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.
Gilman Louie, Longest Serving Board Chair of the Federation of American Scientists, Named Chair Emeritus
The proposed Office will resurrect the long-closed Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), the archive of which has been maintained by FAS for decades at https://ota.fas.org/.
If Congress needs help understanding the risks and rewards of a piece of technology, they shouldn’t have to rely solely on the sparknotes from a salesman. The rub is much simpler: Congress needs nerds.
If we set up the new OTA to do its job well, members will see it as the first stop to see what issues are lurking around the corner. They will bring their questions early. And they will keep coming back for more.