http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09317.pdf
Reviews factors affecting the economic viability of high speed passenger rail, challenges in developing and financing high speed rail systems, and the federal role in developing U.S. high speed rail. Also reviews high speed rail development in France, Spain, and Japan. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL32170.pdf
A list covering hundreds of instances in which the U.S. has sent troops abroad, including the 11 instances in which the U.S. has formally declared war, encompassing five wars: the 1812 War with Great Britain, the war with Mexico in 1846, the war with Spain in 1898, and the 1st and 2nd World Wars. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.bls.gov/fls/flsgdp.pdf
Presents comparative levels and trends in real gross domestic product for 16 countries, including Spain for the first time. Also includes Ireland for illustrative purposes. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33166.pdf
Islam is the fastest growing religion and Muslims are the largest religious minority group in Europe. This report examines the methods used by the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany to integrate the Muslim community into their society, including citizenship laws, education, anti-discrimination measures, and treatment of religious institutions. From the Congressional Research Service via the Federation of American Scientists.
