10-003: Iraq Commander’s Emergency Response Program Generally Managed Well, but Project Documentation and Oversight Can Be Improved, October 27, 2009: “In April 2008, MultiNational ForceIraq (MNFI) and the Government of Iraq (GOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the IraqCommander’s Emergency Response Program (ICERP). Since then, more than 800 projects have been completed, and… Continue Reading
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Draft Version of Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009
WSJ: “Here are some key parts of the draft legislation hashed out between House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D., Mass.) and the Treasury Department. 1) It would create a financial services oversight council, chaired by the Treasury Secretary, which would consist of Federal Reserve Chairman, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Federal Electronics Management, Legal Services Corporation, Military Training, Recovery Act, Voters with Disabilities
Federal Electronics Management: Federal Agencies Could Improve Participation in EPA’s Initiatives for Environmentally Preferable Electronic Products, GAO-10-196T, October 27, 2009 Legal Services Corporation: Some Progress Made in Addressing Governance and Accountability Weaknesses, But Challenges Remain, GAO-10-194T, October 27, 2009 Military Training: DOD’s Report on the Sustainability of Training Ranges Addresses Most of the Congressional Reporting… Continue Reading
American Public Skeptical on Evidence of Global Warming
News release: “A recent Pew Research survey showing a sharp decline in the proportion of the public saying there is solid evidence of global warming has triggered considerable speculation about why these views are changing. The poll was released a day after 18 leading scientific organizations released a letter reaffirming what they see as scientific… Continue Reading
NOAA Arctic Report Card 2009 – Warming of the Arctic continues to be widespread
Arctic Report Card 2009 – Tracking Recent Environmental Changes – Warming of the Arctic continues to be widespread, and in some cases, dramatic. Linkages between air, land, sea, and biology are evident, October 2009 – “It is apparent that the heating of the ocean in areas of extreme summer sea ice loss is directly impacting… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve proposed guidance on incentive compensation
News release: “The Federal Reserve Board issued a proposal designed to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and soundness of their organizations. The proposal includes two supervisory initiatives. One, applicable to 28 large, complex banking organizations, will review each firm’s policies and practices to determine their consistency… Continue Reading
How Many Energy Vampires are in your House?
How Many Energy Vampires are in your House? Oct 26, 2009: “Energy vampires are things in your house that consume electricity all of the time, even when they are turned off or not being used. TVs, VCRs, DVD players, computers/printers, stereos, microwaves, coffee machines, washers/dryers, rechargeable power tools, and many others are the everyday… Continue Reading
DOE Quality Assurance Process for Prime Recipients' Reporting for the American Recovery Act of 2009
DOI OIG Audit Special Report: The Department of Energy’s Quality Assurance Process for Prime Recipients’ Reporting for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, October 2009. Continue Reading
CBO: Pharmaceutical R&D and the Evolving Market for Drugs
Pharmaceutical R&D and the Evolving Market for Drugs – October 26, 2009 “Investment in research and development (R&D) over the past several decades has produced a wealth of valuable new drug therapies that have made it possible to treat major illnesses that were not treated previously or were not treated as effectively. As the scope… Continue Reading
New Study on Internet Town Hall Meetings
“Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) and its academic research partners have released a report entitled Online Town Hall Meetings: Exploring Democracy in the 21st Century. The report summarizes findings and recommendations from conducting online town hall meetings between Members of Congress and their constituents.” Online Town Hall Meetings – Exploring Democracy in the 21st Century, October… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Combating Illicit Financing, Law School Cost and Access, Influenza Pandemic, Medicare, Retirement Savings,
Combating Illicit Financing: Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Could Manage More Effectively to Achieve Its Mission, GAO-09-794, September 24, 2009 Higher Education: Issues Related to Law School Cost and Access, GAO-10-20, October 26, 2009 Influenza Pandemic: Key Securities Market Participants Are Making Progress, but Agencies Could Do More to Address Potential Internet Congestion… Continue Reading
GAO Report on Weaknesses in the Defense Acquisitions Process
News release: “Today, Congressman John F. Tierney (D-MA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement about a newly-released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report he requested as part of his sustained oversight of U.S. defense procurement waste: The GAO report identifies an area of weapon systems procurement that still… Continue Reading
