Some recently updated reports from the Congressional Research Service now available on the Federation of American Scientists web site include the following (all pdf).
“Stem Cell Research: Federal Research Funding and Oversight,” updated April 18, 2007.
“Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy,” updated April 10, 2007.
“Nuclear Weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty,” updated April 4, 2007.
“U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues,” updated April 3, 2007.
While the U.S. has made significant advancements and remained a global leader in biotechnology over the past decade, the next four years will be critical in determining whether it can sustain that leadership.
As the efficacy of environmental laws has waned, so has their durability. What was once a broadly shared goal – protecting Americans from environmental harm – is now a political football, with rules that whipsaw back and forth depending on who’s in charge.
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.