From the CBO, The Budget and Economic Outlook: An Update, August 15, 2005 (75 pages, PDF).
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Daily Archives: August 15, 2005
Logo and Branding for New Version of IE Browser Debuts
Via the IEBlog, you may view the new logo and branding for the yet to be released IE 7. See also Exclusive: Why Microsoft Rebranded IE 7.0 as Windows IE 7.0 Continue Reading
UK Survey on ID Theft Doesn’t Register High Level of Concern
Press release from Unisys: “Survey results from Unisys Corporation launched [August 3, 2005] reveal that UK consumers’ apathetic attitude to fraud could be helping to perpetuate the rapidly growing identity theft industry, which is now estimated to be costing UK businesses £1.3 billion per year.” Continue Reading
Growing Recognition for Lobbying Clout of ALA
Although not a surprise to members of the organization, as well as special librarians, researchers, publishers, Congress and…in any case, here is a link to an article from the ABA Journal acknowledging the American Library Association’s successful lobbying efforts on issues that include the Patriot Act, DMCA and CIPA. Related reference: CRS report, USA PATRIOT… Continue Reading
No Vacation for Senate Staffers Combing Documents in Preparation for Roberts’ Hearings
From the Chicago Tribune, this article details how some Senate staffers are reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents related to Judge Roberts’ record in preparation for what has become an increasingly contentious showdown leading up to his confirmation hearings. Continue Reading
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The Government Domain: Back to School for Constitution Day, by Peggy Garvin. Continue Reading
Houston Chronicle Columnist Argues In Favor of Public Access to CRS Reports
As long as access is at issue, what is Congress’ excuse?, an editorial by Craig Hines: “Congress should move toward regular release of much of its massive and impressive work product.” Related references: Open CRS Project Provides Searchable Access to Over 8,000 Reports From LLRX.com, CRS Reports – Updated, by Stephen Young. Continue Reading
