CRS – Foreign Investment and National Security: Economic Considerations. James K. Jackson, Specialist in International Trade and Finance, April 4, 2013 “The United States is the largest foreign direct investor in the world and also the largest recipient of foreign direct investment. This dual role means that globalization, or the spread of economic activity by… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
CRS – Changes to the Residential Mortgage Market
Changes to the Residential Mortgage Market: Legislation, Demographics, and Other Drivers. N. Eric Weiss, Specialist in Financial Economics, April 16, 2013 “Congressional interest in residential mortgage markets has increased following the collapse of the housing bubble, government financial support to the mortgage market, and housings perceived importance to the broader economic recovery. Since 2008, the… Continue Reading
Submission of Mental Health Records to NICS and the HIPAA Privacy Rule
CRS – Submission of Mental Health Records to NICS and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, April 15, 2013 “Questions about the scope and efficacy of the background checks required during certain firearm purchases have gained prominence following recent mass shootings. These background checks are intended to identify whether potential purchasers are prohibited from purchasing or possessing… Continue Reading
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition: Issues for Congress
CRS – Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Acquisition:Issues for Congress. Marshall Curtis Erwin, Analyst in Intelligence and National Security, April 16, 2013 “Increasing calls for intelligence support and continuing innovations in intelligence technologies combine to create significant challenges for both the executive and legislative branches. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems are integral components of… Continue Reading
Recent Declines in Infant Mortality in the United States, 20052011
CDC – Recent Declines in Infant Mortality in the United States, 20052011. Marian F. MacDorman, Ph.D.; Donna L. Hoyert, Ph.D.; and T.J. Mathews, M.S. April 2013 Key findings: Following a plateau from 2000 through 2005, the U.S. infant mortality rate declined 12% from 2005 through 2011. Declines for neonatal and postneonatal mortality were similar. From… Continue Reading
Human Rights and Democracy: The 2012 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Report
Human Rights and Democracy: The 2012 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Report “We have made a number of changes to this years report, including two new chapters. The first is on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights through the UN, and describes our work on human rights through the UN the forum in which the UK… Continue Reading
BIS- Implementation of PFMIs monitored by CPSS and IOSCO
“The Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have started the process of monitoring implementation of the Principles for financial market infrastructures (PFMIs). The PFMIs are international standards for payment, clearing and settlement systems, including central counterparties (CCPs) and trade repositories (TRs). They are designed to ensure… Continue Reading
Trends in Foodborne Illness in the United States, 2012
CDC: “Each year, FoodNet reports on the changes in the number of people sickened with foodborne infections that have been confirmed by laboratory tests. “Foodborne diseases monitored through FoodNet include infections caused by the bacteria Campylobacter, Listeria, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 and non-O157, Shigella, Vibrio, and Yersinia, and the parasites Cryptosporidium and… Continue Reading
Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations: An Overview
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… Continue Reading
U.S. Climate Reference Network (USCRN)
“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
“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
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
