Notable new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made widely available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions,” updated October 11, 2007.
“U.S.-China Counterterrorism Cooperation: Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated October 10, 2007.
“Mexico’s Drug Cartels,” October 16, 2007.
“Burma-U.S. Relations,” updated October 4, 2007.
“The Export Administration Act: Evolution, Provisions, and Debate,” updated September 28, 2007.
“Status of a Member of the House Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony,” updated October 5, 2007:
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.