Government Information

http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_16/application/pdf/cop16_lca.pdf

Presents the outcome of the Climate Change conference held at Cancun, Mexico in 2010, including the creation of a Green Climate Fund, compensation for developing nations for preserving rain forests, and creation of research centers to ease transfer of clean-energy technology to developing nations.  From the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/datacenter/cleryact/virginiatech/FPRD200810326735.pdf

Faults Virginia Tech for violating provisions of the Clery Act by failing to provide timely warning about the presence of a gunman on campus in the April 2007 shooting rampage of Seung Hui Cho.  The Department is considering possible adverse administrative action against Virginia Tech.  From the U.S. Department of Education

http://www.eia.gov/pub/oil_gas/natural_gas/data_publications/crude_oil_natural_gas_reserves/current/pdf/arrsummary.pdf

Reveals that proven natural gas reserves for the U.S. increased by 11% in 2009 primarily because of shale gas development.  From the Energy Information Administration

http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/227730.pdf

Examines the characteristics and backgrounds of youth in custody, including their demographic characteristics, current and prior offenses, family and educational backgrounds, and expectations for the future.  From the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

http://www.parliament.uk/briefingpapers/commons/lib/research/briefings/snsg-2210.pdf

Provides statistics and information on HIV/AIDS in Great Britain.  Includes sections on international statistics and public knowledge and attitudes toward the disease.  From the Library of the House of Commons

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R41524.pdf

Examines the implications of the Stuxnet computer worm and other similar potential threats to the critical infrastructure facilities of a nation.  Issues for Congress include the effect on national security, the response of the government, and whether an international treaty to curb the use of malicious software is needed.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/120xx/doc12007/12-09_McCain_Letter_Final.pdf

Weighs the benefits of lower construction costs from a dual contractor approach against anticipated higher maintenance costs in connection with the Navy’s plans for a fleet of shoreline combat ships.  From the Congressional Budget Office

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/119xx/doc11998/12-10-CostWaitingBrief.pdf

This issue brief analyzes the economic effects of waiting 10 years—from 2015 to 2025—to implement policies that would stabilize the ratio of debt to output.  From the Congressional Budget Office