Government Information

http://fas.org/sgp/obama/nap3-new.pdf

Announces several new initiatives to those already introduced with the Third Open Government National Action Plan in October 2015.  Among the new initiatives: supporting global Internet connectivity, open contracting, harnessing the data revolution for sustainable development, and promoting greater transparency in delivery of foreign assistance.  From the White House, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://fas.org/sgp/obama/nap3-self.pdf

This self-assessment report describes the development process for the third NAP and the progress made implementing the 45 initiatives halfway through the two-year implementation period.  The Third Open Government National Action Plan was introduced in October 2015.  From the White House, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html

In anticipation of Constitution Day, September 17^th, this site offers downloads of high resolution images of the Constitution.  Also offers a readable transcript, a look at the Constitutional Convention and ratification process, and more.  From the National Archives and Records Administration

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22979.pdf

Discusses the responsibilities and obligations under the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 of the outgoing administration and the presidential candidates in establishing transition structures.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

(elections/campaigns     govt processes/organization     laws/regulations     presidency)

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/IN10469.pdf

Provides data and analysis on seven instances where Supreme Court vacancies arose during one presidency and were filled during another.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44440.pdf

Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the procedure to fill Supreme Court vacancies including the constitutional role of the President and Senate, whether and when the President and the Senate must act, and how the Supreme Court functions with a vacant seat.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

https://www.justice.gov/oip/oip-guidance/guidance-agency-foia-regulations

Presents guidance and a template in seeking to bring about more uniformity in agency requirements dealing with Freedom of Information Act requests.  From the Justice Department

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/IN10455.pdf

Provides data and analysis related to the eight nominations made to the Supreme Court during presidential election years from 1900 to the present. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists