EPIC: “The Google privacy compliance report, made public today, raises new questions about the company’s failure to comply with an FTC Consent Order. The Order required Google to answer detailed questions about how it protects the personal information of Google users. But Google chose not to answer many of the questions. Most significantly, the company… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
OECD Review of Telecommunication Policy and Regulation in Mexico
OECD Review of Telecommunication Policy and Regulation in Mexico, January 2012 “OECD countries have recognised the increasing role played by the telecommunications sector as a means of improving productivity and economic growth while enabling governments to improve provision of public services. Mexico, with the lowest GDP per capita in the OECD, a high inequality of… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – DHS Human Capital Senior Leadership, Defense Workforce, Financial Literacy
DHS Human Capital Senior Leadership Vacancy Rates Generally Declined, but Components’ Rates Varied, GAO-12-264, Feb 10, 2012 Defense Workforce – DOD Needs to Better Oversee In-sourcing Data and Align In-sourcing Efforts with Strategic Workforce Plans, GAO-12-319, Feb 9, 2012 Highlights of a Forum – Financial Literacy: Strengthening Partnerships in Challenging Times, GAO-12-299SP, Feb 9, 2012 Continue Reading
Lifehacker- Plan Your Next Road Trip with The Ingenious US Interstates Subway Map
lifehacker: “The U.S. Interstates as a Subway Map infographic is a subway-style map of America’s interstate highways, and it’s pretty handy for quickly planning a cross-country trip. You can see at a glance how the highways connect and the major cities along the way. Although the map’s lines aren’t geographically precise, for planning a trip,… Continue Reading
The White House Fact Sheet On The Contraception Compromise
FACT SHEET: Womens Preventive Services and Religious Institutions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover womens preventive services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible beginning in August, 2012. This new law will save money for millions of Americans and ensure Americans nationwide get the high-quality care they need… Continue Reading
Federal Government & Attorneys General reach landmark settlement with major banks
“After many months of negotiation, 49 state attorneys general and the federal government have reached agreement on a historic joint state-federal settlement with the countrys five largest loan servicers: Ally/GMAC; Bank of America; Citi; JPMorgan Chase; Wells Fargo The settlement will provide as much as $25 billion in relief to distressed borrowers and direct payments… Continue Reading
CDT – Congress Demands Drones Over America
News release: “Congress is demanding drones in the air over the United States without considering the civil liberties issues. Within the span of three days last week, the House and then the Senate passed a law H.R. 658 requiring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to speed up, within 90 days, its current… Continue Reading
Military Leadership Diversity Commission Report – From Representation to Inclusion: Diversity Leadership for the 21st Century Military
Today the Military Leadership Diversity Commission (MLDC) released its final report, From Representation to Inclusion: Diversity Leadership for the 21st Century Military. Executive Summary Press Release: “Military women, particularly soldiers, will see more than 14,000 new job or assignment opportunities because of policy changes the Defense Department announced today. The changes are included in a… Continue Reading
A Mid-Year State Medicaid Budget Update for FY 2012 & A Look Forward to FY 2013
A Mid-Year State Medicaid Budget Update for FY 2012 & A Look Forward to FY 2013: “This report, based on structured discussions with leading Medicaid directors in November 2011 and survey questions emailed to all 50 states and DC in December 2011 and January 2012, builds on findings from Kaisers most recent comprehensive 50-state Medicaid… Continue Reading
AG Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Mortgage Servicers Settlement Press Conference
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Mortgage Servicers Settlement Press Conference – Washington, D.C. ~ Thursday, February 9, 2012 “Good morning. Im pleased to join with Secretary Shaun Donovan; Attorney General for the State of Iowa, Tom Miller; Associate Attorney General, Tom Perrelli; HUD Inspector General, David Montoya; and Attorney General for the… Continue Reading
Top 10 Law School Home Pages of 2011
Top 10 Law School Home Pages of 2011, Roger Skalbeck, Georgetown University Law Center, 2 J.L. (1 J. Legal Metrics) 25-52 (2012) “For the third consecutive year, the website home pages for all ABA-accredited law schools are evaluated and ranked based on objective criteria. For 2011, law school home pages advanced in some areas. For… Continue Reading
CRS: Sourcing Policy: Selected Developments and Issues
Sourcing Policy: Selected Developments and Issues, L. Elaine Halchin, Specialist in American National Government, February 7, 2012 “Dating back to the 1950s, federal sourcing policy generally has focused on the premise that the government should rely on the private sector for the provision of certain goods and services. Additionally, it has centered around guidance for… Continue Reading
