Meet The Globe Salonistas Jun 12, 2008
From 2005 to 2007, he was a founding member of the federal Advisory Council on National Security. He is a QC and a Member of the Order of Canada. (Globe and Mail -- National)
FDR's dream comestrue as nightmare Apr 1, 2008
When the US Mint was closed to gold in March, 1933, by Roosevelt and the country embarked on the sea of managed currency, a very large number of individuals and organizations urged a prompt return to the gold standard (which, believe it or not, included the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Advisory Council, 37 members of the faculty of Columbia University, and 710 members of the American Economic Association, to mention but a few). The question arises as to what has become of those opposing... (Asia Times Online)
Editor's Mailbag (March 18) Mar 27, 2008
" Even if they got it in them, social decency and civic honor and respect, I yet am doubtful that either of the three senators, (including McCain), is inaugurated with the oath of office as the next President. Such as I foresee. For instance, before January could be President Pelosi, or President Cheney, or others. (quote, in "Chapter 12: The Great Depression") ...Warburg's National City Bank rushed twenty-five million dollars in cash to the call money market, and postponed the day of the crash.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bay Street freezes... Mar 27, 2008
5 percentage points to that country's growth, at which point financial institutions will again be able to focus on the future, said Mr. Downe, who is on the U.S. Federal Advisory Council that advises the central bank. The co-president of National Bank Financial's investment banking business, Ricardo Pascoe, said "while we're optimistic and hopeful that we've seen the worst of the financial crisis, we think that liquidity will only come back into the market slowly. And, obviously, the real... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Was TB case a ploy for money? Jan 14, 2008
Frustrated that money for combating TB had dwindled as Congress favored newer threats from bioterrorism and bird flu, advisers suggested taking "drastic actions," according to December 2006 meeting minutes from the federal Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis. The council is based at the CDC in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fed appoints Ken Lewis to advisory council Nov 23, 2007
The board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has appointed Ken Lewis as the fifth district representative to the Federal Advisory Council. Lewis, chief executive at , will begin his term Jan.1. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Youth puffing black-market smokes Nov 2, 2007
Former RCMP commissioner Norman Inkster, who was named yesterday as chair of the federal Advisory Council on National Security, will speak at today's event to outline the links between organized crime and the growing trade in illegal cigarettes. Several health and no-smoking groups are boycotting the event because of its ties to the tobacco industry. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Eligible for federal listing Oct 4, 2007
However, the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation that month issued a directive to the Louisiana Division of the Federal Highway Administration ordering that the replacement of the bridge again be delayed. The plan was to replace the bridge with a newer bascule bridge once used as an alternate crossing over Delcambre Canal when the current lift-span structure was built there. (New Iberia, LA)
VIDA SHAW BRIDGE CHRONOLOGY Oct 4, 2007
July 29: Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation issues directive again delaying replacement of bridge. Sept. 23: Bridge listed on Ten Most Endangered Historic Sites of Louisiana by state Trust for Historic Preservation. (New Iberia, LA)
Executive Order: Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to and Revocation of Other Executive Orders Sep 29, 2007
(c) Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health; Executive Order 12196, as amended (Department of Labor). (d) President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Executive Order 13256 (Department of Education). (White House News Releases)
Vida Shaw bridge now 'endangered' historic site Sep 27, 2007
However, the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation that month issued a directive to the Louisiana Division of the Federal Highway Administration requesting that the replacement of the bridge again be delayed. A directive is not technically what you would call an injunction, but it s a request that cannot be denied, Henderson said at the time. (New Iberia, LA)
Parish OKs study of pay scales Sep 14, 2007
The federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation had requested that the replacement of the bridge be delayed until it could determine whether the 70-year-old bridge would be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Councilman Glenn Romero said the window to accept bids on the replacement bridge is closing. (New Iberia, LA)
Bridge project put on hold Jul 31, 2007
Now the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has issued a directive to the Louisiana Division of the Federal Highway Administration requesting that the replacement of the bridge again be delayed. A directive is not technically what you would call an injunction, but it s a request that cannot be denied, said Kitty Henderson of the Historic Bridge Foundation of the United States, based in Austin, Texas. (New Iberia, LA)
Democrats look to build momentum in the West Jul 15, 2007
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada co-chair the federal advisory council. Other members include Tester, Baucus and Gov. Brian Schweitzer; Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and Sen. (Missoulian, MT)
Tempe museum to get face lift Jan 22, 2007
"Heritage attractions is now looked at as the fastest-growing segment in the tourism industry," said Ann Pritzlaff, a member of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. "We need to be able to capitalize. The traveling public is smart, and the market for entertainment is so much more competitive than it was 20 years ago.". (AZCentral -- News)
