A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The loss of personally identifiable information can result in substantial harm, embarrassment, and inconvenience to individuals and may lead to identity theft or other fraudulent use of the information. As shown in prior GAO reports, compromises to such information and long-standing weaknesses in federal information security raise important questions about what steps federal agencies should take to prevent them. As the federal government obtains and processes information about individuals in increasingly diverse ways, properly protecting this information and respecting the privacy rights of individuals will remain critically important. GAO was requested to (1) identify the federal laws and guidance issued to protect personally identifiable information from unauthorized use or disclosure and (2) describe agencies' progress in developing policies and documented procedures that respond to recent guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to protect personally identifiable information that is either accessed remotely or physically transported outside an agency's secured physical perimeter. To do so, GAO reviewed relevant laws and guidance, surveyed officials at 24 major federal agencies, and examined and analyzed agency documents, including policies, procedures, and plans. In commenting on a draft of …

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "One-third of the Department of Defense's (DOD) fiscal year 2006 spending on goods and services was for subcontracts. Concerns have been raised among DOD auditors and Congress about the potential for excessive pass- through charges by contractors that add little or no value when work is subcontracted. To better understand this risk, Congress mandated that GAO assess the extent to which DOD may be vulnerable to these charges. This report examines (1) DOD's approach to assessing the risk of excessive pass-through charges when work is subcontracted, (2) the strategies selected private sector companies use to minimize risks of excessive pass-through charges when purchasing goods and services, and (3) DOD's interim rule to prevent excessive pass-through charges. GAO's work is based on analysis of 32 fiscal year 2005 DOD contract actions at 10 DOD top contracting locations and discussions with DOD acquisition policy, audit, and contracting officials, including Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) staff. GAO also interviewed nine selected private sector companies with diverse contracting experience."

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Congress's long-standing interest in health care services for servicemembers returning from deployment has grown regarding National Guard and Reserve servicemembers because they are being activated in numbers not seen since World War II. For servicemembers who have been deployed overseas--whether National Guard, Reserve, or active duty--the Department of Defense (DOD) has developed a continuum of programs to assess servicemembers' health needs by obtaining information on their health concerns. One health assessment is administered before deployment, another about the time servicemembers return from deployment, and a third 90 to 180 days after deployment, which is called the post-deployment health reassessment (PDHRA). DOD directed the PDHRA to be implemented in June 2005 in response to studies that showed that health concerns were emerging several months after servicemembers' return from deployment. One intent of the PDHRA is to identify servicemembers' health concerns with a specific emphasis on screening for mental health and to assess whether servicemembers need referrals for further evaluation. PDHRAs can result in referrals being made to military treatment facilities, TRICARE providers, chaplains, Military OneSource, or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, such as VA medical centers, VA community …

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Container Security Initiative (CSI) aims to identify and examine high-risk U.S.-bound cargo at foreign seaports. GAO reported in 2003 and 2005 that CSI helped to enhance homeland security, and recommended actions to strengthen the program. This report updates information and assesses how CBP has (1) contributed to strategic planning for supply chain security, (2) strengthened CSI operations, and (3) evaluated CSI operations. To address these issues, GAO interviewed CBP officials and reviewed CSI evaluations and performance measures. GAO also visited selected U.S. and CSI seaports, and met with U.S. and foreign government officials."

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.

This report describes the provisions of Superfund and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and enforcement actions under these laws that have increasingly been receiving attention. Congressional scrutiny in the form of legislative proposals and a House hearing in the 109th Congress are discussed.

This report briefly describes the Agriculture Committees' jurisdiction over forestry, with examples of legislation addressed by the committees. It discusses forestry issues likely to be debated in the upcoming farm bill. It then presents information on the forestry provisions in the Administration's proposal for the 2007 farm bill, followed by the forestry provisions in the House-passed 2007 farm bill (the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, H.R. 2419) and in the Senate Committee draft bill (the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007).

This report assesses 2007 farm bill trade title provisions for U.S. agricultural export programs.

Weekly magazine edition of the daily student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the Brazos River Authority may discount and freeze current lease rates for lessees over 65 years of age.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken during a Jazz at the Muse event, featuring Shelly Carroll and Ardina Lockhart, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.