Some random reports of the Congressional Research Service that are not otherwise readily available in the public domain include the following:
“Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Issues and Legislative Options” (pdf), May 22, 2006.
“Australia: Background and U.S. Relations” (pdf), April 20, 2006.
“China’s Impact on the U.S. Automotive Industry” (pdf), April 4, 2006.
“The Congressional Charter of the American National Red Cross: Overview, History, and Analysis” (pdf), March 15, 2006.
The public rarely sees the quiet, often messy work that goes into creating, passing, and implementing a major piece of legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act.
If this proposed rule were enacted it would have deleterious effects on government workers in general and federal researchers and scientists, specifically.
When we introduce “at-will” employment to government employees, we also introduce the potential for environments where people are more concerned about self-preservation than service to others.
There is no better time to re-invigorate America’s innovation edge by investing in R&D to create and capture “industries of the future,” re-shoring capital and expertise, and working closely with allies to expand our capabilities while safeguarding those technologies that are critical to our security.