“Welcome to 9/11 Health, a public information web site developed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). This site provides the latest information about scientific research and services for people who may have health problems related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Spanish, Chinese… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2007
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: Potential Economy-wide and Selected Sectoral Effects
“The International Trade Commission’s report provides an assessment of the likely impact of the TPA on the U.S. economy and on specific industry sectors and consumers. The publication, U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: Potential Economy-wide and Selected Sectoral Effects, September 2007 (175 pages, PDF), offers a comprehensive summary of all of the specific provisions in the… Continue Reading
New E-Gov Site Provides Public With Latest Info on Trade Agreements
TradeAgreements.gov is an interagency effort by the United States Government to provide the public with the latest information on America’s trade agreements. A joint effort between the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, State, Treasury and the Office of the United States Trade Representative, this site will be regularly updated with news about existing agreements, as well… Continue Reading
Public Comment Sought on Climate Change Report
Press release: “The U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) today announced a 45-day public comment period for the second draft of a report on the effects of climate change. USDA is the lead agency preparing the report: “Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP) 4.3: The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and… Continue Reading
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2007 Release
Census Bureau: “The Nations international deficit in goods and services decreased to $59.2 billion in July from $59.4 billion (revised) in June, as exports increased more than imports.” Current Issue; Full Report; Individual Exhibits; Supplement Exhibits; Highlights; Notices; Prior Issues and Historical Data Continue Reading
DHS OIG Audit – Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the U.S.
Temporary Admissions of Nonimmigrants to the United States: 2006 (PDF, 8 pages) – “This report examines the number and characteristics of nonimmigrant admissions in fiscal year 2006.” Data on Nonimmigrant Admissions: “Access data on nonimmigrant admissions by class, country, and other characteristics for fiscal year 2006.” Continue Reading
Energy Outlook for September 2007; Electric Power Monthly
From the Energy Information Administration: Short-Term Energy Outlook September 2007 (09/11/2007): “Quarterly short-term energy projections for supply, demand, and price for the major fuels through 2008 for the U.S. International oil forecasts are included.” Energy and Economic Impacts of Implementing a 25-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard and Renewable Fuel Standard by 2025 (09/11/2007): “This report responds… Continue Reading
IRS OIG Audit of Denials of FOIA, Privacy Act, and I.R.C. § 6103 requests
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) – Office of Disclosure Can Improve Compliance With the Freedom of Information Act Requirements, August 31, 2007: “The IRS improperly withheld information from requestors in 4 (4.6 percent) of the 88 FOIA and Privacy Act cases sampled. This represents a small improvement from the results in our Fiscal… Continue Reading
Election Assistance Commission Posts Draft Voluntary Voting System Guidelines
Draft Voluntary Voting System Guidelines: “In approximately two weeks, EAC will launch an online comment tool enabling the public to post and view comments. EAC will notify everyone when the comment feature is available. 09/06/07 – Draft Voluntary Voting System Guidelines Delivered to EAC Letter to EAC from the Development Committee (TGDC) View the Draft… Continue Reading
Scientists Use the "Dark Web" to Snag Extremists and Terrorists Online
“Terrorists and extremists have set up shop on the Internet, using it to recruit new members, spread propaganda and plan attacks across the world. The size and scope of these dark corners of the Web are vast and disturbing. But in a non-descript building in Tucson, a team of computational scientists are using the cutting-edge… Continue Reading
UN Study Finds Suicide Attackers in Afghanistan Often Coerced
“A detailed United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) study of suicide attackers in Afghanistan has found that people, children included, are being coerced or duped into carrying out such attacks. Released on the anniversary of Afghanistans first-known suicide attack, the 9th September 2001 slaying of commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, and just days before the… Continue Reading
Import Safety Working Group Reports Initial Findings to the President.
“The U.S. imports some $2 trillion worth of products from more than 150 countries. This is expected to triple by 2015. HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt, Working Group Chair, reported that for American consumers to continue to enjoy the highest levels of food and product safety, our import safety strategy needs to shift from the current… Continue Reading
