Global Trade Alert (GTA) independent monitoring of policies that affect world trade – “provides real-time information on state measures taken during the current global downturn that are likely to affect foreign commerce. It goes beyond other monitoring initiatives by identifying the trading partners likely to be harmed by these measures. The GTA is coordinated by the London-based Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) an independent academic and policy research think-tank based in London, UK. GTA draws upon expertise and analysis from 7 independent research institutions around the world. [Lyonette Louis-Jacques]
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Daily Archives: September 19, 2009
Legality of Intrusion-Detection System To Protect Unclassified Computers Networks In Executive Branch
In following this January 9, 2009 memo, Legal Issues Relating to the Testing, Use and Deployment of an Intrusion-Detection System (EINSTEIN 2.0) to Protect Unclassified Computer Networks in the Executive Branch, this DOJ memo released September 18, 2009: Legality of Intrusion-Detection System To Protect Unclassified Computers Networks In Executive Branch – “Operation of the EINSTEIN… Continue Reading
OPM Telework Call for Data 2009: Results
Status of Telework in the Federal Government, Report to the Congress: “In February 2009, seventy-eight Executive Branch agencies submitted data on their telework programs to the Office of Personnel Management. These data represent telework participation and related activities between January 1 and December 31, 2008. Agencies have been submitting these reports to OPM since 2001,… Continue Reading
Pew: Public Evaluations of the News Media: 1985-2009
Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low: “The publics assessment of the accuracy of news stories is now at its lowest level in more than two decades of Pew Research surveys, and Americans views of media bias and independence now match previous lows. Just 29% of Americans say that news organizations generally get the facts… Continue Reading
