Federal Reserve Governor Daniel K. Tarullo – Derivatives regulation, Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., April 12, 2011 “The Dodd-Frank Act addressed both the infrastructure of the derivatives markets and the regulation and supervision of its dealers and major participants. Central counterparties are given an expanded role in… Continue Reading
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Cost Estimate for H.R. 1473, DOD and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011
Cost Estimate for H.R. 1473, The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 – April 12, 2011 Continue Reading
Legislative Victories from 2005 to 2010 Removing Youth from the Adult Criminal Justice System
State Trends: Legislative Victories from 2005 to 2010 – Removing Youth from the Adult Criminal Justice System, March 2011. “The consequences of an adult conviction arent minor; they are serious, long-term, life-threatening, and in some cases, deadly. However, awareness of the problem is not enough. Policymakers and the public must have viable alternative solutions. This… Continue Reading
A Review of CBO's Activities in 2010 Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
A Review of CBO’s Activities in 2010 Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, March 31, 2011 “In this report, which is part of an annual series that began in 1997, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reviews its activities under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. The report covers public laws enacted and legislation considered… Continue Reading
Review of CBO's Cost Estimate for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Ac
Review of CBO’s Cost Estimate for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives,March 30, 2011. “CBO estimated that, over the 20102020 period, the Dodd-Frank Act would increase both revenues and direct (or mandatory) spendingby $13.4 billion and… Continue Reading
Federal Health Information Technology Strategic Plan 2011 2015
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), Federal Health Information Technology Strategic Plan 2011 2015 “It has been a momentous time for health care. With two major pieces of legislation first the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act passed as part of the American Recovery and… Continue Reading
Federal Reserve expands consumer protection regulations for credit transactions and leases of higher dollar amounts
News release: “The Federal Reserve Board on Friday adopted two rules that would expand the coverage of consumer protection regulations to credit transactions and leases of higher dollar amounts. The final rules amend Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing) to implement a provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer… Continue Reading
Federal Health Reform: State Legislative Tracking Database
Welcome to the State Legislative Tracking Database on Health Reform: Search 2011 legislation by state, topic, keyword, status, and/or primary sponsor. “The database includes 2011 legislation, including pending, failed and enacted bills and resolutions. The database is intended to capture state actions related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care… Continue Reading
CQToday Fact Sheet: Proposed Cuts to Goverment Programs
Shaving Off Dollars and Cents: “House Republicans announced a two-week spending bill designed to avert a government shutdown March 4. The measure would cut several programs already targeted by the White House for elimination, producing a total of $1.24 billion in savings. Cutting certain earmarks would realize $2.7 billion more in reductions.” Continue Reading
Congress by the Numbers, 112th Congress, 1st Session
Via Capital.net, the guide – Congress by the Numbers, 112th Congress, 1st Session, includes the following resources: Congress Seating Charts – Congressional Schedule – Congressional leadership and committees – Leadership of the current Congress – with photos, and more. Continue Reading
New Legislation for Tougher Penalties For States That Don't Comply With Background Checks For Gun Purchases
News release: “Senator Charles E. Schumer, joined by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, announced today the introduction of legislation that would provide greater reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for individuals with mental illness, domestic violence records, and drug abusers, by increasing the penalties for states… Continue Reading
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2010 – December 2010
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2010 Through December 2010, February 23, 2011 “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) contains provisions that are intended to boost economic activity and employment in the United States. Section 1512(e) of the law requires the Congressional… Continue Reading
