New Collections Available on FDsys

GPO is pleased to announce the release of the following collections into the Federal Digital System (FDsys):

• Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States (1991-2005)
• Code of Federal Regulations (2007-2009)
• Precedents of the United States House of Representatives (as part of the GPO Federal Publications collection)

Visit FDsys at http://www.fdsys.gov .

More Gift Ideas

I know, it's too late for this year. But keep this site in mind for the next time you need a gift for a special person. USA.gov has collected most, if not all, of the gift ideas which include ornaments and souvenirs from agencies, institutions and presidential libraries. Happy shopping!

Ideas for Presents from USGS & NASA

The USGS idea is almost impossible for us living in Alabama but, how cool would it be to receive a gift wrapped in a topo map? Is a Kindle or a Reader from Sony on your list? If Santa delivers, you'll be able to download aviation e-books from NASA for free.

Earth as Art

Need a new desktop image? Check out Earth as Art.

Vote for the President's SAVE Award

You have the opportunity to vote for the President's SAVE Award. Over 38,000 ideas on ways our government can save money and perform better were submitted by federal employees. You can vote for the best idea from the final four. The voting ends at 11:59pm on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009.

Pearl Harbor

Today, we remember Pearl Harbor. More images with an overview are available from the Naval History & Heritage Command.

New National Map Beta Viewer and Download Platformhttp://nationalmap.gov/viewers.html

Distracted Driving Summit at UAB Dec. 3, 2009

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is hosting the first statewide distracted driving summit today, Dec. 3, 2009. Ray LaHood, U.S. Transportation Secretary, will make a scheduled appearance. Check his blog, Fast Lane, tomorrow for a report of the summit.