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A new article, rich in narrative and photographs, documents the struggles, successes and setbacks experienced by the diverse and often rare natural inhabitants of the unique Yellowstone Park habitat. Although stories abound of ranchers and visitors being attacked and even killed by animals including wolves and bears, the truth behind the statistics is strikingly and …
“The Marshall Project is a nonprofit news organization that focuses on the American criminal justice system. Our mission is to create and sustain a sense of urgency about criminal justice in America. We aim at all times for accuracy, fairness, and impartiality. Our repertoire includes deep investigative projects, narratives and profiles that put a human …
Many species of birds have undertaken long migratory journeys for thousands of years. Pollution from intense, 24 hour long lighting in cities around the country, large and small, has had a significant negative impact on the the seasonal migration of birds. If you live in or near a city, or in a densely populated suburban …
2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Retail Trade — ZIP Code Statistics – “This is the first of the reports that summarizes individual five-digit ZIP codes. This release contains a data file on the retail sector for the entire United States. These statistics are limited to a count of the establishments in each industry by sales-size …
Federal Research: Information on DOE’s Laboratory-Directed Research and Development Program, GAO-16-486R: Published: Apr 8, 2016. Publicly Released: Apr 8, 2016. KC-46 Tanker Aircraft: Challenging Testing andDelivery Schedules Lie Ahead, GAO-16-346: Published: Apr 8, 2016. Publicly Released: Apr 8, 2016. Architect of the Capitol: Contracting Function Generally Follows Key Practices, but Certain Improvements Are Needed, GAO-16-348: …
Julie Sobowale: “…Artificial intelligence is changing the way lawyers think, the way they do business and the way they interact with clients. Artificial intelligence is more than legal technology. It is the next great hope that will revolutionize the legal profession. Change can be brought on through pushing existing ideas. What makes artificial intelligence stand …
The Healthiest County in Every State By Thomas C. Frohlich and Evan Comen April 7, 2016. “Governments, individuals, and corporations spend an enormous amount of time and money to keep Americans healthy. Investments in anything from medical research, health care, insurance, nutritional programs, and exercise facilities is meant to improve residents’ health and well-being. Such …
Gallup, Alyssa Davis, April 8, 2016 – “Americans’ level of concern about crime and violence is at its highest point in 15 years. Fifty-three percent of U.S. adults say they personally worry “a great deal” about crime and violence, an increase of 14 percentage points since 2014. This figure is the highest Gallup has measured …
Bank capital and monetary policy transmission 07 Apr 2016 | Speech | Hyun Song Shin Why bank capital matters for monetary policy 07 Apr 2016 | Working paper | Leonardo Gambacorta and Hyun Song Shin Revisions to the Basel III leverage ratio framework – consultative document 06 Apr 2016 | Publication | BCBS Payment aspects …
Written Testimony of CFPB Director Richard Cordray Before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs By Richard Cordray, April 7, 2016. “Chairman Shelby, Ranking Member Brown, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Semi-Annual Report to Congress. I appreciate our continued …
Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) – ARC Recommendations Final Report, April 1, 2016. “The ARC membership represented diverse interests and viewpoints. Although some decisions were not unanimous, the ARC reached consensus on all of its recommendations to the FAA , as reflected in this report. The recommendations in this report reflect the …
McKinsey: “Every state and city in the United States has the opportunity to further gender parity, which could add $4.3 trillion to the country’s economy in 2025. The United States could add up to $4.3 trillion in annual GDP in 2025 if women attain full gender equality. In a new report, The power of parity: …
