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05/31/12 All-of-the-above energy strategy needs... Source: Oil and Gas Journal Online The Obama administration's stated all-of-the-above energy strategy favors alternative and renewable sources and discourages fossil fuels, a US House committee chairman charged.
05/30/12 CAGW Names Rep. Elijah Cummings Porker of the Month Source: UnumProvident Corp WASHINGTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) its May 2012 Porker of the Month for his continued pressure on acting Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Edward DeMarco to pursue principal write down on mortgages owned by the two housing government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Director DeMarco has steadfastly refused to move toward principal forgiveness, citing his obligation to protect taxpayers and minimize additional losses for Fannie and Freddie, which are currently under the longest federal conservatorship in American history at a present cost to taxpayers of $183 billion. "the biggest hurdle standing between our nation and the recovery of our housing market."
05/24/12 Job expo geared toward service members, veterans Source: NBC - WBAL-TV 11 - Baltimore MD A job expo Thursday in downtown Baltimore catered to those who put their lives on the line for Marylanders every day -- but have a hard time finding jobs after deployment.
05/23/12 Bill introduced to reform sales of scarce medicine Source: News and Tribune - Jefferson City MO A Congressman investigating wholesalers accused of jacking up prices of crucial prescription drugs in short supply on Tuesday introduced a bill meant to curb the problem.
05/21/12 New Bill Extends Foreclosure Protections to Members of... Source: National Mortgage News The House of Representative late last week passed a defense authorization bill that includes an expansion of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to shield more military families from foreclosure while increasing penalties on lenders for compliance violations.