http://www.usip.org/files/resources/PB%20118.pdf
Describes the purpose of truth commissions, the process that should be followed in setting them up, and resources available on the subject. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/PB%20120.pdf
Climate change can have major economic and social consequences for all nations, and for some it can raise the likelihood of violent conflict. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/births_june_2011/births_june_2011.pdf
Both birth and fertility rates continued to show declines from highs in 2007. From the National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13302
Urges the U.S. Geological Survey to become more active in international projects to help mitigate worldwide problems such as climate change, natural disasters, the spread of invasive species, and diminishing natural resources. From the Natural Research Council
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_02/sr02_154.pdf
Presents the scheme for classifying U.S. counties as urban, rural, or something in-between, and demonstrates its use in describing selected urban-rural health differentials. From the National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42363.pdf
Discusses current estimates of the number of political prisoners in Burma, and how the issue of political prisoners affects the hopes for democratic reforms and parliamentary elections. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41778.pdf
Federal government spending is at its highest level as a share of GDP since 1945 and revenues are at their lowest level as a share of GDP since 1950. This report discusses policy options for deficit reduction.
From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42362.pdf
Presents details of the Obama administration’s proposed budget and the unsustainable nature of current deficit trends. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists