New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has not made directly available to the public include the following.
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues, February 29, 2012
Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians, February 29, 2012
The Eurozone Crisis: Overview and Issues for Congress, February 29, 2012
Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress, February 29, 2012
Direct Overt U.S. Aid and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2012, February 29, 2012
Military Construction: A Snapshot of the President’s FY2013 Appropriations Request, February 28, 2012
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.”