In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read the new school nutrition standards. (U.S. Department of Agriculture, June 27, 2013)
  • Find out about beach water quality for beaches all over the country. (Natural Resources Defense Council, 2013)
  • Review recent figures on job openings and turnover. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 11, 2013)
  • See how many jobs the states created over the past year, with Texas in the lead. (Stateline, June 14, 2013)
  • Consider how smartphones are helping to bridge the digital divide. (U.S. Census Bureau, June 10, 2013)
  • Examine the "too big to fail" financial institutions. (Congressional Research Service, June 19, 2013)
  • Track the frequency of words that appear in the Congressional Record. (Sunlight Foundation, accessed July 2013)
 
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