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.
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.