The Congressional Research Service, at congressional direction, does not permit direct public access to its products. Members of the public must connive or contrive to gain such access. So we do.
Some recent CRS reports that caught our eye include these (all pdf).
“Presidential Claims of Executive Privilege: History, Law, Practice and Recent Developments,” updated July 5, 2007.
“The Palestinian Territories: Background and U.S. Relations,” July 5, 2007.
“Restructuring EPA’s Libraries: Background and Issues for Congress,” updated June 15, 2007.
“U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress,” updated June 28, 2007.
“Airborne Laser (ABL): Issues for Congress,” updated July 9, 2007.
There is no better time to re-invigorate America’s innovation edge by investing in R&D to create and capture “industries of the future,” re-shoring capital and expertise, and working closely with allies to expand our capabilities while safeguarding those technologies that are critical to our security.
Russia currently maintains nearly 5,460 nuclear warheads, with an estimated 1,718 deployed. This represents a slight decrease in total warheads from previous years but still positions Russia as the world’s largest nuclear power alongside the United States.
The stakes are high: how we manage this convergence will influence not only the pace of technological innovation but also the equity and sustainability of our energy future.
We’re launching an initiative to connect scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals who recently departed federal service with emerging innovation ecosystems across the country that need their expertise.