Recent reports of interest from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf):
U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan, November 8, 2007.
Nuclear Weapons: The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program, updated November 8, 2007.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests, updated November 7, 2007.
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues, updated October 22, 2007.
The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), updated October 12, 2007.
NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance, updated October 23, 2007.
China’s Economic Conditions, updated October 11, 2007.
Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy, updated October 10, 2007.
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.