Oversight of a U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning the Prospective Security Agreement Between the United States and Iraq,” February 7, 2008.
“How Large is China’s Economy? Does it Matter?,” February 13, 2008.
“FY2009 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security,” February 7, 2008.
“The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings,” updated January 28, 2008.
This is not the first time Google has agreed to censor imagery at the behest of governments, but be warned: obfuscation at this broad level poses a direct threat to the public’s ability to monitor and scrutinize government operations.
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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.