New TSA Blog: Evolution of Security
“This blog is sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process.”
Category «E-Government»
Report From the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves
Commission on the National Guard and Reserves: Final Report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense, January 31, 2008 (448 pages, PDF) Executive Summary, Final Report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense, January 31, 2008 (95 pages, PDF) “The Commission concludes that there is no reasonable alternative to the nations continued increased reliance on …
HHS OIG: Driving for Quality in Long-Term Care: A Board of Directors Dashboard — Government-Industry Roundtable
Driving for Quality in Long-Term Care: A Board of Directors Dashboard — Government-Industry Roundtable, January 31, 2008: “We believe that the outcome of the roundtable discussions will foster a greater understanding of how the government and long-term care industry can work together to protect the integrity of the long-term care system and improve the quality …
Oversight Committee Requests Executive Compensation Information from Fortune 250 Companies
“The Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the compensation committee chairs of each of the Fortune 250 companies to provide information about how executive compensation consultants are utilized by these corporations in setting executive pay. This inquiry is part of an ongoing investigation into the role played by compensation consultants at large publicly traded …
IRS Warns of New E-Mail and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting
Press release: “The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to beware of several current e-mail and telephone scams that use the IRS name as a lure. The IRS expects such scams to continue through the end of tax return filing season and beyond. The IRS cautioned taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams involving …
HIV Infection in the United States Household Population Aged 1849 Years: Results from 19992006
HIV Infection in the United States Household Population Aged 1849 Years: Results from 19992006 – NCHS Data Brief, Number 4, January 2008.
CDC Updated Fact Sheet: TB and HIV/AIDS
TB and HIV/AIDS Factsheet, January 28, 2008: “Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is spread from person to person through the air. This disease is particularly dangerous for persons infected with HIV. Worldwide, TB is a leading cause of death among persons infected with HIV…Worldwide – At the end of 2007, approximately 33.2 million persons …
Final Report of the Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan
Final Report of the Independent Panel on Canada’s Future Role in Afghanistan, January 2008. “In the following pages, we assess current conditions with respect to Afghanistans security, governance and development. We assess Canadas military and civilian engagement in Afghanistan, and examine the strongest reasons for that engagement. And we propose a coherent set of initiatives …
Status Report of U.S. Treasury-Owned Gold
The Status Report of U.S. Treasury-Owned Gold (Gold Report) – Overview: “Reflects gold bullion and gold coins owned by the federal government Summarizes the fine troy ounces and the book value of gold held by various facilities Identifies the value of gold coins and bullion on display at Federal Reserve banks; coins and bullion in …
Recent Publications of the Joint Committee on Taxation on Economic Stimulus Act
Follow up to postings on the economic stimulus package: JCX-13-08 (January 30, 2008) Estimated Budget Effects Of The “Economic Stimulus Act Of 2008,” As Ordered Reported By The Committee On Finance And Scheduled For Consideration On The Senate Floor On January 30, 2008 JCX-12-08 (January 30, 2008) Estimated Budget Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To …
DHS OIG Audit – Major Management Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
OIG-08-11 – Major Management Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security (PDF, 88 pages) – New 01/30/2008 “The major management challenges we identified are: Catastrophic Disaster Response and Recovery Acquisition Management Grants Management Financial Management Information Technology Management Infrastructure Protection Border Security Transportation Security Trade Operations …
New GAO Reports: National Flood Insurance Program, Global War on Terrorism
Convicted Sex Offenders: Factors That Could Affect the Successful Implementation of Driver’s License-Related Processes to Encourage Registration and Enhance Monitoring, GAO-08-116, January 30, 2008 National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed, GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007 Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense, …
