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2008 Data Mining Letter Report (PDF, 46 pages): “This is the third report by the Privacy Office to Congress on data mining. This letter report identifies the data mining activities deployed or under development within DHS, as defined by the Data Mining Reporting Act, and describes the framework the Department will use to report on …
Green Pricing and Net Metering Programs, 2006 (07/01/2008): “This report provides detailed information on the number of electric industry participants and their customers in these programs for 2006. The number of green pricing customers in 2006 was almost 650,000 nationwide, while the number of net metering customers was less at nearly 35,000.”
Airport Insecurity: The Case of Lost Laptops – Key Findings Prepared by Larry Ponemon, sponsored by Dell, June 30, 2008 Executive Summary: “Everyday business travelers are putting the sensitive and confidential data of their organizations at risk when they travel through airports.”
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the SmartWay Leaf Campaign to encourage consumers to purchase SmartWay-certified cars and trucks. SmartWay is an innovative partnership among government, businesses, and consumers designed to protect the environment, cut fuel consumption, and improve air quality while reducing greenhouse gases. The national campaign features broadcast, radio, …
Addressing the 2009 Presidential Transition at the Department of Homeland Security, A Report by a Panel of the National Academy of Public Administration For the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, June 2008 (135 pages, PDF) “The Academy Panel has made a number of important recommendations to help DHS with the upcoming …
Follow up to previous postings on salmonellosis outbreak related to tomato consumption: July 5, 2008 update from the FDA – “Since mid April, there have been 943 reported cases of salmonellosis nationwide caused by Salmonella Saintpaul, an uncommon form of Salmonella. At least 130 hospitalizations have been reported.” Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by …
Follow up to previous postings on the Arolsen Holocaust Archives in Germany, this report from AP: Scholars make finds in Nazi archive: “…15 scholars concluded a two-week probe Thursday of an untapped repository of millions of Nazi records, and hailed it as a rich vein of raw material that will deepen the study of the …
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission plans to study the experiences of identity theft victims by conducting a survey of consumers who contacted the FTC after they were victimized. The proposed survey will examine the remedies available to victims under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act). Among other things, the …
2008 US Election Trends: “See what Americans are searching for on politics. Use the Search Queries Map to view search trends from the 2008 election by location. Track the most searched elections-related terms below, and find out which candidates are hot in different cities. Find out how other Americans stay politically engaged online…Use the Candidate …
Defense Acquisitions: A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes, GAO-08-619, July 02, 2008
News release: “The Department of Justice today announced the final guidelines for Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). The Guidelines provide necessary tools for states, the District of Columbia, territories and certain federally recognized Indian tribes to incorporate SORNA minimum …
News release: “The impact of surging oil and food prices is being felt globally but is most acute for import-dependent poor and middle-income countries confronted by balance of payments problems, higher inflation, and worsening poverty, a new IMF study warns. Analyzing the macroeconomic policy challenges arising from the price surges, the study argues that many …