If you haven't read them, CRS reports can be very useful: In-depth research, succinctly and clearly written up, on a wide variety of topics. If you need to lear

If you haven't read them, CRS reports can be very useful: In-depth research, succinctly and clearly written up, on a wide variety of topics. If you need to learn about a topic in public policy, even one related to IT, they are an excellent starting place. > Congress's think tank I wouldn't call them that. Think tanks create innovative new policy ideas. CRS's job seems to be to present the known facts and options on an issue.