Follow up to previous postings on GM bankruptcy, New York Times: “General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection on June 1, 2009, a move that is expected to result in a drastic downsizing of the company. Judge Robert E. Gerber is hearing the case in United States Bankruptcy Court in New York.”
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Daily Archives: June 1, 2009
SEC OIG 2009 Semiannual Reports to Congress
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Inspector Generals (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress for the period from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. “This report is required by the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, and covers the work performed by the OIG during the period indicated. The reporting period was a… Continue Reading
Federal Agencies Propose Rule to Implement S.A.F.E. Act Mortgage Loan Originator Registration Requirements
News release: “The Federal financial institution regulatory agencies are together issuing for public comment proposed rules requiring mortgage loan originators who are employees of agency-regulated institutions to meet the registration requirements of the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (S.A.F.E. Act). The S.A.F.E. Act requires the agencies to jointly develop and… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: FDA Privacy and Security Issues, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, Nuclear Forensics
Defense Management: Observations on DOD’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control, GAO-09-732R, June 01, 2009 Privacy and Security: Food and Drug Administration Faces Challenges in Establishing Protections for Its Postmarket Risk Analysis System, GAO-09-355, June 01, 2009 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Enrollee Cost Sharing for Selected Specialty Prescription Drugs, GAO-09-517R,… Continue Reading
Microsoft Bing Launches Early – New Multifaceted Web Engine
Computerworld: “After weeks of speculation and online chatter, Microsoft last week took the wraps off Bing, which is the update to its far-from-beloved Microsoft Live Search. The update, which was code-named Kumo, comes with a phalanx of related services, like Bing Travel, Bing Cashback and Bing Maps for Enterprise. Paired with the company’s hefty marketing… Continue Reading
U.S. Government Channel on YouTube
“USA.gov recently launched the official U.S. government channel on YouTube. The channel features more than 200 videos from 25 agencies, including health and nutrition videos; footage of the ocean floor; how-to videos on applying for benefits; and more. USA.gov has also updated its presence on Facebook and is seeing a rapidly growing number of followers… Continue Reading
2009 National Intelligence: A Consumer's Guide
nextgov – Bob Brewin posted the link to this 114 page PDF document, 2009 National Intelligence: A Consumer’s Guide, and stated that this handbook, “distributed to intelligence professionals, which, among other things, highlights some top-secret networks that until now have been, well, top secret.” Continue Reading
New Travel Requirements In Effect
“Effective June 1, 2009, all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda must carry a passport or other accepted documentation when entering or leaving the U.S. by air, land, or sea. This requirement known as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative has been gradually implemented since 2007 to allow sufficient time for… Continue Reading
NARA: Missing Clinton Administration Hard Drive
News release: “The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) learned in late March 2009 that an external hard drive containing copies of Clinton Administration Executive Office of the President (EOP) data was missing from a NARA processing room. The external drive was being used for routine recopying to ensure preservation of the records. Approximately 113… Continue Reading
