Day archives: September 6th, 2009

CRS: United States expanded role as world's leading weapons supplier

New York Times – U.S. Increases Its Share of Worldwide Arms Market: “Despite a recession that knocked down global arms sales last year, the United States expanded its role as the world’s leading weapons supplier, increasing its share to more than two-thirds of all foreign armaments deals, according to a new Congressional study [“Conventional Arms …

Subjects: Government Documents

The Economic Crisis Hits Home: The Unfolding Increase In Child and Youth Homelessness

“The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth(NAEHCY) is the voice and social conscience for the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. NAEHCY accomplishes this through advocacy, partnerships, and education.” Report: The Economic Crisis Hits Home: The Unfolding Increase In Child and Youth Homelessness Related postings on financial system

Subjects: Government Documents

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

“The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a private not-for-profit (501c3), responsible for oversight of the design, raising the necessary funds, programming and operating the Memorial & Museum being built at the World Trade Center site.” New York Times: Sept. 11 Steel Forms Heart of Far-Flung Memorials: “The best way we can honor the …

Subjects: Government Documents

Progress report on actions of London and Washington G20 Summits, 5 September 2009

Progress report on the actions of the London and Washington G20 Summits, 5 September 2009: “This table sets out progress to date on actions agreed at the London and Washington G20 Summits. Details of the further agreements reached today, 5 September 2009, are set out in the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Communiqué.” …

Subjects: Government Documents

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

“Banned Books Week (BBW): Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, this annual ALA event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. BBW celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Free Speech, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Libraries

G-20 Communiqué

Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, London, 4-5 September 2009, “We must build on what we have already achieved and tackle the significant challenges that lie ahead. It is vital for growth that we act to support lending, including dealing with impaired assets and conducting robust stress tests where necessary. We must promote …

Subjects: Government Documents

Political Tools and Visualizations

5 Online tools for following US government officials: “The 2008 U.S. election season may be over, but the real work has only just begun. The following tools are tracking the every move of President Barack Obama and Congress in easy to use online tools that can turn any user into a political watchdog.”

Subjects: Government Documents