]> http://www.llrx.com/taxonomy/term/1049/0 en http://www.llrx.com/features/sexoffenderlaws.htm <strong>Ken Strutin's</strong> guide, which highlights key publications and resources, focuses on recent developments in the administration and implementation of federal laws. In addition, selected research on sex offenses, risk assessment, treatment and punishment are noted, along with a section on the new Adam Walsh Act. Legal Research Criminal Law Features Legislative Strutin, Ken United States Law Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia41.htm <strong>Scott A. Hodes</strong> maintains that there are pros and cons to setting up an ombudsman’s office, and the overall scheme may not be the answer in resolving the number of disputes that arise in the disclosure of public records. Legal Research Congress FOIA Facts Government Resources Hodes, Scott A. Legislative Legislative Research Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:20:28 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/congress/capitolofnewspapers.htm <strong>Paul Jenks</strong> provides background, perspective and insight into the audience, content and role of a trio of newspapers of record for what he calls the "most inherently partisan institution in the country." These papers, available in print and online versions, are significant resources for anyone tracking the Hill and Congress. Legal Research Congress CongressLine Jenks, Paul Legislative Legislative Research Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:59:14 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain25.htm <strong>Peggy Garvin</strong> explores the evolution in the features and services provided by GovTrack, the free, public, independent web service with information on federal legislation, congressional documents, legislators, and votes. She also profiles a site with complementary content on lobbying activity and campaign contributions. Legal Research Congress E-Government Garvin, Peggy Legislative Legislative Research The Government Domain Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:55:41 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/extras/cardcheck.htm <strong>Beth Wellington</strong> reviews the background and legislation associated with card check-off campaigns to establish union representation, as well as the current political and corporate positions. Legal Research Congress Legislative Legislative Research Wellington, Beth Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:39:57 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia40.htm <strong>Scott A. Hodes</strong> recommends four substantive ways in which agency accountability will lead to more effective and efficient processing of FOIA requests. Legal Research Congress FOIA Facts Government Resources Hodes, Scott A. Legislative Legislative Research Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:27:23 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/congress/runningforcongress.htm <strong>Paul Jenks</strong> recounts how for the past two years he has run marathons and monitored Congress at the same time, describing how the two experiences are very similar. Congress CongressLine Jenks, Paul Legislative Fri, 09 May 2008 15:42:00 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/congress/committeemarkup.htm <strong>Paul Jenks</strong> describes how the committee markup is where the real work of Congress takes place. According to Paul, in the House, where floor amendments can be strictly regulated, they are the only place a member can propose a change. In some cases, the actual bill is written completely in a markup. This usually happens for appropriations bills, but is done increasingly for other really big bills. Legal Research Congress CongressLine Jenks, Paul Legislative Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:21:56 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/congress/ethicsrules.htm This month <strong>Paul Jenks</strong> provides readers with a copy of a recent CRS report, Lobbying Law and Ethics Rules Changes in the 110^th Congress. Congress CongressLine CRS Reports Government Resources Jenks, Paul Legislative Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:16:12 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/extras/energybillanalysis.htm <strong>Beth Wellington</strong> reviews the contentious debate underway on the state, national and international level, concerning efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles. Congress Extras Legislative Legislative Research Wellington, Beth Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:55:48 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/extras/mineimprovement.htm <strong>Beth Wellington</strong> comments on mine safety legislation one year after the Sago Mine disaster. Congress Extras Legislative Wellington, Beth Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:11:07 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/extras/fisa.htm <strong>Beth Wellington’s</strong> commentary reviews legislative activity, advocacy group positions and news articles related to proposed changes to portions of the Protect America Act. Congress Extras Legislative Legislative Research Privacy Wellington, Beth Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:25:36 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia42.htm <strong>Scott A. Hodes</strong> highlights the status of FOIA legislation in Congress as well as recent White House imposed hurdles to public access to government documents. Legal Research Congress FOIA Facts Hodes, Scott A. Legislative Legislative Research Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:54:22 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/extras/nsa.htm <strong>Beth Wellington's</strong> commentary examines the rapid introduction and passage of the Protect America Act, and the impact of related legislation on civil liberties in America. 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