Documents tagged "Washington"
Found 135 documents with this tag
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_026383.txt
The document is a draft letter from Jeffrey E. to Raafat Alsabbagh, discussing changes and additions to the content of the letter. It mentions that they should take Mohammed to see the Laboratory at MIT to see the future after seeing the past in Washington with Obama. The document emphasizes the confidentiality and privileged nature of its contents, and it is marked as property of JEE. Unauthorized use or disclosure may be illegal, and recipients should return the communication if received in error.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026378.txt
In the document, there are several key people involved in a conversation regarding financial proposals and compensation. Stephen J. Immelt, who is a partner and CEO of Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, DC, wrote to Kathy Ruemmler about her potential role in his company. He mentioned that he would like to discuss compensation before any further meetings take place. Kathy Ruemmler responded by stating that she is intrigued by the opportunity and wants to meet with Michael, who can provide a global perspective on the case. It seems that there are conditions for mutually acceptable terms, but it's not clear what those conditions are.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026248.txt
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025908.txt
The document is an email chain between Kathy Ruemmler, Jeffrey, and Stephen Immelt. The topic of discussion revolves around a potential job offer to Kathy from Hogan Lovells US LLP. Key points include compensation outside the company's "bell curve", contribution to the culture of the firm, and Michael providing a global perspective. A meeting has been suggested to discuss further details.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025849.txt
The Office of Government Information Services has released its fourth annual report for FY 2013 detailing their activities and accomplishments in resolving Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disputes between requesters and federal agencies. The demand for their services is high, with the number of incoming cases jumping 40% from the previous year to over 500 cases, while closing nearly 500 cases - also a 40% increase from the prior year. They assisted thousands of FOIA requesters and worked with agencies to promote compliance with FOIA. While they have carried out Congress's mandate in several ways, they would like to implement a more robust review program as demand for their services increases.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025094.txt
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.
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_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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017524.txt
The document discusses key global events that took place in the first years of this century and their impact on demographics and the economy. It mentions a gradual change in population growth where two-child families are now the norm for 80% of mankind, as well as the G20 meeting in Washington 2008. The document also discusses upcoming tectonic shifts in demographics, innovations, and frontline medical research at the Swedish-American Life Science Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017088.txt
The document is a biography of an individual's life, focusing on their upbringing in Brooklyn, their education at Yale, and their subsequent academic career. The author discusses the evolution of free speech rights from the Pentagon Papers to Wikileaks and the changing societal attitudes towards pornography. Additionally, they explore criminal justice issues such as capital punishment and rape. They also examine the impact of race and equal rights on society. The document is a comprehensive look at the author's life, education, and contributions to legal scholarship.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014622.txt
The document is a summary of top US ideas for Q1, focusing on strategy and equity. The backdrop for risk assets has changed due to global interest rates reaching 5,000-year lows and the historical US Presidential election and Republican sweep of Congress in November 2016. OPEC reached a historic deal to reduce crude production by 1.2mn b/d with non-OPEC producers delivering an additional 600k b/d of cuts that same month, leading to risk assets responding positively. The current strategy stands in stark contrast to last year's focus on defensive growth ideas and is more heavily geared toward companies benefiting from increased fiscal stimulus, a pro-business agenda, and tax-policy reform. There are eight Buys and two Underperforms across six sectors listed, with updates planned at the beginning of each quarter unless coverage is dropped or recommendations change.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014523.txt
The document discusses the US Healthcare Year Ahead and recommends buying stocks in ACAD, AGN, ANTM, CELG, CVS, DHR, EW, EVHC, RARE, REGN, WBA. It highlights key people such as Richard Kahn from HBRK Associates Inc. and Amanda Ens, who are involved in the analysis of the healthcare sector. The document also addresses topics like the Washington DC backdrop, a review of various scenarios related to the ACA, and the views by analysts on biotech and specialty pharma sectors.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_011472.txt
The document is a summary of an individual's experience at Camp David, where they were discussing peace negotiations with the Palestinians. The person describes their disappointment and realization that what happened during the last two weeks was bound to have serious consequences for them personally as Prime Minister of Israel and for their country. They reflect on their past experience in special forces and how it has shaped their approach to dealing with danger, crises, and decision-making. They note that this moment is a critical one not only for themselves but also for President Clinton and the leader of the Palestinians, Yasir Arafat. The Oslo Accords had created a peace process rather than peace, and now was a time to address core issues in their conflict.