Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Russia-Georgia Conflict in South Ossetia: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests,” August 13, 2008.
“Stability in Russia’s Chechnya and Other Regions of the North Caucasus: Recent Developments,” August 12, 2008.
“Russian Political, Economic, and Security Issues and U.S. Interests,” updated July 28, 2008.
“Enemy Combatant Detainees: Habeas Corpus Challenges in Federal Court,” updated July 29, 2008.
“Journalists’ Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses,” updated July 29, 2008.
“U.S.-China Counterterrorism Cooperation: Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated August 6, 2008.
“National Security Strategy: Legislative Mandates, Execution to Date, and Considerations for Congress,” updated July 28, 2008.
“Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration,” August 6, 2008.
“Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer,” August 12, 2008.
It takes the average person over 9 hours and costs $160 to file taxes each year. IRS Direct File meant it didn’t have to.
It’s paramount to balance both innovation capabilities and risk as we work towards ensuring that the U.S. bioeconomy is a priority area for both the Nation and for National Security.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act.
The Federation of American Scientists supports the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report and the Recommendations contained within it.