Legislative History Research: A Basic Guide, Julia Taylor – Section Head – ALD Section and Information Research Specialist, June 15, 2011 “This report provides an overview of federal legislative history research, the legislative process, and where to find congressional documents. The report also summarizes some of the reasons researchers are interested in legislative history, briefly… Continue Reading
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Vermont is first state to ban fracking – will others follow?
Follow up to previous postings on fracking, news that Vermont became the first state to ban the practice – Gov. Peter Shumlin: “This bill, [H. 464 – An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production], will ensure we do not inject chemicals into groundwater in a desperate pursuit for energy.… Continue Reading
America's Most Endangered Rivers for 2012
The 2012 list of Americas Most Endangered Rivers® – From pollution to fracking to dams and dredging, this year were highlighting issues that have a direct impact on our clean water, public health, and wildlife. Every year since 1986, this report has put a spotlight on ten rivers at risk. With the 2012 list, we… Continue Reading
Hearing on the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act
House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security – Hearing on the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act – Statement for the Record of Professor Matt Blaze, May 17, 2012 Re – Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act, S. 1212: “GPS is only one technology for cell location, and while it is… Continue Reading
A Future Without Key Social and Economic Statistics for the Country
United States Census Directors Blog: “Our country faces important Federal funding challenges linked to the current recession and its aftermath. On the Census Bureaus part, we have been striving to cut administrative costs, reengineer our survey processes, and find innovative ways to squeeze every cent of taxpayer money we get…It is also my duty to… Continue Reading
CRS – Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues
Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues, Jody Feder – Legislative Attorney, April 16, 2012 “Racial profiling is the practice of targeting individuals for police or security detention based on their race or ethnicity in the belief that certain minority groups are more likely to engage in unlawful behavior. Examples of racial profiling by federal, state,… Continue Reading
EPA Releases Draft Permitting Guidance for Using Diesel Fuel in Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracturing
Follow up to previous posting on fracturing, on May 4, 2012 “the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft underground injection control (UIC) program permitting guidance for class II wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing activities. EPA developed the draft guidance to clarify how companies can comply with a law passed by Congress… Continue Reading
Analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012
Analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, May 2012 “This report responds to a request from Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, for an analysis of the Clean Energy Standard (CES) Act of 2012. The request letter and the text of the proposed legislation are provided… Continue Reading
CRS: Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and – Resources, Rita Tehan Information Research Specialist, April 26, 2012 “Cybersecurity vulnerabilities challenge governments, businesses, and individuals worldwide. Attacks have been initiated by individuals, as well as countries. Targets have included government networks, military defenses, companies, or political organizations, depending upon whether the attacker was seeking military intelligence, conducting diplomatic or… Continue Reading
New on LLRX – A Technical Examination of SOPA and PIPA
Via LLRX.com – A Technical Examination of SOPA and PIPA – The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) are the subject of this Infographic, by Spencer Belkofer, Lumin Consulting. See also his related Infographic on the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). Continue Reading
CRS – Requiring Individuals to Obtain Health Insurance: A Constitutional Analysis
Requiring Individuals to Obtain Health Insurance: A Constitutional Analysis, April 6, 2012 “As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), P.L. 111-148, as amended, Congress enacted a minimum coverage provision, which compels certain individuals to have a minimum level of health insurance (i.e., an individual mandate). Individuals who fail to do so… Continue Reading
List of CBO publications that analyze the budgetary impact of the Budget Control Act of 2011
List of CBO publications that analyze the budgetary impact of the Budget Control Act of 2011, (P.L. 112-25). Continue Reading
