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Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations: An Overview

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CRS – Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations: An Overview, James K. Jackson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance, April 16, 2013

  • “The U.S. economy has grown increasingly interconnected with other economies around the world, a phenomenon often referred to as globalization. As U.S. businesses expand globally, however, various groups across the social and economic spectrum have expressed their concerns over the economic, social, and political impact of this activity. Over the past 20 years, multinational corporations and nations have adopted voluntary, legally enforceable, and industry specific codes of conduct, often referred to broadly as corporate social responsibility (CSR), to address many of these concerns. Recent events, primarily the 2008-2009 financial crisis and related work by major international organizations, spurred Congress and governments in Europe to increase their regulation of financial firms. Indeed, the growing presence and influence of multinational corporations in the production of goods and services and in international trade through value chains has prodded governments to adopt measures that enhance the benefits of such activities through codes of conduct. Congress will continue playing a pivotal role in addressing the various issues regarding internationally applied corporate codes of conduct.”

    • U.S. Climate Reference Network (USCRN)

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    “U.S. Climate Reference Network (USCRN) consists of 114 stations developed, deployed, managed, and maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the continental United States for the express purpose of detecting the national signal of climate change. The vision of the USCRN program is to maintain a sustainable high-quality climate observation network that… Continue Reading

    E-Gov Site is Winner of Design of the Year 2013

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    “The Designs of the Year awards, ‘The Oscars of the design world’ showcase the most innovative and imaginative designs from around the world, over the past year, spanning seven categories: Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Transport and Product. Category winners and the overall winner will be decided by a jury and announced on 16 April… Continue Reading

    Federal Reserve Board – Beige Book – April 17, 2013

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    Beige Book – April 17, 2013 – “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, Prepared at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas based on information collected on or before April 5, 2013..Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts suggest overall economic activity expanded at a moderate pace during the reporting period… Continue Reading

    New GAO Reports – Federal Courthouses, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Foreclosure Review, NASA, USPS, Veterans Health Care

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    Federal Courthouses – Most Recommended New Construction Projects Do Not Qualify Under Improved Capital-Planning Process, GAO-13-523T, Apr 17, 2013 Federal Courthouses – Recommended Construction Projects Should Be Evaluated under New Capital- Planning Process, GAO-13-263, Apr 11, 2013 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter – Program Has Improved in Some Areas, but Affordability Challenges and Other Risks Remain,… Continue Reading

    State of America’s Libraries Report 2013

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    “Libraries and library staff continue to respond to the needs of their communities, providing key resources as budgets are reduced, speaking out forcefully against book-banning attempts and advocating for free access to digital content in libraries, with a keen focus placed on ebook formats. Led by the American Library Association (ALA), libraries offer resources often… Continue Reading