Defense: FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations, updated September 17, 2007 Presidential Claims of Executive Privilege: History, Law, Practice and Recent Developments, updated September 17, 2007 Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process, updated September 12, 2007 Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy,” updated September 10, 2007 Extraterritorial Application of American Criminal Law,” updated September 10, 2007 [reports… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2007
List of Federal Agency Internet Sites Partnership Renewed
“GPO is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Troy H. Middleton Library of Louisiana State University through 2010. Originally signed in 2001, this partnership provides for Federal depository library access to the List of Federal Agency Internet Sites Web site. Based on the U.S. Government Manual, the List directs users to… Continue Reading
Court Rules Unconstitutional Two Provisions of FISA
EFF: “Today, Judge Ann Aiken of the Oregon Federal District Court ruled that two provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), “50 U.S.C. §§ 1804 and 1823, as amended by the Patriot Act, are unconstitutional because they violate the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.” Continue Reading
Dell is First Major Computer Company to go Carbon Neutral
Press release: “Dell today became the first major computer manufacturer to commit to neutralizing the carbon impact of its worldwide operations, a significant extension of its global climate policy and environmental stewardship. Never before in the history of business have we seen such a critical need to build a worldwide community dedicated to improving the… Continue Reading
Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2007 National Health Interview Survey
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2007 National Health Interview Survey (Released 9/26/2007) Complete copy of release 9/26/2007 in PDF, 107 pages Continue Reading
Hearing of Senate Committee On Appropriations – President's FY 2008 Supplemental Request for Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service: “President Bush will ask Congress for another $42 billion to fund operations in the war on terror in fiscal 2008, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the Senate Appropriations Committee today…The request brings the total supplement for fiscal 2008 to $190 billion, Gates said. I urge the Congress to approve the… Continue Reading
National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2007
StaySafeOnline.org: “The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a consortium of government agencies and private industry sponsors, is proud to designate October 2007 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). National Cyber Security Awareness Month is a national campaign designed to increase the public’s awareness of cyber security and cyber crime issues so that users can… Continue Reading
Department of Defense Reports on Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
Press release: “DoD recently sent Congress a corrective action plan to improve mental health care for service members and their families. The plan addresses findings and recommendations presented to DoD by the Task Force on Mental Health in a June 12, 2007, report.” Department of Defense Plan to Achieve the Vision of the DoD Task… Continue Reading
Google Video Alerts
Official Google Blog: “Video Alerts enables you to specify any topics or queries of interest so we can deliver interesting and relevant videos on a daily, weekly, or as-it-happens basis (your choice) to you via email. To start receiving Video Alerts, you can visit the Google Alerts homepage directly or set up the alert during… Continue Reading
State Department Launches First Blog
“Welcome to the State Department’s first-ever blog, Dipnote…With the launch of Dipnote, we are hoping to start a dialogue with the public. More than ever, world events affect our daily lives–what we see and hear, what we do, and how we work. I hope Dipnote will provide you with a window into the work of… Continue Reading
Senate Judiciary Hearing: Strengthening FISA: Does the Protect America Act Protect Americans' Civil Liberties and Enhance Security?
Hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Strengthening FISA: Does the Protect America Act Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties and Enhance Security? Tuesday, September 25, 2007. [Link to witness statements] September 25, 2007: DNI Statement for the Record – Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on FISA Related postings on FISA and Protect America Act Continue Reading
Regional and State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)
Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Technical Note Table 1. Civilian labor force and unemployment by census region and division, seasonally adjusted Table 2. Civilian labor force and unemployment by census region and division, not seasonally adjusted Table 3. Civilian labor force and unemployment by state and selected… Continue Reading
