EIA: “Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions vary significantly across States, whether considered on an absolute or per capita basis. The overall size of a State, of course, determines much of the absolute level of a States emissions. Available fuels, types of businesses, climate, and population density also play a role in overall and per capita emissions. It should be noted that each States energy system reflects circumstances specific to that State. For example, some States are located near abundant hydroelectric supplies, while others contain abundant coal resources. This paper presents a basic analysis of the factors that contribute to a States carbon dioxide profile. This analysis neither attempts to assess the effect of State policies on absolute emissions levels or on changes over time, nor does it intend to imply that certain policies would be appropriate for a particular State.”
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Daily Archives: January 9, 2012
Using Public-Private Partnerships to Carry Out Highway Projects
Using Public-Private Partnerships to Carry Out Highway Projects, January 2012. “The United States has a network of over 4 million miles of public roads. That system has faced increasing demands over time: The number of vehicle miles traveled (both passenger and commercial) rose from approximately 700 billion in 1960 to just under 3 trillion in… Continue Reading
New NOAA-led analysis shows gases and oil in three chemically different mixtures deep underwater, in the surface slick, in the air
Follow up to previous postings on the Deepwater Horizon Spill, this news release from NOAA: “By combining detailed chemical measurements in the deep ocean, in the oil slick, and in the air, NOAA scientists and academic colleagues have independently estimated how fast gases and oil were leaking during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports: TARP, EPA's Integrated Risk Info System, Medicare Advantage, Digital Vision Race to the Top, Risk Retention Groups
Troubled Asset Relief Program – As Treasury Continues to Exit Programs, Opportunities to Enhance Communication on Costs Exist, GAO-12-229, January 9, 2012 Chemical Assessments, Challenges Remain with EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System Program, GAO-12-42, December 9, 2011 Critical Infrastructure Protection – Cybersecurity Guidance Is Available, but More Can Be Done to Promote Its Use, GAO-12-92,… Continue Reading
CBO – Monthly Budget Review
Monthly Budget Review – January 2012: “The federal budget deficit was $320 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, CBO estimates, $49 billion less than the deficit recorded in the same period in fiscal year 2011. But $26 billion of that difference resulted from shifts in the timing of certain payments because the… Continue Reading
CRS – Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy
Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy, Craig K. Elwell, Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy, December 1, 2011 “In regard to the long-term debt problem, in an economy operating close to potential output, government borrowing to finance budget deficits will in theory draw down the pool of national saving, crowding out private capital… Continue Reading
USDA Child Nutrition Programs
“States manage the Child Nutrition Programs. To participate, or to learn more, contact your State agency.” Continue Reading
Nilsen Wire – Report: Consumer Media Usage Across TV, Online, Mobile and Social
News release: “Almost one in three U.S. TV households 35.9 million owns four or more televisions, according to Nielsens State of the Media: Consumer Usage Report. Across the ever-changing U.S. media landscape, TV maintains its stronghold as the most popular device, with 290 million Americans and 114.7 households owning at least one. In… Continue Reading
Changes in the Distribution of Income Among Tax Filers Between 1996 and 2006: The Role of Labor Income, Capital Income, and Tax Policy
CRS – Changes in the Distribution of Income Among Tax Filers Between 1996 and 2006: The Role of Labor Income, Capital Income, and Tax Policy, Thomas L. Hungerford, Specialist in Public Finance, December 29, 2011 Three potential causes of the increase in after-tax income inequality between 1996 and 2006 are changes in labor income (wages… Continue Reading
IRS Releases New Tax Gap Estimates; Compliance Rates Remain Statistically Unchanged From Previous Study
News release: “The Internal Revenue Service today released a new set of tax gap estimates for tax year 2006. The tax gap is defined as the amount of tax liability faced by taxpayers that is not paid on time. The new tax gap estimate represents the first full update of the report in five years,… Continue Reading
GSA Annual Report 2011 – Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies
FY 2011 GSA OCSIT Annual Report: “We are leading the Obama Administrations charge to make government more open, transparent, and effective for the citizens it serves. We led several key initiatives this year to reform federal IT, facilitate using new technologies to improve government operations and citizen engagement, and help agencies enhance customer experience across… Continue Reading
