DHS Directorate of Science and Tech, and More from CRS
Some noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“The DHS Directorate of Science and Technology: Key Issues for Congress,” February 1, 2008.
“The Egypt-Gaza Border and its Effect on Israeli-Egyptian Relations,” February 1, 2008.
“Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims: Background and Proposed Legislation,” updated February 4, 2008.
“North Korean Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States,” updated January 24, 2008.
“Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress,” updated January 24, 2008.
“National Guard Personnel and Deployments: Fact Sheet,” updated January 17, 2008.
“U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress,” updated January 25, 2008.
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In a new report, we begin to address these fundamental implementation questions based on discussions with over 80 individuals – from senior political staff to individual project managers – involved in the execution of major clean energy programs through the Department of Energy (DOE).
FAS supports the bipartisan Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act under review in the House, just as we supported the earlier Senate version. Rep. David Min (D-CA) and Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) are leading the bill.
The current wildfire management system is inadequate in the face of increasingly severe and damaging wildfires. Change is urgently needed