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Top Stories for March 19  U.S. Marines are patrolling in the Afghanistan town of Marjah, and the DoD announced strong recruiting numbers for the month of February.

Guard Readiness  The National Guard needs to ramp up its training in order to stay ready for future deployments.

53rd IBCT Heads to Kuwait  The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team heads to Kuwait to take over missions supporting troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

USNS Comfort Returns  The Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort is back in its home port of Baltimore, Maryland, after a two-month mission to provide relief to victims of the massive earthquake in Haiti.

Tax Time: Deductions  The question about whether or not to use the standard deduction at tax time can be a difficult one to answer. The IRS provides information that can make the decision easier.

U.S. Department of State - Subscriptions

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks With Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Before Their Meeting

Secretary's Remarks: Nowruz Message

Secretary's Remarks: Tunisia National Day

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - March 19

Secretary's Remarks: Interview With Indira Lakshaman of Bloomberg TV

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks With UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, and Quartet Special Representative Tony Blair After Their Meeting

Daily Appointments: Daily Appointments Schedule for March 19, 2010

Secretary's Remarks: Joint Statement by the Quartet

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - March 18

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Daily Appointments: Daily Appointments Schedule for March 18, 2010

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - March 17

Secretary's Remarks: St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

Daily Appointments: Daily Appointments Schedule for March 17, 2010

Secretary's Remarks: Keynote Address at the National Gala of the American Ireland Fund

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - March 16

Secretary's Remarks: Meeting with Iraqi Women Provincial Council Leaders

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks With Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson And Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks With Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin

Daily Appointments: Daily Appointments Schedule for March 16, 2010

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - March 15

Secretary's Remarks: Remarks At the Women In The World Summit

Daily Appointments: Daily Appointments Schedule for March 15, 2010

Secretary's Remarks: Department of State Launches New Tool to Foster Online Open Dialogue

USCourts.gov Video Library

Courts Plan Ahead For Emergencies   Federal courts are required to have continuity of operations plans to deal with the possibility of emergencies, including a pandemic.

New Technology Helps Track Offenders' Restitution Payments   A new web-based application provides federal probation officers with near real-time access to offenders' fine and restitution payment records.

New Supervision Document Outlines Technologies   Court staff in the Southern District of Indiana held a conference to help outline emergency response efforts across several agencies. The idea is to coordinate an efficient response to any natural disaster or emergency such as a pandemic. Beverly Hallberg reports.

New Supervision Document Outlines Technologies   The judiciary updated the Federal Location Monitoring Program for Defendants and Offenders, known as Monograph 113. The new information outlines several technologies that can enhance officers' ability to supervise individuals who are awaiting trial or are just released from prison.

Court Offers Oral Arguments On-line   The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is offering oral arguments on-line via the court's web site. The public can also access the Seventh Circuit's audio on iTunes.

Court's ENS System Vital Part of its COOP   In the Western District of Washington, an Emergency Notification System used to alert court staff of dangerous conditions is a vital part of a Continuity of Operations Plan.

Judiciary: End Disparity In Cocaine Sentences   A representative of the policy-making Judicial Conference of the United States urges Congress to end the disparity in sentences for crimes involving powder and crack cocaine.

Hundreds of Students Visit San Diego Courthouse for "Career Day"   Staff from the Southern District of California hosted an outreach event at the district courthouse in San Diego. The "Career Day" event was a chance for high school students to visit with legal professionals and to learn about their jobs.

Federal Judiciary Seeks FY 2010 Funding   A federal judge testified before a congressional subcommittee about the federal courts' appropriations needs for fiscal year 2010, which will begin October 1, 2009.

Court's Learning Center Focuses on Judiciary's Role  The federal courthouse in St. Louis has devoted 2,500 square feet to a judicial learning center, an interactive and engaging facility.