The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Implementation of the Federal Information Security Management Act, February 22, 2007 (note the full text of the report is not available at this time). Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: February 2007
DNI Annual Threat Assessment to the Senate Armed Services Committee – Transcript
February 27, 2007: DNI Annual Threat Assessment – Senate Armed Services Committee – Transcript (63 pages, PDF) February 27, 2007: DNI Annual Threat Assessment – Senate Armed Services Committee – Statement for the Record (23 pages, PDF) Continue Reading
PHRMA Report – More than 300 Medicines Now In Development to Treat Rare Diseases
Press release: “There are more than 300 medicines currently in development to treat or prevent hundreds of rare diseases, according to a new report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). Genetic Alliance and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) joined PhRMA in releasing the report.” Read the Report (32… Continue Reading
Consumer Survey Shows Growing Importance of E-Health Records
Press release: “The majority of consumers place some importance on whether a physician has electronic health records when choosing a physician and would be willing to pay for the service, according to research results released today by Accenture. The goal of the research, a survey of 600 U.S. consumers and interviews with more than 100… Continue Reading
FTC Reports COPPA Protects Children But Challenges Lie Ahead
Press release: “In a report to Congress, the Federal Trade Commission says the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Commissions COPPA Rule, have been effective in protecting the privacy and security of young children online without unduly burdening Web site operators. The report does not recommend any changes to COPPA or to the… Continue Reading
fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 26 February to 9 March 2007. In accordance with its multi-year programme of work for 2007-2009, the Commission will consider The elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child as its priority theme. Continue Reading
National Drug Control Strategy: FY 2008 Budget Summary
“The Office of National Drug Control Policy’s FY 2008 Budget Summary is a companion document to the National Drug Control Strategy. The Budget identifies resources that support the three key elements of the Strategy and demonstrates an approach where activities to reduce the demand for narcotics are augmented by efforts to stem their supply. (NCJ… Continue Reading
Comprehensive Study Examines Quality of 615 House and Senate Web Sites, Finds Quality Disappointing
“The 2006 Gold Mouse Report: Recognizing the Best Web Sites on Capitol Hill marks the third time that the Congressional Management Foundation has evaluated all Member, committee, and leadership Web sites and recognized the best Congressional Web sites with Mouse Awards.” Press release: “A new report card on congressional Web sites from the Congressional Management… Continue Reading
New EEOC Publication Addresses Employment of Health Care Workers With Disabilities
Press release: “Naomi C. Earp, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced the issuance of a new question-and-answer (Q&A) fact sheet, Questions and Answers about Health Care Workers and the Americans with Disabilities Act, on the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to job applicants and employees in the… Continue Reading
Implementation of the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980: A Report to the Chief Justice
Implementation of the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980: A Report to the Chief Justice: Stephen Breyer; Sarah Evans Barker; Pasco M. Bowman; D. Brock Hornby; Sally M. Rider; J. Harvie Wilkinson III, September 2006, 183 pages. “The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act 1980 Act authorizes any person to file a complaint alleging that… Continue Reading
State Climate Initiatives Are Focus of Pew Center Site
Pew Center on Global Climate Change – What’s Being Done in the States – “Across the country, states and regions are adopting policies to address climate change. These actions include increasing renewable energy generation, selling agricultural carbon sequestration credits, and encouraging energy efficiency. Such policies reduce vulnerability to energy price spikes, promote state economic development,… Continue Reading
Pew Internet and American Life Project Survey of Wireless Internet Access
“The Pew Internet & American Life Project has just released a report that 34% of internet users have logged onto the internet using a wireless connection either around the house, at their workplace, or some place else. The report profiles these wireless users and describes their intensive use of the internet, especially in exchanging emails… Continue Reading
