Some recent publications of the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Conventional Warheads For Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues for Congress,” updated February 9, 2007.
“The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center: Issues for Congress,” updated February 15, 2007.
“National Security Surveillance Act of 2006: S. 3886, Title II (S. 2453 as Reported Out of the Senate Judiciary Committee,” updated January 18, 2007.
“Active Military Sonar and Marine Mammals: Events and References,” updated February 12, 2007.
“U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement,” updated January 31, 2007.
The United States needs a strategic investment fund (SIF) to shepherd promising technologies in nationally vital sectors through the valley of death.
Standardizing support for Accessibility & Accommodations in federally funded research efforts would open opportunities for disabled scientists and their research programs.
The incoming administration must act to address bias in medical technology at the development, testing and regulation, and market-deployment and evaluation phases.
Increasingly, U.S. national security priorities depend heavily on bolstering the energy security of key allies, including developing and emerging economies. But U.S. capacity to deliver this investment is hamstrung by critical gaps in approach, capability, and tools.