http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP12-8.pdf
Legislation that creates a new framework for financial regulation in the United Kingdom by restoring the Bank of England at the center of the supervisory system. From the Library of the House of Commons.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS21579.pdf
Examines U.S.-Morocco foreign policy issues including reforms in the wake of the Arab Spring, respect by Morocco for human rights, counterterrorism measures, the conflict over Western Sahara, and U.S. foreign assistance. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41444.pdf
Presents the U.S. historical experience with double-dip recessions, discusses factors that suggest high risk of a double-dip recession, examines the role of deleveraging by households and businesses, and closes with a look at current economic projections. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41898.pdf
Discusses the hopes of reviving employment by encouraging the revival of manufacturing, but points out the diminished employment prospects, especially for workers with limited educational credentials, in contemporary manufacturing. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42572.pdf
Provides an overview of the regulatory structure of consumer finance before the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, examines arguments for modifying the structure, and analyzes how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau changes the landscape. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42573.pdf
Provides background to the 2012 conference, discusses the failure to achieve goals of the 1992 conference, U.S. views and submissions to the conference, and likely considerations for Congress. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
(environment United Nations)
http://aspe.hhs.gov/aspe/gaininginsurance/rb.pdf
The percentage of young adults 19-25 with health insurance coverage increased from 64% to nearly 75% from September 2010 to December 2011 due to the Affordable Care Act’s extension of coverage on family plans to age 26. From the Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/atus.pdf
Covers the average amount of time per day that American individuals spent in various activities such as working, childcare, household chores, and leisure activities. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics