Category «Congress»

New from OMB: Protecting Protecting American Taxpayers From Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks, IT Governance, Spectrum Relocation

M-09-03, Guidance on implementing P.L. No. 110-329 in accordance with Executive Order 13457 on Protecting American Taxpayers From Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks (October 23, 2008) M-09-02, Information Technology Management Structure and Governance Framework: “Organizational Structure and Reporting Relationships of IT Executives and Senior Managers – A. The Department or Agency has a designated executive-level …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research, Legislation

Committee Holds Hearing on the the Role of Federal Regulators in the Financial Crisis

“The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held holding a hearing titled, The Financial Crisis and the Role of Federal Regulators on, Thursday, October 23, 2008. The hearing examined the roles and responsibilities of federal regulators in the current financial crisis. A preliminary hearing transcript (201 pages, PDF) is available for download.” “Chairman Waxman: “Our …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

The Food Stamp Program And Older Americans

The Food Stamp Program And Older Americans Fact Sheet, Jean C. Accius, AARP Public Policy Institute, October 2008: “Approximately 2 million older individuals (of whom 1.6 million live alone) received food stamps in 2006.” Related resource from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Food Stamp Provisions of the Final 2008 Farm Bill

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

House Document 108-224, Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007

House Document 108-224, Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007: “The most comprehensive history available on the 121 African Americans who have served in Congress. The Full House Document (803 pages) is available in five ZIP files.” Users may also download individual sections of the book, available in PDF.

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research

Federal R&D Agenda for Net Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings

Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President – Federal R&D Agenda for Net Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings, October 22, 2008. “…the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released a report describing R&D activities that could decrease use of natural resources and improve indoor environments while reducing greenhouse …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation

GAO Report Finds FDA's Foreign Drug Inspection Program Needs Significant Improvement

News release: “A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today found better data management and more inspections are needed to strengthen the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) foreign drug inspection program. The report was requested by Reps. John D. Dingell (D-MI) and Joe Barton (R-TX), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and …

Subjects: Congress

Sen. Leahy Issues Subpoena For Office of Legal Counsel Documents

News release: “Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) issued a subpoena Tuesday compelling Attorney General Michael Mukasey to provide testimony and related documents to the Senate Judiciary Committee about legal analysis and advice from the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) related to the Bush administrations terrorism policies, including detention and interrogation …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Congress, Freedom of Information, Government Documents

Committee Holds Hearing on the Credit Rating Agencies and the Financial Crisis

“The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing titled, Credit Rating Agencies and the Financial Crisis on Wednesday, October 22, 2008…The hearing examined the actions of the three largest credit rating agencies, Standard & Poors, Moodys Corporation, and Fitch Ratings, leading up to the current financial crisis.” A preliminary hearing transcript is available …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

Hearing – Economic Recovery: Options and Challenges

“In testimony before the House Budget Committee hearing on Economic Recovery: Options and Challenges, Martin Baily, Martin Neil Baily, Brookings Senior Fellow, Economic Studies, says we need a second fiscal stimulus package to avoid a deep recession. He advocates for an immediate infusion of $200 billion, with a second $100 billion released if unemployment hits …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

Committee to Hold Hearing on the Credit Rating Agencies and the Financial Crisis

“The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing titled, Credit Rating Agencies and the Financial Crisis on Wednesday, October 22, 2008…The hearing will examine the actions of the three largest credit rating agencies, Standard & Poors, Moodys Corporation, and Fitch Ratings, leading up to the current financial crisis.” Related postings on …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

Stagnant Waters: 2008 Clean Water Act Report

“On the eve of the 36th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act (October 18), Rep. James L. Oberstar, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the report, Stagnant Waters – the Legacy of the Bush Administration on the Clean Water Act, on the status of the nations waters under the …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation

Chairman Waxman Requests Details of AIG Event Spending and Bonuses

“In response to reports that AIG [American International Group] spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on extravagant employee events after receiving an $85 billion rescue package, House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Waxman requested a detailed listing of all conferences, events, or retreats paid for by AIG this year as well as bonuses paid to …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

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