Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Mexico’s Drug-Related Violence,” May 27, 2009.
“The 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) ‘Swine Flu’ Outbreak: U.S. Responses to Global Human Cases,” May 26, 2009.
“The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11,” updated May 15, 2009.
“USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives After 15 Years: Issues for Congress,” May 27, 2009.
“Airport Improvement Program (AIP): Reauthorization Issues for Congress,” May 29, 2009.
“Identity Theft: Trends and Issues,” May 27, 2009.
It takes the average person over 9 hours and costs $160 to file taxes each year. IRS Direct File meant it didn’t have to.
It’s paramount to balance both innovation capabilities and risk as we work towards ensuring that the U.S. bioeconomy is a priority area for both the Nation and for National Security.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report and the Recommendations contained within it.