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Follow up to August 11, 2006 posting, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Development News Archive of BP Documents, today from PoliticalMoneyLine, BP Corporation Pumping More $ “BP Corporation North America Inc PAC has given out $133,500 to federal candidates and other committees in the first 18 months of this cycle. Their PAC has also given out …
As reported by Reuter’s [via this ABCnews.com link], Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has a blog on this website, which English speaking users may read by clicking the second icon located under the photo of the president, located on the far right hand side of the home page. See also this related AP article, Iranian censors …
National Safety Council: What are the odds of dying? – “The table [included on this page] was prepared in response to frequent inquiries, especially from the media, asking questions such as, “What are the odds of being killed by lightning?” or “What are the chances of dying in a plane crash?” August 2, 2006. “National …
Press release: “The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week released full transcripts of the air traffic control recordings from the four flights hijacked on September 11, 2001, and meticulous Flight Path Studies for three of the flights, in response to a Freedom of Information request by the National Security Archive. The studies, posted on …
Press release: “In the 149-page report, “Race to the Bottom: Corporate Complicity in Chinese Internet Censorship, Human Rights Watch documents how extensive corporate and private sector cooperation including by some of the world’s major Internet companies enables…China’s system of Internet censorship and surveillance.” Race to the Bottom: Corporate Complicity in Chinese Internet Censorship …
DOJ Office of Justice Programs, IT Initiatives: “New York City, New York, has begun a series of podcasts for its 130 million transit riders of the Metropolitan Transit Authority to provide information and tips about public transportation. TransitTrax are podcasts presented in six sections: customer safety, building for the future, promotions, security, advisories, and news. …
“Back in March, Common Cause released its first “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing” report, detailing the activities of nine groups masquerading as think tanks and public interest organizations, but controlled by telephone and cable companies. Since then, we’ve gotten the dirt on five more.” Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing, Part II: More Telecom Industry Front Groups and …
Major Accomplishments of the U.S. Senate During the 109th Congress, August 9, 2006: “This paper lists major accomplishments of the Senate during the 109th Congress, to date. (This listing will be updated and re-issued periodically throughout the remainder of the Congress.)” (26 pages, PDF)
“The Political Ads Database includes political advertisements funded by campaigns, parties, committees, and indepdendent advocacy groups.”
Documents Show BP Ignored Pipeline Woes for Years, by Jason Leopold. Related website and government documents: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Development News [ANWRnews.com] Press release: “U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, today sent a letter [text of which is included in this release] to Sir John Browne, chief executive of British Petroleum, calling into question BP’s …
Press release, August 9, 2006: “-Attorney General Tom Corbett…announced that the website for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has been honored for its innovative and effective design, earning “2006 Best Government Website” and “2006 All-Star” awards from a leading Internet software company.”
From the FDIC: Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual Updated, July 28, 2006.
