Category «Government Documents»

Joint Economic Committee Releases Report On Benefits of Paid Sick Leave

News release: “Representative Carolyn Maloney, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), and Senator Charles E. Schumer, Vice Chair of the JEC, released a report today estimating the impact of the Healthy Families Act (S. 1152, introduced by Senator Chris Dodd, and H.R. 2460, introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro), on access to paid sick leave. …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

New GAO Reports: Defense Acquisitions, Space Acquisitions, VA Faces Challenges, Afghanistan Drug Control, Iraqi Refugees

Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities for the Army to Position Its Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success, GAO-10-493T, March 10, 2010 Space Acquisitions: DOD Poised to Enhance Space Capabilities, but Persistent Challenges Remain in Developing Space Systems, GAO-10-447T, March 10, 2010 VA Faces Challenges in Providing Substance Use Disorder Services and Is Taking Steps to Improve These …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

President Obama Announces New Effort to Crack Down on Waste and Fraud

News release: “While discussing health insurance reform in St. Charles, Missouri today, President Obama announced new efforts to reign in waste and fraud in Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs. He explained that the administration plans to prevent wasted dollars through the use of payment recapture audits by giving auditors incentives to catch improper payments …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

CBO: H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010

H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 March 10, 2010. Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as passed by the Senate on March 10, 2010 News release: “Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D‐Mont.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D‐Nev.) [March 1, 2010] introduced legislation to extend …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment, January 2010

News release: “In January, 30 states and the District of Columbia recorded over-the-month unemployment rate increases, 9 states registered decreases, and 11 states had no change. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 31 states and the District of Columbia, decreased in 18 states, and remained unchanged in 1 state.” Related postings on financial system

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

New on LLRX.com: The Web Guide for the New Economy

New on LLRX.com: The Web Guide for the New Economy – This guide by Marcus P. Zillman showcases the latest world wide web resources for discovering new knowledge on and understanding about developments with regard to the New Economy. The rapid changes in government transparency policies have resulted in the release of large volumes of …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Knowledge Management

Shaping a Healthier Generation: Healthy Kids, Healthy America State Profiles of Progress

Follow up to previous postings on obesity, this News release: “Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and today, nearly 23 million – or one in three – American children are overweight or obese. Through the Healthy Kids, Healthy America program, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) supported …

Subjects: Government Documents

CRS — Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues

Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues, Richard A. Best Jr. Specialist in National Defense, Jennifer K. Elsea, Legislative Attorney, February 1, 2010 “This report provides background on the development of intelligence satellites and identifies the roles various agencies play in their management and use. Issues surrounding the current policy and proposed changes are discussed, including the findings …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Government Documents, Privacy

CRS — Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians

Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians, Susan G. Chesser, Information Research Specialist, February 26, 2010 “This report collects statistics from a variety of sources on casualties sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), which began on October 7, 2001, and is ongoing. OEF actions take place primarily in Afghanistan; however, OEF casualties also includes American casualties …

Subjects: Government Documents

CRS: Metropolitan Transportation Planning

Metropolitan Transportation Planning, Metropolitan Transportation Planning, William J. Mallett, Specialist in Transportation Policy, February 3, 2010 “Federal law requires state and local governments to designate a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) in each urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or more to help plan surface transportation infrastructure and services. There are currently 381 MPOs nationwide. …

Subjects: Government Documents

FinCEN Clarifies Expectations Regarding Beneficial Ownership Guidance Released in Conjunction with Financial Regulators

News release: “The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued guidance, Guidance on Obtaining and Retaining Beneficial Ownership Information, which clarifies and consolidates regulatory expectations for obtaining beneficial ownership information for certain accounts and customer relationships. FinCEN worked closely with its regulatory partners to develop the guidance and is issuing it jointly with the Federal …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents