The report is considered a companion piece to the Surgeon General's landmark report on mental health released in December 1999. Tape-delayed webcasts of other sessions at the conference will also be available on January 26, 2001. TransitionWatch will monitor more than presidential appointments. While President-elect Bush's cabinet choices have generated an initial wave of scrutiny, early executive orders and budget recommendations may have even larger implications. TransitionWatch will conclude at the end of April 2001.
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On an average day, about 278 vehicles are in service, six to 30 are down for mechanical problems or maintenance, and the remaining seven to 37 vehicles aren't being used. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a new guidance document that discusses the responsibilities of both employers and temporary staffing firms when it comes to making accommodations for temporary employees with disabilities. Some temporary staffing firms have expressed concerns about the practicality of parts of the new guidelines. The EEOC's position is that placement on the roster does not constitute a job offer and therefore the agency must wait until the individual is actually given an assignment. Agencies are concerned that this will not allow enough time to make necessary arrangements because workers are often given assignments that begin immediately.