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“Be Bold” report for WI’s future
The report “Be Bold: The Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy” is the culmination of many meetings of the Wisconsin Economic Summit, which included members from government, education, and business. Governor-elect Scott Walker met with group. Among the report’s recommendations is that higher … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, wisconsin
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The U.S. Gov’t in the news
The U.S. Government has been in the news lately for quite a few reasons, including these: The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy – read the “Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of ‘Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in around the world, info.gov
Tagged Claims Settlement Act, Cobell, Don't Ask Don't Tell, federal government, government info, government policy, lawsuits, military policy, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, online reports, policy, State Dept., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, USDA, WikiLeaks
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Collisions on the Extragalactic Superhighway
Dr. Paul Rybski, UWW Dept. of Physics, will talk about “Collisions on the Extragalactic Superhighway: What happens to their stars, gas, and dust when galaxies collide” on Fri., Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. (Upham Hall 140), followed by a public … Continue reading
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Tagged articles, astronomy, cosmology, federal government, fun stuff, government info, images, lectures, nasa, observatory lectures, physics
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Honoring JFK
John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. A great deal of controversy surrounds his assassination: Was there a larger conspiracy? Were there additional shooters? Was organized crime involved? Was the government hiding … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversaries, assassinations, books, government info, history, jfk, kennedy, National Archives, newspapers, presidents
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Asteroid collision, mass extinction talk Fri 11/12
Dr. Rex Hanger, UWW Dept. of Geography & Geology, will talk about Death from Above: Asteroid collisions and mass extinctions on Earth on Fri., Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. (Upham Hall 140), followed by a public viewing session at the … Continue reading
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Tagged articles, asteroids, astronomy, books, extinction events, government info, lectures, nasa, near earth objects, physics observatory lectures, web sites
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Veterans Recognition Week – lounge dedication 11/11
Nov. 8–Nov. 12 is Veterans Recognition Week, including Veterans Day on November 11th. Do we all remember why *that* day is Veterans Day?? If not, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs has a web page explaining its history. It’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged campus events, federal government, government info, library events, military appreciation, veterans, veterans day, web sites
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75 Years of the Federal Register
The Federal Register has been around for 75 years! What is it? The “official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.” It was created by … Continue reading
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Tagged adminstrative law, census bureau, CFR, code of federal regulations, federal government, federal register, government info, health & human services department, law, legal research, poverty, regulations, regulatory law
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World Statistics Day!
October 20, 2010, is the first World Statistics Day, designated by the United Nations to celebrate official national and international statistics. Just think a moment about all the uses to which we put the data gathered by the U.S. Census … Continue reading
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Tagged arts, data, federal government, government info, NEA, Statistical Abstract, statistics, surveys, united nations, web sites
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Fire Prevention Week 10/3-9
October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. Yes, there’ll be fire drills on campus. The intent is to remind everyone of the importance of fire prevention and safety. The National Fire Protection Association provides a lot of information, including a history … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversaries, articles, databases, fire drills, fire prevention week, government info, history, newspapers, statutes, web sites, wisconsin
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Constitution & Citizenship Day
Fri., Sept. 17, is Constitution Day, anniversary of the day Constitutional Convention delegates signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Once ratified by the states, it established the federal government we know today. I’ll bet there’s a lot about this document … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversaries, books. reference materials, Constitution Day, federal government, government info, history, quizzes, web sites
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