The Depreciating Dollar: Economic Effects and Policy Response – Craig K. Elwell – Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy, February 23, 2012 “A trend depreciation of the dollar since 2002 raises concern among some in Congress and the public that the dollars decline is a symptom of broader economic problems, such as a weak economic recovery, rising… Continue Reading
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United Nations E-Government Survey 2012
United Nations E-Government Survey 2012, E-Government for the People “The overall challenge then is to deliver improvements in the standards of living in such a manner that development today does not compromise development tomorrow. Embedded in the concept of sustainability is the viability of (i) national and sub-national governance systems that are citizencentric, socially inclusive… Continue Reading
Senate Report – Losing the Environmental Goods Economy to China
International Trade in Environmental Goods 2012 Report – Losing the Environmental Goods Economy to China, by Senator Ron Wyden, February 28, 2012 “As more and more nations and citizens embrace environmentally friendly policies and practices, the demand for environmental goods and services products and services that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment… Continue Reading
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues
CRS – Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress. Ronald O’Rourke, Coordinator, Specialist in Naval Affairs. February 27, 2012 “The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has heightened interest in, and concerns about, the regions future. The United States, by virtue of Alaska, is… Continue Reading
Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011
Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011 – Robert Pirog, Specialist in Energy Economics, February 17, 2012 “Periods of rising oil prices can result in reduced economic growth, rising prices, and reduced disposable incomes for consumers, as well as a deteriorating trade balance. For the oil industry, periods of high oil prices generally imply… Continue Reading
What is vitamin D and what does it do?
NIH, Office of Dietary Supplements – “Vitamin D is a nutrient found in some foods that is needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It does so by helping the body absorb calcium (one of bone’s main building blocks) from food and supplements. People who get too little vitamin D may develop soft, thin,… Continue Reading
What You Must Know to Help Combat Youth Bullying, Meanness, and Cruelty
What You Must Know to Help Combat Youth Bullying, Meanness, and Cruelty, Draft Published February 28, 2012 – by danah boyd, John Palfrey “In order to empower youth to create a kinder and braver world, we must begin by making sure that youth are safe. Youth are not safe when they are being bullied, harassed,… Continue Reading
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increases
News release: “The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had decreased in January, increased in February. The Index now stands at 70.8 (1985=100), up from 61.5 in January. The Present Situation Index increased to 45.0 from 38.8. The Expectations Index rose to 88.0 from 76.7 in January. The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, based on a… Continue Reading
FTC Releases Top Complaint Categories for 2011
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission today released its list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2011. For the 12th year in a row, identity theft complaints topped the list. Of more than 1.8 million complaints filed in 2011, 279,156 or 15 percent, were identity theft complaints. Nearly 25 percent of the… Continue Reading
Annual Government Contractor Industry Survey
News release: “The 17th annual Grant Thornton Government Contractor Industry Survey…offers an in-depth look at the industry as a whole and into the day-to-day business of government contracting. The survey reflects findings from over 100 companies. This years survey highlights include: Revenue from government contracts grew for 50% of survey participants, while 21% experienced no… Continue Reading
EEOC Issues Revised Publications on Employment of Veterans with Disabilities
News release: “The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued two revised publications addressing veterans with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…The revised guides reflect changes to the law stemming from the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, which make it easier for veterans with a wide range of impairments including those… Continue Reading
Best Practices: Guide to Online Subscription Upselling
“Today, CDT is releasing its final best practices guidance for online subscription upsellingthe practice of offering add-on subscription services to consumers while theyre purchasing a separate product. This is an issue that CDT has worked on with industry and consumer advocates for the past couple of years, and we hope that the document we are… Continue Reading
