Find economic data by industry at the county level for each state and the United States as a whole. Coverage includes the years 1998-2011.
County Business Patterns: 2011
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Inflation-Indexing Elements in Federal Entitlement Programs
"The current discussion of a potential change in the way the Social Security COLA is computed raises questions about indexing in other federal entitlement programs. The purpose of this report is to identify key indexing elements in major federal entitlement programs under current law and present the information in a summary table...'
Inflation_Indexing Elements in Federal Entitlement Programs
Inflation_Indexing Elements in Federal Entitlement Programs
Terrorism, Miranda , and Related Matters
"The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides in part that “No person ... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” In Miranda v. Arizona , the Supreme Court declared that statements of an accused, given during a custodial interrogation, could not be introduced in evidence in criminal proceedings against him, unless he were first advised of his rights and
waived them..."Terrorism, Miranda, and Related Matters
waived them..."Terrorism, Miranda, and Related Matters
Characteristics of Women Farm Operators and Their Farms
"The share of U.S. farms operated by women nearly tripled over the past
three decades. Using Census of Agriculture data from 1978 through 2007,
this report provides detailed information about women farmers and the
types of farms they operate."
Characteristics of Women Farm Operators and Their Farms
Characteristics of Women Farm Operators and Their Farms
Monday, April 29, 2013
Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Find the latest data on occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Occupational Injuries and Fatalities Data: 2011
Occupational Injuries and Fatalities Data: 2011
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
FTC 2011 Fraud Suvey
"The Federal Trade Commission today released a statistical survey of fraud in the United States during 2011, which showed that an estimated 25.6 million adults – 10.8 percent of the adult population – were fraud victims..."
FTC 2011 Fraud Survey
FTC 2011 Fraud Survey
Earth Day, April 22, 2013
Find information on Earth Day, 2013 at the U.S. EPA's Earth Days web page.
Earth Day: 2013
Earth Day: 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Motor Vehicle Traffic-Related Pedestrian Deaths — United States, 2001–2010
Find the latest data on motor vehicle traffic deaths of pedestrians.
Motor Vehicle Traffic-Related Pedestrian Deaths: 2001-2010
Motor Vehicle Traffic-Related Pedestrian Deaths: 2001-2010
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Protect Your Memories, Protect Your Move
Find advise from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on protecting consumers preparing for an interstate move.
Protect Your Memories, Protect Your Move
Protect Your Memories, Protect Your Move
Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions
An investigation of U.S. Defense Department activities as to where they constitute counterterrorism intelligence activities that would statutorily qualify as “covert actions,” and thus require a presidential finding and the notification of the congressional intelligence committee..."
Covert Action: Legslative Background and Possible Policy Questions
Covert Action: Legslative Background and Possible Policy Questions
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Rental Housing Market Condition Measures: A Comparison of U.S. Metropolitan Areas From 2009 to 2011
A survey of the rental housing market in the 50 largest metropolitan areas.
Rental Housing Market...:2009-2011
Rental Housing Market...:2009-2011
Annual Energy Outlook: 2013
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA's) Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2012)
provides projections for energy production, consumption, technology and market trends.
Annual Energy Outlook: 2013
Annual Energy Outlook: 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tobacco Control State Highlights 2012
Find information on states' efforts to combat smoking and associated health issues.
Tobacco Control State Highlights: 2012
Tobacco Control State Highlights: 2012
Careers in the Field of Information Technology Services
View information on careers in Information Technology Services from a recent survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Careers in Information Technology Services
Careers in Information Technology Services
A Prolile of the Working Poor: 2011
Find the latest data on the working poor from a survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Profile of the Working Poor
A Profile of the Working Poor
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Human Trafficking: a Crime and Human Rights Abuse
Find information on the combined efforts of various federal agencies to combat human trafficking.
Human Trafficking:a Crime and Human Rights Abuse
Human Trafficking:a Crime and Human Rights Abuse
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
FTC Video Helps Funeral Providers Comply with the Funeral Rule
"The Federal Trade Commission has released a new video to help businesses that sell funeral goods and services comply with the Funeral Rule..."
FTC Funeral Rules
FTC Funeral Rules
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues
"This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear
weapons program—including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates—and
assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization..."
North Korea's Nuclear Weapons
Drones in Domestic Surveillance Operations: Fourth Amendment Implications and Legislative Responses
"This report assesses the use of drones under the Fourth Amendment right to be free from
unreasonable searches and seizures..."
https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42701.pdf
unreasonable searches and seizures..."
https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42701.pdf
Monday, April 8, 2013
Helping Victims of Identity Theft
"If you’re a victim of identity theft or know someone who is, the
Federal Trade Commission has a new video designed to help facilitators
who assist consumers in repairing their identity. Helping Victims of Identity Theft
is the latest addition to the FTC’s library of resources that explain
not only how to recognize identity theft, but also how to report it and
repair the damage it can cause. .."
Helping Victims of Identity Theft
Helping Victims of Identity Theft
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Find safety information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on distracted driving.
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2013
"The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen”
list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season
to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from
identity theft to return preparer fraud.
The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a variety of common scams taxpayers can encounter at any point during the year. But many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns..."
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams 2013
The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a variety of common scams taxpayers can encounter at any point during the year. But many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns..."
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams 2013
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined in 2012
"Energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2012 were the lowest in the United States since 1994, at 5.3 billion metric tons of CO2 .
With the exception of 2010, emissions have declined every year since 2007.
The largest drop in emissions in 2012 came from coal, which is used almost exclusively for electricity generation (see figure below). During 2012, particularly in the spring and early summer, low natural gas prices led to competition between natural gas- and coal-fired electric power generators..."
Carbon Dioxide Emissions: 2012
With the exception of 2010, emissions have declined every year since 2007.
The largest drop in emissions in 2012 came from coal, which is used almost exclusively for electricity generation (see figure below). During 2012, particularly in the spring and early summer, low natural gas prices led to competition between natural gas- and coal-fired electric power generators..."
Carbon Dioxide Emissions: 2012
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Current version of the U.S. Department of Defense's Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
https://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/dod/jp1_02.pdf
https://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/dod/jp1_02.pdf
Preventing Repeat Teen Births
Find information on help to prevent repeat teen births from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preventing Repeat Teen Births
Preventing Repeat Teen Births
Who's Minding the Kids: Child Care Arrangement, Spring 2011
Find data on who's taking care of our children.
Who's Minding the Kids:Child Care Arrangements, Spring 2011
Who's Minding the Kids:Child Care Arrangements, Spring 2011
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard,
"Based on extensive input from auto manufacturers,
refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
today proposed sensible standards for cars and gasoline that will
significantly reduce harmful pollution, prevent thousands of premature
deaths and illnesses, while also enabling efficiency improvements in the
cars and trucks we drive..."
EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard
EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard
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