Best and worst countries to be a mother, according to a new report by Save the Children.
(U.S. is 25th)
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Update: More on that report, right over here
Smacking Into the Debt Ceiling: the Day-by-Day Consequences
“Remember when the United States was so politically paralyzed that it risked its credit rating and international credibility by refusing to hike the debt ceiling?”
Interactive graphics by Justin Myers based on data from the Bipartisan Policy Center. Paul Solman shares more of his thoughts- and more infographics that break it all down- here
The First Family’s 2010 tax return was released today. Reporter/Producer Elizabeth Shell pulled out some of the more interesting numbers.
The locations and magnitudes of 189 earthquakes that registered at least 5.0 in California or just offshore since 1865.
MORE from California Watch’s On Shaky Ground investigation that found hundreds of California’s public schools do not meet the legal construction codes for earthquake safety.
Shutdown Watch
Some PBS NewsHour coverage:
Shutdown Watch Liveblog: Boehner, Reid Less Optimistic on Agreement
What a Possible Government Shutdown Means Across the Nation-stories from public media stations
Rep. Paul Ryan on Proposed Cuts: ‘Our Budget Literally Pays Off the Debt
If Government Shuts Down, Where Would Blame Fall?
Government Shutdown: Rx of the Devil or Just What the Doctor Ordered?
What Would a Government Shutdown Look Like? [From February]
Tea Party Poses a Dilemma for Boehner in Budget Battle- Todd Zwillich from PRI and WNYC Explains
Shutdown Looms: Lesson Plan from NewsHour Extra
Other helpful resources:
ProPublica: Cheat Sheet: Understanding the Budget Standoff and Government Shutdown
It’s a Free Country/WNYC:What’s an ‘Essential’ Government Service?
National Journal: Twitter countdown clock http://twitter.com/govt_shutdown
The Washington Post: Federal workers were asked to describe the mood in their department or agency in one word. Number one=frustrated
Poynter: Poynter highlights and explains five interactives that help explain the budget battle from The Associated Press, The National Journal, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
These are just a few examples- we’ll keep adding more links. Add your suggestions for helpful resources in the comments!
