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
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
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
President Affirms Commitment to International Cooperation in Strengthening Economy and Stopping Nuclear Proliferation
News release: “In Pittsburgh, the worlds major economies agreed to continue our effort to spur global demand to put our people back to work. We committed ourselves to economic growth that is balanced and sustained so that we avoid the booms and busts of the past. We reached an historic agreement to reform the global… Continue Reading
TwitterTerms of Service – You Own Your Tweets
Terms of Service – “These Terms of Service (Terms) govern your access to and use of the services and Twitters websites (the Services), and any information, text, graphics, or other materials uploaded, downloaded or appearing on the Services (collectively referred to as Content). Your access to and use of the Services is conditioned on your… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Military Readiness, Overseas Contingency Operations, 401(k) Plans, NASA Constellation Program
Military Readiness: DOD Needs to Strengthen Management and Oversight of the Defense Readiness Reporting System, GAO-09-518, September 25, 2009 Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense, GAO-09-1022R, September 25, 2009 401(k) Plans: Policy Changes Could Reduce the Long-term Effects of Leakage on Workers’ Retirement Savings, GAO-09-715, August 28, 2009 NASA: Constellation Program… Continue Reading
Annual Growth Rate of All Debt in the U.S.
New York Times graphic: Annual Growth Rate of All Debt in the U.S. and accompanying article: “This week, the Federal Reserve published its quarterly report on debt levels in the economy. While Uncle Sam borrowed more, others borrowed less. The accompanying chart shows that total domestic debt the amounts owed by individuals, governments and… Continue Reading
Oliver Wyman Study E-Mobility 2025 Power play with electric cars
“Over the next 15 years, battery electric vehicles will barely reach a market share of three percent in the worldwide automotive sector. Substantial extra costs, which presently reach as much as Euro 20,000 for a car in the same category as the Volkswagen Golf, and limited driving ranges stand in the way of broad distribution… Continue Reading
Rand: Integrating Civilian Agencies in Stability Operations
Integrating Civilian Agencies in Stability Operations, By Thomas S. Szayna et al. “How can the Army help make key civilian agencies more capable partners in stability, security, transition, and reconstruction (SSTR) operations? This book identifies the civilian agencies that should be involved, then pinpoints both the necessary skill sets needed and where these skills reside… Continue Reading
CBO Social Security Analyses
Social Security Analyses Overview Social Security Outlook Policy Analyses Individual Accounts and Investments in Private Assets Retirement Saving AP: Job losses, early retirements hurt Social Security Related postings on financial system Continue Reading
