Some noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Interrogation of Detainees: Overview of the McCain Amendment,” updated September 25, 2006.
“The War Crimes Act: Current Issues,” September 25, 2006.
“U.S. Policy Regarding the International Criminal Court,” updated August 29, 2006.
“Agroterrorism: Threats and Preparedness,” updated August 25, 2006.
The public rarely sees the quiet, often messy work that goes into creating, passing, and implementing a major piece of legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act.
If this proposed rule were enacted it would have deleterious effects on government workers in general and federal researchers and scientists, specifically.
When we introduce “at-will” employment to government employees, we also introduce the potential for environments where people are more concerned about self-preservation than service to others.
There is no better time to re-invigorate America’s innovation edge by investing in R&D to create and capture “industries of the future,” re-shoring capital and expertise, and working closely with allies to expand our capabilities while safeguarding those technologies that are critical to our security.