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The Ins and Outs of Spyware [15 pages, PDF] April 24, 2006: “Lesley Herring discusses what spyware is, categories of spyware, types of spyware, symptoms of spyware, research sites to find out more information, prevention techniques, and removal tools in this contribution.”
The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11 (40 pages, PDF) “CRS estimates that Congress has appropriated a total of about $368 billion for military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, embassy costs, and veterans’ health care for the three operations initiated since the 9/11 attacks: Operation Enduring Freedom …
Press release: “Commission calls for ambitious objectives in the EU for 2010 – A plan that could lead to multi billion annual savings for EU taxpayers and business was tabled by the European Commission today. With the eGovernment Action Plan the EU seeks to accelerate the delivery of tangible benefits for ALL Europeans.” eGovernment …
State Legislative Bill Tracking: “If you are concerned about proposed legislation in the following 21 states, are you aware that these states offer a bill-tracking service on the web? The states are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West …
A Review of the FBI’s Investigative Activities Concerning Potential Protesters at the 2004 Democratic and Republican National Political Conventions, Special Report, April 2006, PDF (Full Report, 37 pages)
AP reports that Sen. Specter Threatens to Block NSA Funds. Related postings on the domestic surveillance program
Historical Caseload Data – Updated to Include FY 2005: “A set of statistical tables that includes data on appellate, district and bankruptcy courts going back to 1988 and beyond has been updated with statistics for fiscal year 2005. New Tables. (April 27, 2006)”
Hurricane Katrina: A Nation Still Unprepared – Katrina Investigation Report Proposed by Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Collins and Ranking Member Lieberman (April 26 and April 27, 2006). The following documents are in PDF: Executive Summary Introduction Findings Conclusions Recommendations Lieberman Additional Views Related references: AP: Katrina Report Rips the Bush …
Press release: “The nation’s governors teamed with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) to bring state concerns about REAL ID to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to a joint analysis by NGA, NCSL and AAMVA, the statute in its current …
Following up on previous e-waste postings, Apple announced on April 21, 2006 a Free Computer Take-Back Program “…offering free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Macintosh® system beginning in June. US customers who buy a new Mac® through the Apple Store® or Apple’s retail stores will receive free shipping and environmentally …
Follow-up to April 25, 2006 posting, White House and Congresss Repond to Rise in Gas Prices, this press release today from Sen. Specter, Bipartisan Legislation Seeking to Foster Competition and Reduce Oil & Gas Prices Receives Committee Approval: “Today the Senate Judiciary Committee overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation [Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006, …
Judging Secrets: The Role Courts Should Play in Preventing Unnecessary Secrecy, by Meredith Fuchs (General Counsel at The National Security Archive at George Washington University), Administrative Law Review, Winter 2006.
