WELFARE FOR THE RICH by Frank Corbin As we all know, the US financial system is currently in a mess. Institutions like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Bear Sterns, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Bear Stern, AIG and now Washington Mutual are struggling to keep their heads above water. These organizations are either declaring bankruptcy, being bought out by other big financial institution or looking at the US Government for a financial life-support. As with any business model, we must admit … [Read more...]
4th of July, INDEPENDENCE DAY – Celebrate !
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Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Asks HHS to Sustain NHAS Momentum
Sustain NHAS Momentum Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius recently sent an important communication to the Department’s leadership regarding HHS-wide efforts to implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). The message, sent in late January, reiterated that the implementation of the NHAS is a priority for HHS. Secretary Sebelius reminded the heads of her operating divisions and staff divisions that even prior to the release of the NHAS, the HHS Strategic Plan … [Read more...]
U.S-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Ministerial Meeting scheduled for February 23-25, 2011
February 23-25, 2011 President Barack Obama (center) with Afghan President Karzai and Pakistan President Zardari walk along the Colonnade following a US-Afghan-PakistanTrilateral meeting in Cabinet Room May 6, 2009. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) U.S-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Ministerial Meeting @ 2011. The joint U.S. - Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Ministerial Meeting, scheduled for February 23-25, 2011 in Washington D.C. will advance dialogue and cooperation between … [Read more...]