Newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service which Congress has not made publicly available include the following.
Congressional Oversight, October 17, 2012
Contemporary Developments in Presidential Elections, October 18, 2012
U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts, October 19, 2012
President of the United States: Compensation, October 17, 2012
Peru in Brief: Political and Economic Conditions and Relations with the United States, October 18, 2012
Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy, October 18, 2012
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress, October 17, 2012
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, October 18, 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.