U.S. News reports on a range of new programs sponsored by DHS that leverage innovative technology applications (wikis and blogs) and educational programs to expand and improve the effectiveness of homeland security goals and objectives.
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Daily Archives: October 31, 2006
New LC Country Profiles on Russia and Bulgaria
Library of Congress- Federal Research Division Country Profiles: Russia, October 2006 and Bulgaria, October 2006. Continue Reading
New Report Documents Contributions by Federal Judges to Bush Campaign
From the Center for Investigative Reporting and Salon.com: “At least two dozen federal judges appointed by President Bush since 2001 made political contributions to key Republicans or to the president himself while under consideration for their judgeships, government records show. A four-month investigation of Bush-appointed judges by the Center for Investigative Reporting reveals that six… Continue Reading
Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines: Voluntary Best Practices for U.S.-Based Charities
Federal Register Notice of updated guidelines, October 31, 2006: The U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”)[has] publish[ed] an updated version of its Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines: Voluntary Best Practices for U.S.-Based Charities (“Guidelines”) along with a new Annex. Related Treasury resources on Protecting Charitable organizations Continue Reading
How to Report Possible Voting Rights Violations
The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Voting Section Home Page has a link to a special feature titled, “Election 2006 – How to Report Possible Voting Rights Violations,” providing citizens with the following mechanisms for filing reports: By Calling: 1-800-253-3931(voice)or 1-888-305-3228 (TTY) By Fax: 202-307-3961 Via the Internet: Complete and submit a form detailing… Continue Reading
CBO: Long-Term Implications of Current Defense Plans: Summary Update for Fiscal Year 2007
CBO – Long-Term Implications of Current Defense Plans: Summary Update for Fiscal Year 2007, October 2006 (32 pages, PDF). Continue Reading
EPA Specialized Chemical Research Library Closed
Press release, October 30, 2006: “Without any word to the public, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has closed its specialized library [Office of Prevention, Pollution and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) Library] for research on the effects and properties of chemicals, according to documents released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The librarys unique technical… Continue Reading
Leadership Conference Releases Voting Record Detailing 109th Congress' Civil Rights Record
Leadership Conference Releases Voting Record Detailing 109th Congress’ Civil Rights Record: “As Americans prepare to go to the polls for the midterm elections, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), the nation’s oldest and largest civil and human rights coalition, is releasing its annual Voting Record, which tracks votes on key civil rights legislation for… Continue Reading
HHS and GSA Announce Updated Web Design and Usability Guidelines to Improve Government Web Sites
Press release, October 30, 2006: “HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the publication of the 2006 edition of the popular Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. Based on the latest research, the Guidelines now include over 40 new or updated guidelines and have become a primary resource for government and other Web communicators. The updated… Continue Reading
