http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsbrca.htm
Newly revised federal recommendations which recommend against routine screening mammography for women aged 40 to 49 years and biennial screening for women aged 50 to 74 years. Includes summary of recommendations and links to more information. From the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR83/
Reports that 15% of American households did not have adequate access to food during the past year and 5.7% had very low food security. Low food security means that eating patterns were interrupted or some members of the household did not have enough food to eat because of lack of money. Also discusses use of federal food and nutrition programs by needy households. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://executiveorder.chesapeakebay.net/
The draft strategy contains a package of federal initiatives to restore clean water, protect fish and wildlife, and adapt to the impacts of climate change for the Chesapeake Bay. Cites deadline for cleanup and restoration of Bay as 2025. Offers links to executive summary and full document. Open for public comment from November 9th through January 8, 2010. Final strategy to be published in May 2010. From the Environmental Protection Agency Chesapeake Bay Program Office.
Offers results in the statewide Virginia races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General, plus all General Assembly contests, local referenda, and a tab for examining election results for a particular city or county with vote results to the precinct level. From the State Board of Elections.
http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/p60-237.pdf
Reports that 46% of parents who were owed child support in 2007 received the full amount they were owed. Nearly one-quarter (23.7%) received none of the support they were owed. Also reports that 25% of custodial parents had incomes below the poverty level. Covers the child support income that custodial parents reported receiving from noncustodial parents living elsewhere. Also covers other types of assistance such as health insurance and non-cash assistance. From the Census Bureau.
http://www.childstats.gov/pdf/ac2009/ac_09.pdf
Offers a compendium of 40 key indicators across seven areas on aspects of the lives of children. The seven areas are family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2009/index.htm#at
Annual report which assesses the degree of freedom of religion in the countries of the world. From the Department of State
http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog/archives/192
Provides uniform clarification and guidance for federal prosecutors in states that have enacted laws authorizing the medical use of marijuana. The guidelines make clear that the focus of federal investigations and prosecutions will be drug traffickers and not patients with serious illnesses or their caregivers who are complying with state laws on medical marijuana. 14 states have enacted laws which address the use of marijuana for medical purposes. From the Department of Justice.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/FEG2010.pdf
Winners in major vehicle categories include the Honda Civic Hybrid for compact cars, the Toyota Prius Hybrid for midsize cars, the Hyundai Sonata for large cars, and the Ford Escape Hybrid for sport utility vehicles. From the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://jlarc.state.va.us/meetings/October09/VITA.pdf
Offers text of presentation on the problems in the contract between the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and Northrop Grumman to modernize the information technology systems of the state agencies. From the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/106xx/doc10642/10-7-Baucus_letter.pdf
Estimates that adoption of the Max Baucus sponsored Senate health reform plan would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of $81 billion over the 2010-2019 period. Also provides estimates of the change in the number of nonelderly people in the U.S. who would have health insurance under the proposed bill. From the Congressional Budget Office.
