Banking crisis timeline – How the credit crunch has led to dramatic, unprecedented events in the City, on Wall Street and around the world Related postings on financial system Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: October 2008
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Pew Report: The internet and cell phones have become central components of modern family life
News release: “Traditional nuclear families use the internet and cell phones to create a new connectedness that revolves around remote interactions and shared online experiences…Among all household types, the traditional nuclear family has the highest rate of technology usage and ownership. A Continue Reading
Stagnant Waters: 2008 Clean Water Act Report
“On the eve of the 36th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act (October 18), Rep. James L. Oberstar, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the report, Stagnant Waters – the Legacy of the Bush Administration on the Clean Water Act, on the status of the nations waters under the… Continue Reading
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:… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
