Thursday, June 20, 2013

Effects of a Carbon Tax on the Economy and the Environment

"Lawmakers could increase federal revenues and encourage reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by establishing a carbon tax, which would either tax those emissions directly or tax fuels that release CO2 when they are burned (fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas).
Emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change—a long-term and potentially very costly global problem..."
https://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/44223_Carbon_0.pdf

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Progress Report on the President’s Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence

 Vice President Biden's progress report on President Obama's Executive actions to reduce gun violence.
President's Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence

Kids.gov

 "Brought to you by USA.gov, Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. We link kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids..."
Kids.gov

Leader's Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Handbook

 "Commanders, leaders, and managers are responsible for ensuring that Information Assurance/Cybersecurity is part of all Army operations, missions and functions..."
 Army's Cybersecurity Handbook

Monday, June 17, 2013

Budget Issues Shaping a Farm Bill in 2013

"The desire by many to redesign farm policy and reallocate the remaining farm bill baseline—in a sequestration and deficit reduction environment—is driving much of the farm bill debate this year..."
Budget Issues Facing the Farm Bill in 2013

Friday, June 14, 2013

Computer and Internet Use in the United States:2011

Latest annual review on computer and internet use from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Computer and Internet Use in the United States:2011

Asians Fastest-Growing Race or Ethnic Group in 2012

"The U.S. Census Bureau announced Asians were the nation's fastest-growing race or ethnic group in 2012. Their population rose by 530,000, or 2.9 percent, in the preceding year, to 18.9 million, according to Census Bureau annual population estimates. More than 60 percent of this growth in the Asian population came from international migration..."
Asians fastest growing race/ethinc group in 2012

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Free Census Training Resources

Find free resources for learning about U.S. census data.
Census Training Resources

The 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

Take a look at the development of equal pay legislation for women.
 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act