“A federal judge in Washington, DC today issued an Opinion denying the FBI’s motion to delay the release of records sought under the Freedom of Information Act. The decision follows from a lawsuit filed by EPIC against the FBI for records about the agency’s use of cell-site simulator technology, commonly referred to as “StingRay.” These… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
New GAO Reports – Mi-17 Helicopters, Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
National Defense – DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters, GAO-13-319R, Apr 1, 2013 2012 Lobbying Disclosure – Observations on Lobbyists’ Compliance with Disclosure Requirements, GAO-13-437, Apr 1, 2013 Continue Reading
New on LLRX – The Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture
Via LLRX.com – The Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture: The mission of The Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture is the reintroduction of Classical principles of musical, artistic, and scientific practice and performance into the daily lives of American and other citizens, especially youth. Lynn J. Yen, Executive Director of the foundation,… Continue Reading
New York Fed Study Examines Appropriate Level of Foreign Currency Balances
“Large foreign currency reserve balances may not be needed to maintain an effective exchange rate policy over the medium and long term, according to a recent study by staff at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In their study Do Industrialized Countries Hold the Right Foreign Exchange Reserves? New York Fed economists Linda Goldberg,… Continue Reading
Nearly Half in U.S. Say Gov't Environmental Efforts Lacking
Gallup: “Americans tilt toward the view that the government is doing too little to protect the environment — at 47% — while 16% say it is doing too much. Another 35% say the government’s efforts on the environment are about right. These views have not changed much since 2010, although Americans in most years between… Continue Reading
Law review article – The Dangers of Surveillance
The Dangers of Surveillance, Neil M. Richards. Washington University in Saint Louis – School of Law, March 25, 2013. Harvard Law Review, 2013. Via SSRN “From the Fourth Amendment to George Orwells Nineteen Eighty-Four, our law and literature are full of warnings about state scrutiny of our lives. These warnings are commonplace, but they are… Continue Reading
New FTC Graphic Highlights Key Information About Mobile Apps for Kids
“For parents, the growing universe of mobile applications targeted at kids can be overwhelming. Knowing which app is the right fit for your family poses a major challenge to parents on the go. A new informational graphic produced by the staff of the Federal Trade Commission helps with a useful visual tool for parents and… Continue Reading
EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard
News release: “Based on extensive input from auto manufacturers, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed sensible standards for cars and gasoline that will significantly reduce harmful pollution, prevent thousands of premature deaths and illnesses, while also enabling efficiency improvements in the cars and trucks we drive. These cleaner fuels and cars… Continue Reading
Analysis of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013
CRS – Analysis of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013, March 11, 2013 “Hurricane Sandy caused extensive human suffering and damage to public and private property. In response to this catastrophic event, Congress considered legislation to provide supplemental appropriations to federal disaster assistance programs. In addition, Congress considered revisions to the Robert T. Stafford… Continue Reading
