Category «Government Documents»

IG Audit of Transition of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund Projects to the Iraqi Government

Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR): Transition of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund Projects to the Iraqi Government, (30 pages, PDF), July 28, 2006. “This SIGIR review looked narrowly at IRRF-funded assets including their transfer and short-term sustainment. It also looked at the support provided to the Iraqi government to enhance …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

Doors Open to the Public at Patent and Trademark Appeal Hearings

Official Gazette of the Patent and Trademark Office, July 25, 2006: “Hearings open to the public will be posted in advance on the respective websites of the BPAI and the TTAB. The posting will contain the time, date, hearing room, and proceeding number set for a particular hearing session. Due to last minute cancellations or …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research, Patent and Trademark

FTC Issues Facts for Consumers About Home Genetic Tests

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

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

Trio of GAO Reports on Security For Internet and Information Infrastructure

Information Technology: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Is Beginning to Address Infrastructure Modernization Program Weaknesses but Key Improvements Still Needed, GAO-06-823, July 27, 2006 Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan, GAO-06-863T, July 28, 2006 Internet Infrastructure: DHS Faces Challenges in Developing a Joint Public/Private Recovery Plan, GAO-06-672, June 16, 2006

Subjects: Government Documents

House Report Assess Intelligence Reform Progress

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)

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation

FirstGov.gov Wins Federal Computer Week's Pioneer Award

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

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Legal Research, Search Engines