- Afghanistan Development – Agencies Could Benefit from a Shared and More Comprehensive Database on U.S. Efforts, GAO-13-34, Nov 7, 2012
- 2020 Census – Initial Research Milestones Generally Met but Plans Needed to Mitigate Highest Risks, GAO-13-53, Nov 7, 2012
- Federal Employees’ Compensation Act – Effects of Proposed Changes on Partial Disability Beneficiaries Depend on Employment After Injury, GAO-13-143R, Dec 7, 2012
- International Affairs – Firms Reported to Have Sold Iran Refined Petroleum Products or Engaged in Commercial Activities in Iran’s Energy Sector, GAO-13-173R, Dec 7, 2012
- Civil Rights – Additional Actions in Pigford II Claims Process Could Reduce Risk of Improper Determinations, GAO-13-69R, Dec 7, 2012
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Daily Archives: December 7, 2012
Relationship Between Healthy Diet and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients on Drug Therapies for Secondary Prevention
Relationship Between Healthy Diet and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients on Drug Therapies for Secondary Prevention – A Prospective Cohort Study of 31,546 High-Risk Individuals From 40 Countries. Circulation. 2012; 126: 2705-2712 doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.112.103234 BackgroundDiet quality is strongly related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence, but little is known about its impact on CVD events… Continue Reading
FTC Submits Testimony to U.S. Civil Rights Commission on Fair Credit Reporting Act
“The Federal Trade Commission submitted written testimony to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights regarding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the use of consumer reports in employment. The Fair Credit Reporting Act promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies (CRAs). The FTC testimony describes some… Continue Reading
WSJ – They Know What You're Shopping For
WSJ.com: “The widening ability to associate people’s real-life identities with their browsing habits marks a privacy milestone, further blurring the already unclear border between our public and private lives. In pursuit of ever more precise and valuable information about potential customers, tracking companies are redefining what it means to be anonymous…the sheer ease with which… Continue Reading
EFF's Guide to CDA 230: The Most Important Law Protecting Online Speech
News release: “In 1996, while debating the intricacies of a bill that would massively overhaul the telecommunications laws of the United States, two astute Congressmen introduced an amendment that would allow the Internet to flourish. The amendment – which would become Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA 230) – stated that “No provider… Continue Reading
The FTCs Gift to You: A Dozen Dynamic Holiday Shopping Tips
“Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Federal Trade Commission has 12 practical tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information.” Continue Reading
