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An Overview Of Userra And The Fmla's Provisions For Military Families, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
An Overview Of Userra And The Fmla's Provisions For Military Families, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conferences, Panels, and Events
Two federal laws offer employment protections specifically to service members and their families. This is a summary of these laws, the USERRA and provisions of the FMLA.
A Sampling Of Workplace Flexibility Laws And Programs For Military Personnel, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
A Sampling Of Workplace Flexibility Laws And Programs For Military Personnel, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conferences, Panels, and Events
A variety of laws, policies, and programs govern the availability and utilization of workplace flexibility in the military as an employer for both service members and civilians. This document provides examples of those laws, policies, and programs, categorized by the type of flexibility governed.
Energizing Renewable Technology: Policy, Permitting & Politics, Kathleen Drakulich
Energizing Renewable Technology: Policy, Permitting & Politics, Kathleen Drakulich
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
The 2008 UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium was presented by the Office of Strategic Energy Programs and co-sponsored by the Division of Research and Graduate Studies on August 20, 2008 on the UNLV campus.
The event focused on renewable energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and renewable research projects nationwide. It was a great opportunity for anyone working on renewable projects to collaborate with others in this field and exchange information. Over 230 individuals attended the event this year.
National Clean Energy Summit Closing Remarks Keynote, Michael Bloomberg
National Clean Energy Summit Closing Remarks Keynote, Michael Bloomberg
National Clean Energy Summit
Closing remarks
Panel Iv: The Visible Hand: Government's Role In The Clean Energy Transformation: Opportunities To Accelerate Deployment Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, Bill Ritter, Jon Wellinghoff, Steven Chu, David Overskei, Jim Thomas
Panel Iv: The Visible Hand: Government's Role In The Clean Energy Transformation: Opportunities To Accelerate Deployment Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, Bill Ritter, Jon Wellinghoff, Steven Chu, David Overskei, Jim Thomas
National Clean Energy Summit
Panel discussion Moderator: John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress Action Fund
National Clean Energy Summit Midday Keynote, Jon Huntsman
National Clean Energy Summit Midday Keynote, Jon Huntsman
National Clean Energy Summit
Midday keynote
Panel Iii: Restoring American Leadership: Jobs, Growth, Communities, And Trade, Van Jones, Somer Hollingsworth, Ian Rogoff, Fred Redmond
Panel Iii: Restoring American Leadership: Jobs, Growth, Communities, And Trade, Van Jones, Somer Hollingsworth, Ian Rogoff, Fred Redmond
National Clean Energy Summit
Panel discussion Moderator: Danny Thompson, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Nevada State AFL-CIO
National Clean Energy Summit Afternoon Keynote, Robert E. Rubin
National Clean Energy Summit Afternoon Keynote, Robert E. Rubin
National Clean Energy Summit
Afternoon keynote
Panel Ii: The Clean Energy Economy, Hilda Solis, Dina Titus, Dan Reicher, Edward Mazria
Panel Ii: The Clean Energy Economy, Hilda Solis, Dina Titus, Dan Reicher, Edward Mazria
National Clean Energy Summit
Panel discussion Moderator: Steve Colwell, Executive Director, Sea Change Foundation
An Introduction To Gis, Loren Ditsch
An Introduction To Gis, Loren Ditsch
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
This presentation discusses: What is GIS; GIS Uses; GIS Map Layers; GIS Layer Features and Attributes; GIS Surfaces; Zip Code Shape Files; Downloading Census Data; Census Data and GIS; Combining Two Excel Documents; Joining Tables; Using Symbology to Illustrate Data on a Map; and Creating A Final Map.
Vital Statistics And Components Of Population Change, David J. Drozd
Vital Statistics And Components Of Population Change, David J. Drozd
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
This presentation features: A population changes in 2 ways . . .; Migration is a somewhat complex topic . . .; Migration Considerations; Census migration data; Birth rates vary by mom’s age (2006 Nebraska Data); Fertility rates are increasing among Nebraska’s 3 major race/ethnic groups; Looking at Rates Provides Additional Information; and 2 major points from the Nebraska Births Report.
State And Local Population Trends - A Look Ahead, Jerry Deichert, David J. Drozd
State And Local Population Trends - A Look Ahead, Jerry Deichert, David J. Drozd
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
This presentation features: State and Local Population Trends; CPAR Reports; Estimates from the Census Bureau; State population (1990-2000); State Population (2000-2007); County population (1990-2000); County Population (2000-2007); Natural change (1990-2000); Natural Change (2000-2007); Net migration (1990-2000); Net Migration (2000-2007); Cities/Towns (2000-2007); Population Change by Size of City/Town: 2000 to 2007; Race and Hispanic Origin; Projections 2000-2030; and Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Health Data And Vital Statistics, Richard Schultz
Health Data And Vital Statistics, Richard Schultz
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
This presentation features: Purpose; Organization; Birth Certificates: Filed 100% Electronically since 2005; Death Certificates: Approx. 20% filed Electronically since 2005; Vital Statistics Data Analysis, Table, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Point Map, Region Map, Disparities; BRFSS Survey, Items, Trend Analysis; Health and Geography; GIS in Environmental-Lead; and GIS in Health Surveillance.
Getting Ready For The 2010 Census, Jerry Deichert, David J. Drozd
Getting Ready For The 2010 Census, Jerry Deichert, David J. Drozd
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
This presentation features: Getting Ready for the 2010 Census; What is the Census?; Who Is Counted?; When Is the Census Taken?; Where Is the Census Taken; Why Is the Census Taken?; How Is the Census Taken?; Why fill out the census form?; It's important; In Nebraska it can affect the legal definition of your community; Cities of the first class that may drop below population threshold; Villages and cities of the second class that may have a status change; 2010 Census is Different; The American Community Survey: What is it?; ACS Methodology in Brief; Partner with the Census Bureau; 2010 …
Census Overview:Basics, Acs, & Estimates, David J. Drozd
Census Overview:Basics, Acs, & Estimates, David J. Drozd
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
This presentation discusses: Terminology & Definitions; Decennial Census Datafiles; Other Datafiles on American FactFinder; Geography; Geography vs. Data (A Duel); PUMA geography; The American Community Survey: What is it?; ACS Goals; ACS History and Timeline; ACS Methodology in Brief; ACS Methodology—Sampling; Differences between Census 2000 and the ACS; ACS and Census 2000: Other Differences; ACS New Subject Areas; Changes for the 2008 ACS; Nebraska ACS Data: Current Time Series; Nebraska ACS Data “On the Way”; ACS Data Release Schedule (full implementation in 2005); 2007 ACS Data Release; Small Area Data for Test Sites; Small Area Data for Test Sites (continued); …
Dear Colleague Letter From Reps. Emanuel Cleaver And Mark Souder, Emanuel Cleaver, Mark Souder
Dear Colleague Letter From Reps. Emanuel Cleaver And Mark Souder, Emanuel Cleaver, Mark Souder
Briefings, Hearings, and Congressional Study Group
Dear Colleague letter written by members of Congress, Emanuel Cleaver and Mark Souder for the event: Workplace Flexibility and Religion held June 6, 2008.
The Guacamole Fund Presents...
The Guacamole Fund Presents...
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Special Bonnie Raitt Benefit Tickets
Conference Agenda, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conference Agenda, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conferences, Panels, and Events
The agenda for the 2008 conference for grantees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Workplace, Work Force, and Working Families Program hosted by Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Participant List, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Participant List, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conferences, Panels, and Events
A list of participants for the 2008 conference for grantees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Workplace, Work Force, and Working Families Program hosted by Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Panelist Biographies, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Panelist Biographies, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conferences, Panels, and Events
The biographies of panelists of the 2008 conference for grantees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Workplace, Work Force, and Working Families Program hosted by Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Low-Wage Workers, Jennifer E. Swanberg Phd
Low-Wage Workers, Jennifer E. Swanberg Phd
Conferences, Panels, and Events
A presentation: Workplace Structure and its Impact on Hourly Workers and their Families by Jennifer E. Swanberg, PhD, University of Kentucky on behalf of Workplace Flexibility 2010.
The Lives Of Hourly Workers And Their Families, Maureen Perry-Jenkins Phd
The Lives Of Hourly Workers And Their Families, Maureen Perry-Jenkins Phd
Conferences, Panels, and Events
A presentation: Workplace Conditions and the Lives of Hourly Workers and their Families by Maureen Perry-Jenkins, PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst on behalf of Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Letter Of Invitation, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Letter Of Invitation, Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Conferences, Panels, and Events
A letter of invitation to the 2008 conference for grantees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Workplace, Work Force, and Working Families Program hosted by Workplace Flexibility 2010.
The Economics Of Flexible Work Arrangements, Lonnie Golden Phd
The Economics Of Flexible Work Arrangements, Lonnie Golden Phd
Conferences, Panels, and Events
A presentation on the economics of Flexible Work Arrangements: OVERVIEW: FWA’s, Inflexibility and Salaried Workers and Effects on Work-Family by Lonnie Golden, PhD, Pennsylvania State University - Abington on behalf of Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Appendix B: "Federal Employees Part-Time Career Employment Act Of 1978", Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Appendix B: "Federal Employees Part-Time Career Employment Act Of 1978", Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Briefings, Hearings, and Congressional Study Group
A sampling of government reports on Workplace Flexibility from the event: Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing held April 30, 2008 for Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Appendix A: "Definition Of Workplace Flexibility", Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Appendix A: "Definition Of Workplace Flexibility", Workplace Flexibility 2010, Georgetown University Law Center
Briefings, Hearings, and Congressional Study Group
A definition of Workplace Flexibility from the event: Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing held April 30, 2008 for Workplace Flexibility 2010.
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Evaluation
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Evaluation
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Evaluation paper
Nuclear Technologies In The Great Basin Oral History Project, Danielle Endres
Nuclear Technologies In The Great Basin Oral History Project, Danielle Endres
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
The United States currently faces a nuclear waste crisis. According to a 2002 report by former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, “We have a staggering amount of radioactive waste in this country.”1 The Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2035 the U.S. will have approximately 115,000 metric tons of high-level nuclear waste, which exceeds the capacity of the proposed federal storage site at Yucca Mountain.2 Deciding where and how to store nuclear waste is a significant nuclear, environmental, and health policy issue. The decisions that we make about nuclear waste siting greatly impact the future of nuclear technologies …
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Steve Newcomb
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Steve Newcomb
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Biography
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Judy Treichel
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Judy Treichel
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Biography