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United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs [website]
"The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs
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Joint Inquiry Staff Report
This report is a critique of the first Joint Inquiry Staff Report. Senators Jon Kyl and Pat Roberts provide additional views to the report. The senators state that, the investigation was deficient for what it did not include. While intelligence community failures were identified, they were presented frequently in a mode of "mistakes were made" rather than as the beginning of an inquiry as to why they were made. The record should also reflect some of the differences in opinion among Members on how the Report was (or should have been) prepared. Key figures in our counter-terrorism efforts were unnecessarily compromised by these public hearings. These inadequacies in the process resulted in a Report that falls well short of addressing the core problems that led to 9/11. The JIS did not examine risk aversion as a distinct and separate issue, despite the fact that several witnesses and interviewees told the staff that it was a big problem. The Report spends many pages cataloging why it is difficult to pinpoint how much money was expended on counter-terrorism; yet the document does not really grapple with the contradiction between the high-ranking officials' complaints about inadequate resources and the fact that, according to the Office of Management and Budget, the intelligence agencies usually got what they asked for. The authors examine the flawed legal and institutional framework and leadership failures and provide possible solutions.
United States. Government Printing Office
Kyl, Jon; Roberts, Pat.
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Future of the Nuclear Weapons Complex
"As outlined before Congress in its 'Complex 2030' plan, NNSA's future path is to establish a smaller, more efficient Nuclear Weapons Complex that is able to respond to changing national and global security challenges. By 2030, NNSA will employ a smaller, safer and more secure nuclear weapons stockpile that has assured reliability over the long term, and is backed by the industrial and design capabilities needed to respond to changing technical, geopolitical or military needs."
United States. Government Printing Office
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Bomb Threats and Physical Security Planning
"This pamphlet is designed to help both the public and private sectors to prepare for the potential threat of explosives-related violence. While the ideas set forth are applicable in most cases, they are intended only as a guide. The ultimate determination of how to handle a bomb threat must be made by the individual responsible for the threatened facility. The information provided is compiled from a wide range of sources, including the actual experiences of special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). Several recommendations serve as guides to help prepare for a bomb or a bomb threat: (1) develop a bomb incident plan and (2) draw upon any expertise from police department, government agencies, and security specialist. Moreover, the author places an emphasis on being prepared and not leaving anything to chance. Items and topics in this document include: Bombs, Bomb Threats, Security against Bomb Incidents, Responding to Bomb Threats, ATF Bomb Threat Checklist, Decision Time, Evacuation, Search Teams, Search techniques, Suspicious Object Located, and the Handling of the News Media."
United States. Government Printing Office
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Public Law 95-454: Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
"An Act to reform the civil service laws." This act serves as the basis for the modern structure of the civil service.
United States. Government Printing Office
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Shared Responsibility: Counternarcotics And Citizen Security in the Americas, Hearing Before the, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, March 31, 2011
From the opening statement of Robert Menendez: "Welcome to our hearing on shared responsibility, counternarcotics and citizen security in the Americas. Let me thank our panelists for coming today. We look forward to your insights. Let me begin by laying out the framework for our discussion today and some sobering statistics. Latin America and the Caribbean region has one of the highest crime rates of any region in the world. According to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crimes, in 2003 the homicide rate in Latin America and the Caribbean was 19.9 per 100,000 people. By 2008, the rate had climbed to an astounding 32.6 per 100,000 people. In El Salvador, the rate is estimated to be as high as 71 per 100,000, despite President Funes's tremendous efforts to combat the maras, gangs that are largely responsible for violent crime. It is not a coincidence that cocaine seizures in Central America have also tripled during this time period. The problem is no longer limited to transit or trafficking in drugs, but has expanded into production and domestic consumption. Earlier this month, Honduran authorities found a cocaine processing laboratory in the remote northeastern mountains capable of producing 440 to 880 pounds of cocaine a week." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert Menendez, Cynthia Arnson, William R. Brownfield, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Stephen Johnson, R. Gil Kerlikowske, Eric Olson, and William F. Wechsler.
United States. Government Printing Office
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Serial No. 108-19: Fighting Fraud: Improving Information Security: Joint Hearing before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, April 3, 2003
Personal information has to be safeguarded throughout our national credit system. Just as consumers shred their unwanted mail and take care with their receipts, financial institutions have to develop and upgrade their information security procedures to protect consumers. Financial records such as credit card numbers are combined with other pieces of personal information, and they are the first targets of identity thieves. Years of work are often necessary for both consumer and business victims to correct damaged credit histories and restore access to credit. In this hearing, two subcommittees hear from the witnesses on three specific case studies to review current industry practices and to ensure that proper security procedures and protocols are in place or are being implemented. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Howard J. Beales III, John J. Brady, Tim Caddigan, James E. Farnan, Evan Hendricks, David J. McIntyre Jr., Kevin D. Mitnick, Stuart K. Pratt, Spencer Bachus, Sue W. Kelly, Michael G. Oxley, Paul E. Gillmor, Ruben Hinojosa, Ron Paul, John B. Shadegg, and William Winkenwerder Jr.
United States. Government Printing Office
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Serial No. 108-56: China's Exchange Rate Regime and its Effects on the U.S. Economy: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, October 1, 2003
This hearing examines the issue of foreign currency exchange rates and their relationship to the United States economy, in particular, the much-publicized relationship between the Chinese yuan and the U.S. dollar. "While currency pegs have been a reality for some time, it has really only been in the last month or so that considerable national attention has been paid to valuations of foreign currencies and the effects they may be having on U.S. export opportunities and the economic recovery overall. I am very aware that many see this as a U.S.-jobs issue. Others view it as a function of global economic integration. Some also contend that currency intervention by China and others in Asia is tantamount to currency manipulation and thus actionable under appropriate trade remedies. It is my hope that this hearing today will provide a thoughtful and appropriate forum for the various viewpoints we discuss as Congress works with the administration to ensure competitive free markets for U.S. manufacturing and its labor force." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Phil English, Mark Green, Grant Aldonas, Morris Goldstein, John B. Taylor, Franklin J. Vargo, Donald Manzullo, and Carolyn B. Maloney.
United States. Government Printing Office
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Applicant Handbook
"Despite our increased efforts in mitigation under our Project Impact: Building a Disaster Resistant Community initiative and advanced technology in warnings, disasters still happen. When natural disasters occur, it is the responsibility of the local community and then the State to respond. When their combined efforts are not sufficient to effectively cope with the direct results of the disaster, Federal assistance is available to supplement the State and local efforts. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, (Stafford Act) was designed to do this. The Stafford Act authorizes the President to provide assistance to individuals (Individual Assistance) and to State and local governments as well as certain Private Non-Profit organizations (Public Assistance) to help them respond to and recover from a disaster This Applicant Handbook is one initiative developed under the Process component of the program. The Handbook describes how applicants (our customers) apply for assistance under the Public Assistance Program. We believe that the Handbook is a useful tool. By following the procedures outlined in the Handbook, applicants can help us deliver assistance to them in an efficient and effective manner."
United States. Government Printing Office
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Prosecuting Iraqi War Crimes: A Consideration of the Different Forum Options: Hearing Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, April 10, 2003
The purpose of this hearing is to hear testimonies on the issue creating a war crimes tribunal for the war in Iraq. The main question before this Committee
today is how best those war crimes committed by Saddam Hussein's regime should be prosecuted with legitimacy both for the Iraqi people and for the international community. Options available range from international tribunals sanctioned by the United Nations to the domestic courts of Iraq or perhaps even the United States. Witnesses, statements and submissions: Arlen Specter, Susan Collins, Thomas Carper, Frank Lautenberg, Pierre-Richard Prosper, W. Hays Parks, David Scheffer, Ruth Wedgwood, and Tom Malinowski.
United States. Government Printing Office
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Terrorism Risk Insurance Program: Disclosures and Mandatory Availability Requirements
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this final rule concerning disclosures and mandatory availability requirements as part of its implementation of Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Act). The final rule incorporates and clarifies conditions for federal payment, set forth in section 103(b) of the Act, that require insurers to make certain disclosures to policyholders. It also incorporates and clarifies the section 103(c) requirements that insurers make available'' in their commercial property and casualty policies terrorism risk insurance coverage for insured losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism under the Act. Treasury issued an interim final rule and proposed rule with request for comment. This final rule, which is the second in a series of regulations that Treasury is issuing to implement the Program, adopts the interim final rule with several modifications as discussed below. This final rule is effective October 17, 2003.
United States. Government Printing Office
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5USC301: Departmental Regulations
Title 5, section 301 of the United States Code sets forth the regulatory powers of US government departments: "The head of an Executive department or military department may prescribe regulations for the government of his department, the conduct of its employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of its records, papers, and property. This section does not authorize withholding information from the public or limiting the availability of records to the public."
United States. Government Printing Office
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Project and Expenditure Report User Guide: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
From the Overview: "This document provides information on using Treasury's Portal to submit the required Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Project and Expenditure (P&E) reports. It is a supplement to the Compliance and Reporting Guidance (Reporting Guidance [hyperlink]), which contains relevant information and guidance on the reporting requirements. Additionally, you should visit Treasury's SLFRF home page [hyperlink] for the latest guidance and updates on programmatic and reporting topics, as well as information on Treasury's Interim Final Rule [hyperlink] (IFR). Each SLFRF recipient is required to submit periodic reports with current performance and financial information including background information about the SLFRF projects that are the subjects of the reports; and financial information with details about obligations, expenditures, direct payments, and subawards."
United States. Department of the Treasury
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On Common Ground - Law Enforcement Training Video on Sikhism [video]
From the Video Description: "The training film 'On Common Ground' serves as a valuable tool in educating law enforcement officials, airport personnel, and various communities across United States on cultural and religious practices associated with Sikhism. Awareness of cultural and religious observations, including those of Sikhism, can help avoid misunderstanding and tension, assisting the public in understanding the challenges and realizing the contributions of the Sikh community in America."
United States. Community Relations Service
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Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool [website]
From the Website: "This eTool* will help small, low-hazard service or retail businesses implement an emergency action plan, and comply with OSHA's [Occupational Safety and Health Administration's] emergency standards. [...] Businesses that deal with hazardous substances (such as Ethylene Oxide, Methylenedianiline, or Butadiene), or that are subject to the provisions of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Hazardous Waste Operations, or Grain Handling standards may also need to develop an emergency action plan in compliance with 29 CFR [Code of Federal Regulations] 1910.38(a). However, these businesses are beyond the scope of this eTool. [...] *eTools are stand-alone, interactive, highly illustrated web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. Some use expert system modules, which enable users to answer questions and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site. Some provide guidance information for developing a comprehensive safety and health program and include other recommended practices that often go beyond specific OSHA requirements. As indicated in the disclaimer, eTools do not create new OSHA requirements."
United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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COVID-19 Economy's Effects on Food, Housing, and Employment Hardships
From the Document: "In April 2020, the Census Bureau began the Household Pulse Survey to collect nearly real-time data on how families were faring during this unprecedented crisis. At the end of 2021, the Census Bureau had released data from 39 Pulse surveys on household well-being. CBPP [Center on Budget and Policy Priorities] and others used this data to assess hardship and the impact of relief measures. With the end of bi-weekly Pulse data releases in October 2021, this tracker will no longer be updated. The Census Bureau will continue to release Household Pulse data on a monthly basis, and CBPP will continue to analyze and write about the effects of pandemic-relief measures, including the important role of government policies in reducing hardship and poverty."
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Washington, D.C.)
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NACOLE Case Studies on Civilian Oversight: Office of the Independent Monitor
From the Document: "Created by municipal ordinance in 2004 and codified into Denver's charter in 2016, the Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) and seven-member Citizen Oversight Board (COB) are the City and County of Denver's civilian oversight agencies. The OIM and COB provide oversight of the Denver Police Department (DPD), a force of 1,459 sworn officers, and the Denver Sheriff Department (DSD), which consists of 985 sworn deputies responsible for the custody of inmates in Denver's jail system. The OIM actively monitors, participates in, and reviews the DPD's and DSD's Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) investigations of critical incidents and alleged misconduct involving sworn DPD and DSD personnel; monitors and issues recommendations throughout the adjudication and disciplinary processes; mediates complaints; and issues policy recommendations through data-driven analysis. The OIM also conducts significant outreach to the community, the DPD, and the DSD. The COB is responsible for evaluating the OIM's performance, gauging community concerns regarding the DPD's and the DSD's policies and practices and issuing policy recommendations to Denver's chief of police; the sheriff; and the executive director of safety (EDOS), the civilian head of Denver's Department of Safety (DOS) responsible for the management and discipline of Denver's police, sheriff, and fire departments."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Vitoroulis, Michael
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Historic Commitment to Protecting the Environment and Reversing Climate Change
From the Document: "President Obama believes that no challenge poses a greater threat to our children, our planet, and future generations than climate change -- and that no other country on Earth is better equipped to lead the world towards a solution. That's why under President Obama's leadership, the United States has done more to combat climate change than ever before." This document presents bullet points describing what the Obama administration has accomplished in terms of protecting the environment and reversing climate change, particularly regarding cutting carbon pollution, leading global efforts on climate change, reducing air and water pollution, cutting energy waste, preparing our communities for the impacts of climate change, and protecting treasured natural resources.
United States. White House Office
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Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Blog [Obama Administration White House Archives]
This is the archived version of the Obama Administration's Office of National Drug Control Policy blog. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) website: "The ONDCP blog is one of the main channels used to keep you informed about ongoing drug policy news, initiatives, and events."
United States. White House Office; United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy
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Historic Deal that Will Prevent Iran from Acquiring a Nuclear Weapon: How the U.S. and the International Community Will Block All of Iran's Pathways to a Nuclear Weapon [Obama Administration White House Archives]
This is the archived version of the Obama Administration's website section on the Iran Deal. From the Website: "President Obama has been clear that achieving a peaceful resolution that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon will make the United States, our allies, and our world safer. When President Obama took office he underscored that the United States was prepared to resolve this issue diplomatically -- but only if Iran came to the table in a serious way. When that did not happen, we rallied the world to impose the toughest sanctions in history--sanctions that had a profound impact on the Iranian economy. Sanctions alone could not stop Iran's nuclear program. But they did help bring Iran to the negotiating table. Because of our diplomatic efforts, the world stood with us, and we were joined at the negotiating table by the world's major powers -- the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China, as well as the European Union. The goal: Reaching a long-term diplomatic resolution that verifiably prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. In November 2013, the P5+1 [UN Security Council's five permanent members; namely China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States; plus Germany] and Iran took an important first step toward that goal with the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA), which halted the progress of Iran's program and rolled back it back in key areas for the first time in nearly a decade. The IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] has verified that Iran has met all of its obligations under the JPOA. Today, after many months of principled diplomacy building on the JPOA, we have achieved a framework for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)."
United States. White House Office
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White House: Homeland Security [Obama Administration White House Archives]
This is the archived version of the Obama Administration's website section on Homeland Security. From the Document: "Barack Obama and Joe Biden's strategy for securing the homeland against 21st century threats is focused on preventing terrorist attacks on our homeland, preparing and planning for emergencies and investing in strong response and recovery capabilities. Obama and Biden will strengthen our homeland against all hazards -- including natural or accidental disasters and terrorist threats -- and ensure that the federal government works with states, localities, and the private sector as a true partner in prevention, mitigation, and response."
United States. White House Office
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DHS Proposed HR System Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines the goals of the new personnel system, as well as questions concerning who will be affected by the new system, job security, pay and benefits, affects on performance management, key aspects of the proposed pay system, labor relations, adverse actions, appeals, and timeline for the proposed system.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Fact Sheet: Testing of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology at Land Borders
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is testing the US-VISIT Programs next phase of implementation, which uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to more efficiently record the entries and exits of visitors issued Forms I-94 at our land borders. Five U.S. land border ports will test the RFID technology from August 4, 2005, through early summer of 2006. The ports are Nogales East (Deconcini) and Nogales West (Mariposa) in Arizona; Alexandria Bay (Thousand Islands) in New York; and Pacific Highway and Peace Arch in Washington state. The five test locations were chosen to thoroughly evaluate the capability of this technology in a variety of weather and traffic conditions as US-VISIT will only deploy a fully tested system."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction [website]
From the About Webpage: "Collateral consequences are scattered throughout state and federal statutory and regulatory codes and can be unknown even to those responsible for their administration and enforcement. There is often a lack of coordination in different sections of state and federal codes, which makes it difficult to identify all of the penalties and disabilities that may be triggered by a particular conviction. In recognition of the rapid proliferation of collateral consequences and the increase in the number of people affected by them, the federal Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-177 § 510, 121 Stat. 2534, 2544) [hyperlink] directed the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) [hyperlink] to collect and analyze the collateral consequences in place in each U.S. jurisdiction. In 2012, the Criminal Justice Section [hyperlink] of the American Bar Association (ABA) [hyperlink] began work on the National Inventory of the Collateral Consequences of Conviction (NICCC), an online searchable database that identifies and categorizes the statutes and regulations that impose collateral consequences in all 50 states, the federal system, and the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico."
National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction
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President Bush Discusses Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona [May 18, 2006]
From President Bush's Discussion on Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona: "I'm down here to talk about the immigration issue. And this is an important issue. It really is. It's an important debate our country is having. We need to have -- we need to secure our border, and we need fair and effective immigration laws. The other night I spoke to the country about the way I see it, and I'm looking forward to working with the United States Congress to get something done. There's a lot of politics in Washington, D.C. And it's time to get rid of all the politics and do what's right for the United States of America and help you do your job. And that's why I've come to this part of the world. I wanted to hear firsthand from David and Ronald Colburn what they need to get the job done, and where we're making progress and where we aren't making progress."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
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Defining IT Security Requirements for Federal Systems and Networks: Employing Common Criteria Protection Profiles in Key Technology Areas
The strategic goals of IT security are: Increase the level of assurance in Federal systems and networks in the near term by acquiring information technology (IT) products from the commercial marketplace with necessary security features and capabilities, and; Promote the development of more advanced IT security products by industry in the mid-to-long term to further strengthen Federal systems and networks and create a more secure information infrastructure within the United States.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
Ross, Ron (Ronald S.)
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CISA: Shields Up
From the Webpage: "Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact organizations both within and beyond the region, to include the U.S. homeland. Every organization--large and small--must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber activity [hyperlink]. As the nation's cyber defense agency, CISA [Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency] stands ready to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of cyber-attacks. When cyber incidents are reported quickly, we can use this information to render assistance and as warning to prevent other organizations and entities from falling victim to a similar attack."
United States. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
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Continued Presence: Temporary Immigration Designation for Victims of Human Trafficking
From the Pamphlet: "The Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) is committed to disrupting and dismantling human trafficking organizations and providing support and protection to victims. A core part of this work is processing all Continued Presence requests from law enforcement nationwide."
Center for Countering Human Trafficking (U.S.); United States. Office of Homeland Security
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United States-Mexico Commission for Border Development and Friendship, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Ninety-First Congress, First Session on H.J. Res. 894 to Authorize Appropriations for Expenses of the Untied States Section of the United States-Mexico Commission for Border Development and Friendship, September 5, 1969
This is the September 5, 1969 hearing titled "United States-Mexico Commission for Border Development and Friendship," held before the House Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of John W. McCormack: "Enclosed for your consideration and appropriate reference is a draft of a proposed Joint Resolution to authorize appropriations for the expenses of the United States Section of the United States-Mexico Commission for Border Development and Friendship. The Commission was established by an exchange of notes between the United States and Mexico in November and December of 1966 pursuant to a meeting between the Presidents of the two countries in April of that year. Their joint statement included the following: 'The two Presidents expressed their determination to improve the relations between the frontier cities of both countries and to elevate the life of those who live in the border region. They agreed to create a Commission which would study the manner in which these objectives could be realized by cooperative action to raise the standard of living of the respective communities from a social and cultural as well as a material point of view.'" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Arturo G. Constantino, Eligio de la Garza, Charles A. Meyer, Antonio F. Rodriguez, Lionel Van Deerlin, and Lamar Whitaker.
United States. Government Printing Office
1969
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Chemical and Biological Warfare, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, Ninety-First Congress, First Session, April 30, 1969
This is the April 30, 1969 hearing titled "Chemical and Biological Warfare" held before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of J . W. Fulbright: "The committee's interest stems from several recent developments: The Submission by the United Kingdom of a working paper on microbiological warfare weapons to the 18-nation Disarmament Committee, and the formation earlier this year of a United Nations Special Committee [...] to examine and report on the characteristics and security implications of chemical and biological weapons. [...] As chemical and biological weapons may soon be the subject of serious international negotiations, the matter is thus clearly within this committee's responsibility. There are, of course, wider aspects of this problem that follow from the question of whether or not to adhere to a treaty and what part to play in the United Nations Special Committee." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Matthew S. Meselson.
United States. Government Printing Office
1969
