Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service this week include the following.
Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons, updated February 13, 2018
Congressional Gold Medals: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress, February 9, 2018
D.C. Circuit Upholds as Constitutional the Structure of the CFPB — Part I, CRS Legal Sidebar, February 12, 2018
Israel: Background and U.S. Relations In Brief, updated February 12, 2018
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2018 Budget and Appropriations, updated February 12, 2018
Ecuador: In Brief, updated February 13, 2018
Diversity Immigrants’ Regions and Countries of Origin: Fact Sheet, February 13, 2018
HPSCI Memorandum Sparks Debate over FISA Application Requirements, CRS Legal Sidebar, February 14, 2018
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.