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An Analysis of the Armys Transformation Programs and Possible Alternatives, June 2009 “CBO addresses the question of whether the Armys current combat units are better able than their predecessors to respond to crises overseas. CBO also evaluates the effect that the [Future Combat Systems] FCS program included in the previous Administrations 2009 plan would have …
Council of Economic Advisers – The Economic Case for Health Care Reform, June 2009 “The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts of health care reform. The report provides an overview of current economic impacts of health care in the United States and a forecast of where we …
Retirement – USA.gov: links to several dozen topical sites. Related postings on financial system
News release: “According to the FBI’s Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report released June 1, 2009, the nation experienced a 2.5 percent decrease in the number of violent crimes and a 1.6 percent decline in the number of property crimes for 2008 compared with data from 2007. The report is based on information that the FBI …
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Inspector Generals (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress for the period from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. “This report is required by the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, and covers the work performed by the OIG during the period indicated. The reporting period was a …
News release: “The Federal financial institution regulatory agencies are together issuing for public comment proposed rules requiring mortgage loan originators who are employees of agency-regulated institutions to meet the registration requirements of the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (S.A.F.E. Act). The S.A.F.E. Act requires the agencies to jointly develop and …
Defense Management: Observations on DOD’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control, GAO-09-732R, June 01, 2009 Privacy and Security: Food and Drug Administration Faces Challenges in Establishing Protections for Its Postmarket Risk Analysis System, GAO-09-355, June 01, 2009 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Enrollee Cost Sharing for Selected Specialty Prescription Drugs, GAO-09-517R, …
“USA.gov recently launched the official U.S. government channel on YouTube. The channel features more than 200 videos from 25 agencies, including health and nutrition videos; footage of the ocean floor; how-to videos on applying for benefits; and more. USA.gov has also updated its presence on Facebook and is seeing a rapidly growing number of followers …
nextgov – Bob Brewin posted the link to this 114 page PDF document, 2009 National Intelligence: A Consumer’s Guide, and stated that this handbook, “distributed to intelligence professionals, which, among other things, highlights some top-secret networks that until now have been, well, top secret.”
“Effective June 1, 2009, all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda must carry a passport or other accepted documentation when entering or leaving the U.S. by air, land, or sea. This requirement known as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative has been gradually implemented since 2007 to allow sufficient time for …
News release: “The fifth meeting of the OECDs Forum on Tax Administration was held in Paris on 28-29 May 2009, bringing together more than 100 participants from 34 OECD and non-OECD countries. The discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities currently facing revenue bodies and taxpayers around the world as a result of the first …
News release: “The eRulemaking Program, a federal-wide E-Government project led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has launched Regulations.gov Exchange. Regulations.gov is the one-stop, online source for citizens to search, view and comment on regulations issued by the U.S. government. In the past, the paper process limited the publics ability to find rules and comment. …
