WASHINGTON, July 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41153) on July 2, 2025, entitled "Changes in the Arctic - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 8) * * * Arctic Council The Arctic Council, created in 1996, is the leading international forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic. Its founding document is the Ottawa Declaration of September 19, 1996, a joint declaration (not a treaty) signed by representatives   more

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Compotech Inc., Brewer, Maine, challenging the terms of a U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research Phase II solicitation. Compotech had argued that the solicitation's requirement for unique signatures from both a customer and an end-user on a mandatory customer memorandum was unduly restrictive and immaterial. The protest, filed under topic AFX24.5 concerning innovative defense-related dual purpose  more

WASHINGTON, July 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48589) on July 2, 2025, entitled "U.S. Retail Food Price Data: Frequently Asked Questions and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analyst Christine Whitt. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY U.S. consumers, particularly low-income consumers, may face challenges during periods of rising food prices. Policymakers may find it helpful to understand federal sources for U.S. retail food price   more