http://www.whitehouse.gov/nsc/iraq/2007/iraq-strategy011007.pdf
A set of eleven slides which presents a capsule view of the administration thinking on and strategy in Iraq. From the National Security Council
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/Speeches/2007/SOTC.cfm
Prepared text of the annual address on the state of the commonwealth and the priorities of the governor for the legislative session, delivered to the Senate and House of Delegates at Jamestown Settlement Museum. From the Office of the Governor.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070110-7.html
Text of the speech where President Bush announced the deployment of 20,000 additional American troops to Iraq. From the White House
http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_information/dissemination/hsis/hsis_13_nhs_en.htm
A collection of reports on the national health systems of European region countries. Covers historical background, organizational structure and management, the health care delivery system, health care finances and expenditures data, and recent health care reforms. From the European Commission.
http://www.safercar.gov/newcarassessmentenhancements-2007.pdf
Describes plans and opportunities for improving the federal program that tests motor vehicle safety. Suggests more stringent rollover, frontal and side crash tests and the adoption of new rankings based on the presence of crash avoidance technologies. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.usip.org/resources/building-blocks-stumbling-blocks-prospects-peace-in-kashmir
Presentations on progress toward and obstacles opposing resolution of the disputed area between India and Pakistan. From the U.S. Institute of Peace.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/volun.pdf
Estimates that 61.2 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2005 and September 2006. The percentage of the population engaged in volunteer activities declined slightly. Also looks at numbers and rates of participation by various demographic characteristics. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_232.pdf
Among highlights, 62% of adults reported their health was excellent or very good, 62% also reported that they never engaged in any type of vigorous physical activity, and 15% did not have a usual place of health care. Offers data by various demographic, economic, and social characteristics. From the National Center for Health Statistics.