National Library Week, A Major Nomination, Reader Recommendations, and More!
Government Information Round-Up, Week of April 3, 2022
Morning, everyone!
I’m back this week with a government information round-up covering some current events from the past week. Let’s get started!
Government Information Round-Up, Week of April 3, 2022
National Library Week
I’m definitely biased, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that this week is National Library Week! Libraries across the nation play an integral role in the preservation and dissemination of government information. Check out the celebratory blog post from the Library of Congress.
You might also be interested in learning more about the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). This program was established by Congress in 1813 - currently run by the Government Publishing Office, its mission is to ensure public access to government information through over 1,000 designated depository libraries across the country. Find an FDLP library near you here.
Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
On Thursday, Kentanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to serve on the Supreme Court. For information on the nomination process, including access to the extensive committee materials and letters of support for Jackson, check out the website for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
CSCE Hears Testimony on Human Trafficking Risks Faced by Ukrainian Refugees
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, over 4 million refugees have fled the country. Many news stories on Ukraine in recent weeks have addressed the human rights implications of this exodus. On Thursday, The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE, or the U.S. Helsinki Commission) heard expert testimony on how the international community can protect refugees from trafficking. Read more about the hearing here.
A Recommendation From a Reader!
I always enjoy hearing which government resources readers find particularly valuable. One reader pointed out this week that recently, there has been a lot of important coverage of American crime on the Department of Justice’s news page. I absolutely agree! The news and/or press release sections of government websites are generally great places to look for current event coverage. The DOJ news page gives you the ability to filter by date, content type, topic, and division, which makes it easier to sift through the enormous amount of information it contains. You can also sign up for email updates. I highly recommend checking it out. Thanks to the reader who suggested it!
Let me know what government information news you came across this week in the comments!
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