Follow up to previous postings on GM bankruptcy: “The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is pleased to announce a pilot project to make digital audio recordings of court proceedings relating to Chrysler LLC, 09-50002, and General Motors Corporation, 09-50026, publicly available online. The audio files are accessible through the… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
CBO: An Analysis of the Army's Transformation Programs and Possible Alternatives
An Analysis of the Armys Transformation Programs and Possible Alternatives, June 2009 “CBO addresses the question of whether the Armys current combat units are better able than their predecessors to respond to crises overseas. CBO also evaluates the effect that the [Future Combat Systems] FCS program included in the previous Administrations 2009 plan would have… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: FDA Info Technology Systems, Nuclear Waste
Information Technology: FDA Needs to Establish Key Plans and Processes for Guiding Systems Modernization Efforts, GAO-09-523, June 02, 2009: “In response to federal law and guidance and urgent mission needs, FDA is pursuing numerous modernization projects (including 16 enterprisewide initiatives), many of which are in early stages. However, FDA does not have a comprehensive IT… Continue Reading
Federal Justice Statistics, 2006 – Statistical Tables
Federal Justice Statistics, 2006 – Statistical Tables, 5/09: “Describes criminal case processing in the federal justice system, including arrest and booking through sentencing and corrections. These statistical tables present the number of suspects arrested and booked by the U.S. Marshals Service, suspects in matters investigated and prosecuted by U.S. attorneys, defendants adjudicated and sentenced in… Continue Reading
Council of Economic Advisers – Economic Case for Health Care Reform
Council of Economic Advisers – The Economic Case for Health Care Reform, June 2009 “The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts of health care reform. The report provides an overview of current economic impacts of health care in the United States and a forecast of where we… Continue Reading
Comparison: Bing vs. Google vs. Yahoo
PC World – Bing vs. Google vs. Yahoo: Feature Smackdown – quick, useful guide with accompanying screenshots, includes tools and features for shopping, local, travel, music and health. Continue Reading
Retirement – Official information and services from the U.S. government
Retirement – USA.gov: links to several dozen topical sites. Related postings on financial system Continue Reading
FBI Releases Preliminary Annual Crime Statistics for 2008
News release: “According to the FBI’s Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report released June 1, 2009, the nation experienced a 2.5 percent decrease in the number of violent crimes and a 1.6 percent decline in the number of property crimes for 2008 compared with data from 2007. The report is based on information that the FBI… Continue Reading
General Motors Petition for Bankruptcy
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.” Fact Sheet: GM Announces… Continue Reading
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
