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New director named to lead Congressional Research Service - Roll Call

Karen E. Donfried will take reins of what’s sometimes called Congress’ “think tank,” which has been plagued by high attrition and low morale.

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‘Teaching the Socratic method with a bullwhip’: Hill remembers Judy Schneider

Lawmakers and staffers shared their memories of the legislative legend, who taught countless people how Congress works.

Roll Call

Is Congress representative of the American people?

Congress is older, more educated, and made up of a higher share of men than the US population.

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Is home insurance getting more expensive?

The limited public data available on property insurance suggests it is getting costlier and harder to obtain.

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Nearly 66K Indians took oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report

Over 65,000 Indians became U.S. citizens in 2022, making India the second-largest source country for new American citizens.

The Hindu

Vizianagaram train accident | Report faults crew, station staff and safety lapses on train for A.P. accident

Investigation into fatal train accident in Andhra Pradesh reveals errors in train working, lack of safety features, and need for disaster response training.

The Hindu

A new era for CRS? Lawmakers propose more data, less ‘bicep work’ - Roll Call

Few people want to lug around the behemoth Constitution Annotated, and Rep. Stephanie Bice has other ideas for the embattled agency too.

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State of suspension: Lawmakers gripe about fast-tracked bills under Johnson - Roll Call

Staring down another spending deadline, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a fresh round of criticism in the House over his go-to move to pass bills.

Roll Call

I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for community radio stations

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur released revised policy guidelines for setting up Community Radio Stations (CRS) in India on the occasion of World Radio Day

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Watch live: Nasa’s SpaceX CRS-29 cargo craft undocks from space station

Watch live as Nasa’s SpaceX CRS-29 cargo craft undocks from the International Space Station (ISS) on 15 December.

The Independent UK

Child sex ratio: CRS data shows a sharp decline in Bengaluru Urban in 2022

Although Chickballapur has recorded the lowest child sex ratio at birth in 2022 at 868 (for every 1,000 males as per CRS data), it is Bengaluru Urban (including BBMP) which has seen the steepest decline of 25.2% last year in comparison to 2021. The sex ratio in this district has…

The Hindu

Railway safety panel to continue probe into train accident near Kantakapalli till November 6

Railway safety panel to continue probe into train accident near Kankatapalli till November 6. The 10-member committee of the Commission of Railway Safety will submit the reports and evidences being gathered to the Railway Board directly, says Waltair Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad.

The Hindu

How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come?

Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country

The Independent UK

How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come?

Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country

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The COVID-19 death toll in India, getting it right

Equipped with all available information, the task force will be enabled to conduct a thorough analysis using standard statistical methods that utilise empirical data

The Independent UK

How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come?

Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country

USAFacts

Modernizing the Congressional Research Service: USAFacts proposes transformative reforms

Five ways the Congressional Research Service can evolve traditional reporting methods through utilizing data provision.

The Hindu

Iron Dome | Israel’s missile defence shield

The Hindu Profiles on October 14, 2023 | Iron Dome is a short-range anti-rocket system used by Israel to defend against aerial attacks. It has an interception rate of 97%, and is part of a four-layered air defence network. The U.S. has provided $3B for Iron Dome, and it is…

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As lawmakers eye regulation, AI could reshape Congress itself - Roll Call

“I understand the fear,” Speaker Kevin McCarthy said at this year’s Congressional Hackathon. But AI is poised to change how the House works.

The Independent UK

London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport

The 2023 TCS London Marathon has been awarded gold certification following an assessment of its approach to social and environmental impacts.

Radio France Internationale

France sends elite police unit to Marseille in bid to quell drug violence

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin on Thursday announced that a unit from the elite CRS 8 police force that specialises in fighting urban violence is to be deployed to Marseille. The southern port has been plagued by gang violence over control of the city's drug trade.

The Hindu

Explained | Proposed amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act

The Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 26. We examine what changes are proposed by it and how it may impact the Indian population at large.

The Hindu

Balasore train accident could have been averted by running checks: Commission of Rail Safety report

An undetected fault in wiring in the location box near Bahanaga Bazaar Railway Station that had not been noticed by Signal and Telecom (S&T) staff in the past five years led to the deadly triple train collision in Odisha. Installed at a distance of two to five kilometres usually, a…

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‘Human error’ led to Balasore train tragedy, says report, pins fault on Signal & Telecommunication department

Lapses at multiple levels in the signalling and telecommunication (S&T) department led to the Balasore train accident on June 2, which left 291 dead and more than 900 injured, the Commission of Railway Safety said in its report submitted to the Railway Ministry last week.

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Is the Indian Railways stretched beyond its capacity?

A discussion on safety, overcrowding and maintenance works following the Balasore accident

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