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A Low Carbon Fuel Standard: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2021-07-07 · Reports · 8,049 words · PDF available
As part of the congressional deliberations on addressing climate change, Congress may consider policy options for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector. One of the lea...
Mens Rea: An Overview of State-of-Mind Requirements for Federal Criminal Offenses
Congressional Research Service · 2021-07-07 · Reports · 29,582 words · PDF available
The concept of mens rea, or a “guilty mind,” reflects the idea that a crime generally must consist of not only a proscribed act but also a “mental element” sufficient to warrant punishment. Three ques...