Follow up to related postings on presidential signing statements, today’s memo from the White House: “In recent years, there has been considerable public discussion and criticism of the use of signing statements to raise constitutional objections to statutory provisions. There is no doubt that the practice of issuing such statements can be abused. Constitutional signing… Continue Reading
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American Library Association: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 101
ARRA 101: “Completing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was a long and arduous process for the Obama Administration and the new Congress. Now that President Obama has signed the bill into law, our nation can begin the journey of restoring our economic stability through the programs and initiatives this law will make possible. Throughout… Continue Reading
Congressional Oversight Panel Releases Oversight Report on Foreclosure Mitigation
“March 6, 2009, the Congressional Oversight Panel released its March Oversight Report, The Foreclosure Crisis: Working Toward a Solution. “Like the crisis in the banking system, the foreclosure problem has grown so large that it threatens the entire economy. Foreclosures are depressing housing and commercial real estate prices throughout the country, imposing costs on those… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: 2010 Census Systems, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, EPA Management Challenges, Climate Change,
Information Technology: Census Bureau Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems Can Be Strengthened, GAO-09-262, March 05, 2009 Information Technology: Census Bureau Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems Can Be Strengthened, GAO-09-414T, March 05, 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: GAO’s Role in Helping to Ensure Accountability and Transparency, GAO-09-453T, March 05, 2009 2010 Census: Little Time Remains… Continue Reading
International Women's Day 2009
OECD: “Every year, the 8th of March marks a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women – and offers an occasion to present the work of the Development Centre in the area of gender equality.” “The new and improved Gender, Institutions and Development Database 2009 will offer latest… Continue Reading
Estimated Macroeconomic Impacts of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Estimated Macroeconomic Impacts of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, March 2, 2009. Letter to the Honorable Charles E. Grassley. Difference Between Potential GDP in CBOs Baseline and Actual GDP Without and With the Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pct. difference in 4th qtr. of each yr.) “By… Continue Reading
State and Federal Resources on the Stimulus Package
DOE Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 EPA Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) National Conference of State Legislatures Summary on Human Services Provisions Recovery.gov: State Recovery Sites and State Certifications and Agency Recovery Sites – “Many state websites [and different agencies and… Continue Reading
New Rules Would Bar Genetic Discrimination
Workforce Management: “Employers would be prohibited from making hiring, firing and other personnel decisions on the basis of workers genetic predisposition to a disease under rules to be proposed this week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The proposals, which are open for public comment over the next two months, also would bar employers from… Continue Reading
Record Home Price Declines in Fourth Quarter; Isolated Pockets of Strength
“U.S. home prices posted record declines in the fourth quarter of 2008 according to the Federal Housing Finance Agencys House Price Index (HPI). The FHFA seasonally-adjusted purchase-only house price index, based on data from home sales, was 3.4 percent lower on a seasonally-adjusted basis in the fourth quarter than in the third quarter. This decline… Continue Reading
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Where Is Your Money Going?
Where is your money going? “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act targets investments towards key areas that will save or create good jobs immediately, while also laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth. The charts and numbers below give you an idea of where the money is going. Over the upcoming months, we will provide… Continue Reading
Annex – U.S.- Canada clean energy dialogue
Annex U.S.- Canada clean energy dialogue, 19 February 2009, Ottawa, Ontario: “…The United States and Canada are collaborating on energy research related to advanced biofuels, clean engines, and energy efficiency. In order to address the energy and environmental challenges that we face together, the two nations agreed to expand collaboration in these and other… Continue Reading
White House Posts American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
See this White House webpage which in turn links to the final version, published in the Congressional Record version (PDF) – The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, inclusive of an online “form on the right to leave your comments, thoughts, and ideas.” Required data: email address and name. Comments are limited to 5,000… Continue Reading
