Economic Aid for BRAC Communities, and More from CRS
New reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Economic Development Assistance for Communities Affected by Employment Changes Due to Military Base Closures,” October 16, 2008.
“Financial Turmoil: Comparing the Troubled Asset Relief Program to the Federal Reserve’s Response,” October 8, 2008.
“Administering Green Programs in Congress: Issues and Options,” October 6, 2008.
“U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians,” October 8, 2008.
The U.S. should continue its voluntary moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons tests and implement further checks on the president’s ability to call for a resumption of nuclear testing.
To help protect U.S. critical infrastructure workers, the next presidential administration should ensure ample supplies of high-quality respiratory personal protective equipment.
As data fuels the next transformative modernization phase, the federal government has an opportunity to leverage modern practices to leap forward in scaling IT modernization.
To maximize the potential of apprenticeship programs, the federal government should develop a cohesive approach to supporting “apprenticeships of the future,” such as those in cyber, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.