Category «Government Documents»

Committee Examines Political Interference with Climate Science

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Committee hearing to Examine Allegations of Political Interference with Government Climate Change Science (Part II) – [Link to Part 1]. “This hearing examined evidence and allegations of political interference with the work of government climate change scientists under the current Administration.” Documents and Links Chairman Waxman’s Opening Statement …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Freedom of Information, Government Documents, Legal Research, Legislation

Recently Released CRS Reports on Issues Including Iraq, Iran, Whistleblower Protection Act, Largest Mergers and Acquisitions by Corporation, Federal Food Safety

Iraq: Tribal Structure, Social, and Political Activities, March 15, 2007 Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security — Updated, March 12, 2007 The Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, March 12, 2007 The Whistleblower Protection Act: An Overview, March 12, 2007 Iran’s Nuclear Program: Recent Developments, Updated March 8, 2007 Largest Mergers and Acquisitions by Corporations, 2006 – …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

House Judiciary Committee Continues to Post DOJ Documents in Connection with U.S. Attorney Firings

Follow up to March 19, 2007 posting, DOJ Releases Documents in Connection With Firings of U.S. Attorneys, today the House Judiciary Committee posted additional documents, also available on the homepage, lower right hand corner. The total release comprised 3,000 pages of documents. See also White House Counsel Fred Fielding’s Letter and Offer Of Conditions to …

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

GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2008

GAO’s Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2008, GAO-07-421SP, March 1, 2007. “This report presents the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Performance Plans for Fiscal Year 2008. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

House Judiciary Committee Hearing on FBI Use of NSLs

Hearing on: The Inspector General’s Independent Report on the F.B.I.’s Use of National Security Letters, March 20, 2007. OIG Testimony – Statement of Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice before the House Judiciary Committee concerning The FBI’s Use of National Security Letters and Section 215 Requests for Business Records, March 20, 2007. …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

DOJ Releases Documents in Connection With Firings of U.S. Attorneys

This evening the Department of Justice released 3,000 pages of documents on the firings of eight U.S. attorneys, an issue that has been the recent focus of House Judiciary Committee investigation. The House Judiciary Committee has been posting the documents, in PDF, on their homepage, with links located in the lower right hand side. At …

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

Report from NYU's Brennan Center Finds Ohio Campaign Finance Laws among the Worst in the Midwest

Report from NYU’s Brennan Center Finds Ohio Campaign Finance Laws among the Worst in the Midwest, March 19, 2007: “Today, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law joined with Ohio Citizen Action to release a new report finding that Ohio’s campaign finance system is broken and badly in need of reform. The …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, E-Government, Government Documents

New on LLRX.com for March 2007

Criminal Justice Resources: Criminal Justice Library Internships, by Ken Strutin CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: The Capitol of Newspapers, by Paul Jenks The Goverment Domain: GovTrack and OpenCongress Go Beyond THOMAS, by Peggy Garvin E-Discovery Update: Separating E-Discovery Myths from Realities, by Conrad J. Jacoby Deal or No Deal – Licensing and Acquiring Digital Resources – Deal …

Subjects: Congress, Freedom of Information, Government Documents, Legal Research, Legislation, Libraries

National Governors Association Releases Homeland Security Guide

“A Governor’s Guide to Homeland Security contains practical advice for governors on how to organize their states to prepare for and respond to hazards of all kinds effectively. It shares information and guidance on how to approach issues such as mutual aid, information sharing, obtaining assistance from the military and protecting critical infrastructure. Last published …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents