Assessing the Effect of Sanctions on Iran, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online public distribution include the following.
Achievements of and Outlook for Sanctions on Iran, April 22, 2014
The Target Data Breach: Frequently Asked Questions, April 22, 2014
The Republic of the Philippines and U.S. Interests–2014, April 23, 2014
Malaysia: Background and U.S. Relations, April 21, 2014
Moldova: Background and U.S. Policy, April 23, 2014
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions, April 21, 2014
Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues, April 24, 2014
Judicial Activity Concerning Enemy Combatant Detainees: Major Court Rulings, April 21, 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.