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Daily Archives: May 12, 2011

Obama Administration Unveils its Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal

“…the Administration has transmitted a cybersecurity legislative proposal to Capitol Hill in response to Congress’ call for assistance on how best to address the cybersecurity needs of our Nation. This is a milestone in our national effort to ensure secure and reliable networks for Americans, businesses, and government; fundamentally, this proposal strikes a critical balance between maintaining the government’s role and providing industry with the capacity to innovatively tackle threats to national cybersecurity. Just as importantly, it does so while providing a robust framework to protect civil liberties and privacy.”

Reported Incidents of Mortgage Fraud Decrease According To LexisNexis® Mortgage Asset Research Institute

“Reported incidents of subscriber-verified mortgage fraud and misrepresentation by professionals in the mortgage industry in the U.S. have decreased from 2009 to 2010, according to a new report released today by the LexisNexis® Mortgage Asset Research Institute. Florida, ranked number one in 2009, is once again first place in the country for reported mortgage fraud… Continue Reading

CBO: The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships

The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships, May 2011 “In recent years, the Congress has shown interest in powering some of the Navy’s future destroyers and amphibious warfare ships with nuclear rather than conventional (petroleum-based) fuel. In this study, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the difference in life-cycle costs (the total costs incurred… Continue Reading

New GAO Reports: Federal Workers' Compensation, International Food Assistance, Mortgage Foreclosures, Spectrum Management

Federal Workers’ Compensation: Issues Associated With Changing Benefits for Older Beneficiaries, GAO-11-655T, May 12, 2011 Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation’s Fiscal Years 2010 and 2009 Financial Statements, GAO-11-597, May 12, 2011 International Food Assistance: Better Nutrition and Quality Control Can Further Improve U.S. Food Aid, GAO-11-491, May 12, 2011 Mortgage Foreclosures: Documentation Problems Reveal Need… Continue Reading

The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships

The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships, May 12, 2011 “In recent years, the Congress has shown interest in powering some of the Navy’s future destroyers and amphibious warfare ships with nuclear rather than conventional (petroleum-based) fuel. In this study, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the difference in life-cycle costs (the total costs… Continue Reading