New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service which have not been made publicly accessible include the following.
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, June 12, 2012
SBA New Markets Venture Capital Program, June 12, 2012
Health Insurance Premium Credits in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), June 13, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service: Common Questions About Post Office Closures, June 13, 2012
Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress, June 13, 2012
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights, June 13, 2012
The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession: Issues for Congress, June 13, 2012
Russia’s Accession to the WTO and Its Implications for the United States, June 13, 2012
Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status for Russia and U.S.-Russian Economic Ties, June 13, 2012
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Issues and Options for Congress, June 13, 2012
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, June 12, 2012
Datasets and variables that do not align with Administration priorities, or might reflect poorly on Administration policy impacts, seem to be especially in the cross-hairs.
One month of a government shutdown is in the books, but how many more months will (or can) it go? Congress is paralyzed, but there are a few spasms of activity around healthcare and the prospects of a continuing resolution to punt this fight out until January or later.
At a period where the federal government is undergoing significant changes in how it hires, buys, collects and organizes data, and delivers, deeper exploration of trust in these facets as worthwhile.
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.