U.S. CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

The CRS publishes Briefs and Reports for the Congress that are intended to provide apolitical background information for legislators as they deliberate on policy and appropriations. Many of these studies bear directly on the topics of interest to this Blog. While the focus is on U.S. experience and needs for U.S. legislation, the studies will be of interest to those persons in developing nations deliberating on similar policy issues.

Some of the Briefs are listed below. These can be obtained by clicking on the address above, going to "Issue Briefs" and clicking on the number next to the title:


Africa: U.S. Foreign Assistance Issues

Agricultural Export and Food Aid Programs

AIDS in Africa

Global Climate Change

Global Climate Change: Market-Based Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development

Telecommunications Discounts for Schools and Libraries: The "E-Rate" Program and Controversies

U.N. System Funding: Congressional Issues

Among the CRS longer reports, one may find those listed below. To read, follow the hot link above, click on "Long Reports" and then on the number next to the title.

Biosafety Protocol for Genetically Modified Organisms: Overview

Broadband Internet Access and the Digital Divide: Federal Assistance Programs

Critical Infrastructures: What Makes an Infrastructure Critical?

Digital Television: An Overview

Endangered Species Act: Consideration of Economic Factors

Federal Aid to Libraries: The Library Services and Technology Act

Foreign Aid: An Introductory Overview of U.S. Programs and Policy

Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation

Information Technology and Elementary and Secondary Education: Current Status and Federal Support

Internet Statistics: Explanation and Sources

Science and Technology Policy: Issues For the 107th Congress, Second Session

Telemarketing: Dealing with Unwanted Telemarketing Calls

Voting Technologies in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress