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State Department – The Long Campaign: U.S. Elections 2008

“This edition of eJournal USA presents an introduction to the upcoming 2008 U.S. elections. In these elections, U.S. voters will have the opportunity to vote for president and vice president, congressional representatives, state and local officials, and ballot initiatives. The journal describes aspects of this election which make it different from most recent elections and …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Internet

New GAO Reports: Digital Television Transition, Military Base Realignments and Closures

Agreed-Upon Procedures: Senate Office of Public Records Revolving Fund, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007, GAO-08-201R, December 7, 2007 Digital Television Transition: Increased Federal Planning and Risk Management Could Further Facilitate the DTV Transition, GAO-08-43, November 19, 2007 Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Improve Its Risk Management of Decennial Systems, GAO-08-259T, December 11, 2007 Military …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

New CRS Reports: Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act , Federal Land Ownership

How Long Can the Defense Department Finance FY2008 Operations in Advance of Supplemental Appropriations? December 10, 2007 Russia’s December 2007 Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications, December 10, 2007 FY2008 Supplemental Appropriations for Global War on Terror Military Operations, International Affairs, and Other Purposes, December 10, 2007 Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: The Annapolis Conference, December 7, 2007 …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

CDT Urges Senate to Exercise Caution About Online Safety, and Stay Focused on Education

“This week the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a number of online safety bills that pose significant risks for free speech and innovation on the Internet. No less than seven bills relating to online safety are in play in Congress this week; CDT today released an analysis of each. CDT supports S. 2344, which promote …

Subjects: Congress, Free Speech, Internet, Legislation

2007 Newspaper National Network Influencer Study

Press release: “A new study released today by the Newspaper National Network LP reports that Newspaper Website Users are 52% more likely to be “Influencers,” based on the MRI definition, as compared with Newspaper Website Non-Users. Study findings highlight the power Newspaper Website Users have to shape opinions about new products, technologies, and issues. Adults …

Subjects: Internet, Knowledge Management

Federal Register Notice and Comment Period on Survey of Information Sharing Practices with Affiliates

Press release: “Section 214(e) of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act requires the Federal Trade Commission, the federal banking agencies, and the National Credit Union Administration to “jointly conduct regular studies of the consumer information sharing practices by financial institutions and other persons that are creditors or users of consumer reports with their affiliates.” …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research

New GAO Reports

Bankruptcy: Implementation of Reform Act’s Debt Reaffirmation Agreement Provisions, GAO-08-94, December 7, 2007 Improper Payments: Weaknesses in USAID’s and NASA’s Implementation of the Improper Payments Information Act and Recovery Auditing, GAO-08-77, November 9, 2007 Military Base Realignments and Closures: Impact of Terminating, Relocating, or Outsourcing the Services of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, GAO-08-20, …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

Supreme Court Decision on Sentencing Guidelines for Cocaine Violations

Via Scotusblog: “The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the federal guidelines on sentencing for cocaine violations are advisory only, rejecting a lower court ruling that they are effectively mandatory. Judges must consider the Guideline range for a cocaine violation, the Court said, but may conclude that they are too harsh when considering the disparity between …

Subjects: Courts, Legal Research

DoD Evaluates Military Service Academies' Sexual Harassment and Violence Programs

Press release: “The Department of Defense today released key findings from this year’s Military Service Academy Assessment report. The report is the first such assessment to combine an evaluation of the academies’ new sexual assault prevention and response programs, an evaluation of sexual harassment programs, and feedback from cadet and midshipmen focus groups. DoD officials …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents