September 2012 New Documents (and online resources)


New and Notable State and Federal government publications for September, 2012.

 

Michigan Manual, 2011-2012. Legislative Service Bureau, Lansing Michigan, 2012.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%284zht3p3fyr0wr555dzmu5pzu%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=MM2011-2012

GM and Chrysler dealership closures and restructuring. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, first session, June 12, 2009.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo26096

Best Practices for Wind Energy Development in the Great Lakes Region. Great Lakes Commission, Ann Arbor, MI, June 2011.
http://www.glc.org/energy/wind/pdf/bptoolkit/GLWC-BPToolkit.pdf

Great Lakes Ice Climatology Update: Winter 2006-2011. Description of the Digital Ice Cover Dataset. J. Wang, R.A. Assel, S. Walterscheid, A.H. Clites, and X. Bai. NOAA Technical Memorandum GLERL-155, September 2012.
http://docs.lib.noaa.gov/noaa_documents/OAR/GLERL/TM_GLERL_155.pdf

Great Lakes Demonstration 2, Final Report. Department of Homeland Security, 2012.
http://www.iccopr.uscg.gov/iccopr/i/files/Great%20Lakes%20Demonstration%202%20Report.pdf

Bridge Management: Practices in Idaho, Michigan and Virginia. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. 2009.
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/asset/hif12029/hif12029.pdf

State Differences in the Cost of Job-Related Health Insurance, 2011. Branscome, James M. United States Department of Health & Human Services. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2012.
http://meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_files/publications/st375/stat375.shtml

Household income for states: 2010 and 2011. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28529

How to start a cooperative. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Development, 2010.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27779

Congressional Responses to Selected Work Stoppages in Professional Sports. Halchin, L. Elaine. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41060.pdf

Health insurance coverage of young adults aged 19 to 25: 2008, 2009, and 2011. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28536

A primer on using biological assessments to support water quality management. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water 2011.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27843

Characteristics and Influential factors of food deserts. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28141

Clean Water Act and Pollutant Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Copeland, Claudia. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42752.pdf

Biomass resource allocation among competing end uses. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28950

Need to know: anticipating the public’s questions during a water emergency. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Water Infrstructure Protection Division, Threat and Consequence Assessment Division, National Homeland Security Research Center, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo26136

Death-Watch and Spider Beetles of Wisconsin Coleoptera: Ptinidae. Rachel A. Arango and Daniel K. Young. United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory General Technical Report FPL–GTR–209
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fpl_gtr209.pdf

Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies. Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33975.pdf

2012 national strategy for suicide prevention: goals and objectives for action : a report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.  United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General.  Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27976

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Welfare Waivers. Falk, Gene. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42627.pdf

Childhood obesity: beginning the dialogue on reversing the epidemic. Hearing before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, second session ... March 4, 2010.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27886

Poverty in the United States: 2011. Gabe, Thomas. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33069.pdf

Poverty: 2010 and 2011. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28548

Changes in U.S. Family Finances from 2007 to 2010: Evidence from the Survey of Consumer Finances.  Federal Reserve Bulletin 98, vol 2. June 2012.
http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/bulletin/2012/pdf/scf12.pdf

Medigap: A Primer. Rapaport, Carol. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42745.pdf

Unemployment Insurance: Programs and Benefits. Whittaker, Julie, and Katelin Isaacs. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33362.pdf

Unauthorized Aliens’ Access to Federal Benefits: Policy and Issues. Wasem, Ruth Ellen. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL34500.pdf

Airport Body Scanners: The Role of Advanced Imaging Technology in Airline Passenger Screening. Elias, Bart. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R42750.pdf

The Congressional Budget Office’s 2012 long-term budget outlook. Hearing before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, hearing held in Washington, DC, June 6, 2012.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Budget.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28941

The 2012 presidential election: provisions of the Constitution and the United States Code. College Park, Md.: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27993

Researching Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Resources for Congressional Staff. Mansfield, Jerry W. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33895.pdf

The War Powers Resolution: After Thirty-Eight Years. Grimmett, Richard. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42699.pdf

What is the real debt limit? Hearing before the Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, September 20, 2011.  United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo19068

The Due Process Guarantee Act: banning indefinite detention of Americans. Hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, February 29, 2012.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo25187

Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2012. Grimmet, Richard. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42738.pdf

U.S. Public Diplomacy: Legislative Proposals to Amend Prohibitions on Disseminating Materials to Domestic Audiences.  Weed, Matthew. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/secrecy/R42754.pdf

Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent Actions and Historical Tables. Brudnick, Ida. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/97-1011.pdf

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear consequence management. United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Washington, D.C.: Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28958

Women Combat Exclusion Policy: Relevant or Obsolete. Lieutenant Colonel Melinda S. Romero.  US Army War College, 2012.
http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA561805

Real leadership and the U.S. Army: overcoming a failure of imagination to conduct adaptive work. Carlisle, PA: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, 2011.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo16595   

Army guide to deployment health. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.: U.S. Army Public Health Command, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28281

The Civil War begins: opening clashes, 1861. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Army, Center of Military History, 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28017

Arms control and European security. Carlisle, PA: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28589

Current and projected national security threats to the United States. Hearing before the Select Committee on Intelligence of the United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, February 16, 2011.  United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Intelligence.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo19956

Improving forensic science in the criminal justice system. Hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, July 18, 2012.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28789

Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies. Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33975.pdf

A review of ATF’s Operation Fast and Furious and related matters. United States. Dept. of Justice. Oversight and Review Division.  Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of the Inspector General, Oversight and Review Division, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28445

21st century law enforcement: how smart policing targets criminal behavior. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, November 4, 2011.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  Washington : U.S. G.P.O., 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo20504

Combating transnational organized crime: international money laundering as a threat to our financial systems. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, February 8, 2012.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo22509

Authority of State and Local Police to Enforce Federal Immigration Law. Garcia, Michael John, and Kate Manuel. Congressional Research Sercice, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R41423.pdf

National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications: A Summary of Executive Order 13618. Reese, Shawn. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42740.pdf

The greening of corrections: creating a sustainable system. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Justice, National Institute of Corrections, 2011.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28517

Career and college readiness in practice: field hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, second session.  April 1, 2010, Columbus, Ohio.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28144

Exploring state success in expanding parent and student options. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, hearing held in Washington, DC, May 16, 2012.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  Washington : U.S. G.P.O., 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28013

Facing floods and fires: emergency preparedness for natural disasters in native communities : hearing before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, July 21, 2011.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo25786

The Indian Reorganization Act 75 years later: renewing our commitment to restore tribal homelands and promote self-determination. Hearing before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, June 23, 2011.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo21359

Tribal transportation: paving the way for jobs, infrastructure, and safety in native communities, Hearing before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, September 15, 2011.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo25184

Enforcing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: the role of the National Indian Gaming Commission and tribes as regulators. Hearing before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, July 28, 2011.  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs. Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo25645

Screening for drug use in general medical settings: quick reference guide. Rockville, Md.: National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2011.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27752

Pharmacologic guidelines for treating individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring opioid use disorders. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28796

A Guidebook for Nighttime Construction: Impacts on Safety, Quality, and Productivity. NCHRP REPORT 726. Washington, D.C., 2012.
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_726.pdf

Unemployment Compensation (UC): Eligibility for Students Under State and Federal Laws. Whittaker, Julie M. and Eder, Alan. Congressional Research Service, 2012.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42707.pdf

Economic impact of piracy in the Gulf of Aden on global trade. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Transportation, U.S. Maritime Administration, 2012.
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28119

Regulation of bottled water: hearing before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, first session, July 8, 2009.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28166

Cloud computing: an overview of the technology and the issues facing American innovators. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, July 25, 2012.  United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet.  Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 2012.  
http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo28795

Motorcycle Helmet Use in 2011—Overall Results. Traffic Safety Facts Research Note, April 2012.
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811610.pdf

Prevalence of Obesity Among Older Adults in the United States, 2007–2010. Tala H.I. Fakhouri et al. NCHS Data Brief, Septemner 2012.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db106.htm 

 

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