New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made publicly available include the following.
The 2010 Census: Count Question Resolution Program, December 7, 2012
An Analysis of STEM Education Funding at the NSF: Trends and Policy Discussion, December 12, 2012
Value-Added Modeling for Teacher Effectiveness, December 11, 2012
Teacher Quality Issues in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, December 10, 2012
U.S. Farm Income, December 10, 2012
The National Flood Insurance Program: Status and Remaining Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
Department of Defense Energy Initiatives: Background and Issues for Congress, Decembr 10, 2012
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress, December 10, 2012
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
The emphasis on interagency consensus, while well-intentioned, has become a structural impediment to bold or innovative policy options. When every agency effectively holds veto power over proposals, the path of least resistance becomes maintaining existing approaches with minor modifications.
The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 471, the re-introduction of the Fix Our Forests Act.
As people become less able to distinguish between what is real and what is fake, it has become easier than ever to be misled by synthetic content, whether by accident or with malicious intent. This makes advancing alternative countermeasures, such as technical solutions, more vital than ever before.
Throughout this phase of work, there are many actions hiring managers and staffing specialists can take to streamline the process and improve the quality of eligible candidates. Most importantly, hiring managers and staffing specialists can collaborate within and across agencies to expedite and simplify the process.