The OMB is withholding support for the CAPPS II Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System due to lack of demonstrative evidence that the system will actually diminish acts of terrorism. Not surprisingly, opposition to the system has again been communicated by a coalition of advocacy groups led by EPIC via a letter to the Select Committee on Homeland Security.
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Daily Archives: March 27, 2003
New Legal Blog Headline Service
From Bob Helmer, news about his new website, Daily Whirl, that offers readers headlines from several dozen legal news and information sites that use xml syndication. The list of available sites is growing, and readers may create a customized page of links for daily viewing. Continue Reading
FTC's Do Not Call Registry to Open this Summer
According to this FTC press release, the Do Not Call registry will be made available over a phased-in eight week period via a toll-free telephone number in June and online in July, to better manage the anticipated demand. Consumers who register can expect their names to be removed from telemarketing records by October 2003. See… Continue Reading
IRS Claims Free File Program is Secure
The IRS reponded to a complaint about privacy violations by H&R Block involving consumers who use the company’s Free File service. The agency contends that the service “…provides consumers with enhanced security and privacy protections.” Continue Reading
President's Executive Order on Classified Info
On March 21, I posted this entry, Executive Order on National Security Info to be Rescinded. On March 25, the President issued Executive Order 12958, Amended, Classified National Security Information. “…the national defense has required that certain information be maintained in confidence in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, our homeland security, and… Continue Reading
The War, Government Contracts and the Money Trail
Iraq rebuilding contracts awarded: “The first contracts for rebuilding post-war Iraq have been awarded, and Vice President Dick Cheney’s old employer, Halliburton Co., is one of the early winners…President Bush Tuesday asked Congress for $489.3 million to cover the cost of repairing damage to Iraq’s oil facilities, much or all of which could go to… Continue Reading
USPTO Proposes Electronic Image Management System
This United States Patent and Trademark Office proposed rulemaking seeks to implement a “beginning-to-end electronic processing of patent applications.” The use of paper in the application process will be replaced by an imaging system to scan all documents and produce digital image files. Continue Reading
Guide to International Law and Iraq
From the Boston University School of Law Library, via the Big Ear, Links and citations to articles and reports related to international law and the crisis in Iraq. Continue Reading
Quick Reviews of Legal Blogs
Jim Calloway offers brief reviews and recommendations for 15 legal blogs, including beSpacific, in this article, Of Blogs, Bloggers and Blawgs. Continue Reading
