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Daily Archives: December 10, 2005
DOJ Staff Recommendations No Longer Possible in Voting Rights Act Cases
Following-up on my December 2, 2005 posting, DOJ Memo Determined Voting Rights Violations Resulting From Texas Redistricting, with two related articles documenting the administration response to the controversy: from today’s Washington Post, Staff Opinions Banned In Voting Rights Cases. and a December 8 article from the Dallas Morning News, Voting-rights friction building inside Justice. According… Continue Reading
The Government’s “Information War” In Iraq Raises Many Questions
News about administration use of propaganda is further documented in this December 10 New York Times article, Military’s Information War Is Vast and Often Secretive. Related link: Lincoln Group press release, December 2, 2005: “Lincoln Group has consistently worked with the Iraqi media to promote truthful reporting across Iraq. Our priority has always been, and… Continue Reading
Online Student Profiles Can Pose Privacy Risks
Too Much Information? Colleges Fear Student Postings On Popular ‘Facebook’ Site Could Pose Security Risks Continue Reading
New FTC Site on Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
Saving Starts @ Home: The Insider Story on Conserving Energy, uses a graphic representing key areas in a home (trash room, garage, utility room, living room, kitchen and attic) from which you may choose to be directed for information on energy saving facts and recommendations respective to each room. Continue Reading
TSA’s Watch List Incorrectly Targets 30,000 Citizens
Tens of thousands mistakenly matched to terrorist watch lists Passenger Identity Verification Form, from the TSA website, with instructions for those citizens whose names incorrectly appear on the No Fly List or Selectee List. Continue Reading
