PBS: “It’s known as the court of last resort — the Supreme Court — where nine judges appointed for life make monumental decisions that govern our everyday lives, from the contents of the nation’s daily newspapers to what we can do in the privacy of our own homes. With immense power and considerable mystery, the… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: January 2007
DOD OIG Unclassified Summary of Equipment Status of Deployed Forces Within the U.S. Central Command
Unclassified Executive Summary from (Classified) Report No. D-2007-049 “Equipment Status of Deployed Forces Within the U.S. Central Command”, January 25, 2007. Continue Reading
Homeland Security Culture Task Force Report
Homeland Security Culture Task Force Report, January 2007 (PDF, 19 pages) and Transmittal Letter, January 23, 2007 (PDF, 2 pages) Continue Reading
DHS Report on Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak
Prioritization of Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak in the United States Working Group Final Report and Recommendations (PDF, 120 pages), January 16, 2007 Continue Reading
DHS OIG Audit on Coast Guard National Security Cutter
Acquisition of the National Security Cutter, U.S. Goast Guard, OIG-07-23 (PDF, 139 pages), January 29, 2007. Continue Reading
Newseum Launches New Website
Press release: “Along with the Web site’s newest features, many of the most popular attractions from the Newseum’s original site make a redesigned return. Today’s Front Pages — the electronic exhibit featuring more than 450 U.S. and international newspaper front pages – – will feature larger front-page images, new sorting options that allow visitors to… Continue Reading
GAO Report Highlights Need for Increased Recycling Efforts
Follow up to previous postings on e-waste, see this GAO report, released today: Recycling: Additional Efforts Could Increase Municipal Recycling, Full text GAO-07-37, and Highlights, December 29, 2006. “Although recycling can generate environmental and economic benefits, the national recycling rate has increased only slightly since 2000, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While local… Continue Reading
Government Secrecy vs. Freedom of the Press
“A new First Amendment Center report examines the rising conflicts between the federal government and the press over matters of secrecy, leaks and threats to prosecute journalists for espionage or treason for reporting classified information. Government Secrecy vs. Freedom of the Press (77 pages, PDF), by Geoffrey R. Stone, a University of Chicago law professor,… Continue Reading
Homeland Security Committee Agenda for 110th Congress
Press release: “Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, delivered a roll out address at the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute. The address, entitled “The Real Deal for Homeland Security, laid out his agenda for the 110th Congress.” Continue Reading
NRC Approves Final Rule Amending Security Requirements
Press release: “The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission today approved a final rule that enhances its security regulations governing the design basis threat (DBT) the latest in a series of actions addressing security at nuclear power plants. This rule, the first of several planned rules related to security, imposes generic security requirements similar to those… Continue Reading
GAO Report on Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Prevention Is the Key to Minimizing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Recovery Efforts, Full-text GAO-07-418T, and Highlights, January 29, 2007. Related postings on hurricanes Katrina and Rita Continue Reading
Investment Bank and Securities Dealing Receipts Up 25 Percent
Investment Bank and Securities Dealing Receipts Up 25 Percent, Census Bureau Reports: “Revenue in the investment banking and securities dealing industry reached $158.9 billion in 2005, a 25 percent increase from $127.3 billion in 2004, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This industry is rebounding from two years of declining… Continue Reading
