Noteworthy publications from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“India-U.S. Relations,” updated August 12, 2008.
“Pakistan-U.S. Relations,” updated August 25, 2008.
“Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy,” updated August 1, 2008.
“Latin America: Terrorism Issues,” updated August 27, 2008.
“Iraq and Al Qaeda,” updated August 15, 2008.
“Congressional Influence on Rulemaking and Regulation Through Appropriations Restrictions,” updated August 5, 2008.
“Congressional Intervention in the Administrative Process: Legal and Ethical Considerations,” September 25, 2003.
“Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: New Independent Agency Status,” updated July 21, 2008.
On August 19, President Bush announced the nomination of James X. Dempsey, the vice president of the Center for Democracy and Technology, a leading civil liberties organization, to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
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.