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“People, Security and Borders: The Impact of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative on North America, a publication of the Network on North American Studies in Canada (NNASC). This study examines the potential security, technological, economic and political implications of the WHTI.” The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Information on the WHTI from the U.S. Department of …
National Firearms Act Handbook – “ATFs National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch and the National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association (NFATCA) are pleased to announce the publication of the National Firearms Act Handbook. This handbook was developed in partnership by the NFA Branch and the NFATCA with the goal of providing timely and current information …
Press release: “The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released the 10th Edition of the NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) Sustainability Index tracks sector progress of NGOs in 28 countries in Europe and Eurasia. This year’s report identifies significant progress in Central Europe and highlights ongoing …
Iran’s Influence in Iraq, Updated May 22, 2007 Immigration Fraud: Policies, Investigations, and Issues, Updated May 17, 2007 Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa, May 16, 2007 Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, Updated May 15, 2007 International Reaction to the Palestinian Unity Government, May 9, 2007 …
Guide to International Refugee Law Resources on the Web, by Elisa Mason Finding Hidden Intelligence in SEC Filings, by Barbara Fullerton and Catherine Whitney Criminal Justice Resources – Clemency Law, by Ken Strutin Faulkner’s Practical Web Strategies for Attorneys, Are You Ready for the Web-Based Office?, by Frederick L. Faulkner IV The Government Domain: State …
GAO Findings and Recommendations Regarding DOD and VA Disability Systems GAO-07-906R May 25, 2007: “As of April 2007, about 26,000 service members had been injured as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), according to the Department of Defense (DOD). Those service members injured in the line of duty are eligible …
DHS Privacy Office: Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Reporting to the Public GAO-07-522, April 27, 2007:” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office was established with the appointment of the first Chief Privacy Officer in April 2003, as required by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Privacy Office’s major responsibilities …
Fact Sheet: Fighting Genocide in Darfur, May 29, 2007: “Today, President Bush Announced The Expansion And Tightening Of Economic Sanctions Against The Government Of Sudan. The United States is now taking the steps the President outlined last month because the government of Sudan continues to violate its numerous commitments to stop the violence and suffering …
ACLU: History Repeated: The Dangers of Domestic Spying by Federal Law Enforcement, (63 pages, PDF). See also related postings on domestic surveillance program
“Authenticated Public and Private Laws for the 110th Congress are now available on GPO Access as a searchable and browseable application in beta form. GPO’s Authentication initiative focuses on the primary objective of assuring users that the information made available by GPO is official and authentic and that trust relationships exist between all participants in …
“MAPLight.org has launched a revolutionary search engine that reveals the connections between money and politics within U.S. Congress. At the web site, journalists and the public can now rapidly follow the money and voting trail for over 100 subject areas, legislators, special interest groups, and bills for the 109th Congress and the current 110th Congress… …
DOE OIG Inspection Report: Review of Status of Prior Export Control Recommendations at the Department of Energy, May 2007.
