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Acting General Counsel AndrewVollmer to Leave SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Andrew N. Vollmer, Acting General Counsel, plans to leave the Commission and return to the private sector.
Source: SEC

FTC Targets Scammers Pushing Phony Jobs, Bogus Money-MakingSchemes
In conjunction with state law enforcement officials and other federal agencies, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. to announce a law enforcement sweep cracking down on job and work-at-home fraud fueled by the economic downturn.
Source: FTC

Statement from Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour
Statement from Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour
Source: FTC

SEC, CFTC to HoldJoint Meetings on Regulation Harmonization
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that the two regulatory agencies will hold joint meetings to seek input from the public on harmonization of market regulation. President Barack Obama in June called on the two regulators to recommend changes to statutes and regulations that would eliminate differences with respect to similar types of financial instruments.
Source: SEC

Remarks by the First Lady at the International Women of Courage Awards
3:35 P.M. ESTMRS. OBAMA:  Well, thank you.  This is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today.  You all look fabulous.  (Laughter.)  This is a wonderful occasion.Let me thank my dear friend, Senator -- Secretary Clinton.  (Laughter.)  I almost said, “President Clinton.”  (Laughter and applause.)  But let me thank you for that kind introduction, and most of all thank you for your friendship, thank you for your ...
Source: Whitehouse.gov

President Obama Nominates Raymond Lohier, Jr. for ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Raymond Lohier, Jr. to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Judge Kate O’Malley to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Lohier currently serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; O’Malley currently serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.“Raymond Lohier and Kate O’Malley will both bring an ...
Source: Whitehouse.gov

SEC Charges Investment ManagementFirm and Principal in Kickback Scheme Involving N.Y. Pension Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Dallas-based Aldus Equity Partners, L.P. and one of its founding principals, Saul Meyer, in connection with a multi-million dollar kickback scheme involving New York's largest pension fund.
Source: SEC

SEC Warns Investors of Phony Web Site Targeting Madoff Fraud Victims
The Securities and Exchange Commission is alerting investors about a Web site that falsely claims to have recovered $1.3 billion in funds hidden by convicted Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff in Malaysia. The site asks Madoff victims to submit information to verify that they are on a refund list ?a ploy commonly used by con artists to further rip off financial fraud victims.
Source: SEC

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Passing of Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi
“We express our deepest condolences on the passing of Egyptian cleric Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi.  As the grand sheikh of Al-Azhar University, he was a voice for faith and tolerance who was widely respected in Muslim communities in Egypt and around the globe, and by many who seek to build a world grounded in mutual respect. Sheikh Tantawi graciously hosted President Obama last June in Cairo, and we remember well his hospitality. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and ...
Source: Whitehouse.gov

Remarks by The First Lady at the National PTA Conference
Doubletree Hotel Crystal CityArlington, Virginia12:20 P.M. ESTMRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you all so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Please, please, be seated.Thanks so much.  It is a pleasure to be here with all of you today.  And thank you for the wonderful work that you do every day in schools and communities all across this country.And I also want to say thanks to Chuck.  Chuck was here -- where did he go -- for ...
Source: Whitehouse.gov