Some other noteworthy new products of the Congressional Research Service that are not widely available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing: U.S. Policy Development,” November 29, 2006.
“Homeland Security: Evolving Roles and Missions for United States Northern Command,” updated November 16, 2006.
“U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues,” updated October 17, 2006.
“National Emergency Powers,” updated November 13, 2006.
“Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Oversight Issues and Options for Congress,” November 30, 2006.
“The United States and Europe: Current Issues,” updated November 21, 2006.
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.