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Domestic Content Requirements for Electricity Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Congressional Research Service · 2025-01-16 · Reports · 9,939 words · PDF available
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. 117-169) modified or enacted four tax credits for the generation of electricity from renewable or “clean” sources. The modified tax credits—the energy in...
Homeowners Insurance and California Wildfires
Congressional Research Service · 2025-01-16 · Posts · 1,049 words · PDF available
Insurance premiums for homeowners across the United States have significantly increased over the past few years, with some homeowners encountering difficulties in obtaining insurance. While such marke...
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): FAQ
Congressional Research Service · 2025-01-16 · Resources · 1,598 words · PDF available
What is the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)? GSP is a trade preference program that provided nonreciprocal, duty-free treatment for certain U.S. imports from eligible developing countries. GSP...
Tribal Lands: Overview and Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service · 2025-01-16 · Reports · 13,259 words · PDF available
Throughout history, the United States has established or changed the status of lands associated with federally recognized Tribes (Tribes). Many Tribes have associated lands (tribal lands), including t...
An encounter with Jimmy Carter: Unveiling the Worldwide Governance Indicators
Brookings Institution · 2025-01-16 · Article · 14,325 words · PDF available
Daniel Kaufmann reflects on an encounter with Jimmy Carter that helped launch the Worldwide Governance Indicators.
How can government use AI systems better?
Brookings Institution · 2025-01-16 · Article · 1,361 words · PDF available
If governments are to harness AI's transformative potential, they must prioritize transparency, mitigate risk, and preserve a vital role for human decisionmaking.
The case for consent in the AI data gold rush
Brookings Institution · 2025-01-16 · Article · 94,663 words · PDF available
Courtney Radsch examines how AI competition has changed web scraping consent norms, calling for an opt-in standard to protect publishers.
California’s Politicians Didn’t Start the Fires. They Made Them Worse
Heritage Foundation · 2025-01-16 · Commentary · 941 words
COMMENTARY BYDiana Furchtgott-Roth@DFR_EconomicsDirector, Center for Energy, Climate, and EnvironmentDiana is Director of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment and the Herbert and Joyce Morg...
5 Things Pete Hegseth Could Do if He Is Confirmed
Heritage Foundation · 2025-01-16 · Commentary · 998 words
COMMENTARY BYWilson Beaver@WilsonCBeaverSenior Policy Advisor, Allison Center for National SecurityWilson is a Senior Policy Advisor for Defense Budgeting and NATO Policy at The Heritage Foundation.P...
The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System: Understanding the Data
Congressional Research Service · 2025-01-16 · Posts · 1,038 words · PDF available
In general, vaccines undergo rigorous testing for safety through clinical trials before they are licensed (i.e., approved) or authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These trials...
January 2025 Los Angeles County Wildfires
Congressional Research Service · 2025-01-16 · Resources · 1,538 words · PDF available
Introduction Starting on January 7, 2025, 10 wildfires—the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Woodley, Lidia, Sunset, Kenneth, Archer, Auto, and Little Mountain Fires—began in Los Angeles (LA) County, Californi...