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State-Specific Trends in Lung Cancer Incidence and Smoking — United States, 1999–2008. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) September 16, 2011 / 60(36);1243-1247 “Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States (1). Most deaths from lung cancer are caused by cigarette smoking and exposure …
Eurofound: “This second annual Yearbook on Living and working in Europe 2010 aims to convey the main findings of some of Eurofound’s key currents of research in particular, results and analysis from its three pan-European surveys on company practices, working conditions and quality of life. All the surveys now enable us to paint some …
“The Atlantic Cities explores the most innovative ideas and pressing issues facing todays global cities and neighborhoods. By bringing together news, analysis, data, and trends, the site is an engaging destination for an increasingly urbanized world.” The Emerging Turf War Over Anti-Soil Compaction Systems – “Ten years ago, Bassuk developed CU-Structural Soil to help street …
Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Monthly 105(a) Report August 2011, released September 11, 2011 “The Troubled Asset Relief Program was established pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA). Two and a half years after the establishment of the TARP, we are making substantial progress in unwinding the extraordinary assistance that had …
News release: “For the first time, The Joint Commissions 2011 annual report on quality and safety, Improving Americas Hospitals, lists hospitals and critical access hospitals that are top performers in using evidence-based care processes closely linked to positive patient outcomes. The 405 organizations identified as attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for the …
Presentation to the Macroeconomic Advisers Washington Policy Seminar – The Medium-Term Budget Outlook and Policy Options, September 14, 2011 – Douglas W. Elmendorf, Director: “The past combination of policies cannot be repeated when it comes to the federal budget – The aging of our population and the rising cost of health care have changed the …
Drug Safety – FDA Faces Challenges Overseeing the Foreign Drug Manufacturing Supply Chain, GAO-11-936T, September 14, 2011 Homeownership Counseling – Although Research Suggests Some Benefits, Implementation and Evaluation Challenges Exist, GAO-11-925T, September 14, 2011 Airline Passenger Protections – More Data and Analysis Needed to Understand Effects of Flight Delays, GAO-11-733, September 7, 2011 Antibiotic Resistance …
Follow up to previous postings on the Deepwater Horizon Spill, as follows: “The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE)/U.S. Coast Guard Joint Investigation Team (JIT) today released its final investigative report on the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon explosion, loss of life, and resulting oil spill. The report is comprised of Volume …
News release: “The Federal Trade Commission issued a final report, Authorized Generic Drugs: Short-Term Effects and Long-Term Impact, that concludes when pharmaceutical companies introduce an authorized generic version of their brand-name drug, it can reduce both retail and wholesale drug prices. The report also found that authorized generics have a substantial effect on the revenues …
July-December, 2010 International Religious Freedom Report “We publish this report in tumultuous times that underscore the importance of freedom of religion to peaceful political and economic development, democratic institutions, and flourishing societies. Religious freedom is the right of all human beings, a fundamental tenet of the 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and protected under …
Homeland Security – Challenges for the Food and Agriculture Sector in Responding to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters, GAO-11-946T, September 13, 2011 Visa Security – Additional Actions Needed to Strengthen Overstay Enforcement and Address Risks in the Visa Process, GAO-11-910T, September 13, 2011 Child Care – Overview of Relevant Employment Laws and Cases of …
News release: “The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that in 2010, median household income declined, the poverty rate increased and the percentage without health insurance coverage was not statistically different from the previous year. Real median household income in the United States in 2010 was $49,445, a 2.3 percent decline from the 2009 median. The …
