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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for national and international Policy Makers 2009.

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TEEB – The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for national and international Policy Makers 2009.

  • “…[this] study was launched by Germany and the European commission in response to a proposal by the G8+5 Environment Ministers (Potsdam, Germany 2007) to develop a global study on the economics of biodiversity loss. This independent study, led by Pavan Sukhdev, is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme with financial support from the European Commission, Germany and the UK, more recently joined by Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden. TEEB draws together experience, knowledge and expertise from all regions of the world in the fields of science, economics and policy. Its aim is to guide practical policy responses to the growing evidence of the impacts of ongoing losses of biodiversity and ecosystem
    services.”

    • Directory of DoD Social Media

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    Directory of DoD Social Media Links: “The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites, the United States Department of… Continue Reading

    CRS Report – Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress

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    Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress, Patrick Purcell, Specialist in Income Security, November 12, 2009: “On June 22, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-31). Title I of Division B of H.R. 1256 is the “Thrift Savings… Continue Reading

    New GAO Reports – 2010 Census, Defense Infrastructure, Military and Veterans' Benefits, Information Security

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    2010 Census: Census Bureau Has Made Progress on Schedule and Operational Control Tools, but Needs to Prioritize Remaining System Requirements, GAO-10-59, November 13, 2009 Defense Infrastructure: Guam Needs Timely Information from DOD to Meet Challenges in Planning and Financing Off-Base Projects and Programs to Support a Larger Military Presence, GAO-10-90R, November 13, 2009 Military and… Continue Reading

    Brookings – Expect Delays: An Analysis of Air Travel Trends in the United States

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    Expect Delays: An Analysis of Air Travel Trends in the United States, Adie Tomer and Robert Puentes, October 2009 “The current economic recession led carriers to reduce flights, which improved on-time performance. However, the return of economic growth will increase travelers, reduce on-time performance, and continue the hyper-concentration of U.S. air travel within major metropolitan… Continue Reading