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Daily Archives: November 16, 2009
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's new recommendations on breast cancer screening cause controversy
WSJ: Breast-Screening Advice Is Upended – See this U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Breast Cancer: Screening (2009)Updated Summary of Recommendations “The USPSTF recommends against routine screening mammography in women aged 40 to 49 years. The decision to start regular, biennial screening mammography before the age of 50 years should be an individual one and take… Continue Reading
USDA Report Reveals Highest Rate Of Food Insecurity Since Report Was Initiated In 1995
“USDA’s Economic Research Service’s (ERS) today released its annual report on Household Food Security in the U.S., which revealed that in 2008, 17 million households, or 14.6 percent, were food insecure and families had difficulty putting enough food on the table at times during the year. This is an increase from 13 million households, or… Continue Reading
Report – The Changing Face of Labor, 1983-2008
Center for Economic and Policy Research – The Changing Face of Labor, 1983-2008 – November 2009, John Schmitt and Kris Warner: “Over the last quarter century, the unionized workforce has changed dramatically, according to this new CEPR report. In 2008, union workers reflected trends in the workforce as a whole toward a greater share of… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Veterans Affairs, Audits of SEC And FHFA, Recovery Act, Student Achievement
Department Of Veterans Affairs: Improvements Needed in Corrective Action Plans to Remediate Financial Reporting Material Weaknesses, GAO-10-65, November 16, 2009 Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Statements, GAO-10-218, November 16, 2009 Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008, GAO-10-250, November 16, 2009 Recovery Act:… Continue Reading
Speech by Fed Chair Bernanke on outlook for economy and policy
Chairman Ben S. Bernanke At the Economic Club of New York, New York, New York – November 16, 2009 – On the Outlook for the Economy and Policy “Today, financial conditions are considerably better than they were [one year ago], but significant economic challenges remain. The flow of credit remains constrained, economic activity weak, and… Continue Reading
Agencies Release Draft Strategy for Chesapeake Bay Focused on Federal Action and Accountability
News release: “Expanded action and increased accountability by the federal government are the focus of a draft strategy for restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay required by President Obamas Executive Order. To accelerate efforts and track progress, federal agencies are committing to meet milestones every two years, leading to all activities needed to restore the… Continue Reading
Pew Analysis Shows More Than 60 Percent of Export-Import Bank Loan Guarantees Benefited Single Company
News release: “The Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im)the official government agency subsidizing U.S. exports of goods and servicesprovided nearly two-thirds of its long-term loan guarantees over the last two years to a single corporate entity, according to analysis released [11/09/09] by Pews Subsidyscope project. In FY2007 and FY2008 combined, Ex-Im issued $15.3 billion in long-term loan guarantees.… Continue Reading
