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.
As humans expand our geographic reach, encroach on untouched natural territories, and interact more with animal populations, we will encounter novel zoonotic diseases that threaten the human body. The sooner we act to address these risks, the better.
This report serves as a landscape assessment and toolbox from which local governments can negotiate an informed position when it comes to the levers available to them and includes a first-of-its kind analysis of eight executed community benefits agreements.
When a hurricane hits, it’s all hands on deck – that goes for federal data, too. Pulling back from our investments in timely, accurate, and accessible public data will only make us less prepared and put us all at greater risk.
This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even less information to deliver better health outcomes for all Americans.