For U.S. and OAS, New Challenges to Latin American Democracy
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 6th, 2009 4:31 am by HL
For U.S. and OAS, New Challenges to Latin American Democracy
The Obama administration has signaled its support for democracy in Latin America by condemning the coup in Honduras, reducing military cooperation and joining with other countries in the hemisphere yesterday in a rare suspension of a nation from the Organization of American States.
Compromise Is Key to Health-Care Legislation
For the next five weeks, Congress will attempt the daunting feat of turning a mishmash of half-written proposals into health-care reform legislation that can pass the House and the Senate before the August recess.
Bill Would Compromise Offices, 5 Inspectors General SayBill Would Compromise Ability to Investigate, 5 IGs Say
Inspectors general at five financial regulatory agencies are objecting to legislation that would elevate their positions to the presidential-appointment level, arguing that the move would compromise their ability to conduct independent investigations.
Former Lawmakers and Congressional Staffers Hired to Lobby on Health Care
The nation’s largest insurers, hospitals and medical groups have hired more than 350 former government staff members and retired members of Congress in hopes of influencing their old bosses and colleagues, according to an analysis of lobbying disclosures and other records.
Report Faults Performance Bonuses for Contractors
Federal agencies have awarded billions in bonuses to contractors regardless of whether the work was deemed satisfactory, according to a Government Accountability Office report released last week.
