Natural Gas in the US Economy, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has not made available to the public include the following.
Natural Gas in the U.S. Economy: Opportunities for Growth, November 6, 2012
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Title VII, Derivatives, November 6, 2012
Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues, November 5, 2012
Mayo v. Prometheus: Implications for Patents, Biotechnology, and Personalized Medicine, November 6, 2012
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad: Trends and Current Issues, October 26, 2012
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis, October 26, 2012
Employment for Veterans: Trends and Programs, October 23, 2012
Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations, November 1, 2012
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy, November 6, 2012
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.
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.