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Why Leaves Change Color	Why Leaves Change Color PDF-5 pages
Labor Force Facts / Labor Day	Labor Day 2008: September 1 Statistics on employee benefits, number of workers in occupations, earnings, hot jobs, commutes, and more.
Iraq War	Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed (June 2008) [GAO] PDF-94 pages Discussion of progress meeting goals in The New Way Forward (improving security, devloping Iraqu secuirty forces, helping the Iraqi government, enacting legislation, spending capital budgets and providing essentail services.
Energy Outlook	International Energy Outlook 2008: Highlights [EIA] An assessment by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) of the outlook for international energy markets through 2030. U.S. projections appearing in IEO2008 are consistent with those published in EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2008 (AEO2008)
Nuclear Power	Nuclear Power's Role in Generating Electricity (2008) Intro: "At the request of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) assessed the competitiveness of nuclear power when compared with other sources of new capacity to generate electricity, focusing on the possible effects of constraints on carbon dioxide emissions and the impact of EPAct incentives. In accordance with CBO’s mandate to provide objective, impartial analysis, this study makes no recommendations."
Report on Public Statements	Report on Whether Public Statements Regarding Iraq By U.S. Government Officials were Substantiated by Intelligence Information (June 2008) PDF-172 pages "Details Administration prewar statements that, on numerous occasions, misrepresented the intelligence and the threat from Iraq."
Report on DoD Policy Office	Intelligence Activities Relating to Iraq conducted by the Policy Counterterrorism Evaluation Group and the Office of Special Plans within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (June 2008) PDF-57 pages "Details inappropriate, sensitive intelligence activities conducted by the DoD’s Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, without the knowledge of the Intelligence Community or the State Department. . . . The report found that the clandestine meetings between Pentagon officials and Iranians in Rome and Paris were inappropriate and mishandled from beginning to end. Deputy National Security Advisor Steve Hadley and Deputy Secretary Paul Wolfowitz failed to keep the Intelligence Community and the State Department appropriately informed about the meetings."
Prop 13	Proposition 13: 30 Years Later
Home Equity Comparison and Analysis by City	Ownership, Rental Costs and the Prospects of Building Home Equity-An Analysis of 100 Metropolitan Areas (2008) PDF-17 pages Compares ownership and rental costs in the 100 largest metropolitcan areas. Projects potential for accumulating home equity in these markets.
Foreclosures	Foreclosures to Homelessness: The Forgotten Victims of the Subprime Crisis (April 2008) PDF-60 Pages Report on the homeowners and renters who have become homeless once their equity is exhausted.
Analog to Digital TV	Conversion from Analog to Digital TV: Feb. 17, 2009 (May 23, 2008) Intro: "On Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power TV stations will cease to broadcast analog programming. This transition to digital television will enable more efficient use of the nation's airwaves, providing new advanced wireless services and increased public safety services. To mark this historic transition, the Census Bureau has assembled a sampling of statistics from its publications and other federal government sources about television and the television industry."
Hurricanes	2008 Hurricane Season Begins: In Harms Way Statistics on U.S. hurricanes, spotlighting the number of people living in areas that could be most affected.
Energy Bill 2007	Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140, H.R. 6) The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140, H.R. 6) was signed into law on December 19, 2007. This broad reaching energy policy law consists mainly of provisions designed to increase energy efficiency and the availability of renewable energy. H.R. 6 Enrolled version Text of law: PDF-311 pages \| HTML LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 153 (2007): Jan. 18, considered and passed House. June 12–15, 18–21, considered and passed Senate, amended. Dec. 6, House concurred in Senate amendments with amendments. Dec. 12, 13, Senate considered and concurred in House amendments with an amendment. Dec. 18, House concurred in Senate amendment. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 43 (2007): Dec. 19, Presidential remarks.
Wealth & Net Worth of Americans	Net Worth and the Assets of Households: 2002 (2008) PDF-24 pages Intro: "This report compares the levels of wealth and asset ownership, such as home equity, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks and mutual funds, and vehicle ownership, by various socioeconomic factors, including monthly household income, in late 1999/early 2000 and late 2002."
Federal Budget	Where Did Your Federal Dollars Go in 2006? (2008) Links to two reports: The first, Consolidated Federal Funds Report: 2006, provides a broad overview of how and where the federal government allocates funds. Statistics are provided for each federal department and agency, and presented by state, county and subcounty area. The second report, Federal Aid to States for Fiscal Year 2006, contains data on federal grants to state and local governments.
CSU Impact of California Budget Cuts	Cumulative Impact: How Cuts to Higher Education in the Recent Past, Today and in the Near Future Will Affect Access and Opportunity for California Students (April 16, 2008) PDF-29 pages [Blue Sky Consulting Group] Summary: "Higher education in California would suffer a second major blow in less than six years if the state adopts the sweeping cuts proposed in this year's budget."
Aging	End of Life: Helping with Comfort and Care (2008) PDF-72 pages
Plug-in HEV's	Plug-in HEV's: A Near-Term Option to Reduce Petroleum Consumption from FY05 Milestone Report (2007) PDF-28 pages Assesses plug-in hybrid electric vehicle market and technology issues.
Nuclear Power	Nuclear Power 2010 [DOE] Background and updates on nuclear power plants and nuclear power plant technology. Fact sheet, press releases, current events and projects, and a deployment scorecard listing new applications, permits issued, and related data on new reactor activity.
Pollution Abatement	Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures: 2005 (2008) PDF-104 pages Detailed statistics on capital expenditures and operating costs for pollution prevention and pollution treatment for the manufacturing sector. These data are available by cost category (treatment/capture, prevention, disposal and recycling) and the media (air, water discharge and solid waste), both by state and industry.
Green Companies	The Greening of U.S. Corporations (2008) [U.S. Dept. of State] PDF-43 pages Discusses economic incentives for U.S. corporations to develop green technologies. Major U.S. companies (General Electric, Wal-Mart, Apple) and CEO's are mentioned.
Demographics	USA Counties More than 5,900 data items for the U.S., the 50 states, and all of the nation’s 3,141 counties and county equivalents. Age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime, earnings, education, elections, employment, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force, manufactures, population, poverty, retail trade, social programs, veterans, vital statistics, water use, and wholesale trade. It is the most comprehensive source for data on counties in the United States.
Census Atlas	Census Atlas of the United States (2007) More than 700 full-color maps. First general population and housing statistical atlas published by the Census Bureau since 1925. Featuring more than 300 pages and weighing about 7 pounds, the atlas presents data from 1790 through 2000. It is arranged by topic and grouped into three general themes — who we are, where we come from and what we do. Most maps feature county-level detail for the United States and Puerto Rico.
Gasoline Consumption	Effects of Gasoline Prices on Driving Behavior and Vehicle Markets (2008) PDF-58 pages Excerpt from Summary: "This Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study examines the scope and intensity of consumers’ responses to the upward trend in gasoline prices that began in 2003. Those responses have been large enough to interrupt a pattern of steady growth in total gasoline consumption dating back to 1990, the last time U.S. gasoline prices rose substantially. If current high prices—and consumers’ responses to them—persist, the effect on overall gasoline consumption will grow stronger as older, less-fuelefficient vehicles are retired and as consumers consider other, less easily implemented adjustments to their patterns of consumption."
Southern California--State of the Region 2007	State of the Region 2007 (Southern California) [SCAG] "The State of the Region, 2007 documents the progress of the Southern California Region (includes the 5 counties of LA, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange) in quality of life issues. Topics examined include demographics (race/ethnicity, age of people in region), the economy (employment, wages and salary), transportation (commute time to work, mode of transportation), the environment (level of air pollution, water quality) housing (homeownership rate, housing affordability) and more. The report also comes with a report card that gives a letter grade (with historical comparison) on the issues mentioned above."
Climate Change	Climate Change: Science Update 2007 (November 29, 2007) [CRS] PDF-17 pages Summarizes highlights of new scientific research and assessments released in 2007 related to global warming. Discusses the fourth major assessment of technical information on climate change by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in November.
Cost of Iraq War	The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11, updated November 9, 2007 [Congressional Research Service] PDF-50 pages Intro: "With enactment of the FY2007 supplemental on May 25, 2007, Congress has approved a total of about $609 billion for military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, embassy costs, and veterans’ health care for the three operations initiated since the 9/11 attacks: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Afghanistan and other counter terror operations; Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), providing enhanced security at military bases; and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)."
California--Employment	The State of Work in California, 1979-2006: A Generation of Widening Inequality (2007) PDF-72 pages Summary: "The story of the past generation is one of widening inequality. Since the late 1970s, California’s job growth has become concentrated in low-wage and high-wage jobs and the gap between workers at the low end and the high end of the earnings distribution has widened. Meanwhile, income has become increasingly concentrated among the richest Californians. A Generation of Widening Inequality: The State of Working California, 1979 to 2006 documents employment, wage, and income trends in California during the past generation and highlights the importance of public policies that address the gap between rich and poor."
Federal Budget	Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: Comments on the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act (2007) [GAO] Intro: "The bottom line is that the nation’s longer-term fiscal outlook is daunting under any realistic policy scenario or set of assumptions. Continuing on this unsustainable fiscal path will gradually erode, if not suddenly damage, our economy, our standard of living, and ultimately our national security. Our current path also increasingly will constrain our ability to address emerging and unexpected budgetary needs and they serve to increase the burdens that will be faced by future generations."
Education of Homeless Youth--California	The Educational Success of Homeless Youth in California: Challenges and Solutions (2007) CRB Intro: "Most homeless youth who are on their own are not in school. Yet the majority of homeless and formerly homeless youth recently surveyed by the California Research Bureau expressed the desire to return to school and have life goals that require extensive education to achieve. This report discusses key issues related to the challenges homeless youth face in achieving their educational goals. It describes federal and state programs and funding, identifies successful practices and model programs, and presents policy options that address these challenges."
Consumer Spending--Historic Data	100 Years of Consumer Spending (2006) PDF-69 pages Intro: "Consumer expenditure data presented longitudinally, drawing on information from decennial census reports to present a 100-year history of significant changes in consumer spending, economic status, and family demographics in the country as a whole, as well as in New York City and Boston. Nine timeframes are presented independently, with a section titled “Perspective” providing an analytic framework for each period to aid in interpretation. Tables and charts tracing common elements over the 100-year period also should aid the reader in the interpretation of trends."
American War Casualties	American War and Military Operations Casualties: Lists and Statistics (2007) PDF-28 pages Source: Congressional Research Service [CRS] (via Federation of American Scientists) Intro: This report is written in response to numerous requests for war casualty statistics and lists of war dead. It provides tables, compiled by sources at the Department of Defense (DOD), indicating the number of casualties among American military personnel serving in principal wars and combat actions. Wars covered include the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Persian Gulf War. Military operations covered include the Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission, Lebanon Peacekeeping, Urgent Fury in Grenada, Just Cause in Panama, Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Restore Hope in Somalia, Uphold Democracy in Haiti, and the ongoing Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). For the more recent conflicts, starting with the Korean War, more detailed information on types of casualties, and when available, demographics have been included. This report also cites sources of published lists of military personnel killed in principal wars and combat actions. This report will be updated as events warrant.
Costing of Raising Children in California	Making Ends Meet: How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Family in California? 2007 PDF-28 pages Estimates the cost of a basic standard of living in California for four family types. It calculates annual family budgets and hourly wages needed to cover costs of housing and utilities, child care, transportation, food, health coverage, payroll and income taxes, and miscellaneous expenses, but does not account for savings, vacations or emergencies. Because the cost of living varies across California, the report also provides detailed budgets for the four family types in 10 regions in the state, including Los Angeles County.
Social Security Reform	Social Security Reform: The Nature of the Problem (Issue Brief No. 1: September 24, 2007) PDF-14 pages This is the first in a series of issue briefs that the Treasury will release on Social Security reform topics. This brief explains the magnitude of the financial challenge facing Social Security and why acting sooner and spreading the burden of reform across more generations is fairer to future generations.
Petraeus Report	Petraeus Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq: September 10-11, 2007 PDF-23 pages Transcript of General David H. Petraeus' testimony to Congress giving his assessment of the security situation in Iraq and his recommendations concerning troop levels.
Iraq War	Combating War Profiteering: are we doing enough to investigate and prosecute contracting fraud and abuse in Iraq? : hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, March 20, 2007. PDF-118 pages
Climate Change	Addressing Climate Change: views from the private sector : hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, February 13, 2007.
Plants	A Botanic Garden for the Nation: The United States Botanic Garden (2007) Chronicles the history of the United States Botanic Garden. Also documents the plants and exhibits housed there.
Earmarks	Earmarks "This database provides more information on earmarks in one place than has ever been available through the Federal Government. It is part of an effort to bring greater transparency and accountability to federal spending. This step is consistent with recent changes in the House Rules and Senate legislation, which require more disclosure for future earmarks. The database includes aggregate data on the number and cost of earmarks and displays that information by agency and State. In addition, the database provides details on individual earmarks. This database remains a work in progress. New features will be added in the weeks and months ahead." --from Web Site (June 18, 2007)
Minorities--Statistics	Minority Population Tops 100 Million (May 2007) Comparison data on African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders. (May 17, 2007)
Universal Health Care in California	Universal Health Care in California (March 2007) Issues related to the "January 8, 2007, [proposal by] Governor Schwarzenegger ... that California provide medical insurance to all residents in the state." Links and analysis of topics related to this proposal and to other universal health care proposals. From the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Iraq War	Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq [March 2007] - PDF-47 pages Note: Previous reports are available here The latest quarterly report from DoD on "Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq" has been released. This is the first time the Defense Department has referenced it as a "civil war." "Some elements of the situation in Iraq are properly descriptive of a "civil war," including the hardening of ethno-sectarian identities and mobilization, the changing character of the violence, and population displacements." [p. 14]. Also included are numerous graphs, maps and charts including some energy production reports, the number of attacks, combat operation, the number of sectarian murders and incidents, casualties, assessed capabilities and more. National Intelligence Estimate: January 2007 is referenced in the above report.
EPA Libraries Closed	Restructuring EPA's Libraries: Background and Issues for Congress (2007) [CRS] From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). The President’s FY2007 budget included a $2.5 million reduction for EPA’s libraries, $2.0 million of which was attributed mainly to these closures. This report discusses the decisions to close libraries and relevant issues.
Katrina	Hurricane Katrina: A Nation Still Unprepared (Congressional Reports: S. Rpt. 109-322) URL: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/creports/katrinanation.html Added 12/22/2006.
Iraq Study Group Report	Iraq Study Group Report / James A. Baker, III, and Lee H. Hamilton, co-chairs; Lawrence S. Eagleburger ... [et al.] (December 2006) PDF-160 pages The landmark final report of the Iraq Study Group (ISG).
State, County, & Metropolitan Statistics	State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2006 PDF-448 pages Data items for the United States and individual states, counties and metropolitan areas. The files include data published for 2005 population and housing unit estimates and many items from the 1990 and 2000 Census of Population and Housing. Includes SUBJECT INDEX. Topic areas: age, agriculture, births, business establishments, communications, construction, cost of living, crime, deaths, education, elections, employment, energy, finance, government, health, households, housing, immigration, income, manufactures, marriages and divorces, media, natural resources, population, poverty, race and Hispanic origin, residence, retail sales, science and engineering, social services, tourism, transportation, and veterans.
North Korean Strategic Threat	House Intelligence Committee Announces Report on North Korean Strategic Threat (October 3, 2006) Full Report (PDF-36 pages/8.8 MB) Source: U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence The report focuses on the threat posed by North Korea and its military, how it games nuclear diplomacy, and how it engages in criminal activity, including drug trafficking and counterfeiting. It also includes a timely section on the possibility of a North Korean nuclear test.
National Intelligence Estimate--Global Terrorism	Declassified Key Judgments of the National Intelligence Estimate Trends in Global Terrorism: Implications for the United States dated April 2006 [released September 26, 2006] PDF-4 pages
American Laws that Apply Outside the U.S.	Extraterritorial Application of American Criminal Law (2006) PDF-77 pages Congressional Research Service report analyzing American criminal laws that apply outside of the United States and obstacles to their enforcement.
U.S. Population Reaches 300 Million	Facts for Features: 300 Million Introduction: "Our nation’s population is expected to reach 300 million the later part of this year. To help spotlight this occasion, the Census Bureau steps back in time by comparing contemporary life and statistics to those in the time periods in which the nation reached other noteworthy population milestones in 1967 (when the population reached 200 million) and in the year 1915 (when it reached 100 million)."
Lawns & Water Demand in California	Lawns and Water Demand in California [PPIC] - PDF-24 pages (2006) Introduction: "Over the next 25 years, outdoor water use will be a major factor in escalating water demand in California. The demand will be aggravated by the dominant land-use pattern in inland areas: single-family homes with lush lawns. Without efforts aimed specifically at reducing outdoor urban water use, the demand will pose significant financial and environmental challenges for California. In this issue of CEP, the authors analyze population growth and housing trends in the state’s major climactic regions, estimate residential lot and yard sizes, and examine the water needs of cool-season turf grass lawns. They also evaluate several outdoor water conservation programs."
Real ID Act of 2005	Real ID Act of 2005 (text of law: Public Law 109-13) PDF-21 pages Requirements for a national identification card Passed as Section B of H.R. 1268 (109th Congress) as Public Law 109-13 Immigration: Analysis of the Major Provisions of H.R. 418, Real ID Act of 2005 (Congressional Research Service) Social Security Administration: Improved Agency Coordination Needed for Social Security Card Enhancements (March 2006) PDF-56 pages Discusses how a biometric Social Security card could raise general privacy concerns about the card becoming a national identification card. Concerns about unauthorized workers and the use of counterfeit documents led the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee to ask that GAO identify key issues to be considered. REAL ID Act of 2005 -- H.R. 418 [Library of Congress / Thomas] Official material for to the Real ID Act of 2005, an act designed to "establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, ... and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence." Includes text of legislation, bill summary, list of cosponsors, and links to related bills. From the Library of Congress. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: REAL ID Material about the proposed regulations "to establish minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards" under the requirements of the Real ID Act of 2005. Includes the text of the proposed standards, questions and answers about the proposed guidelines, and a transcript of a four-hour May 2007 town hall meeting about the proposed regulations. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Influenza Epidemic of 1918: National Archives	Influenza Epidemic of 1918: National Archives Documents and photos from the National Archives.
Flu Epidemic Strategy Plan	National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan (May 2006) PDF-233 pages Implementation plan to clarify roles and responsibilities of governmental and nongovernmental entities.
Gasoline Prices	Gasoline Prices: New Legislation and Proposals (April 21, 2006) PDF-14 pages Background and analysis of recent legislation addressing gasoline prices, discussing policy options. From the Congressional Research Service. -added 5/11/2006
Youth in Detention	Psychiatric Disorders of Youth in Detention Full Document PDF-16 pages (2006) Introduction: "Examines the prevalence of alcohol, drug, and mental disorders among youth at the Cook County (Illinois) Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, by gender, race/ethnicity, and age. Drawing on research conducted by the Northwestern Juvenile Project, this Bulletin finds that nearly two-thirds of males and three-quarters of females studied met diagnostic criteria for one or more psychiatric disorders. The Bulletin presents information that can help the juvenile justice system detect youth psychiatric disorders and respond with an integrated system of services." -added 5/10/2006
China & Oil Demand	China's Growing Demand for Oil and Its Impact on U.S. Petroleum Markets (April 2006) PDF-58 pages Introduction: "China’s demand for crude oil and refined petroleum products has been growing over the past decade, and in 2003 and 2004, the country’s demand for oil increased dramatically, surprising many energy analysts. This paper explores the reasons for that growth and the implications for petroleum markets in the United States." -added 5/10/2006
FEMA's Performance after Katrina	Performance Review of FEMA’s Disaster Management Activities in Response to Hurricane Katrina (March 31, 2006) PDF-218 pages Preface: "This report assesses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) performance as it conducted its disaster management responsibilities in response to Hurricane Katrina. We examined whether the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, plans, guidelines, and resources were adequate and operational, and whether FEMA's organizational structure enhanced or hindered its emergency management capabilities." -added 04/14/2006
China's Demand for Oil	China's Growing Demand for Oil and Its Impact on U.S. Petroleum Markets (April 2006) PDF-58 pages Introduction: China’s demand for crude oil and refined petroleum products has been growing over the past decade, and in 2003 and 2004, the country’s demand for oil increased dramatically (see Figure 1-1), surprising many energy analysts. This paper explores the reasons for that growth and the implications for petroleum markets in the United States.
Education Statistics--Historical	A Half-Century of Learning: Historical Statistics on Educational Attainment in the United States: 1940 to 2000 — In 1940, statistics on educational attainment were collected for every person enumerated in the census and from a sample of them thereafter. In 1940, only 25 percent of the population age 25 and older had a high school diploma, and just 5 percent earned a bachelor’s degree or more. By the close of the 20th century, these figures had increased to 80 percent with high school diplomas and 24 percent with bachelor’s degrees. Educational attainment data are shown by sex, race and Hispanic origin (since 1980) at the regional and state levels. These data are based on the decennial census and are separate from annual data collected in the Current Population Survey.
Hurrican Katrina	A Failure of Initiative: Final Report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina (H. Rpt 109-377) Intro: "On September 15, 2005, the House of Representatives approved H. Res. 437, which created the Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation and response to Hurricane Katrina by local, State and Federal agencies. The Committee presents this official, edited and corrected copy with the findings stemming from it to the U.S. House of Representatives and the American people for their consideration."
High School Students Readiness for Colleges--California	College Opportunity Reports 06 [Institute for Democracy, Education and Access at UCLA] (2006) These reports examine how well California high schools prepare students for college. Data is given on every legislative district and public high school in California on: students graduating, percentage passing courses for University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admission, percentage enrolled in college, credentialed teachers, percentage receiving free and reduced priced lunch, English learners and race/ethnicity. A general overview of school funding, credentialed teachers, counselors, courses needed for college prep and more are also included. SELECTED FINDINGS: *California ranks only below Mississippi in sending high school seniors to a 4 year college.* *5% of the graduating class of 2004 in California attends a UC, and 7% attends a CSU.* *Intensely segregated schools (enrolling 90% or more minorities) are "5 times more likely than majority white schools to serve high proportions of low-income students."* *37% of African-Americans, and 47% of Latinos attend intensely segregated schools.* *California spends $6,765 per pupil compared to $8,041 for the national average.* *In 2004, 10% of Belmont High School seniors passed courses necessary for UC/CSU admission compared to 63% of Beverly Hills High seniors.*
Small Businesses--Statistics	Small Business Week 2006 A collection of statistics relating to small businesses--number, growth rate, employees, and more.
National Security Strategy: March 2006	National Security Strategy of the United States of America: March 2006 Report in which the president reaffirms his strike-first policy against terrorists and enemy nations and says Iran may pose the biggest challenge for the United States. Summarizes Bush's plan for protecting America and directing U.S. relations with other nations. It is an updated version of a report Bush issued in 2002.
Information Technology Expenditures in Business	Information and Communication Technology: 2004 (2006) PDF-51 pages Description of survey: "The Information and Communication Technology Survey (ICTS), a supplement to the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES), was created in response to economic data user and policymaker concerns about the lack of available data on e-business infrastructure investment by nonfarm businesses. Rapid changes and advances in information and communication technology (ICT) equipment have resulted in these assets having short useful lives and a tendency to be replaced much quicker than other types of equipment. Companies are expensing the full cost of such assets during the current annual period rather than capitalizing the value of such assets and expensing the cost over two or more years. In some cases this is due to the short useful life of the asset, and in other cases this is because companies have varying dollar levels for capitalization. The ICTS data are critical for providing improved source data to the investment component of gross domestic product, capital stock estimates, and capital flow tables. The data will also be used to assess future productivity and economic growth prospects. In addition, the data provide facts about trends in such expenditures useful for identifying business opportunities, product development, and business planning."
Influenza Epidemic of 1918	Influenza Epidemic of 1918 Documents and photos from the National Archives.
Health Insurance Coverage	Health Status, Health Insurance, and Health Services Utilization: 2001 (2006) PDF-15 pages Introduction: "This report presents health service utilization rates by economic and demographic characteristics, health insurance coverage status, and health status. The health service utilization rates are measured by the frequencies of visits to service providers, such as doctors, dentists, and hospitals, and by whether or not people are taking prescription medicine."
Katrina--Federal Response	The Federal Response to Katrina: Lessons Learned (February 2006) PDF-228 pages Source: Department of Homeland Security Excerpt from Foreward: "The Report is organized in a manner to give the reader the most comprehensive and clear understanding possible of what happened during the Federal response to Hurricane Katrina. It begins with a discussion of the magnitude and complexity of the response challenge by discussing 'Katrina in Perspective'—providing an historical comparison both of the hurricane itself and the resultant flood. Only by understanding what the storm was, and was not, can an appropriate and measured assessment of the response take place. A National Preparedness “Primer” on the current Federal framework is then provided to give the reader an understanding of how the current system was supposed to function. This chapter points out some fundamental confusion in the Federal planning and identifies potential shortcomings in the applicability of our plans to catastrophic widespread incidents."
Income Distribution & Inequality 1979-2003	New. Unnoticed CBO Data Show Capital Income Has Become Much More Concentrated at the Top (2006) [Center on Budget and Policy Priorities] CBO Report: Historical Effective Federal Tax Rates, 1979-2003 This report examines who received income from interest, dividends, rents and capital gains in the US from 1979 to 2003. The report briefly discusses the impact on income inequality of extending lower tax rates on capital gains and dividend income. SELECTED FINDINGS: In 2003, the top one percent of the population received 57.5 percent of all capital income. This was larger than in any other year examined by CBO, with its data going back to 1979. (The top one percent consisted in 2003 of households with after-tax incomes that averaged $701,500.) In 2003, the bottom 80 percent of the population received only 12.6 percent of such capital income, the lowest share on record (with data back to 1979). As recently as 1989, for instance, the bottom 80 percent of the population received 23.5 percent of capital income subject to taxation, a share nearly twice as high. By contrast, the average after-tax income of the middle fifth of the population rose a relatively modest 15 percent (less than one percentage point per year), and the average after-tax income of the poorest fifth of the population rose just 4 percent, or $600, over the 24-year period.
Government Surveillance	Presidential Authority to Conduct Warrantless Electronic Surveillance to Gather Foreign Intelligence Information (January 5, 2006) (PDF-44pages; 380 KB) Source: Congressional Research Service (via Federation of American Scientists From cover page: "This memorandum lays out a general framework for analyzing the constitutional and statutory issues raised by the NSA electronic surveillance activity. It then outlines the legal framework regulating electronic surveillance by the government, explores ambiguities in those statutes that could provide exceptions for the NSA intelligence-gathering operation at issue, and addresses the arguments that the President possesses inherent authority to order the operations or that Congress has provided such authority."
Terrorism and Military Force	Authorization For Use Of Military Force in Response to the 9/11 Attacks (P.L. 107-40): Legislative History (PDF-6 pages, 44 KB) Source: Congressional Research Service "In response to the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, the Congress passed legislation, S.J.Res. 23, on September 14, 2001, authorizing the President to “use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons....” The President signed this legislation into law on September 18, 2001 (P.L. 107-40, 115 Stat. 224 (2001)). This report provides a legislative history of this statute, the 'Authorization for Use of Military Force' (AUMF), which, as Congress stated in its text, constitutes the legislative authorization for the use of U.S. military force contemplated by the War Powers Resolution. It also is the statute which the President and his attorneys have subsequently cited as an authority for him to engage in electronic surveillance against possible terrorists without obtaining authorization of the special Court created by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978, as amended. This report will only be updated if events warrant."
Baby Boomers	Oldest Baby Boomers Turn 60! [Census Bureau] Statistics on the number of baby boomers, most popular names of boomers, staying fit, and more.
Cigarette Smoking--United States	Cigarette Smoking Among Adults --- United States, 2004 Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Tobacco-use prevention and control measures appear to be decreasing both the prevalence of cigarette smoking and the proportion of heavy smokers, who are at high risk for tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. However, to further decrease smoking prevalence among adults and to meet the national health objective, effective comprehensive tobacco-control programs that address both initiation and cessation of smoking should be fully implemented in every state and territory." See also: State-Specific Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking and Quitting Among Adults --- United States, 2004
Terrorism--Airport Readiness	Guidelines to Improve Airport Preparedness Against Chemical and Biological Terrorism (PDF; 372 KB) Source: Sandia National Laboratories Fro m press release: "'Guidelines to Improve Airport Preparedness Against Chemical and Biological Terrorism' is a 100-page document that makes concrete recommendations on improving security and assessing vulnerable areas, and helps its readers understand the nature of chemical and biological attacks. The report has been turned over to Airports Council International (ACI) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), two large organizations that together represent the interests of thousands of airport personnel and facilities in the U.S. and around the world." Note: This is the unclassified version.
Pandemic Influenza--U.S. Preparedness	Pandemic Influenza: Domestic Preparedness Efforts (PDF-36 pages, 168 KB) Source: Congressional Research Service (via Federation of American Scientists "(I)f a flu pandemic were to occur in the next several years, the U.S. response would be affected by the limited availability of a vaccine (the best preventive measure for flu), as well as by limited availability of certain drugs used to treat severe flu infections, and by the general lack of surge capacity within our healthcare system. The U.S. healthcare system is largely private, while the public health system is largely based in state, rather than federal, authority. This structure creates numerous challenges in assuring the needed response capacity, and coordinating the various response elements. Planning is further complicated by the fact that while periodic influenza pandemics have been seen over the years, their timing and severity have been unpredictable. This report will be updated to reflect changing circumstances."
Plan B: Over the Counter Emergency Contraceptive Drug Plan	FDA: Decision Process to Deny Initial Application for Over-the-Counter Marketing of the Emergency Contraceptive Drug Plan B Was Unusual Highlights \| Full Report
Iraq War--Training of Iraqi Forces	Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq (Report to Congress October 2005) PDF-44 pages The first section of this report discusses on stability and security in Iraq and enumerates goals and progress regarding Iraq’s political stability, security environment, and economic progress. The second section of the report, on Security Force Training and Performance, gives indicators of the training and development of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF).
Hurricane Katrina--Relief	Meeting the Basic Needs of Hurricane Katrina Victims: Recommendations to Federal Policymakers Full Report (PDF; 100 KB) Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Excerpt: "The following are preliminary recommendations for legislation to help meet the basic human needs of the families that have been displaced or otherwise harshly affected by Hurricane Katrina. The proposals discussed here relate to mechanisms for providing assistance to individuals and families so they can meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and housing. This memo does not include recommendations in other areas — such as infrastructure needs or environmental clean-up."
Education--Economic Benefits	What It’s Worth: Field of Training and Economic Status: 2001 Full Report (PDF; 652 KB) Source: U.S. Census Bureau "An update on the value of an education, with national earnings data for men and women by level of educational attainment. Data provided by race and Hispanic origin as well. Includes a section on the amount of time it takes people to complete degrees beyond high school."
World Energy Update	World Energy "Areas To Watch" See also: Oil and Natural Gas Hotspots Factsheet Source: Energy Information Administration "The countries/regions listed in this report are: a) important from an oil and/or natural gas perspective; and b) currently (or potentially in the short- to medium-term) confronting significant economic, political, or other issues that could affect domestic or world oil and gas markets. Click on the name listed below for a brief discussion/analysis of the main concerns regarding that particular country/region's energy industry. Information contained in this report is the best available as of September 2005." Includes Bolivia, Caspian/Caucasus, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Venezuela.
Racial Discrimination Report—2000	Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination [Clinton Report] (2002) This report was issued by the U.S. Department of State in 2000 and evaluates progress made since the original treaty was entered into in 1994. To locate the archived copy of this report online, go to the Department of State web site www.state.gov and click on International issues. Select Human Rights, then Racial Discrimination. Excerpt from web site: "This Report is prepared under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, entered into force for the United States on November 20, 1994. The Initial Report of the United States of America to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination covers the situation in the United States through August 2000."
Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?	Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go? This publication shows how the average household's tax dollars are spent for every state and 193 cities, towns and counties. SOURCE: National Priorities Project.
Women	We the People: Women and Men in the United States (2005) PDF-19 pages Portrait of women in the United States and highlights comparisons with men at the national level presenting several demographic, social, and economic characteristics collected from Census 2000. The data contained in this report are based on the samples of households who responded to the 1970, 1980, and 1990 censuses and Census 2000. Gender: 2000 PDF-8 pages This report from Census 2000 presents the number who are male and female in regions, states, counties, and places of 100,000 or more and highlights comparisons with data from the 1990 census.
Asian Americans	We the People: Asians in the United States (December 2004) PDF-24 pages Population by country of origin (India, China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, and more). Income by country of origin.
Federal Debt	Federal Debt: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: An Update (August 2004) PDF-90 pages Section 1. What is the federal debt? Section 2. What is the relationship between the budget and federal debt? Section 3. What is the relationship between the economy and federal debt? Section 4. Federal debt management and ownership Section 5. Current and future policy issues regarding federal debt Appendix 1. Selected bibliography. Appendix 2. Glossary Appendix 3. Scope and methodology. -- Tables -- Figures
Health Insurance Coverage	Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance (August 2004) PDF-77 pages Press release & summary: HTML Excerpt: "Real median household income remained unchanged between 2002 and 2003 at $43,318, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. At the same time, the nation’s official poverty rate rose from 12.1 percent in 2002 to 12.5 percent in 2003. The number of people with health insurance increased by 1.0 million to 243.3 million between 2002 and 2003, and the number without such coverage rose by 1.4 million to 45.0 million. The percentage of the nation’s population without coverage grew from 15.2 percent in 2002 to 15.6 percent in 2003." Additional Reports: Health Insurance Data [Census Bureau]
Overtime rule changes	FairPay Overtime Initiative [Department of Labor] The effective date of the regulations is August 23, 2004. Text of the regulations, FAQ, and fact sheets by exemption and occupation. Includes the Department of Labor economic report in support of the regulations and related material.
Electoral College	The Electoral College [National Archives]
The 9/11 Commission Report (July 22, 2004) Monographs on terrorist financing and terrorist travel	The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Official Government Editiont Executive Summary: PDF-34 pages "The Commission’s Final Report provides a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks." –Excerpt from report Monograph on Terrorist Financing (2004) Monograph on 9/11 and Terrorist Travel (2004) These two reports were issued by the 9/11 Commission at the time it released its final report (see above link).
USA PATRIOT Act Field Report	Report from the Field: The USA PATRIOT Act at Work (July 2004) Full report: PDF-31 pages Summary: HTML
Prisoner Abuse—Iraq War—Red Cross Report	Report of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the Treatment by the Coalition Forces of Prisoners of War and Other Protected Persons by the Geneva Conventions in Iraq during Arrest, Internment and Interrogation (February 2004) PDF-24 pages
Taguba Report—Iraq War—Prisoners of War Report	Article 15-6 Investigation of the 800th Military Police Brigade Online: PDF-53 pages Print: DOCS/US D 1.2:AR 7 CATALOG RECORD Report prepared by Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba., U.S. Army./ Report submitted Mar. 9, 2004. Investigation into the alleged abuse of prisoners of war by members of the 800th Military Police Brigade at Abu Ghraib Prison, Baghdad, Iraq.
War on Terrorism	Coordinating the War on Terrorism (March 2004) [RAND] PDF-23 pages This Occasional Paper addresses the questions of why coordination is important and how it should be accomplished within the executive branch of the federal government. The paper concludes with a vision for a White House coordinating process and for the shape of the newly created Terrorist Threat Integration Center.
Fastest Growing Occupations	Occupations with the Largest Job Growth, 2002-2012 (February 2004) For more detailed information, see Occupational Employment Projections to 2012 PDF-26 pages. Additional relevant articles are available in Monthly Labor Review, February 2004. See also: Employment Projections [BLS]
Children—Statistics	A Child’s Day: 2000 (Selected Indicators of Child Well-Being) (2003) PDF-20 pages Statistics about children that are rarely reported including reading interaction with parents in single and two-parent homes, family rules about television, mealtimes shared, family outings, and more.
Mad Cow Disease	Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease [Medline Plus] Latest news, overview, research, statistics, and more. From NIH.
SARS	Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome [Medline Plus] Latest news, overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, research, statistics, and more. From NIH.
Offshore Outsourcing of Jobs	Offshore Outsourcing and the Future of American Competitiveness (October 2003) PDF-15 pages Department of Commerce report on global competition's impact on offshore outsourcing of technology jobs.
Social Security Facts	Social Security Facts Background, origin, and statistics on the history of social security. (12/11/03)
Wright Brothers top	First Flight Centennial Facts and figures on air transportation starting with Kitty Hawk in 1903. Gives annual operating revenue for air industry, number of jobs generated by air transportation, number of people employed by the industry, and more. (12/3/03)
Arab Americans—Census data top	Arab Americans: 2000 PDF-12 pages National, regional, and state information on the total Arab population, as well as on the three largest Arab groups: Lebanese, Syrian and Egyptian. County- and selected place-level data also are provided for the total Arab population. Tables in the brief show 2000 and 1990 totals with numeric and percentage changes for the Arab population and specific Arab groups at the national level; 2000 and 1990 totals for the Arab population and 2000 totals for the three largest Arab groups at the national, regional and state (includes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) levels; and 2000 totals for the Arab population in selected cities. (12/3/03)
California Homeland Security	Local Homeland Security in California: Surveys of City Officials and State Residents (September 2003) PDF-34 pages Presented at the League of California Cities annual conference, Session on Policies and Plans for Dealing with Terrorism, Sacramento, California, September 9, 2003.
School Crime top	Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2003 Examines crime occurring in school as well as on the way to and from school. Data on crime away from school are presented and place school crime in the context of crime in the larger society.
Terrorism—Government Spending	2003 Report to Congress on Combating Terrorism [OMB] (September 2003) PDF-77 pages Unclassified report on government-wide spending to combat terrorism. Information on Executive Branch spending, programmatic initiatives, and priority terrorism-related areas for FY 2002 through FY 2004.
Nation Building top	America's Role in Nation Building: From Germany to Iraq [RAND] (2003) Full Report Executive Summary PDF-17 pages Excerpt from press release: "... reviews more than 50 years of U.S. efforts to transform defeated and broken enemies into democratic and prosperous allies. The authors conclude that rebuilding Iraq will be difficult but possible, and use historical perspective to illuminate today's headlines."
ID Theft top	ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name PRINT: FT 1.2:T 34/ 2001-2 ONLINE: PDF-37 pages The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has produced this publication to help people guard against and recover from identity theft. It describes how ID theft occurs, how you can minimize your risk, what to do if you are a victim, how to resolve credit problems, and more. Information about federal and state laws is provided. APPENDIX includes the ID Theft Affidavit form and instructions. Related information: Consumers: ID Theft
Energy Task Force top	Energy Task Force: Process Used to Develop the National Energy Policy (GAO-03-894) Full Report: PDF-31 pages Highlights: PDF-1 page Related article: "The Nation: Probe of Energy Task Force Ends," Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2003, p. A-17. Describes process used by National Energy Policy Development Group chaired by Cheney to recommend a national energy policy in 2001.
Criminal Victimization top	Criminal Victimization, 2002 Press Release Full Report: PDF-12 pages Spreadsheet data can be accessed at Criminal Victimization 2002 (see lower screen). Related article: "Crime Rates Drop to 30-Year Low," Los Angeles Times, August 25, 2003. Presents national levels and rates of personal and property victimization for the year 2002. Rates and levels are provided for personal and property victimization by victim characteristics, type of crime, victim-offender relationship, use of weapons, and reporting to police. A special section is devoted to trends in victimization from 1993 to 2002. -Excerpt.
Families & Adopted Children	Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000 (August 2003) Press Release Full Report: PDF-24 pages Data by age, race, nativity, disability, state, household income, educational attainment, and more.
September 11 Report top	Congressional Reports: Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 In February 2002, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence agreed to conduct a Joint Inquiry into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the terrorist attacks perpetrated against our nation on September 11, 2001. This report (available as both S. Rept. 107-351 and H. Rept. 107-792) consists of 832 pages that presents the joint inquiry’s findings and conclusions, an accompanying narrative, and a series of recommendations. –GPO Access
Families top	Children’s Living Arrangements and Characteristics: March 2002 (June 2003) PDF-20 pages Press Release Detailed statistics and discussion on family structure and population characteristics of children. Hispanic Americans, single parent families, grandparents, income, health insurance coverage data, and more.
Demographics	Fast Facts for Congress Facts sheets from Census 2000 by county, congressional district, state, and U.S. Easy to search.
Home Values top	Home Values Through the Roof Press Release Full Report: Home Values: 2000 PDF-10 pages Census 2000 report on the increase in housing values from 1950 to 2000. (5/29/03)
Bioterrorism: Orange County Information	Bioterrorism: Guide to Domestic Preparedness