Iran: Interim Nuclear Agreement, and More from CRS
New products from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online public distribution include the following.
Iran: Interim Nuclear Agreement and Talks on a Comprehensive Accord, November 26, 2014
U.S. International Corporate Taxation: Basic Concepts and Policy Issues, December 2, 2014
Taxation of Internet Sales and Access: Legal Issues, December 1, 2014
The Corporate Income Tax System: Overview and Options for Reform, December 1, 2014
How OFAC Calculates Penalties for Violations of Economic Sanctions, CRS Legal Sidebar, December 1, 2014
What Is the Current State of the Economic Recovery?, CRS Insights, December 1, 2014
Employment Growth and Progress Toward Full Employment, CRS Insights, November 28, 2014
Major Disaster Declarations for Snow Assistance and Severe Winter Storms: An Overview, December 1, 2014
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations, December 2, 2014
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy, December 2, 2014
Moving postsecondary education data collection to the states is the best way to ensure that the U.S. Department of Education can meet its legislative mandates in an era of constrained federal resources.
Supporting children’s development through health, nutrition, education, and protection programs helps the U.S. achieve its national security and economic interests, including the Administration’s priorities to make America “safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”
To strengthen federal–state alignment, upcoming AI initiatives should include three practical measures: readiness assessments before fund distribution, outcomes-based contracting tied to student progress, and tiered implementation support reflecting district capacity.
“FAS is very pleased to see the Fix Our Forests Act, S. 1426, advance out of Committee. We urge the Senate to act quickly to pass this legislation and to ensure that federal agencies have the capacity and resourcing they need to carry out its provisions.”