Blighted biomass crop assistance program begins again

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A program to financially assist producers of renewable biomass crops is scheduled to restart, despite problems that led to its termination i

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DOE accused of violating federal hiring rules

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SEC too lenient with secrecy requests, says watchdog

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"… inspector general report is calling for changes to the program run by the Farm Service Agency.The Farm Service Agency hastily organized the program to meet a deadline s …"

"… t is calling for changes to the program run by the Farm Service Agency.The Farm Service Agency hastily organized the program to meet a deadline set by President Obama in …"

"… rogram to meet a deadline set by President Obama in 2009. As a result, the Farm Service Agency never developed a handbook, specialized forms, or a program—specific com …"

"… he Office of Management and Budget said the program could begin again. The Farm Service Agency will introduce a new computer system tailored to the Biomass Crop Assistan …"

25 percent of farmers sold loan collateral without permission

By Julie Vorman

The Farm Service Agency, which makes direct loans up to $300,000 to family farmers and guarantees similar loans made by banks, failed to tak

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Judge orders Quicken Loans to pay $2.7 million award in West Virginia fraud case

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Broad reach of new consumer financial agency may fall short in some areas

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Borrower Nightmares: $700 dormitory fee costs family its car

By Amy Biegelsen

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"… ion Lab, fails to properly account for vehicles used by employees (OIG) …"