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A Primer on Science Policy, and More from CRS

04.22.08 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

The basic structures and procedures of science and technology policymaking are presented in detail in a new report from the Congressional Research Service. See “Science and Technology Policymaking: A Primer” (pdf), April 18, 2008.

Other noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available online include the following (all pdf).

“Information Security and Data Breach Notification Safeguards,” updated April 3, 2008.

“Congressional Oversight of Intelligence: Current Structure and Alternatives,” updated April 1, 2008.

“Data Mining and Homeland Security: An Overview,” updated April 3, 2008.

“Security Implications of Taiwan’s Presidential Election of March 2008,” April 4, 2008.