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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Treasurer Cabral Remarks at Launch of Multi-Media Campaign on Credit
News release: “Credit can be a helpful tool for a healthy, prosperous financial existence. But all too often, many Americans fall prey to the pitfalls of not using credit wisely. This is especially true for young Americans who may have a less thorough understanding of credit and who tend to think less about the consequences… Continue Reading
New on LLRX.com: Commentary on New FBI Anti-Terror Guidelines
Commentary: New FBI Anti-Terror Guidelines – Beth Wellington’s commentary focuses on congressional and public response to the guidelines, related public surveillance actions, and on ramifications to civil liberties now and in future. Continue Reading
CBO: U.S. Policy Regarding Pandemic-Influenza Vaccines
CBO – U.S. Policy Regarding Pandemic-Influenza Vaccines, September 2008 “The possibility of an influenza pandemic is cause for concern among policymakers, public health experts, and the worlds populations. Against that prospect, in 2005, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a plan that includes a series of measures, first to monitor the spread… Continue Reading
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement returns more than 1,000 artifacts to Iraq
News release: “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement repatriated more than 1,000 cultural antiquities that had been seized for false declaration of country of origin to the Government of Iraq. The items included terra cotta cones, figurines, coins and remnants of cuneiform tablets. Import restrictions apply to any cultural property of Iraq. ICE handles investigations into… Continue Reading
Pew Survey: Use of Cloud Computing Applications and Services
“Some 69% of online Americans use webmail services, store data online, or use software programs such as word processing applications whose functionality is located on the web. Online users who take advantage of cloud applications say they like the convenience of having access to data and applications from any Web-connected device. However, their message to… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Visa Waiver Program, Individual Retirement Accounts, Defense Budget, Tax Preparers, Global War on Terrorism
Visa Waiver Program: Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks, GAO-08-967, September 15, 2008 Individual Retirement Accounts: Additional IRS Actions Could Help Taxpayers Facing Challenges in Complying with Key Tax Rules, GAO-08-654, August 14, 2008 Defense Budget: Independent Review Is Needed to Ensure DOD’s Use… Continue Reading
DOE Gas Price Watch Reporting Form
Gas Price Watch Reporting Form: “The Department of Energy is very concerned about the impact of gasoline prices on American families. While we are working to address longer term supply issues, we’re also working to make sure American families are being treated fairly. If you believe there may be price-gouging, or price-fixing, please contact your… Continue Reading
Lehman Brothers Announces Bankruptcy Filing
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Announces It Intends to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition; No Other Lehman Brothers’ U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates, Including Its Broker-Dealer and Investment Management Subsidiaries, Are Included in the Filing, September 15, 2008 Federal Reserve Board announces several initiatives to provide additional support to financial markets, including enhancements to its existing liquidity… Continue Reading
New on LLRX.com – Guide to DNA Post-Conviction Resources
Criminal Law Resources: DNA Post-Conviction Resources – Ken Strutin’s article includes a collection of recent and representative web-based materials concerning DNA technology developments and legal research on the impact of wrongful convictions and DNA exonerations on the justice system. Continue Reading
Legal Guide to Student Voting
Brennan Center for Justice: “Tailored for college students, the Legal Guide to Student Voting is an easy-to-use clickable map designed to arm students with the correct information necessary to cut through confusing and misleading registration and voting laws. The Guide also dispells common myths about the registration process that can discourage student votersparticularly those living… Continue Reading
The Municipal & Utility Guidebook to Bringing Broadband Fiber Optics to Your Community
The Municipal Guidebook to Bringing Broadband Fiber Optics to Your Community (126 pages, PDF) “is the first comprehensive guide written for city, county, and utility officials. The guide highlights the economic and quality-of-life benefits to communities that have a robust fiber infrastructure, and examines in detail four communities that have successfully deployed fiber-to-the-home services to… Continue Reading
