An expert panel will discuss the impact of proposals to restructure FEHBP and what they imply for both the survival of the program and the broader health system under the president’s health care reform.

Two months ago, the House adopted a budget resolution that outlines the Republican majority's ambitious plans to slow the growth of federal entitlement spending. If implemented properly, entitlement spending restraint can address the long-term fiscal imbalance in a way that promotes economic growth and freedom.

Recent economic research suggests that colleges siphon off a significant portion of federal education aid rather than lowering costs to students

The Federal Reserve will be overburdened and subject to political pressures that may change its current structures and powers and call its inflation resolve into question.

When partnering with outside consultants to turn around a school, schools districts must consider how the work is setting schools up for long-term success.

On April 13, 2012, the US Department of the Treasury released new cost estimates for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Looking principally at actual and projected contractual cash flows, the document concludes that: "Overall, the government is now expected to at least break even on its financial stability programs and may realize a positive return." 

During two closed sessions before the luncheon, committee members discussed the latest in financial regulation issues. At a luncheon briefing following these sessions, SFRC members gave several statements and answered questions.