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Senate Report – Dental Crisis in America: The Need to Expand Access

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Dental Crisis in America: The Need to Expand Access – A Report from Chairman Bernard Sanders, Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, February 29, 2012

  • “In the U.S., many people have access to the best oral health care in the world, yet millions are unable to get even the basic dental care they need. Individuals who are low-income or racial or ethnic minorities, pregnant women, older adults, those with special needs, and those who live in rural communities often have a much harder time accessing a dental provider than other groups of Americans. Tooth decay is almost completely preventable, yet when people do not see a dental provider, they do not get the preventive services and early diagnosis and interventions that can halt or slow the progress of most oral diseases. The issue of lack of access to dental care is extremely serious because untreated oral diseases can lead to not only pain, infection, and tooth loss, but also contribute to an increased risk for serious medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and poor birth outcomes.”

    • Census – 2011 Housing Vacancy Survey Annual Statistics

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    “These statistics provide vacancy rates, homeownership rates, and characteristics of units available for occupancy for the U.S., regions, states and the 75 largest metropolitan areas. The state and metropolitan statistics are available annually, while national and regional statistics are available quarterly. Homeownership rates are also tabulated by age of householder and by family status for… Continue Reading

    Pew – Millennials will benefit and suffer due to their hyperconnected lives

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    Millennials will benefit and suffer due to their hyperconnected lives – by Janna Anderson, Lee Rainie, February 29, 2012 “Teens and young adults brought up from childhood with a continuous connection to each other and to information will be nimble, quick-acting multitaskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and who approach problems… Continue Reading

    The Depreciating Dollar: Economic Effects and Policy Response

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    The Depreciating Dollar: Economic Effects and Policy Response – Craig K. Elwell – Specialist in Macroeconomic Policy, February 23, 2012 “A trend depreciation of the dollar since 2002 raises concern among some in Congress and the public that the dollar’s decline is a symptom of broader economic problems, such as a weak economic recovery, rising… Continue Reading

    United Nations E-Government Survey 2012

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    United Nations E-Government Survey 2012, E-Government for the People “The overall challenge then is to deliver improvements in the standards of living in such a manner that development today does not compromise development tomorrow. Embedded in the concept of sustainability is the viability of (i) national and sub-national governance systems that are citizencentric, socially inclusive… Continue Reading

    Senate Report – Losing the Environmental Goods Economy to China

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    International Trade in Environmental Goods 2012 Report – Losing the Environmental Goods Economy to China, by Senator Ron Wyden, February 28, 2012 “As more and more nations and citizens embrace environmentally friendly policies and practices, the demand for environmental goods and services – products and services that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment… Continue Reading

    Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011

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    Financial Performance of the Major Oil Companies, 2007-2011 – Robert Pirog, Specialist in Energy Economics, February 17, 2012 “Periods of rising oil prices can result in reduced economic growth, rising prices, and reduced disposable incomes for consumers, as well as a deteriorating trade balance. For the oil industry, periods of high oil prices generally imply… Continue Reading

    The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increases

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    News release: “The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had decreased in January, increased in February. The Index now stands at 70.8 (1985=100), up from 61.5 in January. The Present Situation Index increased to 45.0 from 38.8. The Expectations Index rose to 88.0 from 76.7 in January. The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, based on a… Continue Reading