News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report that can help reduce the potential impact of climate change on estuaries, forests, wetlands, coral reefs, and other sensitive ecosystems. The report, entitled Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources, identifies strategies to protect the environment as these changes occur…To develop …

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Actions Are Needed to Control Risks With International Transactions Reported on Corporate Income Tax Returns, May 30, 2008, Reference Number: 2008-30-114 “The compliance risk associated with international transactions continues to grow and to present tax administration challenges as companies both small and large expand operations across international boundaries. The tax issues associated with the expansion …

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OIG-08-61 – DHS Must Address Internet Protocol Version 6 Challenges (PDF, 14 pages): “We evaluated the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’) transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires federal agencies to demonstrate by June 2008, the capability to pass IPv6 traffic and support IPv6 addresses from the …

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News release: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate issued today the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Draft Environmental Impact Statement (NBAF Draft EIS) for public review and comment…The proposed NBAF is a joint effort with the Department of Agriculture that would establish a state-of the-art, high-security laboratory facility to study …

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News release: “Higher fuel prices, increased capital costs and continued uncertainty about climate policy are helping fuel the rising costs of electricity faced by consumers across the country, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said… The rising cost trends are likely to continue for years, according to a report presented to the Commission by analysts …

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Higher Education: Veteran Students Received Similar Amounts of Title IV Aid As Nonveterans but More Total Aid with GI Benefits, GAO-08-741, June 20, 2008 Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Status of Agencies’ Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements, GAO-08-819R, June 20, 2008 Maritime Security: National Strategy and Supporting Plans …

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News release: “The Treasury Department released today the concluding statement by the staff of the International Monetary Fund following this year’s Article IV Consultation with the United States. This statement represents IMF staff’s independent judgment and assessment of U.S. economic performance and policies.” IMF 2008 Article IV Consultation – Statement of the Fund Mission

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The Federal Trade Commission at 100: Into Our Second Century, 21st Annual Western Conference of the Rutgers University Center for Research in Regulated Industries, Monterey, California, June 18, 2008.

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