Executive Discretion in Immigration, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from public distribution include the following.
Executive Discretion as to Immigration: Legal Overview, November 10, 2014
FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process: A Primer, November 12, 2014
A New Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State: Comparison of Current Proposals in Brief, November 6, 2014
Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, November 7, 2014
Bee Health: Background and Issues for Congress, November 3, 2014
Zivotofsky v. Kerry: The Jerusalem Passport Case, October 30, 2014
Landsat: Overview and Issues for Congress, October 27, 2014
Aiding, Abetting, and the Like: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. 2, October 24, 2014
Constitutional Points of Order in the Senate, November 12, 2014
The Administration’s Supplemental Request for Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases, CRS Insights, November 7, 2014
Could the Defense Contract Audit Agency Be Held Liable for Malpractice? Recently Filed Litigation Raises the Question Again, CRS Legal Sidebar, November 7, 2014
Three Parties, Two Cases, One Set of Documents; Not a Fast and Furious Resolution, CRS Legal Sidebar, November 10, 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.