Some new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Tsunami Detection and Warnings for the United States,” May 28, 2008.
“Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer,” May 20, 2008.
“Nanotechnology and U.S. Competitiveness: Issues and Options,” May 15, 2008.
“The Army’s M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress,” May 30, 2008.
“Tuberculosis: International Efforts and Issues for Congress,” updated May 1, 2008.
“Russia’s Economic Performance and Policies and Their Implications for the United States,” May 30, 2008.
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At a time when universities are already facing intense pressure to re-envision their role in the S&T ecosystem, we encourage NSF to ensure that the ambitious research acceleration remains compatible with their expertise.