December Wastewatcher articles
Big Time ARM Wrestling
By Leslie K. PaigeThe country continues to experience uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets as a result of the crisis in the mortgage industry. Financial services companies have been hit hard. For its part, Congress has been trying to help homeowners who face foreclosure or need help refinancing homes they can no longer afford.
FCC Trying to Take Over Your TV
By David E. Williams
WHEEL OF FORTUNE! <click> It slices, it dices-<click>Tony Romo, back to pass-<click>. These are the sounds of America’s quintessential channel surfers, as they look for that perfect show to watch. But if Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin has his way, this activity would be under stricter government control and ultimately more expensive to consumers.
Embattled Doan Cuts Waste
By Sean Kennedy
The General Services Administration (GSA) is often called “the government’s landlord.” It is responsible for the upkeep of the government’s 8,600 buildings. The agency has a $66 billion budget and 12,000 employees, and its current administrator is Lurita Doan. While she has been making progress in reducing wasteful spending at GSA, Doan has dealt with several scandals.
Filed under: GSEs, Reform, Regulation, Technology
