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.
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.