"The Survey of Public Pensions: State- and Locally-Administered Defined
Benefit Data provides revenues, expenditures, financial assets, and
membership information for the defined benefit public pension systems.
Data are shown for individual pension systems as well as at the
national, state, and local level. There were 227 state-administered and
3,771 locally-administered defined benefit public pension systems, all
of which are represented here..."
Pensions
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Status of U.S. Fisheries
"Since 1996, NOAA Fisheries has reported on the status of U.S. fisheries, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Reporting on the status of fish stocks provides fisheries managers and
the public with an account of how well current fisheries management
measures are working..."
Status of fisheries
Status of fisheries
FISHERIES OF THE UNITED STATES, 2012
"This publication is a preliminary report for 2012 on commercial and a
final report for recreational fisheries of the United States with
landings from the U.S. territorial seas, the U.S. Exclusive Economic
Zone (EEZ), and on the high seas..."
Fisheries
Fisheries
CBO's Major Recurring Reports
"This page covers recurring reports that CBO has published since 2000.
Some of the reports listed here have been published since the 1970s;
those earlier reports are all available on CBO's web site but are not
shown here..."
Recurring Reports
Recurring Reports
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Young-Adult Voting: An Analysis of Presidential Elections, 1964–2012
"Traditionally in American elections, young people have stood out for their consistently low levels of electoral participation, but a shift has appeared in some years, at least in part, in the direction of greater engagement. The main questions addressed in this analysis concern how important
young-adult voting has been in the past, particularly recent presidential elections, and how important it may
become in the future..."
Young Adult VotingReal Personal Income for States and Metropolitan Areas, 2008-2012
"Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released real,
price-adjusted estimates of personal income for states and metropolitan
areas for 2008-2012...
The price-adjustments are based on regional price parities (RPPs) and on BEA’s national Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index. The RPPs measure geographic differences in the price levels of consumption goods and services relative to the national average, and the PCE price index measures national price changes over time (see Technical Note).."
Personal income; states and metros
The price-adjustments are based on regional price parities (RPPs) and on BEA’s national Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index. The RPPs measure geographic differences in the price levels of consumption goods and services relative to the national average, and the PCE price index measures national price changes over time (see Technical Note).."
Personal income; states and metros
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Executive Orders: Issuance, Modification, and Revocation
"This report first reviews the “definition” of an executive order and how it is distinguishable from
other written instruments, and then provides an overview of the President’s constitutional
authority to issue such directives. Next, the report discusses the legal framework relied on by the
courts to analyze the validity of presidential actions, and also discusses the roles of the President
and Congress in modifying and revoking executive orders.."Executive OrdersReport shows 20-year US immunization program spares millions of children from diseases
"The CDC estimates that vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million
hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20
years. Despite the U.S. immunization program’s success, according to CDC
officials, 129 people in the U.S. have been reported to have measles
this year in 13 outbreaks, as of April 18..."
Immunization
Immunization
Monday, April 28, 2014
Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2010
"This report provides a portrait of adopted children and stepchildren in the household. Together, these children represent about 7 percent of the 64.8 million sons and daughters under age 18 in 2010..."
Adopted Children
Adopted Children
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Updated Estimates of the Effects of the Insurance Coverage Provisions of the Affordable Care Act, April 2014
"The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) have updated their estimates of the budgetary effects of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that relate to health insurance coverage. The new estimates, which are included in CBO’s latest baseline projections, reflect CBO’s most recent economic forecast, account for administrative actions taken and regulations issued through March 2014, and incorporate new data and various modeling updates..."
Affordable Care Act Estimates
Affordable Care Act Estimates
Monday, April 14, 2014
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
"Facts about Child Maltreatment
Child Maltreatment is a significant public health problem in the United States.
Child Maltreatment is a significant public health problem in the United States.
- According to Child Protective Service agencies, more than 686,000 children were victims of maltreatment in 2012.
- Another 1,640 children died in the United States in 2012 from abuse and neglect.
- The financial costs for victims and society are substantial. A recent CDC study showed that the total lifetime estimated financial cost associated with just 1 year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment is $124 billion..."
Plan Ahead For You and Your Family
"Planning Ahead Can Be a Gift
- A plan
- Can be made at any time in your life.
- Gives you and your loved ones peace of mind.
- Helps prevent questions, confusion, and disagreements among family members.
- Advises health care providers what you want if you are unable to speak for yourself..."
Health planning
Celebrate National DNA Day on April 25th!
"National DNA Day is a special day when teachers,
students, and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics. The
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National
Institutes of Health has sponsored DNA Day for the past ten years, to
commemorate the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and
of Watson and Crick's discovery of the double helix structure of DNA..."
DNA day
DNA day
U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves
"U.S. crude oil and lease condensate proved reserves
increased year-over-year by 4.5 billion barrels (15.4%) because of a
large volume of extensions to existing fields (5.2 billion barrels)
particularly in Texas and North Dakota.
- U.S. wet natural gas proved reserves decreased 26
trillion cubic feet (7.5%) in 2012. Low natural gas prices, reflected in
a 34% decline in the 12-month, first-of-the-month, average spot price
of natural gas at the Henry Hub between 2011 and 2012, led to large
negative net revisions (-45.6 trillion cubic feet) to the reserves of
existing fields that offset almost all gains from extensions of
existing fields.
Crude oil reserves
IPCC: Greenhouse gas e missions accelerate despite reduction efforts
"A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that global emissions of greenhouse gases have risen to unprecedented levels despite a growing
number of policies to reduce climate change . Emissions grew more quickly between 2000 and 2010
than in each of the three previous decades.." Climate controlWednesday, April 9, 2014
Crib mattress dangers
"Babies spend over 50 percent of their day sleeping. The National
Science Foundation (NSF) Nordic Research Opportunity-funded researchers
from the University of Texas at Austin and VTT Technical Research Center
of Finland have discovered that while infants sleep, they also breathe
in high levels of chemicals released from crib mattresses.
The team analyzed the foam padding in 20 new and old crib mattresses and found they emit significant amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household cleaners and scented sprays..."
crib mattress dangers
The team analyzed the foam padding in 20 new and old crib mattresses and found they emit significant amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household cleaners and scented sprays..."
crib mattress dangers
Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators: Progress Update
"The Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) are a select
subset of Healthy People 2020 objectives chosen to communicate
high-priority health issues and actions that can be taken to address
them. There are 26 LHIs organized into 12 topics. On April 8, 2014,
Healthy People 2020 unveiled a report highlighting the progress made
within each of these LHIs through the first third of the decade..."
Healthy People 2020 update
Healthy People 2020 update
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Changes in the Arctic
"The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has
heightened interest in, and concerns about, the region’s future. The United States, by virtue of
Alaska, is an Arctic country and has substantial interests in the region. On May 10, 2013, the
Obama Administration released a national strategy document for the Arctic region. On January
30, 2014, the Obama Administration released an implementation plan for this strategy..."ArcticThe Centenarian Population: 2007–2011
"Centenarians, people 100 years or older, made up a very small portion of the total population in the
Centenarian Population
2007–2011 ACS, accounting for 55,000 people (0.02 percent). By comparison, the 65 years and over
population accounted for 40 million people or 13 percent of the total population..."
Centenarian Population
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Counterfeit Drugs
"The World Health Organization recently issued an alert [PDF - 652KB]
about counterfeit antimalarial medications being sold in West and
Central Africa. Travelers should be aware that drugs purchased in other
countries may be counterfeit.
Counterfeit (or fake) medicines are manufactured using incorrect or harmful ingredients. These medicines are then packaged and labeled to look like real brand-name and generic drugs. Counterfeit medicines are unsafe because they may not be effective or may even harm you..."
Counterfeit Drugs
Counterfeit (or fake) medicines are manufactured using incorrect or harmful ingredients. These medicines are then packaged and labeled to look like real brand-name and generic drugs. Counterfeit medicines are unsafe because they may not be effective or may even harm you..."
Counterfeit Drugs
Minority Health and HPV
"The Impact of HPV
Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, does not discriminate. Almost everyone who is sexually active will be infected with HPV sometime in his or her life. Most of the time, the infection goes away on its own, but sometimes HPV infections can lead to cancer. This happens among people in all communities, including in communities of color. Every year in the United States, about 17,500 women and 9,300 men are diagnosed with cancers probably caused by HPV..."
HPV and minorities
Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, does not discriminate. Almost everyone who is sexually active will be infected with HPV sometime in his or her life. Most of the time, the infection goes away on its own, but sometimes HPV infections can lead to cancer. This happens among people in all communities, including in communities of color. Every year in the United States, about 17,500 women and 9,300 men are diagnosed with cancers probably caused by HPV..."
HPV and minorities
Free Tools to Track Your Child’s Development
"Do you know all the ways to measure your child's growth?
We often think of height and weight, but from birth to age 5, your child should reach specific milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. Not reaching a milestone in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. The good news is, the earlier it's recognized the more you can do to help your child reach his or her full potential.."
Track milestones
We often think of height and weight, but from birth to age 5, your child should reach specific milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. Not reaching a milestone in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. The good news is, the earlier it's recognized the more you can do to help your child reach his or her full potential.."
Track milestones
On a Budget? Learn Cheap Ways to Be Healthy
"Any time is a good time to save money, be healthy, and be informed.
Making healthy choices may help prevent injury, disease, and disability.
Stay healthy on the cheap by including smart choices that are low-cost
or free. Many are simple too, such as the following..."
Health and budgets
Health and budgets
World Factbook
"The World Factbook provides
information on the history, people, government, economy, geography,
communications, transportation, military, and transnational
issues for 267 world entities.."
World Factbook
World Factbook
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
"Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad
range of benefits and services provided by the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA). Some of these benefits may be utilized while on
active duty. These benefits are codified in Title 38 of the United
States Code. This booklet contains a summary of these benefits effective
Jan. 1, 2013. For additional information, visit www.va.gov..."
veteran benefits
veteran benefits
Monday, April 7, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): A Legal Analysis
"This report provides an overview of the regulatory structure of consumer finance under existing
federal law before the Dodd-Frank Act went into effect and examines arguments for modifying
the regime in order to more effectively regulate consumer financial markets. It then analyzes how
the CFP Act changes that legal structure, with a focus on the Bureau’s organization; the entities
and activities that fall (and do not fall) under the Bureau’s supervisory, enforcement, and
rulemaking authorities; the Bureau’s general and specific rulemaking powers and procedures; and
the Bureau’s funding..."
Consumer Financial Protection BureauPaying for College
"Get help to make informed financial decisions about how to pay for college. Start by comparing financial aid offers or understanding student loan repayment options..."
College financial aid
College financial aid
Saturday, April 5, 2014
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Syllabus M C CUTCHEON ET AL . v . FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
Find text of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McCutheon et al v Federal Election Commission regarding campaign finance reform.
Campaign Finance
Campaign Finance
Carrying of Firearms and the Use of Force by DoD Personnel Engaged in Security, Law and Order, or Counterintelligence Activities
Find text of directive (DoD Directive 5210.56, April 1, 2011) on the use of Firearms by U.S. Department of Defense personnel.
Carrying firearm by DoD Personnel
Carrying firearm by DoD Personnel
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Autism Awareness Month-April
"Every day, the millions of Americans living with autism and their
families face unique and daunting challenges that many of us will never
fully appreciate. During National Autism Awareness Month, we renew our
commitment to better understand autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and
improve the lives of individuals living with it.
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has been identified with ASD. This latest estimate makes it clear that autism affects the lives of millions of Americans – our friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members..."
Autism Awareness Month
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has been identified with ASD. This latest estimate makes it clear that autism affects the lives of millions of Americans – our friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members..."
Autism Awareness Month
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Keeping Backyard Poultry
"An increasing number of people around the country are choosing to keep
live poultry, such as chickens or ducks, as part of a greener, healthier
lifestyle. While you enjoy the benefits of backyard chickens and other
poultry, it is important to consider the risk of illness, especially for
children, which can result from handling live poultry or anything in
the area where they live and roam..."
Poultry disease
Poultry disease
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