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May
19

Costly Joplin tornado raises questions about federal aid - Austin American-Statesman

2012-05-19
Austin American-StatesmanCostly Joplin tornado raises questions about federal aidAustin American-StatesmanAll told, about two dozen school districts, emergency agencies, public housing authorities, religious groups and other nonprofits could receive taxpayer money through a program run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.and more »
May
19

A federal foreclosure lecture California can do without - Los Angeles Times

2012-05-19
PBSA federal foreclosure lecture California can do withoutLos Angeles TimesBy Jon Healey Should federal officials lecture state lawmakers on policy? The general counsel for the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the regulator overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, certainly seems to think so. At issue are two bills backed by ...Principal Reductions Won't Solve the Mortgage MessBloombergSpecial programs to reduce principal on mortgages are attracting praise ...Florida Times-UnionSorry, But Principal Reductions Won't Solve Mortgage MessInvestor's Business DailyThe Real Estate Mediaall 13 news articles »
May
18

Energy Department cuts payments to 4 federal lab workers - Washington Post

2012-05-18
Energy Department cuts payments to 4 federal lab workersWashington PostPrinceton University, which the Energy Department pays to run its federal lab for fusion and plasma research, used taxpayer dollars to fund “per diem” payments for the employees' lodging, as well as “premium” bonuses to supplement their salaries by an ...
May
18

Coburn highlights report showing $800M in federal grant money collecting dust - Fox News

2012-05-18
Coburn highlights report showing $800M in federal grant money collecting dustFox NewsNearly $800 million in federal grant money authorized and appropriated by federal agencies remained unspent for years, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report. The April 16 report was highlighted Friday by GOP Sen.GAO Finds Rampant Waste in $18B Federal Job-training ProgramThe New Americanall 5 news articles »
May
19

EPA warns Alaska mine could devastate rivers - Kansas City Star

2012-05-19
msnbc.comEPA warns Alaska mine could devastate riversKansas City StarThe main controversy at the moment centers on which federal agency has chief jurisdiction over granting a permit for the mine. The US Army Corps of Engineers issues dredging and filling permits for mines, and generally is inclined to approve them.Mine could hurt Alaska salmon, EPA warnsAnchorage Daily NewsPebble's 2012 budget tops $100 millionDutch Harbor FishermanThe EPA Is Annexing AlaskaWizbang (blog)all 243 news articles »
May
18

Federal agency again rejects Wyoming-Colorado water pipeline plan - Billings Gazette

2012-05-18
RealVailFederal agency again rejects Wyoming-Colorado water pipeline planBillings GazetteA federal agency for the second time has denied a permit requested by a Colorado businessman who wants to build a 500-mile pipeline to carry water from southwestern Wyoming to Colorado's Front Range. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday ...Federal Agency Again Rejects Pipeline PlanKKTV 11 NewsFlaming Gorge pipeline suffers another blowThe ColoradoanFlaming Gorge pipeline plan dealt another setbackGrand Junction SentinelNorthern Colorado Business Reportall 32 news articles »
May
18

9 Investigates: Federal agency wants to know why CATS ridership reports vary ... - WSOC Charlotte

2012-05-18
9 Investigates: Federal agency wants to know why CATS ridership reports vary ...WSOC CharlotteThe numbers reported to the FTC determine how much federal money comes to Charlotte. Now, a federal agency wants to know why. CATS officials and city leaders have called the LYNX Blue Line a success, saying thousands of people use it every day.
May
18

Federal Safety Agency Begins Inquiry on Fisker Fire - Wall Street Journal (blog)

2012-05-18
Federal Safety Agency Begins Inquiry on Fisker FireWall Street Journal (blog)The agency last week said it was “monitoring” the case, which was under investigation by local fire authorities. The car maker said the Karma's lithium-ion battery was intact after the fire, has been tested and is in “full working condition.and more »
May
19

Federal bonuses down by $43 million - Federal Times

2012-05-19
Federal bonuses down by $43 millionFederal TimesThe federal government, in responding to the newspaper's Freedom of Information Act request, omitted from the salary data FBI, CIA, Defense Department and Internal Revenue Service employees, as well as employees involved in security work, ...
May
19

Slow push to list breach sites among federal icons - SunHerald.com

2012-05-19
SunHerald.comSlow push to list breach sites among federal iconsSunHerald.comSeveral federal agencies are meeting next week to discuss the application, and a decision from the National Parks Service expected early next month could speed up the process. Rosenthal's effort is nearly two years in the making.and more »
May
17

Federal Agency Again Rejects Pipeline Plan

2012-05-17
A federal agency again has rejected a Colorado businessman's application for a permit to build a 500-mile pipeline to carry water from southwestern Wyoming to Colorado's Front Range.
May
18

Federal mine safety agency files labor complaint against Rockland construction firm

2012-05-18
Ferraiolo Construction's office in Rockland is seen Thursday, May 17, 2012. Posted May 17, 2012, at 3:50 p.m. Last modified May 17, 2012, at 4:24 p.m.
May
18

9 Investigates: Federal agency wants to know why CATS ridership reports vary by 1 million riders

2012-05-18
An investigation into the number of people who ride the LYNX system in Charlotte has uncovered a significant discrepancy. CATS is required to report pages of data to the Federal Transit Administration. When compared to what the transit group reports to the local group that oversees the LYNX, there was a major gap in the numbers. The numbers reported to the FTC determine how much federal money ...
May
16

Thompson proposes federal water agency, based in Milwaukee

2012-05-16
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson brought his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Milwaukee's lakefront Wednesday where he proposed creating a new federal water agency to be located in the city.
May
19

Kline seeks answers on mine agency's job safety

2012-05-19
A Minnesota congressman wants a federal mine safety agency to explain why statistics show its workers are more likely to get
May
17

Feds again reject Colorado-Wyoming water pipeline

2012-05-17
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—A federal agency for the second time has denied a permit requested by a Colorado businessman who wants to build a 500-mile pipeline to carry water from southwestern Wyoming
May
18

More children in New Orleans may show lead-related health problems, new data indicate

2012-05-18
Federal agency halves lead level considered a sign of trouble for children younger than 6
May
17

Amid criticism, TSA finds weapons in walker and stuffed animals

2012-05-17
The federal agency uncovered the items in the same week that it was on the defensive during congressional hearings over charges that it has wasted money by storing hundreds of pieces of screening equipment in warehouses in Texas. It was a tough week for the Transportation Security Administration, but on at least one issue the federal agency may have scored a small victory.
May
17

Federal plan emphasizes resilience in national preparedness

2012-05-17
May 17, 2012 (CIDRAP News) – The federal agency tasked with shoring up the nation's preparedness against a host of public health emergencies released a plan yesterday to help it and other partners focus and coordinate steps to meet national preparedness objectives.
May
17

C.F.T.C. Said to Open Inquiry Into JPMorgan Loss

2012-05-17
The federal investigation into JPMorgan Chase's multibillion-dollar trading loss widened Friday as regulators pursued a new line of inquiry.
May
19

RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot #twisters

2012-05-19
RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot #twisters
May
19

_| |_ fuck yall Federal Agency Suck Ah Nigga Dick Or Something

2012-05-19
_| |_ fuck yall Federal Agency Suck Ah Nigga Dick Or Something
May
19

Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index and HPI Apprciation Map http://t.co/nUpWMGJ8

2012-05-19
Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index and HPI Apprciation Map http://t.co/nUpWMGJ8
May
19

'Stupid, cruel, deny deny deny! Federal Agency Kills Pets, Endangered Species, and More http://t.co/GqeJkg0F

2012-05-19
'Stupid, cruel, deny deny deny! Federal Agency Kills Pets, Endangered Species, and More http://t.co/GqeJkg0F
May
19

New blog post: Federal Agency Will Let Us Tribe Kill Eagles http://t.co/t50weruX

2012-05-19
New blog post: Federal Agency Will Let Us Tribe Kill Eagles http://t.co/t50weruX
May
19

@rsemry1 the only federal agency specifically mentioned in the Constitution #mailmen

2012-05-19
@rsemry1 the only federal agency specifically mentioned in the Constitution #mailmen
May
19

Federal Law Enforcement Agency Incorporates Kettlebell Training http://t.co/MdSC6Shd

2012-05-19
Federal Law Enforcement Agency Incorporates Kettlebell Training http://t.co/MdSC6Shd
May
19

OSHA Probes Florida Postal Worker’s Mysterious Illness: The federal agency that monitors worker safety has opene... http://t.co/rEbZvAaN

2012-05-19
OSHA Probes Florida Postal Worker’s Mysterious Illness: The federal agency that monitors worker safety has opene... http://t.co/rEbZvAaN
May
19

RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot

2012-05-19
RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot
May
19

RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot

2012-05-19
RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot
May
19

RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot

2012-05-19
RT @ResistTyranny: Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot
May
19

Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot

2012-05-19
Why is nearly every Federal cabinet-level agency ordering hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo? #tcot #tlot
May
19

Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Voluntary Agency Programs: Administration For Children And Families - To ... http://t.co/vu6gCcmq #Grants

2012-05-19
Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Voluntary Agency Programs: Administration For Children And Families - To ... http://t.co/vu6gCcmq #Grants
May
19

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) All Positions Available at FEMA Update: http://t.co/s5fBm2jv via @GovDelivery

2012-05-19
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) All Positions Available at FEMA Update: http://t.co/s5fBm2jv via @GovDelivery
May
19

"@FederalTimes: Federal bonuses down by $43 million http://t.co/JTJVzKzD" yup. None happening at my agency.

2012-05-19
"@FederalTimes: Federal bonuses down by $43 million http://t.co/JTJVzKzD" yup. None happening at my agency.