Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies

 "The principles of disaster management assume a leadership role by the local, tribal, and state governments with the federal government providing coordinated supplemental resources and assistance, if requested and approved.."
Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies

Health Information for International Travel, 2014

"CDC Health Information for International Travel (commonly called the Yellow Book) is published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers about health risks..."
Health Information for International Travel

FRED(Federal Reserve Economic Data)

Find a host of data on the nation's economic condition at the Federal Reserve Economic Data site. 
FRED

Health of White non-Hispanic Population

 Find recent health statistics on the white non-Hispanic population.
Health White non_Hispanic Population

Companies Barred from Advertising Mattresses as Free From Volatile Organic Compounds

"Under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission, three mattress manufacturers have agreed to stop making unsupported claims that the mattresses they sell are free of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs)...."
Mattresses with Volatile Organic Compounds

Cool Roofs

A part of the U.S. Energy Department's Energy Sever, cool roofs are a new type of roof "designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles..."
Cool Roofs

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources

"Congress has been actively involved in cybersecurity issues, holding hearings every year since

2001. There is no shortage of data on this topic: government agencies, academic institutions,

think tanks, security consultants, and trade associations have issued hundreds of reports, studies,

analyses, and statistics.

This report provides links to selected authoritative resources related to cybersecurity issues

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources

Firearms Commerce in the United States;2013

 Find statistics on firearms manufactured in the United States for the years 1986-2011.
Firearms Commerce

Small Business Facts

Find information on starting and operating a small business from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Small Business Facts

Firearm Violance, 1993-2011

Find data on the number and rate of firearm violence for the period 1993-2011. 
Firearms, 1993-2011

Hate Crime Victimization, 2003-2011

Find data on hate crimes for the period 2003-2011.
Hate Crime Victimization

Kids Can Strangle in Window Cords

"Do you live in military housing with your family?   Take a look at your window blinds or other type of window coverings, including Roman shades.  If you can see any dangling or accessible cords, your child is at risk..."
Kids and Window cords

World Hepatitis Day

"Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis worldwide. Approximately 1 in 12 persons, or around 500 million people, have chronic viral hepatitis and most of them do not know they are infected..."
World Hepatitis Day

Home Canning and Botulism

"Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends, but it can be risky or even deadly if not done correctly and safely..."
Home Canning and Botulism

Protect Your Family from Rabies

"Rabies is a dangerous virus that anyone can get if they handle or get bitten by an animal that has the disease. Protect yourself and your family from rabies: stay away from wild animals and be sure pets are vaccinated every year..."
Rabies

Products made by forced or indentured child labor

"The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced a revised "List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor," adding six new products from five countries. Federal contractors supplying products on the list must certify the goods were not produced by forced or indentured child labor in accordance with Executive Order 13126..."
Products made by forced labor

Computer and Internet Use in the United States

"This report provides household and individual level analysis of computer usage and Internet use. The find

-ings are based on data collected in a July 2011 supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS), which

includes questions about computer ownership, Internet use both inside and outside the home, and the
additional devices that people use to go online..."

Computer and Internet Use in the United States

Reducing Wildfire Risk and Protecting Our Drinking Water in a Changing Climate

"Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell this week announced an historic agreement between the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation to focus on proactively restoring forest lands around important watersheds and preventing costly, destructive wildfires in these areas..."
Reducing Firefire Risk and Drinking Water

Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

"Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses affects the stomach and intestines and causes an illness called gastroenteritis (GAS-tro-en-ter-I-tis; inflammation of the stomach and intestines)..."
Norovirus

Changing Climate

"The environmental consequences of climate change are happening now and are expected to increase in the future. Signs of a changing climate include:

• sea-level rise,
• changes in precipitation causing flooding and drought,
• heat waves,
• more intense hurricanes and storms, and
• poor air quality..."
  Changing Climate

Healhty Pets Helathy People

"Pets can appear to be healthy even when they have germs. Here are a few tips to keep you and your family healthy..."
Healthy Pets Healthy People

Cancer and Children

"Reduce your children's risk of getting many types of cancer later in life. Start by helping them adopt a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits and plenty of exercise to keep a healthy weight..."
Cancer and Children

HIV Care Continuum Initiative (Executive Order)

"President Obama executive order to "ACCELERATING IMPROVEMENTS IN HIV PREVENTION AND CARE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE HIV CARE CONTINUUM INITIATIVE.."
executive-order-hiv-care-continuum-initiative

Health United States:2012

Find health statistics in this annual publication from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. 
Health United States

America's Economy

Find the latest economic data on the American economy with the America's Economy app. It's available in Apple and Android formats. 
America's Economy

Climate Change: Effects on Our Energy

"Today’s report U.S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather examines current and potential future impacts of these climate trends on the U.S. energy sector. Researchers have identified several critical issues, including power-plant disruptions due to drought and the disruption of fuel supplies during severe storms..."
Climate Change Effects on Energy

HHS Rules on contraception and religious organizations

 "Today, [6/28/13] the Obama administration issued final rules that balance the goal of providing women with coverage for recommended preventive care – including contraceptive services prescribed by a health care provider – with no cost-sharing, with the goal of respecting the concerns of non-profit religious organizations that object to contraceptive coverage.  The final rules reflect public feedback received in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in February 2013..."
Contraception and Religious Organizations

Immunization

"Protecting your child's health and safety is very important to you. That's why most parents choose immunization. Nothing protects babies better from 14 serious childhood diseases..."
Immunizations

Quality in the Cockpit

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes new rules for pilots to log 1500 hours of flying time to become a co-pilot. 
Quality in the Cockpit

Aging and Health, 2013

"Longer life spans and aging baby boomers will combine to double the population of older Americans during the next 25 years to about 72 million. Heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes continue to be the leading cause of death among older adults..."
Aging and Health

Benefits.gov goes mobile

 "Benefits.gov has launched a mobile compatible version of its website, the U.S. Department of Labor announced today. Benefits.gov, the official benefits website of the U.S. government, has enhanced its site for visitors using mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The changes make it easier for the public to access government benefit and assistance program information anytime, anywhere..."
Benefits.gov goes mobile

Resources for Mapping Census Data

From: the Census Bureau's Random Samplings
"Here are some of the mapping resources available from the Census Bureau:

• TIGERweb allows data users to view our TIGER database and even offers a Web Map Service (WMS) for app developers and more advanced GIS users.
• The Census Data Mapper is a web mapping application that provides customers with a simple way to view and print county-based demographic maps for the United States.
• The newly released Census Flows Mapper shows county-to-county migration from the American Community Survey 5-year data.
• The Metropolitan and Micropolitan Area Population viewer shows 34 characteristics of the population for all metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas by census tract and how they compare to the nation.
• In addition, the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) Interactive Tool combines data tables and mapping capabilities to display statistics at the state, county, and school district level.
• The county business pattern and demographic interactive maps combine economic and demographic data to provide a full profile of a particular area..."
  Census Mapping

HealthCare.gov

Find information on the Affordable Care Act at the newly launched HealthCare.gov web site.
HealthCare.gov

Gas Prices

Click on a map and view gas prices by state and cities.
Gas Prices

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

"Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a contagious illness caused by different viruses. Infants and children younger than 5 years are more likely to get this disease. However, older children and adults can also get it..."
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Diabetes in the Heat

"If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to have a care routine. Yet summer weather, with its high temperatures and extreme storms, can cause problems with that routine and make it more difficult to manage diabetes..."
Diabetes in the Heat

Free Violence Prevention Course

"One way CDC is helping the nation prevent violence is a free on-line course that's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's called Principles of Prevention. For more information, visit http://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/pop/..."
Violence Prevention Course

Revised Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule Goes Into Effect Today

"The Federal Trade Commission’s revised Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule took effect today, giving parents greater control over the online collection of their children’s personal information. The revised COPPA rule culminates more than two years of review by the agency to modernize the rule..."
Revised Children Online Privacy Protection Rules

Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information

"This report discusses the statutory prohibitions that may be implicated, including the Espionage Act; the extraterritorial application of such statutes; and the First Amendment implications related to such prosecutions against domestic or foreign media organizations and associated individuals.."
Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information

Foreign Holdings of Federal Debt

"This report presents current data on estimated ownership of U.S. Treasury securities and major holders of federal debt by country. Federal debt represents the accumulated balance of borrowing by the federal government..."
Foreign Holdings of Federal Debt

Wildfire smoke

"Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.."
Protect yourself from wildlife smoke

Prescription painkiller overdose

Overdose from prescription painkillers are becoming a major concern for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/PrescriptionPainkillerOverdoses/

2010 Census - Tribal Tract Reference Maps

"These federal American Indian reservation-based maps show and label tribal census tracts and tribal block groups as delineated to support 2010 Census data dissemination. These maps also show the boundaries and names of American Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands (ORTLs), Alaska Native areas, Hawaiian home lands, states, counties, county subdivisions, and places..."
2010 Census -Tribal Tact Referecne Maps

Financial Aid for Students: Online Resources

"This report identifies various online sources for planning and acquiring funds for postsecondary education. Students themselves are often in the best position to determine which aid programs they may qualify for and which best meet their needs. This list includes both general and comprehensive sources, as well as those targeted toward specific types of aid and circumstances (e.g., non-need-based scholarships; female and minority students; students studying abroad; or veterans, military personnel, and their dependents).."
Financial Aid for Students

College Affordability and Transparency Report

"Use the options below to generate a report on the highest (top 5%) and lowest (bottom 10%) academic year charges for each sector. Tuition reports include tuition and required fees. Net price is cost of attendance minus grant and scholarship aid..." 
http://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/#