New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service which have not been made publicly accessible include the following.
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, June 12, 2012
SBA New Markets Venture Capital Program, June 12, 2012
Health Insurance Premium Credits in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), June 13, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service: Common Questions About Post Office Closures, June 13, 2012
Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress, June 13, 2012
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights, June 13, 2012
The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession: Issues for Congress, June 13, 2012
Russia’s Accession to the WTO and Its Implications for the United States, June 13, 2012
Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status for Russia and U.S.-Russian Economic Ties, June 13, 2012
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Issues and Options for Congress, June 13, 2012
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, June 12, 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.