Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily to the public include the following (all pdf).
“North Korea: Legislative Basis for U.S. Economic Sanctions,” September 29, 2010.
“China’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: Developments and Policy Implications,” September 23, 2010.
“Defense: FY2011 Authorization and Appropriations,” September 17, 2010.
“Federal Conspiracy Law: A Brief Overview,” April 30, 2010.
The United States Air Force has forward deployed about one-third of its B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, or about half the B-2s considered fully operational at any given time.
Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of injury and death and innovations in the built environment can save money and lives.
By requiring all states to conduct flood infrastructure vulnerability assessments (FIVAs), the federal government can limit its financial liability while advancing a more efficient and effective model of flood resilience that puts states and localities at the fore.
FAS is invested in seeing more students gain science and technology skills and enter STEM careers, both for students and for our country’s competitive advantage.