Detection of Nuclear Materials, and More from CRS
Some other new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not previously been posted online include the following (all pdf).
“United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan: Background and Policy Issues,” July 30, 2009.
“Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Science, Technologies, Observations,” August 4, 2009.
“The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses,” August 25, 2009.
“Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies: Perspectives and Contemporary Developments,” August 21, 2009.
“‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:’ The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior,” August 14, 2009.
“Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements,” August 20, 2009.
“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Programs: FY2001-FY2010,” August 21, 2009.
“The Unified Agenda: Implications for Rulemaking Transparency and Participation,” July 20, 2009.
At a time when universities are already facing intense pressure to re-envision their role in the S&T ecosystem, we encourage NSF to ensure that the ambitious research acceleration remains compatible with their expertise.
FAS CEO Daniel Correa recently spoke with Adam Marblestone and Sam Rodriques, former FAS fellows who developed the idea for FROs and advocated for their use in a 2020 policy memo.
In a year when management issues like human capital, IT modernization, and improper payments have received greater attention from the public, examining this PMA tells us a lot about where the Administration’s policy is going to be focused through its last three years.
Congress must enact a Digital Public Infrastructure Act, a recognition that the government’s most fundamental responsibility in the digital era is to provide a solid, trustworthy foundation upon which people, businesses, and communities can build.