This is a perfect example of the problem with MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) and other information sharing agreements public (government) agencies have with other public (government) agencies and with the private sector – a shut-off of open record requests and an end to transparency in government. The quote below from a ‘liberal’ new site is interesting due to the [...]
Homeland Security Committee chair Senator Joe Lieberman has apparently determined that dissenting comments are not to be allowed during the committee meeting on S. 1261, the PASS ID Act bill which repeals one part of the controversial REAL ID Act of 2005. As of this writing only two opinions will be heard in committee – Stuart [...]
Stop the Real ID Coalition has issued a Call to Action on the Real ID replacement bill known as the PASS Act, S. 1261, by Senator Akaka of Hawaii. The PASS Act is actually a continuation of the controversial Real ID (federal/international standards applied to all states’ driver’s licenses) and is further reaching in its’ [...]
This one is interesting. As I read this article about how predicted solar flares in 2012 could potentially disrupt the electric grid, and thus all our lives, I noticed the Lockheed Martin reference. Coincidentally, or not, Lockheed is investing in solar power. 1) Tech Article: http://www.smartertechnology.com/c/a/Global-Challenges/2012-New-Y2K-Dark-Ages-20-Global-Reboot-or-Mayans-Last-Laugh/?kc=EWKSTM06192009Y2K?kc=EWKSTM06122009Y2K Excerpt: “Namely, a decade of major solar storms forecasted [...]
The size of a phone book, the massive ‘crap and trade’ bill, H.R. 2454, passed the House today (6/26/09) by a vote of 219-212. The following 8 ‘Republicans’ voted YES on this horrendous bill: Bono Mack – CA Castle - DE Kirk – IL Lance – NJ LoBiondo – NJ McHugh – NY Reichart – WA [...]