New and newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that have not been made publicly available include the following.
Does Foreign Aid Work? Efforts to Evaluate U.S. Foreign Assistance, November 19, 2012
Congressional Redistricting: An Overview, November 21, 2012
Update on Controlling Greenhouse Gases from International Aviation, November 19, 2012
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, November 16, 2012
Gangs in Central America, November 26, 2012
The Federal Food Safety System: A Primer, November 26, 2012
The President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress, November 26, 2012
Researchers have many questions about the modernization of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable aircraft and associated air-launched cruise missiles.
The decision casts uncertainty on the role of scientific and technical expertise in federal decision-making, potentially harming our nation’s ability to respond effectively
Congress should foster a more responsive and evidence-based ecosystem for GenAI-powered educational tools, ensuring that they are equitable, effective, and safe for all students.
Without independent research, we do not know if the AI systems that are being deployed today are safe or if they pose widespread risks that have yet to be discovered, including risks to U.S. national security.