Thursday, August 27, 2009

20090827@2131 - IG-GATE UPDATE

Nothing new since Tuesday

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

20090825@2027 - IG-GATE UPDATE

Nothing new since Sunday; we're truly in the dog days of Summer.

Just a reminder: if you know of any documents or reports I missed, please e-mail me. If I add it, I'll give you full credit and a warm thanks.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

20090823@2059 - IG-GATE UPDATE

Nothing new since Tuesday

Friday, August 14, 2009

20090814@2139 - IG-GATE UPDATE

There's been nothing new on the Scandals.

Friday, August 7, 2009

20090807@2009 - Lieberman, Collins, Grassley express 'serious concern' about ITC's IG

http://rsmccain.blogspot.com/2009/08/lieberman-collins-grassley-express.html

20090807@2004 - Senators Seek Answer From ITC About IG

http://spectator.org/blog/2009/08/07/senators-seek-answer-from-itc

20090807@1909 - IG-GATE UPDATE

Some interesting developments in the past twenty-four hours...

1) The Chairman of CNCS has been nominated to be Ambassador to Spain:
20090806@0001 - Nomination of Alan Solomont Sent To Senate
20090807@1450 - Obama selects Weston's Alan Solomont as ambassador to Spain, Andorra

I've also added the press release announcing Mr. Solomont's election to the Chairmanship from back in early February:
200900204@0001 - Boston Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Alan Solomont Named Chair of National Service Agency [CNCS][Alan Solomont]

2) Benjamin Wagner, and not Acting U.S. Attorney Lawrence Brown, has been nominated to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California:
http://ig-gate.blogspot.com/2009/08/200908070001-top-prosecutor-in.html

Also added:
20090101@0009 - Who Is Lawrence Brown?

20090807@1450 - Obama selects Weston's Alan Solomont as ambassador to Spain, Andorra

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/multimedia/x1331800970/Obama-selects-Westons-Alan-Solomont-as-ambassador-to-Spain-Andorra

20090807@0001 - Top Prosecutor In California Eastern District Nominated to be U.S. Attorney

http://www.mainjustice.com/2009/08/07/top-prosecutor-in-california-eastern-district-nominated/

Mary Jacoby reporting:
If confirmed, Wagner would replace Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown, who has been running the office since January, after Bush-appointee McGregor William Scott resigned.

Brown was caught up in the controversy about fired AmeriCorps inspector general, Gerald Walpin. Read our previous report about Walpin
here.

Note: You may have to register with Main Justice to view the full posting.

From Thomas.gov:
Benjamin B. Wagner, of California, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California for the term of four years.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

20090806@2015 - IG-GATE UPDATE

I've found nothing new directly related to the IG Scandals today. I will be looking again tomorrow. I've been accumulating older materials that I will be adding soon.

Special belated tip of the fedora to snaggletoothie for listing this site at the top of his side column--thanks Chris.

20090806@1347 - More controls seen needed on US bailout decisions

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0620022620090806

20090806@1321 - Treasury finalizing TARP lobbying rules

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/06/treasury-finalizing-tarp-lobbying-rules/

20090806@0001 - Nomination of Alan Solomont Sent To Senate

From Thomas.gov:

Alan D. Solomont, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to Spain, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to Andorra.

Note: Mr. Solomont is currently the Chairman of CNCS and was involved in the firing of Gerald Walpin.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009