Via Findlaw: “The United States Supreme Court ruled that almost $2 billion in assets seized from Bank Markazi, Iran’s central bank, can be used to pay victims of terror attacks and their families who won default judgments against the country in civil.. – Bank Markazi v. Peterson, et al. Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2016
IG Review of NASA’s Information Security Program
Final Memorandum, Review of NASA’s Information Security Program (IG-16-016; A-15-005-01), April 14, 2016. “As part of our annual review of NASA’s compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) for fiscal year 2015, we reviewed a representative sample of 29 information systems from NASA Centers, Headquarters, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)… Continue Reading
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Nearly $95M in Funding for all 50 States
“U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced nearly $95 million will be distributed from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to support conservation and recreation projects in local communities. The funds, which are generated out of a portion of the lease revenue… Continue Reading
EFF Sues for Secret Court Orders Requiring Tech Companies to Decrypt Users’ Communications
Via EFF: “The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a Freedom of Information (FOIA) lawsuit today against the Justice Department to shed light on whether the government has ever used secret court orders to force technology companies to decrypt their customers’ private communications, a practice that could undermine the safety and security of devices used by… Continue Reading
Data Act: Progress Made but Significant Challenges Must Be Addressed
Data Act: Progress Made but Significant Challenges Must Be Addressed to Ensure Full and Effective Implementation, GAO-16-556T: Published: Apr 19, 2016. Publicly Released: Apr 19, 2016. “The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) have taken some significant steps toward implementing the key provisions of the Digital Accountability and… Continue Reading
RightsStatements.org – 11 standardized rights statements for online cultural heritage
“RightsStatements.org is a joint initiative of Europeana and the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). Europeana, the Digital Public Library of America, and many other libraries, archives and other cultural heritage institutions believe that everyone should be able to engage with their cultural heritage online. We can help achieve this by providing cultural heritage institutions… Continue Reading
Report – In Six States, Immigration Relief Takes Over 1,000 Days on Average
“Despite the recent appointment of new immigration judges, the Immigration Court’s backlog continues to rise each month. The latest figures show that at the end of March the number of pending cases had reached 486,206. The ballooning backlog has many implications; this month TRAC is spotlighting what our overloaded court system means for individuals seeking… Continue Reading
Earth Day – April 22 – Earth Day Network
“Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth for future generations. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the… Continue Reading
Atlantic article calls out the financial fragility of America’s majority
The Secret Shame of Middle-Class Americans, Neal Gabler: “Since 2013, the Federal Reserve Board has conducted a survey to “monitor the financial and economic status of American consumers.” Most of the data in the latest survey, frankly, are less than earth-shattering: 49 percent of part-time workers would prefer to work more hours at their current… Continue Reading
April is Financial Literacy
“Whether you’re a student, young adult, parent, older person, or military service member, managing finances is a key part of your life; and you know that if you do it well it’s a great skill that reaps many rewards. In fact, strong financial literacy covers many areas, including spending, saving, investing, protecting, and making the most of your… Continue Reading
Report – Proxy Carbon Pricing
Center for American Progress – Proxy Carbon Pricing, A Tool for Fiscally Rational and Climate-Compatible Governance, By Alison Cassady and Gwynne Taraska. April 2016. “As the world unites to fight climate change, more and more countries are turning to carbon pricing as a means to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. By putting a price on… Continue Reading
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
EIA Report – April 18, 2016: “Total U.S. energy production increased for the sixth consecutive year. According to data in EIA’s most recent Monthly Energy Review, energy production reached a record 89 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu), equivalent to 91% of total U.S. energy consumption. Liquid fuels production drove the increase, with an 8% increase… Continue Reading
