Yes socks. Free Government Information reports on another presidential signing statement.
Archive of entries posted on September 2006
Collect Examples of GWB’s Presidential Signing Statements
Free Government Information is calling for help in collating examples of George W. Bush’s use of presidential signing statements.
In the spirit of sunshine being the best disinfectant, we have decided to collect signing statements where the President appears to state that he will not honor an Act of Congress to provide information.
Since the President has [...]
NCSL 50-State Legislative Tracking Web Resources
National Conference of State Legislatures 50-State Legislative Tracking Web Resources, updated September 2006. The 15 covered topics include: Agriculture & Rural Development Elections, Campaigns & Redistricting, Ethics, Health issues and Transportation.
National Archives Opens “Legislative Treasures Vault”
NARA press release:
House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) joined Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein today to open the new National Archives “Legislative Treasures Vault.” The Legislative Treasures Vault holds records identified by the National Archives, with the input of the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate, as the most [...]
U.S. to extend pact with Internet oversight firm ICANN
From the Mercury News:
The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday it will extend its oversight of the California organization that handles domain name policies, while finding ways to improve the group’s accountability and transparency.
Publishers aim for some control of search results
From News.com:
Global publishers, fearing that Web search engines such as Google are encroaching on their ability to generate revenue, plan to launch an automated system for granting permission on how to use their content.
Jailed Chinese journalist to file US suit versus Yahoo
From Computerworld:
A Chinese journalist jailed in part due to e-mail evidence provided by a Yahoo subsidiary plans to file a lawsuit in the U.S. against the Internet company within the next few months.
Court Affirms Contra Costa’s Worship Ban
From American Libraries Online:
A federal appeals court ruled September 20 that government libraries can bar religious groups from holding worship services in public meeting rooms.
Digital Access to Archival Works: Could 108(b) Be the Solution?
Abstract:
Section 108(b) of the Copyright Law, which deals with unpublished works, is often described primarily has a “preservation” clause, with its primary purpose being to ensure that our manuscript heritage is not lost. A closer look at the legislative history of the section, however, reveals that Congress was primarily concerned with increasing scholarly access to [...]
Rep. Waxman Releases Internal Commerce Department E-Mails on Climate Change
From the Committee on Government Reform Minority Office:
Rep. Waxman requests Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez explain emails that appear to show that his office denied a media request to interview a NOAA scientist who had concluded that global warming may lead to more dangerous hurricanes.