Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service which have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The War Crimes Act: Current Issues,” updated October 2, 2006.
“Honduras: Political and Economic Situation and U.S. Relations,” updated October 13, 2006.
“Argentina: Political Conditions and U.S. Relations,” updated October 12, 2006.
“Arsenic in Drinking Water: Regulatory Developments and Issues,” updated October 5, 2006.
“Defense: FY2007 Authorization and Appropriations,” updated September 5, 2006.
“North Korea: Terrorism List Removal?,” updated August 12, 2004.
“Chemical Facility Security,” updated August 2, 2006.
DOE is already very well set up to pursue an energy dominance agenda for America. There’s simply no need to waste time conducting a large-scale agency reorganization.
FAS today released permitting policy recommendations to improve talent and technology in the federal permitting process. These recommendations will address the sometimes years-long bottlenecks that prevent implementation of crucial projects, from energy to transportation.
The United States faces urgent challenges related to aging infrastructure, vulnerable energy systems, and economic competitiveness. But the permitting workforce is unprepared to implement changes. Here’s how they can improve.
S.325 would establish a clear, sustained federal governance structure for extreme heat by bringing all responsible agencies together to coordinate planning, preparedness, and response, a key recommendation of FAS’ 2025 Heat Policy Agenda.