http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11795
Calls for more vigorous approach to reducing smoking including federal oversight of production, promotion and sale of tobacco products, higher excise taxes, and a nationwide indoor smoking ban. From the Institute of Medicine
http://opencrs.cdt.org/rpts/RS22664_20070521.pdf
Reviews recent trends in U.S. food imports, following the discovery of adulterated pet food ingredients in imports from China, federal government oversight responsibilities and agencies, and issues for Congress to consider. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://opencrs.cdt.org/rpts/RS22665_20070518.pdf
Discusses the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision that the Environmental Protection Agency is authorized by the Clean Air Act to regulate emissions from new motor vehicles. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://opencrs.cdt.org/rpts/RL34007_20070517.pdf
Describes the differences between document fraud and benefit fraud with regard to illegal immigrants, trends in immigrant fraud investigations since the early 1990s, and the effort to improve the security of immigration documents. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/about/organization/dmid/PDF/Jordan2007.pdf
Discusses significant advances made in infectious disease vaccine research and development since 2002. Also offers perspectives from experts on other vaccine topics such as vaccine supply and immunization. From the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs07/rdsolr1407.pdf
First ever attempt by the British government to estimate the size of the criminal economy, and the economic and social costs associated with it. The second part attempts to estimate the value of new criminal assets available for seizure in a year through asset recovery activities. From the British Home Office.
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/caregiving.html
A guidance document designed to assist employees and employers in assessing whether an employment decision relating to a working parent or other caregiver may constitute unlawful disparate treatment. Strives to clarify how federal equal employment laws apply to employees who try to balance work and family responsibilities. From the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/education/010125.html
U.S. public school systems spent an average of $8,701 per student on elementary and secondary education in 2005, up 5% from the previous year. New York led all states in per student spending at $14,119 and Utah spent the least at $5,257. Press release with link to detailed tables from Census Bureau.