Here are some new and updated reports on the conflict in Syria prepared by the Congressional Research Service:
Possible U.S. Intervention in Syria: Issues for Congress, September 3, 2013
Syria: Overview of the Humanitarian Response, September 4, 2013
Syria’s Chemical Weapons: Issues for Congress, August 30, 2013
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.