New and updated reports on China and Taiwan from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
China-U.S. Trade Issues, August 10, 2011
U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy Issues, August 4, 2011
China’s Currency: A Summary of the Economic Issues, August 3, 2011
Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990, August 2, 2011
U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress, July 26, 2011
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress, July 22, 2011
Human Rights in China and U.S. Policy, July 18, 2011
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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.