Some new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Tsunami Detection and Warnings for the United States,” May 28, 2008.
“Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer,” May 20, 2008.
“Nanotechnology and U.S. Competitiveness: Issues and Options,” May 15, 2008.
“The Army’s M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress,” May 30, 2008.
“Tuberculosis: International Efforts and Issues for Congress,” updated May 1, 2008.
“Russia’s Economic Performance and Policies and Their Implications for the United States,” May 30, 2008.
What if low trust was not a given? Or, said another way: what if we had the power to improve trust in government – what would that world look like?
“One in three Americans report being personally affected by extreme weather in just the past two years – illustrating that extreme weather has become extremely common,” said Dr. Hannah Safford.
Datasets and variables that do not align with Administration priorities, or might reflect poorly on Administration policy impacts, seem to be especially in the cross-hairs.
One month of a government shutdown is in the books, but how many more months will (or can) it go? Congress is paralyzed, but there are a few spasms of activity around healthcare and the prospects of a continuing resolution to punt this fight out until January or later.