50th News Releases

Assembly adopts recommendations

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The Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States yesterday adopted two recommendations regarding Incorporation By Reference and International Regulatory Cooperation. Follow ongoing recommendation progress on Twitter: www.twitter.com/acusgov #acusrecs. Incorporation by Reference:…
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Council Members Sworn-In at 55th Plenary Session

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Thomasina V. Rogers, Preeta Bansal and Boris Bershteyn were sworn in today at the 55th Plenary Session of the Administrative Conference of the United States. Ms. Rogers, Chairman of the Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission, will serve as the Vice Chair of the…
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RFP: Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments

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The Administrative Conference of the United States seeks proposals by potential consultants for a study of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. Proposals must be submitted by 6:00 pm EST on December 14, 2011 to Jonathan R. Siegel, Director of Policy and Research, at…
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Robert Anthony, Former Chairman and Senior Fellow

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Robert Anthony passed away on November 17, 2011. He was 79 years old. Mr. Anthony served as a former Chairman (1974-79) and Senior Fellow (1982-95, 2010-2011) of the Administrative Conference. He was also a George Mason University Foundation Professor Emeritus, GMU School of Law. His commitment and…
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Malcolm Mason, Senior Fellow

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Senior Fellow Malcolm Mason died peacefully at his home on November 1, 2011 at the age of 101.  Mr. Mason served the Administrative Conference for nearly 30 years as a member and a senior fellow. His expertise and devotion to the Conference's mission of making government work better was…
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Social Security Disability Adjudication Project Request for Proposals

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The Administrative Conference of the United States seeks proposals by potential consultants for a study regarding adjudication in the Social Security Disability programs. Proposals must be submitted by 6:00 pm EST on November 17, 2011 to Jonathan R. Siegel, Director of Policy and…
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What's next in FACA? ACUS launches online, virtual meetings Nov 2

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ACUS has implemented an internet forum, or message board, on its website at www.acus.gov/forum to conduct moderated, online virtual meetings. We are committed to sharing ideas, engaging the public, and providing an intuitive online meeting platform for committee meetings. This online discussion…
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Model Agency initiative launched at www.acus.gov/best-practices

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We are pleased to announce the Model A initiative micro-site, www.acus.gov/best-practices, a key component of our integrated approach to identifying agency best practices, celebrating success stories, and sharing lessons learned in government. We will soon convene the Walter Gellhorn…
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Are you a Model Agency?

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Today Shawne McGibbon, ACUS General Counsel, shared details on the Model Agency Best Practice Initiative on the Federal Drive. The Conference is looking for agency best practices, lessons learned, success stories and good ideas that have been successfully implemented in federal agencies. This best…
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