Bureau of Justice Statistics – Deaths in Custody Statistical Tables, by Christopher J. Mumola, BJS Policy Analyst and Margaret E. Noonan, BJS Statistician. “This site contains a series of data tables describing recent trends in mortality in State prison, local jails and State juvenile correctional facilities. Data are presented over time, by jurisdiction and by… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: July 2007
CIA Issues New Rule on Freedom of Information Act Processing Fees
“On January 8, 2007, the Central Intelligence Agency submitted a proposed rule for public comment on Freedom of Information Act processing fees to the Federal Register. The CIA has reviewed and carefully considered all of the comments that were submitted in response to our proposal. As a result of that review, the CIA hereby issues… Continue Reading
House Committee Passes Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007
Follow up to previous postings on July 2, 2007, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007, on July 18 the House Ways and Means Committee passed the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. House Committee on Ways and Means press release: “During the course of the 16 hearings conducted by… Continue Reading
New Report Shows Environmental Benefits from Green Computers
Press release: “Numerous environmental benefits of buying high-performance, environmentally friendly computer equipment are highlighted in the first annual report issued by the Green Electronics Council this week. The report, called The Environmental Benefits of the Purchase or Sale of EPEAT Registered Products in 2006, states that the purchase of more than 36 million EPA approved… Continue Reading
Climate Science Watch report: Federal NextGen aviation planning is ignoring global warming
“On June 18 Climate Science Watch published a white paper report criticizing the administrations failure to address aviations contribution to global warming in the federal multiagency NextGen aviation planning and development program. The report highlights the administrations inattention to quantifying greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft in strategic planning for the development of the industry, and… Continue Reading
Executive Order Establishing An Interagency Working Group on Import Safety
Executive Order: Establishing An Interagency Working Group on Import Safety – Panel announcement, July 18, 2007 AP: “President Bush on Wednesday established a Cabinet-level panel to recommend how to guarantee the safety of imported food and other products brought into the country and how to police them better.” Related government documents: New International Health Regulations… Continue Reading
Homeland Security 2007 Grants Total $1.7 Billion – First Reponders and Disaster Plan Reports Issued
Press release: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today final Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) awards totaling $1.7 billion, including a total of almost $411 million to the nations six urban areas at highest risk of a terrorist attack: New York City/Northern New Jersey; the National Capital Region; Los… Continue Reading
Homeland Security 2007 Grants Total $1.7 Billion
Press release: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today final Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) awards totaling $1.7 billion, including a total of almost $411 million to the nations six urban areas at highest risk of a terrorist attack: New York City/Northern New Jersey; the National Capital Region; Los… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: 2010 Census, Federal Contracting,VA and DOD IT, State/Local Governments, U.S. Public Diplomacy
2010 Census: Preparations for the 2010 Census Underway, but Continued Oversight and Risk Management Are Critical, GAO-07-1106T, July 17, 2007 Federal Contracting: Use of Contractor Performance Information GAO-07-1111T, July 18, 2007 Information Technology: VA and DOD Are Making Progress in Sharing Medical Information, but Remain Far from Having Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records, GAO-07-1108T, July 18,… Continue Reading
DHS OIG Information Technology Management Letter for FY 2006
Information Technology Management Letter for FY 2006 -DHS Financial Statement Audit (Redacted), OIG-07-53, June 2007 (154 pages, PDF), released July 18, 2007. Continue Reading
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan One Year Summary – White House, July 17, 2007 Fact Sheet: Implementation of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influence – White House, July 17, 2007 Pandemic Flu: Preparing and Protecting Against Avian Influenza – White House Continue Reading
Top 10 Risks Impeding the Adequate Protection of Government Information
Top 10 Risks Impeding the Adequate Protection of Government Information, Sponsored by the Office of Management and Budget and the Homeland Security Department as Directed by the Identity Theft Task Force, July 2007. Continue Reading
