Newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“China’s Currency: Economic Issues and Options for U.S. Trade Policy,” updated January 9, 2008.
“Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy,” updated January 14, 2008.
“Future of the Balkans and U.S. Policy Concerns,” updated January 10, 2008.
“Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy,” updated January 11, 2008.
“Pakistan-U.S. Relations,” updated January 11, 2008.
“North Korea: Terrorism List Removal?,” updated January 14, 2008.
“Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe,” updated January 9, 2008.
“Freedom of Information Act Amendments: 110th Congress,” updated January 7, 2008.
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.