http://leg2.state.va.us/dls/h&sdocs.nsf/By+Year/RD3262009/$file/RD326.pdf
Provides the 2009 edition of the inventory of 570 state and federal mandates on local governments in Virginia that had been identified as of October 2009. Arranged in two parts according to whether the mandates are administed by Virginia executive agencies or not. From the Commission on Local Government.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib60/
Describes what has happened to peanut and tobacco farming since the federal government phased out marketing quota and price support programs for these crops. Total acreage and prices have remained below pre-buyout levels, but lower prices and increased production effiency have resulted in increased demand, particularly in export markets. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AIS87/AIS87.pdf
Reports that farm asset levels have outpaced debts but recent declines in farm income and falling land prices have raised concerns about the financial position of U.S. farms. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40900_20091110.pdf
Summarizes how major provisions of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) , passed by the House of Representatives on 11/7/09, would affect the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program CHIP. . From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40898_20091109.pdf
Examines the changes that would be made to the Medicare program by the health reform bill passed by the House of Representatives on 11/7/09. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40104_20091110.pdf
Covers the current state of the U.S. economy, assesses the impact of the 2009 stimulus package on the economy, and reviews current issues relating to fiscal stimulus, including whether more stimulus is needed, the timing of such stimulation, and the long-term effects. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://executiveorder.chesapeakebay.net/
The draft strategy contains a package of federal initiatives to restore clean water, protect fish and wildlife, and adapt to the impacts of climate change for the Chesapeake Bay. Cites deadline for cleanup and restoration of Bay as 2025. Offers links to executive summary and full document. Open for public comment from November 9th through January 8, 2010. Final strategy to be published in May 2010. From the Environmental Protection Agency Chesapeake Bay Program Office.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/FoodCode2009/
The latest version of the model code and reference document used by state, city, county and tribal agencies to regulate restaurants, retail food stores, vending operations, and food service operations in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and child care centers to prevent foodborne illness. From the Food and Drug Administration.