Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service which have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The REAL ID Act of 2005: Legal, Regulatory, and Implementation Issues,” April 1, 2008.
“The Social Security Number: Legal Developments Affecting Its Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality,” updated February 21, 2008.
“Congressional Authority To Limit U.S. Military Operations in Iraq,” updated February 27, 2008.
“Taiwan’s 2008 Presidential Election,” April 2, 2008.
“The North Korean Economy: Leverage and Policy Analysis,” updated March 4, 2008.
Remaining globally competitive on critical clean technologies requires far more than pointing out that individual electric cars and rooftop solar panels might produce consumer savings.
The American administrative state, since its modern creation out of the New Deal and the post-WWII order, has proven that it can do great things. But it needs some reinvention first.
The Federation of American Scientists supports Congress’ ongoing bipartisan efforts to strengthen U.S. leadership with respect to outer space activities.
By preparing credible, bipartisan options now, before the bill becomes law, we can give the Administration a plan that is ready to implement rather than another study that gathers dust.