Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Tibet: Problems, Prospects, and U.S. Policy,” April 10, 2008.
“Judicial Review of Removal Orders,” April 10, 2008.
“Avatars, Virtual Reality Technology, and the U.S. Military: Emerging Policy Issues,” April 9, 2008.
“International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues,” March 31, 2008.
“Awards of Attorneys’ Fees by Federal Courts and Federal Agencies,” updated March 26, 2008.
“The Executive Office of the President: An Historical Overview,” updated March 17, 2008.
“Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment,” updated March 17, 2008.
“United States Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom,” updated March 18, 2008.
“Iraqi Civilian Deaths Estimates,” udpated March 13, 2008.
As humans expand our geographic reach, encroach on untouched natural territories, and interact more with animal populations, we will encounter novel zoonotic diseases that threaten the human body. The sooner we act to address these risks, the better.
This report serves as a landscape assessment and toolbox from which local governments can negotiate an informed position when it comes to the levers available to them and includes a first-of-its kind analysis of eight executed community benefits agreements.
When a hurricane hits, it’s all hands on deck – that goes for federal data, too. Pulling back from our investments in timely, accurate, and accessible public data will only make us less prepared and put us all at greater risk.
This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even less information to deliver better health outcomes for all Americans.