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Public Sector Governance

In a representative democracy, men and women serving in public office – whether elected or appointed – must view their service as a public trust.   Each day, men and women raise their right hands to be sworn in as executives, legislators and administrators, agreeing to protect and defend the constitutions of the United States and of their home States, and the laws, rules and regulations of their governmental subdivisions. 

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News & Updates

July 23, 2008
Company that Managed Cosco Busan Indicted on New Charges

By: Department of Justice

Fleet Management Ltd. Charged with Pollution and Cover-up in San Francisco Bay Oil Discharge Case

 


July 23, 2008
Innovest Confirms Lockheed Martin's IVA Rating


By: Innovest

(CSRwire) - July 23, 2008 – CSRwire: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors has confirmed its Intangible Value Assessment of Lockheed Martin based on the company's relative performance of social, environmental, and strategic...


July 23, 2008
Commission Posts Agenda for Roundtable on 'FTC at 100: Into Our Second Century'

By: Federal Trade Commission

First Public Meeting Scheduled for July 29-30, 2008, in Washington, DC

 


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Research & Insights

July 19, 2008
Lexis Nexis - AC
States' Hottest Laws Take On New Threats; The Mosaic Of Laws Passed By State Legislatures This Year Reveals A Country Grappling With Threats, From A Faltering Economy And Record-high Gasoline Prices To Global Warming And Lead-tainted Toys From China. For F


By: Stateline.org
By Daniel C. Vock, Stateline.org Staff Writer

The mosaic of laws passed by state legislatures this year reveals a country grappling with threats, from a faltering economy and record-high gasoline prices to global warming and lead-tainted toys from China.

In a year of...


July 17, 2008
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Poll: Congress' Approval Rating Hits Historic Low; Public Discontent Puts Lawmakers At 14%, Half Of Bush's Number


By: USA TODAY
Ken Dilanian

WASHINGTON -- Congress' job-approval rating has sunk to its lowest point in three decades, according to the latest Gallup Poll. A survey of 1,016 adults July 10-13 found that 14% approve of the job Congress is doing. That's half...


July 17, 2008
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"Maverick' McCain Loses Middle As Conservatives Also Hold Back

By: Investor's Business Daily

 

Despite worsening economic conditions and a news backdrop that supposedly favors Democrats, presumed Republican standard-bearer John McCain remains only 3 points behind rival Barack Obama in the latest IBD/TIPP Poll.

But the...


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Commentary & Opinion

July 23, 2008
Lexis Nexis - AC
No Blank Check; Proposed Fannie, Freddie Bailout Threatens Taxpayers, Lacks Sense.

By: USA TODAY
Jim Bunning

 

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's latest bailout proposal for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is not only misguided, it is downright threatening to the American taxpayer and the free market.

 


July 23, 2008
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Bonuses For Cutting Coverage Is Banned

By: Los Angeles Times
Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer

 

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law Tuesday a ban against health insurance companies rewarding employees with bonuses for canceling or limiting a patient's coverage.

The law is one piece of legislative, regulatory and law...


July 22, 2008
Reich Cites Keys to Restoring Consumer Confidence

By: Office of Thrift Supervision

Washington, D.C. — Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) Director John Reich cited three keys today to restoring the confidence of consumers and investors in the financial services industry.


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