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FBI – Social Networking Risks Outlined in Latest Counterintelligence Brochure

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Social Networking Risks Outlined in Latest Counterintelligence Brochure, March 2012

  • “Internet-based social networking sites have created a revolution in social connectivity. However, con artists, criminals, and other dishonest actors are exploiting this capability for nefarious purposes. So warns our Counterintelligence Division in its latest informative brochure, Internet Social Networking Risks, which not only depicts the hazards present online, but also describes common tactics used criminals and spies in the cyber world as well as counter-tactics and preventative measures you can employ to protect yourself. View the other brochures in our collection for information and security tips on topics such as insider threats, intellectual property protection, and keeping safe abroad.”

    • Privacy and Security Framework Requirements and Guidance for the State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program

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    HHS, March 22, 2012 – “The National Quality Strategy sets three aims for improving health care in our country: better care, affordable care, and healthy people and communities. Information that is accurate, up to date, and available when and where a patient seeks care is the lifeblood of health care improvement and crucial to reaching… Continue Reading

    Modifying the Federal Tax Treatment of 401(k) Plan Contributions

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    ‘Modifying the Federal Tax Treatment of 401(k) Plan Contributions: Projected Impact on Participant Account Balances’ and ‘Trends in Health Coverage for Part-Time Workers’, by By Jack VanDerhei, Employee Benefit Research Institute, March 2012 “401(k) Tax Treatment: A recent proposal to change the tax preferences for employment-based 401(k) retirement plans could result in an average reduction… Continue Reading

    What is the economic outlook for OECD countries? An interim assessment

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    What is the economic outlook for OECD countries? An interim assessment. Pier Carlo Padoan, OECD Deputy Secretary-General and Chief Economist, March 29, 2012. “Growth is expected to be firmer through the first half of the year Short-term prospects have improved relative to the situation prevailing in late 2011, but indicators still suggest a fragile recovery.… Continue Reading

    Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 2012 Annual Report

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    CFPB Annual Report 2012 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act “The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pleased to submit to Congress its first annual report summarizing its activities to administer the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, during the past year. These activities represent the Bureau’s inaugural effort to curtail deceptive, unfair, and abusive debt collection practices… Continue Reading

    Updating U.S. Food and Farm Policies – The 2012 Hunger Report

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    “Did you know that one in four Americans participate in a federal nutrition program? Because of this high rate of participation, the nation’s nutrition and farm policies absolutely need to be aligned. Farm policy should significantly increase production of healthy foods. But farm policies alone can’t automatically improve nutrition among low-income families. Nutrition programs need… Continue Reading

    Report – Restoring Contemplation How Disconnecting Bolsters the Knowledge Economy

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    Restoring Contemplation: How Disconnecting Bolsters the Knowledge Economy, by Jessie L. Mannisto “While constant access to information enabled by digital devices has done much to improve our lives, it also exacts costs with respect to our attention and productivity that are especially harmful in a knowledge based economy. Increased public awareness of the impact of… Continue Reading