Recent reports from the Congressional Research Service include these (all pdf):
“Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments,” updated May 28, 2008.
“Coast Guard Deepwater Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” updated June 5, 2008.
“The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues,” updated June 6, 2008.
While the National Labs have a strong workforce, they also face challenges that make it difficult to recruit and retain the people they need to continue leading the world’s scientific research.
An open jobs board for political appointee positions is necessary to building a stronger and more diverse appointee workforce, and for improving government transparency.
The next generation of nuclear energy deployment depends on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s willingness to use flexible hiring authorities to shape its workforce
The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 8790, the Fix our Forests Act, commends the House of Representatives for passing of the bill on strong bipartisan margins in September, and urges the Senate to consider this legislation.