Noteworthy publications from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“India-U.S. Relations,” updated August 12, 2008.
“Pakistan-U.S. Relations,” updated August 25, 2008.
“Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy,” updated August 1, 2008.
“Latin America: Terrorism Issues,” updated August 27, 2008.
“Iraq and Al Qaeda,” updated August 15, 2008.
“Congressional Influence on Rulemaking and Regulation Through Appropriations Restrictions,” updated August 5, 2008.
“Congressional Intervention in the Administrative Process: Legal and Ethical Considerations,” September 25, 2003.
“Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: New Independent Agency Status,” updated July 21, 2008.
On August 19, President Bush announced the nomination of James X. Dempsey, the vice president of the Center for Democracy and Technology, a leading civil liberties organization, to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
The current wildfire management system is inadequate in the face of increasingly severe and damaging wildfires. Change is urgently needed
While it seems that the current political climate may not incentivize the use of evidence-based data sources for decision making, those of us who are passionate about ensuring results for the American people will continue to firmly stand on the belief that learning agendas are a crucial component to successfully navigate a changing future.
In recent months, we’ve seen much of these decades’ worth of progress erased. Contracts for evaluations of government programs were canceled, FFRDCs have been forced to lay off staff, and federal advisory committees have been disbanded.
This report outlines a framework relying on “Cooperative Technical Means” for effective arms control verification based on remote sensing, avoiding on-site inspections but maintaining a level of transparency that allows for immediate detection of changes in nuclear posture or a significant build-up above agreed limits.