Status of Iran’s Nuclear Program, and More from CRS
New and newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service which have not been made publicly available include the following.
Iran’s Nuclear Program: Status, updated September 26, 2012
Israel: Possible Military Strike Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities, updated September 28, 2012
Senkaku (Diaoyu/Diaoyutai) Islands Dispute: U.S. Treaty Obligations, September 25, 2012
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests, updated September 27, 2012
Military Medical Care: Questions and Answers, updated September 27, 2012
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): An Overview, September 28, 2012
Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Financial Status: Frequently Asked Questions, September 27, 2012
Surface Transportation Funding and Programs Under MAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), September 27, 2012
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment, updated October 1, 2012
The emphasis on interagency consensus, while well-intentioned, has become a structural impediment to bold or innovative policy options. When every agency effectively holds veto power over proposals, the path of least resistance becomes maintaining existing approaches with minor modifications.
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.