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• Causes and Consequences of School Violence: A Review

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  From the Introduction: "Although school violence is on the decline, it remains a significant concern for researchers, policymakers, and the general public. The latest Indicators of School Crime and Safety report indicates that, in a given school year, most schools will record one or more violent incidents, and one-fifth of schools will record one or more serious violent incidents. A significant minority of students will be in a physical fight at school. Smaller numbers of students will bring weapons to school or will be the victims of assault, sexual assault, or robbery at school. And, though the number will be small, there also will be youth homicides at school. Indeed, recent estimates reveal that over half of youth violent victimization occurs at school, and over half of teachers have experienced student-perpetrated violence. [...] This report takes a comprehensive look at the state of the research on school violence. It includes an empirical review of systematic reviews and a narrative review of recent empirical research on the predictors and consequences of violence in schools. Additionally, a summary of the ways that researchers have conceptualized and measured school violence is provided, and discussions about serious school violence and studies that were funded by NIJ's [National Institute of Justice] CSSI [Comprehensive School Safety Initiative] are included. Several recommendations for future research are put forth."

  National Institute of Justice (U.S.)

  Turanovic, Jillian J., 1985-; Siennick, Sonja E.

  2022-02
• Voices from Lockdown: A Chance for Change

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  From the Executive Summary: "We currently face a fork in the road for our progress as a nation. COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] has highlighted and exacerbated existing inequalities and the gap is widening on a daily basis. 'But there is still time to act to prevent this situation worsening.' Vital organisations supporting some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged women and girls face a perfect storm as lockdown eases, there is a risk of thousands of the most marginalised women and girls being left without support. With emergency funding ending and a surge in demand for their services, many organisations supporting women and girls are worried about how they will meet demand in the coming months. The first three months of lockdown created more challenges in the lives of women and girls already experiencing multiple and intersecting disadvantages and made it more difficult for them to get help. Our research tells us that the scale of the problem is likely to be hugely underestimated and the organisations we spoke to expect a surge in demand as restrictions ease. Hidden and increasing demand, unsustainable funding and the stress facing staff working in these conditions means the future of a whole sector providing vital services hangs in the balance. 'But there is still a chance to prevent that.' The 'new normal' has meant doing things differently and our research highlights that this sector, those delivering services to the women and girls most in need, has stepped up to the challenge - innovated, created and made sure they are at the heart of sustaining their communities. In the next phase of our response to this crisis, the women's voluntary and community sector must play a key role as part of the UK's COVID-19 recovery strategy, drawing on the remarkable resilience, adaptability and innovation of these organisations."

  Agenda (alliance for women and girls at risk)

  2020-08
• Assessing Enhanced Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information

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  From the Abstract: "The protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations is important to federal agencies and can directly impact the ability of the Federal Government to successfully carry out its assigned missions and business operations. This publication provides federal agencies and nonfederal organizations with assessment procedures that can be used to carry out assessments of the requirements in NIST [National Institute of Standards and Technology] Special Publication 800- 172, 'Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: A Supplement to NIST Special Publication 800-171'. The assessment procedures are flexible and can be tailored to the needs of organizations and assessors. Assessments can be conducted as 1) self-assessments; 2) independent, third-party assessments; or 3) government-sponsored assessments. The assessments can be conducted with varying degrees of rigor based on customer-defined depth and coverage attributes. The findings and evidence produced during the assessments can be used to facilitate risk-based decisions by organizations related to the CUI enhanced security requirements."

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.); United States. Department of Commerce

  Ross, Ron (Ronald S.); Pillitteri, Victoria; Dempsey, Kelley

  2022-03
• Five Inequities in Health Care

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  From the Document: "Much has been written about cost and coverage issues in the American health care system, particularly since the onset of the pandemic. But there needs to be an equally loud clarion call to address massive inequities in health care. These disparities are unfortunately not a new phenomenon, but little progress has been made toward reaching a more equitable and just system. In this report, we analyze inequity throughout the health care system, breaking down the central issues into ve core areas: access to care, cost of care, health outcomes, social factors, and the impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. Understanding these inequities is imperative to reforming health care so it provides the best possible care to all people."

  Third Way

  Ahmadi, Ladan; Murdock, Kylie

  2022-01-14
• Reauthorization of the U.S. Parole Commission, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Second Session, July 16, 2008

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  From the opening statement of Kenneth Linn: "I am the Chairman of the Federal chapter of CURE. That is the Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, an organization that has been around since 1972. I represent the thoughts and the feelings of 202,000 Federal inmates, their families, their loved ones and their friends. […] We cannot continue down the present path because it is cost prohibitive to build the necessary prisons to house the future population at our present rate of incarceration, and it is unjust and inequitable to put mostly nonviolent first offenders in prison for the majority of their adult lives. [...] Historically, the United States Parole Commission has promoted public safety and justice by fairly exercising its authority to release and supervise offenders under its jurisdiction through a conscious application of its own guidelines in each case. It has done this by a willingness to give due regard to individual circumstances while applying the least restrictive sanction that is consistent with public safety and the appropriate punishment for the offense. […] Depending upon whose numbers one wishes to use, the cost to the country to incarcerate our huge Federal population runs approximately $30,000 to $40,000 per inmate per year. The total operational cost exceeds $6 billion yearly and, if one includes amortization of land and buildings, the total cost is more than $8 billion. Our prison population is aging dramatically. The cost to house older inmates is twice that of younger inmates because of the increased medical costs. Our conclusion is that inmates can be rehabilitated and should have a second chance to lead positive lives." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert C. Scott, Kenneth Linn, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Edward F. Reilly, Jr., Horace Crenshaw, and David B. Muhlhausen.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2009
• Hot Yoga Tallahassee: A Case Study of Misogynistic Extremism

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  From the Introduction: "The hot yoga Tallahassee case study demonstrates the opportunities that exist to prevent targeted violence while drawing particular to the risk posed by misogynistic extremism. Highlighted throughout the case study are behavioral threat assessment themes that were evident in the background of the Hot Yoga Tallahassee attacker. These behavioral themes are frequently seen in the backgrounds of other attackers and, as such, should be the focus of community-level violence prevention efforts to identify and intervene with those who pose a risk of engaging in targeted violence."

  United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center

  United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center

  2022-03
• Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to Codes and Standards

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  From the Document: "Communities can adopt various codes and standards to reduce hazards and be more resilient. Updates to codes are often informed by past disasters. The International Code Council publishes International Codes (I-Codes) and the minimum requirements to protect lives and reduce damage for a risk like the 1%-annual-chance flood. To apply at the state or local level, governments must enact ordinances adopting the I-Codes. The International Building Code is arguably the most well known. Lesser known but effective codes are the International Energy Conservation Code, International Plumbing Code, International Wildland Urban Interface Code and International Zoning Code. This 'Guide to Expanding Mitigation' explains how to benefit from diverse codes and standards, communicate the hidden costs of failing to act, and work with departments to adopt and enforce codes that increase community resilience. It also includes case studies where higher standards save money. This guide will help officials, especially those in emergency management, start conversations about codes to make communities more resilient."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Tukvachinski, Yana; Heide, Jack; Herlitz, Melissa . . .

  2021-09-28?
• Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to Wildlife

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  From the Document: "When thinking of wildlife, especially from an urban perspective, we often picture far-off wilderness and 'nature' as a place away from busy communities. But the reality is that whether we live in a small rural village or a bustling metropolis, wildlife is all around us. Squirrels scurrying along a park bench, seagulls hovering above a boardwalk, coyotes trotting across a suburban street--wildlife and people live alongside each other. This means that our actions affect their existence, and when we are affected by disasters, they too are at risk. This 'Guide to Expanding Mitigation' provides recommendations for working with wildlife experts to support hazard mitigation, especially in the planning process and project development. This guide is designed to help community officials begin a conversation about mitigation investments that can protect wildlife while building greater community resilience."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Heide, Jack; Hoole, Paul; Gutierrez, Jennifer . . .

  2021-11-17?
• Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to People with Disabilities

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  From the Document: "Many community organizations focus on meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities. Others work on reducing disaster risk. However, these issues are not always integrated. Many efforts to support the disaster-related needs of people with disabilities focus on preparedness and response, not longterm risk reduction. Bringing these issues together and focusing on risk reduction promotes community resilience. This 'Guide to Expanding Mitigation' discusses the importance of including people with disabilities in hazard mitigation. It explores disability issues and provides ways to include disability concerns in mitigation planning and implementation."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Monitz, Gary; Heide, Jack; Spitzer, Gabriella

  2021-11-18?
• Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to Transportation

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  From the Document: "Transportation engineers, planners, and construction workers share a common goal with emergency managers: keeping the public safe. Community emergency managers and transportation professionals can collaborate throughout the disaster lifecycle to save lives, protect community investments, and restore critical transportation assets and services quickly after a disaster. In advance of a disaster, however, mitigation is essential to ensuring transportation systems and the communities they serve are protected well into the future. This 'Guide to Expanding Mitigation' explores how community officials can work with the transportation sector to support hazard mitigation, including the planning process. This guide is a starting place for community officials to initiate a conversation about mitigation investments that can make transportation more resilient."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Heide, Jack; Kroneberger, Matt; Herlitz, Melissa

  2020-08-17?
• Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to Municipal Financing

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  From the Document: "Disasters are difficult to predict. When they strike, their impacts can have long-term consequences for residents and the community. To reduce the impact of future disasters and improve the resiliency of your community, it is important to invest in mitigation. As you advance through the hazard mitigation planning process, exploring options that will reduce your community's risk, it is critical to identify how you will fund these efforts. Creating a funding strategy from multiple diverse sources will help to secure the funding necessary to keep your community safe from future disasters. [...] This 'Guide to Expanding Mitigation' explores how community officials can work with finance officials to support hazard mitigation planning, and how mitigation investments can align with community budgets and financial management priorities."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  Miller, John A.

  2020-08-17?
• Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan [April 12, 2010]

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  This press release from April 12, 2010 starts with an announcement that Ukraine "intends to remove a substantial part of its stocks this year. Ukraine will convert its civil nuclear research facilities--operate with low-enriched uranium fuel. This is something that the United States has tried to make happen for more than 10 years. The material is enough to construct several nuclear weapons. And this demonstrates Ukraine's continued leadership in non-proliferation and comes in an important region where we know a lot of highly enriched uranium exists." A question and answer period follows which covers questions with regards to Al Qaeda seeking nuclear materials and weapons, Pakistan's nuclear weapons security, and the Nuclear Security Summit.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-04-12
• Communique of the Washington Nuclear Security Summit [April 13, 2010]

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  This communiqué of the Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, D.C., April 12-13, 2010 states the following: "nuclear terrorism is one of the most challenging threats to international security, and strong nuclear security measures are the most effective means to prevent terrorists, criminals, or other unauthorized actors from acquiring nuclear materials. In addition to our shared goals of nuclear disarmament, nuclear nonproliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy, we also all share the objective of nuclear security. Therefore those gathered here in Washington, D.C. on April 13, 2010, commit to strengthen nuclear security and reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism. Success will require responsible national actions and sustained and effective international cooperation."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-04-13
• Highlights of the National Commitments Made at the Nuclear Security Summit [April 13, 2010]

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  This press release discusses the highlights of national commitments made during the Nuclear Security Summit, held in Washington, DC, April 12-13, 2010.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2010-04-13
• Nuclear Security Summit, Seoul, March 2012: Multinational Statement on Nuclear Information Security, March 27, 2012

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  This March 27, 2012 White House press release includes a multinational statement on nuclear information security. From the text: "We recognize the importance of preventing non-state actors from obtaining information, technology or expertise required to acquire or use nuclear materials for malicious purposes, or to disrupt information technology based control systems at nuclear facilities. We therefore encourage States to: continue to develop and strengthen national and facility-level measures for the effective management of such information, including information on the procedures and protocols to protect nuclear materials and facilities; to support relevant capacity building projects; and to enhance cyber security measures concerning nuclear facilities, consistent with the IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] General Conference Resolution on Nuclear Security (GC(55)/Res/10) and bearing in mind the International Telecommunication Union Resolution 174. We also encourage States to: promote a security culture that emphasizes the need to protect nuclear security related information; engage with scientific, industrial and academic communities in the pursuit of common solutions; and support the IAEA in producing and disseminating improved guidance on protecting information."

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2012-03-27
• Text of a Letter from the President to the Congress of the United States [June 30, 2005]

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  This letter from President Bush explains why he issued Executive Order 12938 to freeze property of those suspected of smuggling weapons of mass destruction or who assist in the proliferation, delivery and attainment of such materials.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2005-06-30
• Statement of Activity and Cooperation to Counter Nuclear Smuggling, March 27, 2012

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  This March 27, 2012 White House press release includes a statement on the activity and cooperation to counter and thwart the illicit trafficking of nuclear or other radioactive materials. The statement lists a number of countries working along with the U.S. in an effort to counter nuclear smuggling, and some of the actions that have/are being taken.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2012-03-27
• Fact Sheet: Ukraine Highly Enriched Uranium Removal, March 27, 2012

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  This March 27, 2012 White House press release includes a fact sheet on the U.S. announcement of the removal of 128 kilograms of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from two remaining sites in Ukraine.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2012-03-27
• 2012 Nuclear Security Summit Deliverable: Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, March 27, 2012

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  This March 27, 2012 White House press release includes a statement regarding the global partnership against the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction. Also included is a list of the 24 partners in the global partnership.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2012-03-27
• Joint Statement of the Presidents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and the United States of America Regarding the Trilateral Cooperation at the Former Semipalatinsk Test Site, March 26, 2012

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  This March 26, 2012 White House press release includes a joint statement of the presidents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, and the U.S. The statement is regarding the commitment of the aforementioned nations to combat the threat of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism by eliminating remnants of the past nuclear testing activities in the territory of the former Semipalatinsk Test Site.

  United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary

  2012-03-26
• Science & Tech Spotlight: Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics Counter-Drone Technologies

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  From the Document: "Uncrewed aircraft systems [UAS], or 'drones,' can pose safety and security risks to critical U.S. sites and may be used for smuggling or other criminal activity. With over 2 million drones projected in the U.S. by 2024, these risks are likely to grow. Detection and mitigation technologies could counter these risks, but may face challenges around effectiveness and unintended impacts. [...] Counter-UAS technologies generally fall into two categories: detection and mitigation. Detection technologies include infrared devices to track heat signatures, radio frequency systems to scan for control signals, and acoustic methods to recognize the unique sounds produced by UAS motors. According to a 2019 Bard College report, radio frequency and radar systems are the most common detection technologies."

  United States. Government Accountability Office

  2022-03
• Executive Order 14068: Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression

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  From the Document: "I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, in order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024 of April 15, 2021, relied on for additional steps taken in Executive Order 14039 of August 20, 2021, and expanded by Executive Order 14066 of March 8, 2022, hereby order: Section 1. (a) The following are prohibited: (i) the importation into the United States of the following products of Russian Federation origin: fish, seafood, and preparations thereof; alcoholic beverages; non-industrial diamonds; and any other products of Russian Federation origin as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce; (ii) the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of luxury goods, and any other items as may be determined by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, to any person located in the Russian Federation; (iii) new investment in any sector of the Russian Federation economy as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, by a United States person, wherever located; (iv) the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of U.S. dollar-denominated banknotes to the Government of the Russian Federation or any person located in the Russian Federation; and (v) any approval, financing, facilitation, or guarantee by a United States person, wherever located, of a transaction by a foreign person where the transaction by that foreign person would be prohibited by this section if performed by a United States person or within the United States."

  United States. Office of the Federal Register

  Biden, Joseph R., Jr.

  2022-03-11
• CISA: Shields Up

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  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
• H. Rept. 117-269: Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to the Bill (H.R. 2471) to Measure the Progress of Post-Disaster Recovery and Efforts to Address Corruption, Governance, Rule of Law, and Media Freedoms in Haiti; Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 75) Making Further Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 6968) to Prohibit the Importation of Energy Products of the Russian Federation, and for Other Purposes; and Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 7007) Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Coronavirus Response and Relief for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022, and for Other Purposes, Report to Accompany H. Res. 973, March 9, 2022

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  From the Document: "The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration House Resolution 973, by a record vote of 9 to 3, report the same to the House with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. [...] The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, the Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act [Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022]. The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-35, modified by the amendment printed in this report. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion. The resolution provides that the Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The resolution provides one hour of general debate on the motion equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees. The resolution provides that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided for a separate vote on all of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the House other than divisions B, C, F, X, and Z, and titles 2 and 3 of division N. The two portions of the divided question shall be considered in the order specified by the Chair."

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2022-03-09
• H. Rept. 117-261: Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to the Bill (H.R. 2471) to Measure the Progress of Post-Disaster Recovery and Efforts to Address Corruption, Governance, Rule of Law, and Media Freedoms in Haiti; Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 75) Making Further Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022, and for Other Purpose; and Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 6968) to Prohibit the Importation of Energy Products of the Russian Federation, and for Other Purposes, Report to Accompany H. Res 972, March 9, 2022

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  From the Document: "The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration House Resolution 972, by a nonrecord vote, report the same to the House with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. [...] The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471, the Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act [Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022]. The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-35. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion. The resolution provides that the Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The resolution provides one hour of general debate on the motion equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees. The resolution provides that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided for a separate vote on all of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the House other than divisions B, C, F, X, and Z, and titles 2 and 3 of division N."

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2022-03-09
• Quarterly CARES Act Report to Congress, Hearing Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session on Examining Testimony from the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, as Required Under Title IV of the Cares Act, May 19, 2020

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  This is the May 19, 2020 hearing on "Quarterly CARES [Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security] Act Report to Congress," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. From the opening statement of Mike Crapo: "Congress has appropriated nearly $3 trillion to protect, strengthen, and support Americans, to fight the pandemic, and also to stabilize the infrastructure of our economic system. A large portion of this funding is authorized under Title IV of the CARES Act, which provides significant resources for loans, loan guarantees, and other investments from Treasury and the Federal Reserve's 13(3) emergency lending facilities and programs in support of eligible businesses, States, municipalities, and tribes. Congress has appropriated nearly $3 trillion to protect, strengthen, and support Americans, to fight the pandemic, and also to stabilize the infrastructure of our economic system. A large portion of this funding is authorized under Title IV of the CARES Act, which provides significant resources for loans, loan guarantees, and other investments from Treasury and the Federal Reserve's 13(3) emergency lending facilities and programs in support of eligible businesses, States, municipalities, and tribes. [...] Last week, other members of this Committee and I had a robust discussion with Vice Chairman Quarles on these facilities and stressed the importance of getting facilities like the Main Street Lending Programs and the Municipal Liquidity Facility up and running quickly to provide a lifeline to struggling businesses, States, and local governments. Again, I stress the importance of setting these facilities up quickly and allowing broad access." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Steven T. Mnuchin and Jerome H. Powell.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2022
• 'What More Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leasing Means for Achieving U.S. Climate Targets,' Oversight Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, Second Session, January 20, 2022

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  This is the January 20, 2022 oversight hearing "What More Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leasing Means for Achieving U.S. Climate Targets," held before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Natural Resources. From the opening statement of Alan S. Lowenthal: "The Earth's 7 hottest years on record have all occurred since 2015. And 2021 was the ocean's hottest, and that was for the third year in a row. With a rapidly warming climate, the Biden administration must chart a course that leads the world to achieve our emissions reduction goals. And while the Administration has taken numerous positive steps, and is moving in the right direction, good is not nearly enough. At the last Subcommittee hearing in December, we looked at the climate implications of fossil fuel production on public lands which was managed by the Department of the Interior. Today's hearing is an opportunity to look at the offshore lands in the Gulf of Mexico, where the vast majority of Federal leasing occurs." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kristina Dahl, Lucian Pugliaresi, Max Sarinsky, and Beverly Wright.

  United States. Government Publishing Office

  2022
• Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Tools Improvement Act of 2003, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of The Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session on H.R. 3179, May 18, 2004

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  From the opening statement of Howard Coble: "The concept behind H.R. 3179 is simply the laws of our Nation should be enforced, should not aid and abet terrorists by providing them intelligence-related information, and should assist in the detection and apprehension of terrorists planning to further harm Americans. This bill works to ensure all three principles, it seems to me. For instance, I am sure that everyone agrees that the Congress and the Federal agencies have a responsibility to ensure that the laws of this country are enforced, whether those laws relate to guns, campaign finance reform, or intelligence and national security. The current law authorizes the Federal Government to use a National Security Letter, which is basically an administrative subpoena, to make a request for transactional records, such as billing records. These requests must be related to investigations of international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities. The current law, however, has no mechanism to enforce the requests. Furthermore, the current law provides no penalty for an individual who decides to tip off a target of terrorism or an intelligence investigation that the Federal Government has made a National Security Letter request concerning the target. Clearly, we do not want to tip off or alert a terrorist cell that is under investigation. Accordingly, H.R. 3179 attempts to correct these problems." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Howard Coble, Robert C. Scott, Daniel J. Bryant, Thomas J. Harrington, Bob Barr, Laura W. Murphy, Sheila Jackson Lee, and Kate Martin.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2004
• MMWR Early Release: Hospitalization of Infants and Children Aged 0-4 Years with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 -- COVID-Net, 14 States, March 2020-February 2022

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  The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This Early Release issue of MMWR contains the following article: "Hospitalization of Infants and Children Aged 0-4 Years with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] -- COVID-Net, 14 States, March 2020-February 2022." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from MMWR can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2022.html].

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

  2022-03-15
• Can Prosecutors End Mass Incarceration?

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  From the Introduction: "In her excellent book, 'Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration', Emily Bazelon uses the stories of two individuals to showcase the enormous power prosecutors have in a criminal case. The use of these narratives makes the book both a gripping read and a valuable primer for understanding how important local prosecutors are to the way punishment operates in America. Showing the authority prosecutors have over most aspects of punishment in America is the book's central descriptive contribution. [...] This Review will proceed in three parts. In Part I, I will explain why Bazelon is right to focus on prosecutors as key actors under the current regime. [...] In Part II, I will explain why I have less optimism than Bazelon does about using prosecutor elections as 'a shortcut to addressing a lot of dysfunction'[.] [...] That said, Bazelon and the voters and activists who have helped elect progressive prosecutors are right that this movement has the potential to be transformative. But bigger changes will happen only if these prosecutors do more than seek to exercise the vast discretion of their offices more wisely than their predecessors. They need to advocate for institutional changes, including changes that limit the leverage prosecutors have over defendants. Part III thus identifies key institutional reforms that are necessary to achieve more fundamental change."

  University of Michigan

  Barkow, Rachel E.

  2021-04