Promoting Global Internet Freedom, and More from CRS
Newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made publicly available include the following.
Promoting Global Internet Freedom: Policy and Technology, updated August 30, 2012
Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies, updated August 29, 2012
Researching Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Resources for Congressional Staff, updated August 31, 2012
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress, updated August 27, 2012
War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance, updated August 30, 2012
Venezuela: Issues for Congress, updated August 30, 2012
We came out of the longest shutdown in history and we are all worse for it. Who won the shutdown fight? It doesn’t matter – Americans lost. And there is a chance we run it all back again in a few short months.
Promising examples of progress are emerging from the Boston metropolitan area that show the power of partnership between researchers, government officials, practitioners, and community-based organizations.
Americans trade stocks instantly, but spend 13 hours on tax forms. They send cash by text, but wait weeks for IRS responses. The nation’s revenue collector ranks dead last in citizen satisfaction. The problem isn’t just paperwork — it’s how the government builds.
In a new report, we begin to address these fundamental implementation questions based on discussions with over 80 individuals – from senior political staff to individual project managers – involved in the execution of major clean energy programs through the Department of Energy (DOE).