US-Russia Economic Relations, and More from CRS
New and updated products of the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following.
U.S.-Russia Economic Relations, CRS Insights, July 29, 2014
Russia Sanctions: Options, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
Protecting Civilian Flights from Missiles, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
Possible Missile Attack on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
Responding to Libya’s Political and Security Crises: Policy Choices for the United States, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
The 2014 European Parliament Elections: Outcomes and Implications, CRS Insights, July 24, 2014
Conflict in Syria and Iraq: Implications for Religious Minorities, CRS Insights, July 24, 2014
Implementing the Affordable Care Act: Delays, Extensions, and Other Actions Taken by the Administration, July 28, 2014
The Receipt of Gifts by Federal Employees in the Executive Branch, July 25, 2014
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Frequently Asked Questions and Background, July 25, 2014
Stealing Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage: An Overview of U.S.C. 1831 and 1832, July 25, 2014
Stealing Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage: An Abridged Overview of 18 U.S.C. 1831 and 1832, July 25, 2014
When a hurricane hits, it’s all hands on deck – that goes for federal data, too. Pulling back from our investments in timely, accurate, and accessible public data will only make us less prepared and put us all at greater risk.
This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even less information to deliver better health outcomes for all Americans.
Soft law was never meant to be a permanent solution. Treating it as one, and letting the sandcastle stand in for the skyscraper indefinitely, is how we end up with a decade of voluntary commitments and no enforceable accountability to show for it.
FAS has partnered with ICLEI USA to launch the CRI Local Advisory Council.