Notable new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“India-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations,” August 31, 2007.
“U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress,” updated August 20, 2007.
“United States Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom,” updated August 17, 2007.
“Federal Prison Industries,” updated July 13, 2007.
“Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Iraq and Afghanistan: Effects and Countermeasures,” updated August 28, 2007.
We need to focus on the demand and supply for research to address the needs of local government community.
Report provides research questions and calls to action that bring science
closer to local communities
The Civic Research Agenda is a culmination of several years of study, partnerships, and intelligence gathering that is the first comprehensive reporting on the priority research needs of American cities and counties.
Rather than get caught up in the buzzword flavor of the month, the policymaking ecosystem should study what’s actually working.