President Bush has nominated Gineen Bresso Beach to fill a vacancy on the Election Assistance Commission.
New Law for Consumer Product Safety Commission
I’ve previously noted the CPSC Reform and Modernization Act. (Visit the CPSC here.) The law contains provisions involving the acceptance of travel and other expenses from those conducting activities regulated by the CPSC. Here’s a press release regarding passage of the bill. According to this report, the law is awaiting President Bush’s signature.
Freddie Drops
According to this report, Freddie Mac has canceled events at the national party conventions.
“As a result of current market conditions and financial considerations, Freddie Mac has withdrawn from participating in both the Republican and Democratic conventions,” said spokesman Doug Duvall.
So instead of wining and dining delegates at a lunch at the Denver Pavilions, Duvall said, the company will concentrate on the basics.
“We are focused on the business of our business — serving American homeowners and renters during one of the most challenging housing economies in history,” Duvall said.