New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Brazil in Crisis, CRS Insight, April 6, 2016
Peru: Politics, Economy, and Elections in Brief, April 6, 2016
Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances, updated April 6, 2016
United States Supreme Court: Criminal Law Cases in the October 2015 Term, April 6, 2016
Municipal Broadband: Background and Policy Debate, updated April 6, 2016
Federal Minimum Wage, Tax-Transfer Earnings Supplements, and Poverty, 2016 Update: In Brief, April 8, 2016
U.S. Sugar Program Fundamentals, updated April 6, 2016
U.S. Crude Oil Exports to International Destinations, CRS Insight, April 6, 2016
Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of injury and death and innovations in the built environment can save money and lives.
By requiring all states to conduct flood infrastructure vulnerability assessments (FIVAs), the federal government can limit its financial liability while advancing a more efficient and effective model of flood resilience that puts states and localities at the fore.
FAS is invested in seeing more students gain science and technology skills and enter STEM careers, both for students and for our country’s competitive advantage.
To sustain America’s leadership in AI innovation, accelerate adoption across the economy, and guarantee that AI systems remain secure and trustworthy, we offer a set of policy recommendations.