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Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2009 – Statistical Tables, Devon B. Adams, Allina D. Boutilier, October 19, 2010. NCJ 231679 “This web page describes background checks for firearm transfers conducted in 2009. The statistical tables provide the number of firearm transaction applications checked by state points of contact and local agencies, the number of applications …
Economic News Release, Mass Layoffs, October 22, 2010 “In September, employers took 1,486 mass layoff actions involving 133,379 workers. Events decreased for the third consecutive month, while associated initial claims decreased to its lowest level since April 2008. Manufacturing accounted for 345 mass layoff events, resulting in 34,168 initial claims. The national unemployment rate was …
“FCC released a white paper entitled Mobile Broadband: The Benefits of Additional Spectrum. This technical and economic forecast of mobile broadband market trends sets forth future spectrum needs in a concrete, data-driven fashion. This forecast demonstrates that the amount of mobile data demanded by American consumers is likely to exceed capacity of our wireless networks …
Colonial Press International, Inc., B-403632, October 18, 2010: “An agency may properly exclude a defaulted contractor from a reprocurement for the remaining work in the defaulted contract, even where the contractor is in the process of challenging the default.”
Federal Aviation Administration: Agency Is Taking Steps to Plan for and Train Its Technician Workforce, but a More Strategic Approach Is Warranted, GAO-11-91, October 22, 2010 Respite Care: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Awarded to Implement the Lifespan Respite Care Act, GAO-11-28R, October 22, 2010 Servicemember Reemployment: Agencies Are Generally Timely in Processing Redress Complaints, but …
CBO’s 2010 Long-Term Projections for Social Security, October 2010: “Social Security is the federal government’s largest single program. About 54 million people currently receive Social Security benefits. About 69 percent are retired workers, their spouses, and children and another 12 percent are survivors of deceased workers; all of those beneficiaries receive payments through Old-Age and …
CBO – Economic Effects of the March Health Legislation, Presentation at the Schaeffer Center of the University of Southern California, October 22, 2010 “Total spending on health care now accounts for about 15 percent of GDP, and CBO projects that it will represent more than 25 percent by 2035. Therefore, changes in the performance of …
Full Report – Beige Book, October 20, 2010 – Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, and link to reports by Districts: “Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts suggest that, on balance, national economic activity continued to rise, albeit at a modest pace, during the reporting period from September to …
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission has created a guide to help attorneys and victim advocates provide legal assistance to identity theft victims. Geared toward resolving issues out of court, the Guide for Assisting Identity Theft Victims describes how advocates can intervene with creditors, credit reporting agencies, debt collectors, and others, as well as self-help …
News release and appended report, Projections of the Enterprises’ Financial Performance October 2010: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released projections of the financial performance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) including potential draws under the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. To date, the Enterprises …
Intragovernmental Revolving Funds: NIST’s Interagency Agreements and Workload Require Management Attention, GAO-11-41, October 20, 2010 Recovery Act: Opportunities Exist to Increase the Public’s Understanding of Recipient Reporting on HUD Programs, GAO-10-966, September 30, 2010 Participants in SBA’s Microloan Program Could Provide Additional Information to Enhance the Public’s Understanding of Recovery Act Fund Uses and Expected …
Intragovernmental Revolving Funds: NIST’s Interagency Agreements and Workload Require Management Attention, GAO-11-41, October 20, 2010 Recovery Act: Opportunities Exist to Increase the Public’s Understanding of Recipient Reporting on HUD Programs, GAO-10-966, September 30, 2010 Participants in SBA’s Microloan Program Could Provide Additional Information to Enhance the Public’s Understanding of Recovery Act Fund Uses and Expected …
