Obamas War Over Terror: “Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first president to take office in the Age of Terrorism. He inherited two struggles one with Al Qaeda and its ideological allies, and another that divides his own country over issues like torture, prosecutions, security and what it means to be an American. The first has proved to be complicated and daunting. The second makes the first look easy.”
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Daily Archives: January 16, 2010
Update on Bisphenol A for Use in Food Contact Applications: January 2010
Follow up to previous postings on toxicological impact of Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure, this FDA Update on Bisphenol A for Use in Food Contact Applications: January 2010 “At this interim stage, FDA shares the perspective of the National Toxicology Program that recent studies provide reason for some concern about the potential effects of BPA on… Continue Reading
Haiti Earthquake: FTC Warns Consumers to Give Wisely
News release: “In the wake of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, the Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to choose carefully when considering urgent appeals for aid in the news, online, and at social networking sites. The best way to provide immediate help is to donate money directly to established national relief organizations… Continue Reading
CBO: The Individual Alternative Minimum Tax
The Individual Alternative Minimum Tax, Economic and Budget Issue Brief, January 15, 2010 “For the past four decades, the individual income tax has consisted of two parallel tax systems: the regular tax and an alternative tax, which was intended to impose taxes on high-income individuals who use tax preferences to greatly reduce or eliminate their… Continue Reading
CBO: Unauthorized Appropriations and Expiring Authorizations January 2010
CBO – Unauthorized Appropriations and Expiring Authorizations January 2010 Appropriations Version House Version Senate Version Continue Reading
Pew Survey: Blacks Upbeat about Black Progress, Prospects A Year After Obama's Election
A Year After Obamas Election Blacks Upbeat about Black Progress, Prospects, January 12, 2010 “Despite the bad economy, blacks assessments about the state of black progress in America have improved more dramatically during the past two years than at any time in the past quarter century, according to a comprehensive new nationwide Pew Research Center… Continue Reading
Sustainability Report 2009 – European Economy
European Economy Sustainability report 2009 “The European economy is showing signs of entering a phase of recovery after a deep crisis. Thanks to effective and substantive policy action since autumn 2008, coordinated in the context of the European Economic Recovery Plan (EERP), a financial meltdown and a generalised loss of confidence has been avoided. However,… Continue Reading
