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.
Rather than get caught up in the buzzword flavor of the month, the policymaking ecosystem should study what’s actually working.
The U.S. does not lack ideas for improving its transportation system. What it needs is a research ecosystem capable of turning those ideas into deployed solutions.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is excited to announce that Kumar Garg and Matt Lira are joining the organization’s Board of Directors.
A cohesive strategy to achieve two goals: (1) deploy the clean energy and grid upgrades necessary to make energy affordable and combat climate change and (2) create governments that tangibly improve peoples’ lives.