Information on "Civil and Political Rights" and "Americas"
April 2013
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4 Apr 2013
Super PACs in Federal Elections
Author: R Sam Garrett
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report explores the super PACs (Political Action Committee) in the US: what they are, how they developed, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. More on «Super PACs in Federal Elections»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Which Countries Will the MCC Board Likely Select as Eligible in FY2013?
Author: Sarah Jane Staats
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
Many countries are competing for funding from the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for the 2013 fiscal year. More on «Which Countries Will the MCC Board Likely Select as Eligible in FY2013?»
November 2012
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14 Nov 2012
Government Transparency and Secrecy
Author: Wendy Ginsberg, Maeve P Carey, L Elaine Halchin, Natalie Keegan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Transparency may be defined as the disclosure of government information and its use by the public. More on «Government Transparency and Secrecy»
October 2012
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9 Oct 2012
Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Author: Charles Doyle
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) that consists of three parts. More on «Privacy: An Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act» -
9 Oct 2012
Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Author: Charles Doyle
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of federal law governing wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). More on «Privacy: An Abridged Overview of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Information Sharing: DHS Has Demonstrated Leadership and Progress, but Additional Actions Could Help Sustain and Strengthen Efforts
Author: Eileen R Larence
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the progress of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) information-sharing initiatives and of actions taken to track and assess these. More on «Information Sharing: DHS Has Demonstrated Leadership and Progress, but Additional Actions Could Help Sustain and Strengthen Efforts »
August 2012
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9 Aug 2012
NYPD's Powers of Threat Perception
Author: Matthew C Waxman
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This brief presents a new system used by the New York Police Department in order to track possible criminals and terrorists. More on «NYPD's Powers of Threat Perception» -
3 Aug 2012
Uzbekistan: Recent Developments and US Interests
Author: Jim Nichol
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Uzbekistan is a potential Central Asian regional power by virtue of its relatively large population, energy and other resources, and location in the heart of the region. More on «Uzbekistan: Recent Developments and US Interests»
July 2012
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13 Jul 2012
China, Internet Freedom, and US Policy
Author: Thomas Lum, Patricia Moloney Figliola, Matthew C Weed
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The link between the Internet and human rights, a pillar of US foreign policy towards China, is the main focus of this report. More on «China, Internet Freedom, and US Policy» -
Jul 2012
Information Security: Environmental Protection Agency Needs to Resolve Weaknesses
Author: Gregory C Wilshusen, Nabajyoti Barkakati
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting human health and the environment by implementing and enforcing the laws and regulations intended to improve the quality of the nation's air, water and lands. More on «Information Security: Environmental Protection Agency Needs to Resolve Weaknesses»
