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Video: Terrorists In The White House

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By Kris Zane

On June 13, 2013, Hamas-linked radical cleric Sheik Abdullah Bin Bayyah met with the Obama administration, none other than National Security Advisor Tom Donilon heading the meeting. Also included was the Obama administration’s special envoy to the Muslim community, Rashad Hussain, who is deeply embedded in the Muslim Brotherhood.

This is the same Hamas—officially designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. government—who have called for the destruction of the United States, the destruction of Israel, and the annihilation of the Jewish people down to every last man, woman, and child.

This is the same Hamas who have openly murdered thousands of innocent people, including shooting rockets into Israeli schools.

This is the same Hamas who regularly chant “Death to America!” on every street corner.

What exactly was the Obama administration discussing with our enemies? Removing Hamas off of the list of designated terrorists organizations!

Oh, but this is only the beginning…

Hamas is only one side of the radical White House coin—the Muslim Brotherhood being the other side.

Yes, the Muslim Brotherhood that Barack Hussein Obama backed in Egypt, and still secretly hopes will be returned to power.

The same Muslim Brotherhood that in their own internal documents call for the destruction of the United States.

The same Muslim Brotherhood whose front group CAIR—the Council on American Islamic Relations—an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation terrorist funding trial—has had literally hundreds of meetings with the Obama Administration.

But the Muslim Brotherhood not only meets with the Obama administration, but is inside the Obama administration.

All of the following individuals have deep ties to the Muslim Brotherhood:

Arif Alikhan, assistant secretary of Homeland Security for policy development.

Mohammed Elibiary, a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.

Rashad Hussain, the U.S. special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference.

And Eboo Patel, member of Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships.

Barack Obama says NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is a traitor for aiding and abetting the enemy. But Barack Hussein Obama is the enemy.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

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The Obama Administration’s Record on Human Trafficking Issues

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By The White House

Today, the White House will hold a Forum to Combat Human Trafficking to highlight the significant progress this Administration has made to combat human trafficking, including developments since President Obama delivered his seminal speech on the fight to end trafficking in persons at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in September 2012. During that speech, President Obama announced a number of new Administration commitments to combat trafficking at home and abroad. The four elements of this strategy include:

1) Preventing trafficking by raising awareness among vulnerable populations, leading by example, and educating the public and first responders;
2) Prosecuting traffickers through strengthened investigations and enforcement tools;
3) Protecting survivors through comprehensive social services, family reintegration, and immigration services; and
4) Partnering with civil society, state and local government, the private sector, and faith-based organizations to maximize resources and outcomes.

This White House Forum to Combat Human Trafficking brings together advocates, service providers, researchers and academics, business leaders, faith leaders, leaders in the technology community, law enforcement, and local, state and federal government leaders to discuss strategies for countering trafficking in persons.

This Forum will highlight key efforts since the President’s September speech.

• Using Technology to Fight Trafficking. Today, the Administration will present new public-private partnerships that will provide cutting edge technology tools to aid law enforcement’s efforts to bring traffickers to justice, as well as new online applications to help link victims with much needed services. Stemming from a convening held by the White House Office of Science and Technology and the Council on Women and Girls, leading technology companies have partnered with advocates and survivors to develop new online applications to reach trafficking victims online and on their phones and link them with services in their community. The Administration will also present new private sector partnerships in support of law enforcement efforts to combat child sex trafficking in three major jurisdictions, as well research and tools to help law enforcement better identify children sold online.

• Strategic Action Plan for Victims Services. Today, the Administration will release for public comment the first-ever federal strategic action plan to coordinate and strengthen services for trafficking victims in the United States. This comprehensive, 5-year plan is action-oriented and time-specific and embraces a collaborative approach that promises to improve services for victims of trafficking throughout the federal government.

• Presidential Award. Today, the Department of State will award the inaugural “Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons.”

• Partnering with Faith-based and Neighborhood Organizations. The President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships is working on recommendations in which the federal government can best partner with faith-based and secular organizations to combat human trafficking.

• Pro Bono Legal Services Network for Trafficking Victims. Today, the Department of State will announce a public-private partnership with New Perimeter, LLC, a non-profit organization established by the law firm DLA Piper designed to increase the availability of pro bono legal services to combat human trafficking. The partnership will …read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Press Office

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Westwood Trust Names Randall L. Root President

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By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

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Westwood Trust Names Randall L. Root President

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) announced the appointment of Randall L. Root as President, Westwood Trust – Dallas. Randy previously served as Senior Vice President, Trust Investment Officer and has been a member of the Westwood Trust team for twenty years serving the investment needs of affluent individuals and families, local and national charitable endowments and foundations and corporate retirement plans.

Randy Root, President, Westwood Trust – Dallas (Photo: Business Wire)

Brian Casey, Westwood’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Randy has been an indispensable member of the Westwood team for two decades. As President, he will lead Westwood Trust in its next phase of growth and ensure that our clients continue to receive the attentive service and customized investment solutions upon which we have built our reputation.”

Randy serves on the Advisory Council of the Dallas Foundation and is involved in numerous community service activities including Equest, Habitat for Humanity and The Stewpot. Randy was awarded an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BS from Washington & Lee University.

About Westwood

Westwood Trust provides trust and custodial services and participation in self-sponsored common trust funds, including the Enhanced BalancedTM asset allocation strategy, to institutions and high net worth individuals and families.

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., Westwood Trust‘s parent company, provides investment management services to institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial intermediaries. Westwood manages a variety of investment strategies including U.S., Global and Emerging Markets equities as well as income-oriented portfolios. Access to these strategies is available through separate accounts, commingled funds and the Westwood FundsTM family of mutual funds. Westwood has significant, broad-based employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WHG.” Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices in Omaha and Toronto.

For more information on Westwood, please visit our website at www.westwoodgroup.com.

For more information on the Westwood FundsTM, please visit www.westwoodfunds.com.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at DailyFinance

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Executive Order — Continuance of Advisory Council

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By The White House

EXECUTIVE ORDER

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CONTINUANCE OF ADVISORY COUNCIL

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and consistent with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Continuing the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as set forth under the provisions of Executive Order 13498 of February 5, 2009, and reestablished by section 5 of Executive Order 13569 of April 5, 2011, is hereby extended and shall terminate 2 years from the date of this order unless further extended by the President.

Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(1) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or

(2) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

BARACK OBAMA

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Press Office

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Financial Literacy for All Young Americans

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By Amy Rosen, Contributor

More than two years ago, I had the privilege of being asked by President Obama to serve as the Vice Chair on the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability and to chair its youth sub-committee. Today, Chairman Rogers and I were proud to present the Council’s findings to the President. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest

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President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

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By The White House

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Raymond T. Chen and Todd M. Hughes to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

” Raymond T. Chen and Todd M. Hughes have displayed exceptional dedication to public service throughout their careers,” President Obama said. “I am honored to nominate them today to serve the American people on the United States Court of Appeals. I am confident that they will be judicious and esteemed additions to the Federal Circuit.”

Raymond T. Chen: Nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Raymond T. Chen currently serves as the Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law and Solicitor for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a position he has held since 2008.

Chen received his B.S. in electrical engineering in 1990 from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his J.D. in 1994 from the New York University School of Law. After graduating from law school, he joined Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, a boutique intellectual property law firm in Irvine, California, where he prosecuted patents and represented clients in intellectual property litigation. From 1996 to 1998, Chen served as a Technical Assistant at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, performing the functions of a staff attorney. At the end of his two-year term, he joined the USPTO as Associate Solicitor and remained in that role until his promotion to Solicitor in 2008. Since joining the USPTO, Chen has represented the agency in numerous appeals before the Federal Circuit and personally argued over 20 cases, issued guidance to patent examiners to ensure consistency with developing law, advised the agency on legal and policy issues, and helped promulgate regulations. He has co-chaired the Patent and Trademark Office Committee of the Federal Circuit Bar Association and is a member of the Advisory Council for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Todd M. Hughes: Nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Todd M. Hughes is Deputy Director of the Commercial Litigation Branch of the Civil Division at the United States Department of Justice, a position he has held since 2007. He also has served as an adjunct lecturer in law with the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and as an instructor for Duke University’s writing program.

Hughes received his A.B. from Harvard College in 1989 and completed a joint degree program with Duke University, earning both his J.D. with honors and his M.A. in English in 1992. After graduating from law school, Hughes clerked for the Honorable Robert B. Krupansky of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In 1994, he joined the Commercial Litigation Branch as a trial attorney. Five years later, he was appointed to be Assistant Director for Commercial Litigation, a role he held until assuming the title of Deputy Director in 2007. Throughout his career with the Department …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Press Office

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Ten Ways to Make a Bigger Difference in 2013

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By Paul Klein, Contributor As a follow up to the article I wrote last week (Three Ways to Secure Your Social License to Operate is 2013) here are ten practical ways that businesses and civil society organizations can improve the impact of their social purpose initiatives in 2013. 1. Create an Advisory Council. Unbiased input from […]
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest