Some recent reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available in the public domain include the following (all pdf).
“Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe,” June 22, 2007.
“Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force,” updated June 21, 2007.
“Russian Political, Economic, and Security Issues and U.S. Interests,” updated May 31, 2007.
“The Use of Federal Troops for Disaster Assistance: Legal Issues,” updated April 24, 2007.
“The Department of Defense Rules for Military Commissions: Analysis of Procedural Rules and Comparison with Proposed Legislation and the Uniform Code of Military Justice,” updated September 25, 2006.
As humans expand our geographic reach, encroach on untouched natural territories, and interact more with animal populations, we will encounter novel zoonotic diseases that threaten the human body. The sooner we act to address these risks, the better.
This report serves as a landscape assessment and toolbox from which local governments can negotiate an informed position when it comes to the levers available to them and includes a first-of-its kind analysis of eight executed community benefits agreements.
When a hurricane hits, it’s all hands on deck – that goes for federal data, too. Pulling back from our investments in timely, accurate, and accessible public data will only make us less prepared and put us all at greater risk.
This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even less information to deliver better health outcomes for all Americans.