Category «Government Documents»

Treasury, Regulators Issue Additional Guidance on Capital Purchase Program

News release: “Treasury, the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today issued application guidelines and other documents for the Capital Purchase Program announced last week. [Below] are application guidelines, an application form and a Frequently Asked Questions document to provide …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

Coal Data for the International Energy Annual 2006

Coal Data for the International Energy Annual 2006 (10/20/2008): “Excel spreadsheets with time series data for the years 1980-2006 on: (1) coal consumption and total primary coal production in both million short tons and British thermal units (Btu); (2) anthracite, bituminous, and lignite coal production in thousand short tons; (3) carbon dioxide emissions from the …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

White House: Helping Responsible Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

Fact Sheet: Helping Responsible Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure – “The Federal Government is collaborating with State and local partners to use the best tools available to keep homeowners in their homes. Americans need to know that help is available. The actions of the Federal Government are helping to address a key problem in the housing market: …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

White House: Plan To Stabilize Financial System Is Limited In Size, Scope, And Duration

Fact Sheet: Plan To Stabilize Financial System Is Limited In Size, Scope, And Duration, October 17, 2008: The President explained that the government took swift action to protect the financial security of the American people. One important element, the equity purchase program, is designed with strong protections to ensure the government’s involvement is limited in …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report, October 2008

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Monthly Oil Market Report, October 2008: “The Monthly Oil Market Report contains a wealth of information, including developments in the world economy, data on oil prices, supply and demand, crude and product stocks and much more.” Feature Article – Financial turmoil impacting market fundamentals:” Crude oil prices …

Subjects: Government Documents

2008 Actuarial Report on Financial Outlook of Medicaid: Medicaid Spending Projected To Rise Much Faster Than Economy

News release: “Under current law, spending on Medicaid is expected to substantially outpace the rate of growth in the U.S. economy over the next decade, according to a new annual report released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The report projects that Medicaid benefits spending will increase 7.3 percent from 2007 …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

Chairman Waxman Requests Details of AIG Event Spending and Bonuses

“In response to reports that AIG [American International Group] spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on extravagant employee events after receiving an $85 billion rescue package, House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Waxman requested a detailed listing of all conferences, events, or retreats paid for by AIG this year as well as bonuses paid to …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

Recent CRS Reports: Assessing Proposed Treasury Purchases of MortgageBacked Securities, Potential Offset Supply in a Cap-and-Trade Program, Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Federal Civil Service Annuities

October 16, 2008 – Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Federal Civil Service Annuities October 14, 2008 – Potential Offset Supply in a Cap-and-Trade Program October 14, 2008 – Federal Personnel: Conversion of Employees from Appointed (Noncareer) Positions to Career Positions in the Executive Branch October 14, 2008 – Auction Basics: Background for Assessing Proposed Treasury Purchases of …

Subjects: Courts, Government Documents, Legal Research

Advance Summary U.S. Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Reserves 2007 Annual Report

Advance Summary U.S. Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Reserves 2007 Annual Report (10/16/2008): “This is an advance summary of EIA’s report on domestic proved reserves of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. It presents key data tables (sorted by fuel and by geographic location) and some highlights of petroleum industry …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

Public Interest Group Issues Report Card on Federal Agency Media Policies

“The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today issued a report card grading 15 federal agencies on their policies controlling communication between staff scientists and the news media and the public. The report found significant inconsistencies and confusion among agency media policies and their implementation. Some agency policies encourage free speech, but the agencies stifle communication. …

Subjects: Free Speech, Freedom of Information, Government Documents