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Monthly Archives: July 2008
USTR: Seventh Report to the Leaders on the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative
Fact Sheet: 2008 Regulatory Reform Initiative – “The U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (Regulatory Reform Initiative) was established in 2001 as a vehicle to encourage greater economic growth by opening up new business opportunities, improving the overall business environment, and strengthening competition in the marketplace. The Initiative is one of the key components… Continue Reading
The Role of Biofuels and Other Factors in Increasing Farm and Food Prices
The Role of Biofuels and Other Factors in Increasing Farm and Food Prices – A Review of Recent Developments with a Focus on Feed Grain Markets and Market Prospects. Keith Collins, Ph.D. June 23, 2008. Executive Summary “Farm-level prices have increased sharply over the past two years. The index of prices received by farmers for… Continue Reading
EPA OIG: EPAs Key Management Challenges
EPAs Key Management Challenges for Fiscal Year 2008, July 2, 2008: “EPA needs to periodically assess threats to human health and the environment across media to ensure that resources and priorities focus on the highest risks, regardless of the source. Presently, EPAs strategic goals stress reducing risks to human health and the environment from distinct… Continue Reading
Congressional Response Report: Financial Institutions Deducting Fees and Garnishments from Social Security Benefits
Social Security Administration Inspector General – Congressional Response Report: Financial Institutions Deducting Fees and Garnishments from Social Security Benefits, July 2, 2008. “The objective of our review was to determine whether financial institutions (FI) were deducting service fees and garnishments from beneficiaries direct deposit, personal accounts. This report contains information related to the 12 largest… Continue Reading
USDA Food Security Assessment, 2007
USDA Food Security Assessment, 2007 By Stacey Rosen, Shahla Shapouri, Kathryn Quanbeck, and Birgit Meade, Outlook Report No. (GFA-19) 55 pp, July 2008: “According to USDAs Economic Research Service, the food security situation in 70 developing countries is projected to deteriorate over the next decade. The estimates also indicate that the number of food-insecure people… Continue Reading
DHS 2008 Data Mining Letter Report
2008 Data Mining Letter Report (PDF, 46 pages): “This is the third report by the Privacy Office to Congress on data mining. This letter report identifies the data mining activities deployed or under development within DHS, as defined by the Data Mining Reporting Act, and describes the framework the Department will use to report on… Continue Reading
EIA Green Pricing and Net Metering Programs
Green Pricing and Net Metering Programs, 2006 (07/01/2008): “This report provides detailed information on the number of electric industry participants and their customers in these programs for 2006. The number of green pricing customers in 2006 was almost 650,000 nationwide, while the number of net metering customers was less at nearly 35,000.” Continue Reading
Study: Business travelers lose more than 12,000 laptops per week in U.S. airports
Airport Insecurity: The Case of Lost Laptops – Key Findings Prepared by Larry Ponemon, sponsored by Dell, June 30, 2008 Executive Summary: “Everyday business travelers are putting the sensitive and confidential data of their organizations at risk when they travel through airports.” Continue Reading
EPA Debuts New Campaign to Help Drivers Save Fuel, Money and Protect the Environment
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the SmartWay Leaf Campaign to encourage consumers to purchase SmartWay-certified cars and trucks. SmartWay is an innovative partnership among government, businesses, and consumers designed to protect the environment, cut fuel consumption, and improve air quality while reducing greenhouse gases. The national campaign features broadcast, radio,… Continue Reading
Addressing the 2009 Presidential Transition at DHS
Addressing the 2009 Presidential Transition at the Department of Homeland Security, A Report by a Panel of the National Academy of Public Administration For the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, June 2008 (135 pages, PDF) “The Academy Panel has made a number of important recommendations to help DHS with the upcoming… Continue Reading
FDA Update on Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes
Follow up to previous postings on salmonellosis outbreak related to tomato consumption: July 5, 2008 update from the FDA – “Since mid April, there have been 943 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide caused by Salmonella Saintpaul, an uncommon form of Salmonella. At least 130 hospitalizations have been reported.” Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by… Continue Reading
