daily review brief: Friday August 8 2014
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:53 pm
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Aloha Spirit Carries Hawaii Through Recent Emergency: HONOLULU – Following the National Weather Service’s canc... http://1.usa.gov/1sGRULo
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Ir: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:59:44 +0000 http://bit.ly/XONYwL
8/8/14: White House Press Briefing: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:58:32 +0000 http://bit.ly/XONYwJ
An inspiring letter from an OFA Fellow: Organizing Update wi: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:57:36 +0000 http://bit.ly/XOO0ob
Sen Warner at Newport News Shipbuilding: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:56:07 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r8VsDh
VA Reform Bill Includes Sen. Warner's Tech Initiative: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:55:43 +0000 http://bit.ly/XOO07V
Supporting Innovators in the Ninth District: Dear Friend,
This week in Memphis, I met with 10 Memphis-based in... http://1.usa.gov/XOHaiu
Cicilline, Liberian-American Leaders Meet to Discuss Ebola Outbreak: PAWTUCKET, RI – U.S. Congressman David N.... http://1.usa.gov/1r8LmCd
Rep. McDermott Statement on Draft Medicare Program Integrity Bill: The Affordable Care Act has helped transfor... http://1.usa.gov/1sGDtGY
Bipartisan Support, With Caveats, for Obama on Iraq Airstrikes: WASHINGTON — President Obama drew bipartisan s... http://1.usa.gov/1oNT7ib
Congresswoman Lee's Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq: Washington, DC - Congresswoman Lee issued this state... http://1.usa.gov/1oNT7i9
Constituent Services - How My Office Can Help: My most important and rewarding duty in Congress is listening t... http://1.usa.gov/1u8feU8
Congressman Al Green Salutes Congressman George “Mickey” Leland on the 25th Anniversary of His Passing: On Fri... http://1.usa.gov/1oNxy1m
8/8/2014: Today on the show, justice is served on Iraq, war, extremism, Afghanistan, the economy, Congress, Ri... http://bit.ly/1oNpU72
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 8-8-2014:
Field in Vergas
Dear Friends,
The Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County hos... http://1.usa.gov/1uwQCll
SEC Charges Bahamas-Based Brokerage Firm and President With Facilitating Fraudulent Scheme by Hedge Fund Manag... http://1.usa.gov/1u7AaL6
SEC Charges Bahamas-Based Brokerage Firm and President With Facilitating Fraudulent Scheme by Hedge Fund Manag... http://1.usa.gov/1r7FOYL
White House sees no prolonged military conflict in Iraq: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:14:10 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NWIy
U.S. wholesale inventories rise 0.3% in June: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:13:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NVob
U.S. productivity rebounds modestly in second quarter: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:13:06 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NVo6
Video: Obama explains new US operations in Iraq: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:11:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NWsf
Video: US begins humanitarian mission in Iraq: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:10:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/XNT8ZS
Rep. Schiff Statement on President's Authorization of Limited Strikes Against ISIL in Iraq: Washington, DC –To... http://1.usa.gov/1oNetML
Public Schedule: August 08 - Friday: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:52:33 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oN9Oug
Highlights: Afghanistan: A Pivotal Moment: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:51:51 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oN9QlW
Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Humanitarian: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:33:22 +0000 http://bit.ly/1yev3pZ
Retail Bootcamp Registration TechTown: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:32:34 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oN9QlQ
Attorney Don Lewis to Lead Independent Investigation of Police Procedure in Arrest of Al Flowers: Updated:
... http://bit.ly/1sFWPMu
Remarks With Afghan Officials After Their Meeting: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:18:45 +0000 http://bit.ly/XNHxKf
SBA Takes Part in Millennial Trains Project to Reach Entrepr: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:18:04 +0000 http://bit.ly/XNHA8U
Inviting House Speaker John Boehner to the Border: On Tuesday, I sent a letter to Speaker of the House John Bo... http://1.usa.gov/1sFNZ1f
Reed Statement on Humanitarian Aid Mission & Air Strikes Against Islamic State Militants in Iraq: http://1.usa.gov/1r7s3Ju
SEC Announces Charges Against N.Y.-Based Brokerage Firm and Founder Despite Attempts to Mislead Examiners:
T... http://1.usa.gov/1r7qxqU
SEC Announces Charges Against N.Y.-Based Brokerage Firm and Founder Despite Attempts to Mislead Examiners:
T... http://1.usa.gov/XNwlNJ
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $14,000 For Duanesburg Volunteer Fire District In Schenectady County: http://1.usa.gov/1r7pVRX
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1 Million For Critical Water Infrastructure For Town Of Sandy Creek In... http://1.usa.gov/1r7pTd0
Gillibrand Announces Administration To Bring “Made In Rural America” Export Forum To Upstate New York: http://1.usa.gov/XNyjOj
Gerlach & Kaptur: U.S. must respond to growing Russian threat on Ukraine's doorstep, Renew calls for President... http://1.usa.gov/1yedbvx
Gov. Hickenlooper announces $2.29 million in grants for stream recovery projec... http://bit.ly/1oMRscE
Statement Regarding Joint City of Detroit-U.S. Department of Justice Motion Terminating Oversight of the Detro... http://bit.ly/XNuqIW
Sewer cleanings, inspections August 11-15: SANITARY SEWER CLEANINGS AND INSPECTIONS
... http://bit.ly/XNt157
Tracey Thurman named first woman director at Waste Mgmt.:
On June 30, Tracey Thurman was named Director ... http://bit.ly/XNt1SQ
Feinstein Statement on Airstrikes Against ISIL: Washington—Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feins... http://1.usa.gov/1mucYPp
SEC Names Thomas M. Piccone to Lead National Exam Program in Denver Office:
The Securities and Exchange Comm... http://1.usa.gov/1r76Y1O
SEC Names Thomas M. Piccone to Lead National Exam Program in Denver Office:
The Securities and Exchange Comm... http://1.usa.gov/1ydRwDR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $24,000 For East Branch Fire Department In Delaware County: http://1.usa.gov/1uw2u7k
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $3.7 Million In Federal Funds Awarded To University Of Rochester For Cr... http://1.usa.gov/1sFrb1P
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Over $500,000 Grant And Nearly $2,000,000 Total Investment For Water Infr... http://1.usa.gov/1sFrb1J
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $50,000 For Western New York Fire Departments: http://1.usa.gov/1uw2vbc
Larsen Listens to Concerns of Shaw Island Residents; Calls on Postmaster General to Keep Shaw Island Post Offi... http://1.usa.gov/1u6DQws
Here’s What We’re Reading: Friday News Roundup: Here are some headlines from the working family’s news we're r... http://bit.ly/1u6vTYp
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Over $233,000 In Federal Funding For Cicero Fire Department: http://1.usa.gov/1uvOLxm
Manchin meets Marine Corps | Charleston Daily Mail: Senator discusses VA, foreign policy at convention in Char... http://1.usa.gov/XMT4tk
Lowey Statement on President Obama's Announcement on Iraq: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-West... http://1.usa.gov/1oM0Pt7
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce More Than $130,000 In Anti-Crime Funding For Syracuse And Onondaga County: http://1.usa.gov/1oLSx4w
USTDA's Work Highlighted during U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: WASHINGTON, DC (August 8, 2014) — The U.S. Trade a... http://1.usa.gov/1uvkm2f
Detroit Land Bank Home Showing in Virginia Park, August 9th and Russell Woods, August 10th: 8/8/2014 - The Bui... http://bit.ly/1uvjr1C
Crowley Honors Immigration Advocacy Group, Small Business for their Assistance in Securing Humanitarian Parole... http://1.usa.gov/1oKYVce
Safe Climate Caucus Highlights Impacts, Proposes Solutions to Combat Climate Change: WASHINGTON, DC – Last wee... http://1.usa.gov/1oKCzHP
Pallone Lauds Bill to Extend CHIP Funding at PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital: NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today,... http://1.usa.gov/1oKiGAT
Pallone Announces $24,863 Grant to Allenhurst First Department: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pall... http://1.usa.gov/XLfDP8
In the U.S. Senate race, Gary Peters (D) leads Terry Lynn La: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:39:06 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oKfp4x
Gallego Attends Signing of VA Reform Bill: Washington – U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (D-Alpine) attende... http://1.usa.gov/XL6ztr
Merkley Way Ahead of Wehby: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:37:46 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybYbhA
Majority Don't Think Obama Should Be Sued: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:37:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybYady
Florida Legislators Convene Redistricting Session: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:35:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybY9Xe
The Enthusiasm Gap is Overrated: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:34:40 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybY8m6
Levin statement on the president's announcement on Iraq: http://1.usa.gov/1uttvYT
President Obama Signs the Veterans Access, Choice and Accoun: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:32:31 +0000 http://bit.ly/1u44Ht7
previous review brief is here> viewtopic.php?f=113&t=86656
http://www.usdemocrats.com/weblog
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Aloha Spirit Carries Hawaii Through Recent Emergency: HONOLULU – Following the National Weather Service’s canc... http://1.usa.gov/1sGRULo
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Ir: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:59:44 +0000 http://bit.ly/XONYwL
8/8/14: White House Press Briefing: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:58:32 +0000 http://bit.ly/XONYwJ
An inspiring letter from an OFA Fellow: Organizing Update wi: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:57:36 +0000 http://bit.ly/XOO0ob
Sen Warner at Newport News Shipbuilding: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:56:07 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r8VsDh
VA Reform Bill Includes Sen. Warner's Tech Initiative: Last reply by bot on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:55:43 +0000 http://bit.ly/XOO07V
Supporting Innovators in the Ninth District: Dear Friend,
This week in Memphis, I met with 10 Memphis-based in... http://1.usa.gov/XOHaiu
Cicilline, Liberian-American Leaders Meet to Discuss Ebola Outbreak: PAWTUCKET, RI – U.S. Congressman David N.... http://1.usa.gov/1r8LmCd
Rep. McDermott Statement on Draft Medicare Program Integrity Bill: The Affordable Care Act has helped transfor... http://1.usa.gov/1sGDtGY
Bipartisan Support, With Caveats, for Obama on Iraq Airstrikes: WASHINGTON — President Obama drew bipartisan s... http://1.usa.gov/1oNT7ib
Congresswoman Lee's Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq: Washington, DC - Congresswoman Lee issued this state... http://1.usa.gov/1oNT7i9
Constituent Services - How My Office Can Help: My most important and rewarding duty in Congress is listening t... http://1.usa.gov/1u8feU8
Congressman Al Green Salutes Congressman George “Mickey” Leland on the 25th Anniversary of His Passing: On Fri... http://1.usa.gov/1oNxy1m
8/8/2014: Today on the show, justice is served on Iraq, war, extremism, Afghanistan, the economy, Congress, Ri... http://bit.ly/1oNpU72
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 8-8-2014:
Field in Vergas
Dear Friends,
The Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County hos... http://1.usa.gov/1uwQCll
SEC Charges Bahamas-Based Brokerage Firm and President With Facilitating Fraudulent Scheme by Hedge Fund Manag... http://1.usa.gov/1u7AaL6
SEC Charges Bahamas-Based Brokerage Firm and President With Facilitating Fraudulent Scheme by Hedge Fund Manag... http://1.usa.gov/1r7FOYL
White House sees no prolonged military conflict in Iraq: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:14:10 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NWIy
U.S. wholesale inventories rise 0.3% in June: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:13:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NVob
U.S. productivity rebounds modestly in second quarter: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:13:06 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NVo6
Video: Obama explains new US operations in Iraq: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:11:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1r7NWsf
Video: US begins humanitarian mission in Iraq: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:10:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/XNT8ZS
Rep. Schiff Statement on President's Authorization of Limited Strikes Against ISIL in Iraq: Washington, DC –To... http://1.usa.gov/1oNetML
Public Schedule: August 08 - Friday: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:52:33 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oN9Oug
Highlights: Afghanistan: A Pivotal Moment: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:51:51 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oN9QlW
Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Humanitarian: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:33:22 +0000 http://bit.ly/1yev3pZ
Retail Bootcamp Registration TechTown: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:32:34 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oN9QlQ
Attorney Don Lewis to Lead Independent Investigation of Police Procedure in Arrest of Al Flowers: Updated:
... http://bit.ly/1sFWPMu
Remarks With Afghan Officials After Their Meeting: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:18:45 +0000 http://bit.ly/XNHxKf
SBA Takes Part in Millennial Trains Project to Reach Entrepr: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:18:04 +0000 http://bit.ly/XNHA8U
Inviting House Speaker John Boehner to the Border: On Tuesday, I sent a letter to Speaker of the House John Bo... http://1.usa.gov/1sFNZ1f
Reed Statement on Humanitarian Aid Mission & Air Strikes Against Islamic State Militants in Iraq: http://1.usa.gov/1r7s3Ju
SEC Announces Charges Against N.Y.-Based Brokerage Firm and Founder Despite Attempts to Mislead Examiners:
T... http://1.usa.gov/1r7qxqU
SEC Announces Charges Against N.Y.-Based Brokerage Firm and Founder Despite Attempts to Mislead Examiners:
T... http://1.usa.gov/XNwlNJ
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $14,000 For Duanesburg Volunteer Fire District In Schenectady County: http://1.usa.gov/1r7pVRX
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1 Million For Critical Water Infrastructure For Town Of Sandy Creek In... http://1.usa.gov/1r7pTd0
Gillibrand Announces Administration To Bring “Made In Rural America” Export Forum To Upstate New York: http://1.usa.gov/XNyjOj
Gerlach & Kaptur: U.S. must respond to growing Russian threat on Ukraine's doorstep, Renew calls for President... http://1.usa.gov/1yedbvx
Gov. Hickenlooper announces $2.29 million in grants for stream recovery projec... http://bit.ly/1oMRscE
Statement Regarding Joint City of Detroit-U.S. Department of Justice Motion Terminating Oversight of the Detro... http://bit.ly/XNuqIW
Sewer cleanings, inspections August 11-15: SANITARY SEWER CLEANINGS AND INSPECTIONS
... http://bit.ly/XNt157
Tracey Thurman named first woman director at Waste Mgmt.:
On June 30, Tracey Thurman was named Director ... http://bit.ly/XNt1SQ
Feinstein Statement on Airstrikes Against ISIL: Washington—Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feins... http://1.usa.gov/1mucYPp
SEC Names Thomas M. Piccone to Lead National Exam Program in Denver Office:
The Securities and Exchange Comm... http://1.usa.gov/1r76Y1O
SEC Names Thomas M. Piccone to Lead National Exam Program in Denver Office:
The Securities and Exchange Comm... http://1.usa.gov/1ydRwDR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $24,000 For East Branch Fire Department In Delaware County: http://1.usa.gov/1uw2u7k
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $3.7 Million In Federal Funds Awarded To University Of Rochester For Cr... http://1.usa.gov/1sFrb1P
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Over $500,000 Grant And Nearly $2,000,000 Total Investment For Water Infr... http://1.usa.gov/1sFrb1J
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $50,000 For Western New York Fire Departments: http://1.usa.gov/1uw2vbc
Larsen Listens to Concerns of Shaw Island Residents; Calls on Postmaster General to Keep Shaw Island Post Offi... http://1.usa.gov/1u6DQws
Here’s What We’re Reading: Friday News Roundup: Here are some headlines from the working family’s news we're r... http://bit.ly/1u6vTYp
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Over $233,000 In Federal Funding For Cicero Fire Department: http://1.usa.gov/1uvOLxm
Manchin meets Marine Corps | Charleston Daily Mail: Senator discusses VA, foreign policy at convention in Char... http://1.usa.gov/XMT4tk
Lowey Statement on President Obama's Announcement on Iraq: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-West... http://1.usa.gov/1oM0Pt7
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce More Than $130,000 In Anti-Crime Funding For Syracuse And Onondaga County: http://1.usa.gov/1oLSx4w
USTDA's Work Highlighted during U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: WASHINGTON, DC (August 8, 2014) — The U.S. Trade a... http://1.usa.gov/1uvkm2f
Detroit Land Bank Home Showing in Virginia Park, August 9th and Russell Woods, August 10th: 8/8/2014 - The Bui... http://bit.ly/1uvjr1C
Crowley Honors Immigration Advocacy Group, Small Business for their Assistance in Securing Humanitarian Parole... http://1.usa.gov/1oKYVce
Safe Climate Caucus Highlights Impacts, Proposes Solutions to Combat Climate Change: WASHINGTON, DC – Last wee... http://1.usa.gov/1oKCzHP
Pallone Lauds Bill to Extend CHIP Funding at PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital: NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today,... http://1.usa.gov/1oKiGAT
Pallone Announces $24,863 Grant to Allenhurst First Department: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pall... http://1.usa.gov/XLfDP8
In the U.S. Senate race, Gary Peters (D) leads Terry Lynn La: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:39:06 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oKfp4x
Gallego Attends Signing of VA Reform Bill: Washington – U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (D-Alpine) attende... http://1.usa.gov/XL6ztr
Merkley Way Ahead of Wehby: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:37:46 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybYbhA
Majority Don't Think Obama Should Be Sued: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:37:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybYady
Florida Legislators Convene Redistricting Session: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:35:30 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybY9Xe
The Enthusiasm Gap is Overrated: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:34:40 +0000 http://bit.ly/1ybY8m6
Levin statement on the president's announcement on Iraq: http://1.usa.gov/1uttvYT
President Obama Signs the Veterans Access, Choice and Accoun: Last reply by bot on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:32:31 +0000 http://bit.ly/1u44Ht7
previous review brief is here> viewtopic.php?f=113&t=86656