“Predicting how a nominee to the Supreme Court could affect the Court’s jurisprudence is notably difficult,” according to the Congressional Research Service. But see Neil Gorsuch’s Nomination to the Supreme Court: Initial Observations, CRS Legal Sidebar, February 1, 2017.
Other new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Supreme Court Appointment Process: President’s Selection of a Nominee, updated January 27, 2017
U.S. District Court Vacancies at the Beginning and End of the Obama Presidency: Overview and Comparative Analysis, CRS Insight, January 31, 2017
Import Tariff or Border Tax: What is the Difference and Why Does It Matter?, CRS Legal Sidebar, J anuary 30, 2017
U.S. Crude Oil Exports to International Destinations, CRS Insight, January 30, 2017
Endangered Species Act (ESA): The Exemption Process, January 27, 2017
Trump Administration Changes to the National Security Council: Frequently Asked Questions, CRS Insight, January 30, 2017
Russian Compliance with the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Background and Issues for Congress, updated January 27, 2017
Mexican-U.S. Relations: Increased Tensions, CRS Insight, February 1, 2017
Barriers Along the U.S. Borders: Key Authorities and Requirements, updated January 27, 2017
It takes the average person over 9 hours and costs $160 to file taxes each year. IRS Direct File meant it didn’t have to.
It’s paramount to balance both innovation capabilities and risk as we work towards ensuring that the U.S. bioeconomy is a priority area for both the Nation and for National Security.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report and the Recommendations contained within it.