National Association of Secretarties of State 2007 Winter Conference Resources
National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) 2007 Winter Conference Resources.
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HHMI and Elsevier Announce Public Access Agreement
Press release: “The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and Elsevier have established an agreement to make author manuscripts of articles published in Elsevier and Cell Press journals publicly available six months following final publication. It takes effect for articles published after September 1, 2007…Elsevier will deposit author manuscripts of original research articles, along with an …
DOJ OIG Report Documents FBI Underreporting Use of National Security Letter
The Blotter (ABC News): “The FBI repeatedly failed to follow the strict guidelines of the Patriot Act when its agents took advantage of a new provision allowing the FBI to obtain phone and financial records without a court order, according to a report to be made public Friday by the Justice Department’s Inspector General.” A …
Restoring the Constitution Act and the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act
Press release: “Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-Venice), Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today announced the introduction of two bills that would address and reverse problematic parts of the Military Commissions Act. Both the Restoring the …
HHS Launches New Online Toolkit for Medical Responses to Radiation Emergencies
“REMM (Radiation Event Medical Management – Guidance for Diagnosis and Treatment for Health Care Professionals) was produced by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Office of Planning and Emergency Operations, in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine, Division of Specialized Information Services, with subject …
GAO Report on Management of Coast Guard Deepwater Program
Coast Guard: Status of Efforts to Improve Deepwater Program Management and Address Operational Challenges, GAO-07-575T, and Highlights, March 8, 2007. “The Coast Guard’s Deepwater program is a 25-year, $24 billion plan to replace or modernize its fleet of vessels and aircraft. While there is widespread acknowledgment that many of the Coast Guard’s aging assets need …
HHS OIG Testimony on Medicare Program Integrity
Testimony of Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General, before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittees on Health and Oversight on Medicare Program Integrity, March 8, 2007.
CRS Report on Latin America and the Caribbean – Issues for the 110th Congress
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 110th Congress, January 23, 2007
Post-Employment Restrictions Tightened for Senior DHS Officials
Press release: “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a change in policy today that bars all former senior DHS officials from representing a non-federal entity before any part of DHS for one year after they leave federal employment. This change applies to Senior Executive Service and other non-General Schedule employees who …
President Declares National Emergency With Respect to Iran Continues
Notice: “Because the actions and policies of the Government of Iran continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency declared on March 15, 1995, must continue in effect beyond March 15, 2007. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the …
SEC Suspends Trading Of 35 Companies Touted In Spam Email Campaigns
SEC press release: “The Securities and Exchange Commission this morning suspended trading in the securities of 35 companies that have been the subject of recent and repeated spam email campaigns (see examples). The trading suspensions – the most ever aimed at spammed companies – were ordered because of questions regarding the adequacy and accuracy of …
FTC Unveils Practical Suggestions for Businesses on Safeguarding Personal Information
Press release: “The Federal Trade Commission is offering a new guide for businesses with practical suggestions on safeguarding sensitive data. The 24-page brochure can help businesses of all sizes protect their customers and employees personal information.” Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business Speech: Building A Culture of Privacy and Security — Together, The International …
