The latest updates from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Armed Conflict in Syria: U.S. and International Response, April 22, 2013
Turkey: Background and U.S. Relations, April 23, 2013
Security Assistance Reform: “Section 1206” Background and Issues for Congress, April 19, 2013
Promoting Global Internet Freedom: Policy and Technology, April 23, 2013
Internet Governance and the Domain Name System: Issues for Congress, April 23, 2013
Regular Vetoes and Pocket Vetoes: An Overview, April 22, 2013
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods and the WTO Trade Dispute on Meat Labeling, April 22, 2013
Congressional or Federal Charters: Overview and Current Issues, April 19, 2013
Common Questions About Postage and Stamps, April 19, 2013
Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects, April 23, 2013
The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape, April 17, 2013
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.