Research Journal Part 4 Subject Directories

I put in considerable work in several of the subject directories to try to find a search statement that was broad enough yet would yield some results in the topic of my question. Below is the results of my search.

INFOMINE.
(mandatory and identification and cards)
This search directed me to the Congressional Research Service Reports posted by The Federation of American Scientists.

Tatelman, Todd B. Federation of American Scientists. The REAL ID Act of 2005: Legal, Regulatory, and Implementation Issues. 1 April, 2008. 14 November, 2009. http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34430.pdf

Authority This website, called FAS (Federation of American Scientists), was founded by scientists involved in the first atomic bombs. They believe they have a responsibility to inform the public and influence the government regarding issues relating to scientific and technical issues. FAS is a non-partisan organization with 79 Nobel Laureates as board sponsors. In publicizing Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, it hopes to keep the public informed and the government accountable for decisions made in science and technology. The report on REAL ID Act outlined several of the issues as reported by Todd Tatelman, Legislative Attorney in the American Law Division, to members and committees within Congress. A search for creditials for Tatelman did not yield results other than to locate additional items he has prepared for Congress. Sources: Extensive footnotes are included on each page of the 35 page report. Purpose, Evenness: While there are several controversal areas within the paper, Tatelman appears to report from a legal standpoint rather than by personal preference. Some of the language is technical, since it is written from a legal point of view. The purpose appears to educate Congress regarding issues that pertain to implementation of the REAL ID Act or other similar measures considered by Congress. Much of the report details consequences of action and inaction surrounding the Act; a necessary step before a proposal becomes law. While I found it quite technical at times, I appreciated the legal angle presented alongside some of the complaints and concerns addressed in public documents. There was plenty of information regarding my topic in this document and it appeared to be a more thorough attempt at discussing the various issues involved. Coverage, Timeliness: This publication is over a year old, but contains information still being debated in Congress. Many of the issues raised by Tatelman have not been addressed by Congress or in the subsequent PASS ID Act presented in response to concerns regarding the REAL ID Act, both legal and ethical.