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
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Monthly Archives: January 2007
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
Medicaid Commission Issues Final Report and Recommendations
Medicaid Commission Final Report and Recommendations, December 2006 (55 pages, PDF). Continue Reading
CRS Report – Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security
CRS Report, Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security, Updated, December 28, 2006. Continue Reading
Treasury IG for Tax Administrations Report on e-File Project
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s audit, The Modernized e-File Project Can Improve the Management of Expected Capabilities and Associated Costs, Issued on December 27, 2006. “The IRS’ plans for processing additional tax forms using the MeF system are uncertain, including plans to schedule development of the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (Form 1040) family,… Continue Reading
Maryland Courts Watcher Blog
Maryland Courts Watcher Blog “posts the synopses of all published opinions issued by the Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals of Maryland and synopses of all opinions that are openly available on the Internet from other courts in Maryland.” Continue Reading
Four Year End DOE OIG Reports Issued
Audit Report, Follow-up of Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride Conversion, December 2006. Audit Report, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Program to Oversee Hydroelectric Dams, December 2006 Audit Report, The Department’s Energy, Science, and Environment Sites’ Implementation of the Design Basis Threat, December 2006 Special Report, Management Challenges at the Department of Energy, December 2006 Continue Reading
Gerald R. Ford: A Tribute
State Department – Gerald R. Ford: A Tribute Memorial Service at Cathedral Recalls Ford’s Achievements Nation Pays Tribute to Ford at U.S. Capitol World Leaders Remember Former U.S. President Gerald Ford Continue Reading
