U.S Goverment Reports -- State of Hispanics

Enrique Gili (ejgili@earthlink.net)
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:21:18 -0700 (PDT)

Achieving a Representative Federal Workforce: Addressing the Barriers to
Hispanic Participation -- Although U.S. policy favors a federal work force
representative of the nation's work force, Hispanics are employed in the
federal government at a rate significantly below their level of civilian labor
force in the United States. This report explores reasons for persistent
underrepresentation of Hispanics and identifies multiple barriers to overcome
in achieving full representation. Order number: PB97-209365KPD, $25.50.

Changing America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being by Race and
Hispanic Origin -- Documents current differences in well-being by race and
Hispanic origin, describing how such differences have evolved over the past
several decades. This report provides facts surrounding the issue of race in
America and includes key indicators of well-being in such categories as:
education, labor markets, economic status, health, and housing and
neighborhoods. Provides a benchmark for measuring future progress and
prioritizes areas for reducing disparities in well-being across racial and
ethnic groups. Order number: PB99-127227KPD, $29.50.

Dietary Intake, Alcohol Consumption, and Menopausal Status: A Comparison
of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Women -- Data collected for study included
demographics, reproductive and medical history, medication usage, cigarette
usage, alcohol consumption, and diet. Order number: ADA357369KPD, $29.50.

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Enrique Gili
Hispanic American Village
The Minorities' Job Bank

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