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Bioterrorism, Changes in the Arctic, and More from CRS

04.02.10 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New Congressional Research Service reports obtained by Secrecy News that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf):

“Federal Efforts to Address the Threat of Bioterrorism: Selected Issues for Congress,” March 18, 2010.

“Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress,” March 30, 2010.

“Deforestation and Climate Change,” March 24, 2010.

“The Impact of Major Legislation on Budget Deficits: 2001 to 2009,” March 23, 2010.

“GAO Bid Protests: An Overview of Timeframes and Procedures,” March 15, 2010.

“GAO Bid Protests: Trends, Analysis, and Options for Congress,” February 11, 2009.

“The Future of U.S. Trade Policy: An Analysis of Issues and Options for the 111th Congress,” March 24, 2010.

“Europe’s Preferential Trade Agreements: Status, Content, and Implications,” March 22, 2010.

“F-35 Alternate Engine Program: Background and Issues for Congress,” March 22, 2010.

“Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive,” April 1, 2010.

A bill on government transparency that was introduced by Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) last week would finally make all non-confidential CRS reports publicly available online. There must have been a dozen such proposals that have been introduced in Congress over the last 15 years without effect, and it is not clear whether the latest iteration will fare any better.