EFF: “Each year, Google receives thousands of demands from governments around the world seeking information about its users. People who use any of the search engine giants free online services such as Gmail, YouTube, Google+ or Blogger leave digital footprints behind, and information relating to their accounts is increasingly sought out by law enforcement agencies. To raise awareness about this, Google publishes a Transparency Report every six months documenting how many requests it received for user data, and from which countries. The practice was recently emulated by Twitter.”
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Daily Archives: November 16, 2012
CRS – The Distribution of Household Income and the Middle Class
The Distribution of Household Income and the Middle Class, Linda Levine, Specialist in Labor Economics, November 13, 2012 “Although not itself a subject of legislation, the shape of the income distribution enters Congresss decision-making process concerning such policy issues as taxes, means-tested benefits, and social insurance programs. Congress also considers legislation specifically in the name… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: Recovering Servicemembers and Veterans, DOD's Security Assistance
Recovering Servicemembers and Veterans – Sustained Leadership Attention and Systematic Oversight Needed to Resolve Persistent Problems Affecting Care and Benefits, GAO-13-5, Nov 16, 2012 Security Assistance – DOD’s Ongoing Reforms Address Some Challenges, but Additional Information Is Needed to Further Enhance Program Management, GAO-13-84, Nov 16, 2012 Continue Reading
Pro Publica Pipeline Safety Tracker
“Although they carry the vast majority of our oil and natural gas, the nation’s 2.5 million miles of pipelines remain largely invisible to the public. And while they’re much safer than alternatives such as trucks, pipelines suffer hundreds of ruptures and spills every year. Critics blame minimal oversight and old pipes for accidents that could… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – State Department Diplomatic Security Challenges, Agencies and IT, Medicaid, Financial Audits
State Department – Diplomatic Security Challenges, GAO-13-191T, Nov 15, 2012 Information Technology – Agencies Need to Strengthen Oversight of Billions of Dollars in Operations and Maintenance Investments, GAO-13-87, Oct 16, 2012 Medicaid – States Made Multiple Program Changes, and Beneficiaries Generally Reported Access Comparable to Private Insurance, GAO-13-55, Nov 15, 2012 ADA Paratransit Services –… Continue Reading
