Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress,” updated June 26, 2008.
“Department of Justice (DOJ) Appropriations for FY2008 and FY2009,” June 10, 2008.
“A Brief History of Veterans’ Education Benefits and Their Value,” June 25, 2008.
“Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007,” June 13, 2008.
“Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress,” June 27, 2008.
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.