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http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43070.pdf

The April 2013 explosion at the West Fertilizer Company in Texas has led to questions about the regulation of agricultural fertilizer.  This report discusses policy issues relating to fertilizer regulation that Congress might deal with, including the inadequacies of industry self-reporting, long intervals between inspections, and public access to critical information.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43071.pdf

Describes the Chinese motor vehicle industry which, in 2009, became the larger producer of motor vehicles in the world.  Also describes the trade disputes between China and the U.S. relating to market access for vehicles and parts.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/industry/gdpindustry/2013/pdf/gdpind12_adv.pdf

Reports on U.S. economic growth for 2012 when 19 of 22 industry groups contributed to a 2.2% increase in real GDP.  From the Bureau of Economic Analysis

http://www.uneca.org/sites/default/files/publications/unera_report_eng_final_web.pdf

How Africa can make a great leap forward via industrialization built on rich natural resources.  From the Economic Commission for Africa

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41712.pdf

Discusses the thesis that U.S. companies are sending a larger proportion of their high-value work abroad and that physical production activities account for a diminishing share of the final value of manufactured products.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

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

Labor productivity rose in 63% of detailed manufacturing industries in 2011, down from 78% in 2010.  Provides details to the 4-digit NAICS code level.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_metro/2013/pdf/gdp_metro0213.pdf

Real GDP increased in 242 of the nation’s 366 metropolitan areas in 2011 led by growth in professional/business services, durable goods manufacturing, and trade. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42135.pdf

This report is designed to inform the debate over the health of U.S. manufacturing through a series of charts and tables that depict the position of the U.S. relative to other countries according to various metrics.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists