The latest updates from the Congressional Research Service obtained by the Federation of American Scientists include these reports.
Secret Sessions of the House and Senate: Authority, Confidentiality, and Frequency, March 15, 2013
Europe’s Energy Security: Options and Challenges to Natural Gas Supply Diversification, March 15, 2013
The Amending Process in the Senate, March 15, 2013
Commonly Used Motions and Requests in the House of Representatives, March 15, 2013
Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Homeporting at Mayport: Background and Issues for Congress, March 15, 2013
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress, March 15, 2013
Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, March 15, 2013
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress, March 15, 2013
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.