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SSRN: Coronavirus [website]
From the Website: "SSRN's [Social Science Research Network] Coronavirus and Infectious Disease Research page provides a curated view into the early-stage research to help researchers, public health authorities, clinicians and the public understand, contain and manage this disease. Rapidly evolving healthcare emergencies necessitate the quick dissemination of research. The growing role of early-stage research, often referred to as preprints, was acknowledged in the Ebola and Zika virus outbreaks as a way of 'accelerating the dissemination of scientific findings to support responses to infectious disease outbreaks'. SSRN, Elsevier's world-leading platform devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of early-stage research, is committed to making coronavirus-related research available immediately. Research on SSRN is free to download and upload. It is important to note that these papers have not benefited from the pivotal role of peer-review, which validates and improves the quality of final published journal articles."
Elsevier
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Navy LPD-17 Flight II and LHA Amphibious Ship Programs: Background and Issues for Congress [Updated October 19, 2021]
From the Summary: "This report discusses two types of amphibious ships being procured for the Navy: LPD [Landing Platform Docks]-17 Flight II class amphibious ships and LHA [Landing Helicopter Assault]-type amphibious assault ships. Both types are built by Huntington Ingalls Industries/Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII/Ingalls) of Pascagoula, MS. Section 124 of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 6395/P.L. 116-283 of January 1, 2021) provides authority for the Navy to use a block buy contract for the procurement of three LPD-17 class ships and one LHA-type amphibious assault ship. One issue for Congress is whether to approve, reject, or modify the Navy's FY2022 procurement funding requests for the LPD-17 Flight II and LHA programs. The Navy's proposed FY2022 budget requests $60.6 million in procurement funding to complete the procurement cost of the second LPD-17 Flight II class ship, LPD-31, and $68.6 million in procurement funding to help fund the procurement cost of the amphibious assault ship LHA-9."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
O'Rourke, Ronald
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Improving Oil Spill Prevention and Response, Restoring Jobs, and Ensuring Our Energy Security: Recommendations from the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, February 11, 2011
From the opening statement of Frank A. LoBiondo: "The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill was unprecedented in size and duration. It left a tremendous natural and economic disaster in its wake. The joint Coast Guard and Department of Interior investigation into the causes of the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon, as well as the failure of the blowout preventer to contain the spill is still ongoing. The subcommittee will examine the findings of the official investigation, once it is complete. While we await the findings of the investigation, the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, as well as the report of the national incident commander has helped highlight significant questions regarding the best methods for the industry and the Federal Government to use to prevent and respond to future oil spills. This hearing provides the subcommittees with the opportunity to hear recommendations of the Commission and the national incident commander on the changes needed to Federal laws and regulations to help reduce the likelihood of a similar event happening in the future." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thad Allen, Donald F. Boesch, Terry D. Garcia, Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Frank A. LoBiondo.
United States. Government Printing Office
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Expressing the Solidarity of the House of Representatives with the Families of the Victims and those Displaced by the Heavy Rains and Widespread Flooding in Colombia, Markup Before the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session on H. Res. 77, March 17, 2011
"From the opening statement of Connie Mack: Pursuant to notice for purposes of a markup, I call up resolution H. Res. 77. Without objection, the resolution to be considered will be considered as read and open for amendment at any point. […] This amendment expresses the United States' desire to stand by the Colombian people in the wake of a massive flooding that impacted millions of lives. It also acknowledges the economic damages that resulted from this tragedy and calls on the U.S. administration to right the misdirected approach it has taken toward our important ally and start engaging in policies that promote economic growth. Expanded economic opportunity helps countries rebound from natural disasters such as the one Colombia has experienced, provides alternatives to illegal activities, and is a priority for our own economic and national security interests in the United States." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Connie Mack.
United States. Government Printing Office
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COVID Collaborative [website]
From the Website: "We've assembled a diverse and comprehensive team of leading experts in health, education, and the economy to shape the work of the COVID [coronavirus disease] Collaborative, develop consensus recommendations, and engage with state and local leaders across America - ensuring that our efforts are truly from the nation, for the nation."
COVID Collaborative
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Policy Changes and Processing Delays at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, July 16, 2019
This is the July 16, 2019 hearing on "Policy Changes and Processing Delays at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services," held before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of Zoe Lofgren: "Record high case backlogs and policy changes that make it harder to obtain immigration benefits are extremely important matters that deserve careful attention. These are profound problems that have a direct impact on countless individuals, families, students, business, and other entities, such as hospitals and research institutions. I am sure that others on this Subcommittee will agree when I say that we hear about these issues from constituents on an almost daily basis. Although USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] has struggled with processing delays and backlogs since its creation, the agency reports that the current net backlog, as of April 2019, stands at more than 2.4 million cases. [...] This hearing will provide an opportunity to dig deeper into these stories and examine how USCIS processing delays impact everyday people. We will also explore with our first panel of witnesses what is causing these delays and how USCIS plans to bring processing times back down to reasonable levels." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Donald Neufeld, Michael Valverde, Michael Hoefer, Marketa Lindt, Jill Marie Bussey, Eric Cohen, and Jessica Vaughan.
United States. Government Publishing Office
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Per- and Polyfluoroaklyl Substances (PFAS) [website]
This website includes general information about PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), "EPA Actions to Address PFAS," and "Tolls and Resources" pertaining to PFAS.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
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Body-Worn Camera Toolkit [website]
From the About Page: "The Body Worn-Camera Toolkit was created by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance as a resource for law enforcement agencies across the country and around the world. Body-worn camera (BWC) programs can support law enforcement strategies to improve public safety, reduce crime, and strengthen relationships between police and the community. Comprehensive BWC programs are guided by policies that effectively incorporate research, promising practices, community input, and vital implementation considerations. This toolkit consolidates and translates the developing body of knowledge on BWCs for law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, advocacy organizations, and community members."
United States. Bureau of Justice Assistance
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Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States and its Interests Abroad, Hearing Before the Select Committee on Intelligence of the United States Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session on Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States and its Interests Abroad, Thursday, February 22, 1996
From the opening statement of Arlen Specter: "The Committee meets publicly today to hear the Director of Central Intelligence's views on the current and projected national security threats to the United States. These threats play an important role in defining our country's foreign policy--they form the foundation for all our military, foreign policy, and economic planning. It is therefore essential that the Intelligence Community provide our nation's policymakers with the most accurate and timely assessment of these threats as possible." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John Deutch, Toby Gati, Robert J. Kerrey, Charles S. Robb, Arlen Specter, John H. Moseman, Barbara Larkin, and Patrick M. Hughes.
United States. Government Printing Office
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TechWatch [website]
This resource from SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) tracks the role technology plays in perpetuating hate.
Southern Poverty Law Center
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HUD Exchange: Community Development Block Grant Program [website]
This Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program website provides a variety of resources to help a user navigate through, understand and utilize the many community-building grants that are available, including policy guidance and program support contacts. From the CDBG Program landing webpage: "The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc."
United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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COVID and Public Transit in the Houston Region
From the Executive Summary: "Increasing access to and utilization of alternative modes of transportation is critical to reducing the public health impacts from exposure to harmful air pollution and decreasing greenhouse gases (GHGs) that are contributing to climate change. [...] Historically, communities of color and people with lower-incomes have relied heavily on public transit for basic survival needs such as going to and from work and obtaining food and necessities. These same communities have suffered disproportionately from the impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] - in part because overrepresentation in 'essential jobs' increases risk of contracting coronavirus and because unequal exposure to air pollution has contributed to underlying health conditions making them more susceptible to having worse coronavirus-related health outcomes.[...] Focusing on three Houston communities hit hard by the pandemic, our team conducted four distinct activities to better understand how COVID [coronavirus] affected residents' transportation use in our region: virtual focus groups with community members from each of the three focus areas; quantitative and qualitative data analysis of results from the focus groups and from various transportation, air quality, and social vulnerability data; a literature review; and a series of interviews with regional 'stakeholders' - elected officials, planners, and public policy professionals."
Texas Southern University; Air Alliance Houston; LINK Houston
Humphreys, Harrison; Nelson, Bakeyah S.; Turner, Meosha . . .
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Administration's Response to Ebola [Obama Administration White House Archives]
This is the archived version of the Obama Administration's White House website section on the Administration's Response to Ebola. This webpage includes the following sections of information about the Obama Administration's response to Ebola: (1) Understanding the Facts; (2) What's Happened So Far; (3) What We're Doing at Home; (4) What We're Doing Abroad; (5) How You Can Help; (6) A Coordinated Effort; (7) Latest News; and, (8) Related Links.
United States. White House Office
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California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training [website]
"The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) was established by the Legislature in 1959 to set minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The POST organization, with more than 130 staff members, functions under the direction of an Executive Director appointed by the Commission. POST funding comes from the Peace Officers' Training Fund (POTF). The POTF receives monies from the State Penalty Assessment Fund, which in turn receives monies from penalty assessments on criminal and traffic fines. Therefore, the POST program is funded primarily by persons who violate the laws that peace officers are trained to enforce. No tax dollars are used to fund the POST program. The POST program is voluntary and incentive-based. Participating agencies agree to abide by the standards established by POST. The more than 600 agencies in the POST program are eligible to receive the Commission's services and benefits, such as job-related assessment tools, research into improved officer selection standards, management counseling services, the development of new training courses, reimbursement for training, and quality leadership training programs. POST also awards professional certificates to recognize peace officer achievement and proficiency."
California. Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; California
2006
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CBO Director's Blog [blog]
This is a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) blog which includes articles from the director, Doug Elmendorf.
United States. Congressional Budget Office
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Direct Reimbursement for Host-State Evacuation and Sheltering Costs
From the Introduction: "On November 20, 2009, a final rule was published that implemented changes to 44 CFR [Code of Federal Regulations] §206.223 (a) (2) regarding how FEMA reimburses for sheltering and evacuation costs incurred outside of the area designated under a Presidential emergency or major disaster declaration. FEMA Recovery Policy RP9523.18, 'Host-State Evacuation and Sheltering Reimbursement', describes methods by which States outside of the designated area can seek reimbursement for evacuation and sheltering support. A host-State may seek reimbursement from FEMA for evacuation and sheltering support provided to evacuees from an impact-State in two ways: (1) through mutual aid agreements with the impact-State or (2) directly from FEMA Impact states may utilize mutual aid agreements to receive host-State evacuation and sheltering aid in accordance with Disaster Assistance Policy DAP9523.6, 'Mutual Aid Agreements for Public Assistance and Fire Management Assistance', dated August 13, 2007. This document (SOP9570.1, 'Direct Reimbursement for Host-State Evacuation and Sheltering Costs Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)') addresses direct reimbursement from FEMA."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Safeguarding Houses of Worship: NIJ's Safety and Security Planning App for Houses of Worship: House of Worship Safety and Security Assessment
From the General Statement: "The purpose of this document is to assist HOW [House of Worship] in producing a draft Safety and Security Plan for a specific campus. The document will guide you through a series of questions designed to assist in the evaluation of the current safety and security posture of your campus, as well as evaluating and prioritizing unique threats and making recommendations for improvement."
Justice Technology Information Center (U.S.); National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
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Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery [website]
From the Website Overview: "The Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) was established by Section 4018 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under the CARES Act, SIGPR has the duty to conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of the making, purchase, management, and sale of loans, loan guarantees, and other investments by the Secretary of the Treasury under any program established by the Secretary under Division A of the CARES Act, as well as the management by the Secretary of any program established under Division A of the CARES Act. By express incorporation, SIGPR also has the duties, responsibilities, powers, and authorities granted inspectors general under the Inspector General Act of 1978, including broad subpoena authority. The role and mission of SIGPR is to safeguard the people's tax dollars appropriated by Congress through the CARES Act. SIGPR strives to ensure that the American taxpayer gets the best return on investment by efficiently rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse. In carrying out its mission, SIGPR's goal is to treat everyone with respect, to operate with the utmost integrity, and to be fair, objective, and independent."
United States. Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery
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Congressional Budget Office (CBO) [website]
The CBO aims to provide the Congress with the objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions and with the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process. This site is rich in publications: studies & reports, technical papers, cost estimates, testimony, letters and others.
United States. Congressional Budget Office
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Biological Threat
"A biological attack is the deliberate release of germs or other biological substances that can make you sick. Many agents must be inhaled, enter through a cut in the skin or be eaten to make you sick. Some biological agents, such as anthrax, do not cause contagious diseases. Others, like the smallpox virus, can result in diseases you can catch from other people." This document outlines what to do in the event of biological threat.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Be Informed: Biological Threat
This diagram illustrates what to do in the event of a biological threat.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Make a Plan: Shelter in Place Diagram
This diagram illustrates how to secure a shelter in the event of an emergency.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Department of Homeland Security: Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties [website]
The mission of the Office is to protect civil rights and civil liberties and to support homeland security by providing the Department with constructive legal and policy advice on the full range of civil rights and civil liberties issues the Department will face, and by serving as an information and communication channel with the public regarding all aspects of these issues.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: July 2016
This July 2016 edition of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin contains the following articles: "Leadership Spotlight: Information Output vs. Effective Communication"; "Officer Survival Spotlight: What Is a Safe Distance?"; "Value of Spiritual Survival Tools for Law Enforcement Officers" by Cary A. Friedman; "Growing Risk of Data Sabotage: Protecting Law Enforcement Agencies" by Michael Gregg, M.B.A.; "Unusual Weapons: Lighter Knife"; "Bulletin Reports: Household Poverty and Nonfatal Violent Victimization"; "Patch Call: South Portland, Maine, Police Department"; and "Patch Call: Henrico County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office."
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) [website]
The BIO site offers news, information on national, state, and local issues relating to biotechnology, letters, testimony, speeches, publications, science updates, and conferences. BIO also sponsors an annual convention and exhibition on biotechnology, deemed the largest of its kind.
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
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Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection (LESDC) [website]
From the Website: "The Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection (LESDC) Act [hyperlink] aims to help agencies better understand and prevent suicides among current and former law enforcement officers, corrections employees, 911 operators, judges, and prosecutors. The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program [hyperlink] manages this data collection, known as the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection [hyperlink]. As with other UCR data collections, submitting this data to the collection is voluntary."
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Department of Homeland Security: State Homeland Security Contacts
This web page contains a list of Homeland Security contacts by state.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Airport Privatization: Issues and Options for Congress [Updated March 11, 2021]
From the Summary: "In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (APPP; Section 149 of the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996, P.L. [Public Law] 104-264) to increase access to sources of private capital for airport development and to make airports more efficient, competitive, and financially viable. The FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95) increased the number of airports than can participate from five to 10. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254) renamed the program the Airport Investment Partnership Program (AIPP; 49 U.S.C. §47134) and removed the restriction on the number and type of public airports that may participate in the program. However, participation in the program has remained very limited, in good part because major stakeholders have different, if not contradictory, objectives and interests. Only two U.S. commercial service airports have completed the privatization process established under the AIPP. One of those, Stewart International Airport in New York State, subsequently reverted to public ownership. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is now the only airport with a private operator under the provisions of the AIPP. As of March 2021, there is one other AIPP participant--Hendry County Airglades Airport, a general aviation airport in Clewiston, FL. The airport is to complete its privatization process after receiving FAA approval in September 2019."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Tang, Rachel Y.
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DHS & OPM Final Human Resource Regulations Fact Sheet
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is establishing a new Human Resource Management System to ensure the Department can continue to attract, retain, and reward a workforce that is able to meet the critical mission entrusted to it by the American people. As outlined in the final regulations, issued jointly by the Secretary and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the system provides greater flexibility and accountability in the way employees are paid, developed, evaluated, afforded due process, and represented by labor organizations."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS HR System Proposed Regulations
This is a PowerPoint briefing of the proposed HR system. It outlines benefits of the system, facts about the system, overview, market-based pay, pay and performance incentives, performance management, labor relations, adverse actions and appeals, streamlined process for performance-based adverse actions, next steps, and public comment.
United States. Department of Homeland Security