OIG Releases Report on Commissioned Corps Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Press Release, February 20, 2007 The Commissioned Corps’ Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita PDF (OEI-09-06-00030), February 20, 2007 Related postings on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: February 2007
Federal Appeals Court Rules Denies Detainees' Use of Habeas Corpus
On February 20, 2007, a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled 2-1 that detainees held at Guantánamo Bay could not challenge their detention, thereby upholding provisions of the Military Commissions Act denying “enemy combatants” the right to file habeas corpus claims in U.S. Court. Related postings… Continue Reading
National Conference of State Legislatures Guide to Real ID Act
The National Conference of State Legislatures posted a Countdown to REAL ID (May 11, 2008) guide that includes links to documents arranged by Federal Issues (including text and history of the Act), State Issues (including a REAL ID State Legislation Database) and Web Resources. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has failed to release… Continue Reading
DOJ OIG Audit of Internal Controls Over Terrorism Reporting
The Department of Justice’s Internal Controls Over Terrorism Reporting, Audit Report 07-20, February 2007, (PDF, 160 pages, Full Report) “…we learned that the collection and reporting of terrorism-related statistics within the Department is decentralized and haphazard. Often the official who reported the statistic gathered it through telephone requests or e-mail to other Department staff. Also,… Continue Reading
Group Announces Plan to Sue USDA For Ignoring Organic Regulations
Press release: “In a letter sent today, the Cornucopia Institute informed the USDA of their intention to file a complaint in federal district court accusing the agency of ignoring the organic regulations, and the intent of Congress, by their failure to enforce the law. The impending lawsuit is just the latest salvo in a seven-year-long… Continue Reading
DOJ Launches First Freedom Project Website
“On February 20, 2007 Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced a new Department of Justice initiative to protect religious liberty: The First Freedom Project. As detailed in a report issued at the same time as the announcement, Report on Enforcement of Laws Protecting Religious Freedom: Fiscal Years 2001-2006, the Civil Rights Division of the Department… Continue Reading
Annual Energy Outlook 2007 with Projections to 2030
Annual Energy Outlook 2007 with Projections to 2030, Report #:DOE/EIA-0383 (2007), Release date full report: February 20, 2007: “The Annual Energy Outlook 2007 presents a projection and analysis of US energy supply, demand, and prices through 2030. The projections are based on results from the Energy Information Administration’s National Energy Modeling System. The AEO2007 includes… Continue Reading
Council on Environmental Quality Sued For Non Disclosure of Global Warming Documents
Press release: “Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has sued the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) today for its failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to global warming science and policy. CREW filed its FOIA request after media reports — including a 60 Minutes piece… Continue Reading
GAO Report on Issues Related to the Structure and Funding of Public Television
Telecommunications: Issues Related to the Structure and Funding of Public Television, GAO-07-150, and Highlights, January 19, 2007. “How to fund public television has been a concern since the first noncommercial educational station went on the air in 1953. The use of federal funds to help support public television has been a particular point of discussion… Continue Reading
U.S. International Trade Commission Has Launched Online New Journal
“The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is pleased to announce its new Journal of International Commerce and Economics series. This new journal is intended to contribute to the public policy dialogue by providing insightful and in-depth analysis. It will provide rigorous, but accessible, articles for readers concerned about the broad range of developments in international… Continue Reading
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Issues Travel Rules
“The House Rules for the 110th Congress changed the travel rules for Members, staff, and outside sponsors. The new regulations, forms, and instructions were released on February 20, 2007 and affect travel starting March 1, 2007. An Advisory Memorandum providing additional guidance regarding travel will be provided soon.” Continue Reading
United Nations Counter-Terrorism Online Handbook
Via UN Pulse: “The newly-launched United Nations Counter-Terrorism Online Handbook showcases United Nations’ system-wide resources and activities in the field of counter-terrorism. The handbook is a collaborative effort of the UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), which brings together 24 UN departments, programmes, funds, offices and agencies that have a counter-terrorism related mandate as well… Continue Reading
