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.
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.