New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Mexican Migration to the United States: Policy and Trends, June 7, 2012
Mexico’s Drug Trafficking Organizations: Source and Scope of the Rising Violence, June 8, 2012
International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress, June 12, 2012
The Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative, June 11, 2012
The American Opportunity Tax Credit: Overview, Analysis, and Policy Options, June 11, 2012
Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations, June 6, 2012
Iran’s Nuclear Program: Tehran’s Compliance with International Obligations, June 8, 2012
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, June 12, 2012
By advocating for the integration of technology-focused green jobs within federal initiatives, there is an opportunity to broaden the talent pool and harness the potential of emerging technologies to tackle pressing environmental issues.
“We really wanted a range of perspectives – specifically from voices that have been traditionally left out of the conversation”
The joint advocacy effort calls for the establishment of an effective AI governance framework through NIST, including technical standards, test methods, and objective evaluation techniques for the emerging technology.
Understanding the implications of climate change in agriculture and forestry is crucial for our nation to forge ahead with effective strategies and outcomes.