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April 22nd is Earth Day! 

First designated in 1970, Earth Day was created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson as a way to address concerns surrounding the growing industrial pollution in America. Prior to 1970, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and it was perfectly legal. Consequently, Nelson sought to capitalize on student anti-war protests by organizing campus teach-ins to raise awareness on environmental issues as well. It was ultimately a successful endeavor, as these teach-ins and demonstrations forced the issue onto the national agenda. By December 1970, Congress had authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

While environmental activism and policy making are essential parts of building a more sustainable and eco-friendly future, individual actions still greatly impact our environment as well. Therefore, many of the documents curated for our display aim to help individuals become more environmentally conscious in their own personal lives. From at-home recycling to community clean-up efforts, there are plenty of easy ways to better invest in our planet.

We invite you now to browse some of our department’s resources and commemorative display as we celebrate Earth Day 2025! The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with a pamphlet and 8-page bibliography for more information. 

 

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U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 26, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12534)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  by Kavya Sekar

U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 20, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12241)

U.S. Agency for International Development: An Overview  by Emily M. McCabe 

U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 14, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10261)

Gender and School Sports: Federal Action and Legal Challenges to State Laws  by Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley

U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 11, 2025 (CRS REPORT, R48448)

Congressional and Presidential Authority to Impose Import Tariffs  by Christopher T. Zirpoli

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 27, 2025  (CRS REPORT, R48435)

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U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 26, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12515)

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U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 26, 2025  (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10482)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends, and Policy Options  by Karl E. Schneider, Graham C. Tufts, and Baird Webel 

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 24, 2025  (CRS REPORT, R48295 )

Enforcement of Court Orders Against the Executive Branch  by Joanna R. Lampe 

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 20, 2025  (CRS LEGAL SIDEBAR, LS11271)

Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative.  

The White House. EXECUTIVE ORDER (Feb. 19, 2025)

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Acts: Recent Events and Background  by R. Eric Petersen

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 18, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12911)

The Alien Enemy Act: History and Potential Use to Remove Members of International Criminal Cartels  by Jennifer K. Elsea

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 18, 2025 (CRS LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11269)

U.S. Department of Education: Background and Statutorily Established Officers, Positions, and Offices  by Henry B. Hogue and Rebecca R. Skinner

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 14, 2025 (CRS REPORT, R48425)

Reductions in Force (RIFs): An Overview  by Taylor N. Riccard

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 13, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12908)

Rescission of Executive Order 11246 “Equal Employment Opportunity”: Legal Implications  by David H. Carpenter and Abigail A. Graber

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 12, 2025 (CRS LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11268)

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Executive Order: Early Implementation  by Clinton T. Brass and Dominick A. Fiorentino

U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 6, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN124936)