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Law Library of Congress Report, Immigration Law Sanctions and Enforcement in Selected Foreign Countries (Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, Sweden and Switzerland), April 2006 (40 pages, PDF)
Press release, May 4, 2006: “NASA does not have the resources necessary to maintain a vigorous science program, complete the International Space Station, and return humans to the moon, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies’ National Research Council.” An Assessment of Balance in NASA’s Science Programs (prepublication version available)
Press release, May 4. 2006: The Federal Trade Commission today launched an enhanced oil and gas Web site designed to provide consumers with clear information on the issues surrounding the price of gasoline and what they can do to get the most out of every gallon they buy…[the site] has newly developed tips for consumers …
Follow-up to yesterday’s posting, FCC Orders VoIP and Broadband IP Compliance With Law Enforcement Surveillance – today Reuters reports that in a case [American Council of Education v. FCC, 05-1404] before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, the FCC’s surveillance order was met with skepticism by Judge Harry Edwards, who called …
Telecommunications: Broadband Deployment Is Extensive throughout the United States, but It Is Difficult to Assess the Extent of Deployment Gaps in Rural Areas. Full text GAO-06-426, and Highlights, May 5, 2006.
Press release: “The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Georgia today released new evidence that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is using counterterrorism resources to spy on peaceful faith- and conscience-based advocacy groups. School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch) and its multinational faith-based network is the latest organization uncovered by the ACLU …
“RadTown USA is a virtual community showing a wide variety of radiation sources and uses as you may encounter them in everyday life…Everyday activities and environmental factors in common locations such as homes, schools, or offices contribute to an individual’s radiation exposure. Being aware of the sources in these locations allows you to better control …
Follow-up to yesterday’s posting, GAO Report on Medicare Website Highlights Overall Lack of Usability, today from the White House, Setting the Record Straight: GAO’s Inaccurate, Incomplete, And Outdated Medicare Report.
Press release: “In response to media requests, a list of Hurricane Katrina-Related Audits has been prepared by the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Auditing.” Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Auditing, Hurricane Katrina-Related Audits
Press release: FCC Adopts Order to Enable Law Enforcement to Access Certain Broadband and VoIP Providers, May 3, 2006: “The Federal Communications Commission today adopted a Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order (Order) that addresses several issues regarding implementation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), enacted in 1994. The …
California Online Voter Guide: “Now in its 13th edition, the 2006 guide serves up nonpartisan information on the statewide propositions and all of the congressional, legislative, and statewide constitutional office candidates in this election. This voter guide will be updated throughout the election season.”
Press release, May 3, 2005: “Rep. Waxman, along with Reps. Dingell, Rangel, Stark, and Sherrod Brown, releases a GAO report that finds that the information provided by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the complicated new drug benefit is rife with problems. According to GAO, the federal handbooks, website, and 1-800 Medicare hotline …
