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Government, Public Sector Governance, Political Information, News, Articles, Research – Accountability CentralIn 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. Click here to continue reading the full introduction News & UpdatesMarch 15, 2010 AIG Said to Cut Bonuses by $21 Million to Meet Feinberg MandateSource:BusinessWeekAmerican International Group Inc., the bailed-out insurer, cut retention bonuses to be delivered to former employees today by about $21 million to meet a target imposed by U.S. paymaster Kenneth Feinberg, said a person briefed on... March 15, 2010 Federal Reserve decision on interest rates is due Tuesday
Source:Los Angeles Times
The central bank is expected to keep its short-term rate near zero, so investors and analysts will scour its statement's language for subtle clues. The stock market doesn't want any surprises from the Federal Reserve's meeting... March 15, 2010 Report Faults U.S.’s Efforts at Transparency
Source:NY Times
In his first full day at the White House almost 14 months ago, President Obama declared openness and transparency to be touchstones of his administration, and he ordered federal agencies to make it easier for the public to get... Click here for more Public Sector Governance News & Updates
Research & InsightsMarch 15, 2010 Report Faults U.S.’s Efforts at Transparency
Source:NY Times
In his first full day at the White House almost 14 months ago, President Obama declared openness and transparency to be touchstones of his administration, and he ordered federal agencies to make it easier for the public to get... February 22, 2010 Health Insurance Coverage Varies Widely by Age and IncomeSource:Gallup.comPRINCETON, NJ -- As White House and congressional leaders prepare for their bipartisan summit on healthcare on Feb. 25, a new Gallup Daily tracking analysis reinforces the wide degree of variability in health insurance coverage... February 12, 2010 Poll finds most Americans are unhappy with government
Source:Washington Post
Two-thirds of Americans are "dissatisfied" or downright "angry" about the way the federal government is working, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. On average, the public estimates that 53 cents of every tax dollar... Click here for more Public Sector Governance Research & Insights
Commentary & OpinionMarch 15, 2010 The Politics Of The Dodd BillSource:The AtlanticCounterfacturals are fun in politics: what if Democrats had introduced a comprehensive, sweeping financial regulation reform bill a year ago? After trying to forge a bipartisan consensus with Republicans on his committee, Sen.... March 15, 2010 What a Health Care Loss Would Mean for a President Used to Winning
Source:Time
In 2000, Barack Obama tried to unseat incumbent Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush in a Democratic primary. The thumping Obama received — Rush got 61% of the vote to the upstart's 30% — was a grave political disappointment for the... March 11, 2010 Righting a Wrong - Let Shareholders, Not CEOs, Decide How Corporate Money Is Spent on PoliticsSource:Public CitizenWASHINGTON - March 10 - Irresponsible corporate governance has become a plague on the U.S. economy and soon will become a plague on our political system as well. In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the U.S. Supreme...[more] Click here for more Public Sector Governance Commentary & Opinion
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The Washington Monument – President George Washington’s legacy to the American People includes turning down the title of “king” and limiting his service to two terms, then returning to his beloved Mount Vernon. Accountability-Central partners with Google to bring you related links with relevant information - links below:
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