NEW YORK, June 17 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release:
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ACM to Publish Renowned Logic Programming Journal
Entire TPLP Archive Will Now Be Open Access Via the ACM Digital Library
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ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, and ALP, the Association for Logic Programming, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a long-term publishing agreement for the official ALP journal, Theory and Practice of Logic Programming (TPLP). Effec more
Mavenir Collaborates With Red Hat to Launch Integrated AI Platform to Turn Operators Into AI Service Providers
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 17 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release:
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Mavenir Collaborates With Red Hat to Launch Integrated AI Platform to Turn Operators Into AI Service Providers
Purpose-built platform for network operators enables sovereign on-premises AI, operator-built SLMs, policy-governed access to frontier models, and zero trust AI security, all on a single token charging and service assu more
Southwest Airlines Partners With Amazon Web Services to Accelerate AI Capabilities and Technology Modernization
DALLAS, Texas, June 17 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release:
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Southwest Airlines Partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Accelerate AI Capabilities and Technology Modernization
Southwest to transition to a cloud-based, AI-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028
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NEW YORK - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, more
Battelle Funds 16 Central Ohio STEM Programs Serving 14,000 Youth
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release:
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Battelle Funds 16 Central Ohio STEM Programs Serving 14,000 Youth
Sixteen Central Ohio nonprofits will receive $968,000 through the 2026 Battelle Central Ohio STEM Grants, expanding high-impact science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for more than 14,000 students and 1,400 educators across the region.
The 2026 awards lift Battelle's more
Mavenir First Major Network Software Vendor to Receive 5G Packet Core Network Function Certification Under Germany's BSI NESAS Scheme
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 15 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release:
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Mavenir First Major Network Software Vendor to Receive 5G Packet Core Network Function Certification Under Germany's BSI NESAS Scheme
Mavenir, the software company building Cloud-Native, AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced to be the first tier-1 telecommunications infrastructure software provider to receive the BSI NE more
Paychex Recognized as a Top WorkTech Company by Time
ROCHESTER, New York, June 15 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release:
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Paychex Recognized as a Top WorkTech Company by TIME
Inaugural list honors companies that are shaping how people and organizations work
* Paychex named a leading HCM provider to TIME's America's Top WorkTech Companies 2026 List
* List identifies the most impactful and financially strong more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule."
The report is written by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler and health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Since 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published an annual im more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
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Discussion of HHS's Justifications
Comparison of the U.S. Vaccination Schedule with Those of Other Countries
An individual country's public health system may weigh a range of factors when determining and developing vaccine recommendations. These considerations for a specific vaccine recommendation more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
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Potential Implications of the Revised Schedule
As mentioned at the beginning of this report, a federal district court stayed the 2026 revised childhood immunization schedule in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Kennedy, meaning that the effective date of the revised schedule is postponed while the more
China's Role in the International Financial Institutions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48983) entitled "China's Role in the International Financial Institutions" by international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
China and the IFIs: Key Policy Issues ... 1
Historical Context ... 2
China as a Recipient of Development Assistance ... 4
China's Representation at the IFIs ... 7
PRC Firms and MDB Procurement ... 12
Selected Policy more
Economic Forecasts & Projections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Economic Forecasts and Projections: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenges, and estimating the effec more
Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12696) by energy policy specialist Michael Ratner.
Here are excerpts:
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Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices
The U.S./Israel military operations against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026, quickly raised the specter of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf for the transit of natural gas, oil, and other commodities. Approximate more
Stewardship End Result Contracting - Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11179) by natural resources policy specialist Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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Stewardship End Result Contracting: Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
Stewardship end result contracting, often called stewardship contracting, is a Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contracting and cooperative mechanism that allows these agencies to combine more
Syria & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11930) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Syria and U.S. Policy
Syria is in the midst of a political transition shaped by the legacies of decades of authoritarian rule and more than a decade of unrest and conflict that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians from 2011 through 2024. Ahmed Al Sharaa, who more
Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48962) on June 9, 2026, entitled "Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury: Background and Observations" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
As of December 31, 2025, the Department of Education's (ED's) portfolio of defaulted federal student loans comprises loans of about 7.8 million borrowers (about 1 more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027" by William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump's Administration released its budget request for FY2027, including $118.39 billion in total budget authority for the Department of Homeland more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Component-Level Analysis
Law Enforcement Operational Components (Title II)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Figure 3. CBP Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the CBP Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Support Components (Title IV)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Figure 22. USCIS Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the USCIS Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the U.S.
Government: Appendi more
FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13245) by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications are increasingly used in health care, including for financial, administrative, and clinical purposes. They hold the promise of increased efficiency, improved quality of care, and better health outcomes, while simultaneously challengin more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards: Other than Full and Open Competition" by Dominick A. Fiorentino, government organization and management analyst and David H. Carpenter, legislative attorney.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the context of federal procurement, Congress has long been interested in the view that increased competition among potential vendors could resu more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other than Full and Open Competition:"
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Agency Justifications of Noncompetitive Contract Awards
Although agencies have discretion to use noncompetitive procedures in certain circumstances, CICA requires that agencies justify their actions in writing./78 In contrast to D&Fs, which are required to supp more
Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
Here are excerpts:
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Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
On June 4, 2026, Colombian authorities certified the results of a May 31 first-round presidential election in which right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella exceeded expectations, garnering 44% of the vote to finish ahead of left-wing se more
Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48976) entitled "Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding" by senior research librarian Ada S. Cornell:
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SUMMARY
This report provides information and resources to assist congressional offices with responding to constituent questions about federal funding for local organizations that provide behavioral health services. Constituent organizations supporting behavior more
Defense Primer - Arlington National Cemetery Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11362) by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a military cemetery administered by the Office of Army Cemeteries. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was created in 1864 during the Civil War from 200 acres of plantation land that once belonged to George Wash more
European Parliament & U.S. Interests Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11211) by section research manager Kristin Archick.
Here are excerpts:
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The European Parliament and U.S. Interests
A Key EU Institution
The European Parliament (EP) is the only directly elected institution of the 27-country European Union (EU). The EP's current 720 members represent the EU's roughly 450 million citizens. The EP has accumulated more power over time (most more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during the pendency of their removal proceedings, so more
Russian Military Activities in Asia - Combined Military Exercises & Patrols Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48978) entitled "Russian Military Activities in Asia: Combined Military Exercises and Patrols" by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and
European affairs analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Historically, Russia has claimed a role as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a policy by which Russia would seek to emphasize and further develop e more
U.S.-South Korea Alliance - Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13246) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Issues for Congress
Overview
The U.S.-South Korea (Republic of Korea, or ROK) alliance dates to the 1950-1953 Korean War, during which more than 36,000 Americans died in-theater helping South Korea repel an invasion by North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends and Policy Options" by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203). Dodd-Frank specified that the more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends and Policy Options:"
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Policy Options and Legislation: 119th Congress
Since the creation of the CFPB, Members of Congress have continued to debate various policy options regarding the funding structure and other aspects of the agency in order to either further strengthen its more
Iraq Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10404) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Iraq
The Republic of Iraq (Figure 1) sits at a crossroad in the Middle East region, with ties to Iran, Turkey, the Levant, and the Arabian Peninsula that shape Iraqi interests, create constraints and opportunities, and attract intervention. In May 2026, Shia Arab businessman Ali Al Za more
Researching Critical Minerals - Selected Resources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48974) entitled "Researching Critical Minerals: Selected Resources" by research librarians Michael P. Jourdan and Emily N. Peterson:
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SUMMARY
The demand for critical minerals and rare earth elements is increasing due to their applications in various advanced and emerging technologies, including batteries, semiconductors, medical equipment, solar and wind energy systems, and certain milita more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands" by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has shown interest in protecting lives and property from catastrophic wildfires and in protecting electric grid reliability. Electric power line rights-of-way (hereinafter, power more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands:"
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BLM-Specific Regulations and Policies
BLM regulates power line ROWs as part of its ROW program under FLPMA./78 BLM requires plans or agreements from operators for all new, renewed, or amended power line ROWs./79 BLM's regulations specify more
Direct Loan Program - Student Loan Repayment Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13243) by education policy analyst Rita R. Zota.
Here are excerpts:
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Direct Loan Program: Student Loan Repayment Plans
When an individual borrows from the Direct Loan program, they assume a contractual obligation to repay that debt over a period of time that may span a decade or more. While borrowers are required to make payments on a monthly basis, they may currently choo more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ac more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Legal Issues:"
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FERPA Exceptions
The statute also contains numerous exceptions that allow for disclosure of student education records in certain situations. While the carve-out for directory information allows for disclosure as a general matter (provided schools satisfy the notice requirement), more
FEMA's Emergency Food & Shelter Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12026) by Elizabeth M. Webster, emergency
management and disaster recovery specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides supplemental grants to local government and nonprofit organizations to support and expand existing programs that aid more
Health Savings Account Contributions - By the Numbers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13244) by health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and research assistant Alice Y. Choi.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Savings Account Contributions: By the Numbers
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account that eligible individuals can use to save and pay for qualified medical expenses. Eligibility to contribute to an HSA is generally associated with e more
Major Railroad Mergers & Acquisitions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13242) by transportation policy specialists Ben Goldman and John Frittelli.
Here are excerpts:
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Major Railroad Mergers and Acquisitions
On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) announced that it had agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). If the transaction is approved, it would reduce the number of U.S. Class I railroads - defined as having annual operating more
Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11045) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead
Since the 1990s, concerns have persisted about sea lion predation on salmonids (i.e., salmon and steelhead trout [steelhead; Oncorhynchus mykiss]) and certain other fishes, including in the Columbia River and Puget Sound. Managemen more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatility under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The CAA more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Western Alliance Bancorporation Advocates Targeted Revisions to Federal Regulatory Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Western Alliance Bancorporation, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regarding the proposed changes to the Regulatory Capital Rule and the Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets. The letter outlines seven focused recommendations aimed at better aligning regulatory capital requirements with the econ more
Tipoffs: Iran
Article 19: China - Respect Academic Freedom, Release Myanmar Researcher U Min Zin
LONDON, England, June 20 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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China: Respect academic freedom, release Myanmar researcher U Min Zin
On 3 June 2026, Min Zin, a US citizen and founder of the Myanmar-focused think tank ISP-Myanmar, which conducts research on China's coercive influence in Myanmar as part of its work, was detained upon arrival at the airport in Yunnan province after traveling there on invitation of more