http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/587714.pdf
This report examines municipal security trading in the secondary market and the factors that affect the prices investors receive and federal as well as self-regulatory organization enforcement of rules on fair pricing and timely reporting. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/586972.pdf
Media reports have carried accounts of scandal and mismanagement in funeral services. This review of the death care industry discusses how state and federal governments currently regulate the industry, how regulation has changed since 2003, and state regulators’ views on the need for additional regulation. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42133.pdf
Describes problems that have developed over the past two decades in foreign operations that require interagency cooperation and sharing of resources for success. Reviews various proposals for reform and issues for Congress to consider. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42046.pdf
This report provides an overview of the current crisis, mainly in Somalia, and its causes, background on the region, a framework for the international, humanitarian response, and an analysis of some of the operational challenges. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42143.pdf
This report offers background and analysis of controversial provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012, especially those relating to possible indefinite military detention of persons, including U.S. citizens, arrested in connection with terrorism investigations. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://leg2.state.va.us/dls/h&sdocs.nsf/By+Year/HD72012/$file/HD7.pdf
Concludes that all school divisions in the state meet the requirements of state law and include bullying as part of character education. Recommends that the Virginia Department of Education develop a model antibullying policy that includes the ten best components identified in the study. From the Virginia Department of Education House Document 7, 2012.
http://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/wmeat/2005/index.htm
The 29th and latest edition of WMEAT, which covers the years 1995 through 2005. Tables cover military expenditures by country in total and as ratio of GDP and population, arms transfer deliveries and total trade, and value of arms transfer deliveries. From the State Department
Quick reference chart which shows dates of each state’s presidential and state primary or caucus. Dates for some dates differ for the national and state offices. From the National Conference of State Legislatures