Office of the Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2006-March 31, 2007, released May 30, 2007.
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Daily Archives: May 30, 2007
DOJ OIG Announces Expansion of Probe into U.S. Attorney Firings
Press release: “The Department of Justices Office of Inspector General and Office of Professional Responsibility sent the attached letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee today, notifying the Chairman and Ranking Member that the offices are expanding their investigation related to the firings of several U.S. Attorneys to include improper considerations in DOJs hiring of career… Continue Reading
Federal Sentencing Trends Detailed in Sourcebook
U.S. Courts: “Extensive information about criminal cases sentenced under the federal sentencing guidelines is contained in the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s 2006 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics…In FY 2006, 86.7 percent of all federal offenders were men. The average age of offenders was 34.8 years. Thirty-six percent of all defendants sentenced under the guidelines were convicted… Continue Reading
OECD Economic Survey of the United States
Economic Survey of the United States, 29-May-2007: “The US economy continues to grow solidly, though at a slower pace than before. Long term challenges include labour force growth, fiscal sustainability, distortions in the housing market, performance of secondary schools and access to college.” Contents | Executive summary | Continue Reading
GAO Correspondence on Selected Issues Concerning Banking Activities
Information on Selected Issues Concerning Banking Activities, GAO-07-593R, April 30, 2007: “This letter responds to Congress’s request for information on (1) selected federal expenditures, policies, and programs that affect the U.S. banking industry and (2) certain banking industry trends. These include the savings and loan industry crisis, trade finance, tax policies, and profits and executive… Continue Reading
DOD OIG Audit of Air Force KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker Aircraft Program
D-2007-103 Air Force KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker Aircraft Program, May 30, 2007 (Projects D2007-D000AB-0099.000 and D2007-D000PT-0110.000) PDF and Summary. Continue Reading
People, Security and Borders: Impact of the WHTI on North America
“People, Security and Borders: The Impact of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative on North America, a publication of the Network on North American Studies in Canada (NNASC). This study examines the potential security, technological, economic and political implications of the WHTI.” The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Information on the WHTI from the U.S. Department of… Continue Reading
New ATF National Firearms Act Handbook
National Firearms Act Handbook – “ATFs National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch and the National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association (NFATCA) are pleased to announce the publication of the National Firearms Act Handbook. This handbook was developed in partnership by the NFA Branch and the NFATCA with the goal of providing timely and current information… Continue Reading
USAID Releases 10th Edition of NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Press release: “The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released the 10th Edition of the NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) Sustainability Index tracks sector progress of NGOs in 28 countries in Europe and Eurasia. This year’s report identifies significant progress in Central Europe and highlights ongoing… Continue Reading
New Google Street View Lets Users Explore Neighborhoods Virtually
Press release: “…new innovations for Google Maps…offer a whole new perspective on search: Street View and Mapplets. Available on Google Maps at maps.google.com, Street View and Mapplets further Google’s commitment to provide users with the most innovative maps available online and developers with new tools for creating and sharing geographic content. Street View is a… Continue Reading
Recent CRS Reports on Iran, Food Safety, WTO, Lobbying Reform Legislation, Immigration Fraud, Africa Command
Iran’s Influence in Iraq, Updated May 22, 2007 Immigration Fraud: Policies, Investigations, and Issues, Updated May 17, 2007 Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa, May 16, 2007 Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, Updated May 15, 2007 International Reaction to the Palestinian Unity Government, May 9, 2007… Continue Reading
DHS OIG Report on 2004 Airline Security Incident Released Via FOIA Request
Washington Times: The inspector general for Homeland Security late Friday released new details of what federal air marshals say was a terrorist dry run aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 327 from Detroit to Los Angeles on June 29, 2004. Several portions of the report remain redacted. The release stems from a Freedom of Information request by… Continue Reading
