Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service on Middle East-related topics include the following.
“Israel: Background and Relations with the United States,” updated March 16, 2006.
“Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Overview of Internal and External Challenges,” updated March 9, 2006.
“Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution,” updated March 13, 2006.
“Iraq: U.S. Regime Change Efforts and Post-Saddam Governance,” updated March 7, 2006.
“Women in Iraq: Background and Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated March 13, 2006.
“Lebanon,” updated March 16, 2006.
“Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S. Relations,” updated February 24, 2006.
“Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy,” updated March 17, 2006.
Called today to speak on behalf of U.S. science and technology, Dr. Jedidah Isler, astrophysicist, educator, strategist, policy-maker, and science communicator, will provide constructive, nonpartisan feedback to the House Committee’s hearing “American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership.”
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The United States’ biosecurity governance system is structurally incapable of detecting and responding to certain classes of threats. U.S. biosecurity tools have not kept pace with technological advancements or a changing threat landscape.
The United States has never lacked for scientific ambition. What we need now is a renewed civic commitment to ensuring that talent is harnessed for the benefit of all people. Science can work for everyone. Join us as we build a broader coalition committed to that vision.