Political News Daily

Oversight News

Obama pushes for tougher financial oversight - San Francisco Chronicle

2012-05-19
Los Angeles TimesObama pushes for tougher financial oversightSan Francisco ChronicleThough Congress passed the tougher oversight in 2010, the law gave bank regulators time to write new rules. One focus of the overhaul is a provision that restricts banks' ability to trade for their own profit. It is named for Paul Volcker, ...Obama uses JPMorgan loss to defend Wall Street regulationsLos Angeles TimesObama says Wall Street regulations should move forwardCBS NewsObama's Weekly Address – Implementing Wall St ReformABC News (blog)Austin American-Statesman -Chicago Tribune -Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 430 news articles »

La Mirada's Redevelopment Oversight Board says city can keep theater - Whittier Daily News

2012-05-20
La Mirada's Redevelopment Oversight Board says city can keep theaterWhittier Daily News(SGVN/Staff photo by Keith Durflinger) LA MIRADA - The city's Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board sent a message to the state Thursday: Don't touch our theater or for that matter our park or even our public works building.

Court blocks Alabama county's pitch to remove federal oversight of voting - Alexandria Town Talk

2012-05-19
13WMAZCourt blocks Alabama county's pitch to remove federal oversight of votingAlexandria Town TalkWASHINGTON -- A federal appeals court on Friday rejected an attempt by Shelby County, Ala., to strike down a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. At issue is Section 5 of the act, which requires states, counties and townships with a history of ...Court upholds key tool of Voting Rights ActCNNall 242 news articles »

Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

2012-05-19
Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversightPittsburgh Post GazetteBy Sean D. Hamill / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A medical malpractice case in which UPMC Presbyterian was accused of covering up some of the circumstances of a death at the hospital was settled recently. The family of Samuel Sweet, a 62-year-old Cheswick ...

Republicans reject Dems' calls for stricter oversight of Wall Street - Detroit Free Press

2012-05-17
Telegraph.co.ukRepublicans reject Dems' calls for stricter oversight of Wall StreetDetroit Free PressBut Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter oversight of Wall Street. Rep. Shelly Moore Capito, RW.Va., chairman of the House Financial Services subcommittee, noted the loss during a hearing about how best to regulate banks big ...Did JPMorgan make the case for stricter oversight?Chicago Daily HeraldJPMorgan $2B trading loss expected to dominate hearing on bank oversightMinneapolis Star TribuneElizabeth Warren: Government Must Keep Banks Like J.P. Morgan HonestU.S. News & World Reportall 1,643 news articles »

CMHC's Kinsley “Welcomes” OSFI Oversight - Canadian Mortgage Trends

2012-05-19
CMHC's Kinsley “Welcomes” OSFI OversightCanadian Mortgage TrendsWe have to be held, and we welcome being held, to heightened levels of governance and oversight.” “My understanding is no. In fact, there are provisions specifically addressing this in the bill. Like other reviews and work that OSFI does, ...Canada Agency: OSFI Oversight To Boost Stability Of Housing MarketWall Street Journalall 4 news articles »

Federal officials step up oversight of Spirit Lake Tribe social services programs - In-Forum

2012-05-18
Federal officials step up oversight of Spirit Lake Tribe social services programsIn-ForumFARGO – Federal officials are stepping up oversight of the Spirit Lake Tribe's social services programs in response to warnings that children's health and safety are endangered by mismanagement. FARGO – Federal officials are stepping up oversight of ...and more »

EPA prompts rebirth of congressional oversight? - NewsOK.com

2012-05-18
EPA prompts rebirth of congressional oversight?NewsOK.comA tough-minded version of congressional oversight not seen on Capitol Hill since the days of the legendary Jack Brooks may be back if a May 10 letter from House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrel Issa and Subcommittee Chairman ...and more »

State to send financial oversight panel, consultants to North Chicago - WBEZ

2012-05-18
WBEZState to send financial oversight panel, consultants to North ChicagoWBEZThe financial oversight panel is similar to others in districts across the state. Currently, the Cairo, Proviso and Venice school districts have such panels. Last month, the board voted to appoint one in East St. Louis, where the local board also will ...and more »

House homeland security oversight subcommittee grills agencies on ethics lapses - Daily Caller

2012-05-18
Daily CallerHouse homeland security oversight subcommittee grills agencies on ethics lapsesDaily CallerBy Andrew Matarrese WASHINGTON — Top leaders from federal agencies under fire for a growing laundry list of ethical violations skipped a House oversight subcommittee hearing Thursday, drawing the ire of both Republicans and Democrats looking for ...Homeland Security Watchdog May Close Troubled Texas OfficeHuffington PostFederal Diary: House subcommittee looks into Homeland Security corruptionWashington Postall 5 news articles »

House homeland security oversight subcommittee grills agencies on ethics lapses

2012-05-18
WASHINGTON — Top leaders from federal agencies under fire for a growing laundry list of ethical violations skipped a House oversight subcommittee hearing Thursday, drawing the ire of both Republicans and Democrats looking for answers.

Less oversight of health units sought

2012-05-18
A draft bill before the General Assembly would remove most county oversight from the groups that manage behavioral-health services in North Carolina.

Oversight of BU cancer researcher accused of misconduct is questioned

2012-05-18
Last fall, the federal Office of Research Integrity issued a finding that Sheng Wang, a Boston University cancer researcher, had fabricated data in two published papers. As of July 15 last year, Wang no longer worked at Boston University as an assistant professor. Now, a 2010 report by a university investigating committee obtained by the Globe reveals the types of evidence gathered to show that ...

US Department of Defense Selects Oversight Systems to Extend the Oversight BAM Software Program for Improper Payments ...

2012-05-18
Oversight’s Big Data predictive analytics help save billions of dollars by identifying and preempting improper payments before cash is disbursedAtlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Oversight Systems, the leader in Continuous Analysis (CA) solutions that turn financial transactions into actionable insights, announced today that it has been selected by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to ...

La Mirada's Redevelopment Oversight Board says city can keep theater

2012-05-20
LA MIRADA - The city's Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board sent a message to the state Thursday: Don't touch our theater or for that matter our park or even our public works building. The board voted 6-0 to authorize the city to keep ownership of seven properties that the state Controller's Office said should be transferred back to the Redevelopment Agency.

US Department of Defense Selects Oversight Systems to Help Achieve Full Budget Audit for the US Navy by 2014 Deadline

2012-05-18
Oversight’s predictive analytics to deliver Fund Balance with Treasury through automatic reconciliation across multiple systemsAtlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Oversight Systems, the leader in Continuous Analysis (CA) solutions that turn financial transactions into actionable insights, announced today that it has been selected by the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) to help its customer ...

Federal officials step up oversight of Spirit Lake Tribe social services programs

2012-05-18
Letter alerted officials to 'dangerous malpractice history' FARGO - Federal officials are stepping up oversight of the Spirit Lake Tribe's social services programs in response to warnings that children's health and safety are endangered by mismanagement.

Obama uses JPMorgan loss to defend Wall Street regulations

2012-05-20
Taking aim at Republican opposition, he says Congress must back oversight to avoid another financial meltdown. WASHINGTON — Aiming squarely at GOP critics of Wall Street reform, President Obama said Saturday that investment bank JPMorgan's stunning $2-billion loss serves as a reminder of the importance of Washington's role in preventing another financial crisis.

Watch: Obama Pushes Wall Street Oversight

2012-05-19
The president urges reform after worrisome JP Morgan losses.

Feds increase oversight at NextEra nuclear plant

2012-05-14
Federal officials say they're increasing their oversight of NextEra Energy Inc.'s nuclear plant in St. Lucie County because of unplanned shutdowns at the site.

@GarrettAHein http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

2012-05-20
@GarrettAHein http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

Removin doctors in settlements cn deflect oversight http://t.co/sAWSwFet #HealthResearch #RobertOshel #UPMC

2012-05-20
Removin doctors in settlements cn deflect oversight http://t.co/sAWSwFet #HealthResearch #RobertOshel #UPMC

@ammaramni http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

2012-05-20
@ammaramni http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

http://t.co/aBKA2EjO http://t.co/PGfV1MqG

2012-05-20
http://t.co/aBKA2EjO http://t.co/PGfV1MqG

CMHC's Kinsley “Welcomes” OSFI Oversight http://t.co/8vbjQkGm

2012-05-20
CMHC's Kinsley “Welcomes” OSFI Oversight http://t.co/8vbjQkGm

La Mirada's Redevelopment Oversight Board says city can keep theater http://t.co/qkdJHyW9

2012-05-20
La Mirada's Redevelopment Oversight Board says city can keep theater http://t.co/qkdJHyW9

@Heidygothik http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

2012-05-20
@Heidygothik http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

RT @DarrellIssa: Get all the #fastandfurious facts: http://t.co/3XfZ12fi #holder

2012-05-20
RT @DarrellIssa: Get all the #fastandfurious facts: http://t.co/3XfZ12fi #holder

@Coach_DavisB sorry. Still funny to hear it said. I know it was a oversight but funny none the less. #goblazer

2012-05-20
@Coach_DavisB sorry. Still funny to hear it said. I know it was a oversight but funny none the less. #goblazer

RT @litterof6: #WI Charter schools want unlimited access to tax based funding without the scrutiny and oversight they preach. http://t.co/0RFEEP6f #ows

2012-05-20
RT @litterof6: #WI Charter schools want unlimited access to tax based funding without the scrutiny and oversight they preach. http://t.co/0RFEEP6f #ows

Hou... http://t.co/JIQqObjx

2012-05-20
Hou... http://t.co/JIQqObjx

@nazieraaa http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

2012-05-20
@nazieraaa http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

@mikewolfe1017 http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

2012-05-20
@mikewolfe1017 http://t.co/nxlLIs4S

Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight: By Sean D. Hamill / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A medical mal... http://t.co/s0UMXTop

2012-05-20
Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight: By Sean D. Hamill / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A medical mal... http://t.co/s0UMXTop

Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight: By Sean D. Hamill / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A medical mal... http://t.co/wn8b0Sik

2012-05-20
Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight: By Sean D. Hamill / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A medical mal... http://t.co/wn8b0Sik