dress Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer Delivers Keynote Address at Money Laundering Enforcement Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:34:23 EDT "Over the last quarter century, asset forfeiture and money laundering prosecutions have become integral to our country’s law enforcement strategy," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer. Full Article Speech
dress CPTN Holdings LLC and Novell Inc. Change Deal in Order to Address Department of Justice's Open Source Concerns By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:43:39 EDT In order to proceed with the first phase of their acquisition of certain patents and patent applications from Novell Inc., CPTN Holdings LLC and its owners have altered their original agreements to address the Justice Department’s antitrust concerns. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Senior Counselor for Access to Justice Mark Childress Speaks at DC Bar Annual Pro Bono Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:53:35 EDT "The Access to Justice office represents an unprecedented commitment by this Administration to addressing our indigent defense system, to growing pro bono service opportunities, and – ultimately – to strengthening our entire legal system," said Senior Counselor Mark Childress. Full Article Speech
dress Justice Department and States Address Prisoner Recidivism By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:18:15 EST The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today sponsored a forum of policymakers from all 50 states to focus on improving success rates for people released from prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Federal Government and State Attorneys General Reach $25 Billion Agreement with Five Largest Mortgage Servicers to Address Mortgage Loan Servicing and Foreclosure Abuses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:25:50 EST The federal government and 49 state attorneys general today have reached a landmark $25 billion agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers to address mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West and U.S. Attorney Michael W. Cotter Announce Pilot Initiative to Address Sexual Assault on Montana Reservations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:52:22 EDT Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West today joined U.S. Attorney Michael W. Cotter and Vice-Chairman of the Crow Nation Calvin Coolidge Jefferson to announce a multi-agency collaboration with tribal governments to establish sexual assault response teams (SARTs) in the six Montana reservations under federal jurisdiction. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department Announces Agreement to Address and Prevent the Sexual Assault of Students in Allentown, Pa., Schools By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:07:09 EDT The Department of Justice and the Allentown, Pa., School District today filed a proposed consent decree addressing multiple complaints of sexual assault of students at Central Elementary School. The comprehensive consent decree resolves allegations that six- and seven-year-old students were sexually assaulted by another student in the boys’ bathrooms at Central Elementary School during the 2003–2004 school year. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Clean Water Act Settlement Ensures That Boston Racetrack Addresses Wastewater and Stormwater Discharges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:23:52 EDT Sterling Suffolk Racecourse LLC will pay a civil penalty of $1.25 million to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) at its Suffolk Downs racetrack facility in Revere and East Boston, Mass. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Amerigroup Corp.’s Divestiture of Its Virginia Operations Addresses Department of Justice’s Concerns with Wellpoint Inc.’s Proposed Acquisition of Amerigroup By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:50:00 EST The Department of Justice announced today that Amerigroup Corp.’s sale of its subsidiary, Amerigroup Virginia Inc., addresses the department’s concerns with WellPoint Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Amerigroup. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West Speak at Faith and Neighborhoods in Action: A Symposium to Address Economic Recovery Through Strong Communities and Job Creation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 13:49:07 EST "Through the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative, the White House is leading a federal effort to spark economic growth in five cities and one region, helping them to maximize resources and leverage partnerships with businesses, philanthropies, and non-profit organizations," said Acting Associate Attorney General West. Full Article Speech
dress US and Local Governments Achieve $50 Million Settlement to Address Contamination at Superfund Site in Rialto, Calif. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:26:08 EST The United States has entered into two settlements worth more than $50 million to clean up contamination from the B.F. Goodrich Superfund Site in San Bernardino County, Calif. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department Reaches Settlement with School District of Palm Beach County, Fla., to Prevent and Address Discrimination in School Enrollment and Student Discipline By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:36:37 EST The Justice Department announced that it has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the School District of Palm Beach County, Fla., the nation’s eleventh-largest school district, to prevent and address discrimination in school enrollment and student discipline. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department Files Consent Decree to Prevent and Address Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline in Meridian, Miss. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:24:36 EDT The Justice Department announced that, jointly with the Meridian Public School District in Meridian, Miss., and private plaintiffs, it has filed a landmark consent decree to prevent and address racial discrimination in student discipline in district schools. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Settlement with Tyson Foods to Address Multiple Releases of Anhydrous Ammonia By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:38:47 EDT The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Clean Air Act (CAA) settlement with Tyson Foods Inc. and several of its affiliate corporations to address threats of accidental chemical releases after anhydrous ammonia was released during incidents at facilities in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska, resulting in multiple injuries, property damage and one fatality. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Departments of Justice and Education Reach Settlement to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment of Students at the University of Montana in Missoula By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 May 2013 13:23:30 EDT The Department of Justice and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights obtained a comprehensive resolution agreement today with the University of Montana-Missoula in Missoula, Mont., to ensure that it responds swiftly and effectively to allegations of sexual assault and harassment by students. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Addresses the Georgetown Cybersecurity Law Institute By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:52 EDT We must work together — the government and the private sector — to build closer and even better partnerships. Only by doing this will be able to make the future Internet a place where we can be more confident that our businesses, our privacy, and our personal finances can operate safely. Full Article Speech
dress Court Approves Consent Decree to Prevent and Address Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline in Meridian, Miss. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 17:05:55 EDT The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi today approved a landmark consent decree filed by the Justice Department, together with private plaintiffs and the Meridian Public School District in Meridian, Miss., to prevent and address racial discrimination in student discipline Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman Delivers Keynote Address at the Global Anti-Corruption Congress By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:34:11 EDT These day-to-day efforts by the Justice Department and our counterparts around the world might not be visible to the public, but the fruits of these efforts are. Full Article Speech
dress Attorney General Eric Holder Addresses the Delta Sigma Theta National Convention Social Action Luncheon By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:41:09 EDT Since that moment – thanks to the work of groups like this one, and the dedication of passionate advocates like all of you – our nation has experienced remarkable, once-unimaginable progress. Full Article Speech
dress Attorney General Eric Holder Addresses the NAACP Annual Convention By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:11:56 EDT Today – starting here and now – it’s time to commit ourselves to a respectful, responsible dialogue about issues of justice and equality – so we can meet division and confusion with understanding, with compassion, and ultimately with truth. Full Article Speech
dress Department of Justice Proposes Remedy to Address Apple’s Price Fixing By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 09:29:53 EDT The Department of Justice and 33 State Attorneys General today submitted to the court a proposed remedy to address Apple Inc.’s illegal conduct, following the July 10, 2013, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decision finding that Apple conspired to fix the prices of e-books in the United States. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Statement by Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer on Remedy to Address Apple’s Price Fixing of E-Books By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 09:52:20 EDT “We’re pleased that the court has issued an order supporting the Department of Justice’s efforts to address Apple’s illegal price fixing conduct. Consumers will continue to benefit from lower e-books prices as a result of the department’s enforcement action to restore competition in this important industry," said Assistant Attorney General Baer. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Department of Justice Announces New Policy to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Workplace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:14:40 EST Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole today announced the release of a new Department of Justice policy for employees addressing the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks on New Policy to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Workplace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:32:17 EST As all of us know too well, domestic violence inflicts severe harm on our society. So many women, men and children in our country – of every background, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation – are damaged by this devastating crime. According to the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 3 women in the United States will experience rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner at some time in their lives. Full Article Speech
dress Court Rejects Banking Associations’ Challenge to Regulations Addressing Offshore Tax Avoidance By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:29:27 EST Today the District Court in the District of Columbia dismissed a challenge filed by the Florida Bankers Association and Texas Bankers Association challenging 2012 amendments to the Department of the Treasury’s interest-reporting regulations. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Assistant Attorney General Stuart F. Delery Delivers the Keynote Address at the CBI Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:30:50 EST "Why is health care enforcement so important? A major reason is the importance of the health care industry itself. From compliance officers to physicians, from corporate executives to nurses and researchers, you contribute to producing the drugs and medical devices on which we and our loved ones rely. Your efforts help to ensure that, when we are sick, the medicines we take will heal us effectively; that when we are in pain, we can obtain relief safely," said Assistant Attorney General Delery Full Article Speech
dress Department of Justice Proposes Remedy to Address Bazaarvoice’s Unlawful Acquisition of PowerReviews By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:14:37 EST The Department of Justice today submitted to the court a proposed remedy to address Bazaarvoice Inc.’s unlawful acquisition of PowerReviews Inc., following the Jan. 8, 2014, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California finding that Bazaarvoice violated Section 7 of the Clayton Act when it acquired PowerReviews, its closest and only serious competitor. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department and Bazaarvoice Inc. Agree on Remedy to Address Bazaarvoice’s Illegal Acquisition of PowerReviews By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:15:50 EDT The Department of Justice and Bazaarvoice Inc. have agreed on a remedy that will address Bazaarvoice’s illegal acquisition of PowerReviews Inc. by requiring Bazaarvoice to divest the assets it acquired from PowerReviews and adhere to other requirements to fully restore competition in the provision of online product ratings and reviews platforms. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Readout of the Attorney General’s Meeting with D.C.-area College Campus Leadership on Addressing Campus Sexual Assault By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 16:20:50 EDT Today, Attorney General Eric Holder met with campus leadership from eight Washington, D.C.-area colleges and universities: American University; Catholic University of America; Gallaudet University; Georgetown University; George Washington University; Howard University; Trinity University; and University of the District of Columbia, to discuss how administrations are addressing sexual assault on campus. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Federal Government and State Attorneys General Reach Nearly $1 Billion Agreement with SunTrust to Address Mortgage Loan Origination as Well as Servicing and Foreclosure Abuses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 2 Sep 2014 11:42:54 EDT The Justice Department, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), along with 49 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia’s attorney general have reached a $968 million agreement with SunTrust Mortgage Inc. (SunTrust) to address mortgage origination, servicing, and foreclosure abuses Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Attorney General Holder Pledges Support for Legislation to Provide E.U. Citizens with Judicial Redress in Cases of Wrongful Disclosure of Their Personal Data Transferred to the U.S. for Law Enforcement Purposes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:42:23 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Obama administration, as part of successfully concluding negotiations on the E.U.-U.S. Data Protection and Privacy Agreement (DPPA), would seek to work with Congress to enact legislation that would provide E.U. citizens with the right to seek redress in U.S. courts if personal data shared with U.S. authorities by their home countries for law enforcement purposes under the proposed agreement is subsequently intentionally or willfully disclosed, to the same extent that U.S. citizens could seek judicial redress in U.S. courts for such disclosures of their own law enforcement information under the Privacy Act Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Department of Justice Announces New Priorities to Address Surge of Migrants Crossing into the U.S. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:49:10 EDT Deputy Attorney General James Cole announced today that the Justice Department will implement a series of steps to help address the influx of migrants crossing the southern border of the United States. These include refocusing immigration court resources to adjudicate the cases of recent migrants; providing support and training to help address violence in Central America; and redoubling efforts to work with other federal agencies and the Mexican government to investigate and prosecute those who smuggle migrants to the United States Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department, Health and Human Services Call for Action to Address Abuse of Older Americans By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:53:44 EDT Today, leaders in the fight against elder abuse announced a framework for tackling the highest priority challenges to elder abuse prevention and prosecution, and called on all Americans to take a stand against the serious societal problem of elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Attorney General Eric Holder to Deliver Keynote Address at Justice Department and Howard University Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:31:56 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder will deliver the keynote address at the Department of Justice’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, Associate Attorney General Tony West, Ambassador Andrew Young and Howard University Interim President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick will also deliver remarks at the event co-hosted by Howard University, on TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, to honor the civil rights movement and celebrate the groundbreaking act Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department Reaches Agreement with City of Newark, New Jersey, to Address Unconstitutional Policing in Newark Police Department By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:31:58 EDT The Justice Department today announced it has reached an agreement with the city of Newark, New Jersey, to address a pattern and practice of unconstitutional policing by the Newark Police Department (NPD). Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Associate Attorney General West Announces $3 Million in Grants to Address Violence Against Women in Rural and Tribal Communities in the Bakken Region By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:15:48 EDT Associate Attorney General Tony West today announced $3 million dollars in grants from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to increase local and tribal capacity to prosecute crimes of violence against women and provide services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking in the Bakken Region of North Dakota and Montana Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Attorney General Holder Announces Next Steps to Address Concerns Regarding the City of Ferguson and St. Louis County Police Departments By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 14:37:15 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Justice Department has launched two initiatives to address concerns about police services in the city of Ferguson and in St. Louis County, Missouri. Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Justice Department Reaches $470 Million Joint State-Federal Settlement with HSBC to Address Mortgage Loan Origination, Servicing and Foreclosure Abuses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:56:24 EST The Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, along with 49 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia’s attorney general, have reached a $470 million agreement with HSBC Bank USA NA and its affiliates (collectively, HSBC) to address mortgage origination, servicing and foreclosure abuses Full Article OPA Press Releases
dress Policy Priorities to Address Opioid Use Disorder By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) struggle to get effective care: Of 2 million Americans with the illness, only 26% receive treatment. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic presents an added strain on the U.S. health care system, it is creating greater hardships for those seeking OUD treatment. Full Article
dress Pew Urges Congress to Promote Patient Matching in Electronic Health Records to Address COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:32:47 -0400 The Pew Charitable Trusts sent a letter May 4 to the leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives urging them to support improved patient matching in electronic health records to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
dress Stronger Cooperation Essential to Address Regional Challenges: APEC By www.apec.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:54:00 +0800 Stronger cooperation is essential for APEC as economies address inequality, environmental health, and the digital economy – the region’s critical challenges – said the APEC Secretariat’s Executive Director Dr Rebecca Sta Maria. Full Article
dress Policies to Address Poverty in America By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Brookings Institution Press 2014 196pp. One-in-seven adults and one-in-five children in the United States live in poverty. Individuals and families living in poverty not only lack basic, material necessities, but they are also disproportionally afflicted by many social and economic challenges. Some of these challenges include the increased possibility of an unstable home situation, inadequate education opportunities at all levels, and a high chance of crime and victimization. Given this growing social, economic, and political concern, The Hamilton Project at Brookings asked academic experts to develop policy proposals confronting the various challenges of America's poorest citizens, and to introduce innovative approaches to addressing poverty. When combined, the scope and impact of these proposals has the potential to vastly improve the lives of the poor. The resulting 14 policy memos are included in The Hamilton Project's Policies to Address Poverty in America. The main areas of focus include promoting early childhood development, supporting disadvantaged youth, building worker skills, and improving safety net and work support. ABOUT THE EDITORS Benjamin H. Harris Melissa S. Kearney Downloads Policies to Address Poverty in America -- Full Book Full Article
dress Webinar: Space junk—Addressing the orbital debris challenge By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:09:27 +0000 Decades of space activity have littered Earth’s orbit with orbital debris, popularly known as space junk. Objects in orbit include spent rocket bodies, inactive satellites, a wrench, and even a toothbrush. The current quantity and density of man-made debris significantly increases the odds of future collisions either as debris damages space systems or as colliding… Full Article
dress The Economic Gains of Cloud Computing: An Address by Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0400 Event Information April 7, 20109:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDTFalk AuditoriumThe Brookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Ave., NWWashington, DC Register for the EventCloud computing services over the Internet have the potential to spur a significant increase in government efficiency and decrease technology costs, as well as to create incentives and online platforms for innovation. Adoption of cloud computing technologies could lead to new, efficient ways of governing.On April 7, the Brookings Institution hosted a policy forum that examines the economic benefits of cloud computing for local, state, and federal government. Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra delivered a keynote address on the role of the government in developing and promoting cloud computing. Brookings Vice President Darrell West moderated a panel of experts and detailed the findings in his paper, "Saving Money through Cloud Computing," which analyzes its governmental cost-savings potential. After the program, panelists took audience questions. Video Cloud Computing a Fiscally Smart MoveCloud Computing Saves Money, Makes Government More OpenCloud Computing Will Fundamentally Change Government OperationsGovernment on Cloud Will Yield Cost-Effective System Audio The Economic Gains of Cloud Computing Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20100407_cloud_computing0407_cloud_computing_kundra_remarks0407_cloud_computing_kundra_presentation Full Article
dress Addressing Export Control in the Age of Cloud Computing By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:58:00 -0400 Executive SummaryThe move to the cloud is one of the defining information technology trends of the early 21st century. By providing businesses, universities, government agencies, and other entities with access to shared and often physically dispersed computing resources, cloud computing can simultaneously offer increased flexibility, reduced cost, and access to a wider array of services. Cloud computing has also created a set of new challenges. For example, the issues of privacy and security in the cloud are well recognized and have been extensively discussed in the business and popular press. However, one critical issue that has received very little attention with respect to cloud computing is export control. In the broadest sense, export control relates to regulations that the United States and many other countries have put in place to restrict the export of various sensitive items, information, and software. There is an inherent tension between cloud computing and export control. While the concept of the cloud is centered on the premise of removing the need to track the details of data movement among various destinations, export control regulations are built largely around restrictions tied to those very movements. If cloud computing is to reach its full potential, it is critical for providers and users of cloud services to address its implications with respect to export control. It is equally important to adapt the export control regulations to reflect the increasing prevalence of cloud computing in a manner that preserves the ability of American companies to benefit from the efficiencies of the cloud while also ensuring that American national security and foreign policy interests are adequately protected. Downloads Download the Paper Authors John Villasenor Image Source: © Valentin Flauraud / Reuters Full Article
dress Webinar: Space junk—Addressing the orbital debris challenge By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:09:27 +0000 Decades of space activity have littered Earth’s orbit with orbital debris, popularly known as space junk. Objects in orbit include spent rocket bodies, inactive satellites, a wrench, and even a toothbrush. The current quantity and density of man-made debris significantly increases the odds of future collisions either as debris damages space systems or as colliding… Full Article
dress Addressing COVID-19 in resource-poor and fragile countries By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000 Responding to the coronavirus as individuals, society, and governments is challenging enough in the United States and other developed countries with modern infrastructure and stable systems, but what happens when a pandemic strikes poor and unstable countries that have few hospitals, lack reliable electricity, water, and food supplies, don’t have refrigeration, and suffer from social… Full Article
dress How to ensure Africa has the financial resources to address COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:31:32 +0000 As countries around the world fall into a recession due to the coronavirus, what effects will this economic downturn have on Africa? Brahima S. Coulibaly joins David Dollar to explain the economic strain from falling commodity prices, remittances, and tourism, and also the consequences of a recent G-20 decision to temporarily suspend debt service payments… Full Article
dress How Congress can address the international dimensions of the COVID-19 response By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:20:50 +0000 Congress and the Trump administration are beginning to pull together the components of a fourth COVID-19 emergency supplemental. The first package included initial emergency funding to bolster foreign assistance programs. In the third package, while containing critical funding for the safety of our diplomatic and development workers, less than half of 1 percent of the… Full Article
dress Addressing Ohio's Foreclosure Crisis: Taking the Next Steps By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:34:06 -0400 Introduction Ohio has already taken important steps to address the state’s ongoing foreclosure crisis, yet the crisis continues, causing distress for thousands of families and individuals, and destabilizing cities, towns and neighborhoods across the state. Therefore, the state, its local governments and private stakeholders need to do still more to deal more effectively with the crisis and its impacts on the state’s housing stock, cities and neighborhoods.What is often termed the “foreclosure crisis” is actually a multi-dimensional crisis, in which the collapse of the housing bubble, the devastation caused by the lax and often irresponsible credit practices that accompanied and perpetuated that bubble, the resulting freeze on commercial and consumer credit, and the worldwide recession are interwoven, and can only with great difficulty be untangled. In Ohio, those forces are further exacerbated by profound changes to the state’s historical economic underpinnings. Ohio cannot solve the crisis by itself, but it can significantly mitigate its impact on people, neighborhoods, and towns and cities. These mitigating efforts will also help preserve the value of homes and neighborhoods in the state, and place Ohio in a stronger position to benefit from the future economic recovery. The paper begins with a short summary of current conditions and the actions the state has already taken to address the wave of foreclosures, followed by a discussion of areas for future action. This discussion will address mitigating both the individual and community impacts of foreclosure, but will give particular emphasis to the critical issue of softening the blow of foreclosure on communities, which up to now has been less of a focus for state action. Downloads Download Authors Alan Mallach Full Article