What’s New at the GSU Zach S. Henderson Library

The National War Powers Commission, co-chaired by Secretaries of State
Baker and Christopher, released a report yesterday. This commission report
recommends that Congress repeal the 1973 War Powers Resolution and
“substitute a new statute that would provide for more meaningful
consultation between the President and Congress. In its final report,
the Commission has recommended that Congress pass a new statute, the War
Powers Consultation Act of 2009, establishing a clear process on
decisions to go to war.”

The main website is
http://millercenter.org/policy/commissions/warpowers/

The final report can be found through the link above or directly at http://tinyurl.com/5lkejj

And the appendices to the report can be found at
http://millercenter.org/policy/commissions/warpowers/appendices

*This information was provided to Lori Lester, the Government Documents Librarian, by Greta E. Marlatt,
Information Services Manager & Homeland Security Digital Library Content Manager at Dudley Knox Library
Naval Postgraduate School, via GOVDOC-L.

Take a look at this wonderful atlas produced by the Census Bureau! When is the last time you saw one of these? The Census Bureau last produced a complete population and housing atlas like this in the 1920’s. This oversized hardbound atlas is filled with colorful depictions of detailed current and historical demographics for the United States, and will be helpful to a wide range of researchers. It is also delightful to browse. This government document is shelved in our Documents Reference collection on the 3^rd floor of Henderson Library, at GOV DOCS REF C 3.205/8-3:29. If you prefer, there is also a PDF here. Read the news release here.

Brought to you by Lori Lester, your very own Government Documents Librarian!

“Protecting the Constitutional Right to Vote for All Americans”: Jonah H Goldman testifies before Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Jonah H Goldman, Director of the National Campaign for Fair Elections and Legal Leader of the Election Protection Coalition, testified before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday May 20, 2008. At issue is disfranchisement due to voter ID requirements, military voting problems, technological malfunctions, inaccurate registration lists and poorly trained or poorly provisioned poll workers.

Read his testimony, along with the Election Protection 2008 Primary Report: Looking Ahead to November, here.

Brought to you by Lori Lester, your very own Government Documents Librarian!

Welcome to the inaugural “Hot Docs” post, by your very own Government Documents Librarian, Lori Lester.  She will contribute these items to our blog on a regular basis. Thanks, Lori!

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Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) Releases Report on Security for Mass Gatherings
On May 13, 2008, the Majority Staff of the Committee on Homeland Security, Chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, released “Public Health, Safety, and Security for Mass Gatherings”, a comprehensive report addressing challenges and offering recommendations for ensuring public security in the event of a terrorist act. The report provides 30 recommendations for action by all levels of government and the private sector in situations such as biological terrorism, and also gives advice on planning for emergencies and guidelines for information and resource coordination..

Read the press release.

Read the report.