What Makes Wireless Work? Explaining Spectrum Allocation
Energy & Utilities Technology
Wireless technologies such as cell phones, bluetooth, and the WiFi operate on the electromagnetic spectrum. With the growing digital economy, consumers and businesses rely on spectrum bandwidth more than ever. Policymakers continue to confront hard questions of how to regulate spectrum use while ensuring fair access and reliable service.
Forgiving Student Debt
Financial Services Workforce
Student debt forgiveness refers to the cancellation of all or part of a borrower’s student loan debt by the government or another lending institution. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who have taken loans to finance their education.
The Community Reinvestment Act
Financial Services
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), enacted in 1977, is a landmark piece of legislation to ensure banks and financial institutions serve the credit needs of all communities, including low and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods.
The Stability of Stablecoin
Financial Services
Acting as a bridge between the established financial system and the rising crypto economy, stablecoins hold the potential to revolutionize digital commerce, offering swift, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for various financial services.
The Federal Role in Education: A Guide to Federal Student Aid
Financial Services Workforce
Federal student aid in the United States plays a pivotal role in enabling millions of students to pursue higher education each year. Administered by the U.S. Department of Education, federal student aid encompasses grants, loans, and work-study programs designed to help students cover the costs of tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other educational expenses.
Liquified Natural Gas
Climate & Sustainability Energy & Utilities
Liquified natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, to about -260° Fahrenheit, for shipping and storage. This process significantly reduces its volume, making storing and transporting over long distances easier and more economical.
Navigating the FDA’s Regulatory Path for Sunscreen
Health Care
Sunscreens have long been a consumer go-to for the prevention of sun damage and skin cancer across the globe. In recent years, the FDA has taken steps to modernize sunscreen regulations to address concerns over ingredient safety and efficacy.
The State of Data Privacy
Technology
Data privacy, sometimes known as information privacy, pertains to the proper handling of sensitive data, including personal data, along with other confidential information such as financial and intellectual property data. It ensures compliance with regulations and safeguards the confidentiality and integrity of the data.