Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet on Thanksgiving (No. R44279) on Nov. 22, 2022, by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Introduction
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday in November. It began in 1621 as a harvest celebration between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians and has become a time for families and friends to gather to reflect and to express gratitude.
In 1789, Presiden more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Ballistic Missile Defense
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the ballistic missile defense (No. IF10541) on Nov. 23, 2022, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security analyst:
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The United States has been developing and deploying ballistic missile defenses (BMD) to defend against enemy missiles continuously since the late 1940s. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the United States deployed a limited nuclear-tipped BMD syst more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the debt limit (No. IF10292) on Nov. 22, 2022, by public finance specialist Grant A. Driessen.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview
The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. Federal debt is projected to reach the current debt limit, set at $31.385 trillion, sometime in 2023. Congress may debate the merits o more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on IRS' Free File Program - Current Status & Policy Issues
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Internal Revenue Service's Free File Program: Current Status and Policy Issues (No. IF11808) on Nov. 22, 2022, by public finance analyst Gary Guenther:
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The option to electronically file (e-filing) federal individual income tax returns began in 1986. Since then its usage has grown considerably. As of July 28, 2022, 99% of such returns for the 2021 tax year had been e-filed.
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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Land & Water Conservation Fund
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Land and Water Conservation Fund (No. IF12256) on Nov. 23, 2022, by natural resources policy specialist Carol Hardy Vincent.
Here are excerpts:
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What Is the Land and Water Conservation Fund?
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCF Act; 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.200301 et seq.) was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation resources. more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Latin America & Caribbean - U.S. Policy Overview
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on Latin America and the Caribbean - U.S. Policy Overview (No. IF10460) on Nov. 23, 2022, by Latin American affairs specialist Mark P. Sullivan:
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The United States and neighboring Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) maintain strong linkages based on geographic proximity and diverse U.S. interests, including economic, political, and security concerns. The United States is a major more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Military Enlisted Personnel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the military enlisted personnel (No. IF10541) on Nov. 23, 2022, by military personnel policy specialist Lawrence Kapp.
Here are excerpts:
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Grade and Rank
The armed forces are hierarchical organizations with clearly defined levels of authority. These different levels are called grades, while rank refers to the order of precedence among those in different grades and within the s more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Military Officers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the military officers (No. IF10685) on Nov. 23, 2022, by military personnel policy specialist Lawrence Kapp.
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Grade and Rank
The Armed Forces are hierarchical organizations with clearly defined levels of authority. The different levels for officers are defined in law and called grades, while rank refers to the order of precedence among those in different gra more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Military Pay Raise
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the military pay raise (No. IF10260) on Nov. 23, 2022, by military personnel policy specialist Lawrence Kapp.
Here are excerpts:
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The phrase "military pay raise," frequently used in discussions of military compensation, almost always refers to the annual increase in basic pay for members of the uniformed services. By law, basic pay is automatically increased at the start of eac more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Personnel Tempo
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the personnel tempo (No. IF11007) on Nov. 23, 2022, by military manpower analyst Kristy N. Kamarck.
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As a result of the nation's extended involvement in contingency operations around the globe over the past few decades, some servicemembers have experienced prolonged, recurrent, and stressful deployments. In addition, preparation for deployments (e.g., trainin more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Regular Military Compensation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the regular military compensation (No. IF10532) on Nov. 23, 2022, by military manpower policy specialist Lawrence Kapp.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress sets compensation levels for members of the armed forces through statutory authorizations and appropriations. When people talk about military pay, they are often only referring to "basic pay." Although basic pay is normally the lar more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program & Nutrition Title Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Nutrition Title Programs (No. IF12255) on Nov. 18, 2022.
The white paper was written by social policy specialist Gene Falk, social policy analyst Kara Clifford Billings and nutrition assistance policy specialist Randy Alison Aussenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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The Nutrition title of the farm bill typically reauthorizes a number of more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Supplemental Security Income
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Supplemental Security Income (No. IF10482) on Nov. 22, 2022, by income security analyst William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals who have limited income and resources (i.e., assets). The program is administered by the Social more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Humanitarian & Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the humanitarian and refugee crisis in Ukraine (No. IN11882) on Nov. 23, 2022, by international humanitarian policy specialist Rhoda Margesson and European affairs specialist Derek E. Mix.
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Russia's war against Ukraine has triggered a humanitarian crisis and resulted in massive refugee flows to neighboring countries. It has also exacerbated global food insecur more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Political Reforms in Kazakhstan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on political reforms in Kazakhstan (No. IF10292) on Nov. 22, 2022, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood:
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Kazakhstan, a U.S. partner in areas such as counterterrorism and regional security, is implementing political reforms as it faces a range of domestic and international challenges. Following unprecedented unrest in January 2022, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has moved to more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Rail Labor Dispute & Work Stoppages
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the rail labor dispute and Work Stoppages (No. IN11966) on Nov. 23, 2022, by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
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On August 16, 2022, a three-person Emergency Board appointed in July by President Biden issued its recommendations to resolve a labor dispute affecting over 100,000 employees of six major railroads and many smaller ones. The two sides reache more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Survey of State Marriage Laws Related to Same-Sex Marriage
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the survey of state marriage laws related to same-sex marriage (No. LSB10866) on Nov. 22, 2022, by law librarian Laura Deal.
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In 2015, the Supreme Court held in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry in all states and that states must accordingly recognize marriages validly performed out-of-state. Many stat more
Congressional Research Service: 'Agricultural Research - Background & Issues' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40819) on Nov. 22, 2022, entitled "Agricultural Research: Background and Issues" by agricultural policy analyst Lisa S. Benson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area funds billions of dollars annually for biological, physical, and social science research that is related to agriculture, food, and natural more
Congressional Research Service: 'Agricultural Research - Background & Issues' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40819) on Nov. 22, 2022, entitled "Agricultural Research: Background and Issues:"
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Capacity Grants Versus Competitive Grants
A topic of ongoing debate among policymakers and stakeholders is the balance of capacity grant funding of the LGU system versus competitive grant funding available to land-grant and other institutions and individuals. Those wanting to f more
Congressional Research Service: 'Offering an Amendment on the House Floor - Current Practice'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47314) on Nov. 22, 2022, entitled "Offering an Amendment on the House Floor: Current Practice" by Congress and legislative process analyst Michael Greene and Congress and legislative process specialist Elizabeth Rybicki:
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SUMMARY
Major legislation is usually considered in the House under a two-step process. First, the House agrees to a resolution reported by the Committee on Rules that se more
Congressional Research Service: 'Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46491) on Nov. 22, 2022, entitled "Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending" by senior research librarians Jennifer Teefy and Maria Kreiser:
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SUMMARY
Congress has responded to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with supplemental appropriations measures providing relief and assistance to individuals and families, state and local governments, businesses, health care pr more
Congressional Research Service: 'Small Water Systems - Selected Safe Drinking Water Act Provisions'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47315) on Nov. 22, 2022, entitled "Small Water Systems: Selected Safe Drinking Water Act Provisions" by environmental policy analyst Elena H. Humphreys.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The nation's public water systems face a range of challenges, including disruptions of safe and reliable water supplies due to cyberattacks or natural hazards, detections of unregulated contaminants in drinkin more
Congressional Research Service: 'Tracking Federal Awards: USAspending.gov & Other Data Sources'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44027) on Nov. 22, 2022, entitled "Tracking Federal Awards: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources" by senior research librarian Jennifer Teefy.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
USAspending.gov, available at http://www.USAspending.gov, is a government source for data on federal awards by state, congressional district (CD), county, city, and zip code. The awards data in USAspending.gov are pro more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Constituent Services - Overview & Resources
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Constituent Services - overview and resources (No. IF10503) on Nov. 22, 2022, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman:
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Introduction
The priorities and activities of Member offices are varied. In addition to working on legislation and oversight, offices are commonly expected to provide constituent services as part of their representational duties. This expec more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Introduction to U.S. Economy - Inflation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on an introduction to U.S. economy - inflation (No. IF10477) on Nov. 22, 2022, by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock.
Here are excerpts:
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What Is Inflation?
Inflation is defined as a general increase in the price of goods and services across the economy, or, in other words, a general decrease in the value of money. Conversely, deflation is a general decrease in the pr more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on National Security Space Launch
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Constituent Services - overview and resources (No. IF10503) on Nov. 22, 2022, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security analyst:
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Introduction
The U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD's) Launch Enterprise consists of two programs: National Security Space Launch (NSSL), which acquires launch services for heavy and medium lift class national security satellite more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Overview of Long-Term Care Insurance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the overview of long-term care insurance (No. IF11614) on Nov. 22, 2022, by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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What Is Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance (LTCI) is a type of insurance policy designed to cover the future costs of care associated with a chronic condition or disability that requires extended or long-term car more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Army & Its Command Structure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Department of the Army and its command structure (No. IF10544) on Nov. 21, 2022, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and senior research librarian Barbara Salazar Torreon.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution stipulates, "The Congress shall have power ... to raise and support Armies ... make Rules for the Government and Reg more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Army Multi-Domain Operations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Army Multi-Domain Operations (No. IF11409) on Nov. 21, 2022, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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As an operational concept, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) influence what types of weapon systems and equipment the Army procures, what types and numbers of soldiers are needed, the organizational structure of the Army, and what type of training is required--all more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Gain-of-Function Research of Concern
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on Army Multi-Domain Operations (No. IF12021) on Nov. 21, 2022, by Todd Kuiken, science and technology policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Gain-of-Function (GOF) research is a broad area of scientific inquiry where an organism gains a new property or an existing property is altered. The terms gain of function and loss of function refer to any genetic mutation in an o more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Organization of U.S. Ground Forces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the organization of U.S. Ground Forces (No. IF11409) on Nov. 21, 2022, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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Overview
The Army is the U.S. military's primary ground force. Title 10, Subtitle B, Part I, Chapter 307 of the U.S. Code addresses the organization of the Army. The Marine Corps serves as the Navy's ground-focused fighting force. Title 10, Subtitle C, P more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Special Operations Forces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on Army Multi-Domain Operations (No. IF10545) on Nov. 21, 2022, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and acting head research library services Barbara Salazar Torreon:
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Overview
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are those active duty and reserve component forces of the military services designated by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and specifically selected, organi more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Brazil's October 2022 Presidential Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on Brazil's October 2022 Presidential Election (No. IN12022) on Nov. 21, 2022, by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist:
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Brazil, the world's 7th most populous country and 12th largest economy, held a presidential runoff election on October 30, 2022. Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula, 2003-2010) of the center-left Workers' Party (PT) defeated more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Rail Labor Dispute & Work Stoppages
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the rail labor dispute and work stoppages (No. IF11409) on Nov. 21, 2022, by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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On August 16, 2022, a three-person Emergency Board appointed in July by President Biden issued its recommendations to resolve a labor dispute affecting over 100,000 employees of six major railroads and many smaller ones. The two sides reached a tentative agreem more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Residential Energy Tax Credits - Changes in 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the residential energy tax credits - changes in 2023 (No. IN12051) on Nov. 21, 2022, by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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P.L. 117-169, commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), expanded and extended two nonrefundable tax credits meant to encourage individuals to invest in energy efficiency improvements or clean energy in th more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, Nov. 14-Nov. 20, 2022
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the recent appellate decisions of interest to lawmakers, Nov. 14-Nov. 20, 2022 (No. LSB10862) on Nov. 21, 2022, by legislative attorney Michael D. Contino:
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The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of particular interest to federal lawmakers, focu more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent Developments in Opioid Regulation Under Controlled Substances Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the recent developments in opioid regulation under the Controlled Substances Act (No. LSB10865) on Nov. 22, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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In recent years, policymakers have devoted significant attention to opioid regulation, seeking in particular to combat the epidemic of opioid misuse and overdoses. Opioids are drugs derived from the opium poppy or emulat more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Saving Habeas - Section 2255's Safety Valve
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on Saving Habeas - Section 2255's safety valve (No. LSB10862) on Nov. 21, 2022, by legislative attorney Michael D. Contino:
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Federal inmates looking to challenge their convictions and/or sentences after the conclusion of the trial and direct appeals process usually must file a motion to vacate under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 2255. That statute's saving clause, 28 U.S.C. Sec. 2255(e), cre more
Congressional Research Service: 'Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs Supplemental Funding for Ukraine - In Brief'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47275) Nov. 21, 2022, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs (SFOPS) Supplemental Funding for Ukraine: In Brief" by Emily M. McCabe, foreign assistance and foreign policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
As of November 15, 2022, the Biden Administration had submitted to Congress four emergency supplemental funding requests to address the crisis ca more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Naval Forces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Naval Forces (No. IF10486) on Nov. 15, 2022, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke.
Here are excerpts:
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"Naval Forces" Refers to Both the Navy and Marine Corps
Although the term naval forces is often used to refer specifically to Navy forces, it more properly refers to both Navy and Marine Corps forces, because both the Navy and Marine Corps are naval services. For f more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Quantum Technology
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the quantum technology (No. IF11836) on Nov. 15, 2022, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security analyst:
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Quantum technology translates the principles of quantum physics into technological applications. In general, quantum technology has not yet reached maturity; however, it could hold significant implications for the future of military sensing, encryption, a more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Precision-Guided Munitions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the U.S. precision-guided munitions (No. IF11353) on Nov. 15, 2022, by John R. Hoehn, military capabilities and programs analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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The Department of Defense (DOD) defines a precision-guided munition (PGM) as a "guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage." This includes air- and ship-launched missiles, multiple launched roc more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Electric Power Transformers & Supply Issues
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the public access to scientific publications resulting from federally funded research and development (No. IN12048) on Nov. 16, 2022, by energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak.
Here are excerpts:
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Electric power transformers are fundamental components of the U.S. electric grid. They control the voltage of electricity so that it can be synchronized with other power supplies, t more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Public Access to Scientific Publications Resulting from Federally Funded R&D
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the public access to scientific publications resulting from federally funded research and development (No. IN12049) on Nov. 16, 2022, by Marcy E. Gallo, science and technology policy analyst:
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The federal government invests approximately $160 billion each year in research and development (R&D) to address a broad range of national interests from advancing public health and protect more
Congressional Research Service: 'Cambodia - Background & U.S. Relations'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. IN12048) on Nov. 16, 2022, entitled "Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations" by Asian affairs specialist Thomas Lum.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States was a party to the 1991 Paris Peace Agreement that formally ended the 19791991 civil war in Cambodia, and has long had an interest in supporting democratic development in the country. Between 1993, when Cambodia's first post-wa more
Congressional Research Service: 'Federal Assets Sale & Transfer Act - Background & Implementation' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47308) on Nov. 16, 2022, entitled "The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act: Background and Implementation" by American national government specialist Garrett Hatch.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 2016, Congress took action to address long-standing obstacles to the timely disposal of unneeded federal buildings, land, and structures. The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (FASTA more
Congressional Research Service: 'Federal Assets Sale & Transfer Act - Background & Implementation' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47308) on Nov. 16, 2022, entitled "The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act: Background and Implementation:"
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Implementation
High-Value Asset Recommendations
As the first step in identifying high-value properties for disposal, GSA solicited data and recommendations from landholding agencies on April 14, 2017, November 30, 2017, and December 7, 2018./25 GSA t more
Congressional Research Service: 'Federal Support for Law Enforcement - Selected DOJ Programs'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46671) Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Federal Support for Law Enforcement: Selected Department of Justice Programs" by senior research librarian Karma Ester.
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SUMMARY
Congress has authorized a range of grant programs that support state, local, and tribal law enforcement. This report provides information on selected Department of Justice grants administered by the Office of J more
Congressional Research Service: 'Health Care-Related Expiring Provisions of 117th Congress, Second Session'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47303) on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Health Care-Related Expiring Provisions of the 117th Congress, Second Session."
The report was written by health care financing analysts Katherine M. Kehres, Phoenix Voorhies, Ryan J. Rosso, Vanessa C. Forsberg and Marco A. Villagrana, health care financing specialists Alison Mitchell, Bernadette Fernandez, Jim Hahn and Paulette C. Morgan, social policy analys more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Trust Funds & Interest Income
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the U.S.-Vietnam relations (No. IF12248) on Nov. 15, 2022, by social policy analyst Barry F. Huston.
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, or Social Security, is a self-financing social insurance program that protects workers and their families against loss of income due to old age, death, or disability. Workers become more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-Vietnam Relations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the U.S.-Vietnam relations (No. IF10209) on Nov. 15, 2022, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
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Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam in 1995, overlapping strategic and economic interests have led the two countries to expand ties across a wide spectr more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (No. IN11515) on Nov. 14, 2022, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist:
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Changes to Pre-Disaster Mitigation Funding
The federal government has historically provided resources to assist in post-disaster recovery and to reduce future risk. Funding for pre-disaster mitigation changed signif more
Congressional Research Service: 'Housing Issues in 117th Congress' (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46855) entitled "Housing Issues in the 117th Congress."
The report was written by housing policy analyst Katie Jones, housing policy specialists Maggie McCarty and Libby Perl, legislative attorney David H. Carpenter, financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak, emergenc more
Congressional Research Service: 'Housing Issues in 117th Congress' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46855) entitled "Housing Issues in the 117th Congress:"
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Housing Issues in the 117th Congress
This section provides a high-level overview of some broad issues that have been of interest to the 117th Congress.
Housing Policy Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts raised concerns about the ability of individuals and more
Congressional Research Service: 'Housing Issues in 117th Congress' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46855) entitled "Housing Issues in the 117th Congress:"
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Racial Disparities in Housing
Despite the Fair Housing Act and other efforts, long-standing racial disparities in housing outcomes persist. For many housing indicators, the discrepancy is especially pronounced between Black individuals and White individuals, including in homeownership rates,/115 renter more
Congressional Research Service: 'Noncitizen Eligibility for Federal Housing Programs' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46462) on Nov. 10, 2022, entitled "Noncitizen Eligibility for Federal Housing Programs" by housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty and immigration policy analyst Abigail F. Kolker.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Noncitizen eligibility for federal housing programs varies based on the programs in question, the laws and regulations that govern them, the agency that administers them, the immig more
Congressional Research Service: 'Noncitizen Eligibility for Federal Housing Programs' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46462) on Nov. 10, 2022, entitled "Noncitizen Eligibility for Federal Housing Programs:"
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Implementing Regulations
The statutory restrictions on noncitizen eligibility for federal housing programs included in Section 214, PRWORA, and others laws require federal agencies to issue regulations and guidance to interpret and apply the provisions to specific progra more
Congressional Research Service: 'Options for Making National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable' (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47000) on Nov. 14, 2022, entitled "Options for Making the National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable" by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about the affordability of flood insurance premiums have come to the fore as FEMA introduces a new pricing system known as Risk Rating 2.0, which represents the biggest chang more
Congressional Research Service: 'Options for Making National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47000) on Nov. 14, 2022, entitled "Options for Making the National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable:"
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
Options to Reduce the Cost Burden on NFIP Policyholders
An ongoing area of congressional interest is how to reduce the cost burden of an individual NFIP policy./76 Congress may consider several broad policy options which could reduce the cost of flood more
Congressional Research Service: 'Options for Making National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47000) on Nov. 14, 2022, entitled "Options for Making the National Flood Insurance Program More Affordable:"
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(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
Reduce Flood Damage Through Mitigation
FEMA defines mitigation as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to both people and property from natural hazards and their effects./184 Flood mitigation creates safer communities and can sav more
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Asian Development Bank $300 Million Loan To Improve Roads And Regional Trade In India
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 3 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2022:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $300 million loan to upgrade more than 300 kilometers of state highways and major district roads in Assam, including six road sections in the state's western, central, and southern regions.
"Reduced travel time and costs will improve the mobility and accessibility of people in the less developed areas of Assam and provide a vital link to more
Attorney General Frey Joins Brief in Support of LGBTQ+ Workers
AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 3 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined a coalition of`18 attorneys general in filing a brief in support of a substitute teacher at a North Carolina Catholic high school who was terminated after announcing plans to marry his same-sex partner, arguing that the First Amendment does not give an employer the right to illegally discriminate against an employee because of their sex.
The brief, filed Wedne more
Cassidy, Colleagues Sound Alarm, Demand Transparency From Biden Administration On Far-Left Organizations Involved In New Education Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Scott (R-SC), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) to demand answers from the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona regarding the National Parents and Families Engagement Council. The senators outline their concerns with the more
Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker Announces the Addition of Two New State Department of Education Leaders: Melissa K. Wlodarczyk Hickey Ed.D and Jule McCombes-Tolis Ph.D.
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 3 (TNSper) -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2022:
This afternoon, Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker announced the addition of two leaders within the agency to oversee two new legislatively mandated offices, the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success and the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.
"We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr more
English Education Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2022 Edition
URBANA, Illinois, Dec. 3 -- English Education, a journal that says it serves teachers engaged in the preparation, support and continuing education of teachers of English language arts and literacy at all levels of instruction from the Conference on English Education, posted research articles on the following topics in its October 2022 edition:
* (Re)Active Praxis: Theory and Practice in Action as Teacher and Teacher Educator
* High Fidelity: Factors Affecting Preservice ELA Teachers' Commitmen more
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 3 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release:
The latest results from Idaho's early reading test, the Idaho Reading Indicator, show overall proficiency exceeding pre-pandemic levels, with especially strong improvement in kindergarten and first grade.
Statewide results in the fall IRI indicate 56.7 percent of students in kindergarten through third grade are reading at grade level, up from 51 percent last fall and eclipsing 2019's proficiency level more
Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Great Start Readiness Program Spaces Still Available Across Most of Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on Dec. 2, 2022:
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent
SUBJECT: Great Start Readiness Program Spaces Still Available Across Most of Michigan
Thanks to superintendents, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) staff, and local partners for their efforts to date to recruit and more
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Faculty Present At World History Conference In Michigan
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 (TNSsel) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
Two Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty members presented at the 12th Annual Conference of the Midwest World History Association, held recently at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
With the conference theme of "Difficult Histories," Jennifer R. Wahl and Craig A. Miller co-chaired the workshop "Teaching Difficult Histories to Non-Majors." Wahl also chair more
Pomona Professors' Book Named an Outstanding Academic Title
CLAREMONT, California, Dec. 3 (TNSbook) -- Pomona College issued the following news:
A book edited by two Pomona professors, Keywords for Gender and Sexuality Studies, was named on December 1 as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice, the premier review journal for academic titles. The journal is a publication of the American Library Association (ALA) through its Association of College & Research Libraries. Kyla Wazana Tompkins, professor of English and Gender and Women's Studies, was managing more
Rep. Estes Honors Late Rep Walorski And Supports Families In Bipartisan Legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following floor statement on Dec. 2, 2022:
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Today on the House floor, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) expressed his support of the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 in honor of his late colleague and friend.
"In (Jackie's) honor today, we're going to pass this critical, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the program that's whole purpose is to ensure that mothers and children do no more
Reps. Burchett, Corbett, DeLoach, LaHood, Petrea, Sainz, Stephens Issue Joint Statement on Active Shooter Threats Made Against Schools in South Georgia Counties
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2022:
House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross), State Representatives John Corbett (R-Lake Park), Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend), John LaHood (R-Valdosta), Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) and Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) today issued the following joint statement regarding active shooter threats made against schools in the South Georgia area:
"We strongly condemn threats of violence more
University of Kansas: Couple Establishes Professorship In Support Of Monarch Watch With $1.4M Gift, Encourages Others To Support The Cause
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 3 (TNSfund) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2022:
With a desire to find more time for writing and experiments, Orley "Chip" Taylor, University of Kansas professor emeritus of ecology & evolutionary biology, says it's time to step aside -- but not before making sure Monarch Watch, the program he founded in 1992, is well-positioned for the future. Chip and his wife, Toni, have made a $1.4 million gift to establish the Chip and Toni Taylor Pr more
White & Case Advises Atlas Arteria on Its $2B Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Chicago Skyway
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Atlas Arteria Limited (Atlas Arteria) on its acquisition of a 66.67 percent majority interest in Chicago Skyway, a 12.5-km toll road with 81 years of remaining concession life that provides congestion relief in an essential transportation corridor, for an equity value of US$2.01 billion.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and OMERS Infrastructure h more
British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Issues Research Articles in October 2022 Edition
MILTON, England, Dec. 2 -- The British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features practice and understanding of counselling, psychotherapy and career guidance, posted research articles on the following topics in its October 2022 edition:
Career Counselling:
* Processes and outcomes of individual career counselling for different types of clients: a latent profile analysis replication and extension
* Applying Lacan's four discourse model in career counse more
Center for Data Innovation Issues Public Comment to FTC
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Center for Data Innovation, London, England, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written on Nov. 21, 2022, and posted on Nov. 28, 2022.
The comment, on Docket No. FTC-2022-0053-0001, was sent to April Tabor, secretary of the FTC.
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On behalf of the Center for Data Innovation (datainnovation.org), I am pleased to submit this response to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for comments on its advance notice of propo more
Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention & Advancement Issues Report Entitled 'South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Data Tables 2022-23'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement issued a 7-page report in November 2022 entitled "South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Data Tables 2022-23."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Since 2001, CERRA has administered South Carolina's Annual Educator Supply and Demand Survey to all public school districts (traditional and charter districts) in the state. The survey, which collects information on teachers entering the prof more
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a 26-page report in November 2022 entitled "Year One Anniversary: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Administrator's Message ... 3
Introduction ... 4
Financial Summary ... 5
Build America, Buy America Act ... 7
Advancing Environmental Justice and Civil Rights ... 8
Clean School Bus Program ... 10
Water Infrastructure Investments ... 12
Restoring and Protecting Treasured Wa more
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Issues Research Articles in Vol. 53, No. 12
NOTTINGHAM, England, Dec. 2 -- The International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 53, No. 12 edition:
Articles:
* Motivation to study calculus: measuring student performance expectation, utility value and interest
* Classroom practice and craft knowledge in teaching mathematics using Desmos: challenges and strategies
* Gaining entrepreneurship skills in mathematics education: the middle school mathema more
Language and Literacy Issues Research Articles in Vol. 24, Issue 3
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 2 -- Language and Literacy, a peer-reviewed journal from the Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education that says it features literacy and language education from pre-school to adulthood, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 24, Issue 3 edition:
ARTICLES:
* The Nature of Literacy Instruction in Elementary School History Lessons
* Heritage Language Learning Trajectories and Multiple Influencin more
Mich. Education Dept.: Series of Comprehensive History Webinars Announced for 2023
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2022:
A series of webinars offering educators greater depth of knowledge for social studies instruction in a variety of important historical movements was announced today by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
Opening the 2023 Comprehensive History Instruction webinar series will be a three-part, free, online webinar series from 4-5 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays in January - more
Rand Issues Commentary to Word in Black: Keeping Teachers of Color in the Classroom Will Take More Than a Pay Raise
SANTA MONICA, California, Dec. 2 (TNStalk) -- Rand issued the following commentary to Word in Black on Dec. 1, 2022:
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Keeping Teachers of Color in the Classroom Will Take More Than a Pay Raise
By Elizabeth D. Steiner, Ashley Woo and Sy Doan
The U.S. teaching workforce is far less racially diverse than its student body. All students-but particularly Black and Latinx students-benefit academically and socially from having teachers who are people of color. And yet, such educators leave the more
Macalester College: Maccolades For November 2022 - Mongolia's Highest Honor, Think Tank Appointment, Chemistry Award, And More
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 30 (TNSper) -- Macalester College issued the following college news:
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from November 2022.
Professor emeritus receives Mongolia's highest honor
Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh conferred the Order of Genghis Khan, the country's highest state award, to Jack Weatherford, DeWitt Wallace Professor of Anthropology, emerit more
Ontario Teachers' Agrees To Acquire A 25% Stake In SSEN Transmission To Deliver Renewable Energy To Millions Of Homes Across The UK
LONDON, England, Nov. 26 -- Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan issued the following news release:
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board ('Ontario Teachers') has reached an agreement with Scotland-based energy provider SSE plc ('SSE') to acquire a 25% minority stake in its electricity transmission network business, SSEN Transmission, to provide clean, affordable renewable energy to millions of homes and businesses across the UK.
The transaction is based on an effective economic date of 31 March 2022 more
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House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Puerto Rican Studies Director Bonilla
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Yarimar Bonilla, director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at the City University of New York Hunter College, involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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My name is Yarimar Bonilla, I am the Director more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Coalition for a Prosperous America Senior Economist Ferry
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Coalition for a Prosperous America Senior Economist Jeff Ferry involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) thanks the Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Council for Affordable & Rural Housing President Potterpin
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following written testimony by Council for Affordable and Rural Housing President Chris Potterpin involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member Hill, and members of the Committee, on behalf of the more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Hope Policy Institute VP Burt
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Kiyadh Burt, vice president of policy and advocacy at Hope Policy Institute, involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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HOPE, (Hope Enterprise Corporation / Hope Credit Union / Hope Policy Institute) is a more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Janes Group Senior China Analyst Chu
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Janes Group Senior China Analyst Claire Chu involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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I'm a senior China analyst at Janes, an open-source defense and geopolitical intelligence firm. I specialize in Chine more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Proyecto Azteca Assistant Executive Director Arriaga-Salinas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Proyecto Azteca Assistant Executive Director Amber Arriaga-Salinas involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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I am Amber Arriaga-Salinas, Assistant Executive Director at Proyecto Azteca. Proyecto Azteca i more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Senior Research Analyst Alexander
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Courtney Alexander, a senior research analyst with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories":
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My name is Courtney Alexander, and I am a senior r more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Yale School of Management Senior Associate Dean Sonnenfeld
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies at Yale School of Management, involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Persistent Poverty in America: Addressing Chronic Disinvestment in Colonias, the Southern Black Belt, and the U.S. Territories."
Sonnenfeld is also the president of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership I more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From FBI Director Wray
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following testimony by FBI Director Christopher Wray involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland":
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I am honored to be here, representing the people of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), who tackle some of the most complex and most grave threats we face every day with perseverance, professionalism, and integrity. Sometimes at the greatest of costs. I am extremely proud o more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following testimony by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland":
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Thank you for inviting me to join you today. Next week marks the 20th anniversary of the Homeland Security Act being signed into law, which brought together many components of the federal government in a determined national effort to safeguard the United States a more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued the following testimony by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Preparedness and Resilience
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, DHS is engaged in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts to make the Department and the nation more prepared, more secure, and more resilient:
* In 2021, more
House Education & Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Keller & Heckman Patner Rath
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections issued the following testimony by Keller and Heckman LLP patner Manesh Rath involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 17, 2022, entitled "Unsafe and Untenable: Examining Workplace Protections for Warehouse Workers":
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I am Manesh Rath. I am a partner at the law firm Keller and Heckman LLP, here in Washington, D.C. In large part, my practice is centered upon occupational safety and health (OSHA) law. For twe more
House Education & Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Strategic Organizing Center Health & Safety Director Frumin
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections issued the following testimony by Strategic Organizing Center Health and Safety Director Eric Frumin involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 17, 2022, entitled "Unsafe and Untenable: Examining Workplace Protections for Warehouse Workers":
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I am Eric Frumin, the Health and Safety Director for the Strategic Organizing Center. The SOC is a democratic coalition of national labor unions founded in 2005 repres more
House Education & Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Warehouse Worker Resource Center Executive Director Kaoosji
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections issued the following testimony by Warehouse Worker Resource Center Executive Director Sheheryar Kaoosji involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 17, 2022, entitled "Unsafe and Untenable: Examining Workplace Protections for Warehouse Workers":
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The Warehouse Worker Resource Center is a nonprofit organization based in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino and Riverside compose the Inland Empire, more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education & Regulation Executive Director Freedman
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation Executive Director Andrew Freedman involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level":
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As the former cannabis czar for the State of Colorado and a current policy professional having advised nearly 20 state govern more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Free Hearts Senior Legal Advisor Haynes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following written testimony by Free Hearts Senior Legal Advisor Keeda J. Haynes involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level."
Haynes is also the federal policy analyst for the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls.
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I. Introduction
My name is Kee more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Senior Policy Advisor Littlejohn (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Senior Policy Advisor Amber Littlejohn involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level":
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Good Morning. Chairman Raskin, Ranking Member Mace, and members of the Committee, thank you for the chance to appear before you to discuss more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Senior Policy Advisor Littlejohn (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Senior Policy Advisor Amber Littlejohn involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Wisely, both, the CAO Act and the SRA trigger necessary major rulemaking and promulgation deadlines over a 1- more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From R Street Institute Policy Director Snider
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following statement by Jillian Snider, policy director of criminal justice and civil liberties at the R Street Institute, involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level":
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Thank you for considering my testimony and for the invitation to speak at this hearing. My name is Jillian E. Snider more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Deputy Director Armentano
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following written testimony by National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Deputy Director Paul Armentano involving a hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level":
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For over 25 years, I have worked professionally on cannabis policy reform. I have witnessed seismic shifts in scientific, more
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Conflict Management & Peace Science Issues Research Articles in January 2023 Edition
DENTON, Texas, Nov. 26 -- Conflict Management and Peace Science, a peer-reviewed journal from the Peace Science Society that says it features causes, management and consequences of political conflict, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2023 edition:
Articles:
* The lesser evil? Experimental evidence on the strength of nuclear and chemical weapon "taboos"
* Securing guarantees: How nuclear proliferation can strengthen great power commitments
* Hitting back or more
Japanese Journal of Political Science Issues Research Articles in December 2022 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 26 -- The Japanese Journal of Political Science, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features political science research, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2022 edition:
Research Articles:
* Dyadic representation in parliamentary democracy in Japan
* What determines the relative success of different war compensation policies? Comparing three unresolved compensation issues between Japan and South Korea
* Aging and the politics of mon more
Journal of Peace Research Issues Research Articles in November 2022 Edition
OSLO, Norway, Nov. 26 -- The Journal of Peace Research, a journal that says it encourages a wide conception of peace, but focuses on the causes of violence and conflict resolution from the Peace Research Institute Oslo, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2022 edition:
Regular Articles:
* Tactics of resistance and post-conflict judicial independence
* High-risk participation: Demanding peace and justice amid criminal violence
* Does legal aid improve access t more
Journal of Public Policy Issues Research Articles in December 2022 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 26 -- The Journal of Public Policy, a peer-reviewed journal that says it applies social science theories and concepts to political, economic and social issues, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2022 edition:
Research Articles:
* Anchor management: a field experiment to encourage families to meet critical programme deadlines
* Messaging, policy and "credible" votes: do members of Congress vote differently when policy is on the line?
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American Politics Research Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2023 Edition
LONDON, England, Nov. 25 -- American Politics Research, a journal that says it disseminates theory, research and analyses in American political science, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2023 edition:
Articles:
* The Revolving Door in Judicial Politics: Former Clerks and Agenda Setting on the U.S. Supreme Court
* Politicized Battles: How Vacancies and Partisanship Influence Support for the Supreme Court
* Going Nuclear: Federalist Society Affiliated Judicial more
Comparative Political Studies Journal Issues Research Articles in Vol. 55, No. 14
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov. 25 -- Comparative Political Studies, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features social and political science on comparative politics at cross-national and intra-national levels, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 55, No. 14 edition:
Articles:
* The Politics of Legislative Expansion in Africa
* Information and Financialization: Credit Markets as a New Source of Inequality
* Social Brokerage: Accountability and the Social Life of more
