Notable new reports of the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Iran: Ethnic and Religious Minorities,” May 25, 2007.
“National Continuity Policy: A Brief Overview,” June 8, 2007.
“‘No Confidence’ Votes and Other Forms of Congressional Censure of Public Officials,” June 11, 2007.
“Veterans and Homelessness,” May 31, 2007.
“Border Security: The San Diego Fence,” updated May 23, 2007.
“Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections,” updated June 1, 2007.
“U.S.-European Union Relations and the 2007 Summit,” updated May 14, 2007.
“Russian Oil and Gas Challenges,” updated May 16, 2007.
“Secret Sessions of the House and Senate,” updated May 25, 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.