Emerging Issues in Text Messaging, and More from CRS
New reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Text and Multimedia Messaging: Emerging Issues for Congress,” May 18, 2011.
“The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami,” May 23, 2011.
“Executive Branch Reorganization Initiatives During the 112th Congress: A Brief Overview,” May 26, 2011.
“Status of Mexican Trucks in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions,” May 16, 2011.
“Promoting Global Internet Freedom: Policy and Technology,” May 26, 2011.
As humans expand our geographic reach, encroach on untouched natural territories, and interact more with animal populations, we will encounter novel zoonotic diseases that threaten the human body. The sooner we act to address these risks, the better.
This report serves as a landscape assessment and toolbox from which local governments can negotiate an informed position when it comes to the levers available to them and includes a first-of-its kind analysis of eight executed community benefits agreements.
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.