State of the Union: Frequently Asked Questions, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
History, Evolution, and Practices of the President’s State of the Union Address: Frequently Asked Questions, updated January 29, 2020
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement: A Summary, January 29, 2020
The Washington Post’s “Afghanistan Papers” and U.S. Policy: Main Points and Possible Questions for Congress, January 28, 2020
Solar Energy: Frequently Asked Questions, January 27, 2020
Challenges to the United States in Space, CRS In Focus, updated January 27, 2020
Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2020, updated January 13, 2020
National Emergency Powers, updated December 5, 2019
Diplomacy with North Korea: A Status Report, CRS In Focus, January 22, 2020
The U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex: Overview of Department of Energy Sites, updated February 3, 2020
Presidential Pardons: Overview and Selected Legal Issues, January 14, 2020
Congressional Oversight Manual, updated January 16, 2020
If properly implemented, a comprehensive reform program to accomplish regulatory democracy that is people-centered and power-conscious could be essential for addressing complex policy changes such as the climate challenge.
Once upon a time, the President’s budget was a realistic proposal to Congress about what the federal government should spend money on. These days, it’s essentially just a declaration of everything the President would do if Congress didn’t matter at all.
We need to focus on the demand and supply for research to address the needs of local government community.
Report provides research questions and calls to action that bring science
closer to local communities