New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions, October 13, 2015
Colombian Peace Talks Breakthrough: A Possible End-Game?, CRS Insight, October 13, 2015
Officers May Be Liable for Assuming an Automatic Hot Pursuit No Knock Exception, CRS Legal Sidebar, October 15, 2015
Sentence Reform Acts: S.2123 and H.R. 3713, October 14, 2015
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA): Background and Funding, October 14, 2015
Enrollment of Legislation: Relevant Congressional Procedures, October 14, 2015
Potential Impact of No Social Security COLA on Medicare Part B Premiums in 2016, October 13, 2015
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress, October 14, 2015
Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress, September 29, 2015
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.
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.