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Week in Review, July 28th

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools. 
  • Explore how the drought affects recreational water sports, lake levels, and aquifer-dependent wildlife. (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, July 25, 2011)
  • Review how the federal debt ceiling, whether raised or not, may affect the states. (National Conference of State Legislatures, July 19, 2011)
  • See which states face creditworthiness rating reviews as a result of the federal government creditworthiness rating review. (Moody's, July 19, 2011)
  • Consider how the diets of American children are affected by more dining outside the home. (American Dietetic Association, July 25, 2011)