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The U.S. Science and Engineering Workforce, and More from CRS

05.08.13 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has not made available to the public include the following.

The U.S. Science and Engineering Workforce: Recent, Current, and Projected Employment, Wages, and Unemployment, May 6, 2013

Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities and Personnel Abroad: Background and Policy Issues, May 7, 2013

Tax Reform in the 113th Congress: An Overview of Proposals, May 6, 2013

Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry, May 3, 2013

Terrorist Watch List Screening and Background Checks for Firearms, May 1, 2013

Missing Adults: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress, May 7, 2013

Kosovo: Current Issues and U.S. Policy, May 7, 2013

Central America Regional Security Initiative: Background and Policy Issues for Congress, May 7, 2013

Expulsion, Censure, Reprimand, and Fine: Legislative Discipline in the House of Representatives, May 2, 2013

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