New York Times: “The Central Intelligence Agency in 2005 destroyed at least two videotapes documenting the interrogation of two Qaeda operatives in the agencys custody, a step it took in the midst of Congressional and legal scrutiny about its secret detention program, according to current and former government officials…The destruction of the tapes raises questions about whether agency officials withheld information from Congress, the courts and the Sept. 11 commission about aspects of the program.”
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Daily Archives: December 6, 2007
European Commission: A Handbook for Citizen-centric eGovernment
European Commission: A Handbook for Citizen-centric eGovernment – “Issued by the cc:eGov project, this Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of what citizen-centric government services should strive for. It gives recommendations on access to these services, offers front- and back-office solutions and emphasizes the importance of relationship building between those delivering and those receiving the services.… Continue Reading
DOD OIG Audit – Management of the Iraq Security Forces Fund in Southwest Asia
D-2008-026 Management of the Iraq Security Forces Fund in Southwest Asia – Phase III, November 30, 2007 (Project No. D2007-D000LQ-0141.000), released December 6, 2007. Continue Reading
27 EU Member States Ratify Lisbon Treaty
Via Jacques Beglinger: The following texts are now online: ‘Treaty of Lisbon’ in a form ready for execution on 2007-12-13 (287 pages, PDF) The ‘Final Act’ (including the declarations of the Member States) For other languages, see this link Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Planning and Implementation of Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations, DOD Schools
Stabilization and Reconstruction: Actions Are Needed to Develop a Planning and Coordination Framework and Establish the Civilian Reserve Corps, GAO-08-39, November 06, 2007 DOD Schools: Additional Reporting Could Improve Accountability for Academic Achievement of Students with Dyslexia, GAO-08-70, December 06, 2007 Continue Reading
Prisoners in 2006 and Probation and Parole in the United States, 2006
Press release: “The U.S. adult correctional population incarcerated or in the community reached 7.2 million men and women, an increase of 159,500 during the year, the Justice Departments Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today in a new report. About 3.2 percent of the U.S. adult population, or 1 in every 31 adults,… Continue Reading
White House Fact Sheet: Helping American Families Keep Their Homes
White House Fact Sheet: Helping American Families Keep Their Homes, December 6, 2007 – “President Bush outlined steps the Administration is taking to help American homeowners and called on Congress to join him in delivering relief to homeowners in need.” Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at Press Conference to Announce Framework to Help… Continue Reading
Report – Taking Responsibility: Why the United States Must Lead the World in Reducing Global Warming Pollution
Press release: “A report released today by the Washington, DC-based National Environmental Trust demonstrates that many U.S. states individually emit more greenhouse gases than hundreds of developing nations combined. The report, Taking Responsibility: Why the United States Must Lead the World in Reducing Global Warming Pollution (99 pages, PDF) compares annual state emissions data to… Continue Reading
EIA Country Analysis Briefs: Azerbaijan
EIA Country Analysis Briefs: Azerbaijan – “Since becoming independent in 1991, Azerbaijan has attracted significant international interest in its oil and natural gas reserves. Foreign investors are helping the country develop its rich oil and natural gas reserves in the Caspian Sea basin, making Azerbaijan to an important energy exporter over the next decade.” Continue Reading
Oil and Natural Gas Market Supply and Renewable Portfolio Standard Impacts of Selected Provisions of H.R. 3221
Oil and Natural Gas Market Supply and Renewable Portfolio Standard Impacts of Selected Provisions of H.R. 3221: “This paper responds to an October 31, 2007, request from Representatives Barton, McCrery, and Young requesting the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to assess selected provisions of H.R. 3221, the energy bill adopted by the House of Representatives in… Continue Reading
OPM Posts Draft 2008 Salary Tables Online
“The Office of Personnel Management has posted draft 2008 salary tables on its website, based on the presumption that federal employees will receive a 3 percent raise next year. The tables are premised on a 2.5 percent across-the-board base pay increase and a 0.5 percent locality based adjustment.” Continue Reading
EEOC Issues Fact Sheet on Employment Tests and Selection Procedures to Screen Applicants, Workers
Press release: “The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)…issued an extensive fact sheet on the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to employer tests and other selection procedures to screen applicants for hire and employees for promotion…The fact sheet describes common types of employer administered tests and selection procedures used in the 21st century workplace, including… Continue Reading
