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The International Migration of Women
The current share of women in the world's international migrant population is close to one half. Despite the great number of female migrants and their importance for the development agenda in countries of origin, there has until recently been a striking lack of gender analysis in the economic literature on international migration and development. This volume makes a valuable contribution in this context by providing eight new studies focusing on the nexus between gender, international migration, and economic development.
Private Law, Public Law, Metalaw and Public Policy in Space
The law of outer space is rapidly evolving to adapt to changes in the economic drivers as well as advancements in technological capabilities. The contents of this book are a reflection of this changing environment as evidenced in the writings of the second and third generations of space lawyers. Theoretical aspects of space law are explored by chapters relating to fundamental concepts central to the corpus juris spatialis. Practical aspects of space law are probed by examinations into international and domestic regulation of commercial activities, with particular emphasis on African, Asian, and European perspectives. International policy considerations are scrutinized in relation to military...
Hearing Regarding the Impact of Welfare Reform on Child Care Providers and the Working Poor
Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.
Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is estimated to cost about $787 billion over the next several years, of which about $280 billion will be administered through states and localities. The Recovery Act requires bimonthly reviews of the use of funds by selected states and localities. This first report describes selected states' and localities': (1) uses of and planning of Recovery Act funds; (2) accountability approaches; and (3) plans to evaluate the impact of funds received. This work is focused on 16 states and the District of Columbia -- representing about 65% of the U.S. population and 2/3 of the intergovernmental fed. assistance available through the Recovery Act. Charts and tables.
Recovery Act
This report responds to two ongoing mandates under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). It is the latest in a series of reports on the uses of and accountability for Recovery Act funds in 16 selected states, certain localities in those jurisdictions, and D.C. These jurisdictions are estimated to receive about two-thirds of the intergovernmental assistance available through the Recovery Act. This report also responds to a mandate to comment on the jobs estimated in recipient reports. The auditor collected and analyzed documents and interviewed state and local officials and other Recovery Act award recipients. He also analyzed federal agency guidance and spoke with individual federal officials. Illustrations.
Early Intervention
Develops a framework to estimate potential savings in providing early intervention services to children. Using a case study, it estimates the savings to Medicaid and other federal programs from providing WIC services to pregnant women in 1990. Contains recommendations to the Congress and the Secretaries of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services.
