The News and Tribune - N.M. governor takes first step toward seeking Democratic nomination for president in 2008

The News and Tribune - N.M. governor takes first step toward seeking Democratic nomination for president in 2008

Bush says Obama has long way to go to be president - Yahoo! News

Bush says Obama has long way to go to be president - Yahoo! News

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beSpacific - Accurate, focused law and technology news http://www.bespacific.com By Sabrina I. Pacifici - bespacific@earthlink.net Free weekday coverage on current issues January 30, 2007 Headlines Documents From The Trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby DHS OIG Review of FEMA Internal Controls for Funding Administative Cost Under State Management Grants Indiana Launches Statewide Victim Notification Network Committee Hearing on Political Influence on Government Climate Change Scientists DOJ OIG Report on Efforts to Prevent, Identify, and Recover Improper and Erroneous Payments National Infrastructure Advisory Council Final Report on Cyber Threats GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights Election Assistance Commission Reports Document Flaws in Voting System Testing Internet Access Revenue for Cable and Other Program Distribution Reaches $11 Billion PBS Series on History of the Supreme Court Begins January 31, 2007 DOD OIG Unclassified Summary of Equipment Status of Deployed Forces Within the U.S. Central Command Homeland Security Culture Task Force Report Documents From The Trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Via AP, Documents From The Trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, updated January 30, 2007. See also DOJ Libby Trial Exhibits January 29, 2007 Topic(s): Courts, Legal Research DHS OIG Review of FEMA Internal Controls for Funding Administative Cost Under State Management Grants Review of FEMA Internal Controls for Funding Administative Cost Under State Management Grants, OIG-07-21 (PDF, 6 pages), January 30, 2007. Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Indiana Launches Statewide Victim Notification Network "The Indiana Department of Corrections has started implementation of the new Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) network, the result of legislation approved unanimously in 2005. The automated network will allow Indiana residents to receive real-time information about the custody status of offenders in all 92 counties. Development of the program has already begun and a system launch date is anticipated for April 2007. Information about 80 percent of Indiana offenders will be available by the end of this year, with the remainder added in 2008. In the last two years, Congress approved $17 million to fund the implementation of SAVIN systems nationwide. Indiana received $1.25 million to begin and operate the program." Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Committee Hearing on Political Influence on Government Climate Change Scientists Release: "The Oversight Committee held a hearing on January 30 regarding political interference in the work of government climate change scientists. In preparation for the hearing, Chairman Waxman and Ranking Member Davis requested documents from the Council on Environmental Quality related to allegations that officials edited scientific reports and took other actions to minimize the significance of climate change. Documents and Links Chairman Waxman's Opening Statement Hearing Notice and Witness List Atmosphere of Pressure: Political Interference in Federal Climate Science Witness Testimony: Francesca T. Grifo, Ph.D., Union of Concerned Scientists Witness Testimony: Rick Piltz, Government Accountability Project Witness Testimony: Dr. Drew T. Shindell Witness Testimony: Roger A. Pielke, Jr., University of Colorado, Boulder Memo to Committee Members Regarding CEQ Documents Letter to CEQ Chairman James Connaughton Related postings on climate change Topic(s): Government Documents, Congress, E-Government, Legislation DOJ OIG Report on Efforts to Prevent, Identify, and Recover Improper and Erroneous Payments Efforts to Prevent, Identify, and Recover Improper and Erroneous Payments by Selected Department of Justice Components, Audit Report 07-17, January 2007 (74 pages, PDF) Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government National Infrastructure Advisory Council Final Report on Cyber Threats Convergence of Physical and Cyber Technologies and Related Security Management Challenges Working Group Final Report and Recommendations (PDF, 42 pages), January 19, 2007 and Transmittal Letter (PDF, 2 pages), January 19, 2007. Topic(s): Government Documents, Cybercrime, E-Government, PC Security GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights U.S. Government Accountability Office: Performance and Accountability Highlights: Fiscal Year 2006, GAO-07-3SP, January 30, 2007. "This report presents the highlights of GAO's fiscal year 2006 Performance and Accountability report. In short, fiscal year 2006 was an exceptional year for GAO. For example, we received a clean opinion from independent auditors on our financial statements. Senior GAO executives and the Comptroller General delivered testimonies at 240 hearings covering a range of topics, including the tax gap and tax reform, U.S. border security, Iraq and Hurricane Katrina activities, and issues affecting the health and pay of military servicemembers." Topic(s): Government Documents, Congress, E-Government, Legislation Election Assistance Commission Reports Document Flaws in Voting System Testing VoteTrust USA press release: "On Friday, January 26, 2007 the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) released the Interim Accreditation Assessment report submitted to the EAC back in July of 2006. The report Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Interim Accreditation Independent Test Authorities (ITA) Assessment Report CIBER & Wyle is an assessment of an on-site review conducted July 17 to July 22, 2006...The failures documented in the report exceed the direst fears of those who had come to question the independence, authority and testing competence of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) ITA labs. The cadre of doubters came to include many computer security experts, election integrity activists, several state examiners and eventually candidates themselves. Doubt grew with each NASED qualified system which later proved to have signif! icant defects. Doubts grew with revelations of significant defects in systems qualified through NASED ITA program. The defects and illegal system configurations had gone undiscovered by these labs through many rounds of “testing” and remained undiscovered the two labs over the course of years." Related postings on e-voting Topic(s): E-Government, E-Government Internet Access Revenue for Cable and Other Program Distribution Reaches $11 Billion Press release: "Internet access revenue for cable and other program distribution increased 18 percent, from $9.4 billion in 2004 to $11.1 billion in 2005, while access revenue for Internet service providers decreased 13 percent, from $14.1 billion in 2004 to $12.2 billion in 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. Revenue for Internet publishing and broadcasting increased from $8.7 billion in 2004 to $10.3 billion in 2005, a 19 percent rise, according to the 2005 Service Annual Survey (SAS): Information Sector Services. The report covers the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sector 51, and is one in a series on economic activity in several service industries. Also from the report on taxable firms with employees, revenues from cellular and other wireless telecommunications rose from $126 billion! in 2004 to $141 billion in 2005, an increase of 12 percent." Topic(s): Internet, E-Government, Government Documents PBS Series on History of the Supreme Court Begins January 31, 2007 PBS: "It's known as the court of last resort -- the Supreme Court -- where nine judges appointed for life make monumental decisions that govern our everyday lives, from the contents of the nation's daily newspapers to what we can do in the privacy of our own homes. With immense power and considerable mystery, the court of final appeal has helped author the history of America." Transcript and Video links currently available, via this link for the following episodes: Episode 1, January 31, 2007: "One Nation Under Law examines the creation of the Court and follows it through the brink of the Civil War, paying particular attention to the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court -- John Marshall -- and to his successor, Roger Taney." Episode 2, January 31, 2007: "A New Kind of Justice explores the issues before the Court during the period after the Civil War -- a time of unprecedented economic growth, when industrialists like Carnegie and Rockefeller were earning millions." Topic(s): Courts, Government Documents, Legal Research DOD OIG Unclassified Summary of Equipment Status of Deployed Forces Within the U.S. Central Command Unclassified Executive Summary from (Classified) Report No. D-2007-049 "Equipment Status of Deployed Forces Within the U.S. Central Command", January 25, 2007. Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Homeland Security Culture Task Force Report Homeland Security Culture Task Force Report, January 2007 (PDF, 19 pages) and Transmittal Letter, January 23, 2007 (PDF, 2 pages) Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Search beSpacific archives back to September 2002 at http://www.bespacific.com/ Copyright ©2002-2007 BeSpacific® LLC. All Rights Reserved. BeSpacific® LLC, P.O. Box 3554, Silver Spring, Maryland 20918

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Mobile Electronics Magazine

Mobile Electronics Magazine CTIA Wireless 2007 to Host Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton Monday, January 29, 2007 -- CTIA Wireless 2007 to Host Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton Washington, D.C. – CTIA Wireless 2007, one the world's largest events for the wireless industry, announced that President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton will speak on Thursday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The former presidents will appear for one hour in a joint keynote session, which will include individual remarks and a question-and-answer session. President Bush will speak about his partnership with President Clinton, the on-going importance of community service and the dramatic impact that companies like CTIA's members are having across the nation and around the world. President Clinton is expected to speak on issues related to globalization, including his foundation's initiative to address HIV/AIDS in a global context, and natural disaster relief.

beSpacific - January 29, 2007

beSpacific - Accurate, focused law and technology news http://www.bespacific.com By Sabrina I. Pacifici - bespacific@earthlink.net Free weekday coverage on current issues January 29, 2007 Headlines DHS Report on Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak DHS OIG Audit on Coast Guard National Security Cutter Newseum Launches New Website GAO Report Highlights Need for Increased Recycling Efforts Government Secrecy vs. Freedom of the Press Homeland Security Committee Agenda for 110th Congress NRC Approves Final Rule Amending Security Requirements GAO Report on Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief Investment Bank and Securities Dealing Receipts Up 25 Percent Free Corporate Earnings Cheat Sheet and Earnings Estimates from WSJ Cyber Threat Calculator Released for Government Use DHS Report on Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak Prioritization of Critical Infrastructure for a Pandemic Outbreak in the United States Working Group Final Report and Recommendations (PDF, 120 pages), January 16, 2007 Topic(s): Government Documents DHS OIG Audit on Coast Guard National Security Cutter Acquisition of the National Security Cutter, U.S. Goast Guard, OIG-07-23 (PDF, 139 pages), January 29, 2007. Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Newseum Launches New Website Press release: "Along with the Web site's newest features, many of the most popular attractions from the Newseum's original site make a redesigned return. Today's Front Pages -- the electronic exhibit featuring more than 450 U.S. and international newspaper front pages - - will feature larger front-page images, new sorting options that allow visitors to search by country, state and newspaper name and weekday analyses of trends in front-page coverage." Topic(s): Knowledge Management GAO Report Highlights Need for Increased Recycling Efforts Follow up to previous postings on e-waste, see this GAO report, released today: Recycling: Additional Efforts Could Increase Municipal Recycling, Full text GAO-07-37, and Highlights, December 29, 2006. "Although recycling can generate environmental and economic benefits, the national recycling rate has increased only slightly since 2000, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While local governments have the primary role in operating recycling programs, EPA and the Department of Commerce have some legal responsibilities for encouraging recycling." Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Government Secrecy vs. Freedom of the Press "A new First Amendment Center report examines the rising conflicts between the federal government and the press over matters of secrecy, leaks and threats to prosecute journalists for espionage or treason for reporting classified information. Government Secrecy vs. Freedom of the Press (77 pages, PDF), by Geoffrey R. Stone, a University of Chicago law professor, is one in a series of First Reports by the center exploring crucial First Amendment topics. Included in the report is an analysis of the 1918 Espionage Act by Stephen I. Vladeck of the University of Miami School of Law." Topic(s): Freedom of Information, Government Documents, Legal Research Homeland Security Committee Agenda for 110th Congress Press release: "Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, delivered a roll out address at the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute. The address, entitled "The Real Deal for Homeland Security”, laid out his agenda for the 110th Congress." Topic(s): Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation NRC Approves Final Rule Amending Security Requirements Press release: "The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission today approved a final rule that enhances its security regulations governing the design basis threat (DBT) – the latest in a series of actions addressing security at nuclear power plants. This rule, the first of several planned rules related to security, imposes generic security requirements similar to those previously imposed on operating nuclear power plants by the Commission’s April 29, 2003, DBT Orders. The new rule modifies and enhances the DBT based on experience and insights gained by the Commission during implementation of the Orders, and extensive consideration of the 12 factors specified in the Energy Policy Act of 2005." Frequently Asked Questions About NRC's Design Basis Threat Final Rule Public Citizen press release: "The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) vote today against requiring existing nuclear power plants to be protected against 9/11-type terrorist attacks jeopardizes the safety of millions, three public interest organizations said. The new rule, which is supposed to lay out the extent to which operators must protect reactors from terrorist attacks, doesn't require protection against attacks by airplanes, nor against more than a small number of attackers on the ground – a number that would represent a fraction of the 19 terrorists involved in 9/11." Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government, Legal Research GAO Report on Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Prevention Is the Key to Minimizing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Recovery Efforts, Full-text GAO-07-418T, and Highlights, January 29, 2007. Related postings on hurricanes Katrina and Rita Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Investment Bank and Securities Dealing Receipts Up 25 Percent Investment Bank and Securities Dealing Receipts Up 25 Percent, Census Bureau Reports: "Revenue in the investment banking and securities dealing industry reached $158.9 billion in 2005, a 25 percent increase from $127.3 billion in 2004, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This industry is rebounding from two years of declining revenues in 2001 and 2002, and has now surpassed the $145 billion in revenues reached in 2000." The report, 2005 Service Annual Survey (SAS): Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments Activities and Related Activities, shows revenue for firms with paid employees. Topic(s): Government Documents, E-Government Free Corporate Earnings Cheat Sheet and Earnings Estimates from WSJ WSJ free feature today, Earnings Cheat Sheet: "Get a peek at what to expect in the quarterly reports of major companies." See also free data from the WSJ Markets Data Center Earnings Calendar: "Click on company names for earnings estimates (estimates are not available for companies quoted on the OTCBB, pink sheets or non-U.S. exchanges). An estimated date range appears for companies that haven't confirmed their earnings-release time." Topic(s): Legal Research Cyber Threat Calculator Released for Government Use Press release: "The University of New Hampshire Cyber Threat Calculator was unveiled Thursday, January 25, 2007, at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri. The UNH Cyber Threat Calculator was developed by researchers at UNH Justiceworks and students, and offers a new method to identify and quantify the threats posed to the United States' cyber infrastructure." UNH Justiceworks Research and Analysis Group Topic(s): Cybercrime Search beSpacific archives back to September 2002 at http://www.bespacific.com/ Copyright ©2002-2006 BeSpacific® LLC. All Rights Reserved. BeSpacific® LLC, P.O. Box 3554, Silver Spring, Maryland 20918

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Facing rising healthcare costs in January's eMagazine

Keep an eye on business trends and how to keep ahead of the curve. ForwardView delivers news you can use and interviews with industry leaders to your inbox each month. Preview this issue, then sign up to make sure you receive February's issue with stories on VoIP, Web 2.0 and what the upcoming Daylight Saving Time changes will mean for your business. This month's stories Facing the healthcare crisis Healthcare costs are rising; fewer SMBs can afford to offer benefits. How can employers and consumers best face these challenges? Learn about what this coming wave of transformation means to you. [Watch now!] To build, or not to build? 2007 will see a move away from managing a truckload of hardware and software. Find out how new approaches to protecting, simplifying, and growing business can give SMBs a competitive boost. [Watch now!] Also in this issue: Why SMBs are re-evaluating their back office now Reaching multicultural customers Dogear signals the rise of social bookmarking Plus, use our Feedback button to suggest topics you'd like to hear about in ForwardView! [Watch now!] __________________________________________________________________________ This mailing was sent from ForwardView eMagazine to PKQ66@EROLS.COM SUBSCRIBE to the ForwardView eMagazine: US readers please visit: http://www-931.ibm.com/67104_1REMH_1IN/PQuiett31497620 Canadian readers please visit: http://www-931.ibm.com/67104_1REMH_2IN/PQuiett31497620 IBM, the IBM logo, the e-business logo, and the names and references to any IBM products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. For complete trademark details visit: http://www-931.ibm.com/67104_1REMH_3IN/PQuiett31497620 IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time, without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. All IBM product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. The information in this document concerning non-IBM products was obtained from the suppliers of those products or from their published announcements. IBM has not tested those products and cannot confirm the performance, compatibility or any other claims related to non-IBM Products. Questions on the capabilities of non-IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products. © 2007 IBM Corp. All rights reserved.

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Crosswalk.com - Gingrich: I'll Decide in September

Crosswalk.com - Gingrich: I'll Decide in September

No lock on black voters for Obama - Yahoo! News

No lock on black voters for Obama - Yahoo! News

Obama's competitors have strong ties to black voters - USATODAY.com

Obama's competitors have strong ties to black voters - USATODAY.com

Clinton's affair with Lewinsky taught Hillary how to deal with bad men!

Clinton's affair with Lewinsky taught Hillary how to deal with bad men!

Pasadena Star-News - State seeks more clout in president candidate choice

Pasadena Star-News - State seeks more clout in president candidate choice

Dems, Bush call on one another to be bipartisan - CNN.com

Dems, Bush call on one another to be bipartisan - CNN.com

Lieberman may back Republican in 2008 - Yahoo! News

Lieberman may back Republican in 2008 - Yahoo! News

Clinton in Iowa: "About time" for woman president - Yahoo! News

Clinton in Iowa: "About time" for woman president - Yahoo! News

Saudis invite Palestinian leaders to meet | NEWS.com.au

Saudis invite Palestinian leaders to meet NEWS.com.au

Clinton hits presidential campaign trail in key state of Iowa - Yahoo! News

Clinton hits presidential campaign trail in key state of Iowa - Yahoo! News

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Robert Novak :: Emanuel probably will back Clinton, sources say

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Robert Novak :: Emanuel probably will back Clinton, sources say

Report: Iran denies centrifuge work - Yahoo! News

Report: Iran denies centrifuge work - Yahoo! News

U.S. troop deaths cap Iraq's bloody week - Yahoo! News

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Crowds on both coasts protest Iraq war - Yahoo! News

Crowds on both coasts protest Iraq war - Yahoo! News

Clinton concedes role in authorizing war - Yahoo! News

Clinton concedes role in authorizing war - Yahoo! News

Nation/World Briefs

Nation/World Briefs

Former President Bill Clinton Speaks At Novo Nordisk Forum On Urgent Need Of Worldwide Change In Diabetes Care

Former President Bill Clinton Speaks At Novo Nordisk Forum On Urgent Need Of Worldwide Change In Diabetes Care

Online stores, malls, specialty food stores, gift stores, electronics stores, music stores, travel stores, Business supply stores,

Online stores, malls, specialty food stores, gift stores, electronics stores, music stores, travel stores, Business supply stores,

Roundup of the 12 Contests for Democratic-Held Senate Seats in 2008 - New York Times

Roundup of the 12 Contests for Democratic-Held Senate Seats in 2008 - New York Times

globegazette.com - Latest News Story

globegazette.com - Latest News Story

Hillary Clinton and Web 2 0

Hillary Clinton and Web 2 0

MercuryNews.com | 01/26/2007 | Web-savvy campaigning

MercuryNews.com 01/26/2007 Web-savvy campaigning

Sharpton sizes up 2008 contenders - Yahoo! News

Sharpton sizes up 2008 contenders - Yahoo! News

Hillary 19 points ahead of Obama-The United States-World-NEWS-The Times of India

Hillary 19 points ahead of Obama-The United States-World-NEWS-The Times of India

Buffalo News - Pataki opposes troop increase in Iraq

Buffalo News - Pataki opposes troop increase in Iraq

Blair supports Bush's new plan for Iraq - Yahoo! News

Blair supports Bush's new plan for Iraq - Yahoo! News

5 Days To Deadline!

Friends and Supporters, Thank you for your overwhelming generosity during these past few days. Still, more is needed as we approach our first campaign finance reporting deadline! For those of you who have contributed, but have not reached the maximum contribution level of $500, now is the time. With such a crowded field, we need to show that I am a strong contender in the upcoming special election to fill the Ward 4 council seat. Please show your support by contributing now. Your continued generosity will make a difference. Additionally, please join us at our upcoming events: WHAT: Oakley and Sydney Brooks Fundraiser WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, from 7-9p WHERE: 3032 Cambridge Pl NW, Washington, DC WHAT: Richard Rodgers Meet and Greet WHEN: Thursday, February 1, from 7-9p WHERE: 6030 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, Md Michael A. Brown

Paid for by Brown for Ward 4 Committee, 700 Quincy Street NW, Unit A, Washington, DC 20011. Amy Bellanca, Treasurer. A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance.

beSpacific - January 25, 2007

beSpacific - Accurate, focused law and technology news http://www.bespacific.com By Sabrina I. Pacifici - bespacific@earthlink.net Free weekday coverage on current issues January 25, 2007 Headlines PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government, January 2007 State Tobacco Activities Tracking and Evaluation (STATE) System Google Video Search Now Includes Results from YouTube Conference on “Energy Markets in the 21st Century: Competition Policy in Perspective” Call for Expanded DOJ OIG Investigation into NSA Surveillance Program Joint Economic Committee Report on President's Health Care Proposal Health Information Technology Initiative Major Accomplishments: 2004-2006 Library Workflow Redesign: Six Case Studies Analysis of CBO's Budget and Economic Outlook PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government, January 2007 Public Policy Institute of California Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government, January 2007. This is the 74th PPIC Statewide Survey and the 21st in the Californians and Their Government series. It is made possible with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. [40 pages, PDF] Topic(s): E-Government State Tobacco Activities Tracking and Evaluation (STATE) System "The State Tobacco Activities Tracking and Evaluation (STATE) System is an electronic data warehouse containing up-to-date and historical state-level data on tobacco use prevention and control. The STATE System is designed to integrate many data sources to provide comprehensive summary data and facilitate research and consistent data interpretation. The STATE System was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion...The main topic areas presently being offered are Behaviors, Demographics, Economics, Environment, Funding, Health Consequences and Costs, and Legislation." Topic(s): E-Government, Government Documents Google Video Search Now Includes Results from YouTube Press release: "Starting today, YouTube video results will appear in the Google Video search index: when users click on YouTube thumbnails, they will be taken to YouTube.com to experience the videos. Over time, Google Video will become even more comprehensive as it evolves into a service where users can search for the world's online video content, irrespective of where it may be hosted." Topic(s): Search Engines Conference on “Energy Markets in the 21st Century: Competition Policy in Perspective” "The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces the federal antitrust laws and is also the federal consumer protection enforcement agency, will host a conference in Washington, DC, on April 10-12, 2007, to explore a range of energy issues of importance to American consumers and to the United States and world markets. The three-day conference, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Energy Markets in the 21st Century: Competition Policy in Perspective,” and will bring together leading experts from the government, industries in the energy sector, consumer groups, and academia to exchange information and ideas about critical issues related to energy development, transportation, marketing, and use." [Agenda in PDF] Topic(s): Government Documents Call for Expanded DOJ OIG Investigation into NSA Surveillance Program Press release: "One week after U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced that the NSA warrantless surveillance program would soon be subject to the approval of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC), Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and several of his House colleagues, including House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) today called on the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Inspector General to expand his investigation of the program. Hinchey, Waxman, and three other House Democrats today sent a letter [text of which is included in this press release] to Inspector General Glenn Fine, asking him to determine why the Bush administration suddenly reversed its policy and allowed the NSA spy program to be subject to FISC approval." Topic(s): Government Documents, Congress, E-Government Joint Economic Committee Report on President's Health Care Proposal Follow-up to White House Fact Sheet: Affordable, Accessible, And Flexible Health Coverage, today's press release: New Joint Economic Committee Report Highlights Critical Flaws of Bush Health Care Proposal and related Economic Policy Brief: The President's Health Care Proposal: All Risk, No Reward. Topic(s): Government Documents, Congress, E-Government Health Information Technology Initiative Major Accomplishments: 2004-2006 Health Information Technology Initiative Major Accomplishments - background and history. Report (6 pages, PDF), Health Information Technology Initiative Major Accomplishments: 2004-2006 Topic(s): Government Documents, Knowledge Management, E-Government, Privacy Library Workflow Redesign: Six Case Studies Library Workflow Redesign: Six Case Studies, by Marilyn Mitchell, editor, January 2007. 81 pp. Supplemental Information (these documents are not in the published report): Appalachian College Association, supplements (PDF) The Libraries of The Claremont Colleges, supplements (PDF) The Robert W. Woodruff Library of the AUC, supplements (PDF) Topic(s): Libraries, Internet, Knowledge Management Analysis of CBO's Budget and Economic Outlook House Budget Committee, Democrats: CBO Forecasts Continued Fiscal Deterioration, January 24, 2007 - "While any improvement in the deficit is a welcome development, today's report from CBO is no cause for a declaration of victory. When the surplus in Social Security is excluded, as it should be, the deficit for this year's budget is $362 billion, and it hovers in this range through 2011." Topic(s): Government Documents, Congress, E-Government Search beSpacific archives back to September 2002 at http://www.bespacific.com/ Copyright ©2002-2006 BeSpacific® LLC. All Rights Reserved. BeSpacific® LLC, P.O. Box 3554, Silver Spring, Maryland 20918

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