Newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Congress’s Contempt Power and the Enforcement of Congressional Subpoenas: Law, History, Practice, and Procedure, May 8, 2012
The Financial Action Task Force: An Overview, May 9, 2012
Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: Issues and Policy Options for Congress, May 7, 2012
The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues, May 22, 2012
U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism, May 21, 2012
Increasing women in leadership roles is important for gender parity and bringing in new perspectives, but it does not guarantee peace.
To address challenges posed by increased extreme heat, USAID should mobilize finance through environmental impact bonds focused on scaling extreme heat adaptation solutions.
These recommendations can catapult the Advisory Committee structure into one that continues providing the government with the best advice.
Without the permitting workforce needed for implementation, the American public will not reap the benefits of rural broadband access, resilient supply chains, and clean, accessible water.