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“Inventory of Approved Information Collections (updated daily) – This listing includes all collections of information from the public for which a Federal agency has received prior approval from OMB, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. An ongoing collection must be approved by OMB at least once every three years.” RegInfo.gov
Bureau of Justice Statistics, Prosecutors in State Courts, 2005: “Presents findings from the 2005 National Survey of Prosecutors, the latest in a series of data collections about the Nation’s 2,300 State court prosecutors offices that tried felony cases in State courts of general jurisdiction. This study provides information on the number of staff, annual budget, …
“The official handbook of the Federal Government, provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.” Current Edition (2006-07) only: Quick Search Browse the 2006-07 U.S. Government Manual
Press release, August 14, 2006: “Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna… announced the filing of Washington’s second lawsuit under the state’s computer spyware act. The state’s suit accuses four California-based corporations of installing software that takes control of a consumer’s computer by launching aggressive and persistent pop-ups that demand payment for a movie download service.” …
From Mike Ravnitzky: “Researcher Jim Klotz recently discovered and obtained a useful and comprehensive information resource – a detailed explanation of how military records are retrieved and reviewed for release in response to FOIA requests.
Follow up to previous postings on the Plame CIA leak investigation and indictment, today’s press release: “Former CIA officer Valerie Plame Wilson and her husband former Ambassador Joseph Wilson announced today that they have engaged the non-profit, public interest organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) as successor counsel and Joseph Cotchett and …
Press release: “Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales today announced the launch of a new Web site designed to safeguard the civilian employment rights, voting rights and financial security of members of the Armed Services and veterans. The Web site, http://www.servicemembers.gov, is a partnership between the Justice Department and other federal agencies that oversee these protections.”
Follow up to August 11, 2006 posting, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Development News Archive of BP Documents, today from PoliticalMoneyLine, BP Corporation Pumping More $ “BP Corporation North America Inc PAC has given out $133,500 to federal candidates and other committees in the first 18 months of this cycle. Their PAC has also given out …
National Safety Council: What are the odds of dying? – “The table [included on this page] was prepared in response to frequent inquiries, especially from the media, asking questions such as, “What are the odds of being killed by lightning?” or “What are the chances of dying in a plane crash?” August 2, 2006. “National …
Press release: “The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week released full transcripts of the air traffic control recordings from the four flights hijacked on September 11, 2001, and meticulous Flight Path Studies for three of the flights, in response to a Freedom of Information request by the National Security Archive. The studies, posted on …
Major Accomplishments of the U.S. Senate During the 109th Congress, August 9, 2006: “This paper lists major accomplishments of the Senate during the 109th Congress, to date. (This listing will be updated and re-issued periodically throughout the remainder of the Congress.)” (26 pages, PDF)
From the FDIC: Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual Updated, July 28, 2006.
