Explaining Trends in SNAP Enrollment – Peter Ganong, Harvard University; Jeffrey B. Liebman, Harvard University, and NBER. “Approximately 1-in-7 people and 1-in-4 children received benefits from the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in July 2011, both all-time highs. We analyze changes in SNAP take-up over the past two decades. From 1994 to 2001, coincident… Continue Reading
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Federalism, State Sovereignty, and the Constitution: Basis and Limits of Congressional Power
Federalism, State Sovereignty, and the Constitution: Basis and Limits of Congressional Power. Kenneth R. Thomas, Legislative Attorney. September 23, 2013 “The lines of authority between states and the federal government are, to a significant extent, defined by the United States Constitution and relevant case law. In recent years, however, the Supreme Court has decided a… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – Community Policing, DHS, Human Capital, Human Rights, Performance Auditing
Community Policing Hiring Grants: Grant Application and Monitoring Processes Could Be Improved to Further Ensure Grantees Advance Community Policing. GAO-13-521, September 25, 2013 Department of Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Better Evaluate and Coordinate Border and Maritime Research and Development. GAO-13-732, September 25, 2013 Human Capital: Opportunities Exist to Further Improve DOD’s Methodology for Estimating… Continue Reading
4 steps to getting covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace
“Starting October 1, 2013, you can enroll in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Marketplace allows you to compare your options and find the one that best fits your needs and budget. Coverage goes into effect as early as January 1, 2014. Learn 4 steps to getting coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.”… Continue Reading
FSOC Identifies Prudential As Non-Bank SIFI
“Prudential Financial, Inc. confirmed today that it has been notified by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that the company has been designated a systemically important financial institution by a final vote. Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Prudential has 30 days to consider its response to FSOC’s determination.” American Banker… Continue Reading
Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey of Legal Issues Past, Present, and Future
CRS – Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey of Legal Issues Past, Present, and Future, Robert Meltz, Legislative Attorney, August 28, 2013 “This report surveys existing law for legal issues that have arisen, or may arise in the future, on account of climate change and government responses thereto. At the threshold of many climate-change-related… Continue Reading
The Relationship Between Gun Ownership and Firearm Homicide Rates in the United States, 1981-2010
The Relationship Between Gun Ownership and Firearm Homicide Rates in the United States, 1981-2010. Michael Siegel, MD, MPH, Craig S. Ross, MBA, and Charles King III, JD, PhD. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print September 12, 2013: e1–e8. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2013.301409) “Objectives. We examined the relationship between levels of household firearm ownership, as measured directly… Continue Reading
EPIC – Federal Appellate Court Upholds Privacy Protection for Wi-Fi Communications
“The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a lower court ruling against Google in a case arising out of the Street View interception of private Wi-Fi communications. The lawsuit alleges that Google’s ongoing interception of Wi-Fi payload data through its Street View program violated several laws, including the federal Wiretap Act. The court rejected… Continue Reading
What Americans Think Five Years After the Crash
Five Years After the Crash: What Americans Think about Wall Street, Banks, Business, and Free Enterprise “examines public opinion in the immediate aftermath of the 2008 crash and in the years since. How have attitudes changed toward America’s financial system? By comparing hundreds of survey questions from major pollsters, we provide an informative account of… Continue Reading
GPO Releases Congressional Member Guide App
“The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) has released the Mobile Member Guide app for the 113th Congress. The mobile Web app provides the public with quick, easy access to information on Members of the 113th Congress; the features include their picture, party affiliation, hometown, home state, and length of service. The app allows users to… Continue Reading
New on LLRX – Competitive Intelligence: A Selective Resource Guide – September 2013
Via LLRX.com – Competitive Intelligence – A Selective Resource Guide – Completely Updated – September 2013 Sabrina I. Pacifici’s comprehensive current awareness guide focuses on leveraging a selected but wide range of reliable, topical, predominantly free websites and resources. The goal is to support an effective research process to search, discover, access, monitor, analyze and… Continue Reading
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination in Employment
CRS – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination in Employment: A Legal Analysis of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Jody Feder, Legislative Attorney; Cynthia Brougher, Legislative Attorney. July 15, 2013 “Introduced in various incarnations in every congressional session since the 103rd Congress, the proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA; H.R. 1755/S. 815) would prohibit discrimination based… Continue Reading
