News Alert: Cliff Robertson, Actor Who Won Oscar for 'Charly,' Dies at 88

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Cliff Robertson, Actor Who Won Oscar for 'Charly,' Dies at 88

Cliff Robertson, the ruggedly handsome actor who won an Oscar for "Charly" and was consistently praised by critics but never quite reached the top echelon of movie stardom, has died at 88.

Mr. Robertson's long movie career began with "Picnic" in 1955 and continued through "Spider-Man" and its first two sequels in the 21st century. He was also a familiar face in television dramas from the earliest days of the medium.

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Here's how the American Jobs Act works

Good afternoon, Last night President Obama walked Congress and the nation through the American Jobs Act, his plan to create jobs in America now. It's up to Congress to act on this set of bipartisan ideas that put people back to work and put more money into the pockets of working Americans. You can watch a special enhanced version of the speech, featuring charts and other relevant information here: Here are a few important points about how the American Jobs Act works, and why Congress should act quickly: First, it provides a tax cut for small businesses, not big corporations, to help them hire and expand now and provides an additional tax cut to any business that increases wages. Second, it puts people back to work, including teachers, first responders and veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan, and construction workers repairing crumbling bridges, roads and more than 35,000 public schools, with projects chosen by need and impact, not earmarks and politics. Third, it helps out-of-work Americans by extending unemployment benefits to help them support their families while looking for work and reforming the system with training programs that build real skills, connect to real jobs and help the long-term unemployed. Fourth, it puts more money in the pockets of working and middle class Americans by cutting in half the payroll tax that comes out of every worker's paycheck, saving families an average of $1,500 a year. And it removes the barriers that exist in the current federal refinancing program (HARP) to help more Americans refinance their mortgages at historically low rates, save money and stay in their homes. The American Jobs Act is based on ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans, and is fully paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes and by asking the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share. It would have an immediate impact on job and economic growth, but Congress has to act now. You can learn more about the American Jobs Act on Whitehouse.gov. Over the next few days there are a number of ways for you to ask questions and engage with Administration officials about the American Jobs Act including Open for Questions live panels and Twitter Office Hours. In fact, next week, I’ll be participating in my very first White House Office Hours on Twitter, so be sure to tune in and send me your questions using the hashtag #WHChat. Here’s a list of the full lineup of events so far: Today at 4:30 p.m. EDT: Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council will be answering your questions on Twitter during White House Office Hours using the hashtag #WHChat. Monday September 12 at 4:30 p.m. EDT: White House Office Hours on Twitter with Stephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor. Tuesday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. EDT: I’ll be answering your questions on Twitter during White House Office Hours using the hashtag #WHChat. Wednesday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. EDT: White House Office Hours with Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic council. Sincerely, David Plouffe Senior Advisor to the President P.S. After last night’s address, a few White House policy experts answered questions about the speech. Check out the video of the event: WhiteHouse.gov/JobsSpeechOFQ     This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com. Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

American Jobs Act: Get the Facts

Your Daily Snapshot for Friday, September 9, 2011   The American Jobs Act: Get the Facts Last night, President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress and presented the American Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to put America back to work. It was created from a set of ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans, and it acknowledges that if we are going to restore America's middle class, we need to rebuild the economy the American way, based on balance, fairness and the same set of rules for everyone from Wall Street to Main Street. Get the facts about the American Jobs Act Ask your questions about the American Jobs Act during Office Hours President Barack Obama addresses a Joint Session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2011. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner are seated behind the President. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. West Wing Week: 9/9/11 or "American Jobs Act" Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President visited New Jersey communities recovering from Hurricane Irene, celebrated Labor Day in Detroit, welcomed NASCAR Champions to the White House and unveiled the American Jobs Act before a Joint Session of Congress. Your Voice Makes a Difference in Putting America Back to Work Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Engagement, Jon Carson, discusses the impact collective voices from around the country can make on protecting investments in our future. Patient Centered Care: Equal Health Care Rights for All Americans Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces guidance for enforcing new rules that give all patients, including those with same-sex partners, the right to choose who can visit them in the hospital. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 9:10 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 9:45 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Richmond, Virginia 10:25 AM: The President arrives Richmond, Virginia 11:35 AM: The President delivers remarks at the University of Richmond 12:45 PM: The President departs Richmond, Virginia en route Joint Base Andrews 1:25 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 1:40 PM: The President arrives the White House 5:15 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony  Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes     This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Manage Subscriptions for filter@clubhouseb.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Disasters--A Series

Disasters--A Series
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:47:00 -0500

Whether caused by nature or by humans, disasters are a costly threat. Scientists are working to anticipate and minimize disasters' worst effects. Includes links to interviews with researchers on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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National Science Board to Meet September 13 in Tucson

National Science Board to Meet September 13 in Tucson
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:05:00 -0500

On September 13, the National Science Board (NSB) will meet on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson. The open session of the meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. Members of the media and the public are invited to public portions of the meeting, which will be held in the Catalina and Tucson Rooms at the Student Union Memorial Center. Highlights include:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Plenary Open Session; Discussion on the ...

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News Alert: U.S. Terrorism Officials Investigating Reports of 9/11 Anniversary Threat

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U.S. Terrorism Officials Investigating Reports of 9/11 Anniversary Threat

Counterterrorism officials on Thursday were assessing a new report of a threat of an attack in New York City or Washington using a car or truck bomb, timed to the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, according to several officials briefed on the matter.

In a statement, a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security, Matt Chandler, called the threat "specific, credible, but unconfirmed." Another official said American intelligence agencies were urgently pursuing leads overseas in an effort to gauge the seriousness of the threat.

"It's in the early stages, and a lot of vetting is being done in other places," the official said.

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Hummingbirds All A-Flutter During Courtship

Hummingbirds All A-Flutter During Courtship
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:56:00 -0500

Though famous for their mid-air hovering during hunting, tiny hummingbirds have another trait that is literally telltale: males of some hummingbird species generate loud sounds with their tail feathers while courting females.

Now, for the first time, the cause of these sounds has been identified: a paper published in the Sep. 9, 2011 issue of Science by Christopher Clark of Yale University reveals that air flowing past the tail feathers of a male hummingbird makes his tail ...

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