Category «Government Documents»

Agency Announces Discontinuation of FTC Decisions in Print Version

“The Federal Trade Commission has informed GPO that they will cease the print publication of FTC Decisions. These will be available in electronic format only beginning with Volume 129. Access to the Decisions is available at: http://www.ftc.gov/os/decisions/index.shtm or via http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS81899. The last volume distributed in print to the FDL’s was Volume 128 (FT 1.11:128, item …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research, Libraries

Justice Department to Monitor Elections in New Jersey and South Carolina

Press release: “The Justice Department today announced that on June 5, 2007, it will monitor local elections in Bergen County, Edison, and Penns Grove, N.J., and in Hollywood, S.C., to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Justice Department personnel will watch and record activities during voting hours at polling places in these locations, and …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, E-Government, Government Documents

New Acquisition Workforce Report Shows Number of Contracting Professionals Increased

New Acquisition Workforce Report Shows Number of Contracting Professionals Increased (June 4, 2007): “According to a new report, the government continues to increase the total number of contracting professionals in the acqusitions workforce.” Federal Acquisitions Institute: Demographic reports on the Federal acquisition workforce showing trends in educational levels, turnover and hiring – 2006 Annual Report …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

FDA Finalizes Guidances for Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

Press release, May 31, 2007: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued final recommendations to increase the supply of safe and effective influenza vaccines for both seasonal and pandemic use. FDA’s goal with the guidances is to outline the regulatory pathways for the rapid development and approval of these products.” Guidance for Industry, …

Subjects: Government Documents

Hurricane Season Starts, Preparation Key

“The United States is facing an above-normal 2007 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 17 named storms predicted between June 1 and November 30. Emphasizing that everyone—individuals, families, and agencies—needs to prepare, Secretary Michael Chertoff explained, “It’s kind of a civic responsibility for everybody who’s in the zone of danger to take the steps necessary …

Subjects: Government Documents

Depleted Uranium and Health Pocket Guide For Clinicians

“The Environmental Agents Service (EAS) administers health care programs related to environmental issues, including Operations Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF), Gulf War, Agent Orange, depleted uranium, ionizing radiation, and Project 112 (Including Project SHAD). EAS also oversees the War-Related Illness And Injury Study Centers (WRIISCs). Organizationally, EAS falls under the the Occupational and Environmental Health Strategic …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents