Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf):
“China’s ‘Soft Power’ in Southeast Asia,” January 4, 2008.
“How Crime in the United States Is Measured,” January 3, 2008.
“Democracy Promotion: Cornerstone of U.S. Foreign Policy?,” December 26, 2007.
As the efficacy of environmental laws has waned, so has their durability. What was once a broadly shared goal – protecting Americans from environmental harm – is now a political football, with rules that whipsaw back and forth depending on who’s in charge.
It takes the average person over 9 hours and costs $160 to file taxes each year. IRS Direct File meant it didn’t have to.
It’s paramount to balance both innovation capabilities and risk as we work towards ensuring that the U.S. bioeconomy is a priority area for both the Nation and for National Security.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act.