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CRS – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: A Primer, August 1, 2012 “The United States is widely believed to perform poorly in STEM education. However, the data paint a complicated picture. By some measures, U.S. students appear to be doing quite well. For example, overall graduate enrollments in science and engineering (S&E) grew …
GAO Mission and Operations – Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment, GAO-12-988CG, Aug 4, 2012 Students with Disabilities – Better Federal Coordination Could Lessen Challenges in the Transition from High School, GAO-12-594, July 12, 2012 Telecommunications – Exposure and Testing Requirements for Mobile Phones Should Be Reassessed, GAO-12-771, July 24, 2012
Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF): Summary and Issue Overview, by Nina M. Serafino. Specialist in International Security Affairs. August 1, 2012 “The GSCF provides resources for training and other support to enable foreign military and security forces to conduct security and counterterrorism operations and participate in coalition operations, as well as for justice sector, rule …
U.S.-China Relations: Policy Issues, Susan V. Lawrence, Specialist in Asian Affairs. David MacDonald, Research Associate. August 2, 2012 “While working with China to revive the global economy, the United States has also wrestled with how to persuade China to address economic policies the United States sees as denying a level playing field to U.S. firms …
Drought expands to cover nearly 63% of the Lower 48; wildfires consume 2 million acres: “The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during July was 77.6°F, 3.3°F above the 20th century average, marking the hottest July and the hottest month on record for the nation. The previous warmest July for the nation was July 1936 …
