Illustrative 21st Century Questions

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Illustrative 21st Century Questions

  • To what extent are federal energy policies and incentive structures adequately preparing the nation to satisfy its energy needs over the long term? What is the appropriate balance between efforts to promote enhanced production of fossil fuels, alternative renewable energy sources, and energy conservation?

  • How can federal disability programs, and their eligibility criteria, be brought into line with the current state of science, medicine, technology, and labor market conditions?

  • How can the United States better develop a world-class technical and scientific domestic workforce that is not as dependent on large inflows of international students and researchers?