Some more reports from the Congressional Research Service on diverse topics include the following (all pdf).
“Freedom of Information Act Amendments: 109th Congress,” updated September 22, 2006.
“The Endangered Species Act and ‘Sound Science’,” updated October 5, 2006.
“Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2007,” updated October 10, 2006.
“Globalizing Cooperative Threat Reduction: A Survey of Options,” updated October 5, 2006.
“Iran’s Influence in Iraq,” updated September 29, 2006.
“Project BioShield,” updated September 27, 2006.
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.”