Some other noteworthy new products of the Congressional Research Service that are not widely available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing: U.S. Policy Development,” November 29, 2006.
“Homeland Security: Evolving Roles and Missions for United States Northern Command,” updated November 16, 2006.
“U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues,” updated October 17, 2006.
“National Emergency Powers,” updated November 13, 2006.
“Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Oversight Issues and Options for Congress,” November 30, 2006.
“The United States and Europe: Current Issues,” updated November 21, 2006.
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As the efficacy of environmental laws has waned, so has their durability. What was once a broadly shared goal – protecting Americans from environmental harm – is now a political football, with rules that whipsaw back and forth depending on who’s in charge.
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.
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