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Not Coming to America: Why the US is Falling Behind in the Global Race for Talent – May 22, 2012, “is a first-ever comparative study of the immigration reforms other countries employ to boost their economies and lure the high and low-skilled workers needed for continued economic growth. The report by the Partnership for a …
Legislative History Research: A Basic Guide, Julia Taylor – Section Head – ALD Section and Information Research Specialist, June 15, 2011 “This report provides an overview of federal legislative history research, the legislative process, and where to find congressional documents. The report also summarizes some of the reasons researchers are interested in legislative history, briefly …
Follow up to previous postings on fracking, news that Vermont became the first state to ban the practice – Gov. Peter Shumlin: “This bill, [H. 464 – An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production], will ensure we do not inject chemicals into groundwater in a desperate pursuit for energy. …
The 2012 list of Americas Most Endangered Rivers® – From pollution to fracking to dams and dredging, this year were highlighting issues that have a direct impact on our clean water, public health, and wildlife. Every year since 1986, this report has put a spotlight on ten rivers at risk. With the 2012 list, we …
House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security – Hearing on the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act – Statement for the Record of Professor Matt Blaze, May 17, 2012 Re – Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act, S. 1212: “GPS is only one technology for cell location, and while it is …
United States Census Directors Blog: “Our country faces important Federal funding challenges linked to the current recession and its aftermath. On the Census Bureaus part, we have been striving to cut administrative costs, reengineer our survey processes, and find innovative ways to squeeze every cent of taxpayer money we get…It is also my duty to …
Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues, Jody Feder – Legislative Attorney, April 16, 2012 “Racial profiling is the practice of targeting individuals for police or security detention based on their race or ethnicity in the belief that certain minority groups are more likely to engage in unlawful behavior. Examples of racial profiling by federal, state, …
Follow up to previous posting on fracturing, on May 4, 2012 “the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft underground injection control (UIC) program permitting guidance for class II wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing activities. EPA developed the draft guidance to clarify how companies can comply with a law passed by Congress …
Analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, May 2012 “This report responds to a request from Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, for an analysis of the Clean Energy Standard (CES) Act of 2012. The request letter and the text of the proposed legislation are provided …
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and – Resources, Rita Tehan Information Research Specialist, April 26, 2012 “Cybersecurity vulnerabilities challenge governments, businesses, and individuals worldwide. Attacks have been initiated by individuals, as well as countries. Targets have included government networks, military defenses, companies, or political organizations, depending upon whether the attacker was seeking military intelligence, conducting diplomatic or …
Via LLRX.com – A Technical Examination of SOPA and PIPA – The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) are the subject of this Infographic, by Spencer Belkofer, Lumin Consulting. See also his related Infographic on the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA).
Requiring Individuals to Obtain Health Insurance: A Constitutional Analysis, April 6, 2012 “As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), P.L. 111-148, as amended, Congress enacted a minimum coverage provision, which compels certain individuals to have a minimum level of health insurance (i.e., an individual mandate). Individuals who fail to do so …
