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News release: “The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded its mandatory hearing on Southern Nuclear Operating Companys (SNC) application for two Combined Licenses (COL) at the Vogtle site in Georgia. In a 4-1 vote, the Commission found the staffs review adequate to make the necessary regulatory safety and environmental findings, clearing the way for the NRCs …
The Veterans Health Administration’s Treatment of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury Among Recent Combat Veterans, February 2012 “Two conditions that affect some military service members during deployment to a combat theater and afterward are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). PTSD is an anxiety disorder induced by exposure to a traumatic event, …
Report of the Independent Consultants Review with Respect to the Department of Energy Loan and Loan Guarantee Portfolio, January 31, 2012 “The Chief of Staff of the White House requested that Herbert Allison review the Department of Energys (DOE) loan and loan guarantee programs for alternative energy projects and provide: (1) A report on the …
Prosecutors in State Courts, 2007 – Statistical Tables, Duren Banks, Steven W. Perry, December 28, 2011. NCJ 234211 “Presents findings on felony caseloads and convictions in the 2,330 chief prosecutors’ offices in the United States that handled felony cases in state courts of general jurisdiction. The report summarizes the annual office budget, tenure and salaries …
News release: “Employers in the private nonfarm sector initiated 1,638 mass layoff events in the fourth quarter of 2011 that resulted in the separation of 266,971 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the year, total extended mass layoff events and associated worker separations were …
Latin American Governments Need to “Friend” Social Media and Technology, by Carl Meacham, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer for Latin America and the Caribbean, October 5, 2011 “In 2011, social media usage is booming and will likely continue to do so in the coming years. Earlier this month, it was reported that Facebook now …
The Federal Budget Fiscal Year 2013: “We now face a make-or-break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it. After decades of eroding middle-class security as those at the very top saw their incomes rise as never before and after a historic recession that plunged our economy into a crisis from which …
OECD Review of Telecommunication Policy and Regulation in Mexico, January 2012 “OECD countries have recognised the increasing role played by the telecommunications sector as a means of improving productivity and economic growth while enabling governments to improve provision of public services. Mexico, with the lowest GDP per capita in the OECD, a high inequality of …
DHS Human Capital Senior Leadership Vacancy Rates Generally Declined, but Components’ Rates Varied, GAO-12-264, Feb 10, 2012 Defense Workforce – DOD Needs to Better Oversee In-sourcing Data and Align In-sourcing Efforts with Strategic Workforce Plans, GAO-12-319, Feb 9, 2012 Highlights of a Forum – Financial Literacy: Strengthening Partnerships in Challenging Times, GAO-12-299SP, Feb 9, 2012
FACT SHEET: Womens Preventive Services and Religious Institutions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover womens preventive services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible beginning in August, 2012. This new law will save money for millions of Americans and ensure Americans nationwide get the high-quality care they need …
“After many months of negotiation, 49 state attorneys general and the federal government have reached agreement on a historic joint state-federal settlement with the countrys five largest loan servicers: Ally/GMAC; Bank of America; Citi; JPMorgan Chase; Wells Fargo The settlement will provide as much as $25 billion in relief to distressed borrowers and direct payments …
Today the Military Leadership Diversity Commission (MLDC) released its final report, From Representation to Inclusion: Diversity Leadership for the 21st Century Military. Executive Summary Press Release: “Military women, particularly soldiers, will see more than 14,000 new job or assignment opportunities because of policy changes the Defense Department announced today. The changes are included in a …
