09/13/11 Greenwich Roundup introduces Greenwich residents to ideas not yet imagined, issues not yet confronted and viewpoints not yet expressed

Greenwich Roundup's daily aggregation of press releases, reports, and other news items from the web pages of 2,300 federal agencies, Capitol Hill offices, and interest groups (including thinktanks and watchdog organizations) of every imaginable purpose and persuasion.

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Up your nose. The first clinical test using a specially designed pump to deliver insulin through the nose may be a significant breakthrough for combating Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, the National Institute on Aging announced. Researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System led the preliminary study of 104 people.

Air Force doesn't bomb in New Haven. After an absence of 54 years, the Air Force ROTC is returning to the Yale University campus, the U.S. Air Forceannounced. An agreement to bring Navy ROTC back to Yale is also in the offing. The last ROTC unit at Yale was disbanded in 1969 during the height of the Vietnam War

White House President Weekly address: Remembering September 11 Remarks on the American Jobs Act Presidential Memorandum Revisions to the Unified Command Plan 2011 American Jobs Act of 2011 Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act Presidential Proclamation National Health Information Technology Week Press Secretary Press briefing by Press Secy. Carney and OMB Director Lew Message from the President to Congress on the American Jobs Act of 2011 A section-by-section analysis of the American Jobs Act of 2011 Text of the American Jobs Act of 2011 U.S. Trade Representative issues white paper on using trade to enhance access to medicines Federal Courts 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Akanoc Solutions Inc. (Awards $10.5 million in damages to luxury goods maker for copyright and trademark infringement by Internet seller) Fiore v. Walden (Holds federal agents liable for wrongful seizure of funds which were gamblers' winnings, not proceeds from illegal drug sales) 10th Circuit Court of Appeals USA v. Burleson (Police officer's seizure of handgun and ammunition was not unlawful under the Fourth Amendment) 11th Circuit Court of Appeals USA v. Webb (Upholds conviction of Florida physician for selling controlled substances that were implicated in three deaths) Executive Departments Commerce Highlights key role of education in promoting racial and ethnic equality in science and math education Report: Education supports racial and ethnic equality in STEM Defense Medal of Honor recipient to be inducted into the Hall of Heroes Contract announcements for September 12 Air Force Air Force ROTC unit is established at Yale University Reserve streamlining plans will adjust manpower in three states Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Enlists cyber community for frank discussion on cyber security Defense Casualties Army Staff Sgt. Keith F. Rudd, 36, of Winder, Ga. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Quintana, 30, of Huntington Park, Calif. Northern Command Colorado and North Carolina Air Force aerial firefighters arrive in Texas for firefighting support Education Default rates on federal student loans rose to 8.8% in FY 2009 Health and Human Services New rules are proposed to expand patient access to their health information Awards $8.5 million to 85 community health center programs Food and Drug Administration Announces changes in drug center's oncology office Watkins Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in Soynilla Health Resources and Services Administration Awards Affordable Care Act funds to "beacon" communities National Cancer Institute Scientists provide new insight into rare kidney cancer Researchers find that breast cancer patients with BRCA gene are diagnosed almost 8 years earlier than a generation before Researchers find that chemotherapy is as effective before breast cancer surgery as after Researchers develop novel approach that scores first success against elusive cancer gene National Institute on Aging Pilot trial of insulin nasal spray for Alzheimer's yields promising results National Institutes of Health International genome consortium discovers new genes that control blood pressure Research points to potential therapy for tumor-associated epilepsy Homeland Security Announces "If you see something, say something" campaign partnerships Interior Geological Survey Historical map collection goes online Justice Remarks at the Maxim Healthcare settlement press conference Antitrust Division Canadian national is sentenced for fraud involving New Jersey EPA at Superfund site Antitrust Division Second California aftermarket auto lights distributor to plead guilty in price-fixing conspiracy Civil Division Remarks at the Maxim Healthcare settlement press conference Accenture pays $63.7 million to settle whistleblower fraud lawsuit Criminal Division Three plead guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to the Pakistan Taliban U.S. Attorney - Florida Southern Three high-level Colombian narcotics traffickers are indicted U.S. Attorney - Michigan Eastern Detroit chief administrative officer pleads guilty to corruption and tax offenses U.S. Attorney - New Jersey Maxim Healthcare Services fined $150 million to resolve Medicaid and VA program fraud charges U.S. Attorney - New York Southern Hospital CEO is found guilty of participating in bribery scheme involving three members of the New York legislature Mafia boss and associates are sentenced for multiple murders, racketeering and extortion U.S. Attorney - Pennsylvania Middle Monroe County man enters guilty plea to federal charges related to pipe bomb incidents State Statement of concern regarding Sub-Saharan African refugees and migrants in Libya Transportation Airline on-time performance improved in July USDA Agency and Food & Drug Administration work to provide aid for farmers with flood-damaged crops Announces American cherry producers can now export fresh fruit to the Western Australia market Agricultural Research Service Scientists use commercial enzyme to improve grain ethanol production Food Safety and Inspection Service Cargill Meat Solutions recalls 185,000 lbs. of ground turkey products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Interest Groups Agriculture American Farm Bureau Hot, dry weather shrinks nation's corn crop American Meat Institute Corn supply projections point to higher corn prices National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Proposes two-year moratorium on regulations raising costs for farmers, ranchers and their co-ops Budgets & spending American Academy of Actuaries Actuaries urge super committee to put Medicare on the table Campaign funds Campaign Legal Center Senate appropriations chairman should stave off attempts to repeal or defund presidential public financing system Common Cause Other members of the "super committee" should follow Sen. Kerry's lead and forego fundraising Public Citizen Sen. Kerry knows super committee’s work is too serious to be influenced by wealthy campaign contributors Consumers National Fisheries Institute Americans ate 20% more tilapia last year over 2009 Drugs Marijuana Policy Project Drug czar sends mixed messages on marijuana policy Study suggests teen marijuana use is not affected by medical marijuana Study: Marijuana use by young people: The impact of state medical marijuana laws Economy Association for Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing technology orders are up 102.9% from 2010 Employment American Petroleum Institute Administration overlooks oil and natural gas industry jobs National Business Aviation Association Administration's proposal for business aircraft taxation is at odds with job-creation agenda National Taxpayers Union President’s proposals are unlikely to spur job creation First Amendment Rutherford Institute Federal court prohibits Maryland officials from preventing sales of paintings on Ocean City boardwalk Food safety Food & Water Watch Obama administration finally puts public health ahead of food industry interests in e.coli decision Health & medicine American Dental Association Sugar-free gum and lozenges can also help fight cavities American Heart Association Blacks develop high blood pressure one year faster than whites Health care International Franchise Association Health care law puts millions of jobs at risk for thousands of franchise businesses across the country Military National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Study: Prevalence and risk of homelessness among US veterans Public lands National Parks Conservation Association Report highlights economic benefits of national historical parks in Virginia Report: Making connections: Colonial national historical park enhances economic vitality in Virginia's historic triangle Taxation Alliance Defense Fund 86% of pastors say government shouldn’t regulate sermons under threat of revoking tax exemption Terrorism New America Foundation Since 9/11 Islamist terrorism in the U.S. has been no more deadly than other forms of terrorism Transportation American Road & Transportation Builders Association Road and bridge building costs will increase by more than $100 billion over 20 years without coal fly ash Independent Agencies NASA Seeks undergraduates for research projects in microgravity Offers Shuttle tiles and space food to schools and universities National Interagency Fire Center Raises preparedness level as wildland fire activity continues in Texas and Northwestern states Nuclear Regulatory Commission Sends special inspection team to Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant (Omaha, Neb.) U.S. International Trade Commission Issues follow-up report on economic effects of significant U.S. import restraints Congressional Agencies Congressional Budget Office Estimated impact of automatic budget enforcement procedures specified in the Budget Control Act Congressional Research Service Social media and disasters: Current uses, future options, and policy considerations (September 6) Government Accountability Office Interagency contracting: Improvements needed in setting fee rates for selected programs