Notable new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Renditions: Constraints Imposed by Laws on Torture,” updated October 12, 2007.
“Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities: Status and Proposals,” November 2, 2007.
“Burma and Transnational Crime,” October 25, 2007.
“The Army’s Future Combat System (FCS): Background and Issues for Congress,” updated October 11, 2007.
“Coast Guard Deepwater Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” updated October 10, 2007.
Improving public awareness of FDA Advisory Committees would improve public trust and deter misinformation related to the approval of medical products.
FAS has been a leading voice for action on this topic, and has developed a compendium of 150+ heat-related federal policy recommendations.
Proposed bills advance research ecosystems, economic development, and education access and move now to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote
The absence of consistent voting privileges for patient representatives on Advisory Committees hinders representatives from providing an voice on behalf of the community they represent.