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Federal Land Designations: A Brief Guide
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-19 · Reports · 7,337 words · PDF available
This report provides a brief guide to selected titles—such as national park, national wildlife refuge, national monument, national conservation area, national recreation area, and others—that Congress...
The SBA’s Small Business Development Centers Program
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-19 · Resources · 1,512 words · PDF available
Overview The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate...
Commercial Space Launch and the April 2023 Starship Mishap
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-19 · Resources · 1,607 words · PDF available
The commercial space industry, including the launch sector, has been expanding rapidly (see Figure 1). A mishap during a test of a new rocket in April 2023 has drawn congressional attention to issues ...
Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: FY2024
Congressional Research Service · 2023-05-19 · Reports · 26,852 words · PDF available
The U.S. government supports a broad range of scientific and engineering research and development (R&D). Its purposes include addressing national defense, health, safety, the environment, and energy s...