News release: “The Federal Communications Commissions Consumer Task Force designated the week of June 21 as Wireless World Travel Week to coincide with the beginning of summer and a busy travel season. Americans make over 60 million international trips each year, and many take their mobile phones with them. Throughout the week, the FCC and… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
OCC and OTS Mortgage Metrics Report First Quarter 2010
OCC and OTS Mortgage Metrics Report, Disclosure of National Bank and Federal Thrift Mortgage Loan Data, First Quarter 2010 “This OCC and OTS Mortgage Metrics Report for the first quarter of 2010 provides performance data on first-lien residential mortgages serviced by national banks and federally regulated thrifts. The mortgages in this portfolio comprise more than… Continue Reading
NOAA's Joint Analysis Group Releases First Scientific Report on Subsea Monitoring data from Gulf Spill
Follow up to postings on the Gulf Coast oil spill, this news release: “The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) today released the first peer reviewed, analytical summary report about the subsea monitoring in the vicinity of the… Continue Reading
HUD/Census: New Residentail Sales in May 2010
News release: “Sales of new single-family houses in May 2010 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 300,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 32.7 percent (±9.9%) below the revised April rate of 446,000 and is 18.3 percent (±13.0%)… Continue Reading
Law Firms in Transition 2010 – An Altman Weil Flash Survey
“The newly released Altman Weil Flash Survey, Law Firms in Transition 2010 found a clear consensus emerging among US law firms on changes in the profession. Over 75% of firms surveyed indicate that they believe that more price competition, more non-hourly billing and the use of project management to improve efficiency of service delivery will… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Laws on Post-Employment Activities for former FTC officials, Students With Disabilities
Former Federal Trade Officials: Laws on Post-Employment Activities, Foreign Representation, and Lobbying, GAO-10-766, June 23, 2010 Students With Disabilities: More Information and Guidance Could Improve Opportunities in Physical Education and Athletics, GAO-10-519, June 23, 2010 Continue Reading
CRS: China and the United StatesA Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies
China and the United States A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies, Richard J. Campbell, Specialist in Energy Policy, June 14, 2010 “China is the worlds most populous country with over 1.3 billion people. It has experienced tremendous economic growth over the last three decades with an annual average increase in gross domestic… Continue Reading
The State of the Nation's Housing 2010
The State of the Nation’s Housing. Joint Center for Housing Studies. “Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued. By years end, about one in seven homeowners owed more on their mortgages than… Continue Reading
2010 Capital Spending Report: U.S. Capital Spending Patterns: 1999-2008
“This report provides a historical look at the capital spending patterns for structures and equipment by all U.S. businesses with and without employees at the national and industry sector level. Sector level data are available only for businesses with employees. Data from this report come from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey.” Continue Reading
A Study of the Unbanked and Underbanked Consumer in the Tenth Federal Reserve District
A Study of the Unbanked and Underbanked Consumer in the Tenth Federal Reserve District, June 1, 2010 “A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City provides insight into the 2.3 million unbanked and underbanked households in the Tenth District. Nationally, 30 million households rely on nonbanks to meet all or some of their… Continue Reading
Congressional Oversight Panel hearing with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
COP Hearing with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, June 22, 2010 Testimony by Tim Geitner: “Our economy is still going through an incredibly difficult period. Millions of Americans are still looking for work and are suffering from the damage of a deep recession. The impact of this crisis will be lasting. But the actions the government… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Army Working Capital Fund, Superfund, Federal Courthouse Construction
Army Working Capital Fund: Army Faces Challenges in Managing Working Capital Fund Cash Balance during Wartime Environment, GAO-10-480, June 22, 2010 Superfund: EPA’s Costs to Remediate Existing and Future Sites Will Likely Exceed Current Funding Levels, GAO-10-857T, June 22, 2010 Federal Courthouse Construction: Better Planning, Oversight, and Courtroom Sharing Needed to Address Future Costs, GAO-10-417,… Continue Reading
