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Daily Archives: February 26, 2010

New GAO Reports: Combating Nuclear Terrorism, Emergency Preparedness, Federal Education Funding

  • Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Actions Needed to Better Prepare to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials, GAO-10-204, January 29, 2010
  • Emergency Preparedness: FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach, GAO-10-193, January 29, 2010
  • DOD Assessments of Supplier-Base Availability for Future Defense Needs, GAO-10-317R, January 27, 2010
  • Federal Education Funding: Overview of K-12 and Early Childhood Education Programs, GAO-10-51, January 27, 2010
  • Oil and Gas Bonds: Bonding Requirements and BLM Expenditures to Reclaim Orphaned Wells, GAO-10-245, January 27, 2010

Fannie Mae Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results

“Fannie Mae today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 results and filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing provides consolidated financial statements for the full year of 2009. News Release reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results: “Fannie Mae reported a net loss of $15.2 billion in… Continue Reading

Ethics Committee Report “In the Matter of Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of Paul Magliocchetti and Associates Group"

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Report, “In the Matter of Allegations Relating to the Lobbying Activities of Paul Magliocchetti and Associates Group, Inc., (PMA).”: “…on December 2, 2009, the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) forwarded to the Standards Committee reports and findings in seven separate matters involving alleged potential connections between defense subcommittee earmarks… Continue Reading