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“It can be overwhelming to search for dependable information about government services and benefits. USAGov is your starting point–the official federal program that guides you to the information you need from across government. Browse or search for the agencies and programs you need on USA.gov or its Spanish language counterpart, GobiernoUSA.gov. If you’d rather talk …
30 Jun 2016: Buonocore JJ, Lambert KF, Burtraw D, Sekar S, Driscoll CT (2016) Correction: An Analysis of Costs and Health Co-Benefits for a U.S. Power Plant Carbon Standard. doi: info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0158792 View correction “Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants can have important “co-benefits” for public health by reducing emissions of air pollutants. Here, …
The data of the dark web Jul 14th 2016 by THE DATA TEAM “SINCE the launch of the Silk Road five years ago, dark-web markets have represented a shadowy and much-maligned corner of the internet. And the secretive nature of such sites makes them difficult to study. But last year a researcher using the pseudonym …
Via CityLab: “From northern Maine to the tip of Florida, the East Coast of the United States stretches 3,000 miles. It’s a diverse, expansive route, cutting through wooded hills and rocky coastlines before hitting the sun-drenched beaches of the South. And all of it can be traveled by bicycle. The East Coast Greenway Alliance has …
David Leonard and Bailey Nelson – Successful Predictive Analytics Demand a Data-Driven Workplace, July 14, 2016. The global data push is stronger than ever Data-driven companies are more productive and profitable Leaders need to develop and sustain a data-driven culture The data movement is growing exponentially, not only regarding the sheer quantity of data but …
NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY CENTER – OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE. 2015 Annual Report on Security Clearance Determinations, Unclassified. June 28, 2016. “This 2015 annual security clearance determinations report provides the current state of government security clearances. The report is divided into two sections, Security Clearance Volume for the Entire Federal Government and …
“The Global Commission on Internet Governance was established in January 2014 to articulate and advance a strategic vision for the future of Internet governance. The project conducts and supports independent research on Internet-related dimensions of global public policy.” “Half of the world’s population now uses the Internet to connect, communicate and interact. But basic access …
Working Paper 2016-05: Michael Carr and Emily Wiemers – Washington Center for Equitable Growth, The decline in lifetime earnings mobility in the U.S.: Evidence from survey-linked administrative data, May 3, 2016 “There is a sizable literature that examines whether intergenerational mobility has declined as inequality has increased. This literature is motivated by a desire to …
“Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today queried Facebook and Instagram about addressing the sale of guns on their services. Earlier this year, both Facebook and Instagram announced that gun sales would be banned on the social media platforms but reports and reviews show users are still able to pursue unregulated gun sales. In November 2013, …
News release, Consumer Federation of America – “Phony IRS agents and other imposter scams topped the list of fastest-growing complaints to state and local consumer protection agencies last year, according to the latest report from the annual survey conducted by Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators (NACPI). Thirty-three consumer …
Via Google Public Policy Blog: “The internet continues to be a boon for creators, their communities, and the content industry. At Google, we are committed to helping these industries flourish online. Today, Google’s services provide content for people all around the world and generate significant revenue for rightsholders. YouTube alone has now generated over $2 …
Ali Alichi, IMF Western Hemisphere Department July 12, 2016 “U.S. growth resilient, forecast at 2.2 percent this year, 2.5 percent in 2017 Addressing long-term structural problems key to ensure continued solid growth U.S needs to lower public debt While the U.S. economy is doing well, continued solid growth hinges on addressing long-term issues of falling …
