09/13/11 First County Bank's Rey Giallongo Invites Greenwich Residents To An Open Forum for Business Leaders to Discuss the Local Economy on Sept. 22

PUBLIC ADVISORY

FIRST COUNTY BANK OPEN FORUM BUSINESS BREAKFAST

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:30 a.m.

Stamford Plaza Hotel

WHY:

An opportunity for business leaders to pose questions and discuss topics of interest to the community. Themed, “Banking on Mutual Interest,” the breakfast is designed as an open forum for audience members to pose questions about the state of the economy. The success of local businesses, banks and the surrounding communities are closely intertwined. This event is a platform to foster an open dialogue to help Fairfield County businesses thrive in the future.

WHAT:

First County Bank will host a forum about the state of the economy and how it affects businesses in this region. This open forum is hosted by Rey Giallongo, the recently appointed chairman and CEO of First County Bank. Joining Giallongo will be financial experts in the areas of business banking, trust and investments, and mortgage lending. They will answer audience questions pertaining to profitability, investment mix and the rate picture.

WHO:

Panelists include:

· Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO, First County Bank

· Kathy Harris, president and COO, First County Bank

· Rick Zaremski, sr. vice president business banking, First County Bank

· Dave Metzgar, first vice president and senior trust officer, First County Bank

· Jennifer Lima, assistant vice president mortgage originator, First County Bank

WHEN:

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011

7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Stamford Plaza Hotel

2701 Summer St.

Stamford, Conn. 06905

RSVP:

Call 203.462.4249 or email ahardy@firstcountybank.com

PARKING:

Parking is available behind the hotel.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Jason Kannon

Creative Partners

203.705.9203

One Stamford Landing

62 Southfield Avenue, Suite 110

Stamford, CT 06902

09/13/11 Sparkman And Stephen Rents Class B Office Space In Greenwich And Then Sends Out A Pretentious And Snobby Press Release

Sparkman & Stephens recently relocated to Greenwich, Conn., after 82 years of continuous operation in New York City, the company announced.

“Our principal motivation for the move is to be closer to the sailing communities and boatyards of Long Island Sound and New England, and also where many of our clients spend their leisure time, rather then their working hours,” the company said in a statement.

The new address is: Sparkman & Stephens, 170 Mason St., Greenwich, Conn. 06830. Phone: (203) 687 4700.

07/13/11 GOP Political Operatives And U.S. Senate Hopefuls: Linda McMahon And Christopher Shays To Headline Greenwich GOP's Big Annual Clambake

Linda McMahon and Christopher Shays will speak at the 80th annual Greenwich Republican clambake event, along US Senate hopeful Brian K. Hill, the only declared candidate in the race on the Republican side.

Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker, whose name has also been bandied about for the seat of retiring incumbent Joe Lieberman, is also scheduled to attend.

Mr. Hill, who practices law in Hartford, is a former U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps officer who lives in Windsor.

Mr. Walker founded the Comeback America Initiative, an advocacy group for fiscal responsibility based in his adopted hometown of Bridgeport, where he bought Shays' former house.

Mr. Shays the former 21-year congressman from Fairfield County.

Mrs. McMahon is the wrestling executive-turned-unsuccessful candidate for Senate in 2010, when she spent $50 million of her personal fortune in a loss to fellow Greenwich resident and Democrat Richard Blumenthal.

With Mr. Shays and Mrs. Mcmahon in the same race it looks like Greenwich Republicans are at a rough primary between the two big time Republicans.

THE FIX IS IN.....

To try to spice up the Greenwich Republican event this year, organizers who support Ms. McMahon have decided to conduct a presidential straw poll for the first time ever among the local Republican attendees.

Tickets to the event, which runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Greenwich Point clambake area, are $45 per person. The menu choices include lobster, steak, swordfish, chicken or a vegetarian meal. The candidates are scheduled to speak at 2 p.m.

Starving Greenwich Time reporters like Niel Vigdor will probably once again throw all journalistic standards aside and don a lobster bib and dine for free with the Greenwich Republican leaders.

Then Greenwich Time reporter Niel Vigdor, will pick the steak seafood from between his teeth and run off to the Greenwich Time offices to excitedly report ....

THIS JUST IN TO THE GREENWICH TIME NEWSROOM

BREAKING NEWS: "Linda McMahon Came Out On Top In Greenwich Clambake Straw Poll!!!! WOOT!!! WOOT!!! WOOT!!!"

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09/13/11 What's Wrong With This Answer About The PCB's That Innocent Students At Greenwich High School Are Exposed To?

The Town Attorney was asked the following question on my behalf at the MISA Forum at Greenwich High School on September 7, 2011:

"Where can one find the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared

by The Town of Greenwich for the MISA project, as well as the

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?

"Are new ones required for PCB remediation?"

Please listen to this recording to hear the official answer.

"No Additional EIS or SWPPP Required"

What's wrong with the answer?

This is not the first time I have asked to see the EIS and SWPPP. Both documents, along with literally hundreds of others, are required by The Clean Water Act. They must be submitted to The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency and The Planning and Zoning Commission where they can be publicly reviewed prior to any vote by any public agency at any public meeting.

• There is no MISA EIS.
• There is no MISA SWPPP.
• There are no required Army Corps of Engineers permits.
• There are no required Environmental Protection Agency permits.
• There are no required CT-DEEP permits.
• Documents required by The Greenwich Town Charter were not submitted.
• Abutting property owners were not properly notified.
• MISA is not eligible for state aid.
• Because The Town of Greenwich started the MISA project without first obtaining all required permits, it is now responsible for all remediation costs on it's own property; on abutting properties; on downstream properties; on coastal properties; and in Long Island Sound, regardless of who put the contaminants on the high school grounds, or when.
• The Town is also subject to fines ranging up to $25,000 per day per violation for as long as The Town has owned the high school property until all remediation has been completed and all permits properly obtained.

Following are the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency "Director's Report Minutes" filed on August 22, 2011:

"Director's Report Minutes, August 22, 2011

"August 2011 Summary Report

"Agency members were reminded that in April 2010, the Agency issued a permit to the Greenwich Board of Education to construct an auditorium and perform parking modifications. At the time of this Agency's review, very little public attention was given both in opposition or support of the project publicly known as MISA (music instructional space and auditorium). Delays caused by multiple design revisions requested by the Agency, and the failure to submit standard checklist materials resulted in the project exhausting the 130-day action period. Faced with the choice of denying the application for incompleteness and timeliness, the Agency instead chose to issue a permit contingent on specific tests being performed in advance of any MISA related improvements commencing on site. Despite stern warnings to the project team and Superintendant of Schools regarding the accelerated pace of the project and minimal attention to environmental affairs, the permit remained idle until a period nearing the end Of May 2011. Weeks prior to the July 2011 start date, tests required to confirm the functionality of the storm basin were conducted and determined that the chosen bio-retention basin would not operate as designed. It was also determined that its construction would require removal of ledge and 20 mature trees. After concluding the basin presented a material modification not previously considered by the Agency, the Director concluded the revised basin would require further Agency review.

"Alternatively, the MISA Building Committee was informed a modification application would not be necessary should they elect to install particle separators in the southern parking area. For reasons not shared with Agency staff, the committee chose to install the particle separators, but has since continued a campaign of blaming the Agency for early project overruns. The Agency was also informed that staff was initially unaware of the Hazmat discovery during the excavation of the western parking area. To date, Staff has found communication of critical information has been slow, and until recently, little attention has been given to the environmental concerns presented by development of this site. The Director is encouraged by recent communication which has followed specific directives provided by the Town finance arm. The Agency staff will remain closely involved in the monitoring of activities related to the extensive remediation effort, but for now will cede regulatory oversight to the appropriate State and Federal Agencies. "

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Effros

Bill@Effros.com

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09/13/11 Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (10 stories) - Ten years after: Memories of 9/11 are still fresh in Greenwich woman's mind

Greenwich - News September 13, 2011 See Greenwich Weather Ten years after: Memories of 9/11 are still fresh in Greenwich woman's mind (Greenwich Citizen) In this Sept. 11, 2001 file photo, the south tower begins to collapse as smoke billows from both towers of the World Trade Center, in New York. Greenwich remembers 9/11 attacks in annual service (Greenwich Citizen) U.S. Navy Captain Mark Turner witnessed the horror of 9/11 firsthand when he saw his military comrades die as American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon . Jury selection for witness-tampering trial delayed despite defense protests (NewsTimesLive) A Superior Court judge, over the objections of the defense, ruled Friday in favor of a request to delay jury selection in the witness-tampering trial of convicted murderer and former Greenwich resident Marash Gojcaj. Brooklyn man tries to buy $23,000 Rolex watch with fraudulent credit cards at Betteridge (theoriginalgreenwichdiva) Greenwich police arrested a New York City man over the weekend for attempting to use fraudulent credit cards in a Greenwich Avenue jewelry store. Emeli Kwasi Attipoe, of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with three counts of unlawful completion/reproduction of a credit card, four counts of second-degree forgery, one count of interfering with an officer and one count of criminal attempt at first-degree larceny. Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud in Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich) A Brooklyn, N.Y., man was arrested at Betteridge Jewelers on Greenwich Avenue Saturday when he tried to buy a Rolex watch using two fraudulent credit cards, police said. Rye Man Found Dead in Stamford, Fairfield Bridge Reopens, Bikers Pay Tribute to 9/11 First Responders (Patch) Stamford: An unidentified Rye man was found dead by Greenwich police in Mianus River Park on Sunday night between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. According to Stamford police, the 53-year-old man was found hanging from a tree and that the bike he used to ride through park on a regular basis was found next to him.A Fairfield: After 15 frustrating months, the ... (more) State Supreme Court to take up case of ex-NFL player from Greenwich (NewsTimesLive) The Connecticut Supreme Court will take up a lawsuit claiming fraud by ex-NFL player and Greenwich investment firm founder Bob Simms against his ex-wife's lawyers. Greenwich man commits suicide in Mianus River Park (theoriginalgreenwichdiva) Police in both Stamford and Greenwich are investigating the death of a Greenwich man whose body was found Sunday night in the Mianus River Park. Greenwich police began searching the park after the man, who enjoyed mountain biking in the park, was reported missing. Greenwich Man Found Dead in Stamford (The Daily Stamford) A 53-year-old Greenwich man was found dead on the Stamford side of the Mianus River Park late Sunday night. Naugatuck Author Publishes 'Man Overboard' About 2005 Murder in Greenwich (Patch) When one writes a book review, it's a good idea to be objective. Or at least pretend to be impartial.

09/13/11 The Associated Press Is Reporting: Governor Malloy appoints members to Irene review panel

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has appointed eight members to a panel that will review how the state, municipalities and the utilities responded to Hurricane Irene, which hit the state as a tropical storm Aug. 28.

Malloy's office announced the appointments Tuesday. They include members from the fields of disaster relief, the military, municipal government, non-profits and unions.

The panel, known as S.T.O.R.M Irene, will also look at the state's preparedness. Malloy says he wants an "honest assessment" of what was done right, what could have been done better and what needs to be done next time.
State lawmakers are also expected to announce dates for a legislative hearing about response to the storm.

Meanwhile, two additional FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Thursday in East Haven and Guilford, for a total of 11.

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09/13/11 The Greenwich First Selectman Report

News Reports About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

Dawning of the Day - Greenwich High School remembers September 11th Patch.com He was flanked be First Selectman Peter Tesei, an honor guard and GHS staff members. A moment of silence began at 10:28 AM - to coincide with the collapse ...

A Recently Updated Web Page About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

Tesei and Blankley agree to multiple debates in first selectman's ... Peter Tesei and John Blankley can agree on at least one thing -- to debate. The foes in the first selectman's race, Tesei the second-term Republican incumbent ... www.greenwichtime.com/.../Tesei-and-Blankley-agree-to-mult...

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09/13/11 America's 911 Foundation Recognize Greenwich Police [VIDEO] and more from Greenwich Patch

Today 82° 63° Tomorrow 80° 58° September 13, 2011 Your News September 13, 2011 America's 911 Foundation Recognize Greenwich Police [VIDEO] Barbara Heins | Sep 13, 2011 | 0 Comments Department's motor unit receives new motorcycle after escorting national memorial tour. Dawning of the Day - Greenwich High School remembers September 11th Sue Rogers | Sep 13, 2011 | 0 Comments Students and staff gather for a powerful ceremony. Fall Updates on The Ave Meg Nolan van Reesema | Sep 13, 2011 | 0 Comments Lots of changes on The Ave - Some good, some not-so-good, but all carry the spirit of fall. Greenwich Scores and Standings, Sept 13 Bob Birge | Sep 13, 2011 | 0 Comments Your interactive, daily digest for all Greenwich scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports Apparent Mianus River Park Suicide from Rye, NY [Update] Jamal Powell | Sep 12, 2011 | 0 Comments Fifty-three-year-old originally said to be from Greenwich. See more News »

09/13/11 New Affordable Housing Urged in Fairfield County And More News From The Daily Greenwich

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New Affordable Housing Urged in Fairfield County
by Richard Weizel | 09/13/11
	FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Housing costs have risen so much in Fairfield County that college graduates can't afford to live where ... READ MORE

Martin L. Nigro, Retired Judge From Greenwich
by Anna Helhoski | 09/12/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – Martin L. Nigro, a lifelong resident of Greenwich and state Superior Court judge, died Sept. 5. He was 82. ... READ MORE

Resident Makes Tribute to Greenwich 9/11 Victim by Anna Helhoski | 09/12/11

GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich resident and Youtube user savetheinfidels made this video tribute to ... READ MORE

Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud in Greenwich
by Anna Helhoski | 09/12/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – A Brooklyn, N.Y., man was arrested at Betteridge Jewelers on Greenwich Avenue Saturday when he tried to buy a ... READ MORE

Rye Man Found Dead in Stamford Park by Anthony Buzzeo | 09/12/11

STAMFORD, Conn. — A 53-year-old man from Rye, N.Y., was found dead on the Stamford side of the Mianus River Park late Sunday night. ... READ MORE

09/13/11 LAST CHANCE: DON'T WAIT! SEATS ARE GOING QUICKLY - AJC's David Harris at Temple Sholom - September 15th at 7:30pm

LAST CHANCE: SEPTEMBER 15th, 2011 at 7:30pm AJC's David Harris at Temple Sholom DON'T WAIT! SEATS ARE GOING QUICKLY. From May through August 2011, David Harris has conducted over 250 meetings with high level officials from 68 foreign governments - including all 27 member states of the European Union - to prevent the Palestinian Authority from bypassing negotiations or further imperiling the prospects for peace. He will discuss the recent revolutions throughout the Middle East and the UN General Assembly discussions on UDI - the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by the Palestinians. Join us to learn about the possibilities and perils of the Middle East protests and the Palestinian unilateral action at the UN, and get a behind-the-scenes perspective that will go beyond what is reported in the media. Please consider supporting this program by becoming: a Patron at $360 a Sponsor at $180 a Friend at the amount of your choice. All net proceeds go to support Israel Education and Advocacy programs at Temple Sholom.

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09/13/11 Greenwich Roundup introduces Greenwich residents to ideas not yet imagined, issues not yet confronted and viewpoints not yet expressed

Greenwich Roundup's daily aggregation of press releases, reports, and other news items from the web pages of 2,300 federal agencies, Capitol Hill offices, and interest groups (including thinktanks and watchdog organizations) of every imaginable purpose and persuasion.

Editor's Selections:

Up your nose. The first clinical test using a specially designed pump to deliver insulin through the nose may be a significant breakthrough for combating Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, the National Institute on Aging announced. Researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System led the preliminary study of 104 people.

Air Force doesn't bomb in New Haven. After an absence of 54 years, the Air Force ROTC is returning to the Yale University campus, the U.S. Air Forceannounced. An agreement to bring Navy ROTC back to Yale is also in the offing. The last ROTC unit at Yale was disbanded in 1969 during the height of the Vietnam War

White House President Weekly address: Remembering September 11 Remarks on the American Jobs Act Presidential Memorandum Revisions to the Unified Command Plan 2011 American Jobs Act of 2011 Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act Presidential Proclamation National Health Information Technology Week Press Secretary Press briefing by Press Secy. Carney and OMB Director Lew Message from the President to Congress on the American Jobs Act of 2011 A section-by-section analysis of the American Jobs Act of 2011 Text of the American Jobs Act of 2011 U.S. Trade Representative issues white paper on using trade to enhance access to medicines Federal Courts 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Akanoc Solutions Inc. (Awards $10.5 million in damages to luxury goods maker for copyright and trademark infringement by Internet seller) Fiore v. Walden (Holds federal agents liable for wrongful seizure of funds which were gamblers' winnings, not proceeds from illegal drug sales) 10th Circuit Court of Appeals USA v. Burleson (Police officer's seizure of handgun and ammunition was not unlawful under the Fourth Amendment) 11th Circuit Court of Appeals USA v. Webb (Upholds conviction of Florida physician for selling controlled substances that were implicated in three deaths) Executive Departments Commerce Highlights key role of education in promoting racial and ethnic equality in science and math education Report: Education supports racial and ethnic equality in STEM Defense Medal of Honor recipient to be inducted into the Hall of Heroes Contract announcements for September 12 Air Force Air Force ROTC unit is established at Yale University Reserve streamlining plans will adjust manpower in three states Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Enlists cyber community for frank discussion on cyber security Defense Casualties Army Staff Sgt. Keith F. Rudd, 36, of Winder, Ga. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Quintana, 30, of Huntington Park, Calif. Northern Command Colorado and North Carolina Air Force aerial firefighters arrive in Texas for firefighting support Education Default rates on federal student loans rose to 8.8% in FY 2009 Health and Human Services New rules are proposed to expand patient access to their health information Awards $8.5 million to 85 community health center programs Food and Drug Administration Announces changes in drug center's oncology office Watkins Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in Soynilla Health Resources and Services Administration Awards Affordable Care Act funds to "beacon" communities National Cancer Institute Scientists provide new insight into rare kidney cancer Researchers find that breast cancer patients with BRCA gene are diagnosed almost 8 years earlier than a generation before Researchers find that chemotherapy is as effective before breast cancer surgery as after Researchers develop novel approach that scores first success against elusive cancer gene National Institute on Aging Pilot trial of insulin nasal spray for Alzheimer's yields promising results National Institutes of Health International genome consortium discovers new genes that control blood pressure Research points to potential therapy for tumor-associated epilepsy Homeland Security Announces "If you see something, say something" campaign partnerships Interior Geological Survey Historical map collection goes online Justice Remarks at the Maxim Healthcare settlement press conference Antitrust Division Canadian national is sentenced for fraud involving New Jersey EPA at Superfund site Antitrust Division Second California aftermarket auto lights distributor to plead guilty in price-fixing conspiracy Civil Division Remarks at the Maxim Healthcare settlement press conference Accenture pays $63.7 million to settle whistleblower fraud lawsuit Criminal Division Three plead guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to the Pakistan Taliban U.S. Attorney - Florida Southern Three high-level Colombian narcotics traffickers are indicted U.S. Attorney - Michigan Eastern Detroit chief administrative officer pleads guilty to corruption and tax offenses U.S. Attorney - New Jersey Maxim Healthcare Services fined $150 million to resolve Medicaid and VA program fraud charges U.S. Attorney - New York Southern Hospital CEO is found guilty of participating in bribery scheme involving three members of the New York legislature Mafia boss and associates are sentenced for multiple murders, racketeering and extortion U.S. Attorney - Pennsylvania Middle Monroe County man enters guilty plea to federal charges related to pipe bomb incidents State Statement of concern regarding Sub-Saharan African refugees and migrants in Libya Transportation Airline on-time performance improved in July USDA Agency and Food & Drug Administration work to provide aid for farmers with flood-damaged crops Announces American cherry producers can now export fresh fruit to the Western Australia market Agricultural Research Service Scientists use commercial enzyme to improve grain ethanol production Food Safety and Inspection Service Cargill Meat Solutions recalls 185,000 lbs. of ground turkey products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Interest Groups Agriculture American Farm Bureau Hot, dry weather shrinks nation's corn crop American Meat Institute Corn supply projections point to higher corn prices National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Proposes two-year moratorium on regulations raising costs for farmers, ranchers and their co-ops Budgets & spending American Academy of Actuaries Actuaries urge super committee to put Medicare on the table Campaign funds Campaign Legal Center Senate appropriations chairman should stave off attempts to repeal or defund presidential public financing system Common Cause Other members of the "super committee" should follow Sen. Kerry's lead and forego fundraising Public Citizen Sen. Kerry knows super committee’s work is too serious to be influenced by wealthy campaign contributors Consumers National Fisheries Institute Americans ate 20% more tilapia last year over 2009 Drugs Marijuana Policy Project Drug czar sends mixed messages on marijuana policy Study suggests teen marijuana use is not affected by medical marijuana Study: Marijuana use by young people: The impact of state medical marijuana laws Economy Association for Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing technology orders are up 102.9% from 2010 Employment American Petroleum Institute Administration overlooks oil and natural gas industry jobs National Business Aviation Association Administration's proposal for business aircraft taxation is at odds with job-creation agenda National Taxpayers Union President’s proposals are unlikely to spur job creation First Amendment Rutherford Institute Federal court prohibits Maryland officials from preventing sales of paintings on Ocean City boardwalk Food safety Food & Water Watch Obama administration finally puts public health ahead of food industry interests in e.coli decision Health & medicine American Dental Association Sugar-free gum and lozenges can also help fight cavities American Heart Association Blacks develop high blood pressure one year faster than whites Health care International Franchise Association Health care law puts millions of jobs at risk for thousands of franchise businesses across the country Military National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Study: Prevalence and risk of homelessness among US veterans Public lands National Parks Conservation Association Report highlights economic benefits of national historical parks in Virginia Report: Making connections: Colonial national historical park enhances economic vitality in Virginia's historic triangle Taxation Alliance Defense Fund 86% of pastors say government shouldn’t regulate sermons under threat of revoking tax exemption Terrorism New America Foundation Since 9/11 Islamist terrorism in the U.S. has been no more deadly than other forms of terrorism Transportation American Road & Transportation Builders Association Road and bridge building costs will increase by more than $100 billion over 20 years without coal fly ash Independent Agencies NASA Seeks undergraduates for research projects in microgravity Offers Shuttle tiles and space food to schools and universities National Interagency Fire Center Raises preparedness level as wildland fire activity continues in Texas and Northwestern states Nuclear Regulatory Commission Sends special inspection team to Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant (Omaha, Neb.) U.S. International Trade Commission Issues follow-up report on economic effects of significant U.S. import restraints Congressional Agencies Congressional Budget Office Estimated impact of automatic budget enforcement procedures specified in the Budget Control Act Congressional Research Service Social media and disasters: Current uses, future options, and policy considerations (September 6) Government Accountability Office Interagency contracting: Improvements needed in setting fee rates for selected programs