EPIC: “Attorneys general from 36 states and territories sent a letter to Google raising new questions about the plan to consolidate user data on March 1. “The new policy forces consumers to allow information across all of these products to be shared, without giving them the ability to opt out.,” the letter says. The state… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Census Releases Graphs on Historical Voting Trends
“The Census Bureau has released 10 graphics that highlight national trends in voting by race, age, education, and other characteristics since 1964. Four graphics address presidential elections, four address congressional elections and two address all national elections. All are based on previously released tabulations from the November Voting and Registration Supplement of the Current Population… Continue Reading
EFF – How to Remove Your Google Search History Before Google's New Privacy Policy Takes Effect
EFF shows you how: “It is important to note that disabling Web History in your Google account will not prevent Google from gathering and storing this information and using it for internal purposes. More information here. On March 1st, Google will implement its new, unified privacy policy, which will affect data Google has collected on… Continue Reading
CRS: Representatives and Senators: Trends in Member Characteristics Since 1945
Representatives and Senators: Trends in Member Characteristics Since 1945, R. Eric Petersen, Coordinator – Specialist in American National Government – February 17, 2012 “Questions about the characteristics of Members of Congress, including their age, education, previous occupations, and other descriptors, are of ongoing interest to Members, congressional staff, and constituents. Some of these questions may… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Public Safety Broadband Network, National Preparedness, Warfighter Support, Military Whistleblower Reprisal
Emergency Communications Various Challenges Likely to Slow Implementation of a Public Safety Broadband Network, GAO-12-343, Feb 22, 2012 Homeland Security – National Preparedness – Countermeasures for Thermal Burns, GAO-12-304R, Feb 22, 2012 Progressive Management, 2008 – Warfighter Support – DOD Needs Strategic Outcome-Related Goals and Visibility over Its Counter-IED Efforts, GAO-12-280, Feb 22, 2012 Whistleblower… Continue Reading
Women's History Month: March 2012
“National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. In 1987, Congress… Continue Reading
Estimated Impact of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2011 – December 2011
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2011 Through December 2011, February 2012 “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) contains provisions that are intended to boost economic activity and employment in the United States. Section 1512(e) of the law requires the Congressional Budget… Continue Reading
*Special Edition* 1940 Census Records Release
“On April 2, the National Archives and Records Administration will make individual records from the 1940 Census available to the public for the first time. The 1940 Census was conducted during a momentous time in our nation’s history, as the Great Depression was winding down and not long before our entry into World War II… Continue Reading
*Special Edition* 42nd Earth Day: April 22, 2012
“April 22, 2012, marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. The day came from reaction to a massive oil spill in waters near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969. In honor of Earth Day and Earth Week (April 16-22) this… Continue Reading
Report – Effective School Library Programs Positively Impact Student Achievement
The New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) released findings of a three-year study conducted by the Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries (CISSL) at Rutgers University, which explored the value of quality school libraries to education in New Jersey. The findings show that New Jersey school libraries and school librarians contribute in rich… Continue Reading
FDA Works to Ease Drug Shortages
“FDA takes great efforts, within its legal authority, to address and prevent drug shortages, which can occur for many reasons, including manufacturing and quality problems, delays, and discontinuations. The agency works closely with manufacturers of drugs in short supply to communicate the issue and to help restore availability. FDA also works with other firms who… Continue Reading
Regulations.gov: Remaking Public Participation
News release: “On January 18, 2011, the President issued Executive Order 13563, in which he directed regulatory agencies to base regulations on an open exchange of information and perspectives and to promote public participation in Federal rulemaking. The President identified Regulations.gov as the centralized portal for timely public access to regulatory content online. In response… Continue Reading
