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Approaches for Giving the President Broad Authority to Change Medicare – July 25, 2009. Letter to the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer. “Expanding the authority of the President to effect change in the Medicare program might lead to significant long-term savings in federal spending on health care. The available evidence implies that a substantial share of …
FCC Report to Congress On State Collection and Distribution of 911 and Enhanced 911 Fees and Charges: “This report is submitted by the Chairman, Federal Communications Commission pursuant to the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (NET 911 Act). This report, which was prepared by Commission staff, is the first annual report …
Combating Gangs: Better Coordination and Performance Measurement Would Help Clarify Roles of Federal Agencies and Strengthen Assessment of Effort, GAO-09-708, July 24, 2009 Electronic Records Archive: The National Archives and Records Administration’s Fiscal Year 2009 Expenditure Plan, GAO-09-733, July 24, 2009 Federal-Aid Highways: FHWA Has Improved Its Risk Management Approach, but Needs to Improve Its …
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the U.S. Senate on its efforts to combat deceptive advertising in the face of rapid changes in health care, technology, and online marketing strategies. In testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportations Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance, David Vladeck, Director …
Capitol Visitor Center: Construction Expected to Be Completed within Current Budget Estimate, GAO-09-925T, July 23, 2009 Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division Needs Improved Investigative Processes and Ability to Suspend Statute of Limitations to Better Protect Workers Against Wage Theft, GAO-09-629, July 23, 2009 District of Columbia Public Schools: Implementation and Sustainability of Reform …
Financial Regulatory Reform: A New Foundation, Updated: July 23, 2009 “Over the past two years we have faced the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression. Americans across the nation are struggling with unemployment, failing businesses, falling home prices, and declining savings. These challenges have forced the government to take extraordinary measures to revive …
“The Panel on Fair Access to the professions has published its final report. Lead by the Rt Hon. Alan Milburn its 18 panel members examined the barriers and pathways to reaching professions for all people – regardless of their background. The report was commissioned by the Prime Minister following the New Opportunities White Paper which …
News release: “The Department of Justice and Department of Defense today announced that the Detention Policy Task Force, which was created pursuant to Executive Order 13493, has issued a preliminary report on military commissions and a process for the determination of prosecution forum for trials of suspected terrorists. A copy of the report is attached. …
Preliminary Analysis Of the Effects of HR 2454 On U.S. Agriculture – Office of the Chief Economist Economic Research Service, U.S., Department of Agriculture, July 22, 2009 Executive Summary: “USDA performed a preliminary economic analysis of the impacts of House-passed climate legislation, HR 2454, on U.S. agriculture. The analysis assumes no technological change, no alteration …
Fact Sheet: Administrations Regulatory Reform Agenda Moves Forward – Systemic Risk Legislation Sent to Capitol Hill: “Continuing its push to establish new rules of the road and make the financial system more fair for consumers and investors, the Administration today delivered proposed legislation to Capitol Hill that would require strong, consolidated supervision and regulation for …
Financial Markets Regulation: Financial Crisis Highlights Need to Improve Oversight of Leverage at Financial Institutions and across System, GAO-09-739, July 22, 2009 Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, GAO-09-920T, July 22, 2009 Related postings on financial system
News release: “Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today marked the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by releasing a progress report outlining advancements in the Departments capabilities to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats.” Progress in Implementing 9/11 Commission Recommendations(PDF, 12 pages – …
