Follow up to previous postings on US Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, from today’s Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing:
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Daily Archives: July 13, 2009
CBO: Effects of Changes to the Health Insurance System on Labor Markets
Effects of Changes to the Health Insurance System on Labor Markets, July 13, 2009 “In the United States, health insurance coverage is linked to employment in ways that can affect both wages and the demand for certain types of workers. That close linkage can also affect peoples decisions to enter the labor force, to work… Continue Reading
Report examines Privacy Implications of Data.Gov
“Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) today released a Policy Post discussing privacy implications for the federal data clearinghouse known as data.gov and de-identification considerations for the Open Government Directive. While this initiative signifies a step in the right direction towards a more open and transparent federal government, it must be done in concert with… Continue Reading
$18 Million Contract Awarded to Redesign Recovery.gov Website
“In a major step toward developing a state-of-the-art Recovery.gov website, a contract was awarded this week to Smartronix, Inc., a Maryland information technology firm. The company will build the new website for the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, an independent agency that manages Recovery.gov and monitors spending under the $787 billion Recovery program. The initial… Continue Reading
EPA Publishes Notice Identifying Hardrock Mining Industry for Financial Responsibility Requirements
News release: “The U.S. EPA has identified the hardrock mining industry as its priority for developing financial assurance requirements. Financial assurance requirements help ensure that owners and operators of these facilities, not taxpayers, foot the bill for environmental cleanup. These requirements will be developed under section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability… Continue Reading
Environmental Working Group 2009 Sunscreen Guide
“Does your sunscreen work? Surprisingly, 3 of 5 brand-name sunscreens either dont protect skin from sun damage or contain hazardous chemicals or both. An Environmental Working Group investigation of 1,606 sunscreens rates the seasons best and worst. Some companies have responded to EWGs 3-year campaign for safer, more effective sunscreens. 70% of sunscreen… Continue Reading
HUD Issues 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress
News release: “The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today issued its 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, a national study that explores changes in homelessness nationwide. HUD’s assessment concludes that while overall homelessness in America held fairly steady from 2007 to 2008, the number of homeless families, particularly those living in suburban… Continue Reading
Oliver Wyman's comprehensive study on innovation in the automotive industry
Car Innovation 2015 analyzes the complete framework of automotive innovations: societal and governmental influences, technology trends, the voice of the customer, innovation economics, and innovation management and strategies. For more than nine months, over 30 experts at Oliver Wyman have contributed to Car Innovation 2015. The study comprises an in-depth expert poll, a consumer panel,… Continue Reading
International publishers demand new intellectual property rights protection to safeguard the future of journalism
News release, July 9, 2009: “On the day that Commissioner Viviane Reding unveils her strategy for a Digital Europe during the Lisbon Council, and as the European Commission’s consultation on the Content Online Report draws to a close this week, senior members of the publishing world are presenting to Information Society Commissioner Viviane Reding and… Continue Reading
