Mental Disorders Among Iraq Veterans, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following.
Mental Disorders Among OEF/OIF Veterans Using VA Health Care: Facts and Figures, February 4, 2013
Evaluating the “Past Performance” of Federal Contractors: Legal Requirements and Issues, February 4, 2013
Increasing the Social Security Payroll Tax Base: Options and Effects on Tax Burdens, February 5, 2013
Water Resource Issues in the 113th Congress, January 31, 2013
Upcoming Rules Pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: The 2012 Unified Agenda, February 1, 2013
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Modifications to the Budget Enforcement Procedures in the Budget Control Act, February 4, 2013
United Nations System Funding: Congressional Issues, January 15, 2013
U.S. Foreign Aid to the Palestinians, January 18, 2013
European Union Enlargement, February 4, 2013
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.