“Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of September 13-19, 2009, a review of the key indictors found that influenza activity continued to increase in the United States compared to the prior weeks.”
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Daily Archives: September 27, 2009
France: Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress
The Commission on the measurement of economic performance and social progress has been created at the beginning of 2008 on French government’s initiative. Increasing concerns have been raised since a long time about the adequacy of current measures of economic performance, in particular those based on GDP figures. Moreover, there are broader concerns about the… Continue Reading
DOJ Limits Use of State Secrets Privilege
EPIC: “…the Department of Justice announced a new policy that limits the governments use of the state secrets privilege. The state secrets privilege is a rule of evidence intended to prevent genuine matters of national security from being disclosed in open court. However, recently it has been misused by both the Bush and Obama administrations… Continue Reading
Unemployed Workers Competing for Limited Job Prospects
Using Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting, this New York Times graphic documents that “only 2.4 million full-time permanent jobs were open, with 14.5 million people officially unemployed.” See also accompanying article. Related postings on financial system Continue Reading
Survey: U.S. Drivers Say Texting While Driving Should be Banned
Follow up to August 31, 2009 posting, New Nationwide Insurance survey shows overwhelming support for laws banning texting while driving, this related news – Survey: U.S. Drivers Say Texting While Driving Should be Banned; Voice Technology Seen as Safer: “A national survey released today showed 86 percent of licensed U.S. drivers described handheld texting while… Continue Reading
Improving Transparency, Integrity, and Accountability in Water Supply and Sanitation
Improving Transparency, Integrity, and Accountability in Water Supply and Sanitation. World Bank and Transparency International. Read and navigate the Report by E-Book. “This volume will serve as a useful tool for those who wish to diagnose, analyze, and take action against systemic corruption in the water and sanitation sectors. On a global scale, more than… Continue Reading
The Global Corruption Report 2009
News release: “The massive scale of global corruption resulting from bribery, price-fixing cartels and undue influence on public policy is costing billions and obstructing the path towards sustainable economic growth, according to a new report released today by Transparency International (TI). The Global Corruption Report 2009: Corruption and the Private Sector (GCR) [496 pages, PDF]… Continue Reading
International Right to Know Day
“The 7th International Right to Know Day on 28th of September 2009 will mark a year of historic advances for the right of access to information and will be celebrated by the Freedom of Information Advocates Network which has around 200 organisations in 75 countries who are calling for universal respect for the publics right… Continue Reading
SEC OIG: Review of the SEC's Compliance with the Freedom of Information Act
Review of the Securities and Exchange Commissions Compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Inspector General, September 25, 2009. “The OIG found that the manner that the Commissions Chief FOIA Officer functioned was not in compliance with the requirements of Executive Order 13392 or the OPEN Government Act. Prior… Continue Reading
