Noteworthy new reports of the Congressional Research Service on national security, foreign policy and other topics include the following (all pdf).
“Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy,” updated June 8, 2007.
“Navy Role in Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) — Background and Issues for Congress,” updated April 16, 2007.
“Turkey’s 2007 Elections: Crisis of Identity and Power,” June 12, 2007.
“The Quasi Government: Hybrid Organizations with Both Government and Private Sector Legal Characteristics,” updated February 13, 2007.
While the U.S. has made significant advancements and remained a global leader in biotechnology over the past decade, the next four years will be critical in determining whether it can sustain that leadership.
As the efficacy of environmental laws has waned, so has their durability. What was once a broadly shared goal – protecting Americans from environmental harm – is now a political football, with rules that whipsaw back and forth depending on who’s in charge.
It takes the average person over 9 hours and costs $160 to file taxes each year. IRS Direct File meant it didn’t have to.
It’s paramount to balance both innovation capabilities and risk as we work towards ensuring that the U.S. bioeconomy is a priority area for both the Nation and for National Security.