News release: “Telework ExchangeSM, a public-private partnership focused on expanding telework adoption, in partnership with the Federal Managers Association, today announced the results of the Unnecessary Barriers study, which explores agencies performance in hiring, retaining, and effectively managing employees with disabilities. The study reveals that 71 percent of Federal employees feel their agency is committed… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Bureau of Economic Analysis: Personal Income and Outlays
News release: “Personal income increased $1.2 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) increased $1.6 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, in February, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $34.7 billion, or 0.3 percent. In January, personal income increased $30.4 billion, or 0.3 percent, DPI… Continue Reading
Bipartisan Transparency Caucus Launched
News release: “[March 25, 2010] U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) announced the formation of the bipartisan Transparency Caucus which will serve as a resource for Members of Congress on bipartisan open government initiatives. The caucus will promote legislation that requires federal information to be freely accessible, as well as… Continue Reading
Identity Theft Resource Center – 2010 Breaches Occuring at Record Level
Although many organizations do not report breaches on a timely basis, or in many instances, report them at all, the most recent Identity Theft Resource Center report reveals data protection remains a critical issue for organizations, especially financial services. Continue Reading
CRS: Violence Against Women Act: History and Federal Funding
Violence Against Women Act: History and Federal Funding, Garrine P. Laney, Analyst in Social Policy, February 26, 2010 The Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005) (P.L. 109-162) was enacted on January 5, 2006. Among other things, VAWA 2005 reauthorized existing VAWA programs and created many new programs. The… Continue Reading
Federal Government Telework Figures More Prominently After Record Breaking Winter Storms
FederalNewsRadio.com: “OPM Director John Berry…testified before the House Transportation Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management about preparing for the next disaster in the region. During written testimony, Berry reaffirmed his “commitment to advancing telework” for federal workers and his idea of being able, someday, to declare a “mobile workday.”…During her testimony, Carter… Continue Reading
USDA: The Food Assistance Landscape, FY 2009 Annual Report
The Food Assistance Landscape, FY 2009 Annual Report “Expenditures for Food Assistance Exceed Previous Record High Federal expenditures for USDAs food assistance programs totaled $78.8 billion in fiscal 2009, a 29-percent increase over the previous fiscal yearthe largest percentage increase in 34 years. Fiscal 2009 marked the ninth consecutive year in which food assistance expenditures… Continue Reading
New on LLRX.com: Getting Educated at LegalTech New York 2010
Getting Educated at LegalTech New York 2010: Conrad J. Jacoby provides an overview of the New York LegalTech show and conference, long one of the preeminent opportunities to catch a glimpse of the future of legal technology. Conrad highlights how the conference provides a surprisingly accurate snapshot of litigation support, electronic discovery, and even the… Continue Reading
START/Nuclear Reductions Briefing Book
START/Nuclear Reductions Briefing Book, December 2009, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation The landmark 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) provided a legally binding basis for substantial, verified reductions in the U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals. START codified the end of the Cold War nuclear competition, reduced real and immediate dangers associated with the… Continue Reading
EPA Proposes Veto of Mine Permit Under the Clean Water Act
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its proposal under the Clean Water Act to significantly restrict or prohibit mountain top mining at the Spruce No. 1 surface mine in Logan County, W. Va. Spruce No.1 mine is one of the largest mountaintop removal operations ever proposed in Central Appalachia. The project… Continue Reading
Tax Foundation Breaks Down Financing of $938 Billion Health Care Bill
Follow up to previous postings on health care reform, this relevant data: “The $938 billion health care reform legislation finalized by Congress [signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010] is financed primarily through net cuts to Medicare and an increased Medicare tax on high-income taxpayers, according to the Tax Foundation. The Medicare spending cuts… Continue Reading
DEA: Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
Federal Register, March 31, 2010: Drug Enforcement Administration – 21 CFR Parts 1300, 1304, 1306, 1311 [Docket No. DEA-218I] – RIN 1117-AA61 – Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances “The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is revising its regulations to provide practitioners with the option of writing prescriptions for controlled substances electronically. The regulations will also permit… Continue Reading
