New and newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that have not been made publicly available include the following.
Does Foreign Aid Work? Efforts to Evaluate U.S. Foreign Assistance, November 19, 2012
Congressional Redistricting: An Overview, November 21, 2012
Update on Controlling Greenhouse Gases from International Aviation, November 19, 2012
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, November 16, 2012
Gangs in Central America, November 26, 2012
The Federal Food Safety System: A Primer, November 26, 2012
The President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress, November 26, 2012
Russia currently maintains nearly 5,460 nuclear warheads, with an estimated 1,718 deployed. This represents a slight decrease in total warheads from previous years but still positions Russia as the world’s largest nuclear power alongside the United States.
The stakes are high: how we manage this convergence will influence not only the pace of technological innovation but also the equity and sustainability of our energy future.
We’re launching an initiative to connect scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals who recently departed federal service with emerging innovation ecosystems across the country that need their expertise.
With wildfire risk increasing and the potential for destruction along with it continues to grow nationwide, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) today joins with other organizations to launch a new coalition, Partners in Wildfire Prevention.