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Mobile Device Use While Driving: United States and Seven European Countries, 2011

alan zoellner — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:20:04 +0000

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6210a1.htm?s_cid=mm6210a1_x

Presents estimates of the prevalence of driver distraction related to mobile device use for the U.S. the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and three other countries. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Records Relating to the Katyn Forest Massacre at the National Archives

alan zoellner — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:52:33 +0000

http://www.archives.gov/research/foreign-policy/katyn-massacre/

Includes a thousand pages of declassified documents in the possession of the National Archives which relate to the massacre of Polish officers and intelligentsia in the Katyn Forest during World War II. From the National Archives and Records Administration

European Health Expectancies: Country Reports

alan zoellner — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:12:58 +0000

http://www.eurohex.eu/index.php?option=countryreports

A series of reports for the countries of the European Union on life expectancies and healthy life years and how each country compares to the EU as a whole. From the European Commission

Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G-8 Countries: 2011

alan zoellner — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:21:40 +0000

http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2012/2012007.pdf

Compares key education outcomes and contexts such as academic performance, education expenditures, and education attainment in the G-8 countries. From the National Center for Education Statistics

Muslims in Europe: Promoting Integration and Countering Extremism

alan zoellner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:29:44 +0000

http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/174193.pdf

This report examines policies in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom to promote the integration of Muslim populations into the broader society. Also evaluates the role of the European Union in shaping European laws and policies related to integration and counter-radicalization. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

The Berlin Wall, Fifty Years Ago

alan zoellner — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:02:03 +0000

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB354/index.htm

A collection of declassified documents that reveals that U.S. officials initially saw advantages to the creation of the wall as a blockade preventing more East Germans from coming to the west. From the National Security Archive

CDC Statement on Outbreak of STEC 0104:H4 Infections in Germany

alan zoellner — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:08:25 +0000

http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/s0601_ecoligermany.html

Provides information on the nature of the E Coli outbreak in Germany, the symptoms of the disease, and the possibility of its spread to the U.S. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

International Comparisons of Hourly Compensation Costs in Manufacturing, 2009

alan zoellner — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:00:54 +0000

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ichcc_03082011.pdf

Reports that hourly compensation costs in manufacturing industries in the U.S. in 2009 were lower than in 12 European countries and Australia, but higher than in 20 other major manufacturing countries. Average hourly compensation costs in manufacturing in the U.S. rose about 4% to $33.53. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

International Labor Comparisons: Country at a Glance

alan zoellner — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:40:45 +0000

http://www.bls.gov/ilc/country.htm

Offers statistical comparisons of about 36 countries showing worker pay, productivity, unemployment, gross domestic product, and prices (for most countries). From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Over-Indebtedness of European Households in 2008

alan zoellner — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:11:15 +0000

http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/KS-SF-10-061/EN/KS-SF-10-061-EN.PDF

Reports that the proportion of individuals in households owing an amount larger than the monthly disposable income exceeded 5% in the United Kingdom, Germany, Cyprus, Austria, and Greece. Provides data on debt for each of the European Union countries. From Eurostat

International Comparisons of Productivity: New Estimates for 2009

alan zoellner — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:51:08 +0000

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/icp1010.pdf

Provides comparisons by GDP per worker and GDP per hour worked. France, Germany, and the U.S. had the highest figures among G7 member countries. From the Office for National Statistics

The European Union’s Response to the 2007-2009 Financial Crisis

alan zoellner — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:06:48 +0000

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41367.pdf

This report examines various responses by EU countries to the financial crisis, the regulatory changes attempted at the country and EU levels, and the problems encountered. Focuses on Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Endgame for the West in Afghanistan?

alan zoellner — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:51:05 +0000

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=994

Subtitled: Explaining the Decline in Support for the War in Afghanistan in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. Looks at the reasons for and against support for the war in the U.S. and among its allies. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

German Submarine Activities on the Atlantic Coast of the United States and Canada

alan zoellner — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:29:01 +0000

http://www.fas.org/man/eprint/german-subs.pdf

Recently digitized 1920 report on an investigation of lingering dangers from explosive mines planted along the Atlantic Coast by German submarines during World War I. From the Department of the Navy, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

The Construction of Liberal Democracy: The Role of Civil-Military Institutions in State and Nation-Building in West Germany and South Africa

alan zoellner — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:59:25 +0000

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=982

Looks at two successful past efforts at democratization of formerly authoritarian military forces and civil-military institutions in Germany and South Africa. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

The German Economy and U.S.-German Economic Relations

Administrator — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:43:00 +0000

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R40961.pdf

Germany is the fifth largest economy in the world and the largest European trade and investment partner of the U.S. This report examines the factors behind the declining growth rate of the German economy since the mid-1990s, the reform challenges facing its political leaders, and German-U.S. economic policy differences and strains. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

High Speed Rail in the United States

Administrator — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:24:00 +0000

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40973.pdf

Discusses the opportunities, potential benefits, and challenges to implementing high speed rail in the U.S., the components of a high speed rail system, high speed rail in Japan, France, Germany, Spain, and China, the background of intercity passenger rail in the U.S., and recent congressional initiatives to promote high speed rail. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

The Soviet Origins of Helmut Kohl’s 10 Points

Administrator — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:41:00 +0000

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB296/index.htm

Offers a selection of seven declassified documents on phone conversations, memos, and telegrams exchanged by U.S., German, Russian, and British leaders on the fall of the Berlin Wall and plans for German unification. From the National Security Archive.

International Comparisons of Productivity: New Estimates for 2008

Administrator — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:10:00 +0000

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/icp1009.pdf

Offers charts and statistical tables comparing worker productivity in the United Kingdom with that of Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, and the U.S. From the Office for National Statistics.

Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning International Security Agreements Concluded by

Administrator — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:23:00 +0000

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40614.pdf

Provides a general background on the types of international agreements that are binding on the U.S., discusses historical precedents as to the role that security agreements have taken, and concludes with an assessment of the oversight role that Congress plays in U.S. implementation of international agreements. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G-8 Countries: 2009

Administrator — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:11:00 +0000

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2009039

Compares the education system in the U.S. with education systems in the other G-8 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United Kingdom according to 27 indicators. From the National Center for Education Statistics

Financial Stimulus Plans: Recent Developments in Selected Countries

Administrator — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:17:00 +0000

http://www.loc.gov/law/help/financial_stimulus_plan.php

Examines financial stimulus actions taken by 17 other countries in response to the international financial and credit crisis. Includes China, European Union, France, Germany, Mexico, Russia, and the United Kingdom. From the Law Library of Congress.

2008 Export Statistics for U.S.

Administrator — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:53:00 +0000

http://trade.gov/press/press_releases/2009/export-factsheet_021109.pdf

U.S. exports of goods and services grew by 12% in 2008, while imports Increased by 7.4%. The largest export markets for U.S. goods and services were Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, and Germany. From the International Trade Administration.

International Comparisons of Productivity

Administrator — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:53:00 +0000

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/statbase/Product.asp?vlnk=9671

Compares productivity of the labor force in the United Kingdom with that of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.S., and G7 averages. From the Office for National Statistics.

German Foreign and Security Policy: Trends and Transatlantic Implications

Administrator — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:32:00 +0000

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL34199.pdf

Discusses current issues in German-U.S. relations, including European security and defense policy, use of German troops in peace-keeping missions, support for NATO, and foreign trade issues. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

2007 Sets All Time International Tourism Record for U.S.

Administrator — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:40:00 +0000

http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/PressReleases_FactSheets/PROD01_005355

Press release announcing all time highs in international visitors to the U.S. (56 million) and money spent by foreign travelers to the U.S. ($122 billion) in 2007. Top five countries sending travelers to the U.S. were Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. From the U.S. Department of Commerce.

International Comparisons of Manufacturing Productivity and Unit Labor Cost Trends 2006, Revised

Administrator — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:08:00 +0000

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/prod4.pdf

Reports on labor manufacturing productivity in 15 economies, with Korea recording the highest productivity increase at 10.8% followed by Germany and Taiwan. The U.S. increase of 2% ranked it 12th of the 15. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Foreign Investment: Laws and Policies Regulating Foreign Investment in 10 Countries

Administrator — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:30:00 +0000

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08320.pdf

Describes how 10 countries, which are leading investors in the U.S., regulate foreign investment in their own country to protect national security interests. Surveys policies in Britain, France, Germany, Japan, China, Canada, India, the Netherlands, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. From the Government Accountability Office.

The Reserve Policies of Nations: A Comparative Analysis

Administrator — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:18:00 +0000

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB786.pdf

Offers analysis and data on trends in the use of military reserve forces by many of the leading military powers in the world. Covers Australia, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, and Russia. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G-8 Countries: 2006

Administrator — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:59:00 +0000

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2007006

Describes how the U.S. education system compares to those in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United Kingdom. The comparison is based on 20 indicators in 5 sections: enrollment, academic performance, learning context, education expenditures, and education attainment. From the National Center for Education Statistics.