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Pew – E-book Reading Jumps; Print Book Reading Declines

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E-book Reading Jumps; Print Book Reading Declines, by Lee Rainie and Maeve Duggan

  • “The population of e-book readers is growing. In the past year, the number of those who read e-books increased from 16% of all Americans ages 16 and older to 23%. At the same time, the number of those who read printed books in the previous 12 months fell from 72% of the population ages 16 and older to 67%. Overall, the number of book readers in late 2012 was 75% of the population ages 16 and older, a small and statistically insignificant decline from 78% in late 2011. The move toward e-book reading coincides with an increase in ownership of electronic book reading devices. In all, the number of owners of either a tablet computer or e-book reading device such as a Kindle or Nook grew from 18% in late 2011 to 33% in late 2012. As of November 2012, some 25% of Americans ages 16 and older own tablet computers such as iPads or Kindle Fires, up from 10% who owned tablets in late 2011. And in late 2012 19% of Americans ages 16 and older own e-book reading devices such as Kindles and Nooks, compared with 10% who owned such devices at the same time last year.”

    • FTC Issues Dodd-Frank Report to Congress, Focused on Debit Card Transactions

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    News release: “The Federal Trade Commission issued a report to Congress explaining steps the agency has taken in connection with new rules on debit card transactions that were put in place last year by the Federal Reserve Board as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The FTC shares authority to… Continue Reading

    Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues

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    CRS – Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues, Robert Jay Dilger, Senior Specialist in American National Government. December 6, 2012 “Small business size standards are of congressional interest because the standards determine eligibility for receiving Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance as well as federal contracting and tax preferences. Although there is… Continue Reading

    CRS – Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile

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    Membership of the 112th Congress: A Profile, Jennifer E. Manning, Information Research Specialist. November 26, 2012 “This report presents a profile of the membership of the 112th Congress (2011-2012). Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity,… Continue Reading

    Cultivating Young Women’s Leadership for a Kinder, Braver World

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    Cultivating Young Women’s Leadership for a Kinder, Braver World, Anna Rorem and Dr. Monisha Bajaj. December 17, 2012 “There is not much research exploring leadership development and civic participation among youth, and even less among young women. Policymakers and others seeking to better serve youth in pursuit of a “kinder, braver world” should take into… Continue Reading