DOD OIG Audit of Air Force KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker Aircraft Program
D-2007-103 Air Force KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker Aircraft Program, May 30, 2007 (Projects D2007-D000AB-0099.000 and D2007-D000PT-0110.000) PDF and Summary.
People, Security and Borders: Impact of the WHTI on North America
“People, Security and Borders: The Impact of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative on North America, a publication of the Network on North American Studies in Canada (NNASC). This study examines the potential security, technological, economic and political implications of the WHTI.” The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Information on the WHTI from the U.S. Department of …
New ATF National Firearms Act Handbook
National Firearms Act Handbook – “ATFs National Firearms Act (NFA) Branch and the National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association (NFATCA) are pleased to announce the publication of the National Firearms Act Handbook. This handbook was developed in partnership by the NFA Branch and the NFATCA with the goal of providing timely and current information …
USAID Releases 10th Edition of NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Press release: “The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released the 10th Edition of the NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) Sustainability Index tracks sector progress of NGOs in 28 countries in Europe and Eurasia. This year’s report identifies significant progress in Central Europe and highlights ongoing …
New Google Street View Lets Users Explore Neighborhoods Virtually
Press release: “…new innovations for Google Maps…offer a whole new perspective on search: Street View and Mapplets. Available on Google Maps at maps.google.com, Street View and Mapplets further Google’s commitment to provide users with the most innovative maps available online and developers with new tools for creating and sharing geographic content. Street View is a …
Recent CRS Reports on Iran, Food Safety, WTO, Lobbying Reform Legislation, Immigration Fraud, Africa Command
Iran’s Influence in Iraq, Updated May 22, 2007 Immigration Fraud: Policies, Investigations, and Issues, Updated May 17, 2007 Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa, May 16, 2007 Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, Updated May 15, 2007 International Reaction to the Palestinian Unity Government, May 9, 2007 …
DHS OIG Report on 2004 Airline Security Incident Released Via FOIA Request
Washington Times: The inspector general for Homeland Security late Friday released new details of what federal air marshals say was a terrorist dry run aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 327 from Detroit to Los Angeles on June 29, 2004. Several portions of the report remain redacted. The release stems from a Freedom of Information request by …
New on LLRX.com for May 2007
Guide to International Refugee Law Resources on the Web, by Elisa Mason Finding Hidden Intelligence in SEC Filings, by Barbara Fullerton and Catherine Whitney Criminal Justice Resources – Clemency Law, by Ken Strutin Faulkner’s Practical Web Strategies for Attorneys, Are You Ready for the Web-Based Office?, by Frederick L. Faulkner IV The Government Domain: State …
TriCipher Consumer Online Banking Study
Press release: “…a recent TriCipher Consumer Online Banking Study, conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research, reveals that consumers would take advantage of more online banking services if banks provided stronger identity protection. The TriCipher Consumer Online Banking Study included 3,349 respondents from a random-sample panel that was representative of the U.S. population. Surprising findings uncovered …
GAO Issues Two Reports on Health Benefits for Injured Military Veterans
GAO Findings and Recommendations Regarding DOD and VA Disability Systems GAO-07-906R May 25, 2007: “As of April 2007, about 26,000 service members had been injured as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), according to the Department of Defense (DOD). Those service members injured in the line of duty are eligible …
GAO Report on Evaluated DHS Privacy Office
DHS Privacy Office: Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Reporting to the Public GAO-07-522, April 27, 2007:” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office was established with the appointment of the first Chief Privacy Officer in April 2003, as required by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Privacy Office’s major responsibilities …
New Website Offers Lawyers Easy Access to Pro Bono Opportunities
ABA press release: “Helping lawyers find opportunities for meaningful pro bono work in their communities is the goal of a project jointly sponsored by the American Bar Associations Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, the ABA Center for Pro Bono and Pro Bono Net. The National Pro Bono Opportunities Guide provides listings of …