News release: “Drug resistance is becoming more severe and many infections are no longer easily cured, leading to prolonged and expensive treatment and greater risk of death, warns WHO on World Health Day. Under the theme “Combat Drug Resistance”, WHO calls for urgent and concerted action by governments, health professionals, industry and civil society and… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2011
In U.S., 1 in 4 Adults Have Government Health Insurance
Gallup Poll: “As House Republicans put forth a budget proposal that seeks to reshape the government-run healthcare programs Medicare and Medicaid, Gallup finds that 1 in 4 U.S. adults, including at least 1 in 10 American adults across all age groups, benefit from one of these programs or military/veterans’ benefits. Seniors and young adults are… Continue Reading
2010 Catalyst Census: Financial Post 500 Women Senior Officers and Top Earners
“The 2010 Catalyst Census: Financial Post 500 Women Senior Officers and Top Earners details womens representation in senior leadership positions at the largest companies in Canada. This biennial report provides critical statistics to gauge womens advancement into leadership and highlights the gender diversity gap. Each year Catalyst tracks: Womens share of senior officer positions. Womens… Continue Reading
Presidential Policy Directive – National Preparedness
Presidential Policy Directive PPD-8, National Preparedness, March 30, 2011 [via FAS] “This directive is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters. Our national… Continue Reading
April is Financial Literacy Month
“April is Financial Literacy Month, and the Federal Trade Commission, the nations consumer protection agency, has information to help you make the most of your money whether youre a student, young adult, parent, older person, or military service member. Money Matters offers short, practical tips, videos, and links to reliable sources on a variety of… Continue Reading
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Website Now Hosted By Stanford Law
“The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) created a website dedicated to reporting on matters related to its mission and purpose but by federal mandate the operations of the FCIC ceased to exist on February 13, 2011. However, the FCIC believed it was in the public interest to allow information related to its findings to continue… Continue Reading
CRS – Government Shutdown: Operations of the Department of Defense During a Lapse in Appropriations
Government Shutdown: Operations of the Department of Defense During a Lapse in Appropriations, Stephen Daggett, Specialist in Defense Policy and Budgets, April 1, 2011 “Funding for the Department of Defense, as for most other federal agencies, is being provided through a Continuing Resolution that may expire after April 8, 2011. If additional funding is not… Continue Reading
New nuclear plants planned in 17 states before Fukushima crisis
StateNet Capitol Journal, April 4, 2011: “There are currently 104 nuclear power plants operated by 32 companies in 31 states, which provide about 20 percent of the nation’s electricity, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute. As of January of this year, 18 companies had announced their intention to submit applications to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory… Continue Reading
Tax Foundation: Census Bureau Releases 2010 State Tax Collection Data
Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 266, by Mark Robyn [Includes table of State and Local Tax Burdens vs. Tax Collections, FY 2009] “New data from the Census Bureau shows that state-level tax revenue fell for the second year in a row in 2010. State tax revenues fell by more than $14 billion from 2009 to… Continue Reading
CRS: Preventing the Disclosure of Sensitive National Security Information During Civil Litigation
The State Secrets Privilege: Preventing the Disclosure of Sensitive National Security Information During Civil Litigation, Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney, Edward C. Liu, Legislative Attorney, March 28, 2011 “The state secrets privilege arises in a wide array of cases, generally where the government is a defendant or where the government has intervened in a case between… Continue Reading
Obama-Biden Transition: Agency Review Teams
Via Change.Gov, the Office of the President-Elect: “The Agency Review Teams for the Obama-Biden Transition will complete a thorough review of key departments, agencies and commissions of the United States government, as well as the White House, to provide the President-elect, Vice President-elect, and key advisors with information needed to make strategic policy, budgetary, and… Continue Reading
World Bank Report: Central America's Rising Crime and Violence puts Region's Development at Risk
News release: “Central Americas spiraling wave of crime and violence is threatening the regions prosperity as countries face huge economic and human losses as a result of it, according to a newly released World Bank report. Aside from the pain and trauma inflicted upon victims, violence can cost the region up to 8 percent of… Continue Reading
