New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“U.S. Arms Sales: Agreements with and Deliveries to Major Clients, 1999-2006,” December 20, 2007.
“Overview of Education Issues and Programs in Latin America,” December 19, 2007.
“Nuclear Weapons: The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program,” updated December 18, 2007.
“Intelligence Estimates: How Useful to Congress?,” updated December 14, 2007.
“North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Latest Developments,” updated December 5, 2007.
“Franking Privilege: Historical Development and Options for Change,” December 5, 2007.
The U.S. should continue its voluntary moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons tests and implement further checks on the president’s ability to call for a resumption of nuclear testing.
To help protect U.S. critical infrastructure workers, the next presidential administration should ensure ample supplies of high-quality respiratory personal protective equipment.
As data fuels the next transformative modernization phase, the federal government has an opportunity to leverage modern practices to leap forward in scaling IT modernization.
To maximize the potential of apprenticeship programs, the federal government should develop a cohesive approach to supporting “apprenticeships of the future,” such as those in cyber, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.