Documents tagged "Federal"
Found 111 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025215.txt
In this document, a person discusses the US debt ceiling negotiations, European bailout plans, and how large cap growth stocks are affected by these events. The author compares current debt ceiling discussions to a moment in their past when they were frustrated with news reports on similar issues. They also criticize the argument that raising the debt ceiling is necessary for economic stability.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023102.txt
Reid Weingarten is a prominent white collar defense lawyer who has represented high-profile clients such as former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers and film director Roman Polanski. He spoke to the Litigation Daily about his practice, stating that the best lawyers are both legal experts and psychologists, able to understand their clients' emotions and motivations. Weingarten also discussed his work with juvenile offenders through a foundation he co-founded with Eric Holder Jr.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022277.txt
The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The board believes that many employees are unaware of their rights under the statute and that the rule will increase knowledge of the NLRA among employees, in order to better enable the exercise of rights under the statute. The final rule establishes the size, form, and content of the notice, and sets forth provisions regarding the enforcement of the rule. The rule will be effective on November 14, 2011.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019352.txt
This document is a deleted page information sheet from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's response to a Freedom of Information request for civil action case number 17-cv-03956. The list includes pages that have been deleted, with references to specific redactions and reasons for their deletion, such as national security or personal privacy concerns.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018872.txt
This document is a deleted page information sheet from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It lists various pages that have been removed or redacted, with specific details such as page numbers and codes for the type of redaction (e.g. b6; b7C). The pages were likely related to sensitive information, possibly including court orders or other legal documents. There is a code "HOUSE OVERSIGHT 018872" mentioned on one page.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017714.txt
This document discusses proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure in light of the Crime Victims' Rights Act. The author, Paul G. Cassell, a law professor at the University of Utah and a federal district court judge, argues that crime victims should be more fully recognized within these rules. He suggests several specific changes to ensure that victims are treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016801.txt
The document is a capital market outlook from the Chief Investment Office, discussing topics such as macro strategy, global market views, and thought of the week. Paul Morris, Managing Director at Merrill Private Wealth Management, highlights key issues like Federal Reserve policy, global research and development spending, and gold's role as a diversifier in portfolios. The discussion covers the evolving concept of price stability, the potential acceleration of R&D spending due to the U.S.-China tech cold war, and recent tailwinds for gold's performance versus the US dollar.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014972.txt
The document discusses equity volatility insights with a focus on the European Union and United States' equity markets. It suggests monetizing correlation through EU bank dispersion and extracting alpha from summer SPX range as policy and positioning create a "collar" equities. The report also recommends buying in-the-money down and out puts on the S&P, and position for greater dispersion in EU bank sector returns by buying a Dec17 call on an equally-weighted basket of Santander, BNP, ING, Intesa, and Deutsche Bank while selling worst-of calls. The report emphasizes that monetary policy is likely not supportive of substantial equity upside but the "Yellen put" still exists with a lower strike.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014525.txt
The email discusses the investment outlook for the year ahead and reflects on 2016 as a period of uncertainty with economic concerns such as China's growth path, oil prices, and U.S. consumer spending. The author notes that despite these concerns, maintaining a balanced and diversified position led to better performance in the long run. The email also mentions a "mid-cycle slowdown" and includes an image showing West Texas Intermediate spot price and broad trade-weighted dollar value over time.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014498.txt
This document is a newspaper article from December 2016 that discusses tax hikes in the Virgin Islands due to an empty government piggy bank. The article mentions back pay for court-ordered expenses and an increased unemployment insurance rate for businesses. It also touches on topics such as sin taxes, time-share owners, and Puerto Rico.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012718.txt
The document discusses regulatory issues and the burden they place on businesses, highlighting the need for regulatory relief to stimulate job creation and economic growth. The author mentions President Obama's Executive order "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" as a positive step but emphasizes the need for more action from the administration and individual agencies to provide real regulatory relief for job creators. One proposed solution is to strengthen the Unfunded Mandates Relief Act, which requires federal regulators to evaluate the cost of rules and consider alternatives with less cost. The document also mentions that while the current administration has said some of the right things regarding regulations, it has moved in the wrong direction, resulting in a sharp increase in economically significant rules.