Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Preserving Prosecutorial Independence: Is the Department of Justice Politicizing the Hiring and Firing of U.S. Attorneys? Part III, March 29, 2007.
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Daily Archives: March 28, 2007
National Information Center Provides Financial Data on Domestic and Foreign Banks Operating in U.S.
“The National Information Center (NIC) is a central repository of data about banks and other institutions for which the Federal Reserve has a supervisory, regulatory, or research interest, including both domestic and foreign banking organizations operating in the United States. This web site provides access to NIC data, allowing the public to search for detailed… Continue Reading
MRI Detects Cancers in the Opposite Breast of Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
National Cancer Institute press release: “Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of women who were diagnosed with cancer in one breast detected over 90 percent of cancers in the other breast that were missed by mammography and clinical breast exam at initial diagnosis, according to a new study. Given the established rates of mammography and clinical… Continue Reading
Global Information Technology Report 2006-2007
World Economic Forum press release: “For the first time, Denmark tops the rankings of The Global Information Technology Report 2006-2007‘s Networked Readiness Index, as a culmination of an upward trend since 2003. Denmark’s outstanding levels of networked readiness have to do with the countrys excellent regulatory environment, coupled with a clear government leadership and vision… Continue Reading
New FDA Website Warns Against Buying Accutane and Generic Versions Online
Press release: “FDA put together this Web site to alert you to the risks of buying Accutane (isotretinoin) over the Internet. This Web site is for educational purposes only.” “The FDA is launching a special web page to warn consumers about the dangers of buying isotretinoin (Accutane) online. Isotretinoin is a drug approved for the… Continue Reading
Specially Designated Nationals List Updated
U.S. Treasury, Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN) Last Updated – March 28, 2007 What changed on the list when it was last updated? Text version of the SDN list SDN List Sorted by OFAC Sanctions Program Archive of changes to the SDN list Related report: Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights – The OFAC List: How… Continue Reading
House Intelligence Committee Hearing – National Security Letters
National Security Letters Hearing, March 28, 2007. Panel 1: Witnesses – The Honorable Glen A. Fine, Inspector General, Department of Justice – Mr. John Pistole, Deputy Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation – The Honorable Kenneth L. Wainstein, Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of Justice Panel 2: Witnesses – Prof. Viet Dinh, Georgetown University… Continue Reading
White Paper Addresses Legal Education and the Promise of Technology
New Skills, New Learning: Legal Education and the Promise of New Technology, by Gene Koo, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, March 26, 2007. “A large majority of lawyers perceive critical gaps between what they are taught in law schools and the skills they need in the workplace, and appropriate technologies… Continue Reading
CRS Memo – Meetings. Conferences as "Political Activities" in a Federal Office, and Hatch Act" Considerations
CRS Memo – Meetings. Conferences as “Political Activities” in a Federal Office, and Hatch Act” Considerations, March 26, 2007 (11 pages, PDF). See also Hearing Investigates Allegations of Misconduct at GSA. March 28, 2007 Continue Reading
Sustaining America's Fisheries and Fishing Communities: An Evaluation of Incentive-Based Management
Press release: “Environmental Defense today released the results of a landmark study that provides a clear roadmap for rebuilding fishing stocks and restoring fishing communities. Entitled “Sustaining Americas Fisheries and Fishing Communities,” this research details how Limited Access Privilege Programs (LAPPs), or “catch shares,” save fishing stocks and help restore fishing communities by offering clear… Continue Reading
DOJ Released Documents Regarding US Attorney Firings
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