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
By advocating for the integration of technology-focused green jobs within federal initiatives, there is an opportunity to broaden the talent pool and harness the potential of emerging technologies to tackle pressing environmental issues.
“We really wanted a range of perspectives – specifically from voices that have been traditionally left out of the conversation”
The joint advocacy effort calls for the establishment of an effective AI governance framework through NIST, including technical standards, test methods, and objective evaluation techniques for the emerging technology.
Understanding the implications of climate change in agriculture and forestry is crucial for our nation to forge ahead with effective strategies and outcomes.