Some new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The Freedom of Information Act and Nondisclosure Provisions in Other Federal Laws,” September 13, 2010.
“The Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy,” August 31, 2010.
“Regulating Coal Combustion Waste Disposal: Issues for Congress,” September 21, 2010.
“The SPEECH Act: The Federal Response to ‘Libel Tourism’,” September 16.
“The Bush Tax Cuts and the Economy,” September 3, 2010.
Remaining globally competitive on critical clean technologies requires far more than pointing out that individual electric cars and rooftop solar panels might produce consumer savings.
The American administrative state, since its modern creation out of the New Deal and the post-WWII order, has proven that it can do great things. But it needs some reinvention first.
The Federation of American Scientists supports Congress’ ongoing bipartisan efforts to strengthen U.S. leadership with respect to outer space activities.
By preparing credible, bipartisan options now, before the bill becomes law, we can give the Administration a plan that is ready to implement rather than another study that gathers dust.