CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com: The Earmark Reality
Paul Jenks offers insights into the procedures by which Congressional earmarks are used to inject opinions and priorities, great and small, into the governing process.
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Reference from Coast to Coast: The Hunt for Historical Annual Reports
Jan Bissett and Margi Heinen’s pathfinder encompasses a range reliable, content rich sources, including free sites, subscription databases, and several academic library sites that refer to both print and online data.
Commentary on the State Children’s Health Insurance Program
Beth Wellington examines the contentious battle currently underway, on the state and federal level, over increasing health care coverage for non-insured children throughout our country.
The Government Domain: Click-and-Print State Profiles
Various federal government agencies make canned “state profiles,” tables of data for a specific state, available on their sites. These tables are quick and easy, and Peggy Garvin demonstrates how to find them.
FOIA Facts: Points to Remember
Scott A. Hodes suggests making your requests as broad as possible at the outset, and provide as much information about the topic as possible. This will assist in expediting the processing of your request.
LLRX Book Review by Heather A. Phillips
Heather A. Phillips joins LLRX with a regular book review column. This month’s titles are Evolution, Intelligent Design and a School Board in Dover, PA and The Supreme Court and the Religion Clauses.
CongressLine by Gallerywatch.com: Votes and Whips
Paul Jenks explains voting, a finely orchestrated legislative process that is full of arcane and ancient precedents and many mechanisms to get around the rules.
Burney’s Legal Tech Reviews: The Kingston Data Traveler Reader and New Jabra Bluetooth Headset
Brett Burney’s practical recommendations for price conscious gadget aficionados never disappoint, and this month is no exception. A nifty new thumbdrive and memory stick combo and a Bluetooth headset that is comfortable for day-long use will no doubt be on your must have list.
Commentary: The Protect America Act and Legislation Related to the Domestic Surveillance Program
Beth Wellington’s commentary examines the rapid introduction and passage of the Protect America Act, and the impact of related legislation on civil liberties in America.
The Government Domain: Back to School for Constitution Day 2007
For librarians and educators planning programs for Constitution Day, Peggy Garvin’s column links to a variety of web resources for online versions of the United States Constitution and related teaching materials.