News release: “Today, the Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation Kenneth R. Feinberg released determinations on the compensation packages for the top executives at firms that received exceptional TARP assistance. Under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) as amended in 2009, the Special Master has a mandate to review all forms of compensation for five most senior executive officers and the next 20 most highly compensated employees at the seven firms that received exceptional TARP assistance (AIG, Citigroup, Bank of America, Chrysler, GM, GMAC and Chrysler Financial).”
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Daily Archives: October 22, 2009
Presentation: Fiscal Policy – Has it worked? Is more needed?
Fiscal Policy – Has it worked? Is more needed?. Oregon Economic Forum, October 22, 2009, Mark Thoma, Department of Economics, University of Oregon Related postings on financial system Continue Reading
Flu Myths and Facts on flu.gov
“The new Flu Myths and Facts section on flu.gov debunks some of the myths about the H1N1 virus and vaccine, and provides accurate information on vaccinations, the flu, and public health. Flu.gov also has a flu shot locator for finding H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine providers near you.” Continue Reading
DOE OIG: The Department's Management of the ENERGY STAR Program
Audit Report, The Department’s Management of the ENERGY STAR Program, DOE/IG-0827, October 2009 [Dan Mitchel] “Even though it recognized that a need existed to ensure that products provided promised savings, the Department had not developed a consistent, comprehensive testing program for all of its ENERGY STAR product categories. While it required manufacturers of three product… Continue Reading
DOE OIG – The Agency's Unclassified Cyber Security Program 2009
Evaluation Report, The Department’s Unclassified, Cyber Security Program – 2009. DOE/IG-0828 October 2009 “Industry experts report that security challenges and threats are continually evolving as malicious activity has become more web-based and attackers are able to rapidly adapt their attack methods. In addition, the number of data breaches continues to rise. In an effort to… Continue Reading
Model 2010 Fuel Economy Guide
2010 Fuel Economy Guide: “This Guide provides annual fuel cost estimates for each vehicle. The estimates are based on the assumptions that you travel 15,000 miles per year (55% under city driving conditions and 45% under highway conditions) and that fuel costs $2.60/gallon for regular unleaded gasoline and $2.80/gallon for premium. Cost-per-gallon assumptions for vehicles… Continue Reading
