Archive for November 2011

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National Medical Provider Discipline File –Public but with Restrictions

Doctor discipline data — “backing in” research technique documented; Federal agency responds by restricting use of data

Google Verbatim Search- The Researcher’s Friend

How to use and access Google verbatim search functionality.

California FPPC Expands Disclosure Rules, Posts Financial Disclosure Forms Online

California Political Watchdog Now Requires Government Consultants to disclose personal finances; Posts financial disclosure forms online

Nixon Grand Jury Testimony Released

Nixon Watergate grand jury testimony released by National Archives.

Social Media as Research Tool-Sunlight Foundation Lobbyist Twitter List

Sunlight Foundation has compiled a list of federal lobbyists using Twitter. Great illustration of how to use social media for research purposes.

Faye Dunaway’s Day in Housing Court Illustrates How Case Files are Built

Faye Dunaway’s day in NYC Housing Court arrives; shows how court case files are built and documented