New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online public distribution include the following.
Perjury Under Federal Law: A Brief Overview, January 28, 2014
Perjury Under Federal Law: A Sketch of the Elements, January 28, 2014
Emergency Relief for Disaster Damaged Roads and Transit Systems: In Brief, January 28, 2014
Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer, January 27, 2014
Constitutional Analysis of Suspicionless Drug Testing Requirements for the Receipt of Governmental Benefits, January 29, 2014
Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Benefits and Financing, January 30, 2014
Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments, January 27, 2014
Crisis in the Central African Republic, January 27, 2014
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.