New reports from the Congressional Research Service on topics of economic policy include the following (all pdf).
“Boosting U.S. Exports: Selected Issues for Congress,” July 21, 2011
“Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy,” July 18, 2011
“Inflation: Causes, Costs, and Current Status,” July 26, 2011
“Treasury Securities and the U.S. Sovereign Credit Default Swap Market,” July 25, 2011
“The Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF): State Insolvency and Federal Loans to States,” July 8, 2011
“Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?,” June 6, 2011
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.