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“The North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command have released a copy of their audio files, telephone conversations and situation room discussions, from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The files are posted on governmentattic.org via this link. “NORAD-USNORTHCOM 9-11 audio recordings Over 100 hours of audio recordings of …
Draft National Toxicology Program (NTP) Brief On Bisphenol A [CAS NO. 80-05-7]. April 14, 2008, Peer Review Date: June 11, 2008 “Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It exists at room temperature as a white solid and has a …
Defense Management: Observations on DOD’s FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control, GAO-08-663R, April 15, 2008 Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security, GAO-08-627SP, April 15, 2008 Drinking Water: The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face …
News release: “Bankruptcy filings in the federal courts rose 38 percent in calendar year 2007, according to data released today by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The number of bankruptcies filed in the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2007, totaled 850,912, up from 617,660 bankruptcies filed in calendar year 2006. Filings rebounded from …
Statement of Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice before the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties concerning The FBIs Use of National Security Letters and Section 215 Orders for Business Records, April 15, 2008.
The Evolution of U.S. Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context, April 2008. Edited by Dr. Frances G. Burwell, Strategic Studies Institute. “The relationship between Turkey and the United States is complicated because of differing core purposes and somewhat differing memberships, i.e., NATO and the European Union. Current Turkey-U.S. diplomatic and military relations are strained, but …
Cost Estimate for S. 2191, America’s Climate Security Act of 2007, April 10, 2008: Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on December 5, 2007. Cost Estimate for S. 2191, America’s Climate Security Act of 2007, with an amendment, April 10, 2008: Cost estimate for …
CBO – Policy Options for the Housing and Financial Markets, April 2008: “The housing and financial markets are in the midst of severe adjustments. House prices are falling rapidly, and they are expected to continue to fall. Mortgage foreclosures, particularly among subprime borrowers, have risen to record levels and are still rising. The financial markets …
Building for the Future: China’s Progress in Space Technology during the Tenth 5-Year Plan and the U.S. Response, by Kevin Pollpeter, Strategic Studies Institute, March 2008: “This report assesses the progress of Chinas space program during the Tenth 5-year Plan (2001-05), examines the implications of this rise, and proposes a course of action for managing …
News release: “The Financial Stability Forum (FSF) has presented to the G7 Finance Ministers and central bank Governors a report making recommendations for enhancing the resilience of markets and financial institutions. The recommended actions are in five areas: Strengthened prudential oversight of capital, liquidity and risk management Enhancing transparency and valuation Changes in the role …
Report: Overview of the Federal Tax System and Its Effect in 2008, Scheduled for a Public Hearing Before the Senate Committee on Finance on April 15, 2008. Prepared by the Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, April 14, 2008, JCX-32-08.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Pending Legislation Would Apply U.S. Immigration Law to the CNMI with a Transition Period, GAO-08-466, March 28, 2008 Freedom of Information Act: Agencies Are Making Progress in Reducing Backlog, but Additional Guidance Is Needed, GAO-08-344, March 14, 2008: “Based on data reported by major agencies in annual FOIA reports …
