Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Weak and Failing States: Evolving Security Threats and U.S. Policy,” November 15, 2007.
“Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues,” updated November 14, 2007.
“The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11,” updated November 9, 2007.
“Judicial Security: Responsibilities and Current Issues,” updated November 13, 2007.
“Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans,” September 24, 2007.
“The Public Health and Medical Response to Disasters: Federal Authority and Funding,” September 19, 2007.
What if low trust was not a given? Or, said another way: what if we had the power to improve trust in government – what would that world look like?
“One in three Americans report being personally affected by extreme weather in just the past two years – illustrating that extreme weather has become extremely common,” said Dr. Hannah Safford.
Datasets and variables that do not align with Administration priorities, or might reflect poorly on Administration policy impacts, seem to be especially in the cross-hairs.
One month of a government shutdown is in the books, but how many more months will (or can) it go? Congress is paralyzed, but there are a few spasms of activity around healthcare and the prospects of a continuing resolution to punt this fight out until January or later.