Get the facts about your heart health! Most people don't experience symptoms of heart disease, so be sure to check your blood pressure regularly, test your cholesterol, and know your risk factors.
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JW Marriott
Washington, D.C.
11:09 A.M. EST
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. Thank you. It is a pleasure for me to be here with all of you today and to welcome you all to Washington.
Thank you, Governor Douglas, for that very kind introduction. And thanks to you and Governor Manchin for your leadership in Vermont as well as [West] Virginia, and as the Chair and the Vice Chair of the NGA.
And I also want to recognize all...
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Today we mourn the loss of Alexander Haig, a great American who served our country with distinction. General Haig exemplified our finest warrior-diplomat tradition of those who dedicate their lives to public service. He enjoyed a remarkable and decorated career, rising to become a four-star general and serving as Supreme Allied Commander of Europe before also serving as Secretary of State. Our thoughts and prayers are with his...
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As part of an Open Government Initiative, federal agencies are providing online dialogs where you can share your ideas and vote on the ideas of others. Find dialogs from agencies that interest you, and share your thoughts about how to make government more transparent and collaborative.
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For as long as I can remember, I have disliked meat. I believe it started with my sensitive gag reflex as a child. I could hardly chew and swallow pork chops, pineapple, or anything else that didn't go down easily. Read more...
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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama used his weekly address to call on Democratic and Republican leaders to attend next week’s health care meeting in good faith to find reforms that work for American families and small businesses. With several health insurance companies announcing steep hikes in their rates – from 10 to over 30 percent – it is clear that the status quo, while good for the insurance industry, is bad...
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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of December 18-20, 2009.
Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures in the counties of...
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There was an interesting article in today’s WSJ about a recent report issued by Morgan Stanley on how the tracking error between exchange-traded funds and their prospective indexes increased last year:
Last year, 54 ETFs showed tracking errors of more than three percentage points, up from just four funds the prior year. And a handful of the 54 missed by more than 10 percentage points.
Nearly all exchange-traded funds, which are baskets of...
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Following Zenith National Insurance Corp.'s acquisition agreementwith Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Standard & Poor's Rating Services has affirmed the "BBB-" counterparty credit rating ...
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2:47 P.M. EST
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. All right, Albalee, that applause was just as much for me as it was for your wonderful introduction. (Laughter.) Wasn't she? She did a great job, great job. (Applause.) Just know that we're all very proud of you, and we're all very proud of every single one of your classmates and every single student here in the city of Philadelphia and the state of...
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12:02 P.M. PST
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you very much. Thank you.
Well, what a extraordinary introduction from an extraordinary leader. I just want to reiterate something I said at the town hall meeting earlier. You could not have a better fighter on behalf of the people of Nevada than...
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In apologizing for his high-profile sex scandal, golfer Tiger Woods said today that he has been in intensive therapy for 45 days and will be returning for more sessions starting tomorrow. His reference to his affairs and “repeated irresponsible behavior” prompts us to take a closer look at a condition that many call sex addiction.
Actually, sex addiction currently isn’t considered a specific disorder in the primary reference...
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9:58 A.M. PST
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Henderson! Thank you! Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. I am thrilled to be here. (Applause.)
AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Mr. President!
THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.)
We've got some special guests here -- everybody is a special guest, but I just want to acknowledge a few folks here. Secretary of State...
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Following Zenith National Insurance Corp.'s sell the company to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Toronto-based Fairfax will be the seventh-largest workers' compensation insurer in the state, on a ...
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TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES
ON ARMED SERVICES AND APPROPRIATIONS AND THE CHAIRMEN AND
RANKING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
February 18, 2010
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) In response to the requirement of section 1116 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public...
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Aspirin for breast-cancer survivors, a connection between intense sugar cravings and later alcoholism.
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Former food exec Hank Cardello says it’s possible for companies to make money and promote health.
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United America Indemnity has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to re-domicile from the Cayman Islands to Ireland. The Company's shareholders will be asked to ...
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Funding will Help Address Urgent Problems Facing Homeowners at the Center of the Housing Crisis
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- Today, President Obama, with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, announced funding for innovative measures to help families in the states that have been hit the hardest by the aftermath of the housing bubble. In each of these states, the average price for all homes in the state has fallen more than 20% from the...
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And speaking of the health-overhaul proposals (see previous post), we note an armful of stories today dealing with what has become a third-rail issue — the rates at which premiums are going up for individual health plans.
The cost of health policies has been an eye-of-the-beholder issue for a long time in the overhaul debate. There’s been broad agreement that individual rates are headed up, but overhaul opponents have contended they...
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A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of "aa" of The Cincinnati Insurance Companies (CIC) and its standard market ...
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Linda Todd has been appointed director of Business Development for CNA's Philadelphia branch.
She will help shape and expand CNA's market presence and sales culture, and will support the business ...
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Specialty insurer Ironshore Inc. has appointed Jordan Gantz as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of the U.S. Specialty Casualty unit.
Gantz currently serves as senior vice ...
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Investment gains helped Pennsylvania-based insurer Harleysville Group Inc. post a 422 percent increase in fourth-quarter income to $24.2 million, as the insurer nearly doubled its profits to $86.3 ...
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An organization dedicated to reducing auto theft in Michigan reports that while there has been a decline in auto theft in the state, incidents of insurance fraud and component theft have ...
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