Federal Plan for Cyber Security and Information Assurance Research and Development
Federal Plan for Cyber Security and Information Assurance Research and Development, April 2006 (Preprint copy, 135 pages, PDF)
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Controversy Continues Over Leaks of Classified Intel By Gov’t Officials
Prewar Intelligence: Is There A Double Standard On Leak Probes? by Murray Waas, National Journal: “On the eve of the invasion of Iraq, Sen. Pat Roberts was involved in disclosing sensitive intelligence information that, according to four former senior intelligence officers, impaired efforts to capture Saddam Hussein.” Related documents and references: April 24, 2006 POGO …
GAO Report on Drug Safety
Drug Safety: Improvement Needed in FDA’s Postmarket Decision-Making and Oversight Process. Full-text GAO-06-402, Highlights, March 31.
Free Economic Data from Moody’s
From Moody’s, Free Economic, Demographic & Financial Data – “Finding and downloading economic data has never been this fast, simple, or free…Moody’s Economy.com data services teams in Asia, Europe, and the United States update FreeLunch.com’s economic data as is it is released by the primary source.”
National Archives Site Uploads Thousands of Diplomatic Cables
Press release: “The National Security Archive’s background paper on the new databases shows the strengths and weaknesses of the new on-line system as well as sample cables from 1973-1974…” Related commentary: Vanishing archives, New York Times, April 20, 2006
Programs for Recycling of E-Waste Still Lacking on Federal and State Levels
Following up on previous postings on e-waste, this USA Today article highlights the costs and consequences of manufacturer and consumer resistance to recycling gadgets. The toxic components of all sorts of discarded gadgets, such as PCs, TVs, PDAs and cell phones, result in millions of pounds of unrecycled waste each year.
Protecting Privacy in Integrated Justice Systems
Press release: “A new National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) issue brief, Protecting Privacy in Integrated Justice Systems, examines the impact of recent advances in justice information sharing on privacy protections. The brief also makes recommendations that states can adopt to continue the public safety gains made from justice information sharing while …
NY County First in Nation to Require Business Wireless Security
ComputerWorld reports that Westchester County in New York is the first county in the nation to require all businesses with wireless networks that collect consumer related data to use “minimun security measures.”
Survey Shows Public Disillusionment with Congress at Record Levels
Pew Research Center for the People and the Press: Public Disillusionment with Congress at Record Levels – Anti-Incumbent Sentiment Echoes 1994, April 20, 2006 Summary of Findings: “The American public is angry with Congress, and this is bad news for the Republican Party. The belief that this Congress has accomplished less than its predecessors is …
GAO Reports on Flaw in Governmentwide Financial Report System
Financial Management Systems: Lack of Disciplined Process Puts Effective Implementation of Treasury’s Governmentwide Financial Report System at Risk, Full-text GAO-06-413, Highlights, April 21, 2006.
KM at CIA Now Includes Extensive Use of Blogs and Wikis
FCW reports that the CIA network is hosting more than “1,000 internal blogs and an internal wiki with about 10,000 pages…”
GAO China Antidumping Database
GAO China Antidumping Database: “This e-supplement is a companion to GAO’s report U.S.-China Trade: Eliminating Nonmarket Economy Methodology Would Lower Antidumping Duties for Some Chinese Companies, GAO-06-231 (Washington, D.C.: Jan. 10, 2006). The e-supplement contains a database of U.S. antidumping cases against China and selected other countries from January 1, 1980, through December 31, 2004. …
