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Press release, May 3, 2006: “The Federal Trade Commission has filed federal court complaints charging five Web-based operations that have obtained and sold consumers confidential telephone records to third parties with violating federal law. The agency is seeking a permanent halt to the sale of the phone records, and has asked the courts to order …
Govexec.com: Agencies’ e-gov grades slump President’s Management Agenda score card, 2nd qtr 2006
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: Consumer Reports Finds Personal Privacy Concerns In Planned Uses Of Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFIDs): “RFID tags are currently being used in credit cards, prescription-medicine packaging, computer equipment, TVs, clothing, cell phones, and the workplace. Soon the tags will be embedded in tires for safety recalls.”
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 …
Press release, May 3, 2006: “Two of the world’s largest membership-based information organizations have agreed to come together. The combined organization will offer an integrated product and service line, and will give libraries, archives and museums new leverage in developing services, standards and software that will help them support research and disseminate knowledge online.” Frequently …
“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 …
AP: More Web Sites Feature Outside Blogs: “The Web sites of dozens of newspapers are starting to feature outside blog postings on travel, health and other topics in a further blurring of the line separating traditional and new media.”