Just a note as to the hearings tomorrow (2 Feb 2012) that could affect access to the Social Security Death Index (SSDI):

The Records Preservation & Access Committee (a joint committee of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the National Genealogical Society, and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies) reports: “The hearing will be broadcast live by streaming video available through a link on the Committee Web Page at: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/.”

Stay informed on this and other critical issues of access to information through the RPAC blog (and places like, well, here, too!).