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This brief revolves around the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the following consequences on Legislation.
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The Invisible Workload of Grief: Student Bereavement Administrative Burdens
Elizabeth Wang
April 14, 2026
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This brief examines recent changes to U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and their implications for vehicle affordability, household fuel costs, and transportation emissions. It evaluates the tradeoffs between reducing regulatory burdens on consumers and manufacturers and maintaining long-term fuel-efficiency and emissions goals, and outlines policy options.
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School nurses provide essential health services to students, yet access to full-time school nursing remains uneven across the United States. Rural schools and districts with limited resources face particular staffing challenges. This brief examines the causes and consequences of school nurse shortages, evaluates existing federal and state responses, and considers policies that could expand sustainable access to school nursing services.
