http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/smart/pdfs/final_sornaguidelines.pdf
Spells out the new minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification in the U.S. Covers general principles, covered sex offenses and offenders, the required registration information, and enforcement of registration requirements. From the Justice Department.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/physicianfeesched/downloads/CMS-1403-P.pdf
Latest annual proposed revisions to the 2009 physician fee schedule under Part B of the Medicare Health Insurance Program. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2008/06/080626alcoholreport.pdf
Reports on efforts of the alcohol industry to reduce the likelihood that alcohol advertising will target youth under 21 years of age by its placement or content. Concludes that the industry has engaged in good faith efforts at self-regulation but recommends additional steps. From the Federal Trade Commission
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-08-147A1.pdf
A report and order which revises federal regulations to require telemarketers to honor registrations with the National-Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely. The previous rule called for the registrations to expire after five years. From the Federal Communications Commission.
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/Initiatives/ExecutiveOrders/pdf/EO_69.pdf
Provides the text of Executive Order 69 (2008) which establishes the Sub-Cabinet on Community Investment to promote smart, sustainable growth in Virginia through investment in projects that reduce suburban sprawl and protect natural resources. From the Office of the Governor.
http://www.dni.gov/reports/IC_Legal_Reference_Book.pdf
Contains texts of laws, executive orders, guidelines and other policy statements relating to the work of the intelligence community. From the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CFCsAndCoPs/Downloads/CMS3844F.pdf
Final rule which describes the conditions of participation that hospices must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The final rule focuses on the care delivered to patients and their families by hospices and the outcome of that care. Includes explicit language on patient rights. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/samesex.htm
Fact sheet on which states have provisions for same sex marriages, which have passed defense of marriage acts, and other related resources. From the National Conference of State Legislatures.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33704_20080320.pdf
Traces the various steps involved in the appeal process from original application for benefits at the local VA office to ultimate appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Also provides an overview of legislation related to the process which has been introduced in the 110th Congress. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22773_20080109.pdf
Some cities try to limit the assistance they offer or refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and have come to be known as sanctuary cities. This report describes the applicable law, the methods used by sanctuary cities to limit their cooperation with federal authorities and pending legislation in the 110th Congress. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33572_20080318.pdf
Outlines federal programs that provide direct or indirect incentives for biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. For each program described, the report provides details such as administering agency, statutory authority, annual funding level, and expiration date. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
