Revisiting the Marshall Plan, and More from CRS
The Marshall Plan, the program of U.S. financial assistance that helped spark the economic recovery of western Europe following World War II, is considered to be one of the most successful U.S. foreign policy initiatives ever and one that might have implications for today.
“Although the Marshall Plan has its critics and occurred during a unique point in history, many observers believe it offers lessons that may be applicable to contemporary foreign aid programs,” according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service that reviews its achievements. See The Marshall Plan: Design, Accomplishments, and Significance, January 18, 2018.
Other new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Temporary Protected Status: Overview and Current Issues, updated January 17, 2018
Government Contract Bid Protests In Brief: Analysis of Legal Processes and Recent Developments, January 19, 2018
Highway Bridge Conditions: Issues for Congress, updated January 17, 2018
Prevalence of Mental Illness in the United States: Data Sources and Estimates, updated January 19, 2018
Iran’s Foreign and Defense Policies, updated January 19, 2018
NLRB Rejects Former Standards Following Appointment of New Members, CRS Legal Sidebar, January 18, 2018
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.