Some more noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that are not readily available in the public domain include these (all pdf).
“Freedom of Information Act Amendments: 110th Congress,” updated February 1, 2007.
“Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy and Implementation,” updated January 8, 2007.
“Earthquakes: Risk, Monitoring, Notification, and Research,” February 2, 2007.
To build an affordable, modern grid powered by clean energy, we need more than the right policies; we must also upgrade—and, in some cases, redesign—PUCs to regulate in the public interest and effectively implement new policies.
X-Labs seek to expand on what FROs have shown is possible: the generation of foundational infrastructure for entire new fields of research science.
This is a tremendous opportunity to redefine what people expect from government, and in doing so, inspire cities across the country to raise their own ambitions. We are excited to see this initiative lead the way and look forward to cheering your success.
Despite significant political momentum behind reform efforts, limited attention has been paid to the federal workforce that will actually be responsible for interpreting and implementing new permitting regulations and better outcomes.