Recent reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Capital Punishment Overview: 2006-2007 Term of the Supreme Court,” July 20, 2007.
“Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches,” updated July 24, 2007.
“Executive Branch Reorganization and Management Initiatives: A Brief Overview,” updated July 10, 2007.
“Constitutional Limits on Punitive Damages Awards: An Analysis of the Supreme Court Case Philip Morris USA v. Williams,” updated July 17, 2007.
“Internet Search Engines: Copyright’s ‘Fair Use'” in Reproduction and Public Display Rights,” updated July 12, 2007.
“Nuclear Energy Policy,” updated July 12, 2007.
“The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS),” updated July 23, 2007.
“Private Security Contractors in Iraq: Background, Legal Status, and Other Issues,” updated July 11, 2007.
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.