Some recently updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force: Historical Background and Legal Implications,” updated March 8, 2007.
“The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA),” updated January 25, 2007.
“Homeland Security: Compendium of Recommendations Relevant to House Committee Organization and Analysis of Considerations for the House, and 109th and 110th Congresses Epilogue,” updated March 2, 2007.
“Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances,” updated February 27, 2007.
“Kosovo and U.S. Policy,” updated February 27, 2007.
“Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy,” updated March 19, 2007.
The United States needs a strategic investment fund (SIF) to shepherd promising technologies in nationally vital sectors through the valley of death.
Standardizing support for Accessibility & Accommodations in federally funded research efforts would open opportunities for disabled scientists and their research programs.
The incoming administration must act to address bias in medical technology at the development, testing and regulation, and market-deployment and evaluation phases.
Increasingly, U.S. national security priorities depend heavily on bolstering the energy security of key allies, including developing and emerging economies. But U.S. capacity to deliver this investment is hamstrung by critical gaps in approach, capability, and tools.