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Chairs Proposed Draft Text on the Outcome of the Work of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long Term Cooperative Action under the Convention, Version 11/12/09 Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) draft texts WSJ – Map: CO2 by Country | Data: Emissions | Timeline …
News release: “The House of Representatives today showed a renewed commitment to defeat cancer, passing an FY 2010 domestic appropriations bill that includes long overdue increases for cancer prevention services and helps to sustain critical research funding levels. The legislation would provide an 8.8 percent increase for cancer prevention and control programs at the Centers …
Federal Times: “The two councils that amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation published seven new rules in the Federal Register…one finalizes an interim rule encouraging food service contractors to donate wholesome excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to food-insecure people in the United States. Federal Register: “The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense …
Rail Transit: Observations on FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Its Oversight Role, GAO-10-314T, December 10, 2009 Recovery Act: States’ Use of Highway and Transit Funds and Efforts to Meet the Act’s Requirements, GAO-10-312T, December 10, 2009 Recovery Act: Status of States’ and Localities’ Use of Funds and Efforts to Ensure Accountability, …
“The government should do more to help businesses create jobs amid a continuing bleak outlook for the U.S. labor market, according to most economists in the latest Wall Street Journal survey.” Charts and Data: Jobs, housing, GDP, more Related postings on financial system
Huffington Post Investigative Fund: “here’s a guide to how the current bills in the House and Senate approach three major problem areas in the financial system.”
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final WaterSense single-family new homes specification today, creating the first national, voluntary, water-efficiency specification for an entire new home…EPA worked with hundreds of stakeholders over the past three years to develop this specification, which was designed to complement existing green building programs. WaterSense labeled new …
NIH News: “In fatal cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza, the virus can damage cells throughout the respiratory airway, much like the viruses that caused the 1918 and 1957 influenza pandemics, report researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The scientists reviewed autopsy reports, hospital …
CDC Features – Winter Weather: “Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Keep emergency kits stocked. Be ready for power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check on children, the elderly and pets.”
Financial Audit: Office of Financial Stability (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Statements, GAO-10-301, December 09, 2009 Intellectual Property: Enhancements to Coordinating U.S. Enforcement Efforts, GAO-10-219T, December 09, 2009 International Trade: Observations on U.S. and Foreign Countries’ Export Promotion Activities, GAO-10-310T, December 09, 2009 State Department: Challenges Facing the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, …
CBO: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. December 9, 2009: Cost estimate for the bill as amended and reported by the House Committee on Rules on December 8, 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
News release: “As part of a commitment to increase transparency in government and maintain accountability of taxpayer dollars, the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced an open government effort that will increase public access to data and information. Under this initiative, Treasury has compiled and will now make available new data on tax returns, …
