one individual. The emails also discuss Davos, which seems to be an important location for business events or gatherings. There are references to a hedge fund manager named Daley and a journalist from the Wall Street Journal named Matt Zames. The focus of the discussion appears to be on media strategies, with particular attention being given to television interviews and print articles.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029766.txt
The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein's return to New York City after serving time for having sex with an underage girl and his self-incriminating comments about being a "sexual offender." The author questions why Cyrus R. Vance Jr., the Manhattan District Attorney, allowed Epstein, who is classified as a Level 3 sex offender, to reside in a house near Central Park and a school. They also note that Epstein never underwent a psychological evaluation as required for all sexual predators.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029100.txt
Masha Drokova is discussing with Martin about finding the right reporters for a story. She mentions that she has been waiting for Nowak to respond and provides a list of outlets they can approach, including MIT Technology Review, Nature, Washington Post, Science, Wall Street Journal, and WIRED. The discussion also includes the topic of the federal budget for science and how Trump's slashing of funding may impact it. The information being exchanged is confidential and intended only for the addressee.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029098.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails discussing various topics related to science funding and political issues. Key people mentioned in the document include Martin A. Nowak and Jeffrey E. Masha Drokova is also mentioned, although it's unclear what her role is in the context of this discussion. The topic being discussed involves finding ways to bridge a funding gap for scientific research, and there are suggestions made about approaching various media outlets for coverage. The emails also mention a House Oversight Committee and reference political articles from sources like Bloomberg and Congress.gov.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028728.txt
The email discusses the topic of U.S. diplomatic efforts to reach out to Iran regarding their nuclear programs, and highlights key figures such as Larry Summers, Joe Biden, Ali Akbar Salehi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Obama. It mentions past instances where U.S. attempts at diplomacy with Iran have been met with rejection by the Iranian leadership. The email also refers to a Wall Street Journal editorial titled "The Ayatollah Always Says No" and provides background on the Farsi language and its word for 'no'.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027102.txt
The email discusses an article from the Wall Street Journal about Joe Biden's offer of direct bilateral talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programs and the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rejection of such talks. The author of the email, Jeffrey Epstein, is providing information on a dinner meeting and Israel-related news briefings to Larry Summers.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026761.txt
The Swedish American Life Science Summit is a yearly meeting where global scientists gather to present and discuss revolutionary health care platforms. This year's summit focused on cancer, autoimmune diseases, robotics in surgery, nanotechnology, space technology, and the "Moonshot" cancer program initiated by former Vice President Joseph Biden. The conference also addressed impact investing and why investors should pay closer attention to investing in life science.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026543.txt
The document discusses a proposal by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp to change the tax treatment of carried interest income earned by investment fund managers. Currently, such income is taxed at capital gains rates rather than ordinary income rates. However, under Camp's plan, this would change, potentially leading to higher taxes for these individuals. The document also mentions a similar proposal made by President Barack Obama and includes a detailed summary of Camp's proposal.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024997.txt
The UN report on the Mavi Marmara incident was finally published and supports Israel's stance on the incident, leading to a legal justification for their Gaza policy. Turkey sought to use the report as an asset in its foreign policy towards Israel, but it is no longer useful for them. Cenap Çakmak discusses the UN report and Turkish foreign policy in this article.
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_023487.txt
The article discusses Iran's nuclear program and how it affects global efforts towards a nuclear-free world. The author mentions that while there have been positive steps taken in arms control, more pressure needs to be put on countries like Iran and North Korea to end their illegal nuclear programs and prevent proliferation. They also mention the need to secure vulnerable nuclear materials worldwide within four years and create an international fuel bank to ensure the safe use of nuclear energy without leading to proliferation. The author believes that in a Middle East where citizens determine their own destiny, Iran will be increasingly isolated by its actions.
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022829.txt
The document appears to be a series of emails between two individuals discussing the topic of whether former President Bill Clinton was present at a particular location and event described by one party as an "orgie". The second person suggests that the claim is likely false, and they also mention that the story has been picked up from unverified sources in civil court documents, which were then reported in UK tabloids due to no libel rules on U.S. court papers. They suggest that it might be difficult to get mainstream media outlets like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal to report on this story without reliable on-the-record sources, but they could try pitching it to Politico.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019206.txt
Edward Snowden is a former National Security Agency (NSA) employee who stole and released classified information in 2013. He claimed to be a whistleblower exposing NSA overreach, but has been accused of lying about his actions and dealings with Russian intelligence. The article suggests that Mr. Snowden intended to engage in espionage and not just expose the NSA's activities. He is currently seeking a pardon.