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Press release: “The Federal Trade Commission today issued a new Facts for Consumers on over-the-counter genetic tests. According to the FTC, some companies claim that their tests can help consumers screen for diseases, evaluate health risks, or suggest treatments.” At-Home Genetic Tests: A Healthy Dose of Skepticism May Be the Best Prescription
H.R.5319 – To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require recipients of universal service support for schools and libraries to protect minors from commercial social networking websites and chat rooms. CDT: “The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would force schools and libraries to block chat and social networking sites as a …
Press release: “The Oversight Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released a report assessing the implementation of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. The report provides a snapshot of how the goals of the Intelligence Reform Act are being satisfied.” Oversight Committee Report, July 27, 2006 (41 pages, PDF)
Improved Administration Can Enhance Science and Technology Laptop Computer Security (Redacted), OIG-06-42 (PDF, 36 Pages), July 27, 2006.
As posted by Diane K. Kovacs, ‘Core’ or Essential Reference Tool Survey: Government Documents.
Press release: “…FirstGov.gov, the official portal of the U.S. Government, has won the Pioneer Award from Federal Computer Week and the Government Solutions Center (GSC) for its “innovative use of technology in a government program.” See also Peggy Garvin’s article, The Government Domain: FirstGov becomes First in Government Search
Letter Report: TSA’s Develpment of Its Weapons Management System Using RFID (Redacted), OIG-06-44 (PDF, 9 Pages), July 27, 2006.
Freedom of Information Act: Preliminary Analysis of Processing Trends Shows Importance of Improvement Plans, Full-text GAO-06-1022T, and Highlights, July 26, 2006. “According to data reported by agencies in their annual reports, the public continues to request and receive increasing amounts of information from the federal government through FOIA…Despite processing more requests, agencies have not kept …
Personal Information: Key Federal Privacy Laws Do Not Require Information Resellers to Safeguard All Sensitive Data, Full text GAO-06-674, and Highlights, June 26, 2006. “The growth of information resellers–companies that collect and resell publicly available and private information on individuals–has raised privacy and security concerns about this industry. These companies collectively maintain large amounts of …
FTC report to Congress regarding the Do Not Call Registry for Fiscal Year 2005 (20 pages, PDF)
SEC press release 2006-123 Jul. 26, 2006: SEC Votes to Adopt Changes to Disclosure Requirements Concerning Executive Compensation and Related Matters “The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to adopt changes to the rules requiring disclosure of executive and director compensation, related person transactions, director independence and other corporate governance matters, and security ownership of …
Treasury Inspecter General for Tax Administration – Increased Managerial Attention Is Needed to Ensure Taxpayer Accounts Are Monitored to Detect Unauthorized Employee Accesses, July 24, 2006. Reference Number: 2006-20-111. “The Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act of 1997 made it a criminal offense to access or inspect tax information without proper authorization. A person convicted of any …
