Some noteworthy new reports of the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress,” updated June 20, 2007.
“Intelligence and Information-Sharing Elements of S. 4 and H.R. 1,” June 26, 2007.
“Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan,” June 28, 2007.
“The Department of Defense: Reducing Its Reliance on Fossil-Based Aviation Fuel — Issues for Congress,” June 15, 2007.
“India-U.S. Relations,” updated June 26, 2007.
“Pakistan-U.S. Relations,” updated June 6, 2007.
“Mongolia and U.S. Policy: Political and Economic Relations,” June 22, 2007.
While the National Labs have a strong workforce, they also face challenges that make it difficult to recruit and retain the people they need to continue leading the world’s scientific research.
An open jobs board for political appointee positions is necessary to building a stronger and more diverse appointee workforce, and for improving government transparency.
The next generation of nuclear energy deployment depends on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s willingness to use flexible hiring authorities to shape its workforce
The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 8790, the Fix our Forests Act, commends the House of Representatives for passing of the bill on strong bipartisan margins in September, and urges the Senate to consider this legislation.