SUMMARY: The Department of State proposes to revise its regulations
governing the classification of national security information that is
under the control of the Department in order to reflect the provisions of a new executive order on national security information and consequent changes in the Department’s procedures since the last
revision of the Department’s regulations on this subject. [Link]
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Daily Archives: January 3, 2007
Review of Office 2007 Highlights Key New Features and Learning Curve
Walt Mossberg, WSJ free feature: Bold Redesign Improves Office 2007 But Learning Curve May Be Too Steep for Some Users; Ribbon Replaces Menus Continue Reading
EU Security Handbook for Use of Police Authorities and Services at International Events
Via Statewatch.org, “EU: Public order and counter-terrorism: Security handbook for the use of police authorities and services at international events (EU doc no: 15226/1/06, 22.12.06, full-text, pdf). The Council of the European Union (representing the 27 governments) is proposing that the existing handbooks on public order at EU events and that on counter-terrorism should be… Continue Reading
State Dept. Proposed Rule on National Security Information Regulations
Summary: “The Department of State proposes to revise its regulations governing the classification of national security information that is under the control of the Department in order to reflect the provisions of a new executive order on national security information and consequent changes in the Department’s procedures since the last revision of the Department’s regulations… Continue Reading
Article Details Justice Rehnquist's Senate Confirmation Hearings
Registration free article in today’s Legal Times: Rehnquist FBI File Sheds New Light on Drug Dependence, Confirmation Battles, by Tony Mauro, Legal Times, January 3, 2007. Continue Reading
President's Proposals on Balanced Budget and Earmark Reform
President Bush Meets with Cabinet, Proposes Balanced Budget and Earmark Reform, January 3, 2007 Fact Sheet: A Balanced Budget by 2012 and Earmark Reform Increased Tax Revenues From A Strong Economy Coupled With Spending Restraint Will Reduce The Deficit And Balance The Budget, January 3, 2007 Continue Reading
Defense Science Board Report on Nuclear Capabilities
Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Capabilities, Report Summary, December 2006 (58 pages, PDF). “This task force was asked by the Secretary of Defense to consider the issues associated with the current nuclear stockpile, nuclear production complex, management of the nuclear enterprise, and examine plans to transform the nuclear enterprise to… Continue Reading
2006 Compendium of Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Field of IT
2006 Compendium of Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology (December 2006) “A product of ]National Association of State Chief Information Officers] NASCIO’s Recognition Awards program, this compendium highlights the most innovative initiatives and best practices identified from this year’s record number of submissions. Included are the complete nomination materials from… Continue Reading
Privately Funded Congressional Travel Plummets
Press release: “As the House prepares to overhaul its gift and travel rules, the Center for Public Integrity today reported that privately funded travel for members of Congress and their aides has fallen sharply. The decline comes in the wake of a 2006 Center investigation showing that such travel had become a booming industry.” Continue Reading
Updated List of Declared and Potential Candidates for Presidential Race 2008
From CQPolitics.com, this list is updated regularly (as indicated by today’s announcement by retiring Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney that he has officially launched an exploratory committee). Continue Reading
Prescription Drug Pricing in the Private Sector, January 2007
Congressional Budget Office: Prescription Drug Pricing in the Private Sector, January 2007 Continue Reading
DHS Releases Nationwide Interoperable Communications Assessment
Press release: “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released scorecard assessments of interoperable communications capabilities in 75 urban and metropolitan areas nationwide. Interoperable communications involve policies, technology and training that enable law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services from multiple jurisdictions in a common community to effectively communicate within one hour of an incident.”… Continue Reading
