Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, More from CRS
Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2002-2009, September 10, 2010.
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, August 20, 2010.
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress, August 26, 2010.
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues, August 16, 2010.
Southwest Border Violence: Issues in Identifying and Measuring Spillover Violence, August 24, 2010.
Emergency Communications: Broadband and the Future of 911, August 25, 2010.
Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress, August 24, 2010.
Afghanistan: U.S. Foreign Assistance, August 12, 2010.
U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians, August 12, 2010.
The Federal Food Safety System: A Primer, August 18, 2010.
Moving postsecondary education data collection to the states is the best way to ensure that the U.S. Department of Education can meet its legislative mandates in an era of constrained federal resources.
Supporting children’s development through health, nutrition, education, and protection programs helps the U.S. achieve its national security and economic interests, including the Administration’s priorities to make America “safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”
To strengthen federal–state alignment, upcoming AI initiatives should include three practical measures: readiness assessments before fund distribution, outcomes-based contracting tied to student progress, and tiered implementation support reflecting district capacity.
“FAS is very pleased to see the Fix Our Forests Act, S. 1426, advance out of Committee. We urge the Senate to act quickly to pass this legislation and to ensure that federal agencies have the capacity and resourcing they need to carry out its provisions.”