Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in education, research, science, agriculture, immigration, energy, environment, natural resources, and intellectual property. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm […]
Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in education, research, science, agriculture, energy, environment and natural resources, and intellectual property. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm […]
In this post, see Secretary Chu’s letter to DOE staff and an article from The Washington Post on Secretary Chu’s tenure. Letter from Secretary Steven Chu to Energy Department Employees Announcing His Decision Not to Serve a Second Term Dear Colleagues: Serving the country as Secretary of Energy, and working alongside such an extraordinary team […]
Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in education, research, science, agriculture, energy, environment and natural resources, and intellectual property. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm […]
President Obama released his plan for comprehensive immigration reform. As expected, it contains many of the same elements as the bipartisan Senate blueprint released yesterday and summarized in the posting Immigration and Education in the Spotlight. The fact sheet is below and available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/01/29/fact-sheet-fixing-our-broken-immigration-system-so-everyone-plays-rules Some key highlights for higher education and entrepreneurship include: “Staple” […]
Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in education, research, science, agriculture, energy, environment and natural resources, and intellectual property. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm […]
President Obama’s Inaugural Speech marked a dramatic change in the President’s demeanor and resolve on key issues. Will his willingness to take the lead and advocate for sustainable energy, climate change, and immigration reform succeed? I will keep you posted. His entire speech is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/01/21/inaugural-address-president-barack-obama President Obama’s comments on some key issues: Energy: “The path towards […]
Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in education, research, science, agriculture, energy, environment and natural resources, and intellectual property. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm […]
Congress has less than two months to pass legislation to avoid sequestration. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance for federal agencies given the potential for sequestration (or cuts) to government spending. The memorandum is published below, but some highlights include: Sequestration was delayed until March 1, 2013 and the CR expires on […]
Special Blog Posting The US Supreme Court Upholds Obama Administration’s Policy on Funding for Embryonic Stem Cells. See below an article on the Supreme Court’s decision from LA Times and the statement by NIH Director Collins. 1. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obama stem cell policy By David G. Savage, January 7, 2013 WASHINGTON — The […]
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