Day archives: September 29th, 2012

The Civilian Impact of Drones: Unexamined Costs, Unanswered Questions

“This joint report from the Center for Civilians in Conflict and Columbia Law School’s Human Rights Clinic is the first systematic study of the US government’s covert drone program and its impact on civilian populations. Its objective is to critically assess US government procedures and standards for ensuring civilian protection and responding to civilian harm …

Subjects: Government Documents

BEA: Personal Income and Outlays: August 2012

Full release and tables: “Personal income increased $15.0 billion, or 0.1 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) increased $12.5 billion, or 0.1 percent, in August, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $57.2 billion, or 0.5 percent. In July, personal income increased $18.5 billion, or 0.1 percent, DPI increased $15.4 …

Subjects: Government Documents