Newly updated reports of interest from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Egypt: The January 25 Revolution and Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy,” February 11, 2011.
“Amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Set to Expire February 28, 2011,” February 10, 2011 (a three month extension until May 27, 2011 was passed by Congress last week).
“Intelligence Identities Protection Act,” January 28, 2011.
“Closing the Guantanamo Detention Center: Legal Issues,” February 11, 2011.
“Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration,” January 20, 2011.
“Foreign Aid: An Introduction to U.S. Programs and Policy,” February 10, 2011.
By advocating for the integration of technology-focused green jobs within federal initiatives, there is an opportunity to broaden the talent pool and harness the potential of emerging technologies to tackle pressing environmental issues.
“We really wanted a range of perspectives – specifically from voices that have been traditionally left out of the conversation”
The joint advocacy effort calls for the establishment of an effective AI governance framework through NIST, including technical standards, test methods, and objective evaluation techniques for the emerging technology.
Understanding the implications of climate change in agriculture and forestry is crucial for our nation to forge ahead with effective strategies and outcomes.