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RL33527 - Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development25-Aug-2008; Wendy H. Schacht; 23 p. Update: Previous Releases: July 19, 2007 June 11, 2007 April 24, 2007 February 20, 2007 August 3, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The federal government spends approximately one third of its annual research and development budget for intramural R&D to meet mission requirements in over 700 government laboratories (including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers). The technology and expertise generated by this end.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Science & Technology, Information |
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RL33528 - Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy25-Aug-2008; Wendy H. Schacht; 24 p. Update: Previous releases: August 1, 2007 August 3, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: There is ongoing interest in the pace of U.S. technological advancement due to its influence on U.S. economic growth, productivity, and international competitiveness. Because technology can contribute to economic growth and productivity increases, congressional attention has focused on how to aug.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Science & Technology, Government |
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RS22815 - The Technology Innovation Program20-Aug-2008; Wendy H. Schacht; 6 p. Update: Previous Reports: August 20, 2008 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: P.L. 110-69 created the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to replace the Advanced Technology Program (ATP). The FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 110-161, provides $65.2 million for the program (with an additional $5 millio.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Science & Technology, Legislative |
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RL33526 - Cooperative R&D: Federal Efforts to Promote Industrial Competitiveness20-Aug-2008; Wendy H. Schacht; 22 p. Update: Previous Releases: April 27, 2007 August 3, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: In response to the foreign challenge in the global marketplace, the United States Congress has explored ways to stimulate technological advancement in the private sector. The government has supported various efforts to promote cooperative research and development activities among industry, univer.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Science & Technology, Economics & Trade |
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RL32992 - The Endangered Species Act and “Sound Science”7-Aug-2008; Eugene H. Buck, M. Lynne Corn, Pamela Baldwin, and Kristina Alexander; 29 p. Update: Previous releases: September 27, 2007 January 8, 2007 October 5, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The adequacy of the science supporting implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is receiving increased congressional attention. While some critics accuse agencies responsible for implementing the ESA of using “junk science,” others counter that decisions that should rest on science are .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Legislative, Biodiversity, Science & Technology |
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RS22822 - Lighting Efficiency in Standards in Energy Independence aned Security Act of 2007: Are Incandescnt Light Bulbs 23-Apr-2008; Jeffrey Logan; 6 p. Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140) sets new performance standards for many common light bulbs. Tier I standards require a 25%- 30% increase in the energy efficiency of typical light bulbs beginning in 2012, and still greater improvements through Tier II standards star.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Economics & Trade, Legislative, Science & Technology |
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RL34307 - Regulation of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sequestration Pipelines: Jurisdictional Issues15-Apr-2008; Adam Vann and Paul W. Parfomak; 10 p. Update: Previous Editions: .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: In the last few years there has been a surge in interest in carbon capture and
sequestration (CCS) as a way to mitigate manmade carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
and thereby help address climate change concerns. This approach may require the
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RS22542 - Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing: U.S. Policy Development27-Mar-2008; Anthony Andrews; 6 p. Update: Previous releases: November 29, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: As part of the World War II effort to develop the atomic bomb, reprocessing technology was developed to chemically separate and recover fissionable plutonium from irradiated nuclear fuel. In the early stage of commercial nuclear power, reprocessing was thought essential to supplying nuclear fuel..... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, Science & Technology, Legislative |
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RL33434 - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Issues and Legislative Options21-Mar-2008; Jeffrey J. Kuenzi; 34 p. Update: Previous Releases: August 16, 2006
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RL34401 - The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization and Appropriation Issues29-Feb-2008; John F. Sargent; 49 p. Abstract: Nanotechnology — a term encompassing the science, engineering, and applications of submicron materials — involves the harnessing of unique physical, chemical, and biological properties of nanoscale substances in fundamentally new and useful ways. The economic and societal promise of nanotechnolog.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Federal Agencies, Science & Technology |
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