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
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Monthly Archives: May 2007
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
New on LLRX.com for May 2007
Guide to International Refugee Law Resources on the Web, by Elisa Mason Finding Hidden Intelligence in SEC Filings, by Barbara Fullerton and Catherine Whitney Criminal Justice Resources – Clemency Law, by Ken Strutin Faulkner’s Practical Web Strategies for Attorneys, Are You Ready for the Web-Based Office?, by Frederick L. Faulkner IV The Government Domain: State… Continue Reading
TriCipher Consumer Online Banking Study
Press release: “…a recent TriCipher Consumer Online Banking Study, conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research, reveals that consumers would take advantage of more online banking services if banks provided stronger identity protection. The TriCipher Consumer Online Banking Study included 3,349 respondents from a random-sample panel that was representative of the U.S. population. Surprising findings uncovered… Continue Reading
GAO Issues Two Reports on Health Benefits for Injured Military Veterans
GAO Findings and Recommendations Regarding DOD and VA Disability Systems GAO-07-906R May 25, 2007: “As of April 2007, about 26,000 service members had been injured as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), according to the Department of Defense (DOD). Those service members injured in the line of duty are eligible… Continue Reading
