New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following.
China’s Banking System: Issues for Congress, February 20, 2012
Rising Gasoline Prices 2012, March 1, 2012
Gun Control Legislation, March 2, 2012
Budget Process Reform: Proposals and Legislative Actions in 2012, March 2, 2012
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, March 2, 2012
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.
The next administration should establish a Participatory Technology Assessment unit to ensure federal S&T decisions benefit society.