Federal Support for Academic Research, and More from CRS
Recent reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Federal Support for Academic Research,” June 17, 2011
“Financial Aid for Students: Print and Web Guides,” June 24, 2011
“Patent Reform in the 112th Congress: Innovation Issues,” June 30, 2011
“Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: An Overview and Resources for Outreach and Management,” July 5, 2011
“Real Earnings, Health Insurance and Pension Coverage, and the Distribution of Earnings, 1979-2009,” July 6, 2011
“Challenge to the Boeing-Airbus Duopoly in Civil Aircraft: Issues for Competitiveness,” July 25, 2011
“Statutory Limits on Total Spending as a Method of Budget Control,” July 26, 2011
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.