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UN: The State of World Population 2009 – Facing a Changing World: Women, Population and Climate “Women bear the disproportionate burden of climate change, but have so far been largely overlooked in the debate about how to address problems of rising seas, droughts, melting glaciers and extreme weather, concludes The State of World Population 2009, …
News release: “According to new data in the 2009 AIDS epidemic update, new HIV infections have been reduced by 17% over the past eight years. Since 2001, when the United Nations Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS was signed, the number of new infections in sub-Saharan Africa is approximately 15% lower, which is about 400 000 …
“In a specially commissioned study, The Audit here takes a look at online resources tracking the bailout and stimulus money, from government web sites to independently run operations,” by Jaimie Dougherty. Related postings on financial system
News release: “U.S. house prices rose modestly in the third quarter of 2009 according to the Federal Housing Finance Agencys (FHFA) seasonally adjusted purchase-only house price index (HPI). The HPI, calculated using home sales price information from Fannie Maeand Freddie Mac-acquired mortgages, was 0.2 percent higher on a seasonally adjusted basis in the third quarter …
“The 2009-2010 edition of the United States Government Manual is now available on GPO Access. As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States …
News release: “At an event in Columbus, Ohio this afternoon, Secretary Chu announced that the Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems that will help build a smarter, more efficient, more resilient electrical grid. These 32 demonstration projects, which include large-scale …
Federal Railroad Administration – Final Report – Comparative Evaluation of Rail and Truck Fuel Efficiency on Competitive Corridors, November 19, 2009 “This study provides a comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency on corridors and services in which both modes compete. For the purposes of this study, competitive movements are defined as those of …
CBO Economic and Policy Brief: The Costs of Reducing Greenhouse-Gas Emissions, November 23, 2009 “Human activities around the world are producing increasingly large quantities of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) resulting from the consumption of fossil fuels and deforestation. Most experts expect that the accumulation of such gases in the atmosphere will result in …
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a final rule to help reduce water pollution from construction sites. The agency believes this rule, which takes effect in February 2010 and will be phased in over four years, will significantly improve the quality of water nationwide. Construction activities like clearing, excavating and grading significantly …
News release: “Statistics released today by the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed that 7,783 criminal incidents involving 9,168 offenses were reported in 2008 as a result of bias toward a particular race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin, or disability. Published by the FBIs Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Hate Crime Statistics, 2008, includes data about hate …
Federal Communications Commission, Notice of inquiry, November 23, 2009: “This document seeks comment on how to empower parents to help their children take advantage of the opportunities offered by evolving electronic media technologies while at the same time protecting children from the risks inherent in use of these technologies. It asks for comment about the …
Program Evaluation: A Variety of Rigorous Methods Can Help Identify Effective Interventions, GAO-10-30, November 23, 2009 Nuclear Weapons: National Nuclear Security Administration Needs to Better Manage Risks Associated with Modernization of Its Kansas City Plant, GAO-10-115, October 23, 2009 Indian Health Service: Updated Policies and Procedures and Increased Oversight Needed for Billings and Collections from …
