Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online distribution include the following.
Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing: The 18 U.S.C. 924(c) Tack-On in Cases Involving Drugs or Violence, October 21, 2013
The Mental Health Workforce: A Primer, October 18, 2013
Student Bullying: Overview of Research, Federal Initiatives, and Legal Issues, October 18, 2013
Improper Payments and Recovery Audits: Legislation, Implementation, and Analysis, October 18, 2013
Tax-Advantaged Accounts for Health Care Expenses: Side-by-Side Comparison, 2013, October 18, 2013
Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects: Authorization and Appropriations, October 18, 2013
The 2013 Farm Bill: A Comparison of the Senate-Passed (S. 954) and House-Passed (H.R. 2642, H.R. 3102) Bills with Current Law, October 18, 2013
Budget Issues Shaping a Farm Bill in 2013, October 21, 2013
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, October 18, 2013
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, October 18, 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.