“Examining The Continuing Crisis In Residential Foreclosures And The Emerging Commercial Real Estate (10:00 AM)

On Monday, November 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol Build, Committee Room 450, 206 Washington Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia, the Subcommittee will hear testimony examining the local characteristics of the ongoing residential and commercial real estate crisis. The hearing will focus on the development and history of the crisis in Georgia, especially with regard to the behavior of the lenders and the absence or inability of state and federal laws to protect borrowers.

“Managing The Thrift Savings Plan To Thrive.” (1:00 PM)

The hearing is intended to examine a host of issues confronting the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board as it upgrades the TSP’s IT infrastructure and security capabilities, and responds to multiple legislative initiatives, regulatory proposals, and a changed financial landscape. The hearing will take place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

“More Than Stamps: Adapting The Postal Service To A Changing World.” (9:00 AM)

The Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine what steps the Postal Service has taken since Congress passed the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 to use its increased flexibility to grow revenue.

“The National Archives’ Ability To Safeguard The Nation’s Electronic Records.” (1:00 PM)

The Information Policy, Census and National Archives will hold a hearing to examine the National Archives ability to safeguard the Nation's electronic records. The hearing will take place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

"Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch: How Did A Private Deal Turn Into A Federal Bailout? Part IV." (10:00 AM)
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Domestic Policy Subcommittee will hold a joint hearing to examine events surrounding Bank of America’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch and receipt of billions of dollars of Federal financial assistance.

"Greater Autonomy For The Nation's Capitol." (10:00 AM)
On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, The Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia will hold a hearing titled: "Greater Autonomy for the Nation's Capitol," in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building

Full Committee Business Meeting (2:00 PM)

The Full Committee will hold a business meeting to markup H.R. 2517, the "Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009." The Committee will also consider several commemorative resolutions and postal naming bills.  The markup will take place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

"Tracking The Money: How Recovery Act Recipients Account For Their Use Of Stimuls Dollars." (10:00 AM)
On Thursday, November 19, 2009, the Committee will hold a hearing titled "Tracking the Money: How Recovery Act Recipients Account for Their Use of Stimulus Dollars." The hearing will take place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

"Afghan Elections: What Happened And Where Do We Go From Here?" (2:00 PM)
On Thursday, November 19, 2009, the National Security and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled: "Afghan Elections: What Happened and Where Do We Go From Here?"  The hearing will take place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.