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Daily Archives: February 10, 2012

New GAO Reports – DHS Human Capital Senior Leadership, Defense Workforce, Financial Literacy

  • DHS Human Capital Senior Leadership Vacancy Rates Generally Declined, but Components’ Rates Varied, GAO-12-264, Feb 10, 2012
  • Defense Workforce – DOD Needs to Better Oversee In-sourcing Data and Align In-sourcing Efforts with Strategic Workforce Plans, GAO-12-319, Feb 9, 2012
  • Highlights of a Forum – Financial Literacy: Strengthening Partnerships in Challenging Times, GAO-12-299SP, Feb 9, 2012

Lifehacker- Plan Your Next Road Trip with The Ingenious US Interstates Subway Map

lifehacker: “The U.S. Interstates as a Subway Map infographic is a subway-style map of America’s interstate highways, and it’s pretty handy for quickly planning a cross-country trip. You can see at a glance how the highways connect and the major cities along the way. Although the map’s lines aren’t geographically precise, for planning a trip,… Continue Reading

The White House Fact Sheet On The Contraception Compromise

FACT SHEET: Women’s Preventive Services and Religious Institutions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover women’s preventive services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible beginning in August, 2012. This new law will save money for millions of Americans and ensure Americans nationwide get the high-quality care they need… Continue Reading

Federal Government & Attorneys General reach landmark settlement with major banks

“After many months of negotiation, 49 state attorneys general and the federal government have reached agreement on a historic joint state-federal settlement with the country’s five largest loan servicers: Ally/GMAC; Bank of America; Citi; JPMorgan Chase; Wells Fargo The settlement will provide as much as $25 billion in relief to distressed borrowers and direct payments… Continue Reading